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The Best Episodes of Tournament of Champions

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Host Guy Fieri gathers the world's greatest chefs for the most-intense culinary competition ever held. Emotions run high in the single-elimination, sudden-death bracket tournament as the competitors face off in head-to-head battles to stay alive.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Tournament of Champions Season 5 Episode 4 - The Good, the Bad and the Randomizer
    9.3/10(41 votes)

    #1 - The Good, the Bad and the Randomizer

    S5:E4

    It's the final four first-round battles as Guy Fieri welcomes culinary rockstar Chef Michael Voltaggio to face off against Chef Crista Luedtke, while New York newcomer Chef Dale Talde takes on battle-tested TOC all-star Karen Akunowicz. Then, Chef Carlos Anthony tries to continue his recent winning streak as he takes on three-time James Beard nominee Chef Shota Nakajima. In the final first round battle of the tournament, the East B qualifier winner will attempt to take down TOC Champion Chef Tiffani Faison.

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  2. Tournament of Champions Season 6 Episode 4 - Leave It All on the Floor
    9.2/10(35 votes)

    #2 - Leave It All on the Floor

    S6:E4

    In the final four battles of the first round, Guy Fieri welcomes revered Chopped judge Amanda Freitag to face off against qualifier winner Carlos Anthony. Then, James Beard nominated Dale Talde takes on Chopped Legend Sara Bradley, and newcomer Claudette Zepeda battles Last Bite Hotel winner Nini Nguyen. In the last first-round battle, qualifier winner David Viana attempts to take down former TOC finalist Tobias Dorzon.

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  3. Tournament of Champions Season 2 Episode 7 - A Champion Is Crowned
    9.1/10(51 votes)

    #3 - A Champion Is Crowned

    S2:E7

    Guy Fieri welcomes the last remaining chefs for the tournament's epic semifinal battles. The final two chefs left standing face off in one more head-to-head battle, with the winner taking home the championship belt, a brand-new SUV and a special mystery prize.

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  4. Tournament of Champions Season 3 Episode 1 - The Tournament Kicks Off
    9.1/10(51 votes)

    #4 - The Tournament Kicks Off

    S3:E1

    Guy Fieri reveals the seeds and matchups to all 32 chefs before kicking off round one with four one-on-one sudden death battles; four chefs will move on to round two, and four will be going home to train for next year.

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  5. Tournament of Champions Season 3 Episode 2 - The Randomizer's Revenge
    9.1/10(47 votes)

    #5 - The Randomizer's Revenge

    S3:E2

    Guy Fieri continues the first-round battles with four more one-on-one sudden death battles. Four chefs will conquer their opponent and the randomizer to move on to the Super 16, while four chefs will be eliminated and head home.

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  6. Tournament of Champions Season 3 Episode 5 - The Super 16 Sizzles
    9.1/10(43 votes)

    #6 - The Super 16 Sizzles

    S3:E5

    Guy Fieri welcomes the 16 remaining chefs into the arena to congratulate them on making it out of the first round and reveals who will be competing in the four one-on-one sudden death battles tonight. As always, four chefs move one step closer to winning the championship belt, and four chefs head home.

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  7. Tournament of Champions Season 3 Episode 6 - The Super 16 Sudden Death
    9.1/10(42 votes)

    #7 - The Super 16 Sudden Death

    S3:E6

    Guy Fieri welcomes eight more Super 16 chefs to face off against each other in sudden death battles. Four winning chefs will move on to the Great Eight round, and four will be sent packing.

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  8. Tournament of Champions Season 3 Episode 7 - 8 Warriors Remain
    9.1/10(42 votes)

    #8 - 8 Warriors Remain

    S3:E7

    Guy Fieri welcomes the eight remaining quarterfinal chefs to contend with the dreaded randomizer and face off against each other in sudden death battles. By the end of the night, the top four chefs will be selected to battle in the finale.

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  9. Tournament of Champions Season 4 Episode 8 - And The Belt Goes To...
    9.1/10(39 votes)

    #9 - And The Belt Goes To...

