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The Taste was a cooking competition reality show that aired on ABC from 2013 to 2015. The show brought together some of the biggest names in the culinary world, including Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, and Ludo Lefebvre. The series follows a group of talented chefs, both professional and amateur, as they compete in various challenges with the goal of creating the best tasting and most visually appealing dishes.

The show's format was unique in that it focused solely on the taste factor of the dishes rather than their presentation. The competition was divided into three rounds: the blind audition, the team rounds, and the individual rounds. In the blind audition, contestants prepare a single spoonful of food for the judges, who taste the dish without knowing who cooked it or what the dish is. If the judges like what they taste, they hit a button to select the chef for their team. If more than one judge hits the button, the chef gets to choose which team to join.

Once the teams are chosen, the competitors move on to the team rounds, where they work together to prepare a three-course meal. Each team's dishes are judged by the other team and one team is eliminated. In the individual rounds, the remaining chefs compete against each other, with the weakest performer being sent home each week until only one chef is left standing.

Throughout the competition, the judges mentor and train their teams, sharing their own culinary expertise and helping their team members hone their skills. The show also features guest judges, including famous chefs and celebrities from various industries.

The Taste was praised for its innovative concept and the star power of its judges. Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, and Ludo Lefebvre each brought their own unique style and personality to the show, with Bourdain's no-nonsense approach, Lawson's charm and wit, and Lefebvre's French flair. They were also known for their humorous banter and occasional arguments.

The show was also praised for its high production value, with stunning visuals and dramatic music adding to the excitement of the competition. However, some critics felt that the focus on taste over presentation was limiting and that the show lacked the drama and tension of other cooking competitions like MasterChef and Top Chef.

Despite its positive reception, The Taste was cancelled after three seasons due to declining ratings. However, it remains a cult favorite among foodies and fans of the show's celebrity judges.

The Taste is a series that is currently running and has 3 seasons (25 episodes). The series first aired on January 22, 2013.