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Episodes
See Episode GuideAll in the Family
Things start lean when Alex Guarnaschelli asks four chefs to scour the parking lot to produce protein style plates. For the second stakeout, sharing is caring as the competitors must go big to create family style platters for judges Stephanie Boswell and Joe Sasto. Then, it's tapas time for the two finalists who are tasked with creating tiny bites.
Three Meals a Day
Alex Guarnaschelli has four chefs rise and shine to whip up breakfast worth going back to bed for. Then, the remaining competitors attempt to bag their lunch and the competition before judges Antonia Lofaso and Carlos Anthony reveal the true dinner winner.
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.
Cheese Pull Please
Alex Guarnaschelli starts four chefs off with a jolt when she asks them to create plates that go great with a cup of joe. Then, it's time to please judges Eddie Jackson and Damaris Phillips with a whole lot of cheese, and things get nutty as the finalists stake out shoppers to dish up something chock-full of nuts.
A Bittersweet Tale
Alex Guarnaschelli puts four chefs on a high-sodium start when things get salty in the parking lot. Then, it's a race against time as only the most mature survive, and two competitors duke it out until the bitter(sweet) end to impress judges Christian Petroni and Stephanie Bowell.
All in the Family
Things start lean when Alex Guarnaschelli asks four chefs to scour the parking lot to produce protein style plates. For the second stakeout, sharing is caring as the competitors must go big to create family style platters for judges Stephanie Boswell and Joe Sasto. Then, it's tapas time for the two finalists who are tasked with creating tiny bites.
A Bittersweet Tale
Alex Guarnaschelli puts four chefs on a high-sodium start when things get salty in the parking lot. Then, it's a race against time as only the most mature survive, and two competitors duke it out until the bitter(sweet) end to impress judges Christian Petroni and Stephanie Bowell.
All in the Family
Things start lean when Alex Guarnaschelli asks four chefs to scour the parking lot to produce protein style plates. For the second stakeout, sharing is caring as the competitors must go big to create family style platters for judges Stephanie Boswell and Joe Sasto. Then, it's tapas time for the two finalists who are tasked with creating tiny bites.
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.
Back to the Food-ture
Alex Guarnaschelli does a parking lot time warp as four chefs reminisce on the good old days. They may not be not getting any younger as they cook their childhood favorites for judges Joe Sasto and Tiffani Faison, but the future's looking very bright for one talented chef.
Ice Cold Competition
Alex Guarnaschelli asks four determined chefs to stake out and dish up a continental breakfast. Then, it's a close call to see whose culinary creations make judges Gabe Bertaccini and Damaris Phillips melt. The final two chefs must keep their cool and keep it creamy to walk away a winner.
Ice Cold Competition
Alex Guarnaschelli asks four determined chefs to stake out and dish up a continental breakfast. Then, it's a close call to see whose culinary creations make judges Gabe Bertaccini and Damaris Phillips melt. The final two chefs must keep their cool and keep it creamy to walk away a winner.
Back to the Food-ture
Alex Guarnaschelli does a parking lot time warp as four chefs reminisce on the good old days. They may not be not getting any younger as they cook their childhood favorites for judges Joe Sasto and Tiffani Faison, but the future's looking very bright for one talented chef.
All in the Family
Things start lean when Alex Guarnaschelli asks four chefs to scour the parking lot to produce protein style plates. For the second stakeout, sharing is caring as the competitors must go big to create family style platters for judges Stephanie Boswell and Joe Sasto. Then, it's tapas time for the two finalists who are tasked with creating tiny bites.
Judges Takeover Heat No. 1: Welcome to the Asphalt Jungle
The tables are turned as Alex Guarnaschelli asks fan favorite judges Eric Greenspan, Antonia Lofaso and Aarti Sequeira to step away from the judges' table and cook their way to a spot in the Judges Takeover Tournament finale. It's time to take a trip, and the first stakeout starts in Chinatown. Then, they must create a plate that transports judges Rocco DiSpirito and Lesley Suter to the tropics before Alex challenges the chefs to turn the parking lot into a Parisian patisserie.
