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Four chefs focus on the fresh and humble food of Tuscany; for the appetizer, they must make good choices while dealing with a super-lean meat, and they face issues of confidence and competence to make it to the finale.

Four chefs get to the heart of Italian cuisine with ingredients from the robust Emilia-Romagna region; a surprise challenges the chefs in the appetizer round, while the entrée round ends with very different takes on a veal and mushroom dish.

Italy's olive oil capital inspires four chefs as they create coastal cuisine from Puglia; in the appetizer round, a chef's mistake causes a big stink in the kitchen, and a cactus creates a prickly situation in the dessert round.

Four winning chefs return for the Battle Italiano finale, where they'll represent their regions; emotions run high in a dramatic entrée round, and unfamiliar ingredients in the dessert basket keep the finalists on their toes.

Maria and Bailey offer a contemporary take on Greek food in Adelaide.

Host Eric welcomes three talented shellfish experts from Louisiana, Maine and Hawaii to challenge chef Alex Guarnaschelli in two intense rounds of cooking; first, the chefs seal their fate by choosing the ingredients they and Alex will cook with.

Pastry chef Zac Young and SNL alum Cheri Oteri are the perfect pair to ruin Bobby Flay's night; they recruit pastry powerhouses Joe Murphy and Laura Ochikubo to turn up the heat.

The chefs turn PB&J pancakes into appetizers; a rainbow ingredient in the entrée basket is not a sunny surprise for the chefs; ice cream drama in the dessert round has the judges on the edge of their seats.

The chefs open the first basket to discover they'll be serving up cephalopods; pork and Portuguese finger food prove challenging in the second round; a canned cocktail and marshmallow treats show up in the last basket.

In a dynamic first round, the chefs have a lot of ideas for their turkey legs and milkshakes, but they struggle to keep pace with the clock; then in a drama-filled second round, the chefs rush to make steak work with a wacky candied surprise.

The chefs are shocked when abalone appears in their appetizer baskets; a fusion soup and a colorful veggie are in the entrée basket, and an unwelcome egg is in the dessert basket.

The chefs go overboard while making gluttonous food; they compete for time with the fryer in the appetizer round, struggle to pair ingredients with their steak entrées and pull out the stops with gummy cinnamon roll desserts.

The chefs showcase what they know about making amazing Venetian dishes; a strikingly strange ingredient in the first basket threatens to throw them off their game, while using polenta to best effect in a half-hour entrée round is a tremendous task.

Authentic Italian at Via Tevere Pizzeria in Vancouver; The Crêpe House in Port Dover, Ont.; classic comfort food at the Hilltop Diner in Langley, B.C.

The Holy Grill in Calgary; The Flying Spatula Diner in Flesherton, Ont.; southern brunch in Vancouver.

The Bungalow in London, Ont.; waffle burgers at The Rumpus Room in Vancouver; fresh seafood at Big Fish in Alberta.

Rotisserie at Boxwood Café in Calgary; unique French fries at Belgian Fries in Vancouver; fresh seafood at Smitty's Oyster House.

Crêpes at Kawaii Crêpe in Winnipeg; old time classics at the Argyle Street Grill in Caledonia, Ont.; Polish food at Skinnytato in Victoria.

Pasta at Black Skirt in Toronto; brunch at L'Avenue in Montreal; Latin cuisine at El Camino's in Vancouver.

Italian comfort curries; smokehouse meats; triple threat burgers.

The Holy Grill in Calgary; The Flying Spatula Diner in Flesherton, Ont.; southern brunch in Vancouver.

Authentic Italian at Via Tevere Pizzeria in Vancouver; The Crêpe House in Port Dover, Ont.; classic comfort food at the Hilltop Diner in Langley, B.C.

The Bungalow in London, Ont.; waffle burgers at The Rumpus Room in Vancouver; fresh seafood at Big Fish in Alberta.

Rotisserie at Boxwood Café in Calgary; unique French fries at Belgian Fries in Vancouver; fresh seafood at Smitty's Oyster House.

Crêpes at Kawaii Crêpe in Winnipeg; old time classics at the Argyle Street Grill in Caledonia, Ont.; Polish food at Skinnytato in Victoria.

Pasta at Black Skirt in Toronto; brunch at L'Avenue in Montreal; Latin cuisine at El Camino's in Vancouver.

Dirty bourbon burger; vegetarian eggplant Parmesan; perfect pizza crust.

Luke learns about Kongunadu cuisine in Coimbatore, partners with a family in Thrissur to create an authentic delicacy and learns about India's rich coffee culture.

Luke visits the port city of Kochi, Kerala, where he checks out the iconic Chinese fishing nets, does laundry the old-fashioned way and cooks a famous dish. He leaves the city to witness the state's backwaters and local fishing techniques.

Luke visits the lush plantations of spices in Thekkady and then tours Madurai, the spiritual heart of Tamil Nadu, to find hidden gems with the help of a local food journalist.

Luke uncovers the history of Chettinad and savours its famous cuisine. He then tastes the chutneys in Kumbakonam and explores the exciting food scene in Pondicherry.

Luke visits Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, a bustling city with historic ancient temples, and a vibrant modern art scene.

Tom is in Italy's Deep South, discovering the secrets behind beloved Calabrian chillies and Puglia's grapes, before cooking up delicious dishes that celebrate them.

Tom is in Tuscany and Lazio, discovering the secrets behind an Italian icon, olive oil and fiery rocket, before cooking up delicious dishes that celebrate them.

Braun hits Detroit hard, devouring massive plates and trading big laughs with comic Bert Kreischer.

Braun keeps Austin weird, gobbling up biscuits before a mega meal with WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry.

At Austin's La Barbecue, Jess breaks down the anatomy of a truly great brisket sandwich. Then, at home, she recreates the ultimate version, sharing tips on cooking, slicing and building a sandwich that delivers that perfect balance of smoke, fat and texture.

At Helberg Barbecue in Waco, Jess discovers the magic of smoke-fried chicken, where low-and-slow meets hot oil for maximum flavor and crunch; back home, she demystifies the process, showing how to achieve that signature smoky, crispy finish without complicated equipment.

Braun hits Detroit hard, devouring massive plates and trading big laughs with comic Bert Kreischer.

Braun keeps Austin weird, gobbling up biscuits before a mega meal with WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry.