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1. The Tiger's Apprentice (2024)

PG | 84 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Tom Lee, a Chinese-American boy, after the death of his grandmother, has to be apprenticed to the talking tiger Mr. Hu and learn ancient magic to become the new guardian of an ancient phoenix.

Directors: Raman Hui, Yong Duk Jhun, Paul Watling | Stars: Henry Golding, Brandon Soo Hoo, Lucy Liu, Sandra Oh

Votes: 1,407

2. Curious George: Cape Ahoy (2021)

G | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

With help from a local fisherman, his niece and an adorable baby seal, George embarks on a quest in search of the long-lost shipwreck of legendary sea captain Trumpet Tooter.

Director: Doug Murphy | Stars: Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett, Christopher Swindle, Hiromi Dames

Votes: 101

3. Curious George: Go West, Go Wild (2020 TV Movie)

G | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Follows George and Ted as they travel to cousin Ginny's farm for a relaxing outdoor weekend, but plans take a turn when her farm animals escape.

Director: Michael LaBash | Stars: Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett, Max Mittelman, April Stewart

Votes: 133

4. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Berry Naked (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Reality-TV

Berries play a prominent role in both challenges that kick off Season 2. To start, the classic springtime fruit is off-limits during a shortcake makeover; and later, the eight competing bakers must create a berry tasty naked cake.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 11

5. Kids Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Pie a la Mode (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Season 2 begins with a pie challenge, during which the 10 kid bakers must create the right balance of crust and filling. But that's not all, when they are asked to make a flavored ice cream from scratch, to go with their baked treats.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Duff Goldman, Valerie Bertinelli, Rebecca Beale, Colby Lacasse

Votes: 16

6. Kids Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Eclairs Gone Wild (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The nine remaining kid bakers are challenged to make artfully decorated éclairs.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Duff Goldman, Valerie Bertinelli, Colby Lacasse, Yahshimabet Sellassie-Hall

Votes: 17

7. Kids Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: 'Hot' Chocolate (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Eight bakers remain for the challenge of incorporating chilies, peppers and cayenne into their chocolate creations.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Duff Goldman, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Haviland, Peggy Fischer

Votes: 14

8. Kids Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Lunchbox Desserts (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The six remaining kid bakers get creative, when they invent lunch box desserts. The good news is trading items is allowed, but the bad news comes when they learn such snacks as carrot ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Duff Goldman, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Haviland, Matthew Merril

Votes: 16

9. Kids Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Macaron 'Stackaron' (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The seven remaining kid bakers take on the extremely demanding French macaron, producing three dozen of the colorful confection and stacking them to, at least, 5 inches high.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Duff Goldman, Valerie Bertinelli, Matthew Merril, Emma Wensing

Votes: 16

10. Kids Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Candymonium (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The five remaining kid bakers must use three types of candy in a dessert, while being careful to avoid overloading their dish.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Duff Goldman, Valerie Bertinelli, Rebecca Beale, Matthew Merril

Votes: 14

11. Kids Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Dessert Impostors 2.0 (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The four remaining kid bakers face a dinner in reverse challenge, which requires them to make a dessert item that looks like a savory dish; and a cupcake that's not sweet at all.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Duff Goldman, Valerie Bertinelli, Rebecca Beale, Peggy Fischer

Votes: 15

12. Kids Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Spring Break Cakes (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

In the Season 2 finale, the three remaining kid bakers battle it out for the prize of $25,000. Their challenge is to make a cake with a spring break theme.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Duff Goldman, Valerie Bertinelli, Matthew Merril, Rebecca Beale

Votes: 13

13. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Great Outdoors (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Reality-TV

The seven remaining bakers take on outdoor activities with a ballpark snack dessert and barbecue imposter desserts. Baby back rib brownies, anyone?

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 10

14. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Bake the Rainbow (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Reality-TV

The bakers make yummy dippers and create a sweet fondue; the bakers must produce rainbow desserts.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 10

15. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Sweet-Toothed Farmer (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Reality-TV

Five bakers remain. Challenges include turning farm-fresh vegetables into delectable desserts; and paying sweet homage to bacon and eggs.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 9

16. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Moms Love Chocolate (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Reality-TV

A Mother's Day challenge begins with the four remaining bakers being inspired by gifts. Later, they take on chocolate.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 8

17. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Destination Wedding (2016)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Reality-TV

In the Season 2 finale, the three remaining bakers start off making hospitality snacks for the welcome baskets for a destination wedding. Later, cakes inspired by Mexico, Hawaii and Italy determine who wins the $50,000 grand prize.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 8

18. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )

TV-G | 60 min | Family, Reality-TV

It's time for the country's top bakers to take on springtime treats, as eight bakers enter the kitchen to show off their superb baking skills!

