<Tr> <Th> 37 </Th> <Td> 13 </Td> <Td> "Pomp and Circumstance" "Ifudōdō" (威風 堂々) </Td> <Td> September 24, 2016 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> At the end of the pre-open's final day, Shinomiya calls in his fellow alumni, along with his mother, for one final service, recalling what inspired him to pursue French cuisine . As the competition finally arrives, Soma uses about everything he's learned to put together a French take on a chicken and egg rice bowl using a quail stuffed with risotto . Despite ultimately deciding that dish isn't good enough as it is, Shinomiya helps Soma refine his recipé so that it can become an item on his menu, leading Soma to pass the Stagiaire . With the Stagiaire over, Soma returns to Totsuki, ready to take on anyone who challenges him to a Shokugeki . </Td> </Tr> <Table> <Tr> <Th> No. in series </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 38 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Challenging the Elite Ten" "Jukketsu ni idomu" (十 傑 に 挑む) </Td> <Td> October 4, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> In response to the Kuga's condescending provocation at the Autumn Leaves Viewing, Soma decides to show off his cooking prowess in the upcoming Moon Festival which involves the setting up booths by groups or individuals on school grounds . Deciding to go up against Kuga directly, Soma approaches Miyoko Hojo, who also specialises in Chinese cuisine like Kuga . Miyoko explains that while she specialises in all forms of Chinese cuisine, Kuga's focus is on Sichuan spicy cuisine, and takes him to his mainstay, the Chinese Cuisine Research Society . Soma is shocked to see many chefs working in perfect unison and precision, trained all by Kuga himself . After tasting ten identical speciality dishes of mapo tofu, Soma gets more determined than ever to beat Kuga, going up front against him by claiming the booth area directly in front of his, and serving Chinese cuisine as well . Just as Soma submits his application form, Erina reveals to him that he will get expelled if his booth loses money, much to Soma's disbelief . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 39 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Má and Là" "Mā to Rā" (『 麻 』 と 『 辣 』) </Td> <Td> October 11, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> The preparation for the Moon Festival is abuzz with Soma's indirect declaration of war on Kuga . This prompts the initially apathetic Alice to join in the festival, by capitalising on Jun's maternal instinct to include her and Ryo in the booth run by Shiomi Seminar, much to the annoyance of Hayama . After involuntarily tasting Soma's version of mapo tofu, Erina superciliously explains to him the concept of ` Má' (麻, lit . hot) and ` là (辣, lit . spiciness) in Sichuan cuisine, unintentionally giving Soma useful information, while Alice and Hisako explain that spiciness works on vanilloids receptors different from the sense of taste, rather on the sense of pain, which has addictive and medicinal effects . Back at the dorm, Soma starts experimenting with Megumi to catch up with Kuga's level; but ended up just making overly spicy dishes . The next day, Hojo lends them the Chinese department's open clay pot oven and they plan to make Hujiao bing to attract customers with its unique method of cooking . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 40 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "Moon Festival" "Gekkyōsai" (月 饗 祭) </Td> <Td> October 18, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> The first day of the Moon Festival commences and Kuga's restaurant immediately gets a long line of customers, while Soma manages to impress the few he is getting . The booths run by Isshiki and the Polar Star Dormitory, the Don RS by Ikumi and the pop - up Trattoria Aldini by the Aldini brothers all seem to be going well . By the end of the day, Kuga's restaurant has clinched first place in terms of sales in the Central area, and the only two booths that lost money were Soma's and Shiomi Seminar's, leaving Erina appalled as they were all competitors who made it to the main tournament of the Autumn Elections . Day 2 passes and Kuga's restaurant takes the first place again, while Soma manages to climb up five rungs from last place with the introduction of a new noodle dish created by slicing up the dough for the Hujiao bing into noodles and pairing them with garlic, shrimp stock, and the ground pork filling, improvising from ta - a noodles . Meanwhile, Alice decides to start over and cooperate with Hayama to make a dish that will satisfy customers . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 41 </Th> <Td> </Td> <Td> "A Pride of Young Lions" "Wakaki Shishi - tachi no Mure" (若き 獅子 たち の 群れ) </Td> <Td> October 25, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> Day 3 passes without much improvement and Soma notices that even though Kuga is getting steady business, the long waiting time and the requirement for quick eating at peak times frustrates the diners . With Tomita's help on Day 4, Soma adds tables and chairs to his booth . Soma adds a remade version of his Yukihira - version of mapo tofu by adding noodles and a giant mystery meatball with curry in it . It's aroma and intriguing appearance appeals to Kuga's frustrated customers and slowly but surely, they begin to defect to his booth . Just as customer numbers begin to get out - of - hand, Mimasaka comes to help after image - training at Soma's restaurant . As Megumi handles customer service and evening falls, their friends from other booths and members of Megumi's Regional Cuisine RS arrive to help cook and draw in more customers respectively . Together, they pass Day 4 and defeat Kuga's restaurant in terms of sales in that area, clinching first place . Shiomi Seminar's booth also finally manages to attract customers and make up for their losses . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 42 </Th> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> "The Darkening Dinner Table" "Kageri yuku shokutaku" (翳り ゆく 食卓) </Td> <Td> November 1, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> Kuga beats Soma again on the 5th and last day of the Moon Festival, but he is not satisfied . A flashback reveals how Kuga had also challenged the Elite Ten as a first - year at the previous Autumn Leaves Viewing, with Tsukasa Eishi surprisingly accepting . While Kuga lost, he made a deal with Tsukasa: if Kuga clinched first place in sales in the Central area every day of the Moon Festival, just like Tsukasa did the previous year, they should have a rematch . Both sides lost, as Soma also didn't achieve his goal of beating Kuga in total sales . For consolation, 2nd Seat Rindou Kobayashi reserves a table for Soma and Megumi at Tsukasa's booth, consisting of a nine - course meal, all prepared by Tsukasa himself . Intrigued by the different level of dining the uptown area offers, Soma facetiously visits Erina's booth; only to find the Erina trembling in fear and her diners shocked by the unexpected appearance of her elitist father, Azami Nakiri . Soma and Megumi witness Azami mocking the gourmands that have come to taste Erina's food, and declaring himself the new headmaster of Totsuki, ousting Senzaemon after revealing that he has the support of 6 members of the Elite Ten . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 43 </Th> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> "The Imprisoned Queen" "Toraware no Joō" (囚われ の 女王) </Td> <Td> November 8, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> Gin and Joichiro meet coincidentally after many years, and in the midst of their reunion, Gin is informed of the replacement of Senzaemon by Azami, who was revealed to be the 3rd Seat behind the two of them . The news of Azami's new posting spreads like wildfire around the school, much to the shock of the students and the public . Azami dismisses Hisako from her post as Erina's secretary, with Erina unable to object . Sanzaemon meets with Soma, and the former director reflects on Erina's childhood as a happy little girl and how she was brainwashed, abused, and isolated by Azami to polish her "God's Tongue" to what it is today, leaving her traumatized by his presence . Azami also ripped up all the letters Alice sent from Scandinavia . Azami was exiled, but continues to build his strong base in other parts of the world . Although Soma seemed asympathetic about Erina's situation, he reiterates to Senzaemon his vow from when he first met Erina: to make her say his food is delicious . As Erina begins to despair alone in her room, Alice, Ryo and Hisako arrive to break her out of the Nakiri estate, and ultimately find refuge for her at Polar Star Dormitory . Upon learning about her past, the other residents' accepted Erina as part of the dorm . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 44 </Th> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> "It Begins" "Hibuta wa kira reta" (火蓋 は 切 られ た) </Td> <Td> November 15, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> Azami announces the disbandment of all research societies and independent bodies in Totsuki, much to the horror of the student body and staff, and the formation of the Central Gourmet Society, or Central for short, a new authoritarian body that will decide what students should cook and create . Ninth seat, Eizan Etsuya, arrives at the Polar Star dorm with his goons to announce its closure . However, Soma explicitly asks if a Shokugeki can overturn the decision . In response, Eizan accepts and broadcasts live a Shokugeki with Kabutoyama Tetsuji, head of the Skewer Research Society, only to reveal that he has bribed the judges, and nefariously declares that the Shokugeki is dead . While the dorm residents lament their fate, Soma obstinately issues a Shokugeki challenge to Eizan for the survival of the dorm . As their Shokugeki begins, Eizan secretly directs his men to forcibly vacate the dorm, aggravating Soma . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 45 </Th> <Td> 8 </Td> <Td> "The Alchemist" "Arukimisuta" (錬金術 師 (アルキミスタ)) </Td> <Td> November 22, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> Soma refuses to be intimidated by Eizan's tactics and continues cooking, infuriating Eizan . Meanwhile, the Polar Star dorm residents band together and repel Eizan's thugs . After further taunts from Soma, Eizan finally decides to cook seriously . With Satsuma Jidori Chicken as the theme, Eizan serves a Hainanese chicken rice dish that impresses both the judges and Soma . Soma responds with a special chicken wingtip gyoza dish that uses pork fat, parmesan cheese, and ketchup as special ingredients . He dares Eizan to try his dish, and as Eizan takes a bite, he reluctantly acknowledges that Soma's dish tastes good . Seeing Eizan's reaction and tempted by the smell of the food, the judges cautiously and curiously tastes Soma's dish . Amazed by it's unique delicious flavor, despite unorthodox cooking methods, the judges vote unanimously for Soma . Eizan is forced to admit defeat, and Soma declares to the school that he will battle anybody who threatens his friends and Polar Star, including the Elite Ten . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 46 </Th> <Td> 9 </Td> <Td> "Hunting the Survivors" "Zantō gari" (残党 狩り) </Td> <Td> November 28, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> With Soma's victory, Eizan's thugs are called off and Polar Star is saved . The residents celebrates the victory, along with Erina, Hisako, Takumi, and Isami . Isshiki then arrives and explains that thanks to Soma's victory, Central is now allowing school organizations to issue shokugeki requests which will be overseen by neutral judges . Several days later, Isshiki is dismissed from the Elite Ten, along with Kuga and 3rd seat Megishima, as they voted against Azami's installation . Meanwhile, the rest of the Elite Ten and other Central members begin to "hunt the survivors" by defeating the other school societies in their Shokugeki matches . Soma and his friends decide to observe the matches in order to gain intelligence on their potential opponents . As all clubs lost their matches to Central, Alice and Ryo arrive for the final Shokugeki of the day . Alice explains that she had inadvertently become the head of the Cutting Edge Cuisine RS, making her target in the hunt . Ryo accepted the challenge on her behalf, and prepares to face off against Central member Kusunoki Rentaro, with the main ingredient being salmon . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 47 </Th> <Td> 10 </Td> <Td> "The Salmon Will Dance" "Sake wa odoru" (鮭 は 踊る) </Td> <Td> December 5, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> As Ryo prepares his dish, it is revealed that Rentaro is an expert in low temperature cooking and makes use of a combi steamer and cryomill to create a salmon confit flamme with a side of salmon ice cream . Ryo responds by baking a coulibiac . As the judges deliberate on which dish is better, Rentaro impetuously boasts that he had submerged his salmon in olive oil while cooking it, which would prevent any of the moisture from escaping the meat and therefore preserving all of its flavor . However, the judges declares that Ryo's dish is superior . Ryo reveals that he had inserted a spinach crêpe, and a special spice mix he learnt from his stagiaire experience in a curry restaurant, into his coulibiac . In addition, Ryo's blend of various uneven flavors together accentuated the taste of his salmon, giving a dynamic sensation far better than Rentaro's salmon . As a result, Ryo wins the shokugeki . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 48 </Th> <Td> 11 </Td> <Td> "Der Weiße Ritter der Tafel" "Shokutaku no shiro kishi" (食卓 の 白 騎士) </Td> <Td> December 12, 2017 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="4"> Erina shows up at the arena just as Alice berates Azami publicly, and tells Erina to stand up for herself . The Cutting Edge RS was the only victor of the day . The next day, Soma volunteers to be Tsukasa Eishi's sous chef during class, impressing Tsukasa with his advanced skills . At the end of the class, Tsukasa arrogantly offers Soma to join Central as his assistant, and Soma blatantly refuses . Tsukasa then challenges Soma to an informal Shokugeki and wagers his position as first seat, in return for Soma joining Central if he loses, while Erina, Hisako, and Megumi hide and watch from a distance . Soma then asks Tsukasa what Azami and Central's true plans are, and he reveals that Azami's ultimate long - term goal is to eliminate all restaurants in Japan and replace them with the fine dining gourmet eateries that only he approves of . Realizing that this means the end of many local restaurants, such as Yukihira Diner, Soma resolves to beat Tsukasa so he won't be forced to join Central . </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 49 </Th> <Td> 12 </Td> <Td> "The One Who Aims for the Summit" </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> No. in series </Th> <Th> No. in season </Th> <Th> Title </Th> <Th> Original air date </Th> </Tr>

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