Synopsis

At Guy Fieri's Flavortown Academy, the familiar buzz of the new semester filled the air. Culinary "professors" Jet Tila and Antonia Lofaso had each selected three home cooks to mentor, their hopes pinned on a student claiming the $35,000 graduation prize. This week’s challenge: mastering the art of budgeting. Teams were tasked with creating a party platter—delicious and impressive—while adhering to a strict budget. The winning team earned a coveted spot in the sophomore class, while the losing t