SEASON PREMIERE

"THE CHEW" KICKS-OFF SEASON FOUR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 ON ABC

Season Four of ABC's "The Chew" kicks-off MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 and promises to be full of delicious dishes, decadent desserts, and perfectly paired cocktails. Hosts Mario Batali, Michael Symon, Carla Hall, Clinton Kelly and Daphne Oz will provide information on the latest trends in decorating and entertainment and share tips, tricks and recipes to celebrate the holidays in style. With Hollywood's hottest stars also stopping by, the heat is definitely on in the kitchen as "The Chew" returns for another fun-filled season.

Premiere Week of "The Chew":

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 - "SEASON 4 KICKOFF COOKOUT" - Grilled chicken two ways; a cool and refreshing watermelon lime agua fresca; a sweet and decadent hazelnut fudge & toffee brownie; Daphne Oz and her brother Oliver go lobstering in Maine.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 - "FUN AND FABULOUS DINNER PARTY" - Legendary songstress Gladys Knight; television host Steve Harvey (author: Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success); recipes and tips to throwing a fabulous dinner party.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 - "LUNCH IN A CRUNCH" - Quick and easy lunchtime recipes; Benno and Leo Batali cook with their dad.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 - "CANDIES & COOKIES & CAKES, OH MY!" - Chocolatier Jacques Torres shares a favorite cookie recipe; tips on how to decorate cakes; easy and delicious candy treats.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 - "EXTRA VALUE FRIDAY: BRUNCH BLITZ" - Michael Strahan ("Live! With Kelly and Michael"); Clinton Kelly shares his tips for setting the perfect brunch table; easy and affordable brunch-themed recipes.

About "The Chew":

Celebrating and exploring life through food, "The Chew," is an innovative and groundbreaking daytime series co-hosted by a dynamic group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle, and entertaining. Produced by Gordon Elliott's Chew Productions for the ABC Television Network, "The Chew" serves up everything food -- from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more -- all aimed at making life better, fuller and more fun. Featuring celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon, and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, "The Chew" is a leap forward into a delicious new kind of lifestyle series. Follow "The Chew" (@thechew) and hosts Mario Batali (@mariobatali); Michael Symon (@chefsymon); Clinton Kelly (@clinton_kelly); Carla Hall (@carlahall) and Daphne Oz (@DaphneOz) on Twitter (TM)