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See Episode GuideDate 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.
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.
An Egg-cellent Adventure
Alex Guarnaschelli welcomes four chefs to Lazy Acres Market in Hermosa Beach, Calif., where they have to stake out unsuspecting shoppers and convince them to part with their carts. It's all eggs on deck as the chefs are challenged to make a breakfast sandwich before cooking up a Southern favorite. Then it's a sweet finish as the remaining two chefs hunt for ingredients to make a decadent dessert for judges Duff Goldman and Christian Petroni.
Some Like It Spicy
Host Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the competition with four chefs staking out customers at Fry's Marketplace in Phoenix, Ariz. One chef must go after cooking breakfast-to-go, and the parking lot heats up with something spicy. Judges Jeff Mauro and Molly Yeh decide who has the guiltiest pleasure and claims sweet victory.
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.
Midnight Snack Attack
It's an all-day fiery fiesta at Gelson's Market in Thousand Oaks, Calif., as Alex Guarnaschelli challenges four chefs to convince shoppers to part with their carts. Judges Sharone Hakman and Antonia Lofaso watch as the chefs bring the heat for the perfect taco party and then have to rise and shine for a Sunday brunch. The final two chefs are tasked with creating the perfect midnight snack.
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.
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.
Lay'er On Me
Chefs are forced to noodle on the definition of noodles as they meet Alex Guarnaschelli to stakeout Fry's Marketplace in Phoenix, Ariz. One chef struggles with their ballpark bite and nearly strikes out, and it's all about the layers in a final dessert stakeout judged by Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson.
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.
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.
Steak Your Claim
Four chefs find out what happens to a steakhouse when there's no steak. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli sends them off on a picnic that's anything but a walk in the park. Finally, two chefs hope judges Fariyal Abdullahi and Darnell Ferguson saved room for dessert as they whip up some diner classics.
Steak Your Claim
Four chefs find out what happens to a steakhouse when there's no steak. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli sends them off on a picnic that's anything but a walk in the park. Finally, two chefs hope judges Fariyal Abdullahi and Darnell Ferguson saved room for dessert as they whip up some diner classics.
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.
Steak Your Claim
Four chefs find out what happens to a steakhouse when there's no steak. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli sends them off on a picnic that's anything but a walk in the park. Finally, two chefs hope judges Fariyal Abdullahi and Darnell Ferguson saved room for dessert as they whip up some diner classics.
Steak Your Claim
Four chefs find out what happens to a steakhouse when there's no steak. Then, Alex Guarnaschelli sends them off on a picnic that's anything but a walk in the park. Finally, two chefs hope judges Fariyal Abdullahi and Darnell Ferguson saved room for dessert as they whip up some diner classics.
You Wanna "Pizza" Me?
Alex Guarnaschelli challenges four chefs to think outside of the pizza box as they stake out shoppers at Bristol Farms market in Calabasas, Calif. They ask shoppers "Where's the beef?" for a backyard cookout, and the final two chefs throw down in an epic "wrap" battle to impress judges Monti Carlo and Simon Majumdar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
