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Sure, cooking is full of rules, sayings, and axioms but do they all hold water? Join host Alton Brown as he sears meat, washes mushrooms, oils the pasta water and tries to blow-up water.

The Chairman pairs Chef Carolynn Spence against Iron Chef Jose Garces in this battle. The secret ingredient in this challenge is crab with many different varieties available. In this challenge the chefs must have their first dishes delivered to the judges, Lesley Suter and Marcel Vigneron, within the first 20 minutes.

Casey is in the California capital of Sacramento to take on the 5-Round Sushi Challenge at Ju Hachi. Along his way he tries the Honey Walnut Prawns and the Brandy Fried Chicken at Frank Fat's. He also tries The Babe sandwich at Waffle Experience. The challenge includes 5 rolls of sushi that need to be eaten one at a time and within 30 minutes.

This time Casey takes on the 5-Pound Pierogi Team Challenge at Joe's Oasis in Wilmington, NC. One stop on the way includes a taste of the Combo Platter at Terry's North Carolina Bar-B-Que and Ribs. The next stop at Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn has Casey trying the Notorious P.I.G. Burrito.

In the town of Hoboken, NJ Casey takes on the Seven Deadly Rings Challenge at Tony Boloney's. Also visited in this trip, Casey visits O'Bagel and tries Ridge Diablo on a JumbO'Bagel. His next stop is at Fiore's House of Quality to try their Roast Beef and Mozzarella Special. Finally Casey faces the challenge which is a pizza slice topped with 7 rings of increasingly hot chicken tenders. You must eat each ring then wait a minute before continuing.

In the town of Charlotte, North Carolina Casey faces The Tin Roof's Frito Pie Team Challenge. He hits a couple of local favorites along the way. One stop is Seoul Food Meat Company, a fusion of Southern and Korean, where he samples their signature dish of Fire Chicken. He then goes to a place for traditional southern whole pig barbecue at Bill Spoon's Barbeque where he samples their Pork Barbeque Sandwich. The Tin Roof challenge consists of 6 pounds of Frito Pie that must be completed within 30 minutes.

In his hunt for the biggest and baddest Casey heads to Kansas City, Missouri. With two stops before his challenge Casey's first stop is mind blowing barbecue at Q39 for their Burnt End Burger. The next stop is at Grinders where you can 'bomb' your order, this involves adding tots, cheese and scallions. Casey goes for the Le Hog Pizza which he Chili Bombs. Last stop is the Elvis Challenge at Succotash, which is a 3 pound breakfast sandwich that needs to completed in 30 minutes.

In the Heartland of the country, Casey heads to the capital of corn country, Omaha, Nebraska. Along the way to his final destination, a monstrous pile of pork challenge, he finds a Soul Food institution and a historic Reuben. At the Crescent Moon Ale House he finds Reuben sandwich options that pay homage to the city's own invention. At Big Mama's Kitchen Casey tries the Oven Fried Chicken and Cornbread. The Porkasaurus Challenge at Bailey's Breakfast and Lunch is the main event where a 3.5 pound breakfast meal must be finished in 30 minutes or less.

The capital of Ohio, Columbus, hosts Casey's next challenge and food tour. In the historic neighborhood of German Village, Valter's at the Maennerchor serves the most authentic German cuisine including the German Pork Shank. At Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace there are hot dogs with many different crazy combinations including the Doginator. Finally, Casey is at Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant and Cantina to face the Mucho Macho Burrito Challenge that needs to be finished within 20 minutes.

Our hero's cross country trek heads to Providence, RI to take on the Awful Awful Milkshake Challenge at Newport Creamery. Along the way, a breakfast treat temps Casey as he stops at Rhode Island's first specialty donuts shop, PVDonuts. He hears about their Chicken and Waffle Donut and their Eggs Benedict Donut but he samples their Brunch Plate Donut. Then for some great seafood, the next stop is Matunuck Oyster Bar where we learn about local oysters and Casey tries the Oyster Trio.

