All Seasons

Season 1

  • S01E01 Andrew vs. Janine

    • November 9, 2011
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The final two chefs to be eliminated during the qualifying rounds were given 30 minutes to cook a pizza. Andrew: Mediterranean Pizza with Anchovies, Capers, Fried Calamari & Arugula Janine: Fig Pizza with Parmesan-Asiago, Soppressata, Arugula & Black Garlic

  • S01E02 Andrew vs. Keith

    • November 16, 2011
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs were given 10 minutes to prep and cook a dish containing six ingredients, including clams, lemons, onions, and peppers. Andrew: Clams with Grilled Radicchio & Peperonata Keith: Clam Ceviche with Lemon Zest & Steamed Clams with Pancetta

  • S01E03 Keith vs. Richie

    • November 23, 2011
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs were asked to prepare a dish using at least three ingredients provided from the leftovers of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Keith: Turkey & Sweet Corn Hash, Ham Fritter, Sweet Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie Smear Richie: Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Macaroni & Cheese Fritter & Cornbread Purée

  • S01E04 Keith vs. Chuy

    • November 30, 2011
    • Bravo

    Challenge: Colicchio directed the chefs to Bolner's Meat Market in San Antonio, where they were given an entire rib rack of beef. The contestants were then given 45 minutes to butcher five bone-in ribeyes, and cook one of them into a "perfect" medium-rare steak.

  • S01E05 Chuy vs. Whitney

    • December 7, 2011
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs created a classic American burger with one of two assigned proteins in 30 minutes. Chuy: Ostrich & Ground Pork Burger with Fresno Chili Aioli & Onion Straws Whitney: Elk & Pork Sausage Burger, Shallot & Garlic, Egg Sunny-Side Up

  • S01E06 Whitney vs. Dakota vs. Nyesha

    • December 14, 2011
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs cooked dishes with cactus as the main ingredient, using only a wok, in 30 minutes. Dakota: Shrimp Tostada with Watermelon & Prickly Pear Shooter Nyesha: Asian-Style Scallops with Prickly Pear Garnish, Cilantro & Thai Basil Whitney: Cactus & Chicken Fried Rice with Sriracha & Soy Sauce

  • S01E07 Nyesha vs. Heather

    • December 21, 2011
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to create a dish using three different cooking techniques: frying, injecting, and foaming. Nyesha: Brown Butter Foam & Beignet Injected with Caramel Sauce Heather: Fried Gulf Shrimp Injected with Smoked Paprika & Porcini Mushroom Foam

  • S01E08 Nyesha vs. Chris C.

    • January 4, 2012
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to create a dish using ingredients found in a gas station with a budget of $20. Nyesha: Beer-Glazed Smoked Sausage with Pork Rind Tuile & Chili Cheese Sauce Chris C.: Togarashi Spiced Tomato Soup with Spicy Pork Rinds, Grilled Cheese with Fried Ham & Pickle

  • S01E09 Nyesha vs. Ty-Lör

    • January 11, 2012
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to make a pastry dessert with the help of a sous-chef. Assistants were chosen from the remaining eliminated cheftestants. Nyesha chose Heather, and Ty-Lör chose Chris C. Nyesha: Coconut & Lime Tart with Coconut, Crème Fraiche Mousse & Caramel Sauce. Ty-Lör: Puff Pastry with Dark Chocolate Mascarpone Cream, Vanilla Bean Rum Cherries & Caramel Sauce

  • S01E10 Nyesha vs. Beverly

    • January 18, 2012
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to create a dish using black drum. The chefs were only allowed to go through the Top Chef kitchen once to gather all necessary ingredients and equipment. With 23 minutes remaining, Colicchio instructed the chefs to switch stations and surrender all ingredients to their opponent. Beverly: Seared Black Drum with Oranges, Fennel & Black Olives Nyesha: Seared Black Drum with Julienne of Tri-Pepper, Slaw & Pineapple Chutney

  • S01E11 Beverly vs. Chris J.

