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Top Chef — Storyline

An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode.

Cast & Crew

• Created by: Lauren Zalaznick
• Starring: Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, Kristen Kish

Top Chef — Series Details

Top Chef — Episode Guide

San Francisco

• E1: Who Deserves To Be Here (2006-03-08) — In the first episode of the series we meet the 12 contestants. For the quickfire challenge they are tested in Fleur de Lys (a San Fransisco restaurant). For the elimination challen
• E2: Food Of Love (2006-03-15) — For this episode the contestants have to impress Elizabeth Falkner the owner of Citizen Cake. For the elimination challenge the turn up the heat with a "Sexy Dessert" contest for a
• E3: Nasty Delights (2006-03-22) — For the quickfire challenge the contestants have to cook with octopus. For the elimination round the contestants are put into two teams: Red and Blue. They have to cook monk fish s
• E4: Food on the Fly (2006-03-29) — For the quickfire challenge the contestants are brought to a convenience store to buy ingredients for their dish. For the elimination round the contestants must create a delicious
• E5: Blind Confusion (2006-04-05) — For the quickfire challenge, the contestants are brought into an isolated room with many random exotic foods. They have to guess what they are with a blindfold on. For the eliminat
• E6: Guess Who's Coming To Dinner (2006-04-12) — For the quickfire challenge the contestants are put under some serious money restraints. They have to choose from ingredients that are put in front of them that are priced by the p
• E7: Restaurant Wars (2006-04-19) — For the quickfire challenge the contestants must make a gourmet sandwich. The winner doesn't get immunity but a sandwich on chef Tom Colicchio's menu at his new sandwich restaurant
• E8: Wedding Bell Blues (2006-04-26) — Teams compete for the chance to cater a commitment ceremony.
• E9: Napa's Finest (2006-05-03) — The four remaining contestants cook for some of Napa Valley's most respected chefs.
• E10: Reunion (2006-05-10) — Contestants reminisce about the competition.
• E11: Finale (1) (2006-05-14)
• E12: Finale (2) (2006-05-24) — The final two contestants compete in the last elimination round to see who will become Top Chef.

Los Angeles

• E1: Into the Fire (2006-10-18) — Fifteen new contestants are introduced for Top Chef's second season in Los Angeles by new host Padma Lakshmi.

  Guest Judge: Harold Dieterle.

  QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Usi

• E2: Eastern Promise (2006-10-25) — An Asian culinary theme runs through this episode's challenges. First the contestants put their own twists on sushi, then they work as teams to participate in a charity event.

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• E3: Food for the People (2006-11-01) — The 13 remaining contestants are asked to make food for everyday people: beach goers and firemen.

  Guest Judge: Stephen Bulgarelli.

  QuickFire Challenge: Create an Original Ice Cre

• E4: Less is More (2006-11-08) — Attention to detail will be rated during this round. The chefs are asked to create a tidbit from not so tidbit-y choices, and then must serve a meal to kids at a fitness camp.

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• E5: Social Service (2006-11-15) — This round is all about leftovers and the chefs’ ability to be creative with difficult ingredients. They must make fine cuisine from truly disgusting fare, and then create a multi-
• E6: Thanksgiving (2006-11-22) — Taking the traditional and turning it on its ear is tonight's theme. The chefs are asked to make canned food pretty, and then a smaller group must make a "cutting edge" Thanksgivin
• E7: The Raw and the Cooked (2006-12-06) — This round's theme is all about working with limitations. The contestants must create a dish that is not cooked, and then adapt when they're asked to plan a dish without knowing th
• E8: Holiday Spirit (2006-12-13) — It's all a party when the contestants are asked to put their skills to work on both hors d'oeuvres and spirits. This round focuses on entertaining as the chefs are first asked to c
• E9: Seven (2007-01-03) — Tonight's theme focuses on the chefs' creativity in using food as an expression of art. They first must create a dish using one color – a hard task for the color-blind chef, then t
• E10: Unhappy Customers (2007-01-10) — This round's theme deals with vision and execution, challenging the chefs' to create original ideas that can also be achieved. First up is snack food limited by three condiments, t
• E11: Sense and Sensuality (2007-01-17) — The sensuality of food runs through this round's challenges as the five remaining chefs are asked to determine what they want the diner to experience and then create a dish that ca
• E12: Finale (1) (2007-01-24) — Location, location, location! The remaining chefs travel to Hawaii for this round, and must use food native to the island for a luau that ends with naming the final contestants.

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• E13: Finale (2) (2007-01-31) — The final two contestants battle for the title of "Top Chef."

  Guest Judge: Hubert Keller

  Final Challenge: Cook the Best Five Course Meal Each Chef has Ever Prepared in his Life.

