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Season 3 opens with a huge musical number, a glorified super positive sequence that shows Jeff as a hero and his life as wonderful, which all comes crashing down when Jeff awakens to find he has been dreaming.

Jeff strides into the study room to find the study group hanging around the table with their biology books in hand, ready to attend the same class together. The group laments the absence of Pierce, who has quit the study group. Jeff smiles but not for long as Pierce enters the room and tells the study group he’s back. Jeff is fed up with Pierce and his crazy ways and can’t believe Pierce is back in the group. Pierce tells the study group he has turned a new leaf and feels cured of his crazy, then goes on to let them know the table they sit at is magical. Jeff tells the gang that Pierce should not be allowed back in the group but they vote to let Pierce stay in the group, it’s not all up to Jeff after all. Dean Pelton, dressed in a fancy suit and looking very official, strides into the study group to announce the school will be run in a more organized, efficient way this year, shocking the study group.

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Adam heads to the famed Pacific Coast Highway to sample various eateries. Adam is teaming up with high school history teacher Naader Reda to take on the Brahma Bull Challenge at local eatery Rib Line in San Luis Obispo. The Brahma Bull Challenge is a gigantic 4 pound tri-tip steak sandwich that must be taken down within the 42 minute record of the past winner, or sooner, thereby breaking the current record. Adam discovers only two people out of 50 have won the challenge. If Adam can coach Naader successfully Naader will win a trophy and free lunch every Friday at Rib Line until the challenge record is broken.

Adam’s first stop is at The Reel Inn in Malibu, known for their fresh seafood tacos. Adam checks in with the kitchen to see how they cook up their fish dishes. The chef creates a breaded halibut that is gently fried, then doused in a sumptuous sauce of garlic, wine, tomatoes and capers, then served with fries and cole slaw. Adam and the restaurant owner sit down to savor a plate of halibut together. As Adam places the fish in his mouth he compliments the restaurant owner on the freshness of the fish and how he can taste each and every ingredient.

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Adam is visiting Rack & Soul BBQ in Harlem, New York to coach three Harlem Globetrotters on taking down their Squealer Challenge, a 2 pound po boy sandwich filled with pulled pork and doused in an insanely hot BBQ sauce. The basketball stars will have 15 minutes to eat their sandwiches and must suffer the burn for 5 more minutes to win the challenge.

First stop for Adam in Harlem is Amy Ruth’s, where they specialize in chicken and waffles. Adam hits the kitchen where the owner shows him how the dish is done. The owner uses her special secret spice mix to rub all over the chicken then lets the chicken marinate in the rub for 24 hours to soak into the meat. The owner puts together her homemade waffle batter and includes malt in the mix, which gives the waffles a light, fluffy texture. The owner dips the marinated chicken in flour and drops it in the fryer. The chicken has a deep golden brown color when coming out of the fryer. The chicken is loaded up on top of the Belgian waffle then soaked in maple syrup. Adam takes a bite of the waffle and chicken, rolls his eyes and let’s the owner know the specialty is delicious!

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Adam is driving down the famous Midwestern road Route 66, traveling to Elote Cafe & Catering for their Puffy Taco Challenge. Former US Navy Second Class officer Manny Groll is set to take the Puffy Taco Challenge with help, of course, from Adam. The previous record of tacos is 22 eaten in 90 minutes. Manny is aiming at taking out 23 tacos in 90 minutes to take down the old record. If Manny wins the challenge his name and photo will be placed on top of the leader board as the current challenge champion.

Adam’s first stop is at the Route 66 landmark Ted Drewes Frozen Custard. Adam can’t wait to try their famous custard ice cream, smoother and richer than regular ice cream due to the copious amount of eggs they use to make the custard. Adam has heard of Ted Drewes concrete ice cream, a mixture made up of as many toppings and custard as you can fit in the cup. Adam chooses homemade oatmeal cookies, macadamia nuts, and homemade caramel sauce. Adam’s custom concrete is mixed, so thick you can hang it upside down and it will not come out of the cup. Adam digs into his concrete ice cream and melts with happiness at the fantastic flavor of his ingenious concoction.

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Adam is headed to Dallas, Texas where he will help coach financial analyst and member of Man v. Food Nation Pete MacGillis in the Super Pho Challenge at Sprouts Spring Roll & Pho. Pete must take down 5 pounds of hot Vietnamese noodle and meat soup in 30 minutes to win the challenge.

First Adam heads to Kuby’s Sausage House where they have a huge choice of homemade sausages on the menu. Adam wants to try Kuby’s authentic German sausages. Adam checks in with the chef in the kitchen. The chef boils the sausages first to keep their flavor, then grills up a variety of German sausages for Adam to try. Adam cuts into the meat, chews and sighs, proclaiming the sausages absolutely delectable.

