Seasons & episodes

S8 · E1History Never Repeats 2010-12-01 · 42 min＋

Bravo's Top Chef congregates a dream team of 18 past cheftestants who nearly won the title to return to see if they have what it takes. The 2010 Primetime Emmy Award-winning Top Chef returns to New York City for Season 8 with host Padma Lakshmi and head judge chef Tom Colicchio, alongside judges Gail Simmons and new this season, best-selling author and chef, Anthony Bourdain.

S8 · E2Night at the Museum 2010-12-08 · 42 min＋

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

S8 · E3New York's Finest 2010-12-15 · 42 min＋

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

S8 · E4Advantage Chef 2010-12-22 · 42 min＋

The chefs unexpectedly find themselves without even their knives when they are asked to make stuffing. Next up is catering an event at the U.S. Open.

S8 · E5Dim Sum Lose Sum 2011-01-05 · 42 min＋

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S8 · E6We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat 2011-01-12 · 42 min＋

Contestants are taken on a fishing expedition.

S8 · E7Restaurant Wars: One Night Only 2011-01-19 · 42 min＋

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

S8 · E8An Offer They Can't Refuse 2011-02-02 · 42 min＋

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

S8 · E9Feeding Fallon 2011-02-09 · 42 min＋

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S8 · E10Lock Down 2011-02-16 · 42 min＋

It’s a Sesame Street kind of day when the chefs find themselves cooking to please Muppet palates. Next they are tasked with making a dish at a Target store.

S8 · E11For the Gulf 2011-02-23 · 42 min＋

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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.

The chefs set sail for the Bahamas, and each participates in a culinary duel against the person who was crowned the winner during their first stint on the show. Later, they create meals for Bahamian royalty, but it's a royal pain with limited cooking equipment.

The contestants cater a yacht club's anniversary party, but only after they have gone conch fishing.

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The remaining two chefs have no time to digest what just happened as their final challenge is immediately announced. The 2 finalists choose their sous-chefs... blindfolded!

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S9 · E1Everything's Bigger in Texas 2011-11-02 · 42 min＋

29 chefs gather at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, to compete for 16 slots in the 9th season of Top Chef. Tonight they are divided into three groups and must master their challenge to move forward. Some will know their fate immediately and receive a chef coat or be sent home. Others will be on the "bubble" and must compete and be judged again before they know their fates. Yes, it's bigger in Texas, but it's also hotter and harder, too. Group 1 Qualifying Challenge: Prepare a Dish Using One Cut of a Pig Group 2 Qualifying Challenge: Prepare a Dish Using the Same Ingredient

S9 · E2The Heat Is On 2011-11-09 · 42 min＋

Night two of heats for the coveted contestant spots starts with 10 competitors, 10 ingredients, and only five chef coats left. Once again, those who excel in the challenge get a coat immediately, and those who bomb are sent home. The remaining hopefuls on the "bubble" participate in a cook-off for the last coats against last week's four still waiting for their second chance. Also, tonight the first chefs are awarded an opportunity to get back into the race when they are sent to the sister series Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen.

S9 · E3Quinceanera 2011-11-16 · 42 min＋

The chefs are asked to create a dish using rattlesnakes. Later they cater a girl's quinceañera celebration.

S9 · E4Red Hot Chili Cook Off 2011-11-23 · 42 min＋

The contestants provide food for the local rodeo and its audience.

S9 · E5Don't Be Tardy for the Dinner Party 2011-11-30 · 42 min＋

The chefs must create a dish using what they can find in a standard survival kit, then they have to shift gears and cater dinner to high society.

S9 · E6Higher Steaks 2011-12-07 · 42 min＋

The contestants prepare steak for some of Texas' most discerning palates, at least beef-wise, the attendees of the Cattle Baron's Ball.

S9 · E7Game On 2011-12-14 · 42 min＋

The contestants must cook for an all-star table of chefs whose avocation is hunting.