Alex vs America

15 chefs from across the USA try to beat Alex Guarnaschelli in a cooking competition series.

2022 HD 43min United States English

Alex Guarnaschelli Eric Adjepong

Game-show

S1E1 - Alex vs Shellfish 2022-01-02

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.

S1E2 - Alex vs Beef 2022-01-09

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.

S1E3 - Alex vs Spicy 2022-01-16

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.

S1E4 - Alex vs Noodles 2022-01-23

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.

S1E5 - Alex vs Chocolate 2022-01-30

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.

S2E1 - Alex vs Italian 2022-07-31

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S2E2 - Alex vs Brunch 2022-07-31

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S2E3 - Alex vs Pork 2022-08-07

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S2E4 - Alex vs Cheese 2022-08-14

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S2E5 - Alex vs French 2022-08-21

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S2E6 - Alex vs Desserts 2022-08-28

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S2E7 - Alex vs No Meat 2022-09-04

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S2E8 - Alex vs Modernist Cuisine 2022-09-11

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S3E1 - Alex vs James Beard Winners 2023-04-16

Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three powerhouse James Beard-winning chefs from Illinois, Georgia and California to the arena. These chefs know Alex Guarnaschelli personally, and theyre ready to show off how they won one the most prestigious culinary awards in America. Iconic judges Stephanie Izard and Kwame Onwauchi determine which chef can dominate the competition in an emotional two rounds of impressive cooking.

S3E2 - Alex vs Chicken 2023-04-23

Three poultry-loving chefs from Florida, California and Illinois bring their skills to face Alex Guarnaschelli in a chicken challenge.

S3E3 - Alex vs Bacon 2023-04-30

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and three skilled chefs from across the country meet host Eric Adjepong to take on one of Americas favorite ingredients: bacon! Joining the fight from California, Massachusetts and Colorado, these bacon experts take their shot at knocking Alex out of the top spot. Theyll have to prove their abilities and bacon know-how in front of judges Chris Cosentino and Cara Nicoletti to best Chef Alex with the countrys most-loved protein.

S3E4 - Alex vs Southern Comfort 2023-05-07

Three chefs hailing from Mississippi, Tennessee and North Carolina face Alex Guarnaschelli in a battle that celebrates Southern comfort food.

S3E5 - Alex vs Salmon 2023-05-14

Three of the countrys most skilled salmon experts look to prove their knowledge of fish can compete with Alex Guarnaschellis experience.

S3E6 - Alex vs Hawaii 2023-05-21

Three chefs from Hawaii take on Alex Guarnaschelli in a competition celebrating unique Hawaiian food.

S3E7 - Alex vs Pastry 2023-05-28

Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three experienced competition pastry chefs from Kentucky, California and New Jersey to outshine Alex Guarnaschellis pastry knowledge. The pastry chefs pull out all the stops in two intense rounds of competition, giving Alex a run for her money. Judges Sherry Yard and Stephanie Boswell determine whether these chefs have what it takes to bring her down.

S3E8 - Alex vs Game Day 2023-06-04

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.

S3E9 - Alex vs Potatoes 2023-06-11

Eric Adjepong welcomes three spud experts from across the country to challenge Alex Guarnaschelli with one of Americas top foods; judges Simon Majumdar and Ricardo Zarate determine if one of these chefs can beat chef Alex in her own kitchen.

S3E10 - Alex vs California 2023-06-11

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.

S4E1 - Alex vs Iron Chefs 2024-07-14

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.

S4E2 - Alex vs New York City 2024-07-21

Host Eric Adjepong introduces three talented competitors not just from Chef Alex Guarnaschellis home state, but her home city: New York! Representing the citys 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.

S4E3 - Alex vs Frozen Desserts 2024-07-28

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.

S4E4 - Alex vs Lobster 2024-08-04

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 Alexs reputation.

S4E5 - Alex vs Mediterranean 2024-08-18

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.

