Top Chef

23 seasons available

A hit reality competition series that celebrates the culinary arts with a window into the competitive, pressurized environment of world-class cookery.
Carolina Roots
S23 E1

Heading to the Carolinas with 15 new chefs; for their first Quickfire Challenge, the chefs head to Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Top Chef: Puckerbutt
S23 E2

For this week's Quickfire Challenge, the chefs are tasked with creating a savory dish inspired by a sweet treat.

True Colors
S23 E3

Chef Emeril Lagasse joins Kristen in the kitchen for the quickfire challenge where the chefs are tasked with giving livermush a makeover; for the elimination challenge, the chefs must honor North Carolina's rich textile history.

Across Canada, We Go!
S22 E1

The chefs pick an ingredient from the pantry and are tasked with preparing a dish while also incorporating the judges' surprise ingredients; for the Elimination Challenge, the chefs prepare dishes that highlight Canada's five diverse regions.

Brunch à la Boulud
S22 E2

Actor Sarah Levy joins Kristen and Gail for the Quickfire Challenge, tasking the chefs to put their spin on Canada's famous poutine; for the Elimination Challenge, Daniel Boulud joins the judges' table as the chefs team up to create a brunch.

Best Served Cold
S22 E3

The chefs must make their own version of a Jamaican patty as a Quickfire Challenge and create dishes best served cold or risk elimination.

Top Chef Trivia
S22 E4

Actor Michael Cera joins Kristen in the kitchen for the Quickfire Challenge, where the chefs' trivia skills are put to the test; for the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must put their own spin on some of Canada's most iconic confections.

Line Cook for a Day
S22 E5

The chefs are taken by surprise when a "Last Chance Kitchen" chef joins the competition; the chefs' collaboration skills are put to the test, as this time is a double elimination.

Pickle Me This
S22 E6

Top Chef Masters alum Susur Lee and Jet Bent-Let join Kristen for the Quickfire Challenge, where the chefs must create a dish using a limited amount of ingredients; for the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must create dishes that highlight pickles.

You Wanna Pizza Me?
S22 E7

For the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create a dish with an ingredient using only the toughest stains as their clues; in a high-stakes pizza party, the chefs must create pies that are outside of the box to impress the judges.

Restaurant Wars
S22 E8

There is no Quickfire as the chefs take on the famed Restaurant Wars elimination challenge; the chefs are tasked to create two restaurants; Kristen, Tom and Gail are joined by Top Chef alum Nina Compton and Top Chef Canada judge Janet Zuccarini.

Cooking on the Edge
S22 E9

Kristen is joined by Tom, Gail and chef and professor Ilona Daniel as the chefs are tasked with flexing their culinary mussels; the chefs face their fears in this stunt-driven Elimination Challenge.

From Dep Till Dawn
S22 E10

Comedian Punkie Johnson tests the chefs' creativity when they're asked to create a dish using only items found in a Canadian convenience store; the chefs pay homage to the four seasons using only produce from Montreal's rooftop gardens.

Calgary, Yahoo!
S22 E11

The six remaining chefs set off to Calgary where they are greeted by the judges; making pancakes for 50 diners; the chefs are tasked with creating dishes that feature beef and local berries, hoping to impress a table of culinary tastemakers.

Foraged in Fire
S22 E12

Guest judges Brenda Holder and Tracy Little teach the remaining five chefs how to forage the ingredients in the Canmore Forest; in order to secure their spot in Italy, the chefs will have to impress the judges by utilizing their foraged items.

Viva Milano!
S22 E13

For the chefs' last quickfire challenge, they're tasked with creating risotto, a classic Milanese dish that many chefs fear; the chefs compete in a three-part, head-to-head culinary battle while receiving some help from Olympic athletes.

Finito
S22 E14

For their last elimination challenge, the final three chefs must create the best progressive four-course meal of their lives; with the help of their sous chefs, the finalists must pull out all the stops to impress an esteemed table of diners.

Chef's Test
S21 E1

Top Chef heads to Wisconsin with 15 new chefs, new rules and new host Kristen Kish. With no Quickfire Challenge this week, Kristen, Tom and Gail each task five chefs with cooking a dish they believe is a worthy test of being a good chef.

Living the High Life
S21 E2

Top Chef Colorado winner Joe Flamm joins Kristen for the Quickfire Challenge, tasking the chefs to create a dish featuring hops.

Take It Cheesy
S21 E3

The chefs must make a dish featuring Door County cherries and a mystery ingredient; for the Elimination Challenge, the chefs put on a Cheese Festival where each chef will be responsible for creating a dish featuring one of 13 different cheeses.

The Wright Way
S21 E4

The chefs hit the road and take the Frank Lloyd Wright trail to Madison; for the elimination challenge, the chefs are tasked with creating dishes in teams of two that feature duality and celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright's legacy as "America's Architect."

Supper Club
S21 E5

While in Madison, the chefs receive a message alerting them that they'll be shopping for their quickfire challenge, but they do not know what the challenge is.

Chaos Cuisine
S21 E6

A Last Chance Kitchen surprise changes the game; Milk Bar's Christina Tosi joins Kristen for a sweet Quickfire that requires the chefs to create a dairy-forward dessert; the chefs must serve a dish that exemplifies chaos cuisine.

Sausage Race
S21 E7

Bryan Voltaggio joins Kristen to test the chefs' flambé and charring skills; Amar Santana heads to the kitchen with the Milwaukee Brewers racing sausages; the chefs compete at the American Family Field and serve sausage-forward dishes.

Restaurant Wars
S21 E8

Split into two teams, the chefs are tasked to conceptualize and create two restaurants that feature a three-course progressive menu with at least two options for each course.

The Good Land
S21 E9

Kristen is joined by judges Tom and Gail for this week's Quickfire Challenge as the chefs are tasked to create dishes featuring cranberries in a unique way.

Door County Fish Boil
S21 E10

The chefs participate in a meat raffle; guest judge Art Smith joins Kristen, Tom and Gail to determine which protein dish reigns supreme; for the Elimination Challenge, the chefs host their very own Door County fish boil to 100 hungry guests.

Lay It All on the Table
S21 E11

A familiar face returns to the competition; Tom cooks up a dish that Kristen and Gail can't resist; the chefs must serve their creations directly on a tabletop to Kristen, Tom, Gail and guest judge Curtis Duffy.

Goodbye, Wisconsin
S21 E12

The chefs are tasked with identifying as many ingredients as they can in a blind taste test; they must create a dish that exemplifies their culinary growth throughout their time in Wisconsin; returning guest judge Paul Bartolotta.

Set Sail
S21 E13

The final four chefs must create a dish highlighting fish and cheese to impress Kristen, Tom, Gail and local guest judge Helmi Smeulders; the chefs then set sail on Holland America Line's Eurodam where they enjoy a meal prepared by chef Morimoto.

Cruising to a Win
S21 E14

The three remaining chefs must create the best four-course progressive meal of their careers; the chefs will present their dishes to a lineup of culinary greats.

London Calling
S20 E1

To celebrate the 20th season, "Top Chef" returns for an international showdown in London; sixteen competitors, including previous winners and finalists, face off in the fiercest showdown the culinary series has seen.

