Supermarket Stakeout Episodes
Season 4, Episode 1
Buffet or Bust
The four competing chefs must haul in big carts for a big breakfast buffet. Then, they ditch the surf and double up on turf when Alex Guarnaschelli challenges them to create "turf and turf" dishes. The day finishes off with a cherry on top for one chef as judges Nacho Aguirre and Antonia Lofaso choose the winner.
Season 4, Episode 2
Steakout
Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the "steakout" in the parking lot as the competing chefs hunt for steaks. One chef lands on the chopping block in the second round, and it's a "berry" good day for the chef who busts out a delightful dish for judges Ali Khan and Antonia Lofaso.
Season 4, Episode 3
Reelin' in the Right Shoppers
The action is heating up, and fresh catch is on the menu, but will the four competing chefs be able reel in the right shoppers? Then, soup's on as Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the remaining chefs to simmer some soulful bowls. The final two chefs try not to melt down as they create chocoholic final plates for judges Stephanie Boswell and Jason Smith.
Season 4, Episode 4
You Got Fries in That?
The chefs keep their eyes peeled as they search for food to make fries. Then, they put their best fruit forward as Alex Guarnaschelli asks them to make a fruit-centric dish. It's a bittersweet battle in the final stakeout as judges Stephanie Boswell and Jet Tila determine the winner.
Season 4, Episode 5
Homage to the Parking Lot
Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to pay homage to the parking lot by making something both portable and delicious. Then, what's new is old again as the chefs attempt to make old-fashioned dishes. The final two chefs get creative to impress judges Kalen Allen and Aarti Sequeira with their dishes made from candy.
Season 4, Episode 6
Chili "Con Carte"
The competition's off to a spicy start as the chefs try to snag big carts for big bowls of chili. Then, dinner becomes the most important meal of the day when Alex Guarnaschelli asks the chefs to make breakfast for dinner. The final two chefs strive for perfection in a single bite that satisfies judges Eric Adjepong and Aarti Sequeira.
Season 4, Episode 7
Stew or Get Off the Lot
The pressure is on as Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the four chefs to prepare perfect paninis in the parking lot. Then, no one has time to go low and slow to concoct savory stews, and the final two chefs look for the right ingredients for crusted dishes to serve judges Jeremy McBryde and Christian Petroni.
Season 4, Episode 8
Vacation Nation
Alex Guarnaschelli asks the chefs to make beach vacation dishes, but one competitor's creation misses the boat. Then, the chefs take a culinary trip to the Midwest with comfort dishes, and the final two chefs channel the great outdoors with glamping-style dishes for judges Eddie Jackson and Christian Petroni.
Season 4, Episode 9
Rule the Roost
Four determined chefs wing it, and it's anyone's guess what "egg-actly" they'll whip up! Then, Alex Guarnaschelli challenges them to claim a "pizza" the parking lot, and the two remaining chefs try to impress judges Eddie Jackson and Millie Peartree with their diner desserts.
Season 4, Episode 10
Fry of the Tiger
Four fast and furious chefs pound the parking lot pavement to fry up sandwiches. Then, they tussle over tomatoes to simmer up something saucy. For the final stakeout, Alex Guarnaschelli demands dishes with contradictions, and judges Eddie Jackson and Millie Peartree decide one chef's opposites dish attracts the grand prize.
Season 4, Episode 11
Grilled to Perfection
To start, the four chefs must grill a dish to parking lot perfection. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli challenges them to make judges Maneet Chauhan and Scott Conant feel good with a feel-better meal. The final challenge is all about the herbs when the remaining two chefs have to cook an "herbalicious" dish.
Season 4, Episode 12
Globetrottin' Trouble
Four chefs start their day making their best coffee shop breakfast. Then, it's time to travel when Alex Guarnaschelli asks them to transport the judges, Scott Conant and Antonia Lofaso, with a globetrotting dish. The final two chefs must create a dish with a fabulous filling in order to fill their year with free groceries.
Season 4, Episode 13
A "Ricey" Situation
Things get dicey when Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to stakeout carts and create something with rice. Then, it's time to hit the pub as the chefs crank out dishes that are delicious with drinks. Finally, the chefs have to forget the parking lot and give judges Tanya Fields and Antonia Lofaso something that's farmers market fresh.
Season 4, Episode 14
Blue-Plate Blues
Alex Guarnaschelli welcomes four chefs to the parking lot and challenges them to get spicy with South of the Border flavors. Then, they savor the good old days with some classic blue-plate specials, and the final challenge is all about sweet treats as the two remaining chefs try to impress judges Kalen Allen and Maneet Chauhan.
Season 4, Episode 15
Parking at the Beach
The competition heads to the beach -- at least in spirit! Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to make boardwalk bites. Then, they switch coasts to cook up light and bright California coastal dishes. The final two chefs try not to go up in flames as they make bonfire desserts for judges Kalen Allen and Zac Young.
Season 4, Episode 16
Hearty and Happy
As dawn breaks on the asphalt, it's up to the four competing chefs to start the day strong with a hearty breakfast. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli announces that it's 5 o'clock somewhere, and the chefs put the happy in their best happy hour dishes. Finally, the two remaining chefs spice things up with a sweet and spicy showstopper for judges Stephanie Boswell and Tanya Fields.
Season 4, Episode 17
Cash for Carbs
It's getting hot, hot, hot in the parking lot as Alex Guarnaschelli asks four chefs to whip up tropical treats. Then, one chef will be saying "pasta la vista" after a carb-loader challenge. Finally, the chef who's tops at texture will win it all after a crunchy and smooth-themed challenge leaves judges Ahmad Alzahabi and Maneet Chauhan with a tough decision.
Season 4, Episode 18
Cooking for Sport
Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the four chefs to channel their competitiveness into cooking up a winning tailgate. The three who survive must create dishes to celebrate, and the two final competitors have to impress judges Esther Choi and Cliff Crooks with a delicious dippable dish in order to win a year's worth of groceries.
Season 4, Episode 19
Boo Hoo in the Bayou
The chefs stakeout carts to create the perfect hangover helper, and only the well-seasoned survive when Alex Guarnaschelli asks them to dish up dishes from the bayou. One chef is toast when they can't bring the heat, and Alex joins judge Eric Adjepong to choose the winner.
Season 4, Episode 20
Lots of Toppings, Lots of Surprises
There's a groundbreaking -- and rule-breaking -- surprise in the parking lot when the four chefs make street food. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli challenges them to load up their dishes with tons of toppings, and the two final chefs imagine they're in France as they make dessert for judges Eric Adjepong and Antonia Lofaso.
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