SEASON #5: WINNERS EVERY EPISODE.

 EPISODE #1:  Tournament of Champions Winners. 

HOST:  Eric Adjepong

PRIZE:  $15,000

                                       PLAYERS

1.  ANTONIA LAFASO   S-6 Winner           Las Vegas, Nevada

2.  TIFFANI FAISON  S-3 Winner              Boston, MASS.

3.  MEI LIN  S-4 Winner                                    CALIFORNIA

SURVIVAL ROUND:  Protein:  Cod,

   Produce:  Cabbage,

   Style:  Nutty  in 40 minutes.

                             JUDGES

1.  Cat Cora,

2.  Susan Feniger

                             RESULTS

1ST PLACE:  Tiffani

2nd PLACE:  Antonia

ELIMINATED:  Mei Lin.

MONEY ROUND:  Protein:  Monkfish,

  Vegetables:  Kohlrabi,

  Equipment:  Box Grater

  Style:  Smoky  in 40 minutes.

                    RESULTS

2nd place:  Antonia won $5,000

1st place & WINNER:  Tiffani won $10,000.

EPISODE #2:  Alex vs. Chopped Judges  

                        PLAYERS

1.  MARCUS SAMUELSSON            New York City, NEW YORK

2.  MANEET CHAUHAN                   Nashville, TENNEESEE

3.  SCOTT CONANT                        Scottsdale, ARIZONA

                       JUDGES

1.  Jonathon Sawyer

2.  Antonia Lofaso.

SURVIVAL ROUND:  in 45 minutes.

-PROTEIN:  Capon.

-VEGETABLES:  Okinaw Potato.

- WHAMMY:  Chicharrons.

- LIQUID:  Tamarind Soda.

                       RESULTS

  WINNER:  Alex.

BOTTOM 2:  Maneet & Marcus.

ELIMINATED:  Marcus.

MONEY ROUND:  in 45 minutes

-PROTEIN:  Lamb Shoulder.

- VEGETABLES:  Dandelion Greens.

- WHAMMY:  Fortune Cookies.

- LIQUID:  Root Beer Schnapps.

                  RESULTS

WINNER:  Alex.

EPISODE #3:  Alex vs. Thailand. 

    RE:  About Thailand

                     PLAYERS

1.  JET TILA   Chef & Restaurateur       Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA

2.  SUGAR SUNGKAMEE Chef of Jitlada "                   "

3.  ARNOLD MINT Restaurateur           Nashville, TENNESSE

                     JUDGES

1. Penny Chutima

2.  Justin Pichetrungsi.

SURVIVAL ROUND:  CARBS: 1.   Rice or Noodles.

2.  SPICE LEVEL:  Mild or Spicy.

3.  SERVING VESSEL:  Bowl or Plate.   in 28 minutes.

                   RESULTS

TOP 2:  Jet or Arnold.

   WINNER:  Arnold

ELIMINATED:  Alex - First time Alex was eliminated in first round.

MONEY ROUND:  PROTEINS:  Chicken, Beef, or Pork.

INGREDIENTS:  Sapodila, Stink Beans, Salacca or Pla Ra.  

TYPE OF DISH:  Take-Out or High End.      in 40 minutes.

                    RESULTS

3rd:  Sugar - No Money

2nd:  Jet - won $5,000

WINNER:  Arnold -won $10,000

EPISODE #4:  Alex vs. Winners.    

       Alex's Nightmares

                 PLAYERS

1.  KEVIN LEE  TOC S-5                       Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2.  TAYLOR FRANKEL Private Chef    Vail, COLORADO

3.  JONATHON SAWYER Chef & Owner  Chicago, ILLIOUS 

                       JUDGES

1.  MANEET CHAUHAN

2.  MARCUS SAMUELSSON

SURVIVAL ROUND: PROTEINS: Tri Tip, Fish/Chips or Wagyu Beef.   

 EQUIPMENT:  Mortar & Pestle,  Soda or Whipped Cream Siphon, Blow Torch.  

STYLE:  Upscale Appetizer, Glass Cloche, or White Linen Entree. 

- in 26 minutes.

                                        RESULTS

WINNER:  Taylor.

2nd - Kevin.

No-One going Home.

MONEY ROUND:  PROTEINS:  Chicken Livers, Tofu, or Canned Sardines.

- VEGETABLES:  Carrot Tops, Tarnips, or Lima Beans. 

- TYPE OF MEAL:  Ball Park, Cafeteria Lunch. in 45 minutes.

                            RESULTS

BOTTOM 2:  Taylor & Jonathon. - No Money

WINNER:  Kevin -won $10,000.