Football is celebrated with challenges that include cooking loaded nachos on a flaming halftime show stage; making a fried chicken sandwich wearing a helmet; and prepping a dish in a mini stadium. Judging this competition is former NFL pro Chad Johnson.

Couples compete for a special Valentine's Day episode. Challenges include cooking chocolate chip pancakes on candles floating in a tub; making spaghetti and meatballs while getting a massage; and preparing a romantic strawberry dessert while blindfolded.

In Round 1, a chef has to flip their shrimp stir-fry ingredients into their chef's hat before they can cook them. Then, two chefs have to cook their Bolognese dish in espresso devices. Finally, one chef has to make a Bundt cake while holding a bat in a bunt position.

In a special cowboy episode judged by country musician Clay Walker, one chef has to use new breakfast hash ingredients that are slid down a bar. Then, two chefs have to prep and cook their cowboy steak dinners while riding in a covered wagon. Finally, one chef has to prep their cornbread dessert on moving saloon doors.

In Round 1, two chefs have to prep their waffle breakfast sandwich on a table covered with eggs. Then, two chefs have to make their Korean barbecue dish while sitting at a crowded Korean barbecue restaurant table. Finally, one chef has to make gelato using only tools attached to the statue of David.