The summer heat wave takes hold of the kitchen, and Chef Carla Hall tries to beat the heat with TV announcer Steve Higgins. They recruit red-hot chefs Kathy Sidell and Vinson Petrillo to light a fire under Bobby Flay and take him out.

Christmas Cookie Challenge pals Ree Drummond and Eddie Jackson join forces to decide who has what it takes to get the job done against Bobby Flay. Seafood specialist Chef Ian Rough must battle California ranch chef Anthony Endy for a chance to go against the master.