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Tournament of Champions - Episode Guide

Season 1

The Tournament Begins

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2020 (45 min)

The Tournament Begins

Guy Fieri welcomes 16 of the greatest chefs in the world to the most-intense culinary competition ever held. The chefs are ranked, and the first round battle lines are drawn, setting up epic clashes between two best friends, a would-be David and Goliath and a motivated underdog determined to take out the one of the competition's heaviest hitters.

Round One Continues

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2020 (45 min)

Round One Continues

Guy Fieri presides over tense battles as six new chefs fight desperately to advance out of the first round of the Tournament of Champions. Friendships are tested, reputations are on the line, and rivals go head-to-head in a nail-biting clash for the ages.

Final Eight Revealed

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2020 (45 min)

Final Eight Revealed

Host Guy Fieri takes the Tournament of Champions to the next level as an intense second round begins. Pressure mounts for the final eight chefs as the competition and judging get tougher, and a shocking result makes it clear that no chef is safe.

Down to the Top Four

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2020 (45 min)

Down to the Top Four

Host Guy Fieri continues the tournament, with the battles growing fiercer. One promising chef learns the hard way that there's no margin for error. Only four chefs remain, setting the stage for a no-holds-barred finale where only one competitor will emerge victorious.

A Champion is Crowned

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2020 (45 min)

A Champion is Crowned

Host Guy Fieri concludes the Tournament of Champions with two stunning semifinal battles and an epic finale that rocks the food world and crowns an unforgettable new champion.

Season 2

West Wild Card Play-In

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2021

West Wild Card Play-In

Four chefs from the West compete in exciting sudden death culinary matches, and the last chef standing wins the coveted eighth seed in the West bracket; Guy, Simon Majumdar and Justin Warner recap the battles and look ahead to the next round.

East Wild Card Play-In

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2021

East Wild Card Play-In

Guy Fieri welcomes four of the best chefs from the East to vie for the eighth seed in the East bracket of the main tournament; the four chefs have to battle each other, face the dreaded Randomizer and survive the blind judging.

The Bracket Begins

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2021

The Bracket Begins

Guy Fieri welcomes the final 16 chefs into the Tournament of Champions arena and reveals the new and returning chefs' seeds and matchups. The first round battles begin, and in three one-on-one sudden death battles, three chefs move on to the quarterfinals and three chefs are sent home.

Round One Continues

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2021

Round One Continues

Guy Fieri hosts as Tournament of Champions continues with first round battles. In one-on-one sudden death confrontations, three chefs conquer their opponents and the Randomizer to move on to the quarterfinals, and three chefs are eliminated and head home.

Final Eight Revealed

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2021

Final Eight Revealed

The final two battles of round one get underway. Guy Fieri welcomes the two winners to the final eight and reveals who will compete in the first quarterfinal battle. Three chefs move one step closer to winning the championship belt, and three chefs head home to begin practicing for next year.

End of the Quarterfinals

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2021

End of the Quarterfinals

Guy Fieri is joined by the six remaining quarterfinal chefs to contend with the dreaded Randomizer and face off against each other in sudden death battles. By the end, the top four chefs should be ready for battle in the finale, but on Tournament of Champions, anything can happen!

A Champion is Crowned

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2021

A Champion is Crowned

Guy Fieri welcomes the last remaining chefs for the tournament's epic semifinal battles. The final two chefs left standing face off in one more head-to-head battle, with the winner taking home the championship belt, a brand-new SUV and a special mystery prize.

Season 3

The Tournament Kicks Off

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2022

The Tournament Kicks Off

Guy Fieri reveals the seeds and matchups to all 32 chefs before kicking off round one with four one-on-one sudden death battles; four chefs will move on to round two, and four will be going home to train for next year.

The Randomizer's Revenge

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2022

The Randomizer's Revenge

Guy Fieri continues the first-round battles with four more one-on-one sudden death battles. Four chefs will conquer their opponent and the randomizer to move on to the Super 16, while four chefs will be eliminated and head home.

More Round 1 Rivalries

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2022

More Round 1 Rivalries

Guy Fieri continues the first round with four more jaw-dropping head-to-head sudden death battles. Ultimately, four chefs will conquer the randomizer, wow the judges and move on to the Super 16, while four chefs will be eliminated and head home.

The End of Round 1

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2022

The End of Round 1

It's the final first round battles as Guy Fieri presents four more intense one-on-one sudden death battles. Four culinary titans will move on to the round of 16, while four losing chefs will head home to begin their training for next year.

