Plot Synopsis

In each episode of BEAT THE JUDGES, three chefs compete in the first round for a $10,000 prize and a chance to compete against a GUY'S GROCERY GAME judge of their choice. The winner of the final round takes home the second $10,000 prize of the night. Episodes include:

"Bacon" (Wednesday, January 4, 2023): Guy Fieri challenges three bacon-obsessed chefs to prove their pork chops in the Flavortown Market. They'll show their worth by making a knockout bacon dish while incorporating two whammy samples table items! The winner gains an automatic $10,000 and goes head-to-head with the all-star judge of their choice in a Budget Battle to see who's the best at preparing bacon two ways. The chef who can bring home the bacon wins the second $10,000 prize of the night!

"Vegetarian" (Wednesday, January 11, 2023): Guy Fieri wants three produce-loving pros to let the world know how delicious vegetarian cuisine can be. They'll make a hearty comfort classic using all the plant-based foods they can fit into a single produce bag! Then, the winner earns an automatic $10,000 and takes on the all-star judge of their choice in a vegetarian food face-off. A roll of the dice determines the details of their 5-star vegetarian dinner showdown, and the winner earns the second $10,000 prize of the night!

"Sandwiches" (Wednesday, January 18, 2023): Three sandwich fanatics show Guy Fieri their stacked skills in Flavortown Market to earn some bread. First, the chefs have to make a decadent sandwich with the cheese and bread picks they select in a Fantasy Food Draft. The winner gains an automatic $10,000 and faces off against the all-star judge of their choice in a final sandwich showdown to see who can make the best mile-high sandwich using one ingredient per aisle. Whoever makes the highest-scoring sandwich wins a second $10,000 prize.

"Cheesy" (Wednesday, January 25, 2023): Guy Fieri invites three cheese-lovin' chefs to the Flavortown Market for a night of ooey-gooey goodness. In round one, the chefs must create their tastiest cheese dinner after getting served up a crazy cheese duo. The chef that proves they're "grate" wins an automatic $10,000 before going head-to-head with the all-star judge of their choice for the cheese championship. Whichever one makes the highest-scoring fried cheesy guilty pleasure wins the second $10,000 prize of the night.