    • January 25, 2012
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to make a dish that incorporated all of the ingredients found in a "mystery box", which could not be opened until the timer started. As the challenge progressed, the chefs were given two additional ingredients to use in their final dish. Beverly: Grilled Lamb Chop with Parsnips, Curry, Radicchio & White Anchovy Vinaigrette Chris J.: Grilled Lamb Chop with Sweet Purée, Radicchio Salad with Pancetta, Pine Nuts & Apple

  • S01E12 Beverly vs. Grayson

    • February 1, 2012
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs had 30 minutes to cook a dish worthy of competing in the finale. Beverly: Red Snapper in Coconut Broth Infusion with Lemongrass, Ginger, Thai Basil & Cilantro Grayson: Bacon Seared Scallop with Cherry & Champagne Grapes Gastrique, Pistachio & Tarragon

Season 2

  • S02E01 Carla vs. Chrissy vs. Kuniko vs. Jeffrey

    • November 28, 2012
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs were given a chance to redeem themselves by creating a dish incorporating the same ingredients from the dishes that eliminated them. Carla: Whole Squab with Baked Tomato & Morels Chrissy: Canlis' Special Salad Jeffrey: Pan-Roasted Halibut with Peas & Morels Kuniko: Lemongrass Cream Potato Chowder

  • S02E02 CJ and Tyler vs. Kuniko

    • December 5, 2012
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs were tasked with making a dessert. Because CJ and Tyler were eliminated from the main competition as a team, the two contestants had to work together to create their dish. CJ and Tyler: Hay Ice Cream with Cherry Fritter, Cherries & Arugula Kuniko: Frozen Bananas with Fruit Compote & Lemon Curd

  • S02E03 Eliza vs. CJ vs. Tyler

    • December 12, 2012
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs had to create a well-composed dish highlighting pickles and carrots. CJ: Pan-Roasted Rainbow Trout, Carrot Purée & Charred Pickles Eliza: Brown Butter Carrot Mash, Crusted Scallops, Corn & Pickle Succotash Tyler: Deconstructed Ceviche with Pickles & Carrots

  • S02E04 Danyele vs. CJ

    • December 19, 2012
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs were required to make a sandwich using lunch meat. CJ: Vietnamese-Inspired Ham & Butter Sandwich with Apple & Radicchio Danyele Oven-Roasted Turkey, Bacon & Avocado Sandwich with Pickled Onions

  • S02E05 Bart vs. CJ

    • December 26, 2012
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs had to use chicken breast to create a flavorful dish. Bart: Roasted Chicken with Carrots, Greek Yogurt, Tea-Infused Sauce & Speculoos Cookies CJ: Marinated Chicken Breast with Mushroom Reduction, Greek Yogurt & Roasted Lettuces

  • S02E06 John vs. CJ

    • January 2, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs were allowed to cook any dish, but were required to use pots and pans bought from a yard sale. CJ: Seared Diver Scallop, Foie Gras Dashi with Mango & Caviar John: Corn Velouté & Succotash with Roasted Lobster & Seared Foie Gras

  • S02E07 Micah vs. CJ

    • January 9, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs had to prepare their best tartare. CJ: Beef Heart Tartare with Chili, Pickled Duck Skin & Tomato Water Micah: Bison Carpaccio & Duck Tartare with Quail Egg Yolk, Pickled Carrots, Chilis & Arugula

  • S02E08 Kristen vs. CJ

    • January 16, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs got to choose an ingredient, a cuisine, and a cooking technique that they had to incorporate into their dishes, as well as a time limit. They decided that they had to prepare a French-inspired snapper dish with a smoked element in 30 minutes. CJ: Brown Butter Snapper with Creamed Morel, Smoked Mashed Potatoes & Ratatouille Kristen: Bouillabaisse of Snapper, Crème Fraîche, Smoked Butter, Fennel & Radish

  • S02E09 Josie vs. Kristen

    • January 23, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs had to break down a salmon, portion 10 identical pieces, and create well-composed dishes for Tom and the eliminated contestants. Josie: Fennel Pollen Dusted Salmon with Fennel, Radish & Tarragon Salad Kristen: Crispy Salmon with Pickled Pineapple, Raisins, Shaved Cauliflower & Crème Fraîche

  • S02E10 Stefan vs. Kristen

    • January 30, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs cooked dishes using offal. Kristen: Chicken Livers with Garlic and Mustard Caramel, Pickled Fruit & Herb Salad Stefan: Beuscherl of Innards with Cream Sauce, Bread Galette, Liver & Parsley Salad

  • S02E11 Lizzie vs. Kristen

    • February 6, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs made a dish over a campfire using Alaskan fish. Kristen: Cod with Coconut Broth, Clam Juice, Lime, Chili-Marinated Tomato, Corn & Petite Herbs Lizzie: Poached Salmon Stew with Fennel, Leek, Hungarian Paprika & Sweet Pepper Flakes

  • S02E12 Josh vs. Lizzie vs. Kristen

    • February 13, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs received the simple challenge of creating a great plate of food. Josh: Venison with Coriander, Brown Sugar and Black Pepper Cure, Kale & Shaved Carrot Kristen: Semolina Orecchiette with Brown Butter, Pomegranate, Apple & Fresh Herbs Lizzie: Black Cod in Black Pepper Vinegar, Savoy Cabbage & Spaetzle

