Alex Vs. America

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

Cast:Alex Guarnaschelli , Eric Adjepong , Michael Voltaggio , Antonia Lofaso , Jet Tila , Evan Funke , Jonathan Grahm , Valerie Gordon , Marcel Vigneron , Tiffani Faison , Sherry Yard , Ludo Lefebvre , Simon Majumdar , Brooke Williamson , Kathy Fang , Byron Gomez , Fariyal Abdullahi , Adrienne Cheatham

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S1.E1 ∙ Alex Vs. Shellfish

Sun, Jan 2, 2022

Three talented shellfish experts from across the United States challenge Alex Guarnaschelli in two intense rounds of cooking. Hailing from Louisiana, Maine, and Hawaii, these chefs are betting their skills with shellfish can give them a chance at beating the fearsome Chef Alex. In round 1 the chefs seal their fate by choosing the ingredients they and Alex will cook with. Will their choices give them an advantage in the first round, or will Alex blow them all out of the water? One chef will be eliminated before going into round two, where they have the chance to win up to $15k, but only if they can defeat Chef Alex.

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S1.E2 ∙ Alex Vs. Beef

Sun, Jan 9, 2022

Chef Alex and three skilled chefs from across the U.S. take on an iconic American ingredient: Beef. Joining the fight from Oklahoma, Georgia and Texas, these beef pros will take their shot at knocking Alex out of the top spot. The chefs will strategize what ingredients to use and test their abilities against Alex. Judges Michael Voltaggio and Cara Nicoletti will decided if these beef chefs can keep Alex on her toes or if she will walk all over them.

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S1.E3 ∙ Alex Vs. Spicy

Sun, Jan 16, 2022

It's hot in the arena when Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three spice experts from across the US to attempt to take down Chef Alex. Chefs from Arizona, Washington DC, and California are each ready to show Alex and the judges their unique take on spice. Their strategy picking ingredients in round one could help them succeed, but will it be enough to get them a win in the second round. Judges Antonia Lofaso and Bricia Lopez will determine which chef can stand the heat and take the win.

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S1.E4 ∙ Alex Vs. Noodles

Sun, Jan 23, 2022

Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three chefs specializing in noodles to the Alex vs. America arena. The chefs from New York, California and New Jersey, each with their own unique take perfecting noodles, will have to strategize what type of pasta and ingredients they will cook with in round 1, all in hopes of knocking Chef Alex out of the competition. Judges Evan Funke and Jet Tila will determine whether these noodle experts have a chance of taking Alex down in her own arena.

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S1.E5 ∙ Alex vs. Chocolate

Sun, Jan 30, 2022

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.

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S2.E1 ∙ Alex vs Italian

Sun, Jul 31, 2022

Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three chefs specializing in Italian Cuisine into the Alex vs America arena. The chefs from New York, Florida and New Jersey, each an Italian expert in their own right, will have to strategize what type of ingredients they think will take Alex out in round one. In a competitive round two, Judges Antonia Lofaso and Evan Funke will determine if one of these Italian experts have the chops to beat Alex in her own kitchen.

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S2.E2 ∙ Alex vs Brunch

Sun, Jul 31, 2022

Three talented brunch experts from across the United States challenge Alex Guarnaschelli in two intense rounds of cooking. Hailing from New Hampshire, California and Arizona, these chefs are betting their skills with brunch can give them a chance at beating Chef Alex. In round 1 the chefs seal their fate by choosing the ingredients everyone will be challenged to cook with. Will their choices give them an advantage in the first round, or will Alex blow them all out of the water? One chef will be eliminated before going into round two, where they have the chance to win up to $15k, but only if they can defeat Chef Alex.

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S2.E3 ∙ Alex vs Pork

Sun, Aug 7, 2022

Chef Alex enters the arena and is greeted by three Pork experts from New York, Washington and Arkansas. These chefs will have to strategize what ingredients to use in round one in hopes to knock Alex out of the competition. In round 2, the remaining chefs will use their knowledge of pork to vie for the top spot and the chance to win $10,000.00. Will these pork connoisseurs be able to edge out the Alex in the blind tasting?

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S2.E4 ∙ Alex vs Cheese

Sun, Aug 14, 2022

Chef Alex and three skilled chefs from across the U.S. take on one of America's favorite ingredients: Cheese. Joining the fight from California, Texas and North Carolina, these cheese experts will take their shot at knocking Alex out of the top spot. The chefs will strategize what ingredients to use and test their abilities in the medium of cheese. Judges Michael Voltaggio and Leah Park Fierro's decision will lead to one of the most unexpected winner announcements yet.

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S2.E5 ∙ Alex vs French

Sun, Aug 21, 2022

Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three French experts from across the US to attempt to take down classically French-trained Chef Alex in a battle for the ages. Chefs from California, Florida and Colorado, are each ready to show Alex up competing with her favorite cuisine. Their strategy picking ingredients in round one could help them 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 battle.

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S2.E6 ∙ Alex vs Desserts

Sun, Aug 28, 2022

Three seasoned dessert chefs from across the United States challenge Alex Guarnaschelli in two sweet rounds of cooking. Representing California, Washington and Texas, the chefs are betting their skills with pastry can give them a chance at taking down Chef Alex. Will their skill in pastry get them the win, or will Alex surprise them with her dessert knowledge? Judges Sherry Yard and Dahlia Narvaez will decide.

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S2.E7 ∙ Alex vs No Meat Allowed

Sun, Sep 4, 2022

Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three chefs specializing in vegetarian and vegan cuisine to the arena. The chefs from New York, Oregon and Texas, representing some of the most popular vegan spots in their states, will have to strategize what type of ingredients they help them be successful in round 1, all in hopes of knocking Chef Alex out of the competition and a chance to win $10,000. Judges Jet Tila and Fariyal Abdullahi will determined the winner of these intense No Meat Allowed challenges.

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S2.E8 ∙ Alex vs Modernist

Sun, Sep 11, 2022

Expect the unexpected when Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three modernist cuisine experts from across the US. Ready to show Alex what they can do, these chefs from New Jersey, Colorado and South Carolina are ready to stretch the boundaries of food in two rounds of intense competition. Will these outside-the-box chefs be able to outcook Chef Alex?

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S3.E1 ∙ Alex vs Game Day

Sun, Jan 30, 2022

Chef Alex enters the arena and is greeted by three chocolatiers from Tennessee, Florida and California. These sweet chefs will have to strategize what ingredients to use in round one in hopes to knock Alex out of the competition. In round 2, the remaining chefs will use their knowledge of chocolate work to vie for the top spot and the chance to win $10,000.00. Will classically trained French chef, Alex Guarnaschelli be able to dominate these dessert connoisseurs?

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