Cutthroat Kitchen

Cutthroat Kitchen

Just how far is a chef willing to go to win a cooking competition? Cutthroat Kitchen hands four chefs each $25,000 and the opportunity to spend that money on helping themselves or sabotaging their competitors. Ingredients will be thieved, utensils destroyed and valuable time on the clock lost when the chefs compete to cook delicious dishes while also having to outplot the competition. With Alton Brown as the devilish provocateur, nothing is out of bounds when money changes hands and we see just how far chefs will go to ensure they have the winning dish.

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Seasons

1. Vive le Sabotage

Air Date: 2013-08-11

In this unpredictable episode of Cutthroat Kitchen, pocketknives and thievery turn this turkey dinner into a not so "Thanksgiving." Then we'll see which chef gets burned when they're forced to make an edible French toast with burnt bread. And finally, one chef gets their hands dirty when they have to make a lobster roll without utensils.

2. Pork Chops and Sabotage

Air Date: 2013-08-18

In this sadistic episode of savory sabotage, we'll find out if the chefs can make a winning pork chops and applesauce dish ... without the use of pork chops or apples! Then we'll see a literal meltdown, as the chefs compete to make the perfect mac and cheese. And finally, one chef has to swim upstream as they're forced to whip up fish and chips without use of a fryer.

3. Tac'o the Town

Air Date: 2013-08-25

In this episode full of culinary curveballs, we'll see if one chef can tempt the judge when they're forced to make tacos with bologna. Then we'll find out who the real traitors are as the chefs try to derail each other's Eggs Benedict. And finally we'll see if one chef can hold it together while they try to keep their crab cake from falling apart.

4. Let Them Eat Cupcakes

Air Date: 2013-09-01

One chef is forced to use mystery meat in their cheesesteak, while another has to make cupcakes in a microwave oven. Also: Pie crust is substituted for pizza dough.

5. Winner, Winner, Fried Chicken Dinner

Air Date: 2013-09-08

A chef is tasked with turning snack foods from a gas station into gourmet ravioli. Other challenges include making burgers on a camp stove; and pairing fried chicken with giblets.

6. Wing It

Air Date: 2013-09-15

In this devilishly fun episode of Cutthroat Kitchen, we'll see which chef is the most cold blooded as they bid on a chance to freeze an opponent for 10 whole minutes. Then, one of the chefs will have to wing it when they're forced to use some strange ingredients in their chicken wing plate. And in an exciting climax, we'll see which chef will take home the dough with their superior gourmet doughnuts.

7. Tiny Tools, Big Problems

Air Date: 2013-09-22

Things really heat up in the kitchen as one chef forces an opponent to create a perfect grilled cheese with a hand torch. Then, one chef might come off like a big jerk as they make an opponent fill their shepherd's pie with beef jerky. Finally, we'll find out how a fortune cookie actually changes one chef's fortune in a climactic egg roll showdown.

8. Steak Out

Air Date: 2013-09-29

In this episode full of culinary combat, the stakes are raised when one chef earns the exclusive right to salt their steak. Then one chef's world is turned upside down as they're challenged to make a perfect omelet on the underside of a pan. And finally, one chef sticks it to another as they force them to serve their bananas foster on a stick.

9. Kiss My Grits

Air Date: 2013-10-06

All of the competitors throw their chips into the pot in a cutthroat auction, for the right to force a rival to make nachos without utensils. Then, we'll see how one chef deals with a flavorful dilemma as they must hand in their herbs and spices and use savory jelly beans to flavor their sausage and peppers dish. Finally, one chef shows true grit as they attempt to make shrimp and grits without grits.

10. Humble Pie

Air Date: 2013-10-13

The competition gets rolling when one chef has to wear oven mitts to roll up his burrito. Then one chef gets "served" as they deal with creating the perfect pie using a pie server as their only tool. Finally, it's a jungle out there in the final teriyaki bowl challenge when one chef is forced to harvest all of their water from whole coconuts.

11. Un-Holy Trinity

Air Date: 2013-10-20

Time to see how the chefs stack up for the round one pancake challenge! Then, times get tough in Cutthroat Kitchen when one chef is forced to cut their overflowing jambalaya ingredients to just five pounds. Finally, one chef "meats" their match when they get "creamed" (or smashed?) by the winning dish of meatloaf and mashed potatoes.

12. Chicken Cordon 'Blue'

Air Date: 2013-10-27

In this comfort food episode of Cutthroat Kitchen, these chefs are anything but comfortable. Watch as one chef attempts lasagna "grate"-ness as they make an opponent grate a three pound block of Parmesan cheese! Then, there's a noticeable chill in the area when one chef denies his opponent the ability to taste their chili. Finally, one chef fights until he's blue in the face when he's forced to make his chicken cordon bleu ... blue.

13. S'more Sabotage

Air Date: 2013-11-03

In this episode of Cutthroat Kitchen, we take it back to the classics. As the chefs battle to make the most be"wich"ing sandwich, things get switched up when two chefs are forced to swap their baskets! Then, sharing is anything but caring in the fiery barbecue round when two chefs have to share their cook time. Finally, the competition gets s'more heat when one chef adds s'more fuel to the flame when they force their opponent to build their own campfire.

1. Wham, Clam, Thank You, Ma'am

Air Date: 2013-12-15

Things steam up when a chef is forced to cook an entire meal with a household iron. Then, a chef's clams casino gets supersized when they're forced to use geoduck. Things finally cool down in the kitchen, except for one chef who becomes extremely shaken up, when making an ice cream sundae.

