Alex vs America
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Hosted by acclaimed chef Eric Adjepong, 15 brave and talented chefs attempt to take down Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, one of the most feared and accomplished competition cooks in America.
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Tuesday, October 21
Alex vs. Chopped Judges
Season 5 • Episode 2
Eric Adjepong invites Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant and Marcus Samuelsson to try to take down Alex.
Tuesday, October 21
Alex vs. Thailand New
Season 5 • Episode 3
Justin Pichetrungsi and Penny Chutima judge the two rounds of spicy cooking.
Tuesday, October 21
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs Salmon New
Season 5 •
Tuesday, October 21
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs. Pastry New
Season 5 •
Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong watch three skilled chefs take on a pastry challenge.
Wednesday, October 22
Alex vs. Thailand
Season 5 • Episode 3
Justin Pichetrungsi and Penny Chutima judge the two rounds of spicy cooking.
Wednesday, October 22
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs Salmon
Season 5 •
Wednesday, October 22
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs. Pastry
Season 5 •
Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong watch three skilled chefs take on a pastry challenge.
Wednesday, October 22
Alex vs Mediterranean
Season 4 • Episode 5
Three chefs challenge Alex in a battle of Mediterranean dishes.
Wednesday, October 22
Alex vs Japan
Season 4 • Episode 7
Eric invites three Japanese chefs to take on Alex in a competition that is out of her comfort zone.
Wednesday, October 22
Alex vs. Tournament of Champions Winners
Season 5 • Episode 1
Tournament of Champions winners Antonia Lofaso, Tiffani Faison and Mei Lin take on Alex.
Saturday, October 25
Alex vs. Thailand
Season 5 • Episode 3
Justin Pichetrungsi and Penny Chutima judge the two rounds of spicy cooking.
Tuesday, October 28
Alex vs. Thailand
Season 5 • Episode 3
Justin Pichetrungsi and Penny Chutima judge the two rounds of spicy cooking.
Tuesday, October 28
Alex vs. Winners New
Season 5 • Episode 4
Eric welcomes back chefs Kevin Lee, Taylor Frankel and Jonathon Sawyer, who have each defeated Alex.
Tuesday, October 28
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs. Hawaii New
Season 5 •
Alex and Eric watch as they welcome three award-winning Hawaiian chefs into the arena.
Tuesday, October 28
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs. Chicken New
Season 5 •
Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong watch three chicken experts try to defeat the Iron Chef.
Wednesday, October 29
Alex vs. Winners
Season 5 • Episode 4
Eric welcomes back chefs Kevin Lee, Taylor Frankel and Jonathon Sawyer, who have each defeated Alex.
Wednesday, October 29
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs. Hawaii
Season 5 •
Alex and Eric watch as they welcome three award-winning Hawaiian chefs into the arena.
Wednesday, October 29
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs. Chicken
Season 5 •
Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong watch three chicken experts try to defeat the Iron Chef.
Saturday, November 1
Alex vs. Winners
Season 5 • Episode 4
Eric welcomes back chefs Kevin Lee, Taylor Frankel and Jonathon Sawyer, who have each defeated Alex.
Saturday, November 1
Alex vs. Tournament of Champions Winners
Season 5 • Episode 1
Tournament of Champions winners Antonia Lofaso, Tiffani Faison and Mei Lin take on Alex.
Saturday, November 1
Alex vs. Chopped Judges
Season 5 • Episode 2
Eric Adjepong invites Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant and Marcus Samuelsson to try to take down Alex.
Tuesday, November 4
Alex vs. Winners
Season 5 • Episode 4
Eric welcomes back chefs Kevin Lee, Taylor Frankel and Jonathon Sawyer, who have each defeated Alex.
Tuesday, November 4
Alex vs. Her Favorite Chefs New
Season 5 •
Eric Adjepong invites Alex Guarnaschelli's friends, Geoffrey Zakarian and Rocco DiSpirito.
Tuesday, November 4
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs. James Beard Winners New
Season 5 •
Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong watch James Beard-winning chefs try to take Alex down.
Wednesday, November 5
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs. Game Day New
Season 5 •
Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong watch three chefs from sports stadiums.
Wednesday, November 5
Alex vs. Her Favorite Chefs
Season 5 •
Eric Adjepong invites Alex Guarnaschelli's friends, Geoffrey Zakarian and Rocco DiSpirito.
Wednesday, November 5
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs. James Beard Winners
Season 5 •
Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong watch James Beard-winning chefs try to take Alex down.
Wednesday, November 5
Chefs' Cut: Alex vs. Game Day
Season 5 •
Alex Guarnaschelli and Eric Adjepong watch three chefs from sports stadiums.
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