Just outside Green Bay, WI, Casey faces the H'mongous Dozen Egg-Roll Challenge at Eggrolls Inc. While he visits this town known for football and cheese he tries some local eats. He goes to a local hangout, Al's Hamburgers, that makes pregame burgers that fans love. Casey tries the Tailgate Burger that is an ode to Green Bay. For a traditional Friday Fish Fry, Casey heads to Titletown Brewing Company. The challenge then begins where 12 rolls need to be finished in 24 minutes.

Casey's next challenge is in Miami, FL. While visiting this city which is known for white sand beaches, Art Deco architecture and the largest Cuban population outside of Cuba Casey heads first to Miami's famed Calle Ocho. Stopping off at El Mago de las Fritas he tries the Triple a Caballo. The next stop on Calle Ocho is Azucar Ice Cream Company where the Cuban inspired ice cream flavors are best known. Sampling and making their Abuela Maria ice cream is Casey's next pleasure. The challenge this time is a 30 inch Pizza Challenge at Steve's Pizza. Casey's team of three must finish the 2-topping pizza in 45 minutes.

In the city of Tucson, AZ where it is sunny 350 days of the year and there is a culinary fusion of Tex-Mex and California Cuisine Casey faces his next challenge. Along the way he stops off at Boca Tacos y Tequila to try their Sonoran Taco Dog. At Baja Cafe, Casey goes to check out their Tucson-sized breakfast options including their Wyatt Earp Benedict. Being the first to take on Pinnacle Peak's Rib-diculous Challenge, Casey will need to eat 2 racks of ribs in one hour.

In San Jose, CA, also known as the Capital of Silicon Valley, Casey takes on the Masumo Challenge. He samples the Arab-American eats at Falafel's Drive-In and dives into their signature Falafel Sandwich. His next stop is The Funny Farm for preposterous pub fare including the Monte Christo Rito. The last stop is a challenge at Masa Noodle Bar to finish a 5-pound bowl on ramen in 45 minutes.

Casey heads to the Alamo City, San Antonio, TX, to find the 3-pound Cinnamon Roll Challenge at Lulu's Bakery and Cafe. He takes two stops along the way to sample some local eats. One of his stops is at Ray's Drive-In for their Original Puffy Taco. He then goes to oldest restaurant in the city, Schilo's Delicatessen, to sample the Wiener Schnitzel and Root Beer. His last stop is Lulu's Bakery and Cafe challenge where he needs to finish within 30 minutes.

Casey's culinary adventures bring him to the capital of Texas, which is also the Capital Of Cool, Austin. He samples the sandwich flavors at Slab BBQ with the Badonkadonk. Before he reaches his challenge destination he stops at Goudough's Public House to try their Dirty South doughnut. Casey's challenge is at Vaquero Taquero, the undefeated Six Alarm Fire Challenge, which involves finishing 6 tacos within 30 minutes.

We see if Man can win this challenge when Casey takes on the 49er Club Steak Challenge at Vic Stewart's in San Francisco, CA. His samples around the Golden State City include a nosh at Adam's Grub Truck for the Double Dragon sandwich. At the San Francisco Farmers Market he finds the Roli Roti food truck to nosh on their Porchetta sandwich. He finishes his trip with the challenge to finish a 49 oz porterhouse steak and a side in one sitting.

At the Libertine Brewing Company in San Luis Obispo, California, Casey takes on their 6.5 pound Tot-cho Bro Challenge. This is challenge involves two challengers finishing sliders and tot-chos faster than the last team's time of 28 minutes. While visiting the area, known for their scenic coastline and fresh seafood, Casey samples some local eats. He stops at Santa Barbara Shellfish Company for a local's secret of Box Crab. He then has a barbecue Tri-Tip Sandwich at the Cold Spring Tavern.

