Eight chefs enter the kitchen for the ultimate soul food showdown, and the competition heats up in a meat 'n' three knockout. Then, the chefs are challenged to create innovative dishes with soul food staples like okra and sweet potato.
The top seven chefs are surprised with challenging "low on the hog" ingredients. Then, the competitors pay tribute to famous Black trailblazers, and emotions run high when the chefs share more than food with the judges -- they share their souls, as well.
The remaining six chefs pay tribute to Cajun and Creole cooking as they are challenged to identify and cook with spicy chili peppers. Then, the competition turns personal when the chefs get to select each other's proteins to make creative seafood dishes.
A jazz duo performs to inspire the top five chefs as they honor Black musicians by cooking up a jazz brunch. Then, the competitors must create a meal that pays tribute to a musical genre, but one of the chef's dishes has the judges singing the blues.
As the competition gets down to the wire in a battle for the finale, the top four chefs are inspired by their loved ones. Then, the competitors put their own spin on soul food desserts with the help of unexpected sous chefs, and one chef is sent packing.
The final three chefs pour their hearts and souls into a four-course feast for the judges and face one final unpredictable twist. Then, one talented chef is named The Great Soul Food Cook-Off champion and walks away with the $50,000 prize.
