Alex vs. America

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Overview: Brave and talented chefs attempt to take down Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, the most feared and accomplished competition cook in America. Chef Alex goes up against three chefs in two rounds of cooking, and anyone -- even Alex -- can be sent home after a blind tasting by the judges. Each chef hails from a different state, but they all share the same culinary specialty and drive to beat Alex for ultimate bragging rights and $15,000.

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Last Updated: 2024-08-05 19:46:28

Episodes

Season	Episode	Name	Aired	Runtime	Overview	Watched
1	1	Alex vs Shellfish Details	2022-01-02	42 mins	Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three talented shellfish experts from Louisiana, Maine and Hawaii to challenge Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in two intense rounds of cooking. In round one, the chefs seal their fate by choosing the ingredients they and Alex will cook with. One chef is eliminated before round two, where they have the chance to win up to $15,000 if they can win over judges Tiffani Faison and Tetsu Yahagi and defeat Chef Alex	Mark as Watched
1	2	Alex vs Beef Details	2022-01-09	42 mins	The star of the competition is an iconic American ingredient: beef! Host Eric Adjepong challenges three skilled chefs from Oklahoma, Georgia and Texas to prove their mastery of beef by knocking Chef Alex Guarnaschelli off her pedestal. The chefs strategize what ingredients to use, and judges Cara Nicoletti and Michael Voltaggio decide if the competitors keep Chef Alex on her toes or if she walks all over them.	Mark as Watched
1	3	Alex vs Spicy Details	2022-01-16	42 mins	The arena heats up as host Eric Adjepong welcomes three chefs from Arizona, Washington, D.C., and California who are ready to show Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and the judges their unique take on cooking with spice. Their strategy of choosing ingredients in round one could help them succeed, but it may not be enough to get them a win in the second round. Judges Antonia Lofaso and Bricia Lopez determine which chef can stand the heat and take the win.	Mark as Watched
1	4	Alex vs Noodles Details	2022-01-23	42 mins	Three chefs specializing in noodles and hailing from New York, California and New Jersey meet host Eric Adjepong in the arena for their chance to knock Chef Alex Guarnaschelli out of the competition. The chefs strategize what type of pasta and ingredients they cook with in round one, and then judges Evan Funke and Jet Tila decide whether the self-proclaimed noodle experts have what it takes to beat Chef Alex.	Mark as Watched
1	5	Alex vs Chocolate Details	2022-01-30	42 mins	Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three chocolatiers from Tennessee, Florida and California to the arena to take on classically trained Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in a competition for dessert domination. The chefs must strategize what ingredients to use in round one in hopes of knocking Chef Alex out of the competition. In round two, the remaining chefs rely on their knowledge of chocolate work to vie for the top spot and the chance to win $10,000 as awarded by judges Valerie Gordon and Jonathan Grahm.	Mark as Watched
2	1	Alex vs Italian Details	2022-07-31	42 mins	Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three chefs specializing in Italian cuisine from New York, Florida and New Jersey into the arena. The chefs strategize which ingredients to choose that will take Chef Alex Guarnaschelli out in round one. In a competitive round two, judges Evan Funke and Antonia Lofaso will determine if one of these Italian experts have the chops to beat Alex in her own kitchen.	Mark as Watched
2	2	Alex vs Brunch Details	2022-07-31	42 mins	Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three talented brunch experts from New Hampshire, California and Arizona to challenge Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in two intense rounds of cooking. In round one, the chefs seal their fate by choosing the ingredients everyone will be challenged to cook with. Judges Adrienne Cheatham and Brooke Williamson eliminate one chef before round two, where taking first place could win a chef $10,000, but only if they can defeat Chef Alex.	Mark as Watched
2	3	Alex vs Pork Details	2022-08-07	42 mins	Eric Adjepong hosts as Chef Alex Guarnaschelli goes up against three pork experts from New York, Washington and Arkansas. The chefs do their best to choose ingredients that will knock Alex out of the competition in round one. In round two, the remaining competitors will use their knowledge of pork to impress judges Kathy Fang and Simon Majumdar, vying for the top spot and the chance to win $10,000.	Mark as Watched
2	4	Alex vs Cheese Details	2022-08-14	42 mins	Host Eric Adjepong introduces three skilled chefs from California, Texas and North Carolina to take on one of America's favorite ingredients: cheese! The chefs strategize what ingredients to use to take a shot at knocking Chef Alex Guarnaschelli out of the top spot and test their abilities. Judges Michael Voltaggio and Leah Park Fierro's decision will lead to one of the most unexpected winner announcements yet.	Mark as Watched
