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Superchef Grudge Match - Episode Guide

Season 1

Salt in the Wound

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2023

Salt in the Wound

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes two matchups of superstar chefs to settle their deeply personal feuds. In match one, Chef Chris Oh seeks vengeance for a Koreatown cook-off loss to Chef Wes Lieberher, and the stakes get amped up when the loser promises to get a tattoo of the winner's name! In the second match, sparks fly when Chef Robyn Almodovar comes to teach some respect to her old protégé Chef Zack Roth, who she says refuses to give her credit for launching his career. In the end, the Grudge Match victors walk out with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chefs' knife roll and bragging rights for life!

Defending Domination

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2023

Defending Domination

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes two world-class culinary matchups to the center ring to settle their long-standing food feuds. In the first match, Chef Carlos Anthony calls out Chef Brian Malarkey, his mentor of more than 10 years, to prove he's finally surpassed the master. Then in the match two, Chef Antonia Lofaso challenges her frenemy Jet Tila to a rematch of their semi-final battle on Tournament of Champions, where Jet beat Antonia by one point. In the end, only the victors will leave the arena with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chefs' knife roll and bragging rights for life!

Titans of TOC

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2023

Titans of TOC

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes superstar chefs to settle their grudges with their personal knives and $10,000 on the line. In match one, Food Network Star Chef Christian Petroni puts his hometown feast up against TOC Champion, Chef Maneet Chauhan. Then, Tournament of Champions sideline commentators Chef Justin Warner and world-renowned author Chef Simon Majundar throw down once and for all to see who's the better chef.

Iron Chef Showdown

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2023

Iron Chef Showdown

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson hosts two matchups between America's finest chefs as they settle their grudges for $10,000. In an Iron Chef Gauntlet rematch, Chef Shota Nakajima seeks to avenge his loss to Iron Chef, Top Chef and James Beard Award winner Stephanie Izard in a battle for chicken dish supremacy. Then, Drew Bent confronts Masterchef winner Claudia Sandoval over her social media snub of his new restaurant as they wage war over Mexican dishes.

Adding Insult to Injury

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2023

Adding Insult to Injury

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes two pairings of superstar chefs to finish their bitter grudges from past losses in competition. In the first match, Top Chef alum Chef Marcel Vigneron calls out fellow Top Chef finalist Chef Shirley Chung, not for her win against him in Tournament of Champions, but for her mean-spirited comment about his son just before the battle began. In the second match, Chef Adam Pawlak brings in his former Hell's Kitchen teammate, Chef Declan Horgan, for betraying him by putting him up for elimination.

Runners-Up Rematch

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2023

Runners-Up Rematch

Four culinary heavy hitters join Darnell "Superchef" Ferguson for a double-decker rematch. First, celebrated author Nikki Dinki calls out her best friend and Food Network Star champ Chef Damaris Phillips to show the world that even 10 years later, she deserves to be a star. Then, restaurateur Tom Pizzica takes a second shot at Food Network Star Chef Aarti Sequeira. Tom thinks he was robbed 10 years ago, and this will be his chance to prove that the judges got it wrong.

Hometown Smack Down

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2023

Hometown Smack Down

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four culinary masters to the center ring to settle long-standing, deeply personal hometown rivalries. First, celebrated Sonoma County chefs Tracey Shepos-Cenami and Crista Luedtke put their precious knives and reputations on the line to prove who's best in wine country. Then, acclaimed Chef Jonathan Stranger challenges crosstown rival Chef Kevin Lee to an epic fried-food fight to prove, once and for all, who is the greatest chef in Oklahoma City.

Unfinished Business

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2023

Unfinished Business

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes two clashing pairs of superstar chefs to his arena to resolve feuds that both have been boiling for more than 10 years each. In the first match, Chef Aaron May's bad blood with Chef Ilan Hall began when they line-cooked Spanish food in a cramped restaurant kitchen and big egos clashed, so now it's tapas to the death. The second match, rooted in Darnell's hometown, pits Chef Davonte Bolden against his partner from Guys Grocery Games, Chef Randy Pasch, who he blames for their devastating sweet and savory loss.

When Egos Erupt

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2023

When Egos Erupt

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four fired-up chefs to bring the heat into the kitchen. First up, it's a Tar Heel throwdown as Chopped winner Chris Coleman seeks to take the title of North Carolina's best chef from Executive Chef Travis Myers. Then, the temperature rises in a Food Network Star rematch as Beat Bobby Flay winner Chad Rosenthal faces Iron Chef veteran Viet Pham in a fried chicken fight.

In-House Beef

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2023

In-House Beef

Darnell Ferguson invites two chef pairings to settle their beefs; 'David Lee Kitchen aims to prove to business partner Derrick Bivens that he can make a better burger.

