Guy Fieri invites two of GGG's winningest chefs to call out the all-star chefs who they believe played a part in their unexpected loss for a shot at winning $10,000. First, Laura Fonner takes on judge Aarti Sequeira, who claimed her red plating wasn't upscale enough. Then, Crista Luedtke calls out Stephanie Izard, who defeated her in tournament play. The chef who makes the best comfort classic using frozen ingredients earns $10,000.
Guy Fieri is at the ranch with his chef friends celebrating the bounty of the Golden State with a Cali-style brunch spread. Eric Greenspan makes delicate and delicious Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Stone Fruit Compote, and Aaron May prepares a West Coast Dungeness Crab Benedict with Avocado Salad. Carl Ruiz piles up some Tallegio and Asparagus Paninis, while Aarti Sequeira's bright and spicy Israeli Shakshouka bursts with the flavor of just-harvested local tomatoes.
Three all-star judges -- Beau MacMillan, Aarti Sequeira and Justin Warner -- and their moms are ready to shop and cook their way to a $20,000 victory for charity. First, Guy Fieri's mom gives the judge/mom duos a list of mandatory ingredients to feature in a Mother's Day dinner. Next, the chefs throw it back to their childhoods when Guy has them do all the shopping for their childhood favorite using kiddie carts. Mamma mia!
Host Jeff Mauro challenges the three remaining teams to reveal what will happen when the kids finally catch Santa while he's delivering their toys. The cake artist is in the hot seat as each display must incorporate an anti-gravity element made entirely of cake! Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira determine which two teams are sledding into the finale where they will battle it out for the title of Holiday Wars champion and $25,000!
The people of Candy Land have things to do and places to be, but there's no mode of transportation! Host Kristin Chenoweth challenges the four remaining teams to build an inventive way for the locals to get around. Whether by land, air or sea, the teams must consider the unique terrain of their assigned lands to help their citizens stay on the go and impress judges Nacho Aguirre and Aarti Sequeira, who decide which team is transported home.
Once upon a time, in the fabled shop of Duff Goldman, two teams entered into a challenge of imagination and enchantment to bring a fairy to life ... in a cake. While Sarah Myers and Timbo Sullivan dance in a forest of whimsy, Natalie Sideserf and Julia Doubleday delve into the surreal and push the boundaries of cake art. Can they complete their cakes before the sun rises and win over Duff and guest judges Elena Fox and Aarti Sequeira?
Master pastry chefs Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman face off in a battle of carnival treats, pulling out all the stops to create the ultimate sweets to satisfy a crowd of hungry amusement park patrons. For the cake-off challenge, Buddy and Duff must each create a dazzling, Bollywood-inspired cake for Food Network's Aarti Sequeira. Fine details and over-the-top spectacle clash as the chefs push their talents to new heights in order to win.
Host Eric Adjepong welcomes some of Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's favorite chefs to the arena, but it's not for fun, it's with the mission to take her down! All-star chefs Geoffrey Zakarian, Rocco DiSpirito and Gabriele Bertaccini prepare to compete in two rounds of intense culinary competition using what they know about Alex to outcook her. Food Network Star Aarti Sequeira and Tournament of Champions winner Mei Lin judge these four friends in a raucous and fierce competition.
Inspired by mischief makers, heroes, and villains aboard a festive cruise, host John Henson asks the bakers to make Halloween hero and villain cakes to win a five-night cruise vacation. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young pick the top three bakers to be safe, and the bottom bakers must make magic mirror desserts with a haunting attribute like melting, screaming, or oozing depicted in an edible mirror. The least successful baker is eliminated.
Inspired by mischief makers, heroes, and villains aboard a festive cruise, host John Henson asks the bakers to make Halloween hero and villain cakes to win a five-night cruise vacation. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young pick the top three bakers to be safe, and the bottom bakers must make magic mirror desserts with a haunting attribute like melting, screaming, or oozing depicted in an edible mirror. The least successful baker is eliminated.