Alex vs America - Season 3

First aired: 4/16/2023 10 episodes

Episodes

1. Alex vs James Beard Winners

Aired: 4/16/2023

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 they're 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.

2. Alex vs Chicken

Aired: 4/23/2023

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

3. Alex vs Bacon

Aired: 4/30/2023

Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and three skilled chefs from across the country meet host Eric Adjepong to take on one of America's 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. They'll have to prove their abilities and bacon know-how in front of judges Chris Cosentino and Cara Nicoletti to best Chef Alex with the country's most-loved protein.

4. Alex vs Southern Comfort

Aired: 5/7/2023

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

5. Alex vs Salmon

Aired: 5/14/2023

Three of the country's most skilled salmon experts look to prove their knowledge of fish can compete with Alex Guarnaschelli's experience.

6. Alex vs Hawaii

Aired: 5/21/2023

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

7. Alex vs Pastry

Aired: 5/28/2023

Host Eric Adjepong welcomes three experienced competition pastry chefs from Kentucky, California and New Jersey to outshine Alex Guarnaschelli's 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.

8. Alex vs Game Day

Aired: 6/4/2023

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.

9. Alex vs Potatoes

Aired: 6/11/2023

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

10. Alex vs California

Aired: 6/11/2023

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.