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The Best Episodes of The Great Food Truck Race Season 5

Every episode of The Great Food Truck Race Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Great Food Truck Race Season 5!

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The Great Food Truck Race is a reality television series, that originally aired on August 15, 2010, on Food Network, with Tyler Florence as the host. It features competing food trucks. The fourth season premiered

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Great Food Truck Race Season 5 Episode 1 - Venice Beach Brawl
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Venice Beach Brawl

    S5:E1

    Eight teams arrive in Santa Barbara, Cal., to compete for their very own food truck in the Season 5 premiere. Their first challenge is to define their brand and create a signature dish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Great Food Truck Race Season 5 Episode 2 - Hot Doggin' It in Tucson
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Hot Doggin' It in Tucson

    S5:E2

    The teams are told to come up with creative marketing campaigns when they arrive in Tucson, where they also face the challenge of putting their own twists on a hot dog loved by locals and performing a catchy jingle at a folk festival.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Great Food Truck Race Season 5 Episode 3 - Dinner Dates, Austin Style
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Dinner Dates, Austin Style

    S5:E3

    The trucks pair up when in Austin for a Match.com event; and on the next day, switch trucks and sell their partners' food. Later, Tyler reveals that the elimination comes down to a $6 deficit.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. The Great Food Truck Race Season 5 Episode 4 - High Steaks in OKC
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #4 - High Steaks in OKC

    S5:E4

    Time-management skills are tested when the teams arrive in Oklahoma City, where they are forced to embrace local favorites. Included: Steak dishes are mandatory on Day 1; and prime meat is grounded by hand to make fried-onion burgers on Day 2.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Great Food Truck Race Season 5 Episode 5 - St. Louis Upsell
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #5 - St. Louis Upsell

    S5:E5

    The final four teams arrive in St. Louis and are greeted with a challenge involving a premium food product. The next day, they are given the chance to double their week's till.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Great Food Truck Race Season 5 Episode 6 - Shrimpin' Ain't Easy
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Shrimpin' Ain't Easy

    S5:E6

    Three teams remain when the competition arrives in Mobile, Ala., where host Tyler Florence challenges them to cook locally. Also: He wants everyone to add a brunch dish to their menus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Great Food Truck Race Season 5 Episode 7 - Finale at Mile 0 — Winning Keys in Key West
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Finale at Mile 0 — Winning Keys in Key West

    S5:E7

    The Season 5 finale brings the remaining two teams to Florida, where they have to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the race as they vie to make the most money and win the top prize.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Venice Beach Brawl" is the best rated episode of "The Great Food Truck Race" season 5. It scored 8.2/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/17/2014. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Hot Doggin' It in Tucson".