Rice, Rice Baby
S20 E2

In the Quickfire, the chefs are challenged to make an amuse-bouche with unexpected ingredients that must fit on a Ritz cracker; the competition heats up as the chefs head to Alexandra Palace, where they must create rice dishes for 100 guests.

Cheeky Pints and Pub Bites
S20 E3

In lieu of a Quickfire, Tom and Gail surprise the chefs with an old-fashioned pub crawl around central London; in teams of two, the chefs are tasked with re-creating and elevating a classic pub dish; two chefs will pack their knives.

Spurred Lines
S20 E4

The chefs are tasked with creating a beloved English classic: the biscuit; the chefs head to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a football-themed team challenge; the teams that succeed are safe while the rest are relegated and must compete again.

Holiday Vacation
S20 E5

The chefs are tasked with creating a celebratory dish featuring honey and mead; then, they must create a festive family meal featuring their favorite holiday dishes for the judges, along with "Top Chef Mexico" judge Martha Ortiz.

Top Chef Is No Picnic
S20 E6

The chefs take a trip to Highclere Castle for the Elimination Challenge, where they must work together to create and serve an elevated picnic basket.

Hands Off
S20 E7

The chefs learn Gaggan Anand is the guest judge; they must create a dish inspired by an emoji and are tasked with creating a plate with a message that's visually stunning and can be eaten without utensils.

Street Food Fight
S20 E8

Guest judge Judy Joo surprises the chefs by challenging them to create delicious street food-inspired dishes; the chefs must get inspiration from the new "Fast X" movie for the largest and fastest mise en place race.

Restaurant Wars
S20 E9

The chefs split into two teams of four and are tasked with creating a restaurant concept and tasting menu; to add to the pressure, they must debut their restaurants at three Michelin-starred Core by Clare Smyth and the judges.

Thali Time
S20 E10

The chefs have to cook with preserved fish for this week's Quickfire Challenge; the chefs must use six different flavor profiles to create their own Thali platter to impress a panel of chefs from India and judges Padma, Tom and Gail.

Battle of the Wellingtons
S20 E11

The remaining six chefs are tasked with creating a steamed dish for their Quickfire Challenge; the chefs are put in teams of two and must create not one, not two, but three different Wellingtons to serve 20 diners, along with Padma, Tom and Gail.

Goodbye, London!
S20 E12

The final four chefs welcome back the winner of "Last Chance Kitchen"; a dish featuring jellies and molds; creating trompe l'oeil dishes.

Champions in Paris
S20 E13

The final four land in Paris, the culinary capital of the world and home of the 2024 Olympics, where they compete in the infamous Wall Challenge; their partners are U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Fin.
S20 E14

The final three chefs cook the meal of their lives for Padma, Tom and Gail, along with a table of culinary luminaries in Paris.

Primal Instincts
S19 E1

Fifteen of the country's best chefs arrive in Houston, Texas, ready to fight for the title of Top Chef.

Friday Night Bites
S19 E2

The chefs are challenged in the Quickfire to put their own spin on the Tex-Mex classic queso; for the Elimination Challenge, the competition heads to the field of a high school football stadium.

Noodles and Rice and Everything Nice
S19 E3

The chefs are surprised in the kitchen by "Top Chef Miami" winner, Hung Huynh, and challenged to make a dish inspired by five of the larger Asian communities in Houston; along with Hung, the judges and Kiran Verma, they'll be serving 100 guests.

Doppelgangers
S19 E4

The chefs are joined by local chef Chris Williams in the Quickfire Challenge; He tasks the chefs to put their own twist on a biscuit dish in honor of his great grandmother, Lucille B. Smith.

Don't Mess With BBQ
S19 E5

The chefs meet Brooke Williamson at Houston's J-Bar-M, where she tasks them with putting their own spin on a brisket dish for some of the best BBQ pitmasters in Houston and their guest judge, pitmaster Greg Gatlin.

Texas Trailblaze-hers
S19 E6

The chefs must create salty-sweet desserts that will inspire a new flavor of Talenti gelato; in the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must draw inspiration from the lives of some of Texas' most influential women.

Swallow the Competition
S19 E7

The chefs expand their horizons in a master class on Nigerian flavors guided by local chef Ope Amosu and all-star Kwame Onwuachi, and need to make a stew that pairs perfectly with traditional Nigerian swallows.

Restaurant Wars
S19 E8

The chefs are put to the ultimate test; they have to build restaurants from the ground up; "Top Chef's" signature challenge levels up yet again, requiring the chefs to satisfy their VIP counter and a dining room full of guests.

Freedmen's Town
S19 E9

The chefs are tasked with creating a monochromatic plant-based dish for their Quickfire Challenge; for the Elimination Challenge, the chefs are tasked with creating dishes that speak to their souls for a block party fundraiser.

Dinner in Zero Gravity
S19 E10

The competition reaches new heights as the chefs voyage to the Houston Space Center; they'll have to create a stellar new menu item that they would crave if they were on a multiyear mission to Mars.

Family Vacation
S19 E11

The chefs head to the Gulf of Mexico in Galveston, Texas; chef Shota Nakajima is here to present them with their next Quickfire Challenge, using the freshest gulf shellfish to create a seafood tower with one hot and one cold dish.

We're on a Boat
S19 E12

After saying goodbye to their loved ones, the chefs receive an ominous gift from Tom, who tells them to get up early and meet him at the docks; for their elimination challenge each chef must create two fresh fish dishes.

Cactus Makes Perfect
S19 E13

For their last Quickfire Challenge, the chefs make the trip to El Charro in Tucson, Ariz., the oldest family-run Mexican restaurant in the country, where chef Carlotta Flores challenges them to create a dish featuring her carne seca.

The Final Plate
S19 E14

The finalists prepare themselves for the most important cook of their lives; they'll have to leave it all on the plate in order to wow Padma, Tom, Gail, and guest judges Stephanie Izard and Eric Ripert.

First Impressions
S18 E1

Fifteen of the country's best chefs compete in Portland, Ore.; for their first challenge, chefs combine their favorite ingredients into one cohesive dish; contestants must create a dish featuring one of Portland's iconic local birds.

Trouble Brewing
S18 E2

The chefs enter the kitchen to find Padma and seven hungry all-star chefs -- Amar Santana, Melissa King, Kwame Onwuachi, Dale Talde, Gregory Gourdet, Carrie Baird and Richard Blais -- and find they have 30 minutes to serve eight plates of breakfast.

Pan African Portland
S18 E3

The pressure is laid on the chefs in the Quickfire Challenge as they are tasked to make a layered dessert; Gregory and Kwame take the chefs on a tour of restaurants that feature food from the African diaspora.

Thrown for a Loop
S18 E4

The chefs must create a dish featuring Campbell's soup for Padma and Dale Talde; the cheftestants get thrown for a loop when they find out they won't be shopping for their Elimination Challenge.

Meet You at the Drive-In
S18 E5

The chefs are tasked to create a dish featuring roses or rose products inspired by the mother figure in their lives; the chefs will go head-to-head at the first-ever Top Chef Drive-In, where each team must create dishes based on popular movie genres.