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Adam heads to Providence, Rhode Island to coach Man v. Food Nation challenger and rugby champ Connor McQuade who is taking on the Olneyville NY System Hot Weiner Challenge. Conner must down 15 fully loaded hot wieners in 45 minutes. Only one person has defeated the Hot Weiner Challenge, and Conner is convinced he’s ready to face the mammoth platter of hot dogs.

First stop for Adam is Bob & Timmy’s Grilled Pizza, where the specialty is pizza on the grill. These pizzas have with all sorts of delicious toppings, the variety of pizzas available is endless. Adam finds out the locals who eat at Bob & Timmy’s love the texture and flavor of the grilled pizza dough. Adam wants to try their famed margherita pizza. Adam watches as the owner cooks up the pizza dough on the grill, acheiving toasty grill marks on the crusty dough. The owner loads up the traditional margherita pizza toppings of red sauce, mozzerella, and basil, the colors of Italy. Adam is amazed that the toppings go right on the pizza dough on the grill. Once the cheese is melted the pizza comes off the grill and Adam takes a taste, smiling and marveling at the freshness of the ingredients and the crispiness of the pizza dough.

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Adam visits Milwaukee, Wisconsin to help mentor MvFN member Jeremy Wheeler, who has been unbeaten by food at 14 different food challenges. Jeremy plans to take on the Red Rock Saloon’s Unforgiven Challenge. Jeremy must down a huge burger, fries, and searing hot wings in 23 minutes in order to earn a t-shirt and a spot on Red Rock Saloon’s Wall of Fame. Adam is concerned over the limited time given for this burger challenge.

Adam stops by Martinos first, known for their Italian sandwiches. Adam is eyeing their famed Italian Combo. Adam checks out the kitchen where he learns how their Italian combo is made. The chef cooks up an Italian sausage, adds sliced beef on the grill to heat, then adds the mozzarella to the two meats and lets the gooey cheese melt to perfection. The cheese topped Italian sausage and beef are loaded up on fresh French bread, topped with a homemade red sauce, spicy fresh giardiniera, then finished off with a dip in a parmesan au jus. Adam takes a bite into the Italian Combo and remarks on the quality of the meats and the amazing, flavorful spice of the giardiniera.

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This was the episode to end all episodes of the Bachelorette! Ashley’s family came to Fiji to meet her final two contenders, and Ashley finally picks the man she wishes to marry!

The first contestant to meet Ashley’s mother, father, brother, and dreaded sister was JP. They all shared a meal together, and Ashley’s sister asked if JP made her laugh. She had a hard time coming up with an answer, which made her sister, Chrystie, sceptical. After eating, Chrystie and JP sat down and talked. She proceed to tell him that she doesn’t see it between him and Ashley. She doesn’t think that he is right for her and that there was nothing he could say to change her mind. This left JP feeling very defeated and he let Ashley know about the conversation. Upset about this, Ashley had her own discussion with her sister. This conversation ended with Ashley crying saying that she trusts her gut and really likes JP, while Chrystie kept saying that she has chosen wrong before.

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Adam heads to Louisville, Kentucky to mentor MVF Nation member Burrito Joe Nikolai, who is taking on the Comfy Cow Challenge. Burrito Joe must consume 15 scoops of ice cream, gooey toppings and 1 pound of whipped cream in an hour to beat the Comfy Cow Challenge. If Burrito Joe wins he gets his name up on the wall of fame at the Comfy Cow restaurant.

First stop for Adam is the Brown Hotel, famed for their Hot Brown sandwich. Adam sees a number of guests and locals ordering the Hot Brown sandwich from the menu. Adam heads to the kitchen to see how the Hot Brown is made. The chef cooks roasted turkey and bacon, whips up a delicious Mornay sauce, then assembles the open-faced sandwich of roasted turkey over Texas toast, covered with the rich Mornay sauce, Pecorino-Romano cheese, and topped with crispy bacon. Adam digs into the steaming Hot Brown sandwich and makes yummy sounds as he lets the audience know there is a reason why this sandwich is a legend in Louisville.

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It is coming down to the final three men for Ashley to pick from! This week everyone goes to Fiji while Ashley tries to determine who is going to meet her family. While in Fiji Ashley got a surprise from a former contestant, went on three one-on-one dates, and one intense rose ceremony!

First Ashley has to deal with the return of someone she had already eliminated! Ryan decided to fly back and go to Fiji to find Ashley. He tells her that he feels there is some unfinished business between the two of them and he feels something might really be there for them. Ashley has to think about this while going on some others dates but then ultimately tells Ryan that she knows she made the right decision when she let him go the first time.

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