Episode Guide
Season 1
Episode Guide
Spoiled for Stroganoff
S1
E1
Sixteen of the nation's most talented chefs step into Padma Lakshmi's fiercely competitive arena.
Meat the First Commandment
S1
E2
An invitation-only cast of the nation's most decorated chefs embark on a one-of-a-kind competition designed to challenge their creativity, endurance, presentation, leadership and more.
Nice Big Squash
S1
E3
The remaining chefs leave the pantry behind to harvest the ingredients that will decide their fate.
Let's Get Saucy
S1
E4
The competition reaches a boiling point as the top 10 chefs battle it out.
The Roots of Success
S1
E5
The remaining chefs face off in teams of three to deliver a vegetarian three-course menu.
Good vs Evil
S1
E6
Competitors create heavenly and devilish desserts using forbidden ingredients chosen by rivals.
The Gastronomic Gauntlet
S1
E7
Culinary science pushes chefs to merge food and science in the most strategic cook off yet.
Consistency Is Key
S1
E8
The commandments keep chefs on edge but now the real test is consistency.
Passport to Pressure
S1
E9
Three hours, three dishes, three nations challenge the remaining five chefs in global cuisine.
Bittersweet Semifinals
S1
E10
The final four chefs race to make it to the finale in a challenge highlighting flavor profiles.
Million-Dollar Menu
S1
E11
Tonight, a champion will be crowned and walk away with the largest cash prize in culinary history.