Guy's Grocery Games
Chefs compete for the chance of $20,000 as they are cooking inside a grocery store.
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Chefs compete for the chance of $20,000 as they are cooking inside a grocery store.
Season 8 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2015 - 2016
Episode 1
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Tournament: Part 1
Sun, Jan 3, 2016 42 mins
Some of the best chefs from Triple D invade Flavortown Market in this leg of the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Tournament, where they must first prepare a lunch special using only ingredients that begin with the letters "D" or "G." The culinary contest continues with the best noodle dish made only from food items that cost $4 or more, then the final two chefs go bowling to pick the crazy ingredients in their Sunday supper. The last chef standing can bag up to $20,000, plus get a shot at winning even more in the tournament finale.
Episode 2
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Tournament: Part 2
Sun, Jan 10, 2016 42 mins
Part 2 of 5. Chefs from Triple D compete. Challenges include making comfort food, using seven items or less; and delicious dinners with sub-par ingredients. Finally, refrigerator magnets determine the final dishes.
Episode 3
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Tournament: Part 3
Sun, Jan 17, 2016 42 mins
Part 3 of 5. The Triple D tournament continues. Included: the chefs make hot sandwiches, but aren't allowed to shop in the meat, cheese and deli aisles. Also: they are asked to create international dishes; and cook pork with wild ingredients.
Episode 4
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Tournament: Part 4
Sun, Jan 24, 2016 42 mins
Triple D alumni from across the country mix it up in the market in this chapter of the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Tournament. First, chefs must shop for a family feast using the smallest grocery bags ever seen. Then, they must prepare an elegant dinner that incorporates crazy ingredients picked by Guy Fieri's Food Pyramid. Finally, chefs must compose a daring dish using a food item they selected while blindfolded. The winner goes on a $20,000 shopping spree and nabs a spot in the tournament grand finale.
Episode 5
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Tournament: Finale
Sun, Jan 31, 2016 42 mins
The winners of the first four Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives throwdowns are back for the finale. First, they must dish out their best diner breakfast using a grocery list made up of emojis; then, the chefs must create the ultimate drive-in burger featuring a red light special. Finally, they must make an elevated dive bar dish using only ingredients from three aisles. The victor earns the coveted tournament trophy and a chance to more than double their winnings in an encore shopping spree.
Episode 6
Four Weddings and a Grocery Game
Sun, Feb 7, 2016 42 mins
Chefs, who are getting married, try to earn some dough for their wedding day. Challenges include making their sweetheart's favorite dish on a $10 budget; coming up with a cocktail-hour appetizer from the frozen aisle; and creating a reception dinner.
Episode 7
All-Star Academy Face-Off
Sun, Feb 14, 2016 42 mins
Four home cooks, from All-Star Academy (2015), compete, with Curtis Stone and Richard Blais acting as their mentors. Challenges include a fine-dining dinner made with some rather wacky items; an American classic; and a surprise game for the star chefs.
Episode 8
Guy's Games of Chance
Sun, Feb 21, 2016 42 mins
Chefs try to beat the house, and the market, when they face three exciting games of chance. First, chefs roll dice to determine the details of a poker night plate. Next, they play a wild card game to determine the special ingredients in a wholesome weeknight dinner starring a red light special. Finally, the chefs play the slots see what jackpot trio of ingredients will go into their winner's dinner.
Episode 9
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Cook-off
Sun, Feb 28, 2016 42 mins
Chefs are cooking every meal on the menu: breakfast, lunch and dinner. First, they must make a sweet and savory breakfast from items found in the store's clearance carts. Then, a family lunch is complicated by a red light special. Finally, chefs spin the Budget Food Wheel to determine how much they can spend on their high stakes steakhouse dinner.
Episode 10
Perfect Strangers
Sun, Mar 6, 2016 42 mins
Eight chefs who've never met are partnered up to take on the market. First, teams must create a classic duo dish with a limited budget of $15, plus incorporate a surprise ingredient. Then, the dynamic duos hit the green for a game of Grocery Golf that will dictate the direction of their decadent dinner, but not before Guy Fieri throws a curveball and allows them to only use ingredients that start with the letter "S."
Episode 11
Big Burger Battle
Sun, Mar 13, 2016 42 mins
Chefs who claim they make perfect patties compete in an all burger edition of Triple G. First, they must create an international burger using only the eight items they can purchase in the express lane. Next, chefs plate a classic American burger featuring a weird ingredient, then the two finalists must shop quickly as the market closes early and Guy Fieri has a final twist waiting for them.
Episode 13
Veterans Holiday Showdown
Tue, Dec 15, 2015 42 mins
Four veterans march into Flavortown to represent their military branches - Army, Marines, Air Force and Navy. First, they must make their best family holiday meal with a must-use ingredient. Next, the chefs weigh their culinary options in making their hometown favorite, and in the final game, they must shop for their five-star dinners without their carts. The winning vet earns shopping spree for themselves and their chosen USO center worth up to $40,000.