Season 3

  • S03E01 Ramon vs. Jason vs. Aaron vs. Bret vs. Janine

    • October 23, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs were allowed to cook any dish. Aaron: Balsamic Marinated Rabbit Leg with Corn Fricasee & Creole Tomatoes. Bret: Seared Bass with Ratatouille & Mascarpone Polenta. Janine: Fried Oysters with Southern Vegetables & Creole Mustard Aioli. Jason: Suzuki Crudo with Corn, White Chocolate & Yuzu Nectarine. Ramon: Grilled Lemongrass Prawns with Kale, Nori & Peach Salad.

  • S03E02 Janine vs. Michael

    • October 30, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs were challenged to make risotto. Janine: Mushroom Risotto with Mascarpone & Rosemary. Michael: Pine Nut & Thyme Risotto with Parmesan Crisp.

  • S03E03 Janine vs. Bene

    • November 6, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs made dishes using frozen and canned vegetables. Bene: Duo of Swordfish with Sweet Pea Asparagus Purée, Pine Nuts & Raisins Janine: Seared Scallop with Pancetta, Minted Pea & Corn Purées

  • S03E04 Janine vs. Patty

    • November 13, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs created dishes highlighting onions. They were required to chop up a tub of onions before they could start on the challenge itself. In addition, they could not do any additional prep work once they started cooking. Janine: Pork Loin with Apple Rolls, Goat Cheese, Bacon & Caramelized Onion Patty: Grilled Pork Loin with Confit Potatoes, Andouille Sausage & Onions

  • S03E05 Janine vs. Louis

    • November 20, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs were given $25 to spend at a farmers' market. They were allowed to keep only three of their purchased ingredients, and given only 20 minutes to prepare a dish. Janine: Catfish with Potato, Asparagus & Saffron Sauce Louis: Olive Oil Poached Prawns with Tomato & Fennel Bi

  • S03E06 Louis vs. Sara

    • December 4, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs made savory dishes featuring mascarpone. They were blindfolded for 10 minutes in the middle of the challenge and had to instruct a sous-chef (Jason for Louis, Janine for Sara) on how to continue preparing their dishes. Louis: Mascarpone Poached Snapper with Beech Mushrooms, Snap Peas & Potato Sara: Mascarpone Polenta with Agrodolce Mushrooms & Swiss Chard

  • S03E07 Louis vs. Travis

    • December 11, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs made dishes highlighting Asian ingredients, including three out of the following: tripe, sea cucumber, Humboldt squid, chicken feet, duck feet, pork tongue, dried shrimp, and Chinese sausage. They were given 45 minutes for the challenge. Louis: Braised Tripe, Dried Shrimp & Chinese Sausage with Bamboo Shoots & Bok Choy Travis: Bitter Melon Soup with Squid Cakes

  • S03E08 Louis vs. Justin

    • December 18, 2013
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs made dishes highlighting ingredients from their opponent's home region; Louis used ingredients from Louisiana, while Justin used ingredients from Northern California. Justin: Grilled Sardine with Roasted Corn & Sherry Vinaigrette Louis: Redfish Almondine with Corn Puree & Crawfish Sauce

  • S03E09 Louis vs. Carrie

    • January 1, 2014
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs prepared dishes using broccoli. Carrie: Roasted Broccoli Raviolini with Bagna Cauda Louis: Scottish Salmon, Anchovy Vierge with Broccoli Three Ways

  • S03E10 Louis vs. Stephanie

    • January 8, 2014
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs each prepared a savory and a sweet beignet. Louis: Crab & Black Garlic Beignet; Persimmon & Pine Nut Beignet Stephanie: Andouille & Corn Beignet; White Chocolate & Cherry Beignet

  • S03E11 Louis vs. Brian

    • January 15, 2014
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs made dishes using the skin and bones from various animals. They had 45 minutes to prepare their dishes. Brian: Seared Eggplant with Chicken Broth, Oyster Mushrooms & Chicken Skin Louis: Bouillon, Crispy Chicken Skin, Roasted Vegetables & Olive Oil Poached Egg Yolk

  • S03E12 Louis vs. Carlos

    • January 22, 2014
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs made dishes showcasing a fresh Hawaiian fish. They had an hour to prepare their dishes, which were tasted blind by Tom Colicchio, Emeril Lagasse, and the three finalists (Nicholas, Nina, Shirley). Carlos: Mahi Mahi with Mole Manchamanteles & Taro Root Louis: Braised Yellowfin Tuna with Mushrooms, Kale & Cabbage

Season 4

  • S04E01 Redemption Royal

    • December 10, 2014
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs transformed the dishes that sent them home into winning dishes. Aaron: Nori & Soy Pork Sausage, Seared Scallop, Hon Dashi Pickled Vegetables & Lemon Ginger Syrup. James: Ponzu Marinated Clams, Shaved Vegetable Herb & Citrus Salad. Joy: Roasted Veal with Celery Root Purée, Bacon Studded Kale & Pickled Vegetable Vinaigrette. Keriann: Vanilla Crêpe, Burnt Banana & White Chocolate Mousse, Marinated Berries, Salty Sweet Fritter & Caramel Sauce Rebecca: Seared Scallops with Fennel Garlic Purée, Wilted Fennel & Crispy Shallots. Ron: Haddock with Bay Scallop & Corn Purée, Tomato Corn Salad & Fried Capers. Stacy: Butternut Squash & Bacon Soup with Brown Butter Poached Lobster Tail & Fried Clams.

  • S04E02 Dry and Slimy

    • December 10, 2014
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs created dishes using dry and slimy ingredients. Adam: Salt Baked Oyster, White Miso Glaçage, Pickled Morels & Nori. Katie: Pancetta & Mascarpone Stuffed Morels with Tomatillo, Cranberry & Pepita Salad with Miso Vinaigrette. Rebecca: Warm Octopus & Confit Potato Salad, Toasted Pepitas & Pickled Red Onions.

  • S04E03 The Kitchen Sink

    • December 17, 2014
    • Bravo

    Challenge: Each chef had to create a cohesive dish using 20 or more ingredients. Adam: Peruvian Ceviche, Summer Vegetable "Leche de Tigre". Katie: Indian Tomato "Stew" with Yogurt Herb Sauce & Seared Spiced Eggplant. Katsuji: Pescado Encacahuatado Mole with Nuts, Dry Fruits & Chiles.

  • S04E04 Liverwurst Nightmare

    • January 7, 2015
    • Bravo

    Challenge: Each chef created a dish featuring liver. Adam: Beef Liver "Alla Nonna", Onions, Peppers & Roasted Portobello Mushroom Caps. Doug: Seared Pork Liver with Onions & Chimichurri. Katsuji: Higado Encebollado Goat Liver & Onions.

  • S04E05 Crudité Redux

    • January 14, 2015
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs prepared dishes using produce from crudité platters. Adam: "White Pie Cannelloni" with Ranch Pancetta & Agrodolce Raisins. Doug: Seared Pork Loin, Spiced Cauliflower, Red Pepper Ranch & Ranch Pickled Vegetables.

  • S04E06 The Last Chance Kitchen Finals

    • January 21, 2015
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The chefs created Mexican-inspired dishes featuring clams. Doug: Clams with Charred Pineapple Butter, Tomatillo, Tomatoes & Pickled Red Onion. George: Steamed Clams with Serrano & Tomatillo Salsa Verde.

Season 5

  • S05E01 Winning Out of Losing

    • December 3, 2015
    • Bravo

    Challenge: The first two eliminated chefs had to create a winning dish using the ingredients from their opponent's losing dish. Garret: Tofu with Coconut & Tea Braised Mustard Greens, Roasted Cashews & Lemon Vinaigrette. Renee: Pan Roasted Chicken, Sauteed Dandelion Greens & Crispy Poached Egg.

  • S05E02 Fresh Veggie Challenge

    • December 10, 2015
    • Bravo

    To stay in the competition, eliminated chefs must make a standout dish using one vegetable in its entirety and prepare it three different ways.

  • S05E03 Surprise Ingredients!

    • December 17, 2015
    • Bravo

    Eliminated chefs must make a dish using unique and exotic ingredients, but there's a catch...their ingredients are a surprise!

  • S05E04 Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

    • January 8, 2016
    • Bravo

    Two eliminated chefs have 20 seconds to look at the available ingredients in the kitchen and come up with two different dish ideas that Tom Colicchio will then narrow down.

  • S05E05 A Delicious Burger

    • January 15, 2016
    • Bravo

    Three eliminated chefs have just 15 minutes to cook up a scrumptious hamburger. Who will send two chefs packing and move onto the next round?

  • S05E06 Boring Ingredients, Awesome Dish

    • January 21, 2016
    • Bravo

    Two eliminated chefs have 30 minutes to make a delicious dish out of bland and boring ingredients.

  • S05E07 Beef!

    • January 28, 2016
    • Bravo

    Two eliminated chefs have 25 minutes to cook up a mouthwatering beef dish. The twist? They only have five minutes to butcher their meat.

  • S05E08 Only One Chef Can Call the Shots

    • February 11, 2016
    • Bravo

    Two chefs are fighting for a second chance to get back into the competition, but only one chef is calling the shots.

  • S05E09 Teppanyaki Time!

    • February 18, 2016
    • Bravo

    Two eliminated chefs have 10 minutes to prep their food and 10 minutes to put on an entertaining show at the Teppanyaki table.

  • S05E10 Breakfast, Baby!

    • February 25, 2016
    • Bravo

    Two eliminated chefs have just 15 minutes to wow Tom Colicchio with a standout breakfast dish.

  • S05E11 San Francisco Staple

    • March 3, 2016
    • Bravo

    Three eliminated chefs have 30 minutes to make any dish that features sourdough.

  • S05E12 Fishy Finale

    • March 3, 2016
    • Bravo

    Two eliminated chefs have just 12 minutes to cook up a delicious fish dish.

Season 6

  • S06E01 The Clock

    • December 9, 2016
    • Bravo

  • S06E02 Celery Me On Your Dish

    • December 15, 2016
    • Bravo

    The eliminated chefs battle to make the winning dish using the pantry's least thrilling ingredient for a chance to keep cooking in Last Chance Kitchen.

  • S06E03 Holiday Leftovers

    • December 22, 2016
    • Bravo

  • S06E04 With a Little Luck

    • December 29, 2016
    • Bravo

    Two eliminated chefs battle to make the best dish featuring 7 lucky ingredients. For one chef, luck has run out and their Top Chef journey will come to an end.

  • S06E05 Duck!

    • January 5, 2017
    • Bravo

    Final elimination is at stake as chefs prepare Tom's favorite protein. Only one chef will keep cooking in Last Chance Kitchen.

  • S06E06 Raw Deal

    • January 12, 2017
    • Bravo

    Subpar carpaccio sent this week's eliminated chef into Last Chance Kitchen. Will holding their meat to the fire earn them redemption -- or are they out of the competition for good?

  • S06E07 Treasured Ingredients

    • January 12, 2017
    • Bravo

    The Eliminated Chefs must create a winning dish using ingredients from the pirate challenge. Only one chef will keep cooking, the other will walk the plank out of the competition for good.

  • S06E08 Just Five

    • January 19, 2017
    • Bravo

    To stay in the competition, the eliminated chefs must create the best dish using only 5 ingredients!

  • S06E09 No Second Guesses

    • January 26, 2017
    • Bravo

    The Eliminated Chefs have only seconds to plan the dish that will keep them cooking or put them out of the competition for good!

  • S06E10 Snack Attack

    • February 2, 2017
    • Bravo

    Tonight, 3 chefs compete but only the 2 chefs with the most original snack concepts will move on.

  • S06E11 3-Way, 2 Ways

    • February 9, 2017
    • Bravo

    Three LCK finalists must utilize two different cooking techniques to prove they deserve a spot in the Last Chance Kitchen finale.

  • S06E12 Who Wants to Go to Mexico?

    • February 9, 2017
    • Bravo

    Two chefs face off for the last spot in the finals in Mexico, and a second chance at the title of Top Chef!

Season 7

  • S07E01 Catch me up... Quick!

    • December 7, 2017
    • Bravo

    Season 7 of Last Chance Kitchen kicks off with a twist! Four Top Chef vets compete in Last Chance Kitchen for a chance to enter Top Chef season 15.

  • S07E02 All of a Spudden

    • December 7, 2017
    • Bravo

    Can a newly eliminated cheftestant knock out a vet in this episode of Last Chance Kitchen? It all comes down to potatoes...watch now!

  • S07E03 Miss Muffet's Favorite

    • December 14, 2017
    • Bravo

    Can these chefs rise to the challenge and cook up a winning dish or will the ingredients scare them away?

  • S07E04 Two Wrongs

    • December 21, 2017
    • Bravo

    After an unexpected Quickfire elimination round, two eliminated chefs enter Last Chance Kitchen. Do they have what it takes to knock out the other competitors?

  • S07E05 All in Your Head

    • December 28, 2017
    • Bravo

    Can these chefs makes a dish with animals heads that is delicious enough to keep them in the competition or will they get in their own head?

  • S07E06 Cook with Your Guts

    • December 28, 2017
    • Bravo

    Do these chefs have the guts to cook up a delicious dish that will send them immediately back into the competition or will the cave under the pressure?

