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Heat Seekers - Episode Guide

Season 1

New Orleans

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Jul 17, 2011

New Orleans

Chefs Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking take on tongue-torching food in The Big Easy, with stops for hot sausage Po' boys, kickin' jambalaya and Cajun-style crawfish. The spicy quest ends at a true hotspot in the French Quarter, where the boys battle it out to see who can finish a bowl of legendary Creole gumbo laced with XXXX Voodoo sauce! Got milk?

Chicago

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Jul 22, 2011

Chicago

Chefs Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking throw down in the Windy City, facing off to see who can handle the gut-wrenching heat of the Super Painful Pizza. They also visit the legendary hot dog home of "The Atomic Bomb," and meet a chef with 4,000-bottles of hot sauce and Cajun recipes that leave customers in tears!

Seattle

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Jul 29, 2011

Seattle

Chefs Roger Mooking and Aaron Sanchez discover Seattle's most dangerous gastronomic experience: the 7-Alarm Chicken Wing Challenge, then go head-to-head to see who can handle the heat. They also visit a vegan Thai restaurant with dishes that bring all comers to their knees, and a local hangout with a Habanero-infused meal called "The Bloody Joe."

Santa Fe

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Aug 5, 2011

Santa Fe

It's serious Southwestern Sting as chefs Roger Mooking and Aaron Sanchez challenge their palates with smokin' hot Santa Fe red and green chili. Then, it's true 'hot' chocolate made with some of the hottest chili peppers out there. But there can only be one Chili Champion, and the boys' showdown is a pulled-pork sandwich so hot, that even the chili-loving locals can't take it.

Miami

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Aug 12, 2011

Miami

Chefs Roger Mooking and Aaron Sanchez seek food that's hotter-than-the-sun on the balmy beaches of Miami. Authentic Jamaican jerk chicken and fiery Peruvian ceviche bring the heat, but at a hip Mexican eatery, the boys challenge each other to the hottest drink on the planet: the Vato Loco.

Charleston

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2011

Charleston

In South Carolina, chefs Roger Mooking and Aaron Sanchez discover the true meaning of Southern heat. They indulge in tongue-torching dishes like XXX Spicy Oyster Shooters, Spicy Sriracha Doughnuts and Jalapeno Mac and Cheese! And then, it's chef versus chef, as the boys face off with a plate of killer nachos, drenched in Death Relish salsa.

Philadelphia

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Sep 2, 2011

Philadelphia

Chefs Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking hit Rocky's home turf looking for spicy food that packs a punch. Contenders include a spicy Philly Cheesesteak known at 'The Heater,' and killer Sicilian dishes in the famous Italian Market. The hot-and-spicy-heavyweight hails from Old City, as the boys challenge each other to finish off a rack of infamous Hellfire Ribs.

Los Angeles

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2011

Los Angeles

Chefs Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking seek out food that's hotter than a Hollywood disaster flick. From an East LA taco joint known for helluva spicy tacos to Diablo Burgers in Hollywood, the climax of their quest is the hottest sushi roll in town covered in 'Shut-up Sauce.' Which leading man has what is takes to take down the Five Star Sushi Roll?

Season 2

Dallas

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2012

Dallas

Chefs Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking hit Dallas for a tongue-torching challenge of Hotter than Hell sliders -- and the loser has looks like a clown. Literally. Plus, Texas style "Wangs," and creole-style enchiladas with ghost pepper sauce.

Las Vegas

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2012

Las Vegas

With a name like Fire Breathing Dragon - you KNOW there's gonna be heat. Chefs Roger Mooking and Aaron Sanchez face off to see who can handle the hottest sushi roll on the Vegas strip, and somebody's gonna really lose his shirt. Plus, a Mexican chicken dish called "Cry Today, Cry Tomorrow" and Jalapeno drenched Potato Twisters.

San Diego

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2012

San Diego

In San Diego, chefs Aarón Sánchez and Roger Mooking tackle the hottest pepper they've ever tasted. It's a Naga Viper drenched Pork Carnitas challenge, with the loser singing for his food, Mariachi style. Plus, Charger football legend Junior Seau's restaurant for the hottest Ahi Poke in Southern California, and an island fiery favorite, Mango Pepper Shrimp.

Nashville

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2012

Nashville

It's a clash of the Titans in Nashville, TN as chefs Roger Mooking and Aarón Sánchez are joined by Titan's safety Jordan Babineaux for a fiery face-off with Satan's Tongue Hot Chicken. Loser gets an NFL-style cool down. Plus, the Vodka of Doom and comfort food with a fiery twist: Habanero Mac N' Cheese and Diablo Pasta.

Tampa Bay

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Feb 13, 2012

Tampa Bay

Chefs Aarón Sánchez and Roger Mooking hit Tampa Bay, FL to battle the Inferno Bowl, a megasoup so dangerous no one has ever finished it. $1,000 is on the line for the winner. Plus, a bloody-hot BLT and Volcano Gator Nuggets drenched in Ghost Pepper mayo.

Kansas City

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Feb 20, 2012

Kansas City

For chefs Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking, Heat Seekers is a tongue-testing odyssey to discover the most delicious and dangerous spicy food in the country - and figure out why it's so much fun to eat. In each city, they discover the secrets of everything from Mexican to Korean to Indian cuisine then subject themselves to a test of who can handle the heat. What results are either tears of laughter or tears of pain... Usually, it's both.

Washington, D.C.

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2012

Washington, D.C.

In Washington D.C., chefs Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking take on a fiery chicken kebab challenge that's so blistering hot, it will force the loser to concede and proclaim the victor the superior Heat Seeker. Plus, spicy Greek gyros drenched in a scorching Harissa sauce, and a spicy spin on the classic D.C. half-smoke.

Atlanta

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2012

Atlanta

Atlanta is ready to rumble when chefs Aaron Sanchez and Roger Mooking compete alongside pro wrestlers in the "Il Diavolo" pizza challenge to see who can stand the heat. Also, a kicked up shrimp and grits and a piping hot Pork Belly Bun with aji coban "sambal."

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