Parking Lots Are for Lovers
The competition heats up when romance is on the menu! Alex Guarnaschelli inspires the chefs to make a great impression on their first date with a dish that's on the fancy side. Then, the competitors pinch their pennies for a cheap date with judges Maneet Chauhan and Jeff Mauro before sealing the deal with dessert.
Judges Takeover Heat No. 1: Welcome to the Asphalt Jungle
The tables are turned as Alex Guarnaschelli asks fan favorite judges Eric Greenspan, Antonia Lofaso and Aarti Sequeira to step away from the judges' table and cook their way to a spot in the Judges Takeover Tournament finale. It's time to take a trip, and the first stakeout starts in Chinatown. Then, they must create a plate that transports judges Rocco DiSpirito and Lesley Suter to the tropics before Alex challenges the chefs to turn the parking lot into a Parisian patisserie.
Parking Lots Are for Lovers
The competition heats up when romance is on the menu! Alex Guarnaschelli inspires the chefs to make a great impression on their first date with a dish that's on the fancy side. Then, the competitors pinch their pennies for a cheap date with judges Maneet Chauhan and Jeff Mauro before sealing the deal with dessert.
Cheese Pull Please
Alex Guarnaschelli starts four chefs off with a jolt when she asks them to create plates that go great with a cup of joe. Then, it's time to please judges Eddie Jackson and Damaris Phillips with a whole lot of cheese, and things get nutty as the finalists stake out shoppers to dish up something chock-full of nuts.
All in the Family
Things start lean when Alex Guarnaschelli asks four chefs to scour the parking lot to produce protein style plates. For the second stakeout, sharing is caring as the competitors must go big to create family style platters for judges Stephanie Boswell and Joe Sasto. Then, it's tapas time for the two finalists who are tasked with creating tiny bites.
Ice Cold Competition
Alex Guarnaschelli asks four determined chefs to stake out and dish up a continental breakfast. Then, it's a close call to see whose culinary creations make judges Gabe Bertaccini and Damaris Phillips melt. The final two chefs must keep their cool and keep it creamy to walk away a winner.
Ice Cold Competition
Alex Guarnaschelli asks four determined chefs to stake out and dish up a continental breakfast. Then, it's a close call to see whose culinary creations make judges Gabe Bertaccini and Damaris Phillips melt. The final two chefs must keep their cool and keep it creamy to walk away a winner.
Judges Takeover Heat No. 2: Tables Are Turned
Fan favorite judges Gabe Bertaccini, Damaris Phillips and Joe Sasto are hungry to earn their spot in the Judges Takeover Tournament finale. Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to stake out ingredients for sloppy sandwiches, slurpy noodles and a sickly sweet dish for judges Eric Adjepong and Nilou Motamed.
Judge-ment Day
Alex Guarnaschelli turns the tables as celebrity judges Jet Tila, Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso and Eddie Jackson bring their culinary skills to the parking lot! When one chef gets canned early on, the remaining three try to freeze out the competition. Then, it's a farm-to-table finale for judges Susan Feniger and Kalen Allen when two chefs battle it out to earn $5,000 for their charity.
Judges Takeover Heat No. 2: Tables Are Turned
Fan favorite judges Gabe Bertaccini, Damaris Phillips and Joe Sasto are hungry to earn their spot in the Judges Takeover Tournament finale. Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to stake out ingredients for sloppy sandwiches, slurpy noodles and a sickly sweet dish for judges Eric Adjepong and Nilou Motamed.
Judge-ment Day
Alex Guarnaschelli turns the tables as celebrity judges Jet Tila, Maneet Chauhan, Antonia Lofaso and Eddie Jackson bring their culinary skills to the parking lot! When one chef gets canned early on, the remaining three try to freeze out the competition. Then, it's a farm-to-table finale for judges Susan Feniger and Kalen Allen when two chefs battle it out to earn $5,000 for their charity.
