Tregaye Fraser

The finalists shoot 30-second screen tests to explain what they are all about; an eliminated contestant from a previous season joins the competition.

One lucky pair wins an advantage based on their culinary travelogue report; the finalists must mash up two different cooking styles into one dish, then compete in the food world equivalent of a rap battle; guest judges Haylie Duff and Rev Run.

Former finalists return to the Food Network Star kitchen for a second shot at stardom! The alumni each take on a retro dessert in desperate need of a comeback and shoot an Instagram video about their updated version.

Chef Robert Irvine challenges the finalists to create a dish worthy of a world-class NASCAR tailgate party; Robert Irvine and Katie Lee help to judge the results.

The finalists pair up to shoot a promo for their version of a show called "Family Road Trip"; Food Network Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Maile Carpenter and actress Ali Larter serve as guest judges.

The finalists try their hand at delivering a trendy remote food report and are tested on how well they can handle curveballs.