Tournament of Champions
Brackets set. Knives Sharpened. Game On.
Host Guy Fieri gathers the world's greatest chefs for the most-intense culinary competition ever held. Emotions run high in the single-elimination, sudden-death bracket tournament as the competitors face off in head-to-head battles to stay alive. As the pressure mounts, shocking surprises unfold both inside and outside the arena. All the chefs have the talent and skill to walk away with the ultimate championship title in food, but only one will win the Tournament of Champions.
Seasons
1. The Tournament Begins
Air Date: 2020-03-04
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.
2. Round One Continues
Air Date: 2020-03-11
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.
3. Final Eight Revealed
Air Date: 2020-03-18
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.
4. Down to the Top Four
Air Date: 2020-03-25
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.
5. A Champion is Crowned
Air Date: 2020-04-01
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.
1. West Wild Card Play-In
Air Date: 2021-03-07
Tournament of Champions is back. There were so many chefs clamoring to get into the bracket that Guy Fieri expanded the tournament to include two wild card play-in rounds. Four incredible chefs from the West compete in exciting sudden death culinary matches, and the last chef standing will win the coveted 8th seed in the West bracket.
2. East Wild Card Play-In
Air Date: 2021-03-14
Guy Fieri welcomes four of the best chefs from the East to vie for the 8th 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 last chef standing makes it into the main bracket kick-off.
3. The Bracket Begins
Air Date: 2021-03-21
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.
4. Round One Continues
Air Date: 2021-03-28
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.
5. Final Eight Revealed
Air Date: 2021-04-04
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.
6. End of the Quarterfinals
Air Date: 2021-04-11
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!
7. A Champion Is Crowned
Air Date: 2021-04-18
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.
1. The Tournament Kicks Off
Air Date: 2022-02-27
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.
2. The Randomizer's Revenge
Air Date: 2022-03-06
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.
3. More Round 1 Rivalries
Air Date: 2022-03-13
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.
4. The End of Round 1
Air Date: 2022-03-20
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.
5. The Super 16 Sizzles
Air Date: 2022-03-27
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.
6. The Super 16 Sudden Death
Air Date: 2022-04-03
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.
7. 8 Warriors Remain
Air Date: 2022-04-10
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.
8. A Champion Is Crowned
Air Date: 2022-04-17
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.
1. The Battle Begins
Air Date: 2023-02-19
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.
2. Randomizer Gone Wild
Air Date: 2023-02-26
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.
3. Win or Go Home
Air Date: 2023-03-05
Guy Fieri introduces eight new chefs to their intense, one-on-one sudden death battles. Ultimately, four chefs will conquer the randomizer, wow the judges and move onto the Super 16, while the remaining chefs are eliminated and head home
4. Final Face-Offs of the First Round
Air Date: 2023-03-12
Guy Fieri matches up the remaining eight chefs for the final round of jaw-dropping sudden death battles; four culinary powerhouses will move on to the round of 16 while four losing chefs will head home to begin their training for next year.
5. Surf & Turf Battles
Air Date: 2023-03-19
Guy Fieri matches up eight chefs for the next round of battles and reveals the randomizer twist -- double the proteins! The chefs will have to make surf-and-turf dishes in each face-off with the combination decided by the randomizer.
6. The Super 16 Survivors
Air Date: 2023-03-26
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
7. The Great 8 Enter, the Final 4 Exit
Air Date: 2023-04-02
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.
8. And The Belt Goes To...
Air Date: 2023-04-09
Guy Fieri sets up four culinary titans for two epic semi-final battles, and chefs left standing will clash in a head-to-head championship face-off. Only one contender will take home the belt, $100,000 in cash and the title of TOC Champion.
1. Time for Battle
Air Date: 2024-02-18
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!
2. First Round Battles Heat Up
Air Date: 2024-02-25
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!
3. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
Air Date: 2024-03-03
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.
4. The Good, the Bad and the Randomizer
Air Date: 2024-03-10
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.
5. The Super 16 Step Up
Air Date: 2024-03-17
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.
6. Wild Card High Jinks
Air Date: 2024-03-24
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.
7. The Great 8 Faceoff
Air Date: 2024-03-31
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
8. And the Winner Is
Air Date: 2024-04-07
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
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Rating
6.7/10
Release Date
2020-03-04
Episodes
36 (5 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Production Companies
Lando Entertainment
Knuckle Sandwich Productions