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Episodes
See Episode GuidePassport to the Parking Lot
Alex Guarnaschelli takes four chefs on an international trip without leaving the parking lot! First stop: Italy, where they dish up some countryside cuisine. After judges Eric Adjepong and Gabe Bertaccini bid "ciao" to one chef, things get a little "bazaar" in Morocco. Only one chef will say "bonjour" to a year's worth of groceries and the win.
Skewer, Punch & Whip
Alex Guarnaschelli challenges four chefs to roll up their sleeves and get ready to skewer their competition, but it's not long before one chef rolls out of the parking lot. Then, the final two competitors prepare to whip up an exciting dessert for judges Joe Sasto and Mei Lin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shredding the Competition
Four chefs get in a pickle when Alex Guarnaschelli has them prepare the briniest of dishes, but there's a shred of hope when they have to tear the competition to pieces. Then, the final stakeout is all about the shine as the remaining chefs glaze their way into judges Jet Tila and Elizabeth Heiskell's hearts in order to win a year's worth of groceries.
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.
Passport to the Parking Lot
Alex Guarnaschelli takes four chefs on an international trip without leaving the parking lot! First stop: Italy, where they dish up some countryside cuisine. After judges Eric Adjepong and Gabe Bertaccini bid "ciao" to one chef, things get a little "bazaar" in Morocco. Only one chef will say "bonjour" to a year's worth of groceries and the win.
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.
Passport to the Parking Lot
Alex Guarnaschelli takes four chefs on an international trip without leaving the parking lot! First stop: Italy, where they dish up some countryside cuisine. After judges Eric Adjepong and Gabe Bertaccini bid "ciao" to one chef, things get a little "bazaar" in Morocco. Only one chef will say "bonjour" to a year's worth of groceries and the win.
Skewer, Punch & Whip
Alex Guarnaschelli challenges four chefs to roll up their sleeves and get ready to skewer their competition, but it's not long before one chef rolls out of the parking lot. Then, the final two competitors prepare to whip up an exciting dessert for judges Joe Sasto and Mei Lin.
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.
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.
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.
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.
