Top Chef

2005
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Season 11 episodes (35)

1 Soiree in the Swamp
10/2/13
Top Chef is back for season eleven...nineteen chefs will duke it out in New Orleans for the coveted title of "Top Chef." Their first challenge sends them to the Louisiana swamp where they must cook with one of three local delicacies: alligator, frog or turtle. The competition is hot and humid, as the judges work to send the first Chef home.
2 Rebuilding New Orleans
10/9/13
Gumbo is a dish that gets better over time. For their first Quickfire challenge, the chef'testants work overnight to perfect dishes for legendary Chef, Leah Chase. And for the elimination challenge, the chef'testants are tasked with creating and operating food trucks to feed Habitat for Humanity volunteers helping to rebuild New Orleans after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.
3 Commander's Palace
10/16/13
An elimination Quickfire challenge keeps the chef'testants on their toes this week as they make dishes with items on Dana Cowin's worst "Food Trends" list. For the Elimination challenge, the chef'testants are asked to replicate legacy dishes from the iconic Commander's Palace menu. Joining the judges are Commander's Palace current Chef and alumni: Emeril Lagasse, Paul Prodhomme, and Tory McPhail.
4 Captain Vietnam
10/23/13
The Vietnamese culture has a strong presence in New Orleans. Judge Emeril Lagasse and guest judge Eddie Huang give the chef'testants a crash course in these customs and task them with creating a multi-course Vietnamese meal.
5 Lea Michele's Halloween Bash
10/30/13
This week, the chef'testants face challenges full of chills and thrills. After tackling a Quickfire challenge where all of the ingredients and tools are wrapped in aluminum foil, the chefs must cater a Halloween party for singer/actress Lea Michele. Not only does the food have to be vegetarian, but it has to be spook-tacular!
6 Campfires, Cream Cheese and Countryside
11/6/13
New Orleans super-chef John Besh introduces the chef'testants to one of his favorite farms where they are tasked with making a dish out of a prized local crop - the creole tomato. For the Elimination Challenge, the farm to table theory continues as the chef'testants try to impress the upper-tiered chefs in John Besh's restaurant empire.
7 Jazz Hands
11/13/13
In this week's Quickfire challenge, famed musician Kermit Ruffins provides the tunes for a foodie version of musical chairs. And in the Elimination Challenge, Kermit hosts a jazzy pot luck for his musician friends, and the chef'testants must bring the food. Will it be harmonious or will it all go flat?
8 Piggin' Out
11/20/13
After a Quickfire challenge where the chef'testants are tasked with making their own hot sauce for legendary musician Dr. John, the focus turns to the pig, the whole pig and nothing but the pig, as the chefs butcher and cook up a 300 pound hog.
9 Restaurant Wars
12/4/13
It's baaack - the beloved "Restaurant Wars" challenge. The chef'testants face this classic challenge head on - creating pop-up restaurants to impress the renowned judges panel, which includes chef and restaurateur David Chang.
10 Like Mama Made
12/11/13
In this week's Quickfire challenge - can you smell the coffee? For the Elimination challenge, the chefs must make dishes that remind them of home. Actor Anthony Mackie joins the judges and Leah Chase for the heartfelt meal.
11 Giving It The College Try
12/18/13
In this week's Quickfire, popular musician Questlove judges various types of poultry drumsticks. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs head to LSU's campus to serve incoming students.
12 Mississippi Mud Bugs
1/1/14
Chef John Besh returns to judge the chef'testants versions of the New Orleans classic, etouffe. Next, the chef'testants are tasked with honoring the local bounty from the gulf by preparing dishes made with two different types of seafood along the shore of the Mississippi River.
13 Oui Si a Challenge
1/8/14
Culinary legend Jacques Pepin tests the chefs technique in a Quickfire based on one of his favorite dishes. For their Elimination Challenge, the French and Spanish are battling it out in the kitchen as the chef'testants make meals to represent both cultures.
14 Po' Boy Smackdown
1/15/14
Food Truck pioneer Roy Choi stops by to judge this week's Quickfire - a Nola staple - po' boys. And for the Elimination Challenge, Actor/ Director Jon Favreau stops by and asks the chef'testants to dig deep to put their own culinary visions on a plate.
15 Leaving New Orleans
1/22/14
It's down to the final four chef'testants and the last challenges in New Orleans push them to their limits. In the Quickfire, Tom and Gail present their own tests as the chefs battle for a new car. And to get to the finals, the chefs must demonstrate how New Orleans has impacted their food, with hopes of impressing the judges along with Top Chef Masters winner Douglas Keane, Grant Achatz and Andrew Carmellini.
16 Maui Wowie
1/29/14
Aloha!! The final chefs head to Hawaii for the big finale. In Maui, the Final 3 learn which chef from Last Chance Kitchen will be rejoining the competition. Their Quickfire features a Hawaiian staple...Spam. The pressure is on to create the best dishes with Hawaiian canoe crops since the double elimination will send only 2 chefs through to the finale.
17 Finale
2/5/14
After a long journey competing in 30 challenges from New Orleans to Maui, the final two chefs must execute the best service of their lives while opening pop-up restaurants to win the title and the bragging rights to be "Top Chef."
101 Padma's Picks - Grand Dame Rivalry
9/23/13
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi judges a cooking competition between two chefs from traditional New Orleans restaurants, both vying for the last spot on Top Chef New Orleans.
102 Padma's Picks - New Chefs On The Block
9/23/13
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi judges a cooking competition between two chefs from contemporary New Orleans restaurants, both vying for the last spot on Top Chef New Orleans.
103 Padma's Picks - Dive Bar Food Fight
9/23/13
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi judges a cooking competition between two New Orleans chefs, both vying for the last spot on Top Chef New Orleans.
104 Padma's Picks - Fine Dining Bragging Rights
9/23/13
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi judges a cooking competition between two chefs from fine dining New Orleans restaurants, both vying for the last spot on Top Chef New Orleans.
105 Padma's Picks - Food Truck War
9/23/13
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi judges a cooking competition between two New Orleans food truck chefs, both vying for the lat spot on Top Chef New Orleans.
106 Padma's Picks - The Finale
9/23/13
Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi judges a cooking competition amongst five chefs, all vying for the lat spot on the cast of Top Chef New Orleans.
107 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep.1
10/24/13
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
108 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 2
10/31/13
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
109 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 3
11/7/13
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
110 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 4
11/14/13
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
111 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 5
11/21/13
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
112 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 6
12/5/13
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
113 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 7
12/12/13
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
114 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 8
12/19/13
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
115 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 9
1/2/14
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
116 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 10
1/9/14
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
117 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 11
1/16/14
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.
118 Last Chance Kitchen, Ep 12
1/23/14
Season-only
This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Eliminated che''testants face-off to complete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

