Guy's Grocery Games Season 8 Episode 5 Triple D Tournament Finale

In the final episode of the Triple D Tournament, four chefs from Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives compete to be named champion and win a grand prize of $30,000. Host Guy Fieri challenges the contestants to complete three rounds of culinary challenges in his grocery store, Flavortown Market.

In the first round, the chefs must create a dish that combines two mystery ingredients. They have just 15 minutes to shop for ingredients and 30 minutes to cook. The judges for this round are chef Antonia Lofaso, food critic Troy Johnson, and food blogger, Ali Khan.

Round two is a bit more challenging as the contestants must create a "meat-and-potatoes" dish for under $7. The catch is that they must also use one of the items from the market's clearance bin. The judges for this round are chef Richard Blais, food critic Simon Majumdar, and restaurant owner, Duskie Estes.

The final round is the most intense as the two remaining chefs are tasked with creating a dish that incorporates at least three ingredients from the Guy's Grocery Games store, including one chosen by Guy himself. They have just 30 minutes to cook and impress the judges, which include celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, food critic Karine Bakhoum, and supermarket owner David Manzanares.

Throughout the episode, there are also a few twists and turns thrown in, including a challenge where the chefs have to incorporate a grocery bag of ingredients chosen by Guy into their dishes. There is also a "knockout challenge" thrown in where the two chefs with the lowest scores have to compete in a high-pressure, last-chance round to determine who will move on to the final round.

As always, Guy is a lively and entertaining host who keeps the contestants on their toes with his challenging and creative in-store challenges. The judges are tough but fair, offering critiques and comments that help the chefs improve their dishes throughout the competition. And the competition itself is fierce, with each of the contestants bringing their own unique culinary style and approach to the challenges.

Overall, the Triple D Tournament Finale is a thrilling final episode of an exciting season of Guy's Grocery Games. It's a must-watch for fans of cooking competitions, foodies, and anyone who loves a good challenge. Stay tuned to find out who will be crowned champion!