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Fast Food to Fancy

Episode number: 1

Overview: Hopefuls turn healthy leftovers like pork tenderloin and marinated veggies into cozy comfort fare, then revamp fast-food favorites into high-end eats.

Game Day Gourmet

Episode number: 2

Overview: Game day appetizers morph into meals that score big points with the judges. The contestants must reimagine smoky barbecue takeout as a gourmet feast.

The Holidays!

Episode number: 3

Overview: A festive meal means lots of leftovers. So how about glazed ham, apple pie and green bean casserole… on a sandwich? Later, Greek food gets a new life.

Pot Roast to French Toast

Episode number: 4

Overview: The cooks serve up a spectacular breakfast using fancy date-night leftovers from the fridge, then wow the judges with fresh takes on Italian takeout.

Down-Home to Uptown

Episode number: 5

Overview: Bacon-wrapped brats and blueberry cobbler get a second look as late-night snacks, and duck confit and cassoulet evolve into entirely different dishes.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Episode number: 6

Overview: Potluck castoffs return with a vengeance as sinful desserts before the challengers tackle chilled Chinese takeout, including egg rolls and chow mein.

Fiesta Feast

Episode number: 7

Overview: The cooks use food from a children's party to make cocktails and an indulgent brunch. Mexican dishes are remade into gnocchi, dumplings and more.

Bland to Flavor Bomb

Episode number: 8

Overview: After creating a "flavor bomb" from notoriously bland foods like rice and toast, the competitors take on a new challenge: transforming Thai takeout.