    S4:E8

    Guy Fieri sets up four culinary titans for two epic semi-final battles, and chefs left standing will clash in a head-to-head championship face-off. Only one contender will take home the belt, $100,000 in cash and the title of TOC Champion.

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  10. Tournament of Champions Season 5 Episode 1 - Time for Battle
    9.1/10(48 votes)

    #10 - Time for Battle

    S5:E1

    Guy Fieri kicks off year five of the biggest and toughest competition in the culinary world with four must-see first-round culinary battles! Thirty-two of the biggest names in the food world enter the kitchen arena, from seasoned competitors to TOC rookies who could go all the way. Plus, all four TOC Champions return to attempt what no one has done before -- repeat as champs. They'll have to navigate the five-wheeled beast known as The Randomizer and this field of elite chefs to win the belt, the coveted title and the biggest prize in TOC history, $150,000! 

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  11. Tournament of Champions Season 5 Episode 3 - The Stakes Have Never Been Higher
    9.1/10(43 votes)

    #11 - The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

    S5:E3

    Guy Fieri continues the Tournament of Champions V first-round battles with four more intense one-on-one sudden death matches. Iron Chef Stephanie Izard faces off against Chef Eric Adjepong, while superstar competitor Chef Antonia Lofaso takes on TOC newcomer Chef Casey Thompson. Then, Michelin-star Chef Adam Sobel goes toe-to-toe with Top Chef all-star Lee-Anne Wong. In the final battle of the night, TOC champion Chef Maneet Chauhan takes on the East A qualifier winner.

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  12. Tournament of Champions Season 5 Episode 7 - The Great 8 Faceoff
    9.1/10(37 votes)

    #12 - The Great 8 Faceoff

    S5:E7

    Guy Fieri welcomes the victorious Great 8 back into the arena to compete in the toughest quarterfinals in Tournament of Champions history, where they'll have to face each other along with the dreaded randomizer in sudden death showdowns

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Tournament of Champions Season 5 Episode 8 - And the Winner Is
    9.1/10(39 votes)

    #13 - And the Winner Is

    S5:E8

    Guy Fieri challenges the final four culinary titans with two epic semifinal battles, where the two chefs left standing will faceoff in one final head-to-head championship showdown. Their dishes will be judged by five culinary legends, and only one chef will earn the belt, the coveted title, and the biggest prize in TOC history -- $150,000

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Tournament of Champions Season 6 Episode 6 - The Randomizer Strikes Back
    9.1/10(39 votes)

    #14 - The Randomizer Strikes Back

    S6:E6

    The second-round battles continue as Guy Fieri invites the last of the Super 16 to fight for the remaining four spots in the Great 8. Who will continue their quest to win the belt, the coveted title and the $150,000, and who will be sent packing?

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Tournament of Champions Season 2 Episode 6 - End of the Quarterfinals
    9.0/10(51 votes)

    #15 - End of the Quarterfinals

    S2:E6

    Guy Fieri is joined by the six remaining quarterfinal chefs to contend with the dreaded Randomizer and face off against each other in sudden death battles. By the end, the top four chefs should be ready for battle in the finale, but on Tournament of Champions, anything can happen!

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Tournament of Champions Season 4 Episode 6 - The Super 16 Survivors
    9.0/10(41 votes)

    #16 - The Super 16 Survivors

    S4:E6

    Guy Fieri welcomes eight more Super 16 chefs to face off against each other in sudden death battles; the surf-and-turf randomizer continues as four winning chefs will move on into the Great Eight, and four will be sent packing

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Tournament of Champions Season 4 Episode 7 - The Great 8 Enter, the Final 4 Exit
    9.0/10(43 votes)

    #17 - The Great 8 Enter, the Final 4 Exit

    S4:E7

    Guy welcomes the eight remaining battle-tested chefs to contend with the dreaded randomizer and take on each other in sudden death battles. By the night's end, four chefs will be left standing and need to get ready for battle in the finale.