Stumptown U.S.A.
S18 E6

The chefs are transported into a magical kitchen forest for the week's Quickfire Challenge where they make a dish featuring mushrooms; the cheftestants will be paired up to create a surf and turf dish featuring local fish and game.

Feeding the Frontlines
S18 E7

Chef José Andrés calls in to recruit the chefs to join World Central Kitchen, tasking the chefs with delivering over 500 meals to frontline workers at three local hospitals in Portland.

Restaurant Wars
S18 E8

The eight remaining chefs split into teams and are tasked with creating a Chef's Table restaurant concept, where they must serve a seven-course, high-end tasting menu to the judges and all-star panel.

Portland-ia
S18 E9

Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein from the comedy series "Portlandia" task the chefs with creating a dish with hipster ingredients using only old vintage appliances and equipment; the chefs must develop and create a recipe fit for the home cook.

Tournament of Tofu
S18 E10

Ed Lee enters the kitchen and tells the chefs they will be competing tournament style; the chefs duke it out at the Portland Japanese Gardens, where they must create dishes featuring various textures of tofu.

Blind Ambitions
S18 E11

In teams of two, the chefs each take a turn entering the box where they blindly taste a dish created by guest judge Gabriel Rucker and then must try to re-create it.

Shellfishly Delicious
S18 E13

The remaining chefs get an early wake-up call from Padma to go meet Brooke and dig for clams; the chefs honor the area where James Beard spent his summers, creating both a hot dish and a cold dish with one of his favorite ingredients, Dungeness crab.

The Next Top Chef Is ...
S18 E14

After 13 grueling weeks of competition, the chefs must create the best four-course meal of their lives for their final challenge and serve it to a table of esteemed guests, including Padma, Tom and Gail, the season's all-star dining panel and more.

The Cheesier the Better
S18 E11814709

The final four chefs near the end of their journey in Portland, Padma, popular chef and special guest Massimo Bottura have the chefs pull inspiration from his famous Parmigiano Reggiano dish.

It's Like They Never Left!
S17 E1

A challenge at the Griffith Observatory kicks off the fierce battle, where the Chefs compare each other to see how everyone has progressed since last competing and then, the first elimination challenge brings them to the beach to cook a seafood meal.

The Jonathan Gold Standard
S17 E2

The chefs honor the late, great Pulitzer-Prize winning food critic Jonathan Gold; using Gold's last guide list, the chefs fan out all over Los Angeles to sample the unique food trucks, mom-and-pop cafés, and ethnic cuisine.

Strokes of Genius
S17 E3

Comedic superstars Ali Wong and Randall Park swing by the Top Chef kitchen for a Quickfire Challenge tasking the chefs to make the wackiest fried rice they can; then, the chefs head to the famed Getty Museum to seek inspiration from the art.

You're So Fresh!
S17 E4

Kelly Clarkson drops into the "Top Chef" kitchen for a Quickfire based on her new movie, "Trolls: World Tour," where the chefs are tasked with combining colorful ingredients from six different musical lands to make one delicious dish.

Bring Your Loved One to Work
S17 E5

In the Quickfire, the chefs play a game of telephone with their loved ones as they try to reproduce the dish their family member is eating at a nearby restaurant; the chefs create a signature product that they will bottle and sell at a food festival.

Get Your Phil
S17 E6

Padma gets a real rise out of the chefs when she tasks them to make a Quickfire dish without any all-purpose flour; for the Elimination Challenge, the chefs serve Gustavo Dudamel and members of the LA Philharmonic at award-winning Otium restaurant.

Pitch Perfect
S17 E7

The chefs are challenged to a taco throwdown for Danny Trejo; for the Quickfire, the only sharp tool they can use is a machete; the only way to make it to Restaurant Wars is to survive this week's qualifying challenge.

Restaurant Wars
S17 E8

It's Restaurant Wars and this season Padma takes all the limitations off the table as the chefs can make as much food as they want and shop wherever they choose; two chefs are given 48 hours to pick their teams and crate the restaurants.

Cabin Fever
S17 E9

The chefs head to the mountains outside of Los Angeles to go to a summer camp where they are challenged to an outdoor grilling Quickfire for Padma and "Top Chef" Kentucky winner Kelsey Barnard Clark.

Colossal Coliseum Kaiseki
S17 E10

With only six chefs remaining, the challenges get even more difficult, when pastry super-chef Sherry Yard awaits the all stars for a dreaded dessert Quickfire; chefs endure a blindfolded taste test to pick their ingredients.

Michael's Santa Monica
S17 E11

Tom makes his final decision from "Last Chance Kitchen" on who should return to the competition; the chefs take off in a Quickfire with Padma and Jonathan Waxman making a two-course business class dish for an airline.

Lucca
S17 E12

The final five travel to Italy, where the chefs must make an aperitivo for 30 locals from the town of Lucca that pairs perfectly with a Peroni beer; then, they hunt the elusive white truffle which they must use in a dish for a Tuscan food festival.

Parma
S17 E13

The chefs are treated to a culinary dream trip to Parma, the legendary home of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Prosciutto di Parma ham; the chefs must feature the ingredients in two courses and serve their dishes to a table of 16 Michelin stars.

Finito!
S17 E14

The final three all stars face off in an epic Italian showdown to cook the meal of their lives in an effort to take home the ultimate title and prize.

The Fastest 2 Minutes in Cooking
S16 E1

In Kentucky, 15 chefs are off to the races at Churchill Downs for the the ride of their lives; the chefs must make a dish that will appeal to a crowd of 200 at a Kentucky Derby party; Churchill Downs' own chef David Danielson serves as guest judge.

Bourbon, Barrels and Burgoo
S16 E2

A pregnant Gail Simmons asks the chefs to feed her cravings; the chefs head to Makers Mark, the oldest U.S. distillery, to put their spins on a meal full of Kentucky classics, including burgoo, Benedictine, mutton, hoe cakes, and dumplings.

Naughty and Nice
S16 E3

Richard Blais and Brooke Williamson present a Quickfire challenge; chef Eric Ripert sits down with the chefs to enjoy a traditional French Christmas dinner; Padma tells the chefs they're missing the final part of the tradition of Le Revillon de Noel.

Surprise...It's Restaurant Wars
S16 E4

The Restaurant Wars challenge comes early this year; first, the chefs duke it out in an amuse bouche-based Quickfire; with 12 chefs remaining, three restaurants battle for victory; Tom makes an announcement that leaves the chefs breathless.

Restaurant Wars Part 2
S16 E5

The Restaurant Wars causes drama and mayhem; Tom announces a double elimination piling on even more pressure; chefs Karen Akunowicz and Nina Compton join the restaurant crawl along with Nilou Motamed and guest judge Caroline Styne.

Roaring Munchies
S16 E6

The chefs walk in on an epic battle of Last Chance Kitchen and are drafted into the fight; once Tom declares a winner, the chefs begin a challenge making dishes based on Prohibition Era cocktails; chef Ken Oringer joins for a Roaring Twenties party.