2. Duck, Duck, Gnocchi

Air Date: 2013-12-22

Things get messy when one chef is forced to wear a potato masher on their hand while making gnocchi. Then, one chef is turned into a handy man when they're given broken cooking utensils and a roll of duct tape. And finally, there's more than meets the eye when one chef's ice cream toppings are swapped out for some unusual imposters.

3. Shrimp or Get Off the Pot Sticker

Air Date: 2013-12-29

One chef gets put in a sticky situation when their pot sticker wrappers are doused in honey. Then, two chefs get up close and personal when they are forced to share ingredients to create their best peanut butter and jelly. And in a climatic conclusion, it's fresh versus frozen when a chef must harvest their shrimp from a block of ice.

4. The Yolk's on You

Air Date: 2014-01-05

Giada De Laurentiis guest judges this episode of Cutthroat Kitchen and is welcomed with a sweet version of a deviled egg. Then, one chef must avoid being canned when they have to create chicken and waffles with a whole canned chicken. Finally, we see if one chef can create a delicious dessert after their sugar is replaced with sugar cane.

5. Cutthroat Kiddy Kitchen

Air Date: 2014-01-12

It's a tough dilemma when one chef forces another to choose between cooking with canned chicken or forfeit half their cooking time. Then, two chefs battle the cutthroat kitchen ball and chain when they are forced to share knives and tools. And in a climatic culmination, one chef has big problems with a tiny kitchen.

6. Soupsy Daisy

Air Date: 2014-01-19

One chef must get to work when they are handed a 500 watt work light as their only heat source to cook a quesadilla. Then it's careful cooking when someone is forced to cook chicken soup on a cookie sheet. And finally, Alton's bait bucket becomes one chef's main supply for a fish fry.

7. A Penny for Your Chocolates

Air Date: 2014-01-26

A chef is turned into a potato artist when they are forced to mold French fries out of a vat of mashed potatoes. Then it's time to go camping when a chef must build a fire to cook a kebab plate. Finally, one chef takes more than their fare share of turns, while searching for chocolate for their chocolate chip cookies.

8. A Crepe-y Situation

Air Date: 2014-02-02

One chef has their arms full when they're forced to do all of their ingredient shopping without the use of a basket. Then, someone needs to think fast when they have to start their huevos rancheros over from scratch. And one chef attempts not to get bent out of shape even though their crepe pan is.

9. Melts in Your Pot, Not in Your Hand

Air Date: 2014-02-09

Two chefs must get creative when they're handed peelings or skinless potatoes to make potato skins. Then one chef goes island style when they must harvest all their water from coconuts to make pad Thai. Finally, a surprise party in the kitchen sends one chef searching for the right gift to complete their cake.

10. Foul Play

Air Date: 2014-02-16

Two chefs learn the true meaning of improvising when they're forced to switch dishes and sabotages in the middle of a challenge. Then, someone has to get innovative when they are given a loaf of sliced bread to use as a bread bowl for clam chowder. Finally, a chef is taken back to their childhood when they must harvest breading from chicken nuggets for their chicken fried steak.

11. Gluttons for Punishment

Air Date: 2014-02-23

Four chefs return to Cutthroat Kitchen for more punishment and a second chance to outsmart and outcook their competition. Things start off with a blend when a chef gets to pulverize one competitor's hot dogs in a food processor. Then one chef goes back to science class when they're forced to cook pasta carbonara with a chemistry set. And finally it's anything but a day at the fair when a chef is handed a cotton candy machine to use as sugar for their brownies.

12. It's Not Delivery, It's Old Delivery

Air Date: 2014-03-02

Breakfast becomes the most important meal of the day when three chefs must find new uses for common breakfast appliances. Then, a chef must decide to go sweet or savory with their calzone when their entire stash of cheese is swapped out for tiramisu. In the final challenge, a chef is forced to downsize when they have to cook their fajitas on a mini skillet.

13. Pressed or Steamed

Air Date: 2014-03-09

Cutthroat Kitchen takes things to the extreme when one chef loses everything but a roll of tin foil and heat while cooking a dish. Then, Alton auctions off his compost bucket forcing one chef to make a quiche out of the food bits that are normally thrown out. Finally, a clothes steamer and iron are the only sources of heat for a chef cooking mussels.

A Few Good Ramen

1. A Few Good Ramen

Air Date: 2014-03-16

Three chefs are forced to come up with new versions of BLTs when their main ingredients are taken away. A chef is forced to make ramen without noodles and someone is slowed down when they get a little puffed up while making a souffle.

2. Breakfast in Bed

Air Date: 2014-03-23

One chef must use alcohol as the only means of heat; a chef must prepare a breakfast burrito in bed; Alton cleans out the fridge.

3. Hawai'i 5-Oh No!

Air Date: 2014-03-30

Pasta art is up for auction in a pesto pasta challenge. A chef hangs loose when creating a Hawaiian plate lunch and someone gets their dose of sabotage when they're forced to use olive oil capsules for their muffins.

4. Two Chefs in a Pod

Air Date: 2014-04-06

Two chefs get up close and personal while making pea soup. One chef must come up with innovative uses for lamb shears when they're forced to use them instead of their knives, and someone's whisk gets supersized for chocolate mousse.

5. Layer, I Hardly Know Her!

Air Date: 2014-04-13

A chef is forced to serve a hot version of cobb salad; someone must build their own kitchen from random items inside of a shopping cart; a chef is forced to make layer cake with a cement mixer.

6. Tso Good

Air Date: 2014-04-20

One chef is left skating on thin ice when their knives are replaced with a hockey skate. Next, a chef is in a bind when their fingers get trapped while cooking General Tso's chicken. Finally, one chef finds new uses for gardening tools to create their best carrot cake.