Casey's food trek brings him the last frontier and a state twice the size of Texas, Alaska. Known by animals and adventurers for miles of rolling tundra, abundant rivers and cold coastal waters. In Anchorage he has The King Crab Dinner at the Slippery Salmon. In Talkeetna he visits Danali Brewpub for their reindeer meatloaf called the Bachelor. The last stop is at West Rib Cafe and Pub also in Talkeetna for their Seward's Folly Burger Challenge. This is a 5.5 pound challenge including a 4.5 pound caribou burger with one pound of fries which needs to be finished in one hour.

There is an iceberg ahead for Casey with his next challenge. Before he faces this test of his fortitude he finds other treats along his trip through Ocean City, MD. He heads to Fish Tales to try the iconic Maryland crab in their jumbo crab cakes. He then gets to try the boardwalk's iconic candy, salt water taffy, at Dolly's Candyland. He then heads for the 6 pound Titanic Sundae Challenge at Justine's Ice Cream Parlour. This is a 6 pound bucket sundae that needs to be finished within 30 minutes.

Our intrepid food explorer heads to the New England state of New Hampshire. In the state's largest city of Manchester there is an eclectic mix of cuisines from all over the United States. For a taste of barbecue Casey goes to KC's Rib Shack for their Feedbag Shovel. With a huge selection of comforting styles of mac and cheese, it's the Deluxe Cheeseburger he tries at Mr. Mac's. Casey battles the Inferno Burger Challenge at Smoke Shack Southern Barbeque. This is a one pound ghost pepper burger and two pounds of ghost pepper fire fries all consumed within 20 minutes.

Mystic, CT is a storybook New England seaport which is known for maritime history, colonial village, and world class food. Casey comes here to face the Big Kahuna Challenge. Before the challenge he checks out a couple of other favorites. He heads to the Engine Room to learn about their burgers and off-menu specials. He tries this week's special, the Nazir Burger, a Portuguese inspired burger. For a taste of Connecticut's tasty seafood, the next stop is Abbott's Lobster in the Rough where the New England Seafood Feast is on the tasting menu. Finally we end up at Mel's Downtown Creamery to take down the Big Kahuna Challenge. This is a colossal sundae that weighs in at between 5 and 7 pounds and must be finished In 20 minutes.

Casey's quest brings him to Fargo, ND which is more than the setting for an Oscar winning movie. With the largest percentage of Germans in the country, there is plenty of great German food here. His first adventure is at Wurst Bier Hall for their Spaetzle Mac and Cheese with Buffalo-Blue Sausage. A Nordic twist on Jewish staples is what they do at BernBaum's and Casey tries the Lingonberry Blintzes. The undefeated challenge in Fargo is at The Boiler Room called Marge's Hot-Dish Challenge. A 3 pound casserole filled classic ingredients including homemade tots that must be finished in 30 minutes or less.

In the once lawless town of Deadwood, SD visitors flock to see wild west history, legal gambling, and Dakota grub. Casey visits Wild Bill's old stomping ground at Saloon No. 10 and tries the Tomahawk Pork Chop at the Deadwood Social Club. The next stop is the Cheyenne Crossing Store which houses the Stage Stop Cafe to try their famous fry bread in their Fry Bread Taco. We end up at the Franklin Hotel's Deadwood Legends Steakhouse for the Cowboy Showdown Challenge. This never tried challenge is a 4 pound plate consisting of a massive 16 oz buffalo rib eye and six sides and there is only 30 minutes to finish.

This is the Top 5 breakfast items to be inducted into the Man v. Food Hall of Fame. 5. Jumbo Ridge Diablo at O'Bagel. 4. Make Your Own Pancakes at Old Spanish Sugar Mill. 3. Lingonberry Blintzes at BernBaum's. 2. Brunch Plate Donut at PVDonuts. 1. Irish Breakfast Challenge at Flann O'Briens Pub.