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Episode Title: | Seven |
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Original Air Date: | January 3rd 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 02x09 -- Season: 2, Episode: 9 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Tonight's theme focuses on the chefs' creativity in using food as an expression of art. They first must create a dish using one color randomly drawn – a hard task for the color-blind chef – and then the contestants are "given" their inspiration for the theme to a star-studded dinner.
Guest Judge: Ted Allen – QuickFire & Elimination
Guest Judge: Roberto Ivan – Elimination Challenge
QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using One Color.
Elimination Challenge: Create a Seven Course Dinner Inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins.
Round Nine. |
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Episode Title: | Unhappy Customers |
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Original Air Date: | January 10th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 02x10 -- Season: 2, Episode: 10 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | This round's theme deals with vision and execution, challenging the chefs to create original concepts that can also be achieved. First the chefs must create a snack food using one of three Kraft condiments, and then it is on to this season's version of "Restaurant Wars".
Guest Judge: Mike Yakura
Kraft QuickFire Challenge: Create a Gourmet Snack Dish.
Elimination Challenge: Create a Restaurant Concept & Menu, and Execute It with Your Team.
Round Ten. |
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Episode Title: | Sense and Sensuality |
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Original Air Date: | January 17th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 02x11 -- Season: 2, Episode: 11 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The sensuality of food is the focus of this round's challenges. The five remaining chefs are asked to determine what they want the diner to experience and then to create a dish that carries this off. First up is everything chocolate, then the chefs must prepare a meal for couples who are all celebrating anniversaries.
Guest Judge: Eric Ripert
Nestlé Chocolatier QuickFire Challenge: Create a Sweet or Savory Dish using Nestlé Chocolatier.
Elimination Challenge: Create a Romantic Dinner with Paired Wines.
Round Eleven. |
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Episode Title: | Finale (1) |
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Original Air Date: | January 24th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 02x12 -- Season: 2, Episode: 12 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Location, location, location! The remaining chefs travel to Hawaii for this round, and must use food native to the island for a luau that ends with naming the final contestants.
Guest Judge: Alan Wong
QuickFire Challenge: There is none in this round.
Elimination Challenge: Prepare a Birthday Luau, Reformulating Traditional Luau Fare into each Chef's Own Style.
Round Twelve. |
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Episode Title: | Finale (2) |
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Original Air Date: | January 31st 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 02x13 -- Season: 2, Episode: 13 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The final two contestants battle for the title of "Top Chef."
Guest Judge: Hubert Keller
Final Challenge: Cook the Best Five Course Meal Each Chef has Ever Prepared in his Life.
Round Thirteen, |
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Episode Title: | 4 Star All Stars |
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Original Air Date: | June 6th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 0Sx01 -- Series Special |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Eight chefs return from the previous seasons to compete against each other for $20,000 for their team's selected charity, and Season Three's contestants are introduced.
QuickFire Challenge: Cook Perfect Eggs with One Hand behind Your Back.
Elimination Challenge: Create a Four Course Meal Using Scallops, Lobster, Duck & Kobe Beef. |
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Episode Title: | First Impressions |
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Original Air Date: | June 13th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x02 -- Season: 3, Episode: 2 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Getting to know each other is the theme for this first round. The new crop of fifteen chefs arrives in Miami, and then they are given two challenges – one with leftovers – to introduce themselves and their cooking to their fellow contestants and the judges.
Guest Judge: Anthony Bourdain.
QuickFire Challenge: Create an Amuse-Bouche in 10 Minutes.
Elimination Challenge: Create a Surf & Turf Dish Using Exotic Ingredients.
Round One. |
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Episode Title: | Sunny Delights |
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Original Air Date: | June 20th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x03 -- Season: 3, Episode: 3 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Tonight's theme is sunshine, and first the contestants must use a product of that sunshine, citrus. Then they are asked to demonstrate their catering skills at an event which requires sunshine, a gourmet BBQ party.
Guest Chef: Norman Van Aken
QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using Florida Citrus
Kingsford Elimination Challenge: Create an Upscale BBQ Dish
Round Two |
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Episode Title: | Family Favorites |
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Original Air Date: | June 27th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x04 -- Season: 3, Episode: 4 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | This week the remaining chefs must first catch fresh seafood, and then put a fresh twist on American dinner staples for members of the Miami Elks Club.