S4E6 - Alex vs Fruit 2024-08-18

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.

S4E7 - Alex vs Japan 2024-08-25

Host Eric Adjepong invites three expert Japanese chefs to take on Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in a competition thats 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.

S4E8 - Alex vs Eggs 2024-09-01

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 Alexs 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

S4E9 - Alex vs Rice 2024-09-08

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 Guarnaschellis knowledge of intense competition as judges Jet Tila and Claudette Zepeda decide who has a chance at the money round

S4E10 - Alex vs Southwest 2024-09-15

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

S5E1 - Alex vs Tournament of Champions Winners 2025-10-07

Host Eric Adjepong is ready to shake things up as he welcomes three Tournament of Champions winners to take on Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in a battle for the ages. Chefs Antonia Lofaso, Tiffani Faison and Mei Lin are formidable competitors, but they are also close friends and colleagues of Chef Alex, making these two rounds of cooking even more intense. In a blind tasting, judges Cat Cora and Susan Feniger decide if these conquerors of the randomizer will be the first to knock Alex out of the competition

S5E2 - Alex vs Chopped Judges 2025-10-14

Host Eric Adjepong has some tricks up his sleeve when he invites three all-star Chopped judges and some of Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschellis closest friends to the arena. James Beard Award winners Marcus Samuelsson and Scott Conant, along with Tournament of Champions winner Maneet Chauhan, enter the kitchen with a plan to take Alex down, using some of the most difficult ingredients yet. Antonia Lofaso and Jonathon Sawyer judge this historic battle and decide which of the exceptional chefs will go out in the first round. Will Alex be able to defend her name in lights, or will her trusted colleagues become her greatest enemies?

S5E3 - Alex vs Thailand 2025-10-21

Chef Jet Tila curates a group of Thai chefs ready to blow Chef Alex Guarnaschelli out of the water with their skills in Thai cuisine. Previous Alex vs America winner Sugar Sungkamee and James Beard Nominee Arnold Myint join Chef Jet with a plan to take Alex down in the first round. In unfamiliar food territory, will Iron Chef Guarnaschelli be able to hold her own, or will she be forced to put down her knives in the first round? Host Eric Adjepong welcomes Thai experts Justin Pichetrungsi and Penny Chutima to judge in two rounds of spicy and intense cooking

S5E4 - Alex vs Winners 2025-10-28

Host Eric Adjepong welcomes back three incomparable chefs who have each beaten Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in past competitions. Its one of Alexs biggest nightmares yet as chefs Kevin Lee, Taylor Frankel and Jonathon Sawyer return to defend their winning title. In two rounds of intense competition, renowned chefs and judges Marcus Samuelsson and Maneet Chauhan decide if Alex will find redemption

S5E5 - Alex vs Her Favorite Chefs 2025-11-04

Alex vs Her Favorite Chefs

S5E6 - Alex vs Mexico 2025-11-11

Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three award-winning chefs specializing in Mexican cuisine to the arena. Ray Garcia, Claudette Zepeda and Gustavo Romero are ready to take on Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in a battle celebrating Americas neighbors to the South. Chef Alex fights to maintain her dominance against skilled chefs in a cuisine she loves to eat but rarely cooks, but will these skilled chefs be too spicy for Alex to handle? Respected chefs Daniela Soto-Innes and Bricia Lopez judge whether Alex has the expertise to get the better of these Mexican experts in her own house

S5E7 - Alex vs Restaurant Teams 2025-11-18

Its six against one! Never before seen in the Alex vs America arena, host Eric Adjepong invites three restaurant teams, consisting of an executive chef and sous chef, to take on Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. With only herself to rely on, Alex will have to outcook acclaimed teams of chefs who have years of experience cooking together. In two rounds, where anyone can be sent home, will she be able to keep up? The expert team of restaurateurs and brothers Michael and Bryan Voltaggio serve as judges for these exciting battles

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