Twist of the Knife

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2023

Twist of the Knife

Darnell Ferguson invites superstar chefs to finally put an end to their personal feuds; Chris Oh aims to reclaim Koreatown after a cook-off loss to Wes Lieberher, while Robyn Almodovar has a lesson in respect for her old protégé Zack Roth.

Battle Italiano

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2023

Battle Italiano

Darnell Ferguson welcomes four culinary heavy hitters for an intense battle Italiano; Gabriella Baldwin calls out the die-hard Italian purist, chef Mauro Queiro; restaurateur Eric Greenspan has a beef to settle with Rocco DiSpirito.
 

Season 2

Surf-and-Turf Wars

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Dec 26, 2023

Surf-and-Turf Wars

In the season premiere, host Darnell Ferguson welcomes four culinary masters to the center ring to settle long-standing turf wars and personal hometown rivalries. In the first match, acclaimed Chef Matt Klum calls out his former boss and restaurateur Chef Dana Downs to prove she made a huge mistake letting him go ten years ago. In the second match, the renowned Chef Danny Wilson challenges Food Network Star runner-up Jay Ducote in a head-to-head battle to prove, once and for all, who is the real deal when it comes to Southern cuisine. In the end, judges Catherine McCord and Justin Sutherland choose who will leave the arena with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chef and, most importantly, lifelong bragging rights. 

GGG Grudges

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2024

GGG Grudges

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson invites four Guys Grocery Games OG's to put their knives on the line as judges Aarti Sequeira and Brooke Williamson settle the chefs' festering grudges. In the first battle, celebrity host Catherine McCord calls out fellow GGG judge and food critic Troy Johnson for steamrolling the judging panel. In the second battle, legendary chef Antonia Lofaso can't wait to show her fellow GGG champion, chef Brian Malarkey, that his victory over her in a past competition was a fluke and that she's the real winner, then and now.

Frenemy Feuds

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2024

Frenemy Feuds

Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four friends with grudges to battle it out and impress judges Brian Malarkey and Lee Anne Wong for $10,000, their favorite chef knives and bragging rights for life. Chef Matt Jordan, an executive chef for a global food company, still carries a chip on his shoulder because Chef Gio Osso wouldn't promote him to Chef de Cuisine at his award-winning restaurant seven years ago. Then, celebrity Chef Joe Sasto resents his best friend Iron Chef Justin Sutherland's habit of failing to prep their events and arriving only when it's time for the accolades.

All Stars Settle the Score

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2024

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Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson prepares the arena as long-time rivals compete in two epic all-star battles for the favor of judges Eric Adjepong and Stephanie Izard. In the first match, Chef Nate Appleman takes on Chef Amanda Freitag to show the world that he's ready to join the elite corps of chefs who compete on Tournament of Champions. In the second match, there's old beef to settle when Chef Jonathon Sawyer challenges Chef Chris Cosentino for the title of America's Meat Master.

Students vs. Masters

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2024

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Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes two pairings of superstar mentors and their mentees to his arena to settle their grudges in front of judges Joe Sasto and Aarti Sequeira with $10,000 and their personal chef knives on the line. In the first match, Hawaiian transplant Chef Shaymus Alwin calls out Hawaiian native Chef Colin Hazama to prove he is the master of Hawaiian cuisine. Then, Top Chef alum Chef Joe Flamm calls out his former boss, Iron Chef Stephanie Izard, in a deep dish battle for Chicago turf.

Local Reputations

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate:

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Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes four chefs to settle some turf wars with $10,000 and their personal knives on the line. In the first battle, Northern California caterer Lamont Perriman calls out rival caterer Terry Braggs for creeping in on his territory, wooing clients with his personality rather than talent and hard work. In the second battle, Top Chef alum Lee Anne Wong challenges James Beard nominee Sheldon Simeon to redeem herself after he judged her off Alex vs. America for her Hawaiian dish. She wants to prove to Sheldon, as well as judges Chris Cosentino and Antonia Lofaso, that she belongs on the list of Hawaii's best chefs.

Family Food Fight

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate:

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Darnell "SuperChef" Ferguson welcomes two pairings of superstar chefs to his arena to settle long-time grudges that hit close to home. In match one, Executive Chef Tia Raiford challenges her husband and cookbook author Matthew Raiford to see which chef gets top billing in their home kitchen. In match two, Darnell's Louisville friends Austin "Box" Harris and "Rock" Alan battle for respect after a decade of smack talking around town. It's up to judges Kelsey Barnard Clark and Jonathon Sawyer to decide who will walk out with a $10,000 cash prize, a special knife from the losing chef's knife roll and bragging rights for life!

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