Alex vs. America

In a battle for the ages, Alex Guarnaschelli competes against her fiercest rivals, other Iron Chefs. Michael Symon, Stephanie Izard and Jose Garces face their friend in an intense battle for supremacy judged by Simon Majumdar and Geoffrey Zakarian.

Eric Adjepong invites three competitors from Alex Guarnaschelli's home city of New York to represent the city's diverse cuisine. Judges Marcus Samuelsson and Leah Cohen keep the Big Apple in mind as the chefs use their skills to vie for the top spot.

Eric Adjepong challenges three cool treat experts to take on Alex Guarnaschelli, and they must strategise on how to freeze her out in round one. Duff Goldman and Natasha Case judge as the chefs try to keep their cool to beat Alex.

Eric Adjepong pits three lobster specialists against Alex Guarnaschelli in two rounds of competition. As they prove their skill with the king of crustaceans, Antonia Lofaso and Esther Choi see if anyone can sink their claws into Alex's reputation.

Eric Adjepong brings in chefs from California, Texas and New York to show up Alex Guarnaschelli in a battle of Mediterranean dishes. These experts attempt to blow Alex out of the water by earning favour with Gabriele Bertaccini and Einat Admony.

Eric Adjepong invites three expert Japanese chefs to take on Alex Guarnaschelli in a competition that's way out of her comfort zone. Then, judges Shota Nakajima and Tetsu Yahagi decide if they have what it takes to beat an Iron Chef in her own arena.

Eric Adjepong welcomes three egg-loving chefs to use their skills with eggs to crack Alex Guarnaschelli's competition prowess. In a blind judging, Brooke Williamson and Michael Voltaggio see if any of the challengers can leave Alex feeling scrambled.

Eric Adjepong invites three chefs to tackle one of most difficult foods to pull off in competitions, rice. As they pit their skills against Alex Guarnaschelli's experience, judges decide who has a chance at the money round.

Eric Adjepong welcomes chefs from Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to show Alex Guarnaschelli the best of the Southwest. Southwestern judges Beau MacMillan and Maria Mason determine which chef can handle the heat in two spicy rounds of competition.