Carne!
S16 E7

Actress Lena Waithe challenges the chefs to make a trademark Kentucky dish known as the Hot Brown; chef Nancy Silverton and butcher Dario Cecchini break down a whole cow for the chefs to utilize along with locally-sourced ingredients.

Whatever Floats Your Boat
S16 E8

For an elimination challenge, the chefs are split into teams and tasked with throwing houseboat parties on Lake Cumberland; chef Emeril Lagasse joins Padma, Tom and Nilou, along with Capts. Sandy and Lee from "Below Deck" for houseboat hysteria.

Music City USA
S16 E9

In Nashville, Tenn., the chefs cook onstage at the Grand Ole Opry for singer Hunter Hayes; inspired by a vibrant music memory, the chefs put their hearts on a plate for musician Caleb Followill, model Lily Aldridge and chef Jonathan Waxman.

Hoop Dreams
S16 E10

"Top Chef" alum Ed Lee drops by for a Quickfire that's part trivia, part culinary creativity; coach John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats host a concession-stand cook-off in Rupp Arena; Food & Wine Editor-in-Chief Hunter Lewis joins the judges.

The Greatest
S16 E11

The chefs take a turn at fried chicken; chef Art Smith judges a secret herbs-and-spices blind taste test ahead of the Quickfire fry-off; after the finger-licking goodness, the chefs turn their attention to boxer Muhammad Ali, aka the Louisville Lip.

Kentucky Farewell
S16 E12

Tom ambushes sleeping chefs and challenges them to make a dish using ingredients harvested from their gardens; for the last elimination challenge, the chefs bid on luxury ingredients at a thoroughbred horse auction house.

Holy Macau!
S16 E13

The final five chefs travel to the Chinese territory of Macau; Graham Elliot, who has a restaurant in Macau, introduces the chefs to a market full of fascinating ingredients and challenges; the chefs throw a party celebrating the Chinese New Year.

The Tao of Macau
S16 E14

The final four chefs must cook with the smelly durian fruit; the chefs get a tutorial on the traditional cuisine of Macau; for the elimination challenge, the chefs are tasked with blending their own heritage with Chinese flavors.

Finale
S16 E15

It's the final showdown; the three remaining chefs must create the best four-course meal of their lives; Tom reveals in a twist that only two chefs will get the chance to serve their full menu; only one chef will emerge victorious.

It'll Take More Than Pot Luck
S15 E1

A diverse group of chefs must make a potluck dish to introduce themselves to the judges; the chefs also prepare their take on a meat-and-potatoes dish for a block party with 200 diners and Denver's biggest culinary names.

Smile and Say Mise
S15 E2

The chefs battle each other in a fierce Mise En Place relay; chef Alex Seidel invites the group to his farm to learn about his take on farm-to-table cuisine; the chefs are tasked with creating a meal incorporating a mystery ingredient from the farm.

Keep on Truckin'
S15 E3

A Sudden Death Quickfire is based on the Denver omelet; the contestants make dishes in food trucks; YouTube personality Logan Paul helps wrangle the diners, while Chef Hosea Rosenberg joins the judges for hangover-inspired food.

Little Tools, Big Challenge
S15 E4

The chefs make upscale versions of kid-menu classics while using child-sized cookware, utensils and mixers; after a visit to a food incubator, the chefs must present dishes based on their own heritage for immigrant food influencers.

This Is Not Glamping
S15 E5

Tom surprises the chefs with a twist that changes the game; the chefs are sent camping where they must make a 5-star meal outdoors and are met with an unexpected storm; chef Naomi Pomeroy joins the judges in the Colorado mountains.

Now That's a Lot of Schnitzel
S15 E6

Padma and Richard Blais challenge the chefs to transform the most laborious dishes from their own menus into dishes for home cooks; chef Keegan Gerhard tasks the chefs with creating German-inspired dishes.

Olympic Dreams
S15 E7

One of the chefs gets a special delivery; the chefs must create a breakfast dish using Nutella; Olympians Meryl Davis, Gus Kenworthy and John Daly inspire the chefs to focus on precision, speed and creativity in the Top Chef Olympics.

Restaurant Wars
S15 E8

The chefs must create two new restaurant concepts from design to dishes in a matter of days; culinary icons Bruce and Eric Bromberg join the judges to evaluate each restaurant's successes and failures.

Bronco Brouhaha
S15 E9

Cooking for Michelin-starred chef David Kinch adds pressure to an already stressful Sudden Death Quickfire based on edible flowers; the chefs host the ultimate tailgate party at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, the home of the Denver Broncos.

Red Rum and Then Some
S15 E10

The chefs put their scariest nightmares on a plate in dessert form during a Quickfire set at the iconic Stanley Hotel, the site that inspired Stephen King's "The Shining"; the chefs offer a dish to John Hickenlooper, the governor of Colorado.

Cooking High
S15 E11

The chefs are reunited with the winner of "Last Chance Kitchen" and face Padma, Tom and chef Wylie Dufresne; the Quickfire challenge requires the chefs to prepare a dish incorporating the old saloon-slinging medicinal beverage, sarsaparilla.

Sunday Supper
S15 E12

The reunited Voltaggio Brothers judge the Rocky Mountain Oyster Quickfire; the chefs encounter surprise visitors from home in an emotionally charged Elimination Challenge, where one chef is sent packing before the next leg of the finals in Aspen.

A Little Place Called Aspen
S15 E13

Before the chefs can prepare the catch of the day, they must first actually catch it; the only thing standing between the chefs and the Grand Finale are 200 plates for the chefs and food connoisseurs attending the Food & Wine Classic.

Finale
S15 E14

The final two chefs cook the meal of their lives in an effort to take home the ultimate title and prize; the chefs need to impress not only the judges but also culinary superstars Nancy Silverton, Jonathan Waxman and Curtis Duffy.

Something Old, Something New
S14 E1

Eight new chefs face off against eight returning chefs in Charleston, S.C.; the new chefs enter the kitchen first to cook as many dishes as possible in one hour using a whole chicken; the veterans square off to re-imagine shrimp and grits.

Southern Hospitality
S14 E2

The chefs join the judges for a traditional shrimp boil; the newcomers face off against the returning chefs to put a spin on a low-country family meal; after dining with chefs Carrie Morey and BJ Dennis, each team creates a family-style feast.

Choke Holds and Clammy Hands
S14 E3

Padma and guest judge Chris Cosentino divide the chefs into teams to compete in a mise en place race; the teams must go head to head and create a seven-course progressive meal in which each dish features the same ingredient: the radish.

The Feast of Seven Trash Fishes
S14 E4

The chefs tackle a challenge based on the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a traditional seafood-filled dinner, using "trash fish;" the chefs serve special guests Gail Simmons, Richard Blais, Hugh Acheson, and Graham Elliot.

Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em
S14 E5

The chefs face a mountain of baking ingredients pointing to a biscuit challenge; barbecue master Rodney Scott tasks the chefs to prepare a whole hog and three side dishes for 150 barbecue lovers, including country music star Darius Rucker.

A Southern Legend
S14 E6

The chefs must make healthy, vegetarian versions of traditional comfort foods and are only allowed to grab one item from the pantry at a time; the chefs must create dishes that pay homage to the matriarch of Southern cuisine.