7. The Rice Stuff

Air Date: 2014-04-27

Things get evil when a chef must tediously separate grains of rice to make risotto. A chef's patience is tested as they wait, and wait and wait for their number to be called at the Cutthroat Kitchen Deli. And revenge is best served cold when one chef must chisel their ingredients from a block of ice.

8. Ladel-ayheehoo

Air Date: 2014-05-04

Serving ladles become one chef's cooking vessels to cook French Onion Soup. The Cutthroat Kitchen Wheel of Heat makes its debut for a Blackened Fish challenge, and one chef's bananas are pulverized to a pulp for their banana split.

9. Life's a Mystery...Meat

Air Date: 2014-05-11

The term mystery meat is given new meaning for three chefs while making Sloppy Joes. Alton's left over chicken coop wire becomes a big headache for one competitor, and it's game time when the carnival comes to town in the final round.

10. Hakuna Frittata

Air Date: 2014-05-18

Making a frittata becomes nearly impossible as one chef must cook inside eggshells. A yard sale box of old kitchen supplies becomes one chef's worst nightmare and one chef earns the right to shred their opponent's Steak Diane.

11. Well, Hot Clam!

Air Date: 2014-05-25

The ultimate backyard grill suit is unveiled. One chef's equipment becomes all tangled up in fish nets. In the final round, claw hands are the name of the game for a barbecue chicken sandwich.

12. Judging Judges

Air Date: 2014-06-01

The tables are turned in this special "judges compete" episode of Cutthroat Kitchen. Someone's tortillas are shredded to make taquitos. Then, two chefs are forced to purchase tickets to a meatball lottery. Finally, we see how easy it is for these chefs to cook with one hand literally tied behind their back.

13. Panini, Meeny, Miny, Moe

Air Date: 2014-06-15

One chef is forced to perform a balancing act while they cook chicken pot pie. A childhood rhyme turns into one chef's nightmare and one chef must spring into action to save their cheesecake.

1. I Can't Believe It's Not Udder

Air Date: 2014-06-22

A cocky chef is thrown under the culinary bus when an old breakfast buffet replaces his gourmet basket. Then one chef scratches her head trying to cook an authentic Pasta Bolognese in an Italian espresso pot. Finally, someone loses their milk products in exchange for a cow while making tres leches cake.

2. You Wanna Pizza This?

Air Date: 2014-06-29

One chef gets their hands dirty when they dig up all of their ingredients from a wacky vegetable garden — that grows anything but vegetables. Then one chef gets punished for trying to "phone it in" during a pizza challenge.

3. Anything but a Cake Walk

Air Date: 2014-07-06

Steak is cooked over a romantic candlelit dinner; one chef is stuck with a giant whisk as their only tool; and another competitor is forced to make a cake while walking on cake boxes.

4. Big Trouble in Little Chinese Chicken Salad

Air Date: 2014-07-13

Cooking tools get swapped out for a set of golf clubs. Other sabotages involve Chinese chicken salad and donuts dunked in coffee.

5. Welcome to the Jungle

Air Date: 2014-07-20

A jungle torch is used to cook a dish; and an oversized fondue pot leads to a giant mess.

6. I Like My Peppers Pulverized

Air Date: 2014-07-27

It's tough to smoke out the competition when forced to use a cigar cutter to make a cubano. Then two chefs get up close and personal when stuffed like peppers into a very confined workspace. Finally one chef must make a tiramisu using coffee filters and stirrers as their only tools.

7. Two Chefs, One Toga

Air Date: 2014-08-03

Alton hands off the Olympic cooking torch and one chef is forced to spice things up when they have their ginger replaced with sushi ginger.

8. Ho-Ley Pot

Air Date: 2014-08-10

A chef is forced to cook soup using a single brew coffee machine. Later, chefs get hands-on when Alton asks for peace in the kitchen.

9. Superhero Sabotage

Air Date: 2014-08-17

One chef enters a phone booth and attempts to transform into a super chef. Next, two chefs get cozy in Alton's living room circa 1974 and then one chef attempts to ride a bike in the kitchen.

10. The Eggs-Orcist

Air Date: 2014-08-24

One chef must make a lobster roll using a roll submerged in a lobster tank, and someone is given a rather unusual chocolate platter for their chocolate cake.

11. When In Rome, Cook On A Scooter

Air Date: 2014-08-31

One chef does as the Italians do and cooks while riding a scooter. Next, one chef pays tribute to a 1950's housewife while making a casserole. Finally, one chef goes the distance as they navigate a red velvet maze that stands between them and victory.

12. Chili'd to the Bone

Air Date: 2014-09-07

Things get chilly when one chef must use freezer burnt ingredients to make a chili cheese dog. Then Alton's done it again with a pasta art masterpiece, but it turns out not everyone is art lover. Finally one chef feels like they're going around in circles when forced to use a spinning cook station.

13. Tongue Thai-ed

Air Date: 2014-09-14

One chef gets a helping hand from a Buddha. Then two chefs help each other out by shopping for each other. Finally, Alton becomes the target as one chef tries to shoot for the win.

1. Crabs of Steel

Air Date: 2014-09-21

One chef has to step up their game when they're forced to work on a traditional Japanese tea table, while another chef becomes crabby when forced to make a crab cake with a toy crab claw in one hand. Finally, a chef looks for a little R and R as they prepare all their food in a hammock.

2. Tos-Ta-Da

Air Date: 2014-09-28

One chef is brought back to their childhood when they cook in a high chair. Alton's new magic hobby forces two chefs to share a giant saw, then a chef has all of their cooking vessels replaced with corn husks.

3. SaBOOOtage

Air Date: 2014-10-05

In this special Halloween episode, one chef pays a heavy price for a deal with the devil. Later, a chef digs themselves out of their own grave while another does all their cooking over a hell flame.