Stars: Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale, Clinton Kelly

Votes: 380

19. Kids Baking Championship (2015– )

TV-G | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The best 10 to 13-year-old bakers compete against each other for the title of Kids Baking Champion.

Stars: Duff Goldman, Valerie Bertinelli, Abby Martin, Linsey Lam

Votes: 574

20. Holiday Baking Championship (2014– )
Episode: We're Nuts for the Holidays (2015)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV

Season 2 kicks off with 10 competing bakers taking on a nutty chocolate dessert in the first challenge and beautifully decorated holiday pies in the main heat. In the end, one person will be eliminated.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 17

21. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Rainy Day Egg Hunt (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

In the season 4 premiere, a rainy day egg hunt features a menu of country ham and scalloped potatoes with an iceberg wedge salad. Also: Damaris serves chocolate bunnies to the children and coconut-bourbon chocolates to the adults.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Morgan Phillips, Bella Whitaker

22. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Elevated Comfort Dinner (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Damaris celebrates her fiancé's birthday with a special dinner. On the menu: spinach-and-artichoke pasta; a Caesar salad made with kale; chocolate-and-espresso layer cake with peanut butter icing.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Darrick Wood

23. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Treat Yourself Supper (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Damaris hosts an at-home Southern spa day, that begins with an indulgent meal consisting of barbecue-glazed shrimp, baked grits and collards. Also: rhubarb-strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Mary Phillips, Mia Phillips, Morgan Phillips

24. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Fancy Fun Finger Foods (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Damaris prepares fork-free party snacks for a day of bridesmaid-dress shopping. On the menu: watermelon-and-feta skewers; baked fingerlings with sour-cream butter topped with catfish caviar; and champagne-berry chiffon.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Chris Leuken, Terra Nelson, Samantha Whitaker

25. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Bourbon, Bacon, Boots Up! (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Damaris prepares a Kentucky-inspired meal, before a day of sightseeing with her friend. Included: BLTs topped with a bourbon-tomato aioli; a salad of stewed tomato and fresh mozzarella; grilled peach and bourbon crisp.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Nikki Dinki

26. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Spicy Feast in the Bluegrass (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Damaris takes inspiration from a trip to Mexico when she prepares roasted pumpkin seed-seared lima beans and a dish she's calling "enchalasagna". Also: a coconut-tequila-lime pie for dessert.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Donnie Phillips, Darrick Wood

27. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Southern Fried Friendship (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Damaris and her chef friend have a dinner party. On the menu: spicy hot chicken fried steak sandwiches; smoked macaroni salad; and blackberry-almond cobbler.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Terra Nelson

28. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Birthday Blast (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Family, Reality-TV

Five bakers remain for a birthday bash challenge, which requires them to create desserts on a stick and an amazing cake to be paired with homemade ice cream.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 8

29. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Mother's Day (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Family, Reality-TV

The bakers celebrate Mother's Day during challenges, which include transforming coffee and cream into a delectable dessert. Also: they must whip up a festive mom-worthy brunch.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 8

30. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Sweet and Tart (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Family, Reality-TV

Seven bakers remain to compete in back-to-back challenges that take sweet and tart to a whole new territory, as they vie to make the best honey dessert, plus they have to create citrus treats, using lemons and limes.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 8

31. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Spring Bounty (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Family, Reality-TV

Eight bakers compete, preparing delicious springtime desserts for the chance to win the grand prize of $50,000. They begin with back-to-back challenges: flower-inspired cupcakes and upside-down cakes using fresh fruit.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 11

32. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Memorial Day Madness (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Family, Reality-TV

In the penultimate challenge, Memorial Day desserts are prepared by the final four bakers, who are judged on their layered springtime trifles and treats that are red, white and blue.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 7

33. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Phillips Family Grilltacular (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Grilling potluck recipes for a family gathering are featured. On the menu: a spicy banana pepper jam, which is used on a pork tenderloin; succotash pasta salad; and an old-fashioned cocktail.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Star: Damaris Phillips

34. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Pecan-Encrusted with Love (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Damaris makes lunch for two of her aunts. On the menu: peanut-crusted stuffed chicken; Southern risotto; and a savory bed of rice topped with caramelized asparagus.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Star: Damaris Phillips

35. Spring Baking Championship (2015– )
Episode: Wedding Season (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Family, Reality-TV

