King of Texas Cuisine Tim Love takes on D.C.'s Italian bruiser Mike Isabella of Graffiato. In this hour long season premiere, the chefs break down a beast: A whole pig! Guest Judges: Kris Morningstar, Naomi Pomeroy.

Italian culinary master, Freddy Vargas of LA's Scarpetta takes on modernist chef Justin Wills of Oregon's Restaurant Beck. Guest Judges: Kris Morningstar, Naomi Pomeroy.

Big Texan and two-time James Beard nominee Chris Shephard leaves his kitchen at Underbelly in Houston to challenge Hudson House chef Brooke Williamson on her home turf! Under the close scrutiny of the judges and their significant others, how will the duo handle special ingredients bottarga, mustard frills and live Alaskan king crab! Brooke goes for big flavor while Chris gets experimental. Will the risk pay off, or will things go better for the crab?