1. Fast Food to Fancy

Hopefuls turn healthy leftovers like pork tenderloin and marinated veggies into cozy comfort fare, then revamp fast-food favorites into high-end eats.

3. The Holidays!

A festive meal means lots of leftovers. So how about glazed ham, apple pie and green bean casserole… on a sandwich? Later, Greek food gets a new life.

4. Pot Roast to French Toast

The cooks serve up a spectacular breakfast using fancy date-night leftovers from the fridge, then wow the judges with fresh takes on Italian takeout.

5. Down-Home to Uptown

Bacon-wrapped brats and blueberry cobbler get a second look as late-night snacks, and duck confit and cassoulet evolve into entirely different dishes.

6. Welcome to the Neighborhood

Potluck castoffs return with a vengeance as sinful desserts before the challengers tackle chilled Chinese takeout, including egg rolls and chow mein.

7. Fiesta Feast

The cooks use food from a children's party to make cocktails and an indulgent brunch. Mexican dishes are remade into gnocchi, dumplings and more.

8. Bland to Flavor Bomb

After creating a "flavor bomb" from notoriously bland foods like rice and toast, the competitors take on a new challenge: transforming Thai takeout.