A dessert table and a wedding cake are produced by the three remaining bakers competing for the $50,000 grand prize in the Season 1 finale.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 9

36. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Freezer Pleasers for Mom (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Damaris cooks for her hard-working mom friends. On the menu: loaded skillet cornbread; Creole pinto beans; lavender-coconut macaroons.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Star: Damaris Phillips

37. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: PB&J Came to Play (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

An outing with two children to a puppet theater includes a homemade lunch of crispy fried meatloaf sandwiches, topped with a sweet and tangy green-tomato jam. Also: carrot-raisin-salad rolls; and peanut-butter-and-jelly cookies.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Darrick Wood

38. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Grampy's Got a Sweet Tooth (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

Damaris prepares a special sweet brunch for Father's Day. On the menu are cinnamon-roll biscuits with sweet-tea caramel, along with a five-cup ambrosia and easy breakfast sausage.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Star: Damaris Phillips

39. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Pizza Jammin' All Night (2015)

TV-G | 22 min | Reality-TV

A fancy white party to celebrate summer features recipes made with pale ingredients. Included: a pizza topped with roasted chicken breast, homemade peach jam and Brie; and an orange blossom Bundt cake with white chocolate ganache.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Star: Damaris Phillips

40. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Close to Home (2015)

TV-G | Reality-TV

In the Season 5 premiere, Damaris plans a glamping staycation, as a surprise for her hardworking husband. She serves Southern Sloppy Joes and crunchy butternut squash slaw, plus s'more bites for dessert.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Darrick Wood

41. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Picking and Picnicking (2015)

TV-G | Reality-TV

Damaris and some friends go on a farm adventure, during which they make pickled peaches. But first, she prepares a picnic lunch, featuring zucchini-noodle salad and blackened chicken sandwiches with almond butter and red pepper jam.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Star: Damaris Phillips

42. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Grandma's Cookbook (2015)

TV-G | Reality-TV

Damaris is inspired to update a few of her grandmother's most memorable recipes, including porcupine meatballs in sauerkraut, buttery baked potato rolls and oatmeal-molasses cookies.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Rebecca Benzick

43. Southern at Heart (2013– )
Episode: Carved and Sweetly Starved (2015)

TV-G | Reality-TV

Damaris helps her sister prepare for Halloween by carving pumpkins, decorating the house and making sweet treats. On the menu: red velvet lava cake; cornmeal-and-white-chocolate biscotti; roasted chicken white chili.

Director: Kevin Lezak | Stars: Damaris Phillips, Morgan Phillips

44. Holiday Baking Championship (2014– )
Episode: Holiday Craftiness (2015)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV

The remaining nine bakers get crafty as they attempt to amp up the visual impact of holiday baked goods, while creating festive candy cane and holiday wreath desserts.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 17

45. Holiday Baking Championship (2014– )
Episode: Stuffing Is the Best Part (2015)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV

The eight remaining bakers begin by making their best holiday whoopie pies, that evoke a randomly-assigned theme of turkey, pumpkin, Pilgrims, or fall foliage. Then, they must create ... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 15

46. Holiday Baking Championship (2014– )
Episode: Thanksgiving's Just Around the Corner (2015)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV

Seven bakers remain when the challenge is to get creative with Thanksgiving desserts, featuring canned cranberry sauce. Later, harvest ingredients, including sweet potato, butternut squash,... See full summary »

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 13

47. Holiday Baking Championship (2014– )
Episode: Ginger and Spice and Everything Nice (2015)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV

Candied ginger is highlighted in mini-desserts created by the six remaining bakers, who also must prepare three different types of holiday cookies, inspired by family traditions.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 12

48. Holiday Baking Championship (2014– )
Episode: World Class Classics (2015)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV

The five remaining bakers are asked to reinvent two Hanukkah classics: rugelach and macaroons. Then, they must create their own unique versions of a holiday croquembouche.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 13

49. Holiday Baking Championship (2014– )
Episode: Re-Gifting (2015)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV

Re-gifting is the theme, when the four remaining bakers make a candy-apple dessert; and later, they must figure out how to turn the contents of a traditional gift basket into something deliciously sweet.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 12

50. Holiday Baking Championship (2014– )
Episode: Holiday Hoopla (2015)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show, Reality-TV

Season 2 comes to a close with the final three bakers showing off their decorating skills, when making sugar cookie trees and cakes that represent an assigned holiday tradition.

Director: Matthew Bartley | Stars: Bobby Deen, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman, Lorraine Pascale

Votes: 11