The Super 16 Sizzles

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2022

The Super 16 Sizzles

Guy Fieri welcomes the 16 remaining chefs into the arena to congratulate them on making it out of the first round and reveals who will be competing in the four one-on-one sudden death battles tonight. As always, four chefs move one step closer to winning the championship belt, and four chefs head home.

The Super 16 Sudden Death

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2022

The Super 16 Sudden Death

Guy Fieri welcomes eight more Super 16 chefs to face off against each other in sudden death battles. Four winning chefs will move on to the Great Eight round, and four will be sent packing.

8 Warriors Remain

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2022

8 Warriors Remain

Guy Fieri welcomes the eight remaining quarterfinal chefs to contend with the dreaded randomizer and face off against each other in sudden death battles. By the end of the night, the top four chefs will be selected to battle in the finale.

A Champion Is Crowned

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2022

A Champion Is Crowned

Guy Fieri welcomes the four remaining chefs for epic semifinal battles where the two chefs left standing will face off in one final head-to-head championship battle. Find out who takes home the championship belt, $100,000 in cash and, most importantly, the title of TOC Champion.

Season 4

The Battle Begins

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2023

The Battle Begins

There are new names and a randomizer twist; 32 chefs battle it out for the belt and $100,000; Guy Fieri reveals the seeds and matchups before the first eight chefs start round one with four one-on-one sudden death battles.

Randomizer Gone Wild

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2023

Randomizer Gone Wild

Guy Fieri continues the first round of culinary conflicts with four more sudden death battles; not only will the chefs need to conquer their opponent, they'll also be facing off against the upgraded randomizer with an all-new wild card category.

Win or Go Home

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2023

Win or Go Home

Guy Fieri introduces eight new chefs to their intense, one-on-one sudden death battles; four chefs will conquer the randomizer, wow the judges and move on to the Super 16 while the remaining chefs are eliminated and head home.

Final Face-Offs of the First Round

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Mar 12, 2023

Final Face-Offs of the First Round

Guy Fieri matches up the remaining eight chefs for the final round of jaw-dropping sudden death battles. Four culinary powerhouses will move onto the round of 16, while four losing chefs will head home to begin their training for next year.

Surf & Turf Battles

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2023

Surf & Turf Battles

Guy welcomes the 16 remaining chefs into the arena to congratulate them on making it out of the first round. After matching up eight chefs for the next round of battles, he reveals the randomizer twist -- double the proteins! The chefs will have to make surf-and-turf dishes in each round with the combination decided by the randomizer. As always, four chefs move one step closer to winning the championship belt, and four chefs head home.

The Super 16 Survivors

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2023

The Super 16 Survivors

Guy Fieri welcomes eight more Super 16 chefs to face off against each other in sudden death battles. The surf-and-turf randomizer continues as four winning chefs will move on into the Great Eight, and four will be sent packing.

The Great 8 Enter, the Final 4 Exit

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Apr 2, 2023

The Great 8 Enter, the Final 4 Exit

Guy welcomes the eight remaining battle-tested chefs to contend with the dreaded randomizer and take on each other in sudden death battles. By the night's end, four chefs will be left standing and need to get ready for battle in the finale.

And the Belt Goes To ...

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2023

And the Belt Goes To ...

Guy Fieri sets up four culinary titans for two epic semi-final battles, and the two chefs left standing will clash in a final head-to-head championship face-off. Only one contender will take home the belt, $100,000 in cash and, most importantly, the title of TOC Champion.

Season 5

Time for Battle

Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2024

Time for Battle

Guy Fieri kicks off year five of the biggest and toughest competition in the culinary world with four must-see first-round culinary battles! Thirty-two of the biggest names in the food world enter the kitchen arena, from seasoned competitors to TOC rookies who could go all the way. Plus, all four TOC Champions return to attempt what no one has done before -- repeat as champs. They'll have to navigate the five-wheeled beast known as The Randomizer and this field of elite chefs to win the belt, the coveted title and the biggest prize in TOC history, $150,000! 

First Round Battles Heat Up

Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2024

First Round Battles Heat Up

Guy Fieri continues the Tournament of Champions V first-round battles with heated rematches, as well as battles featuring newcomers determined to shake things up. In a must-see showdown of the night, it's TOC I champion Chef Brooke Williamson vs. the West A qualifier in a fight to dominate The Randomizer for a chance to win the belt, the coveted title and $150,000!

The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2024

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Guy Fieri continues the Tournament of Champions V first-round battles with four more intense one-on-one sudden death matches. Iron Chef Stephanie Izard faces off against Chef Eric Adjepong, while superstar competitor Chef Antonia Lofaso takes on TOC newcomer Chef Casey Thompson. Then, Michelin-star Chef Adam Sobel goes toe-to-toe with Top Chef all-star Lee-Anne Wong. In the final battle of the night, TOC champion Chef Maneet Chauhan takes on the East A qualifier winner.

