The BEST episodes of Alex vs. America season 5

Every episode of Alex vs. America season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Alex vs. America season 5!

Brave and talented chefs attempt to take down Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, the most feared and accomplished competition cook in America. Chef Alex goes up against three chefs in two rounds of cooking, and anyone -- even Alex -- can be sent home after a blind tasting by the judges. Each chef hails from a different state, but they all share the same culinary specialty and drive to beat Alex for ultimate bragging rights and $15,000.

Last Updated: 10/11/2025Network: Food NetworkStatus: Continuing
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#1 - Alex vs Tournament of Champions Winners

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/7/2025

Host Eric Adjepong is ready to shake things up as he welcomes three Tournament of Champions winners to take on Chef Alex Guarnaschelli in a battle for the ages. Chefs Antonia Lofaso, Tiffani Faison and Mei Lin are formidable competitors, but they are also close friends and colleagues of Chef Alex, making these two rounds of cooking even more intense. In a blind tasting, judges Cat Cora and Susan Feniger decide if these conquerors of the randomizer will be the first to knock Alex out of the competition.

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