  • S07E07 Make Like a Tree and Leaf

    • January 11, 2018
    • Bravo

    Two newly eliminated chefs are challenged with cooking up an innovative dish that highlights the flavors of unconventional parts of the tree.

  • S07E08 Speed Round

    • January 18, 2018
    • Bravo

    Two eliminated chefs are challenged with making any dish their heart desires, but there's one catch...they have to make it in 10 minutes!

  • S07E09 Last Last Chance

    • January 25, 2018
    • Bravo

    These chefs are on their last legs and so is the food they're cooking with...who will rescue this produce that's going bad?

  • S07E10 Ultimate Top Chef Taco Bar

    • February 1, 2018
    • Bravo

  • S07E11 Goldilocks and the Three Bears

    • February 8, 2018
    • Bravo

    Three eliminated cheftestants are challenged with making a delicious porridge. Can these three bears rise to the challenge?

  • S07E12 Finale

    • February 8, 2018
    • Bravo

    Which eliminated chef will take the Last Chance Kitchen title and enter back into the Top Chef competition?

Season 8

  • S08E01 Three Vets and a Newbie

    • December 6, 2018
    • Bravo

    Inspired by a challenge in episode 1601 of Top Chef, four chefs face off to see who can make the best biscuits and gravy.

  • S08E02 When Life Gives You Lemon

    • December 13, 2018
    • Bravo

    Based on a dish that sent a Cheftestant home from Top Chef episode 1602, four chefs battle it out with the use of one lemon.

  • S08E03 Have Yourself a Merry Little Breakfast

    • December 20, 2018
    • Bravo

    Top Chef 1603's newly eliminated chef faces off with three other Cheftestants in the ultimate breakfast battle.

  • S08E04 Seafood Mis-En-Place Race

    • December 27, 2018
    • Bravo

    Even though a chef didn't get eliminated from Top Chef 1604, it's still time to trim the fat! Which two chefs will move on?

  • S08E05 Restaurant Wars Comes to LCK

    • January 3, 2019
    • Bravo

    Two chefs from Top Chef 1605 enter LCK for a "mini restaurant wars challenge"!

  • S08E06 One More Win and You're In

    • January 3, 2019
    • Bravo

    Coming out of Top Chef 1605, two remaining chefs continue to fight it out and receive the biggest LCK surprise yet!

  • S08E07 The Twist

    • January 10, 2019
    • Bravo

  • S08E08 Slime Time

    • January 17, 2019
    • Bravo

    Coming out of Top Chef 1607, two chefs try to make a slimy dish delicious enough for Tom to enjoy.

  • S08E09 Get Cracklin'

    • January 24, 2019
    • Bravo

    Inspired by a challenge from Top Chef 1608, two chefs take on the biggest pork challenge yet.

  • S08E10 UFOs (Unidentified Food Objects)

    • January 31, 2019
    • Bravo

    After Top Chef 1609, two chefs face-off in the ultimate mystery cook-off.

  • S08E11 Shot Clock Shock

    • February 7, 2019
    • Bravo

    Inspired by Top Chef 1610, chefs try to beat the shot clock.

  • S08E12 The Final Knockout

    • February 14, 2019
    • Bravo

    It's the Last Chance Kitchen finale! The winner will head into Top Chef 1612.

Season 9 - All Stars L.A.

  • S09E01 The Road to Redemption

    • March 26, 2020
    • Bravo

    It's "an Italian throwdown bro-down" as the first two eliminated chefs face off in a seafood showdown.

  • S09E02 A Game of Chicken

    • April 2, 2020
    • Bravo
  • S09E03 Fry or Die

    • April 9, 2020
    • Bravo

    Two eliminated all stars fight to serve up the winning dish using only the deep fryer. Only one will earn the chance to cook again.

  • S09E04 Wait...Tom's Cooking?

    • April 16, 2020
    • Bravo

    To keep their Top Chef dreams alive, this week's competitors need to keep up with the head judge himself!

  • S09E05 Two Friends Enter...

    • April 23, 2020
    • Bravo

    A pair of BFFs enter Last Chance Kitchen for one more shot a redemption...who will cook the ultimate sweet and sour dish?

  • S09E06 Kick Down the Doors and Say, "I'm Back"

    • April 23, 2020
    • Bravo

    Which eliminated chef will create the best "family style" meal, giving them the chance to re-enter Top Chef!

  • S09E07 Colicchio Wants Italian

    • April 30, 2020
    • Bravo

    An eliminated chef wows Tom Colicchio with their roasting fish technique...find out which chef wins the chance to enter back into the competition.