4. Superstar Sabotage: Heat One

Air Date: 2014-10-08

Chefs Susan Feniger, Jeff Mauro, Michael Psilakis and Aarti Sequeira face off in the first heat of the Cutthroat Kitchen Superstar Sabotage. The chefs will face sabotages including a treadmill station, a hammer carnival game and cooking in a conveyor toaster.

5. Here's Looking at You, Squid

Air Date: 2014-10-12

Elbows are the perfect pastas for macaroni, so one chef uses a metal plumbing elbow to do all of their cooking. One chef must play ring toss for their calamari rings while another chef gets the jitters trying to use a coffee maker to make coffee cake.

6. Superstar Sabotage: Heat Two

Air Date: 2014-10-15

Chefs Nadia G., Brian Malarkey, Marcel Vigneron and Justin Warner face sabotages including a very high prep table, cooking in a popcorn machine and getting a hand stuck in a cookie jar.

7. Chip Off the Ol' Baklava

Air Date: 2014-10-19

The chefs have to rummage through boxes to get their cookware in the first challenge. Later, kitchen tools are replaced with tortilla chips; and ingredients must be harvested out of a pot of honey.

8. Superstar Sabotage: Heat Three

Air Date: 2014-10-22

Chefs Anne Burrell, Eric Greenspan, Johnny Iuzzini and Damaris Phillips battle each other and sabotages such as a floating prep station, holding hands with another chef around the kitchen and having their mixing and cooking vessels replaced by lemons.

9. The Undertater

Air Date: 2014-10-26

One chef tries to outrun a giant boulder of aluminum foil while two chefs put aside their differences and cook for each other. Finally, a chef loses all of their ingredients and must play a memory game to get them back.

10. Superstar Sabotage: Heat Four

Air Date: 2014-10-29

There's only one more spot in the Superstar Sabotage finale and chefs Melissa d'Arabian, Elizabeth Falkner, Alex Guarnaschelli and Fabio Viviani each think they have what it takes to get there. But first, they'll be faced with sabotages including hitting the slots for ingredients, harvesting cheese from a giant cheese block and cooking in banana leaves.

11. With a Chariot on Top

Air Date: 2014-11-02

One chef rides a chariot in a culinary fight for the ages and then the South rises again in a Civil War-inspired sabotage. Finally, one chef makes an ice cream sandwich out of sandwich ingredients.

12. Superstar Sabotage: Finale

Air Date: 2014-11-05

The chefs make: Meatballs Fish and chips Candy Judged by: Simon Majumdar

13. Empanada Chance

Air Date: 2014-11-09

The chefs make: Waffle breakfast Empanada Lemon meringue pie Judged by: Antonia Lofaso

1. Thanks, but No Thanksgiving

Air Date: 2014-11-16

In this Thanksgiving episode, three chefs make a mad dash for all of their cooking equipment for Black Friday. Next, a chef loses their cooking vessels and must cook in nuts. Finally, a chef parades around the kitchen in a turkey suit.

2. In It to Twin It

Air Date: 2014-11-23

There are two sets of twins competing for Cutthroat victory and three of them deal with some calzone re-zoning. Then, pirates invade the kitchen and later, one chef has a really sad birthday.

3. S'Mortal Combat

Air Date: 2014-11-30

It's a chilly chili sabotage when two chefs have to harvest ingredients from a block of ice. Then, chefs face the delicious danger of dim sum. Finally, s'mores are made after a chef shoots marshmallows at a giant target.

4. Sabotage Is Comin' to Town

Air Date: 2014-12-07

Three chefs play white elephant to determine their sabotages for their ham dinner. Later, two chefs gather around the tree to open presents filled with their new ingredients. Lastly, a chef cooks their holiday cookies in a fireplace.

5. When Pigs Fry

Air Date: 2014-12-14

Three chefs get sloppy as they dig for ingredients in a slop trough. Then, one chef has to grab their curry spices out of midair. Finally, one chef gets into a big, blue ball to make blueberry muffins.

6. I Would Do Anything for Loaf

Air Date: 2014-12-21

A chef wears Alton's ultimate poncho as they make a breakfast quesadilla. Then, one chef has to cook meatloaf while in a recliner. Finally, a chef has to walk on cupcake boxes when they make cupcakes.

7. The Cone Ranger

Air Date: 2014-12-28

Two chefs have to cook breakfast as a tag team. Then, another chef gets to chop up someone's pork chop with an ax. Finally, someone has to cook an ice cream cone in traffic cones.

8. The Long Tools and Shortcake of It

Air Date: 2015-01-04

A chef has to make breakfast has in a bunk bed. Then, another chef has to recreate Alton's hike out of the Grand Canyon. Finally, a chef has to make strawberry shortcake with long tools.

9. Tiki Torch-Ure

Air Date: 2015-01-11

One chef has to cook fish tacos on tiki torches. Then, one chef has to make pasta salad, using water that they harvest from a patio mister. Finally, one chef has to bake an apple pie inside apples.

10. Baby Got Backpack

Air Date: 2015-01-18

One chef has to make grilled cheese and tomato soup while in a giant high chair. Then someone has to cook orange chicken in oranges. Finally, one chef has to make granola using only the tools from the hiker's backpack that they wear during the whole round.

11. The Supper Bowl

Air Date: 2015-01-25

In this special big game episode, two chefs have to wear tailgates on their backs. Then, two chefs have to cook in bleachers. Finally, one chef has to make brownies while kneeling.