Miami

• E1: First Impressions (2007-06-13) — Getting to know each other is the theme for this first round. The new crop of fifteen chefs arrives in Miami, and then they are given two challenges – one with leftovers – to intro
• E2: Sunny Delights (2007-06-20) — Tonight's theme is sunshine, and first the contestants must use a product of that sunshine, citrus. Then they are asked to demonstrate their catering skills at an event which requi
• E3: Family Favorites (2007-06-27) — This week the remaining chefs must first catch fresh seafood, and then put a fresh twist on American dinner staples for members of the Miami Elks Club.

  Guest Judge: Alfred Portale

• E4: Cooking by Numbers (2007-07-11) — The contestants mix it up with Bombay Sapphire mixologist Jamie Walker, and then ply their trade at a gastronomic society. Barton G. Weiss of Miami's Barton G. the Restaurant serve
• E5: Latin Lunch (2007-07-18) — Timing is the theme for this round as the 11 remaining chefs are asked to be creative with a time-saving pastry and then serve lunch to clients on a tight schedule.

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• E6: Watch What Happens (2007-07-25) — In a special episode, Bravo's Andy Cohen sits down with past and current contestants to explore their experiences in the competition
• E7: Freezer Burn (2007-08-01) — The chef's taste buds are put to the test, and then they must "cook" for a frozen challenge. Rocco DiSpirito acts as guest judge.
• E8: Guilty Pleasures (2007-08-08) — This round's theme is guilty pleasures. First the chefs must work with Summer's guilty institution, ice cream, and then they move on to Miami's night life, but there's a surprise i
• E9: Restaurant Wars (2007-08-15) — The chefs are told that they must create the perfect burger. Then, they must create a new restaurant concept, including a great menu. Chef Daniel Boulud is the guest judge.
• E10: Second Helping (2007-08-22) — Chef Geoffrey Zakarian guest judges a relay race challenge. The chefs get another try at "Restaurant Wars," continued from last episode.
• E11: Chef Overboard (2007-09-05) — Chef Michael Schwartz helps to judge challenges that involve a cruise ship buffet and creativity in a grocery store.
• E12: Snacks on a Plane (2007-09-12) — Jimmy Canora guests on an episode that takes to the skies when the chefs take on the dreaded plane cuisine.
• E13: Manhattan Project (2007-09-19) — Sirio Maccione guest judges a QuickFire where the chefs must recreate one of his dishes, then they must impress four more chefs, including Andre Soltner, in elimination.
• E14: Finale (1) (2007-09-26) — The remaining chefs make the move to Aspen, Colorado for the semifinal and the decision of who the final two will be.
• E15: Finale (2) (2007-10-03) — The Top Chef is chosen.
• E16: Reunion (2007-10-10) — The cast and contestants get together to reminisce about the season and answer questions.

Chicago

• E1: Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better (2008-03-12) — The 16 new contestants face their first QuickFire and Elimination rounds using themes from Chicago's regional cuisine.
• E2: Zoo Food (2008-03-19) — A farmers' market takes prominence in this week's QuickFire, and an exotic location is the setting for the Elimination round as the remaining chefs cook for guest judge Wylie Dufre
• E3: Block Party (2008-03-26) — The contestants mix it up with Rick Bayless while creating a fiesta for a community.
• E4: Film Food (2008-04-02) — The remaining chefs demonstrate their aptitude with knives, and then help Richard Roeper throw a film-themed dinner. Daniel Boulud guest judges.
• E5: The Elements (2008-04-09) — The dreaded taste test is back, and even before the chefs recover from it they must cater a charity event. Ming Tsai Guest Judges this week.
• E6: Tailgating (2008-04-16) — Simple pleasures is the theme for tonight's round as the chefs must create a dish that complements beer, and then throw a tailgate extravaganza for fans of the local team.

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• E7: Improv (2008-04-23) — The chefs begin with a sugary challenge, and then move to the historic Second City Theatre where their improvisational skills will be tested by masters of the art – one of the resi
• E8: Common Threads (2008-04-30) — The microwaves are back, and this time the contestants are to make a healthy meal using a single main ingredient. Chef Art Smith, owner of Table 52 in Chicago performs guest judge
• E9: Wedding Wars (2008-05-07) — The remaining chefs' knife skills are challenged again, followed by a wedding reception challenge which might bring the blades out for an entirely different purpose.
• E10: Serve and Protect (2008-05-14) — Salad, one of the least respected dishes by chefs, takes center stage tonight as the contestants are challenged to reformulate it, then they continue with the healthy kick by trimm
• E11: Restaurant Wars (2008-05-21) — It's all about service tonight as the chefs work the line during a breakfast rush at a diner, and then create their own restaurants from scratch. Washington, D.C. Chef and restaura
• E12: High Steaks (2008-05-28) — The remaining chefs' butcher skills are tested, and then they must use the cut of meat they made. Guest judge Rick Tramonto, a Chicago chef and restaurant entrepreneur.
• E13: Puerto Rico (2008-06-04) — There are four chefs and only three spots for the final round, and the contestants know it as they travel to Puerto Rico for the next two challenges.

