Before their first challenge, the 10 rival all-star chefs are all buddy-buddy. Many know each other well from years on the food scene.
Alton's Big Reveal
Alton Brown presents the first challenge of the all-star season.
Choose Your Fate
The rivals draw their assignments.
Welcome to Your Kitchen
These rival chefs are ready for twists and turns — we doubt any of them are surprised to be cooking outside the kitchen. They arrive at their challenge destination ready to roll.
Pork-tastic
The first challenge involves an ingredient beloved by many a chef: pig.
Team Hughes and Chiarello
Chuck Hughes gets the fire going while his teammate Michael Chiarello butchers the pig.
Team Guarnaschelli and Faulkner
Alex Guarnaschelli and Elizabeth Faulkner stay focused.
Team Burrell and Irvine
Challenge teammates Anne Burrell and Robert Irvine have competed against each other many times before — on Chopped All-Stars and Worst Cooks.
Team Mendelsohn and Samuelsson
Spike Mendelsohn and Marcus Samuelsson await go-time.
Judges Dig In
This season, Judy Joo joins veteran judges Michael Symon and Simon Majumdar and host Alton Brown.
Alton's Take
Alton jots down a few thoughts about the next challenge.
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Alton and the judges take notes on a baseball field. What's in store for the rivals?
Movie Snacks
Get ready for lots of fun challenges like this one, involving movie concession fare.
