Dinner for Five

Dinner for Five (2001-2008)

EndedReality showComedy

Actor and filmmaker Jon Favreau and a revolving guest list of celebrities eat, drink and argue about everything but who picks up the check. Each episode features Favreau and four guests sharing an evening of food and banter. Screen legends sit next to television personalities, legendary directors swap stories with stand-up comedians. It's the kind of spontaneous, unapologetic look at the entertainment industry you'd expect only IFC to bring to the table.

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Dinner for Five' premiere?

'Dinner for Five' premiered on July 26, 2001.

Who created 'Dinner for Five'?

'Dinner for Five' was created by Jon Favreau.

How many episodes were there in the first season of 'Dinner for Five'?

The first season of 'Dinner for Five' consisted of 10 episodes.

Which famous actor directed the episode titled "The Cast of Friends"?

David Schwimmer, known for his role as Ross Geller on Friends, directed the episode titled "The Cast of Friends".

Who hosted the episode featuring the cast of the TV show 'The West Wing'?

Aaron Sorkin, the creator of 'The West Wing', hosted the episode featuring the cast of the show.

In which episode does comedian Jerry Seinfeld make an appearance?

Jerry Seinfeld makes an appearance in the episode titled "The Comedians".

Which episode of 'Dinner for Five' featured the cast of the movie 'Swingers'?

The episode titled "The Cast of Swingers" featured the cast of the movie 'Swingers'.

Who hosted the episode titled "The Directors"?

The episode titled "The Directors" was hosted by Jon Favreau.

Which episode of 'Dinner for Five' had the cast of the TV show 'Entourage'?

The episode titled "The Cast of Entourage" featured the cast of the TV show 'Entourage'.

In which episode did actor Robert Downey Jr. make an appearance?

Robert Downey Jr. made an appearance in the episode titled "The Comedians".

Which episode of 'Dinner for Five' featured the cast of the movie 'Pulp Fiction'?

The episode titled "The Cast of Pulp Fiction" featured the cast of the movie 'Pulp Fiction'.

Who hosted the episode featuring the cast of 'Saturday Night Live'?

The episode featuring the cast of 'Saturday Night Live' was hosted by Jon Favreau.

Which episode of 'Dinner for Five' had the cast of the TV show 'The Office'?

The episode titled "The Cast of The Office" featured the cast of the TV show 'The Office'.

In which episode did actor Ben Stiller make an appearance?

Ben Stiller made an appearance in the episode titled "The Comedians".

Which episode of 'Dinner for Five' featured the cast of the movie 'Iron Man'?

The episode titled "The Cast of Iron Man" featured the cast of the movie 'Iron Man'.

Who hosted the episode featuring the cast of the TV show 'Lost'?

The episode featuring the cast of the TV show 'Lost' was hosted by Jon Favreau.

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