Top Chef

Episode 1 | Something Old, Something New

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 a...

Episode 2 | Southern Hospitality

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...

Episode 3 | Choke Holds and Clammy Hands

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 r...

Episode 4 | The Feast of Seven Trash Fishes

Editor Nilou Motamed presents gift boxes to our chefs with unusual "items" for the elimination challenge themed from Feast of the Seven Fishes. They must use "trash fish" - the notoriously undesirable species. The chefs will serve...

Episode 5 | Smoke 'em If You Got 'em

The cheftestants are baffled to enter the kitchen to find it completely dark and empty. Their anxiety grows as the clock begins and the pantry doors open to reveal baking ingredients. With all signs pointing to a biscuit challenge...

Episode 6 | A Southern Legend

US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, challenges the remaining chefs to make healthy vegetarian versions of traditional comfort foods. To make sure they get some physical activity in, they are only allowed to grab ingredients and t...

Episode 7 | Booty

For their Quickfire Challenge, Padma and Chef Michael Cimarusti challenge the chefs to cook dishes using ingredients corresponding to the element of their zodiac sign. Since it's a surprise Sudden Death Quickfire, one chef will be...

Episode 8 | Restaurant Wars

It's the challenge the chefs have been waiting for all season - Restaurant Wars. The remaining chefs divide into two teams to design a restaurant. Chef Daniel Humm and restaurateur Will Guidara task the teams to take over the same...

Episode 9 | For the Kids

Blindfolded taste test challenge; followed by the chefs creating meals for a charity gala benefiting for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.

Episode 10 | Shrimp Boats and Hat Ladies

The competitors start their day boarding a boat with Tom Colicchio, who gives them a lesson in shrimpin'. Padma is waiting with a Sudden Death Quickfire where the chefs must create a dish that showcases their freshly caught shrimp...

Episode 11 | Adios Charleston, Hello James Beard

The final four chefs cook impromptu dishes while simultaneously instructing mystery partners how to create the exact same dish. When the judges compare dishes, the chefs are shocked to discover their secret partners are their visi...

Episode 12 | Cooking Away in Margaritaville

The finals in Guadalajara, Mexico. Three remaining chefs face off against the winner of Last Chance Kitchen.

Episode 13 | Trial by Fire

On the Yucatan Peninsula the chefs cook a dish showcasing the local habanero. Later the chefs cook Maya food, they create a dish using only ancient Maya ingredients and tools.

Episode 14 | Comida Final

The final two chefs face-off to serve the best meal of their lives and earn the coveted title of Top Chef. The finalists will cook an epic four-course progressive meal with the help of three sous chefs, comprised of two eliminated...