Booty
S14 E7

The chefs take up a challenge to cook dishes using ingredients corresponding to their zodiac signs; for a pirate-themed party, the chefs must race through the streets to collect their ingredients on a treasure hunt.

Restaurant Wars
S14 E8

The eight remaining chefs divide into two teams to design a restaurant, create a menu and impress the judges and diners; chef Daniel Humm and restaurateur Will Guidara task the teams to take over the same restaurant space on separate nights.

For the Kids
S14 E9

Previous winner Michael Voltaggio gives the remaining chefs a blindfolded taste test; the chefs draw inspiration from childhood memories to create dishes for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital charity gala on Kiawah Island.

Shrimp Boats and Hat Ladies
S14 E10

The competitors board a boat with Tom Colicchio, who gives them a lesson in harvesting shrimp; later, the chefs must create a dish with their freshly caught shrimp; the chefs are asked to prepare a brunch for the famed Charleston Hat Ladies.

Adiós Charleston, Hello James Beard
S14 E11

The final four chefs cook impromptu dishes while simultaneously instructing mystery partners on how to create the same dish; when the judges compare dishes, the chefs are shocked to discover their secret partners are their visiting family members.

Cooking Away in Margaritaville
S14 E12

In Guadalajara, Mexico, the three remaining chefs face off against the winner of "Last Chance Kitchen;" the chefs must create a dish using goat, then they are tasked to pair their own cocktail with a dish that incorporates the notes of a margarita.

Trial by Fire
S14 E13

In Tulum, Mexico, the remaining chefs are challenged to make a dish showcasing the flavor of the habanero pepper; the chefs must create a dish using ancient Mayan ingredients and tools; the two chefs with the best dishes will compete in the finale.

Comida Final
S14 E14

The final two chefs face-off to serve the best meal of their lives; the finalists will cook a four-course progressive meal with the help of three sous chefs, comprised of two eliminated chefs and one from their restaurants back home.

Stop the Presses
S13 E1

Seventeen chefs converge in Los Angeles for a shot at culinary stardom; first, the chefs face off in a quick-fire challenge, then they make dishes for a group of food critics and reporters to survive the first elimination round.

Pop Up Pandemonium
S13 E2

The chefs open pop-up restaurants that reflect their respective neighborhoods; guest judge Ludo Lefebvre joins the others for Mexican, Persian, Korean, and vegan cuisine and picks the dish that best reflects Los Angeles' mosaic of cultures.

Spines and Vines
S13 E3

In Santa Barbara, Calif., the chefs pick up fresh sea urchin to use in their first sudden-death, quick-fire challenge; in the elimination challenge, the chefs serve up surf and turf to a table of celebrated chefs and judges.

It's a Dry Heat
S13 E4

In Palm Springs, Calif., world-renowned chef Jose Andres instructs the contestants to use solar-powered stoves; then, the chefs must avoid culinary sand traps when they cook on a golf course.

Big Gay Wedding
S13 E5

In Palm Springs, model Chrissy Teigen entices the contestants to make their best "date" dishes; the chefs cater a wedding for 25 gay couples in an elimination challenge.

Banannaise
S13 E6

In San Diego, the chefs cook up high-end tacos for Mexican chef Javier Plascencia; at Juniper and Ivy, the contestants serve up mouthwatering dishes to complement their handcrafted microbrews.

Back in the Day
S13 E7

The chefs celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Top Chef;" the chefs compete using only 10 ingredients, then, they must create a dish that reflects who they were 10 years ago; Michael Voltaggio, Antonia Lofaso and Mei Lin join the other judges.

Where's the Beef?
S13 E8

The chefs strive to create the most visually appealing "food porn" using only snack food; the chefs cook for a black-tie event called Beefsteak during which the diners eat with their hands; diners include Colin Hanks, Max Silvestri and Matt Selman.

Restaurant Wars, Part 1
S13 E9

During the Restaurant Wars, the chefs must open their restaurants for both lunch and dinner services, which results in twice the drama.

Restaurant Wars, Part 2
S13 E10

After preparing a full lunch service, the chefs must clean up and do it all over again for dinner; the judges scrutinize everything, including concept, food, service, and consistency.

Hammer Time
S13 E11

In Oakland, Calif., the chefs cook for rapper MC Hammer, who will judge the dishes; master chef Jonathan Waxman asks the chefs to step into a culinary time machine and prepare dishes inspired by significant international food eras.

Wok This Way
S13 E12

The chefs travel through San Francisco's Chinatown, winding up at chef Martin Yan's M.Y. China restaurant, where they use woks; then Umami Burger restaurateur Adam Fleischman tasks the chefs to create their own fast-casual restaurant concept.

Back Where It All Started
S13 E13

In San Francisco, the five remaining chefs cook for master chef Traci Des Jardins; in the elimination challenge, the chefs cook at Hubert Keller's restaurant, Fleur de Lys, preparing a Fleur-inspired dish for Keller, the judges and others.

Magic Hour
S13 E14

The remaining chefs engage in a high stakes challenge in Las Vegas; while the winner gets whisked off, the others move on to cook for David Copperfield, and they must pull a winning dish out of their hats to secure the last spot in the finale.

Finale
S13 E15

With the help of mentors and former competitors, the remaining two chefs face off for the last time, cooking for judges Emeril Lagasse, Dominique Crenn, Jonathan Beno, Hubert Keller, Charlie Palmer, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and for their families.

Sudden Death
S12 E1

In Boston, 16 aspiring chefs compete for a shot at culinary stardom; the contestants are thrust into hot water with a Sudden Death Quick Fire Challenge; the Elimination Challenge unfolds during the first ever Top Chef Food Festival.

Boston's Bravest and Finest
S12 E2

The chefs create a surf-and-turf dish for guest judge Todd English; teams prepare dishes to be served up to Boston police and firemen and judged by guest chef Dante de Magistris.

The Curse of the Bambino
S12 E3

In a nod to the Boston Tea Party, the contestants must use tea to enhance their dishes for guest judge Ming Tsai; Fenway Park hosts a competition in which the chefs must use ballpark snacks to create fine-dining dishes.

12 Chefs Walk Into a Bar...
S12 E4

The chefs must create the ultimate bar snack for guest judge George Wendt ("Cheers"); the chefs must work in teams to write a create a 3-course Italian menu; actress Emmy Rossum ("Shameless") ruffles the chefs with her gluten-free diet.

It's War
S12 E5

In a head-to-head challenge, the chefs cook for guest judge Jamie Bissonnette; the chefs make dishes on a lean military budget at the historic Watertown Arsenal.

The First Thanksgiving
S12 E6

The chefs trek through a bog to gather cranberries; the chefs cook a Thanksgiving feast using only ingredients and cooking methods found in the 1600s; descendants of the Mayflower colonists and Wampanoag tribe join the judges at the table.

Restaurant Wars
S12 E7

The chefs are split into two teams and challenged to open their own pop-up restaurants, which includes creating menus, coming up with the decor and training the wait staff; acclaimed restaurateur Barbara Lynch serves as guest judge.