12. Who Tarted

Air Date: 2015-02-01

The chefs make: Steamed clams Turkey burger Fruit tart Judged by: Valerie Bertinelli

13. Alton and the Chocolate Factory

Air Date: 2015-02-08

In a special chocolate episode, one chef has to make molten chocolate cake ... without chocolate! Then, two chefs have to make a savory chocolate dish with fish and eggs.

1. Whatchoo Taco'ing About, Alton?

Air Date: 2015-02-15

Two chefs have to get their ingredients for a deli sandwich from vending machine. Then, two chefs have to cook each other's tacos. Finally, one chef takes a lazy sundae drive around the kitchen.

2. Gno-cchi to Victory

Air Date: 2015-02-22

The chefs make: Gnocchi Drunken noodles Thumbprint cookies Judged By: Jet Tila

3. You're Bacon Me Crazy

Air Date: 2015-03-01

One chef has to use finger tools while making a bacon-wrapped dish. Another chef has to make lasagna while driving around the kitchen in a racecar seat. Finally, a chef has to make a black and white cookie while doubling their movements on a black and white prep station.

4. Whisk-ey Business

Air Date: 2015-03-08

In a speed round, three chefs have to make an omelet in one pan. Then, a chef has to get all of their oyster Rockefeller ingredients out of an oil drum. Finally, one chef has to use finger whisks to make a cream puff.

5. Scone Home

Air Date: 2015-03-15

Three chefs have to make a tuna melt with a glob of melted tools. Another chef has to cook Salisbury steak while standing on a "high stakes" platform above the kitchen. Finally, a chef has a tea party while trying to make scones.

6. Great Egg-Scape

Air Date: 2015-03-22

While making Eggs Benedict, one chef has to harvest their eggs from a chicken coop. Then, two chefs have to make British pub food while in a double decker bus. Finally, one chef has to mix everything for sandwich cookies in milk bottles.

7. You're all up Bahn Mi

Air Date: 2015-03-29

A chef has to use only a martini glass while making Bahn Mi. Then two chefs have to get their tortilla soup ingredients out of a pinata. Finally, one chef has to bake a galette on a tennis racket.

8. Lamb-a Dama Ding Dong

Air Date: 2015-04-05

In a special springtime episode, two chefs have to make an egg salad sandwich on a picnic blanket they wear around their necks. Then, one chef has to herd "sheep" while making a lamb dinner. Finally, one chef has to harvest their carrot cake ingredients out of a carrot garden.

9. Live and Let Diner

Air Date: 2015-04-12

The chefs make: Skillet breakfast French dip sandwich Rum cake Judged By: Jet Tila

10. Evilicious: Canoe Jack City

Air Date: 2015-04-19

Three chefs have to make fish stew in a canoe. Another chef has to make pasta carbonara in a moving mine cart. Finally, one chef has to use a chemistry set to make pound cake.

11. Evilicious: Frying First Class

Air Date: 2015-04-26

Three chefs have to make stir-fry while sitting in airline seats. Then, two chefs have to work as good neighbors to make chicken fried steak. Finally, one chef has to shop for their cobbler ingredients blindfolded.

12. Evilicious: 20,000 Leagues Under the Prep Table

Air Date: 2015-05-03

Two chefs have to make fast food while carrying around a cardboard car. Then one chef has to prep their scallop dish underwater. Finally, one chef has to make donuts on the giant donut that they have to wear.

13. Evilicious: Moo-in' On Up

Air Date: 2015-05-10

Three chefs have to play musical stations while making sushi rolls. Then, two chefs have to walk the fashion runway while making veal Milanese. Finally, one chef has to wear a pumpkin on their head while making pumpkin pie.

14. Evilicious: Finale

Air Date: 2015-05-17

Two chefs have to make meatballs in a ball pit. Then, two chefs have to make a teriyaki dinner while on a seesaw. Finally, one chef has to harvest coconuts from a tree to make coconut macaroons.

1. 21 Chum Street

Air Date: 2015-05-24

One chef must use a shark jaw as a knife. Then, two chefs must cook out of — and on top of — a suitcase. Finally, a banana nut muffin challenge that drives the chefs both bananas and nuts.

2. Grill or be Grilled

Air Date: 2015-05-31

Four chefs are fired up to be named Cutthroat's grill master. One chef makes a dish that almost tastes like chicken. Then somebody feels the heat while tied to a rotisserie. Finally, burgers as never before.

3. Carne Diem

Air Date: 2015-06-07

The chefs make: French omelette Carne asada Baked apples Judged By: Jet Tila

4. The Best of the Worst

Air Date: 2015-06-14

Host Alton Brown revisits some of the worst sabotages of all time. Included: cooking upstream; and canned chicken Parmesan. Also: making crepes becomes even more tricky.

5. The Waffle Truth

Air Date: 2015-06-21

The chefs make: Spinach-artichoke dip Stromboli Belgian waffles Judged By: Simon Majumdar

6. Tikka Me Alton

Air Date: 2015-06-28

The chefs make: Fruit smoothie Chicken tikka masala Oatmeal raisin cookies Judged By: Susan Feniger

7. Circus Spectacular

Air Date: 2015-07-05

The chefs make: Corn dog Peanut dish Funnel cake Judged By: Simon Majumdar

8. Meanwhile, Back on the Huevos Rancheros...

Air Date: 2015-07-12

The chefs make: Huevos rancheros Pasta primavera Blondies Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

9. My Kitchen for a Horse

Air Date: 2015-07-19

The chefs make: Southern biscuit breakfast Chicken nuggets Shortbread cookie Judged By: Jet Tila

10. I Know Who Kilt Me

Air Date: 2015-07-26

A chef gets hassled by haggis; a pair of chopsticks becomes a huge obstacle for someone; a chef finds struggles with key lime pie.