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  18. Tournament of Champions Season 5 Episode 2 - First Round Battles Heat Up
    9.0/10(43 votes)

    #18 - First Round Battles Heat Up

    S5:E2

    Guy Fieri continues the Tournament of Champions V first-round battles with heated rematches, as well as battles featuring newcomers determined to shake things up. In a must-see showdown of the night, it's TOC I champion Chef Brooke Williamson vs. the West A qualifier in a fight to dominate The Randomizer for a chance to win the belt, the coveted title and $150,000!

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  19. Tournament of Champions Season 5 Episode 5 - The Super 16 Step Up
    9.0/10(41 votes)

    #19 - The Super 16 Step Up

    S5:E5

    The first round of Tournament of Champions V is history as Guy Fieri welcomes the victorious Super 16 back into the arena to kick off the second round of competition with four must-see matchups. Four chefs will move one step closer to winning the championship belt and the biggest prize in TOC history, while four chefs will head home to train for next season.

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  20. Tournament of Champions Season 5 Episode 6 - Wild Card High Jinks
    9.0/10(40 votes)

    #20 - Wild Card High Jinks

    S5:E6

    The second round action continues as the last of the Super 16 fight for a chance at the quarterfinals. Guy Fieri has four final spots in the Great 8 that will put each winning chef one step closer to winning the belt, the coveted title and $150,000.

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  21. Tournament of Champions Season 6 Episode 1 - The World's Greatest Culinary Competition Returns
    9.0/10(42 votes)

    #21 - The World's Greatest Culinary Competition Returns

    S6:E1

    Host Guy Fieri kicks off the sixth year of the biggest and most intense competition in the culinary world. Top-scoring chefs from last year are back, and a handful of newcomers with the potential to win it all are stepping into the arena for the first time. Plus, now that all four TOC champs have hung up their aprons, there will be a guaranteed new champion this season! Who will win the belt, the coveted title and the $150,000?

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Tournament of Champions Season 6 Episode 2 - Win and Move On, Lose and You're Gone
    9.0/10(37 votes)

    #22 - Win and Move On, Lose and You're Gone

    S6:E2

    Guy Fieri continues the first-round battles with four more intense one-on-one sudden death matchups as Iron Chef Stephanie Izard faces off against rising star Michael Reed. Then, three-time James Beard semifinalist Shota Nakajima battles qualifier winner Brittanny Anderson, and newcomer Kaleena Bliss takes on Top Chef Master Chris Cosentino. In the final battle of the night, two-time finalist Britt Rescigno goes up against Michelin Bib Gourmand winner Chris Oh.

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  23. Tournament of Champions Season 6 Episode 3 - If You Can't Take the Heat...
    9.0/10(35 votes)

    #23 - If You Can't Take the Heat...

    S6:E3

    Guy Fieri continues the Tournament of Champions VI first-round battles with four more intense one-on-one sudden death matches. Superstar chef Joe Sasto faces off against seasoned veteran Fabio Viviani, and Top Chef all-star Lee Anne Wong takes on returning chef Chris Scott. Then, Karen Akunowicz goes toe-to-toe with fellow James Beard winner Jonathon Sawyer. In the final battle of the night, four-time finalist Jet Tila takes on qualifier winner Pyet DeSpain.

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  24. Tournament of Champions Season 6 Episode 8 - A New Champion Is Crowned
    9.0/10(35 votes)

    #24 - A New Champion Is Crowned

    S6:E8

    Guy Fieri welcomes the four remaining culinary giants for two epic semifinal battles. The two chefs left standing will face off in one final head-to-head championship battle, and their dishes will be judged by the three TOC champions and one certified living legend and genuine icon. Only one chef will be crowned the new champion and will win the belt, the coveted title and the $150,000.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Tournament of Champions Season 1 Episode 3 - Final Eight Revealed
    8.9/10(45 votes)

    #25 - Final Eight Revealed

    S1:E3

    Host Guy Fieri takes the Tournament of Champions to the next level as an intense second round begins. Pressure mounts for the final eight chefs as the competition and judging get tougher, and a shocking result makes it clear that no chef is safe.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Good, the Bad and the Randomizer" is the best rated episode of "Tournament of Champions". It scored 9.3/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/10/2024. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Leave It All on the Floor".