Clean Up in Aisle 2!
S12 E8

The chefs must cook chowder for chef Jasper White; eliminated chefs return; for the Elimination Challenge, the kitchen opens its doors for the first time ever for a tasting party with "Top Chef" super fans.

Big Sausage
S12 E9

The chefs are challenged to concoct a tasty sausage dish for NFL player Rob Gronkowski; the chefs create dishes inspired by famous New England authors, such as Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe and Emily Dickinson.

For Julia & Jacques
S12 E10

The chefs flash back to their college days when they must prepare a ramen noodle dish judged by Andy Cohen and his college roommate, Dave Ansel; chef Jacques Pepin challenges the chefs to create a dish inspired by Julia Child's cooking techniques.

Sous Your Daddy!
S12 E11

The chefs are thrown for a loop when their family members join them to serve as their sous chefs in an Elimination Challenge, putting their tickets to the finals on the line.

The Final Battle of Bean Town
S12 E12

In honor of their last quick-fire challenge in "Beantown," the chefs must prepare an innovative bean dish; the chefs compete for a spot in the finals by creating dishes that exemplify the future of cooking.

Getting Prickly in Mexico
S12 E13

The finalists travel to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, to compete for the prestigious title of "Top Chef;" the chefs prepare dishes featuring a prickly pear and then create dishes inspired by the work of local artists.

Holy Escamoly!
S12 E14

In Mexico, the chefs visit a farm that supplies regional restaurants; for the quick-fire challenge, the chefs must create two dishes with chocolate, one sweet and one savory; for the elimination challenge, the chefs prepare a six-course menu.

Mano a Mano
S12 E15

In San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the final two chefs compete for the prestigious title of "Top Chef;" the contestants ride in a hot air balloon, then they strive to create the most outstanding four-course menu of their lives.

Soiree In the Swamp
S11 E1

In the Louisiana swamp, the 19 chefs cook with alligator, frog and turtle; the first chef is eliminated.

Rebuilding New Orleans
S11 E2

The chefs work overnight to prepare dishes for Chef Leah Chase; the chefs create and operate food trucks to feed Habitat for Humanity volunteers.

Commander's Palace
S11 E3

An elimination quickfire challenge; replicating legacy dishes in the elimination challenge.

Captain Vietnam
S11 E4

The chefs get a crash course in Vietnamese culture.

Lea Michele's Halloween Bash
S11 E5

Tools and ingredients are wrapped in aluminum foil; the chefs cater a Halloween party for singer/actress Lea Michele, and the food must be spooky and vegetarian.

Campfires, Cream Cheese and Countryside
S11 E6

The creole tomato; the contestants try to impress up-scale chefs.

Jazz Hands
S11 E7

A food version of musical chairs; the chefs cater a jazzy event.

Piggin' Out
S11 E8

The contestants make their own hot sauce; the chefs butcher and cook a 300-pound pig.

Restaurant Wars
S11 E9

The contestants create pop-up restaurants to impress the judges.

Like Mama Made
S11 E10

The chefs must make dishes that remind them of home; Actor Anthony Mackie joins the judges.

Giving It the College Try
S11 E11

Questlove judges various types of poultry drumsticks; the chefs head to LSU's campus to serve incoming students.

Mississippi Mud Bugs
S11 E12

The contestants create their own versions of étouffée: seafood dishes.

Oui Si a Challenge
S11 E13

Chef Jacques Pepin tests the contestants; the contestants create French and Spanish dishes.

Po' Boy Smackdown
S11 E14

Po' boys in the Quickfire; the contestants put their own culinary visions on a plate.

Leaving New Orleans
S11 E15

The chefs battle for a new car in the Quickfire; the chefs must show how New Orleans has impacted their food.

Maui Wowie
S11 E16

In Hawaii, the final chefs take on Spam in the Quickfire; Hawaiian canoe crops.

Finale
S11 E17

The two remaining chefs open pop-up restaurants for the final challenge.

The Ultimate Chef Test
S10 E1

Each judge puts the 21 new cheftestants through their own real-world challenge.

A Shock at the Space Needle
S10 E2

A surprising twist challenges the 15 remaining chefs.

Tom vs. Emeril: Turkeypocalypse
S10 E3

In the Quickfire, the chefs make dumplings from all over the world; Tom and Emeril lead teams in a Thanksgiving battle for the Elimination Challenge.

50's Food Flashback
S10 E4

Butchery in the Quickfire; the chefs recreate a 1950s menu for the Elimination Challenge.

Pike Place Pickle
S10 E5

Early morning Quickfire at Pike Place Market; rare ingredients in the Elimination Challenge; an unexpected judges table shocks the Cheftestants.

Even the Famous Come Home
S10 E6

The cheftestants make dishes based on their family lineage for the Quickfire challenge; catering a homecoming party for celebrities for the Elimination Challenge.

Foiled Again
S10 E7

An entire pantry wrapped in aluminum foil in the Quickfire; head-to-head battles in the Elimination Challenge.

Jalapeno Business
S10 E8

The cheftestants harvest oysters and serve them to Emeril Lagasse; cooking for a Seattle sports team.

Past Suppers
S10 E9

The cheftestants' knife skills are tested; memorable moments in the Elimination Challenge.

Battle Before the War
S10 E10

The cheftestants must impress Wolfgang Puck; the chefs cook for 200 people at the Bite of Seattle food event.

Restaurant Wars
S10 E11

The teams are men vs. women as the chefs try to impress restaurateur Danny Meyer; restaurants are built from scratch.

Wolfgang Clucks
S10 E12

The cheftestants make sushi for Katsuya; fried chicken in the Elimination Challenge.

Chefs at Sea
S10 E13

The contestants set sail for Alaska; elevating iceberg lettuce for the Quickfire; surf and turf in the Elimination Challenge.

Kings of Alaska
S10 E14

King crab in the Quickfire; salmon and sourdough in the Elimination Challenge.

Glacial Gourmand
S10 E15

An adventurous Quickfire; Emeril and chef Roy Choi cook an emotional meal for the Elimination Challenge.

Finale
S10 E16

The chefs return to Los Angeles; the final three contestants are given free rein in Tom's restaurant; the two chefs left standing will go head-to-head in the season finale.

Finale
S10 E17

Each finalist will cook the best 5 dishes in their culinary arsenal live in front of a studio audience of their friends, families and all previous Top Chef winners.

Everything's Bigger in Texas
S9 E1

The chefs split into three groups and must excel in their challenge in order to move on.

The Heat Is On
S9 E2

The final 10 chefs must decide among themselves which one of among 10 ingredients they will use to create a dish.

Quinceanera
S9 E3

A savory dish from rattlesnakes; a feast for a Quincinera party.

Red Hot Chili Cook Off
S9 E4

The chefs turn up the heat; the chefs take over the food court at the rodeo.

Don't Be Tardy for the Dinner Party
S9 E5

A dish using only ingredients found inside a standard survival kit; the chefs cook for Dallas high society.

Higher Steaks
S9 E6

The chefs create their best steak dish for the Cattle Baron's Ball in the elimination challenge.

