Episode 1
Aired May 17, 2022
You Got Fries in That?
The competing chefs search for the right ingredients to make fries; the chefs put their best fruit forward as Alex Guarnaschelli asks them to make a fruit-centric dish.
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Episode 2
Aired May 24, 2022
Buffet or Bust
The four competing chefs must haul in big carts for a big breakfast buffet; they ditch the surf and double up on turf when Alex Guarnaschelli challenges them to create turf and turf dishes.
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Episode 3
Aired May 31, 2022
Reelin' in the Right Shoppers
Fresh catch is on the menu, and the four competing chefs are desperate to reel in the right grocery bags; Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the remaining chefs to simmer some soulful bowls; the final two chefs create chocoholic plates.
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Episode 4
Aired May 31, 2022
What Would Alex Make? in a Mediterranean Mood
Cooking in her backyard, Alex Guarnaschelli channels vacation vibes and turns a challenging cart into a fresh Mediterranean bite.
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Episode 5
Aired Jun 7, 2022
Rule the Roost
Four chefs wing it and no one knows what they'll make; Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to claim a pizza in the parking lot; the two finalists try to impress the judges with their diner desserts.
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Episode 6
Aired Jun 7, 2022
What Would Alex Make? Microwave Magic
With only frozen dinners and potato chips in sight, Alex Guarnaschelli and her new BFF, the microwave, get to work; her final challenge is all about what's on the inside and creating a stuffed dish to remember.
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Episode 7
Aired Jun 14, 2022
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; no one has time to go low and slow to concoct savory stews; the final two chefs look for the right ingredients for crusted dishes.
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Episode 8
Aired Jun 14, 2022
What Would Alex Make? No Tortilla, No Problem
Alex Guarnaschelli takes on one of the most challenging grocery bags with ingredients that never add up to make a burrito; she has to think about bread in all new ways to take on her second challenge.
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Episode 9
Aired Jun 21, 2022
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.
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Episode 10
Aired Jun 21, 2022
What Would Alex Make? #Hashbrown BBQ
It's parking lot vs. backyard BBQ when Alex Guarnaschelli cooks alongside a chef who has to go back for more groceries; it's sugar and spice and nothing nice as Alex tackles the cinnamon and sugar theme in the final stakeout.
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Episode 11
Aired Jun 28, 2022
Vacation Nation
Alex Guarnaschelli asks the chefs to make beach vacation dishes, but one chef's creation misses the boat; the chefs take a culinary trip to the Midwest with comfort dishes; the final two channel the great outdoors with glamping-style dishes.
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Episode 12
Aired Jun 28, 2022
What Would Alex Make? Don't Fall for the Falafel
Alex Guarnaschelli is pushed to the limit when she's challenged to create a burger with falafel and latkes; after midnight, she lets it all hang out with a doughnut breakfast sandwich.
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Episode 13
Aired Jul 5, 2022
Parking at the Beach
Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to make boardwalk bites; they cook up light and bright California coastal dishes, and the final two chefs make bonfire desserts.
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Episode 14
Aired Jul 5, 2022
What Would Alex Make? Panic at the Disco Fries
Alex Guarnaschelli has a few tricks up her sleeve as she makes an Asian fusion dish without any of the obvious ingredients; then she tries to make something melty with cheese that doesn't melt.
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Episode 15
Aired Jul 12, 2022
Fry of the Tiger
Four chefs pound the parking lot pavement to fry sandwiches; Alex Guarnaschelli demands dishes with contradictions.
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Episode 16
Aired Jul 19, 2022
Chili Con Carte
The chefs try to snag big carts for big bowls of chili; Alex Guarnaschelli asks the chefs to make breakfast for dinner, and the final two chefs strive for perfection in a single bite that satisfies the judges.
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Episode 17
Aired Jul 26, 2022
Globetrottin' Trouble
The chefs make a coffee shop breakfast and a globetrotting dish.
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Episode 18
Aired Aug 2, 2022
Steakout
Alex Guarnaschelli kicks off the steakout in the parking lot as the competing chefs hunt for steaks.
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Episode 19
Aired Aug 9, 2022
Grilled to Perfection
The four competing chefs first must grill a dish to parking-lot perfection; Alex Guarnaschelli challenges them to make a feel-better meal, and the final challenge is all about cooking with herbs.
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Episode 20
Aired Aug 16, 2022
Homage to the Parking Lot
The chefs start off by making something both portable and delicious; the chefs attempt to make old-fashioned dishes, and the final two chefs get creative to impress the judges with their dishes made from candy.
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Episode 21
Aired Aug 23, 2022
Cash for Carbs
Alex Guarnaschelli hosts as four chefs square off in a competitive pop-up kitchen outside a grocery store; assigned a theme for each round, the chefs must size up shoppers as they exit the store and negotiate their grocery bags.
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Episode 22
Aired Aug 30, 2022
A Ricey Situation
Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to create something with rice; then, they crank out dishes with drinks, and the finalists have to impress the judges with a dish that's farmers market fresh.
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Episode 23
Aired Sep 6, 2022
Lots of Toppings, Lots of Surprises
There's a groundbreaking and rule-breaking surprise in the parking lot when the four chefs make street food; then, Alex Guarnaschelli challenges them to load up their dishes with tons of toppings, and the two final chefs make French desserts.
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Episode 24
Aired Sep 13, 2022
Hearty and Happy
At dawn the four competing chefs start the day strong with a hearty breakfast; then, it's 5 o'clock somewhere, so they put the happy in their best happy hour dishes and make a sweet and spicy showstopper for the judges.
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Episode 25
Aired Sep 20, 2022
Cooking for Sport
Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the four chefs to channel their competitiveness into cooking up a winning tailgate; the three who survive create dishes to celebrate, and the two final chefs have to impress the judges with a delicious dippable dish.
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Episode 26
Aired Sep 20, 2022
Boo Hoo in the Bayou
The chefs stake out carts to create the perfect hangover helper, and only the well-seasoned survive when they 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.
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