  • S09E08 Battle Down Memory Lane

    • May 7, 2020
    • Bravo

    Two eliminated chefs bring their childhood memories into the battle for another chance at the title of Top Chef. Who will survive to fight again, who will wish they had amnesia?

  • S09E09 Eggs 3 Ways Race

    • May 14, 2020
    • Bravo

    Will a chef that cooks eggs for a living whisk up a win? Or will the reigning champ remain undefeated? It's time for an egg-splosive Last Chance Kitchen!

  • S09E10 Tea up for the Finals

    • May 21, 2020
    • Bravo

    Two chefs, no strangers to Last Chance Kitchen, face off in part one of the two part LCK finale!

  • S09E11 No Small Feat for the Uneliminated

    • May 21, 2020
    • Bravo

    In the final Last Chance Kitchen challenge of the season, one chef faces off against three uneliminated chefs for a chance to get back into the Top Chef competition.

Season 10

  • S10E01 It Takes a Thick Skin

    • April 8, 2021

    Two newly eliminated chefs face off to find out who has what it takes to tough it out in Last Chance Kitchen and impress Tom Colicchio for another shot at redemption.

  • S10E02 One Pot Punch

    • April 15, 2021

    Top Chef alums, Kwame Onwuachi and Gregory Gourdet join Tom Colicchio in Last Chance Kitchen to decide which eliminated chef can rise to the challenge and cook one unforgettable dish using just one pot.

  • S10E03 Raw Redemption

    • April 22, 2021

    After a chef makes the grave error of serving raw chicken in Top Chef, they're getting a chance at redemption by being asked to serve another raw protein, but this time it's on purpose! Tom Colicchio decides which raw dish packs the perfect punch.

  • S10E04 Last Chance Chicken

    • April 29, 2021

    A newly eliminated chef finds themselves in Last Chance Kitchen after serving a rubber chicken, can this chef redeem themselves or will they have to get "the cluck out of the kitchen"?!

  • S10E05 Who Will Return to Top Chef? - Part 1

    • May 6, 2021

    Part 1: Two eliminated chefs go head to head and use inspiration from their childhood to recreate the first dish they ever cooked. Who will win and re-enter the Top Chef competition?

  • S10E06 Five Way Fight For Your Life - Part 2

    • May 6, 2021

    Part 2: Five chefs get one last chance in Last Chance Kitchen. Who will win and get another shot at redemption?

  • S10E07 Bloody Good Dish

    • May 13, 2021

  • S10E08 Three Perfect Bites

    • May 20, 2021

    Two eliminated chefs attempt to wow Tom Colicchio with their three-course progressive menu, but there's a catch...

  • S10E09 Start Your Engines

    • May 27, 2021

    It's a race against time and Tom Colicchio as two eliminated chefs must speed around the kitchen and cook perfect dishes with no time to think.

  • S10E10 Bento Battle

    • June 3, 2021

    Eliminated chefs try to create a Japanese-inspired dish delicious enough to take them to part 2 of the finale.

  • S10E11 Last Chance Kitchen Finale

    • June 3, 2021

    The champ must face off against the remaining five contestants for a chance to reenter the "Top Chef" competition.

Season 11

  • S11E01 Two Cloche for Comfort

    • March 10, 2022
    • Bravo

    Last Chance Kitchen officially kicks off as Tom Colicchio challenges the first two eliminated chefs with cooking a dish highlighting some of the toughest ingredients found locally in Houston.

  • S11E02 PotatOH No You Don't!

    • March 17, 2022
    • Bravo

    After getting grilled for their potato preparation on Top Chef, a newly eliminated cheftestant gets another shot at making a spud-tacular dish in Last Chance Kitchen. However, they can only use ingredients and equipment their competitor isn't using.

  • S11E03 Double Jeopardy

    • March 24, 2022
    • Bravo

    It's double trouble in Last Chance Kitchen when the eliminated chefs are tasked with creating not one but TWO dishes with only 30 minutes on the clock.

  • S11E04 Panic in the Pantry

    • March 31, 2022
    • Bravo

    One of these three chefs will return to the competition. To earn that shot, they can cook anything they want — but there's a catch.

  • S11E05 Station Swap

    • March 31, 2022
    • Bravo

    The challenge kicks off with a twist that no one saw coming. In the end, one contestant returns to the competition for another shot at the title of Top Chef.

  • S11E06 Oh Broth-er!

    • April 7, 2022
    • Bravo

    Tom Colicchio tasks the eliminated cheftestants with a challenge that really takes stock of their skills.

