The summer heat wave takes hold of the kitchen, and Chef Carla Hall tries to beat the heat with TV announcer Steve Higgins. They recruit red-hot chefs Kathy Sidell and Vinson Petrillo to light a fire under Bobby Flay and take him out.
The star ingredient gives everyone goosebumps, including Chopped's Scott Conant and comedic actress Cheri Oteri. Texas chef Nick Walker and Bosnian chef Senada Grbic hope to return the favor to Bobby Flay with a win in the second round.
Christmas Cookie Challenge pals Ree Drummond and Eddie Jackson join forces to decide who has what it takes to get the job done against Bobby Flay. Seafood specialist Chef Ian Rough must battle California ranch chef Anthony Endy for a chance to go against the master.
Food Network's Alex Guarnaschelli and Chef Michael Voltaggio love nothing more than getting Bobby Flay beat. They're cheering on fine dining expert Jennifer Dewasha and seafood aficionado Devin Bozkaya, who are ready to battle for a chance at the throne with a win against Bobby.
Things get lyrical in the kitchen when Food Network's Damaris Phillips gets TV host Jaymee Sire to join her sing-along that doesn't end, much to Bobby Flay's annoyance. They get culinary assistance from French chef Remi Granger and Philadelphia native Elijah Milligan, who both hope to strike a victorious chord.
Chopped's Scott Conant brings in the A-list talent when he recruits the help of actress Vivica A. Fox to throw shade at Bobby Flay. Hoping Bobby freezes under the pressure are French master Chef Nico Romo and Caribbean enthusiast Chef Peter Prime.
Iron Chef Michael Symon and Chopped's Amanda Frietag are ready to make sure Bobby Flay goes home empty-handed. Chef Carrie Eagle from Jacksonville, Fla., soars into the arena to take on Cincinnati stalwart Jose Salazar, and both chefs are looking to squeeze out a win against Bobby.
Chef Richard Blais recruits TV personality Laura Vitale to try to knock Bobby Flay down a peg or two. They enlist the help of global food enthusiasts Chef Reza Setayesh and Chef Andy Gaynor to make Bobby's world spin.
Food Network's Jet Tila and Chef Carla Hall are hoping to get sweet revenge over Bobby Flay. They bring in Asian food specialists Chef Dan Jacobs and Chef Tony Nguyen to dodge Bobby's curveballs and take home a win.
Emotions run high as chefs Anne Burrell and Michael Voltaggio bring in two young chefs to challenge Bobby Flay. The two up-and-comers, Dafna Mizrahi and Jose DeJesus, specialize in Mexican cuisine, and they're not going to play nice!
Bobby Flay will have to cake it until he makes it in this sprinkle-filled pastry battle. Chopped's Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey Zakarian scoured the land to 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.