Game On
S9 E7

The chefs pair up to cook for famous chefs who love to hunt.

Tribute Dinner
S9 E8

Viewers twitter to direct the chefs in their dishes; the chefs get to pay homage to their teacher by creating a tribute dish in their honor.

BBQ Pit Wars
S9 E9

Nathan Myhrvold serves as guest judge; the chefs split into teams for a barbecue showdown in the elimination challenge.

Restaurant Wars
S9 E10

Chefs split into teams to create a restaurant from scratch; Hugh Acheson and Emeril Lagasse guest judge.

Fit for an Evil Queen
S9 E11

The chefs must create a meal that embodies evil; Charlize Theron is a guest judge.

Block Party
S9 E12

The chefs go head-to-head at a food drive and block party; Cat Cora is the guest judge.

Bike, Borrow & Steal
S9 E13

Pee-Wee Herman stops by for some special pancakes; the chefs are given a bike challenge to find ingredients for Pee-Wee's dinner party.

Mentors
S9 E14

The chefs navigate the pantry blindfolded; another chef is added to the mix; the judges determine the final four.

Culinary Games
S9 E15

The final four compete in a twist on the Olympic Games in Whistler, British Columbia.

Fire and Ice
S9 E16

The final three must create a cohesive dish with the concept of fire and ice.

Finale
S9 E17

For their final challenge, the chefs each take over a restaurant and design a four-course meal to be judged.

Reunion
S9 E18

Andy Cohen talks with Season 9's chefs and judges and answers viewer's questions about the season's dishes.

History Never Repeats
S8 E1

The chefs must recreate a dish that they did poorly on.

Night at the Museum
S8 E2

Joe Jonas challenges chefs to create a snack for children; breakfasts inspired by a dinosaur's diet.

New York's Finest
S8 E3

A mise-en-place relay race; chefs cook in four of New York's finest restaurants.

Advantage Chef
S8 E4

Chefs must create a holiday stuffing dish with no utensils; catering the U.S. Open launch party.

Dim Sum Lose Sum
S8 E5

Chefs must beat Tom Colicchio's time in making a dish; making dim sum in Chinatown.

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
S8 E6

The chefs must fish for their own ingredients.

Restaurant Wars: One Night Only
S8 E7

Fish fillet contest; chefs must open "one night only" restaurants in New York City.

An Offer They Can't Refuse
S8 E8

Designer Isaac Mizrahi judges contestants on presentation and plating; traditional three-course Italian meal.

Feeding Fallon
S8 E9

A new spin on fondue; chefs cater Jimmy Fallon's birthday party.

Lock Down
S8 E10

Chefs must make a cookie that pleases Cookie Monster, Telly and Elmo; making a dish at Target.

For the Gulf
S8 E11

The chefs must deep-fry to impress Paula Deen; seafood for a charity event.

Give Me Your Huddled Masses
S8 E12

The chefs need to make something out of nothing; the contestants head to Ellis Island, where they must make a dish based on their heritage.

Fit for a King
S8 E13

The chefs are in the Bahamas for the rest of the season; the chefs go head to head with their nemesis.

Island Fever
S8 E14

The chefs cater an upscale lunch party; they must catch conch to cook with.

Last Supper
S8 E15

The chefs design a challenge for their competitors; the chefs make a last supper for guests: Morimoto, Wolfgang Puck and Michelle Bernstein.

Finale
S8 E16

The final two chefs battle it out to produce the best dining experience.

Reunion Special
S8 E17

Andy Cohen talks to season eight's chefs and judges host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and judge Gail Simmons; Cohen will answer viewers' questions.

House of Chef-Presentatives
S7 E1

The new contestants must create a dish that represents where they are from and reflects their characters.

Outside the Lunch Box
S7 E2

The chefs take over the cafeteria at the local middle school.

Capitol Grill
S7 E3

The chefs prepare a classic picnic feast for Capitol Hill interns at Mount Vernon, Washington DC.

Room Service
S7 E4

The chefs create baby food for Padma's newborn; chefs are tested on their hospitality service.

Farm Policy
S7 E5

Cooking with blue crab; chefs cook with fresh ingredients at a Virginian farm.

Cold War
S7 E6

Teams of chefs must create a cold entrée.

Power Lunch
S7 E7

Chefs must prepare a power lunch at Palm restaurant.

Foreign Affairs
S7 E8

Ethiopian cuisine quickfire; chefs must create a dish based on one of the foreign embassies in D.C.

Restaurant Wars
S7 E9

Chefs split into two teams and must run their own restaurant.

Covert Cuisine
S7 E10

Chefs must transform a well-known dish into something entirely new.

Making Concessions
S7 E11

The remaining chefs take over concession stands at Nationals Park.

Gastro-nauts
S7 E12

The chefs must come up with tasty space food creations.

Finale
S7 E13

The finalists compete in Singapore.

Finale
S7 E14

The final three compete; a Top Chef is chosen.

Reunion
S7 E15

Andy Cohen chats up season seven's chefs along with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and judges Gail Simmons and Eric Ripert; the chefs answer viewers' questions and dish on season seven's good, bad and overcooked.

Sin City Vice
S6 E1

Seventeen new culinary contestants are introduced in Las Vegas.

Bachelor/Ette Party
S6 E2

Wedding bells are ringing; in a city famous for its quickie marriages, the chefs cater to a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party; they compete in teams of men and women; celebrity chef Todd English serves as guest judge.

Thunderbirds
S6 E3

The elimination challenge calls for the contestants to create a meal for the Air Force's elite demonstration team, the Thunderbirds.

Vivre Las Vegas
S6 E4

The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.

Camping
S6 E5

The contestants cook with cactus, sleep under the stars, and prepare a menu for Las Vegas cowboys; chef Tim Love serves as a guest judge.

Penn & Teller
S6 E6

The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller; chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.

Dinner Party
S6 E7

A slot machine determines the guidelines for the quick-fire challenge; the contestants prepare a special dinner for members of the Macy's Culinary Council.

Pigs and Pinot
S6 E8

The chefs host a "Pig and Pinot" event at guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant.

Restaurant Wars
S6 E9

The contestants take over chef Rick Moonen's restaurant while he serves as their guest judge.

Meat Natalie
S6 E10

Contestants visit Craft Steak in Las Vegas to cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.

Strip Around the World
S6 E11

The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish; Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.

Season Finale: Part I
S6 E13

The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.

Season Finale: Part II
S6 E14

The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of "Top Chef."

Reunion Special
S6 E15

Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.

Melting Pot
S5 E1

The chefs team up to shop in various neighborhoods around the city in order to create dishes influenced by ethnic flavors.

Show Your Craft
S5 E2

The chefs cook and serve lunch at Tom's flagship restaurant, Craft.

Foo Fighters
S5 E3

The chefs must impress the Foo Fighters as they join the band for a tour stop in Syracuse, N.Y.

Today Show: Rocco DiSpirito
S5 E4

The contestants compete in a fast food demonstration challenge in order to earn a booking on "Today."

Gail's Bridal Shower
S5 E5

The contestants arrange a bridal shower for judge Gail Simmons.