  Guest Judge – Wilo Benet

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• E14: Finale (2008-06-11) — The finalists cook "the most important meal of their lives" for the judges to determine which will be crowned Top Chef.

  Guest Judges/Sous Chefs: April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pi

• E15: Reunion (2008-06-18) — Season four cast and judges gather to reminisce and learn the winner of the fan favorite contest.

New York

• E1: Melting Pot (2008-11-12) — One chef is eliminated in a three-round quickfire involving apples. The remaining chefs create dishes representing the ethnic cuisines of several New York neighborhoods.
• E2: Show Your Craft (2008-11-19) — After re-inventing the hot dog for the quickfire challenge, the chefs cook and serve lunch at Tom's flagship restaurant, Craft.
• E3: Foo Fighters Thanksgiving (2008-11-26) — For the quickfire, the chefs recreate dishes from the Top Chef cookbook. In the elimination challenge, they cook Thanksgiving dinner for the Foo Fighters at the band's tour stop in
• E4: Today Show (2008-12-03) — After creating a breakfast amuse-bouche for the quickfire, the contestants compete in a live food demonstration challenge in order to earn a booking on "Today."
• E5: Gail's Bridal Shower (2008-12-10) — For the quickfire, chefs must identify ingredients in a dish. For the elimination challenge, the contestants cater a bridal shower for judge Gail Simmons.
• E6: 12 Days of Christmas (2008-12-17) — Domestic guru Martha Stewart oversees the quick fire challenge in this holiday-themed edition. Then, actress Natasha Richardson is the guest judge when the cooks cater a Christmas
• E7: Focus Group (2009-01-07) — The chefs must create a sweet dish without using sugar (guest judge: chef and restaurateur Jean-Christophe Novelli). In the elimination challenge, chefs prepare a family-style meal
• E8: Down on the Farm (2009-01-14) — Contestants shop for fresh ingredients at a farm and then create a dinner for the farm workers.
• E9: Restaurant Wars (2009-01-21) — Two teams have 24 hours to design and open competing restaurants.
• E10: Super Bowl Chef Showdown (2009-01-28) — A Super Bowl cook-off against seven all-stars from previous seasons.
• E11: Le Bernardin (2009-02-04) — After a three-round fish filleting tournament, the contestants cook at Le Bernadin where their final product will be judged by chef Eric Ripert.
• E12: The Last Supper (2009-02-11) — Wylie Dufresne judges a quickfire challenge of egg dishes. For the elimination challenge, the five remaining chefs each cook a "last supper" dish requested by a culinary superstar.
• E13: Finale, Part 1 (2009-02-18) — The season finale finds the chefs traveling from New York to New Orleans. While in the "Big Easy" they will be challenged to kick it up a notch when celebrity judge/chef Emeril Lag
• E14: Finale, Part 2 (2009-02-25) — Set in New Orleans, season 5 ends as the winning chef is revealed.
• E15: Watch What Happens Reunion (2009-03-04) — Andy Cohen hosts a candid gathering of season five's chefs and judges.

Las Vegas

• E1: Sin City Vice (2009-08-19) — 17 fresh chefs infiltrate sin city to take on culinary challenges in the season six premier.
• E2: Bachelor/Ette Party (2009-08-26) — The male chefs and the female chefs compete in a battle of the sexes in catering a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.
• E3: Thunderbirds (2009-09-02) — The chefs will be creating meals for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the most renowned aircraft demonstration squadron.
• E4: Vivre Las Vegas (2009-09-09) — The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.
• E5: Camping (2009-09-16) — 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.
• E6: Penn & Teller (2009-09-23) — The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.
• E7: Dinner Party (2009-10-07) — 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.
• E8: Pigs and Pinot (2009-10-14) — The chefs head to guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant to host a “Pig and Pinot'' event.
• E9: Restaurant Wars (2009-10-21) — Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant is taken over by the contestants and then he serves as their guest judge.
• E10: Meat Natalie (2009-10-28) — The chefs head to Las Vegas to visit "Craft Steak" and cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.
• E11: All Stars Dinner (2009-11-04) — Past chefs recount their favorite moments from the series.
• E12: Strip Around the World (2009-11-11) — The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish. Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.
• E13: Culinary Olympics (2009-11-18) — A challenge based on the Bocuse d'Or. Guest judges include Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller.
• E14: Finale (1) (2009-12-02) — The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.
• E15: Finale (2) (2009-12-09) — The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of 'Top Chef.'
• E16: Watch What Happens Reunion (2009-12-16) — Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Top Chef have? 23 season(s) with 342 episodes.

Who created Top Chef? Lauren Zalaznick.

Where can I watch Top Chef? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.