It's awards season, so host Jesse Palmer askes the bakers to whip up "And the winner is" berry-filled pie envelopes. Then, the bakers team up to present judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller with a social media phenomenon: two-tiered "bubble" cakes inspired by an awards night cocktail.
Bobby Flay will have to cake it until he makes it in this fun-filled pastry battle. Chopped's Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey Zakarian bring in two talented pastry chefs, Erica Land and Jacqueline Joy Dino, to sprinkle the kitchen with sugar and spice and a loss for Bobby.
Actor and Food Network superfan Ben Rappaport teams up with Chopped judge Amanda Freitag for an extra special behind-the-scenes episode. Things get personal when two people who know Bobby Flay better than anyone -- culinary producer Katie Renda and culinary stylist Richmond Flores -- try to beat their boss!
Chopped's Ted Allen and TV host Jeannie Mai are keeping it real with Bobby Flay, and they want a win. They stack the deck with two authentic Italian cuisine experts, chefs Ryan DePersio and Giuseppe Fanelli, who hope Bobby will be begging for Mamma Mia after they win!