  • S11E07 The Right Stuffed

    • April 14, 2022
    • Bravo

    This challenge may sound simple, but it's actually full of complexity. Who will have just the stuff to get one step closer to re-entering the competition?

  • S11E08 Ghost Kitchen

    • April 21, 2022
    • Bravo

    Last Chance Kitchen puts a new spin on Restaurant Wars with a challenge that one of the eliminated contestants says might be even harder than what the chefs faced in Season 19.

  • S11E09 Blind Taste Test

    • April 28, 2022
    • Bravo

    Top Chef's famous blind taste test comes to Last Chance Kitchen, where one contestant baffles Tom Colicchio with their approach to the challenge.

  • S11E10 Last Chance Kitchen Finale (1)

    • May 5, 2022
    • Bravo

    One of these two chefs will earn a second chance at the title of Top Chef. But to do that, they must first tackle a shocking twist.

  • S11E11 Last Chance Kitchen Finale (2)

    • May 5, 2022
    • Bravo

    The winner is revealed in a finale unlike any other in Last Chance Kitchen history.

Season 12

  • S12E01 When Titans Fall

    • March 16, 2023

    Two eliminated chefs revisit their most memorable dishes as they attempt to earn their way back into the Top Chef World All-Stars competition.

  • S12E02 Welsh Toast Twist

    • March 23, 2023

    Three eliminated chefs try their hand at Welsh Rarebit, a traditional pub toast with a flavorful cheesy beer sauce. Who will avoid elimination?

  • S12E03 Get Jumping!

    • March 30, 2023

    Three eliminated chefs are given just 30 minutes to make their best dish using a very unique protein - rabbit! Who will earn a chance to hop back into the competition?

  • S12E04 Cohesive Chaos

    • April 6, 2023

    Three eliminated Top Chef World All Star contestants vie for a chance to cook in the Last Chance Kitchen finale. Will a fateful decision to cook squab send one of these chefs home?

  • S12E05 Earl of Sandwich

    • April 13, 2023

    Two Top Chef World All Star contestants put their twist on the modern sandwich as they battle it out on Last Chance Kitchen. Who will avoid elimination?

  • S12E06 Omelet You Win

    • April 20, 2023

    Two eliminated Top Chef: World All-Stars go toe-to-toe to see who can make the perfect French omelet. The winner will earn another chance to stay in the competition.

  • S12E07 You Say Tomato

    • April 27, 2023

    Two Top Chef World All-Stars battle it out on Last Chance Kitchen as they attempt to cook a tomato three different ways in an effort to avoid elimination.

  • S12E08 Who Ya Rooting For?

    • May 4, 2023

    Two eliminated Top Chef World All-Stars cook a dish using root vegetables as part of their Last Chance Kitchen challenge. Will one chef's salty decision come back to haunt them?

  • S12E09 Salty, Sweet & Bitter Oh My!

    • May 11, 2023

    In this Last Chance Kitchen challenge, two eliminated Chefs are asked to prepare a meal using three of the six Ayurveda "tastes."

  • S12E10 What a Grind!

    • May 18, 2023

    Three Last Chance Kitchen semifinalists face off in a meat pie challenge.

  • S12E11 Finale

    • May 18, 2023

    We're down to our final two Top Chef World All Stars on Last Chance Kitchen. Who will be able to cook three dishes good enough to impress the judges and earn their way back into the competition?

Season 13

  • S13E01 The 16th Chef

    • March 27, 2024
    • Food Network

    An eliminated chef and a surprise cheftestant prepare a meal that turns high-end ingredients to simple comfort food.

  • S13E02 The Big Stink

    • April 3, 2024
    • Food Network

    On Last Chance Kitchen... the eliminated chefs have 30 minutes to turn stinky Limburger cheese into a meal tasty enough to earn them a spot on Top Chef.

  • S13E03 Plates Aplenty

    • April 10, 2024
    • Food Network

    On Last Chance Kitchen... The eliminated chefs take inspiration from a few fancy plates as they prep a meal they hope is good enough to earn them a spot in the Top Chef competition.

  • S13E04 Mid-Season Finale Part 1

    • April 17, 2024
    • Food Network

    Chefs create ultimate "breakfast club" sandwich, with the winner earning a spot back into the Top Chef competition.

  • S13E05 Mid-Season Finale Part 2

    • April 17, 2024
    • Food Network

    Three chefs must make a meal to impress judge Tom Colicchio and earn a spot back into the Top Chef competition.

  • S13E06 Episode 6

    • May 1, 2024
    • Food Network

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