11. All in a Day's Jerk

Air Date: 2015-08-02

Guest judge Cat Cora; it's all downhill for three chefs in a bobsled; Swedish meatballs; one chef learns that peanut butter and jelly isn't child's play.

12. Molasses, Mo' Problems

Air Date: 2015-08-09

The chefs make: Vegetable soup Philly cheesesteak Molasses cookies Judged By: Simon Majumdar

1. Camp Cutthroat - Porks and Rec

Air Date: 2015-08-12

The chefs make: Pork and beans Skewers Judged By: Simon Majumdar

2. Stop, Drop and Flambe

Air Date: 2015-08-16

One of the firefighter chefs gets hosed in the chili cheese fries challenge. Then, a burning buffalo chicken sandwich factory fires up the contestants. Finally, the chefs' dishes go up in flames.

3. Camp Cutthroat - Wet, Hot, American Sabotage

Air Date: 2015-08-19

The chefs make: Pancake breakfast Steak dinner Judged By: Simon Majumdar

4. The Truck Stops Here

Air Date: 2015-08-23

The chefs make: Breakfast sandwich Burrito Dipped ice cream Judged By: Jet Tila

5. Camp Cutthroat - Rock Wall Me, Amadeus

Air Date: 2015-08-26

The chefs make: Barbecue chicken Sack lunch Judged By: Jet Tila

6. Greece Lightning

Air Date: 2015-08-30

Two chefs rumble on ancient Greek rubble. Then, it's the blind leading the blindfolded in a seafood risotto challenge. Finally, it's a head-to-head battle that's nothing but monkey business.

7. Camp Cutthroat - If It Bleeds, We Can Skillet

Air Date: 2015-09-02

The chefs make: Skillet breakfast Chili and cornbread Judged By: Jet Tila

8. Grandma-tage

Air Date: 2015-09-06

One grandma gets down to the "knitty" gritty on an afghan. Then, a granny cooks a casserole with a torch. Finally, someone is forced to eat a whole lot of humble pie.

9. Camp Cutthroat - The Great Troutdoors

Air Date: 2015-09-09

The chefs make: Trout dinner Macaroni and cheese Camp dessert Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

10. Taco Dirty to Me

Air Date: 2015-09-13

Guest judge David Alan Grier dives into some breakfast tacos. Then, things get romantic when two chefs get hitched. Finally, one chef gets taken for a ride on the CTK Express.

11. Operation Gumbo Drop

Air Date: 2015-09-20

One chef finds themselves working around the clock. Then, someone makes gumbo by tossing their ingredients from a balcony. Finally, white chocolate macadamia drives everybody nuts.

12. We Came, We See-Sawed, We Conquered

Air Date: 2015-09-27

It's toad in a hole on a trio of funky pans. Then, it's up and down for two chefs cooking on a see-saw. Finally, one chef's plan for a perfect Napoleon is "blown apart.

13. Sabootage 2: Electric Boo-Galoo

Air Date: 2015-10-04

The chefs make: Wrap Goulash Candy Judged By: Simon Majumdar

1. The Full Monte Cristo

Air Date: 2015-10-11

The chefs make: Monte Cristo sandwich Ratatouille Rocky road ice cream Judged By: Jet Tila

2. A River Runs Canoe It

Air Date: 2015-10-18

The chefs make: Fish sandwich Chili Mississippi mud pie Judged By: Susan Feniger

3. Actions Speak Chowder Than Words

Air Date: 2015-10-25

The chefs make: Manhattan clam chowder Stuffed shells Gingerbread cookies Judged By: Jet Tila

4. Veni, Vidi, Ceviche

Air Date: 2015-11-01

The chefs make: Ceviche Patty melt Snickerdoodles Judged By: Jet Tila

5. Superstar Sabotage - Knife, Knife Baby

Air Date: 2015-11-04

The chefs make: Full English breakfast Tofu dish Angel food cake Judged By: Simon Majumdar

6. The Hunt for Bread October

Air Date: 2015-11-08

The chefs make: Steak and eggs Submarine sandwich Red, white and blue dessert Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

7. Superstar Sabotage - All About the Bouillabaisse

Air Date: 2015-11-11

The chefs make: Swedish pancakes Bouillabaisse Brownie sundae Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

8. I'm Thanksgiving Up

Air Date: 2015-11-15

The chefs make: Thanksgiving dinner Turkey tacos Sweet potato pie Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

9. Superstar Sabotage - Deep Pu Pu

Air Date: 2015-11-18

The chefs make: Pu pu platter Tortellini Whoopie pie Judged By: Jet Tila

10. Fajita the Moment

Air Date: 2015-11-22

The chefs make: Hushpuppies Fajitas Bread pudding Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

11. Superstar Sabotage - Burrito the Line

Air Date: 2015-11-25

The chefs make: Denver omelette Wet burrito New York cheesecake Judged By: Jet Tila

12. I Love It When You Call Me Big Papaya

Air Date: 2015-11-29

The chefs make: Green papaya salad Barbecue bacon cheeseburger Spice cake Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

13. Superstar Sabotage - It's Raining Ramen

Air Date: 2015-12-02

The chefs make: Fish sticks Ramen Dessert Judged By: Simon Majumdar

1. A Dingo Ate My Dutch Baby

Air Date: 2015-12-06

The chefs make: Dutch baby pancake Bangers and mash Ginger snap cookies Judged By: Simon Majumdar

2. Naughty vs. Nice

Air Date: 2015-12-09

The chefs make: Party dip Beef tenderloin dinner Snack for Santa Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

