Tournament of Champions

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  • TV-G
  • 2020
  • 5 Seasons
  • 8.2  (601)

Tournament of Champions is a culinary competition show that aired on the Food Network in 2020. The show brings together some of the most skilled and accomplished chefs from around the country to compete against one another in a bracket-style tournament. The contestants are not only judged on the taste and presentation of their dishes, but also on their ability to think on their feet and adapt to challenges that are thrown their way.

The show is hosted by the famous Food Network personality Guy Fieri, who is joined by guest judges Justin Warner and Simon Majumdar. These judges have impressive culinary backgrounds and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the competition. They provide insightful critiques of the chefs' dishes and help to keep the competition fair and balanced.

One of the unique aspects of Tournament of Champions is the format of the competition. Each round of the tournament is divided into two heats, with two chefs competing in each heat. The chefs are not given a set list of ingredients or a specific recipe to follow - instead, they have to rummage through a pantry stocked with mystery ingredients and create a dish on the fly. The dishes are then judged by the panel of judges, with one chef being declared the winner and advancing to the next round.

As the competition progresses, the challenges become increasingly difficult. The chefs are asked to prepare dishes with fewer and fewer ingredients, or to incorporate elements of an unusual ingredient into their dish. In one memorable episode, the chefs were asked to cook with offal - the lesser-known cuts of meat such as liver, heart, and tripe. This challenge is not for the faint of heart, and it truly separated the skilled from the unskilled.

Another interesting twist on the competition is the "advantage tokens" that are awarded to the winners of each heat. These tokens can be redeemed in subsequent rounds to provide an advantage to the chef who holds them. For example, a chef might use an advantage token to have more time to cook, or to select their ingredients first from the pantry. This adds an extra layer of strategy to the competition, as the chefs have to decide when and how to use their tokens most effectively.

Ultimately, the chefs who make it to the final rounds of the tournament are some of the most accomplished and talented in the industry. They have to be skilled not only in cooking, but also in thinking on their feet, adapting to challenges, and working under pressure. The judges provide insightful commentary on each dish, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each chef's creation.

Tournament of Champions is a thrilling and entertaining show that offers a glimpse into the world of professional cooking. It showcases some of the best and brightest chefs in the industry, and provides an exciting competition that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With the help of Guy Fieri, Justin Warner, and Simon Majumdar, Tournament of Champions is a must-watch for any fan of culinary competitions.

In short, Tournament of Champions is a high-stakes culinary competition that pits the best chefs in the industry against one another in a bracket-style tournament. With mystery ingredients, advantage tokens, and expert judges, the show is a thrilling and entertaining look at the world of professional cooking.

Tournament of Champions is a series that ran for 5 seasons (46 episodes) between March 4, 2020 and on Food Network

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Seasons
And the Winner Is
8. And the Winner Is
April 7, 2024
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.
The Great 8 Faceoff
7. The Great 8 Faceoff
March 31, 2024
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.
Wild Card High Jinks
6. Wild Card High Jinks
March 24, 2024
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 Super 16 Step Up
5. The Super 16 Step Up
March 17, 2024
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.
The Good, the Bad and the Randomizer
4. The Good, the Bad and the Randomizer
March 10, 2024
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 Stakes Have Never Been Higher
3. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
March 3, 2024
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.
First Round Battles Heat Up
2. First Round Battles Heat Up
February 25, 2024
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!
Time for Battle
1. Time for Battle
February 18, 2024
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! 
Qualifier: A Chance to Make It
101. Qualifier: A Chance to Make It
February 14, 2024
Tournament of Champions V is almost here, and there are more chefs than bracket spots. 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 bracket.
Qualifier: Go Big or Go Home
102. Qualifier: Go Big or Go Home
February 14, 2024
The Tournament of Champions qualifiers continue as four chefs battle to win the number eight seed in the East A division. Whoever can win over a panel of TOC Champions will get the opportunity to compete against Maneet Chauhan in the main tournament.
Qualifier: The Final Shot
103. Qualifier: The Final Shot
February 19, 2024
While three amazing chefs have already earned their eight-seed spots in Tournament of Champions, 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.
Qualifier: Four More Hopefuls
104. Qualifier: Four More Hopefuls
February 21, 2024
Four hopeful chefs battle for the final spot in our East B Division. They'll have to satisfy the taste buds of a panel of TOC Champions and conquer the randomizer -- twice -- to earn their eight-seed bracket spot against TOC Champ Tiffani Faison.
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Where to Watch Tournament of Champions
Tournament of Champions is available for streaming on the Food Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Tournament of Champions on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Sling, Google Play, Apple TV and Food Network.
  • Premiere Date
    March 4, 2020
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (601)
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