The Good, the Bad and the Randomizer

Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2024

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It's the final four first-round battles as Guy Fieri welcomes culinary rockstar Chef Michael Voltaggio to face off against Chef Crista Luedtke, while New York newcomer Chef Dale Talde takes on battle-tested TOC all-star Karen Akunowicz. Then, Chef Carlos Anthony tries to continue his recent winning streak as he takes on three-time James Beard nominee Chef Shota Nakajima. In the final first round battle of the tournament, the East B qualifier winner will attempt to take down TOC Champion Chef Tiffani Faison.

The Super 16 Step Up

Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2024

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The first round of Tournament of Champions V is history as Guy Fieri welcomes the victorious Super 16 back into the arena to kick off the second round of competition with four must-see matchups. Four chefs will move one step closer to winning the championship belt and the biggest prize in TOC history, while four chefs will head home to train for next season.

Wild Card High Jinks

Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2024

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The second round action continues as the last of the Super 16 fight for a chance at the quarterfinals. Guy Fieri has four final spots in the Great 8 that will put each winning chef one step closer to winning the belt, the coveted title and $150,000.

The Great 8 Faceoff

Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2024

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Guy Fieri welcomes the victorious Great 8 back into the arena to compete in the toughest quarterfinals in Tournament of Champions history, where they'll have to face each other along with the dreaded randomizer in sudden death showdowns.

And the Winner Is

Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2024

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Guy Fieri challenges the final four culinary titans with two epic semifinal battles, where the two chefs left standing will faceoff in one final head-to-head championship showdown. Their dishes will be judged by five culinary legends, and only one chef will earn the belt, the coveted title, and the biggest prize in TOC history -- $150,000.

Specials

Countdown to the Kickoff

Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: Feb 27, 2022 (60 min)

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To get ready for the kickoff of this season, Guy Fieri, along with his TOC sideline reporters Justin Warner and Simon Majumdar, reveals this year's bracket, breaks down each matchup and gives sneak peeks of each battle.

The Qualifiers: Two Chances To Make the Tournament

Episode: S05 Special | Airdate: Feb 7, 2024 (60 min)

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Tournament of Champions V is almost here, and there are more amazing chefs than spots in the bracket. For the first time ever, Guy Fieri kicks things off with a 16-chef qualifier series, where the competitors will have the chance to earn one of the four remaining eight-seed slots in the TOC main bracket. Eight hopefuls chef get the competition rolling as they will have to conquer two intense battles against the other chefs and the dreaded randomizer in order to earn a spot in the main bracket where they will take on the former champions!

The Qualifiers: Go Big or Go Home

Episode: S05 Special | Airdate: Feb 7, 2024 (60 min)

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The Tournament of Champions qualifiers continue with four chefs battling to win the number eight seed in the East A division. Whoever can win over a panel of TOC Champions in a blind taste test will get the opportunity to compete against TOC Champ Maneet Chauhan in the main tournament. They'll have to conquer two intense battles against the other chefs and the dreaded randomizer.

The Qualifiers: Four More Hopefuls Find Out Their Fate

Episode: S05 Special | Airdate: Feb 14, 2024 (60 min)

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Guy Fieri welcomes eight more hopeful chefs to battle it out for the final two spots in the Tournament of Champions V bracket. Whoever can come out on top after the intense battles will earn an eighth-seed spot and face a past TOC champ in the main tournament, but only if they can conquer the dreaded randomizer and satisfy the taste buds of a panel of TOC champions.

The Qualifiers: The Final Shot

Episode: S05 Special | Airdate: Feb 14, 2024 (60 min)

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This is it! The final qualifier event for Tournament of Champions V. While three amazing chefs have already earned their spots in the main tournament, the remaining four west contenders will fight for the last spot in the bracket and, ultimately, a battle against the reigning champ, Chef Mei Lin.

Tournament of Champions V: The Bracket Reveal

Episode: S05 Special | Airdate: Feb 14, 2024 (60 min)

Tournament of Champions V: The Bracket Reveal

The wait is almost over. Thirty-two of the world's best chefs are about to descend upon the Tournament of Champions arena to battle it out for the most coveted title in the food universe. Before they enter the arena and the battles begin, Guy Fieri and his sideline reporters, Justin Warner and Simon Majumdar, reveal this year's bracket and preview all 32 of the baller chefs, including all four previous TOC champions. Plus, they'll preview every twist, turn and spin of the mean culinary machine, the Randomizer.

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