Ep 9. Aisle and Error

In season 3, episode 9 of Guy's Grocery Games titled "Aisle and Error," four chefs compete in three challenging rounds for a chance to win up to $20,000. Host Guy Fieri welcomes the chefs to the grocery store set, where they are first given 30 minutes to create a dish using the provided mystery ingredients, including pretzels, red jalapenos, and feta cheese. The chefs race through the aisles of the store, selecting additional ingredients to complete their dishes, which they present to the judges.

In the second round, the three remaining chefs are each assigned a different aisle in the store. They must use only ingredients from their designated aisle to create a dish, which will be judged based on taste, creativity, and the use of difficult-to-find ingredients. The chefs must think on their feet and adapt to the limitations of their aisle as they race to prepare their dishes before time runs out.

The final round features the remaining two chefs in a high-pressure cook-off. They must each create a three-course meal using ingredients found in the store, as well as "red light specials" which are surprise ingredients that can either enhance or derail their dishes. The chefs must also navigate additional challenges, such as using a mandatory kitchen tool or cooking their dishes using only one hand. The judges taste each dish and deliberate before announcing the winner of the competition.

Throughout the episode, host Guy Fieri provides commentary on the chefs' dishes and strategies, adding his signature humor and energy to the competition. The judges, all food industry professionals, offer critiques and praise for the chefs' culinary creations. In the end, only one chef will emerge victorious, earning the $20,000 prize and the honor of being named the champion of Guy's Grocery Games.