2	5	Alex vs French Details	2022-08-21	42 mins	It's a battle for the ages as host Eric Adjepong welcomes three French experts from California, Florida and Colorado to attempt to take down classically French-trained Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Their strategy picking ingredients in round one could help the chefs succeed, but will it be enough to get them a win in the second round? Judges Ludo Lefebvre and Victoire Loup will determine which chef can dominate the competition in an emotional final challenge.	Mark as Watched
2	6	Alex vs Desserts Details	2022-08-28	42 mins	Three seasoned dessert chefs from California, Washington and Texas challenge Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in two sweet rounds of cooking hosted by Eric Adjepong. The chefs are betting their pastry skills will give them a chance at taking down Alex, but it will be up to judges Sherry Yard and Dahlia Narvaez to decide on the winner.	Mark as Watched
2	7	Alex vs No Meat Details	2022-09-04	42 mins	Three chefs from New York, Oregon and Texas who specialize in vegetarian and vegan cuisine meet host Eric Adjepong in the arena. The chefs strategize ingredients in round one with the hopes of knocking Chef Alex Guarnaschelli out of the competition and a chance to win $10,000. Judges Fariyal Abdullahi and Jet Tila will determine the winner of the intense no-meat-allowed challenges.	Mark as Watched
2	8	Alex vs Modernist Cuisine Details	2022-09-11	42 mins	Expect the unexpected when host Eric Adjepong welcomes three modernist cuisine experts from New Jersey, Colorado and South Carolina. These chefs are ready to stretch the boundaries of food in two rounds of intense competition, and judges Byron Gomez Chacon and Marcel Vigneron will decide if they succeed in outcooking Chef Alex Guarnaschelli.	Mark as Watched
3	1	Alex vs James Beard Winners Details	2023-04-16	43 mins	Three James Beard-winning chefs show Alex their prestigious cooking skills.	Mark as Watched
3	2	Alex vs Chicken Details	2023-04-23	43 mins		Mark as Watched
3	3	Alex vs Bacon Details	2023-04-30	43 mins	Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and three skilled chefs from California, Massachusetts and Colorado take on bacon; the chefs test their abilities and bacon know-how to knock out chef Alex.	Mark as Watched
3	4	Alex vs Southern Comfort Details	2023-05-07	43 mins	Alex Guarnaschelli enters the arena to face three Southern comfort food experts who hail from Tennessee, North Carolina, and Mississippi.	Mark as Watched
3	5	Alex vs Salmon Details	2023-05-14	41 mins	Eric Adjepong welcomes three of the country's most skilled salmon experts to prove their knowledge of fish can compete with Alex Guarnaschelli's experience; the ingredients they choose could give them an advantage or help Alex.	Mark as Watched
3	6	Alex vs Hawaii Details	2023-05-21	42 mins	Eric Adjepong invites three chefs from Hawaii to take on Alex Guarnaschelli in a competition celebrating the uniqueness of Hawaiian food; they'll have to impress judges Roy Yamaguchi and Sheldon Simeon to beat Chef Alex and claim their prize.	Mark as Watched
3	7	Alex vs Pastry Details	2023-05-28	N/A	Eric Adjepong welcomes three pastry chefs from Kentucky, California and New Jersey to outshine Alex Guarnaschelli's expertise. The chefs pull out all the stops for judges Sherry Yard and Stephanie Boswell in order to give Alex a run for her money.	Mark as Watched
3	8	Alex vs Game Day Details	2023-06-04	N/A	Three talented chefs representing some of the busiest sports stadiums in the United States join host Eric Adjepong and challenge Alex Guarnaschelli in a battle for the best game day dish. In round one, the chefs seal their fate by choosing the ingredients everyone will be using and hope their decision will give them the advantage. Antonia Lofaso and Beau MacMillan judge as one chef is eliminated before going into round two, where they have the chance to win up to $15,000 if they can knock Chef Alex out of the ballpark.	Mark as Watched
3	9	Alex vs Potatoes Details	2023-06-11	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three chefs who specialize in one of America's favorite foods: the potato. Spud experts from Massachusetts, New York and Colorado will have to strategize what ingredients they think will take Alex Guarnaschelli out in round one. Then in round two, judges Simon Majumdar and Ricardo Zarate determine if one of these chefs has the chops to beat Chef Alex in her own kitchen.	Mark as Watched
3	10	Alex vs California Details	2023-06-11	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong invites three California-based chefs to take down New Yorker Alex Guarnaschelli with their coastal cuisine. Representing different parts of the Golden State, the chefs bet their skills with Californian food will give them a chance at defeating Chef Alex. Judges Michael Voltaggio and Troy Johnson decide if their strategy and talent give them the edge they need.	Mark as Watched
4	1	Alex vs Iron Chefs Details	2024-07-14	N/A	In a battle for the ages, Alex Guarnaschelli must compete against her friends and fiercest rivals -- the other Iron Chefs! Host Eric Adjepong invites chefs Michael Symon, Stephanie Izard and Jose Garces to face their fellow Iron Chef in an intense and emotional two-round battle for supremacy. Then, Alex must impress more Iron Chefs as judges Simon Majumdar and Geoffrey Zakarian determine who dominates the competition.	Mark as Watched
4	2	Alex vs New York City Details	2024-07-21	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong introduces three talented competitors not just from Chef Alex Guarnaschelli's home state, but her home city: New York! Representing the city's the diverse cuisine, the chefs will have to strategize what ingredients to use in round one in hopes to knock Alex out of the competition. Judges Marcus Samuelsson and Leah Cohen keep the Big Apple in mind as the remaining chefs use their skills to vie for the top spot.	Mark as Watched
4	3	Alex vs Frozen Desserts Details	2024-07-28	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong challenges three pastry chefs specializing in frozen desserts to take on Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, and these cool treat experts will have to strategize on what ingredients they think will take Alex out in round one. In a competitive round two, judges Duff Goldman and Natasha Case will determine if one of these chefs is cool and collected enough to beat Alex in her own kitchen.	Mark as Watched
4	4	Alex vs Lobster Details	2024-08-04	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong brings in three lobster specialists from Maine, New York, and Connecticut to face Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in two boiling hot rounds of culinary competition. As they prove their skill with the king of crustaceans, judges Antonia Lofaso and Esther Choi see if anyone can sink their claws into Alex's reputation.	Mark as Watched
4	5	Alex vs Mediterranean Details	2024-08-11	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong brings in chefs from California, Texas and New York to show up Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in a battle of Mediterranean specialties. These experts take their shot at blowing Alex out of the water as they hope their ingredient choices will put them in favor with judges Gabriele Bertaccini and Einat Admony.	Mark as Watched
4	6	Alex vs Fruit Details	2024-08-18	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three talented fruit experts from across the United States to challenge Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in a battle for the best fruit dish. In round one, the chefs seal their fate by choosing the ingredients everyone will be using, and their pick could give them an advantage or help Alex dominate the competition. After judges Troy Johnson and Lee Anne Wong send one chef home, the remaining competitors amp up their produce game in an effort to claim up to $15,000.	Mark as Watched
4	7	Alex vs Japan Details	2024-08-25	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong invites three expert Japanese chefs to take on Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in a competition that's way out of her comfort zone. Skilled chefs from Washington, Illinois and New York test their mastery of Japanese cuisine in two rounds of intense competition, while judges Shota Nakajima and Tetsu Yahagi decide if these chefs have what it takes to beat an Iron Chef in her own arena.	Mark as Watched
4	8	Alex vs Eggs Details	2024-09-01	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong challenges Chef Alex Guarnaschelli with one of the most versatile ingredients as three egg-loving chefs from Kansas, Washington, DC, and California hope their skills with eggs will crack Alex's competition prowess. In a blind judging, Brooke Williamson and Michael Voltaggio see if any of the challengers can leave Alex feeling scrambled in her own kitchen.	Mark as Watched
4	9	Alex vs Rice Details	2024-09-08	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong invites three chefs representing California, Washington and New York to tackle one of most difficult foods to pull off in competitions -- rice! They will have to prove their skills with rice can compete with Alex Guarnaschelli's knowledge of intense competition as judges Jet Tila and Claudette Zepeda decide who has a chance at the money round.	Mark as Watched
4	9	Alex vs Rice Details	2024-09-08	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong invites three chefs representing California, Washington and New York to tackle one of most difficult foods to pull off in competitions -- rice! They will have to prove their skills with rice can compete with Alex Guarnaschelli's knowledge of intense competition as judges Jet Tila and Claudette Zepeda decide who has a chance at the money round.	Mark as Watched
4	10	Alex vs Southwest Details	2024-09-15	N/A	Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three award-winning chefs from Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to show Chef Alex Guarnaschelli the best of the Southwest. While they use their seasoned cooking skills to outcook the Iron Chef, noted Southwestern judges Beau MacMillan and Maria Mason determine which chef can handle the heat in two spicy rounds of competition.	Mark as Watched

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