Guy's Grocery Games Season 12 Episode 1 Triple-D Tournament 2: Part 1

On the premier episode of Guy's Grocery Games season 12, the competition intensifies as sixteen of the best chefs from Diners, Drive-ins and Dives return to compete in the Triple D Tournament 2. In this two-part episode, the chefs are split into four rounds of cooking, with the winner of each round advancing to the semi-finals.

In the first round, the chefs are given just 30 minutes to create a dish using three mystery ingredients from Guy Fieri's wheel. The contestants have to spin the wheel to reveal the ingredients, which could range from chicken feet to hot sauce. The chefs must then use their creativity to come up with a dish that incorporates all three ingredients, while still impressing the judges.

In the second round, the chefs must make a dish that is inspired by their hometown. They are given access to the entire supermarket and must use their knowledge of the flavors and ingredients from their hometown to create a unique and delicious meal. The judges, including Guy Fieri, will evaluate the dishes based on their flavor, creativity, and the story behind the dish.

In the third round, the chefs are faced with the ultimate challenge: they have to create a dish using only five ingredients, with each ingredient costing under $5. The contestants must be strategic in their ingredient selection as they try to create something flavorful and unique with such a limited selection.

The final round of the episode is the dessert round, in which the chefs must create a dessert inspired by a classic movie. The contestants are given access to a wide range of pantry items and sweet ingredients to create a delicious and visually appealing dessert. The judges have to taste each of the desserts and decide which one will advance to the semi-finals.

Throughout the episode, viewers will be treated to high-energy cooking action and plenty of friendly competition. Each of the contestants brings their unique flavors, techniques, and personalities to the competition, while Guy Fieri provides his signature wit and humor as host. Ultimately, only one chef will emerge as the winner of the Triple D Tournament 2: Part 1, earning the chance to compete in the semi-finals and move one step closer to winning the grand prize of $40,000.