3. We Don't Need Another Gyro

Air Date: 2015-12-13

The chefs make: Crab Cake Benedict Gyro Rhubarb pie Judged By: Simon Majumdar

4. Holi-Dazed and Confused

Air Date: 2015-12-16

The chefs make: Holiday quiche Duck dinner Eggnog dessert Judged By: Jet Tila

5. Get Rich or Die Frying

Air Date: 2015-12-20

The chefs make: Hawaiian pizza Shrimp stir fry Candy bar Judged By: Jet Tila

6. I Crisped a Grill and Liked It

Air Date: 2015-12-27

The chefs make: Potato pancakes Tandoori chicken Crisp Judged By: Simon Majumdar

7. Cacciatore by His Toe

Air Date: 2016-01-03

The chefs make: Potato salad Chicken cacciatore Doughnuts Judged By: Simon Majumdar

8. 50 Shades of Sorbet

Air Date: 2016-01-10

The chefs make: Breakfast pizza Jalapeño poppers Sorbet Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

9. Showdown at the Croquet Corral

Air Date: 2016-01-17

The chefs make: Croquettes Yakitori Bananas Foster Judged By: Jet Tila

10. Hit Me With Your Best Pho

Air Date: 2016-01-24

The chefs make: Pho Flatbread Cherries jubilee Judged By: Simon Majumdar

11. When Cherry Met Salad

Air Date: 2016-01-31

The chefs make: Chopped salad Tagine Cherry pie Judged By: Ted Allen

12. Chocotage XXL

Air Date: 2016-02-14

The chefs make: Chocolate chip cookie dessert Molé Chocolate marble cake Judged By: Simon Majumdar

13. Cashew If You Can

Air Date: 2016-02-21

The chefs make: Cocktail and hors d'oeuvre Cashew chicken Tres leches cake Judged By: Simon Majumdar

1. The One With William Shatner

Air Date: 2016-02-28

Dishes: Bacon Dish, Burger and Onion Rings, Booze Dessert Judge: William Shatner

2. Hedwig and the Angry Enchilada

Air Date: 2016-03-06

Dishes: Breakfast Enchilada, Bibimbap, Concrete Judge: Jet Tila

3. My So-Called Trifle

Air Date: 2016-03-13

Dishes: Stuffed Cabbage, Shakshuka, Trifle Judge: Antonia Lofaso

4. Duck L'Orange Is the New Black Coffee

Air Date: 2016-03-20

Dishes: Duck à l'orange, Glazed Salmon, Coffee Dessert Judge: Jet Tila

5. Split Happens

Air Date: 2016-03-27

Dishes: Spring Rolls, Brick Chicken, Banana Split Judge: Jet Tila

6. Frankly Alton, I Don't Give a Clam

Air Date: 2016-04-03

DIshes: Biscuits and Gravy, Linguine and Clams, Ice Cream Float Judge: Antonia Lofaso

7. To Kale a Mockingbird

Air Date: 2016-04-10

Dishes: Kale Salad, Poutine, Red Velvet Cupcakes Judge: Simon Majumdar

8. The Breakfast and the Furious

Air Date: 2016-04-17

Dishes: Coffee and Pastry, Omelette, Bowl of Cereal and Milk Judge: Richard Blais

9. Freaks and Greeks

Air Date: 2016-04-24

Dishes: Greek Salad, Surf and Turf, Poppy Seed Muffins Judge: Jet Tila

10. The Pesto Times, The Worst of Times

Air Date: 2016-05-01

Dishes: Pesto Dish, Shaking Beef, Boston Cream Pie Judge: Richard Blais

11. The Mother of All Episodes

Air Date: 2016-05-08

Dishes: Breakfast in Bed, Lasagna, Chocolate-Covered Dessert Judge: Jet Tila

12. Shot Through the Tart

Air Date: 2016-05-15

Dishes: Pain Perdu, Meatloaf, Raspberry Tart Judge: Monti Carlo

13. License to Grill

Air Date: 2016-05-22

Dishes: Hamburger, Grilled Chicken Dinner, Grilled Dessert Judge: Simon Majumdar

1. Time Warp Tournament: 1950s

Air Date: 2016-06-01

Dishes: American Breakfast, TV Dinner, Milkshake and French Fries Judge: Simon Majumdar

2. Time Warp Tournament: 1960s

Air Date: 2016-06-08

Dishes: Party punch and snack, Chicken Kiev, Banana pudding Judge: Jet Tila

3. Time Warp Tournament: 1970s

Air Date: 2016-06-15

Dishes: Hamburger macaroni and cheese, Quiche, Crêpe Suzette Judge: Richard Blais

4. Time Warp Tournament 1980s

Air Date: 2016-06-22

The chefs make: Chinese chicken salad Blackened fish Toaster pastry Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

5. Time Warp Tournament Grand Finale: 1990s

Air Date: 2016-06-29

Dishes: Barbecue chicken pizza, Fried calamari, Cookie dough ice cream Judge: Marc Summers

6. Gettin' Judgey with It

Air Date: 2016-07-06

Dishes: Poached egg breakfast, Grain bowl, Brownie sundae Judge: Eric Greenspan

7. You Dim Some, You Lose Some

Air Date: 2016-07-13

Dishes: Bao, Penne alla vodka, Sugar cookies Judge: Sherry Yard

8. The Upper Crustacean

Air Date: 2016-07-20

Dishes: Lobster roll, Navy bean soup, Peanut butter cookies. Judge: Antonia Lofaso

9. The Tong and Short of It

Air Date: 2016-07-27

Dishes: Cobb salad, Moo shu, Baked Alaska Judge: Richard Blais

10. He's Just a Po' Boy

Air Date: 2016-08-03

Dishes: Catfish po' boy, Loco moco, Shoofly pie Judge: Anne Burrell

11. Superhero Sabotage: The Age of Alton

Air Date: 2016-08-10

Dishes: Hero sandwich, Gyro, Superfood dessert Judge: Antonia Lofaso

12. Fry Hard

Air Date: 2016-08-17

Dishes: Fish and chips, Fried chicken, Churro ice cream sandwich Judge: Jet Tila

1. Camp Cutthroat 2: Alton's Revenge: Heat One - Axe to Grind

Air Date: 2016-08-24

Dishes: Scramble, Meat and potatoes, Dessert pancakes Judge: Jet Tila

2. Camp Cutthroat 2: Alton's Revenge: Heat Two - Big Foot Loose

Air Date: 2016-08-31

Dishes: Hunter's stew, Trail lunch, Skillet cookie Judge: Antonia Lofaso

3. Camp Cutthroat 2: Alton's Revenge: Heat Three - We're Gonna need a Bigger Boat

Air Date: 2016-09-07

Dishes: Waffle breakfast, Grilled fish, Fruit crumble Judge: Simon Majumdar

4. Camp Cutthroat 2: Alton's Revenge: Heat Four - How to Get Away with Burger

Air Date: 2016-09-14

Dishes: Breakfast burrito, Burger, Trail mix dessert Judge: Richard Blais

5. Camp Cutthroat 2: Alton's Revenge: Finale - The Great Out S'mores

Air Date: 2016-09-21

Dishes: Loaded chili dog, Game dish, S'more dessert Judge: Richard Blais

6. Tournament of Terror: Heat One

Air Date: 2016-09-28

Dishes: Liver and fava beans, Garlic chicken, Blood orange dessert Judge: Richard Blais

7. Tournament of Terror: Heat Two

Air Date: 2016-10-05

Dishes: Deviled eggs, Spider rolls, Flambe dessert Judge: Antonia Lofaso

8. Tournament of Terror: Heat Three

Air Date: 2016-10-10

Dishes: Frog legs, Witch's stew, Devil's food cake Judge: Jet Tila

9. Tournament of Terror: Heat Four

Air Date: 2016-10-23

Dishes: Steak tartare, Fra Diavolo, Pumpkin dessert Judge: Simon Majumdar

10. Tournament of Terror: Finale

Air Date: 2016-10-30

Dishes: Loaded Bloody Mary, Bone-in dish, Candy Judge: Anne Burrell

11. The Chefshank Redemption

Air Date: 2016-12-28

Dishes: Redemption Dish, Quiche lorraine/French onion soup, Pineapple upside-down cake Judge: Antonia Lofaso

12. Fry-Day Night Bites

Air Date: 2017-02-01

Dishes: Loaded nachos, Fried chicken sandwich, Ice cream sandwich Judge: Chad Johnson

13. Valentine's Day Massacre

Air Date: 2017-02-08

Dishes: Chocolate chip pancakes, Spaghetti and meatballs, Romantic strawberry dessert Judge: Jet and Ali Tila

1. Bolognesed and Confused

Air Date: 2017-06-07

Dishes: Shrimp stir fry, Pasta bolognese, Bundt cake Judge: Antonia Lofaso

2. The Good, the Hash, and the Ugly

Air Date: 2017-06-14

Dishes: Breakfast hash, Cowboy steak dinner, Cornbread dessert Judge: Clay Walker

3. Domo Arigato, Mr. Gelato

Air Date: 2017-06-21

Dishes: Breakfast waffle sandwich, Korean barbecue, Gelato and pizzelle Judge: Simon Majumdar

4. Do You Really Wonton Hurt Me?

Air Date: 2017-06-28

Dishes: Popcorn dish, Wonton soup, Piña colada dessert Judge: Donal Skehan

5. Profiterollin' with the Homeys

Air Date: 2017-06-28

Dishes: Flautas, Pork chops with apple sauce, Profiteroles Judge: Jet Tila

6. Fast Times at Cutthroat High

Air Date: 2017-07-05

The chefs make: Carpool breakfast Sack lunch After school snack Judged By: Duff Goldman

7. I Ain't Afraid of No Toast

Air Date: 2017-07-12

The chefs make: Toast Shish kabobs Butterscotch dessert Judged By: Jet Tila

8. How Does That Crab Ya?

Air Date: 2017-07-19

The chefs make: Breakfast nachos Crab melt Filled cupcakes Judged By: Richard Blais

9. Fowl Play

Air Date: 2018-10-30

Three family teams compete in a special Thanksgiving episode.

10. A Very Cutthroat Christmas

Air Date: 2018-11-22

The chefs face sabotages while making holiday meals and fish dishes.

11. For Alton Lang Syne

Air Date: 2018-12-25

Chefs face sabotages while making breakfast, salad, and dessert.

12. I'm Kind of a Big Dill

Air Date: 2019-09-08

One chef has to make their loaded hash browns on a pan shaped like Alton Brown's face. Then, two chefs have to prep and cook their Cubanos on baseball bats. Finally, one chef has to make their tiramisu while holding tiny hands.

13. Hold Me Closer, Fire Dancer

Air Date: 2019-09-15

Three chefs have to make their shepherd's pie as they work together in a "coat of arms." Then, one chef has to prep their Hawaiian barbecue dish inside a shark's mouth. Finally, one chef has to do a "lemonade stand" as they make their lemon bars.

14. Mission Impastable

Air Date: 2019-09-22

As they make breakfast to go, two chefs have to prep on a table that's moving around the kitchen. Then, one chef has to crawl through a laser maze as they make baked pasta. Finally, one chef has to ride around on a chairlift as they make linzer cookies

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Rating

6.3/10

Release Date

2013-08-11

Episodes

195 (15 seasons)

Status

Ended

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Production Companies

Embassy Row

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