About this show

"Top Chef," is a hit reality competition series that celebrates the culinary arts with a fascinating window into the competitive, pressurized environment of world-class cookery and the restaurant business at the highest level. This one-hour series features fifteen aspiring chefs who will put their culinary skills to the test for the chance to earn the prestigious title of "Top Chef." The competing chefs will live and breathe the high-pressure lifestyle that comes with being a master chef, and each week the judges will tell one to "pack up their knives." In the end, only one chef will make it through the spectacular finale episode to take the title of "Top Chef." The winning chef will receive $100,000 in seed money to help encourage their culinary career, be featured in Food & Wine magazine, and most importantly, earn the prestigious title of "Top Chef."

Ratings and reviews

4.4
917 reviews
Ryan Eichberger
January 27, 2019
Bravo is the issue here, not Google. Episode releases are inconsistent and unreliable; thumbnails for Last Chance Kitchen spoil who got voted off before the actual episode ever drops. People have been complaining about this for years, and nothing has been done, and that's pretty inexcusable. Similar issues occur on Amazon, meaning that this isn't a Google issue but a Bravo one (Amazon indicated exactly this to me, for what it's worth). Direct irritated messages to them.
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Debreta Martin
December 20, 2015
For all the purchasers of the current season 13 I suggest that you call Google Play and get a refund which is what I did. For the last 2 weeks they have been posting the after show "Last Chance Kitchen" with a thumbnail showing the eliminated contestant before posting the original episode. Huge spoiler!!! Also it takes way too long to post their episodes. The current episode from Dec 17 is still not posted as of Dec 20. Amazon, Vudu, and M-GO all have the current episodes with Vudu having the after show.
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Anne Marie Gauvin
April 5, 2015
Enjoyed watching all the MA locations a lot of us see frequently and take for granted.(ie. Plymouth Plantation). My favorite was the harvesting of the cranberries at an Ocean Spray bog. I have walked one myself in Rochester, MA; just trying one even ripened you'll know why they need lots of sweetener to make them edible, try it!
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