12 Days of Christmas: Martha Stewart
S5 E6

The chefs cater a Christmas cocktail party hosted by Natasha Richardson.

Focus Group
S5 E7

Contestants must make a sweet treat without using sugar.

Down on the Farm
S5 E8

Contestants shop for fresh ingredients at a farm and then create a dinner for the farm workers.

Restaurant Wars
S5 E9

Contestants create every aspect of a restaurant.

Super Bowl Chef Showdown
S5 E10

A Super Bowl cook-off against seven all-stars from previous seasons.

Le Bernardin
S5 E11

The contestants cook at Le Bernardin where their final product will be judged by chef Eric Ripert.

The Last Supper
S5 E12

The final five chefs pull out all the stops in an effort to impress the judges before the finale.

Finale: Part 1
S5 E13

The chefs take their skills outside of New York City to compete in their final challenges.

Season Finale: Part II
S5 E14

The final chefs compete to earn the title of Bravo's "Top Chef."

Watch What Happens Reunion
S5 E15

Andy Cohen hosts a candid gathering of season five's chefs and judges.

Chicago: Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better
S4 E1

The 16 rising chefs have to put their own twist on a Chicago staple, then serve it to host Padma Lakshmi and guest judge Rocco DiSpirito; the first elimination challenge is a head-to-head competition.

Zoo Food
S4 E2

The chefs shop at a local Farmer's Market for ingredients for their quick-fire dishes; guest judge Wylie Dufresne; the chefs must cook and cater at an event in an unusual location for their next challenge.

Block Party
S4 E3

Famed Mexican cuisine chef Rick Bayless puts the aspiring chefs through the paces as they put on a neighborhood fiesta.

Film Food
S4 E4

The chefs show off their knife skills for guest judge Daniel Boulud; film critic Richard Roeper hosts a cinematic-inspired dinner party.

The Elements
S4 E5

The chefs compete in a complex taste test; the chefs cater an upscale charity event.

Tailgating
S4 E6

The chefs must create a dish that works together and enhances the flavor of a particular drink.

Improv
S4 E7

The chefs must create a dessert to satisfy the sweet-tooth of chef Johnny Iuzzini; the chefs get a lesson in improvisations from comedy troupe, Second City.

Common Threads
S4 E8

Using one ingredient, the chefs must create a healthy meal using only a microwave.

Wedding Wars
S4 E9

The quickfire challenge tests the chefs' knife skills; the chefs split into teams to cater a wedding.

Serve and Protect
S4 E10

The chefs are challenged to reinvent the salad; the chefs must recreate an unhealthy dish into something healthier.

Restaurant Wars
S4 E11

The chefs are forced to work the line at a greasy spoon during breakfast rush; guest judge Jose Andres puts the chefs to the test.

High Steaks
S4 E12

The chefs must clean and butcher a slab of meat; guest judge Rick Tramonto.

Finale - Part One
S4 E13

The four remaining chefs travel to Puerto Rico to compete for the final three spots.

Finale Part 2
S4 E14

The "Top Chef" winner is announced.

Watch What Happens Reunion
S4 E15

A candid gathering of season four's chefs and judges.

First Impressions
S3 E1

Guest judge Anthony Bourdain joins as 15 all-new contestants arrive in Miami and prepare for their very first challenge.

Sunny Delights
S3 E2

The chefs work with fruit; guest judge Norman Van Aken.

Family Favorites
S3 E3

The remaining contestants prepare dishes using exotic shellfish.

Cooking by the Numbers
S3 E4

Contestants are challenged to create an appetizer to pair with a popular mixed drink.

Latin Lunch
S3 E5

The chefs serve their dishes to the cast and crew of Telemundo's "Dame Chocolate."

Freezer Burn
S3 E6

The chefs work with frozen foods; guest judge Rocco DiSpirito.

Top Chef: Watch What Happens Special
S3 E7

The chefs prepare the perfect hangover snack; guest judge Govind Armstrong.

Restaurant Wars
S3 E8

The chefs battle to create the most "adventuresome" burger; guest judge Daniel Boulud.

Second Helping
S3 E9

The chefs are in a culinary relay race with a surprise twist; guest judge Geoffrey Zakarian.

Chef Overboard
S3 E10

Michael Schwartz serves as guest judge for challenges involving a cruise ship buffet and creativity in a grocery store.

Snacks on a Plane
S3 E11

The chefs join the mile-high meal club; guest judge Jimmy Canora.

Manhattan Project
S3 E12

The remaining contestants must cook for some of the industry's leading chefs; guest judge André Soltner.

Finale Part 1
S3 E13

The chefs prepare elk for cowboys and cowgirls in Aspen, Colo.

Finalized Part II
S3 E14

The finalists compete for the title of "Top Chef," live from Chicago.

Finale Part 1
S3 E15

Candid gathering of season three's contestants and judges; the winner of Fan Favorite is announced.

Into the Fire
S2 E1

Padma Lakshmi introduces the new contestants.

Eastern Promise
S2 E2

The contestants prepare sushi.

Food for the People
S2 E3

The contestants work with ice cream.

Less is More
S2 E4

The chefs visit a weight-loss camp.

Social Service
S2 E5

The contestants are narrowed down.

Thanksgiving
S2 E6

The chefs prepare Thanksgiving dinner.

The Raw and the Cooked
S2 E7

The field of contestants is narrowed down.

Holiday Spirit
S2 E8

For the holidays, chefs must serve up a party appetizer and a cocktail in the "quick-fire" challenge.

Seven
S2 E9

The chefs must use one of the Seven Deadly Sins for their dish's inspiration.

Unhappy Customers
S2 E10

The chefs prepare their take on a gourmet version of a snack.

Sense and Sensuality
S2 E11

The cooks head to Santa Barbara and must create a sweet or savory dish featuring chocolate.

Finale
S2 E12

The four contestants head to the big island of Hawaii.

Finale
S2 E13

The two remaining chefs are instructed to make their best meals ever with rules and no restrictions.

Who Deserves to Be Here
S1 E1

Contestants are asked to create a signature dish.

Food of Love
S1 E2

Contestants are asked to create sweet dishes that are both sensual and erotic.

Nasty Delights
S1 E3

The contestants cook with octopus.

Food on the Fly
S1 E4

Contestants are challenged to create tempting dishes using ingredients found in a convenience store.

Blind Confusion
S1 E5

Contestants serve fusion dishes from handcarts on the streets of San Francisco.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
S1 E6

Ted Allen ("Queer Eye for the Straight Guy") challenges the remaining contestants to create a low-cost appetizer.

Restaurant Wars
S1 E7

Contestants are asked to create a gourmet sandwich.

Wedding Bell Blues
S1 E8

Teams compete for the chance to cater a commitment ceremony.

Napa's Finest
S1 E9

The three remaining contestants cook for some of Napa Valley's most respected chefs.

Reunion
S1 E10

Contestants reminisce about the competition.

Finale, Part One
S1 E11

The final three contestants are judged.

Vegas Finale
S1 E12

The remaining two chefs must prepare a five-course meal for eight restaurant industry experts, receiving help from some familiar faces.