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See Episode GuideShredding 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.
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.
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.
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.
Cold & Hot in the Lot
Things heat up fast as four chefs get cooking on the asphalt. After one blazing round, Alex Guarnaschelli cools things off with dishes that won't cause a fire. Finally, the two remaining chefs even the temperature out with some sweet heat for judges Justin Sutherland and Priya Krishna.
Meat Me in the Parking Lot
Host Alex Guarnaschelli takes over the parking lot at Bristol Farms in Calabasas, CA. It's a real "steakout" as the four competing chefs are on the hunt for meat and potatoes before embarking on a trip around the globe ... er, parking lot. Just when everyone's stomachs are full, the final two chefs have to stuff it!
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.
Fast Food Frenzy
Alex Guarnaschelli brings drive-thru to the parking lot as she tasks four chefs with grilling up some killer burgers. Then, judges Eddie Jackson and Andy Baraghani have no time to "taco-bout" who's going to win it all when an ice cream truck pulls up, and one competitor is determined to drive away the winner.
Date Night Fry Day
Alex Guarnaschelli welcomes four chefs to stake out shoppers at Gelson's Market in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Judges Eddie Jackson and Bricia Lopez watch as one chef gets breakfast food for Chinese takeout while another fries up some family favorites. The last two chefs standing duke it out for the ultimate date night dish.
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.
Luck Be a Shopper
Lady Luck pounds the pavement at Smith's in Las Vegas, Nev., as the chefs stakeout shoppers for a true parking lot tailgate. Love is in the air for a candlelit dinner, stakeout-style, before the final two chefs lead with fruit for dessert.
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.
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.
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.
Fishing for a Win
Alex Guarnaschelli hosts a bash at Bashas' in Gilbert, Ariz., where four competitors are desperately seeking shoppers with seafood for a successful first-round dish. Then they cook up something cheat-worthy before the last chefs standing have to stick it to each other before one declares victory.
Market Meltdown
Host Alex Guarnaschelli welcomes the competing chefs to a parking lot party at Bristol Farms in Calabasas, Calif. The chefs stakeout shoppers for a weekend brunch, and then it's crunch time before the final two chefs try not to melt down.
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.
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.