Guest Judge: Alfred Portale
QuickFire Challenge: Catch & Cook Shellfish
Elimination Challenge: Update Classic Dishes into Modern Lower Cholesterol Meals
Round Three |
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Episode Title: | Cooking by Numbers |
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Original Air Date: | July 11th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x05 -- Season: 3, Episode: 5 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The contestants mix it up with Bombay Sapphire mixologist Jamie Walker, and then ply their trade at a gastronomic society. Barton G. Weiss of Miami's Barton G. the Restaurant serves as guest judge. |
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Episode Title: | Latin Lunch |
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Original Air Date: | July 18th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x06 -- Season: 3, Episode: 6 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Timing is the theme for this round as the 11 remaining chefs are asked to be creative with a time-saving pastry and then serve lunch to clients on a tight schedule.
Guest Judge: Maria Frumkin
QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using a Frozen Pie Crust.
Elimination Challenge: Cater a Latin Lunch for the Cast & Crew of Telemundo's Dame Chocolate.
Round Five |
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Episode Title: | Watch What Happens |
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Original Air Date: | July 25th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 0Sx07 -- Series Special |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | In a special episode, Bravo's Andy Cohen sits down with past and current contestants to explore their experiences in the competition. |
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Episode Title: | Freezer Burn |
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Original Air Date: | August 1st 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x08 -- Season: 3, Episode: 8 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The chef's taste buds are put to the test, and then they must "cook" for a frozen challenge. Rocco DiSpirito acts as guest judge. |
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Episode Title: | Guilty Pleasures |
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Original Air Date: | August 8th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x09 -- Season: 3, Episode: 9 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | This round's theme is guilty pleasures. First the chefs must work with Summer's guilty institution, ice cream, and then they move on to Miami's night life, but there's a surprise in store for them.
Guest Judge: Govind Armstrong
QuickFire Challenge: Coldstone Creamery Mix-in Challenge (Create Original Mix-ins for Their Sweet Cream Flavor).
Elimination Challenge: Create Late Night Bar food in a Mobile Kitchen.
Round Seven |
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Episode Title: | Restaurant Wars |
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Original Air Date: | August 15th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x10 -- Season: 3, Episode: 10 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The chefs are told that they must create the perfect burger. Then, they must create a new restaurant concept, including a great menu. Chef Daniel Boulud is the guest judge. |
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Episode Title: | Second Helping |
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Original Air Date: | August 22nd 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x11 -- Season: 3, Episode: 11 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Chef Geoffrey Zakarian guest judges a relay race challenge. The chefs get another try at "Restaurant Wars," continued from last episode. |
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Episode Title: | Chef Overboard |
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Original Air Date: | September 5th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x12 -- Season: 3, Episode: 12 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Chef Michael Schwartz helps to judge challenges that involve a cruise ship buffet and creativity in a grocery store. |
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Episode Title: | Snacks on a Plane |
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Original Air Date: | September 12th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x13 -- Season: 3, Episode: 13 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Jimmy Canora guests on an episode that takes to the skies when the chefs take on the dreaded plane cuisine. |
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Episode Title: | Manhattan Project |
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Original Air Date: | September 19th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x14 -- Season: 3, Episode: 14 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Sirio Maccione guest judges a QuickFire where the chefs must recreate one of his dishes, then they must impress four more chefs, including Andre Soltner, in elimination. |
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Episode Title: | Finale (1) |
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Original Air Date: | September 26th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x15 -- Season: 3, Episode: 15 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The remaining chefs make the move to Aspen, Colorado for the semifinal and the decision of who the final two will be. |
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Episode Title: | Finale (2) |
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Original Air Date: | October 3rd 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 03x16 -- Season: 3, Episode: 16 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The Top Chef is chosen. |
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Episode Title: | Reunion |
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Original Air Date: | October 10th 2007 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 0Sx17 -- Series Special |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The cast and contestants get together to reminisce about the season and answer questions. |
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Episode Title: | Top Chef Holiday Special |
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Original Air Date: | December 6th 2007 (Thursday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 0Sx18 -- Series Special |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Bravo celebrates the holidays with a competition featuring familiar faces, and some we haven't seen for awhile. At stake, a $20,000 grand prize and the title of "Top Chef" for the holidays. |
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Episode Title: | Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better |
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Original Air Date: | March 12th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x01 -- Season: 4, Episode: 1 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | A classic theme runs through tonight's round that begins with introductions to the 16 new contestants, a QuickFire that takes on a Chicago signature dish, and an Elimination that's nothing but tradition.
Guest Judge: Rocco DiSpirito
Guest Judge: Anthony Bourdain, Elimination Challenge
QuickFire Challenge: Create a Signature Deep Dish Pizza
Elimination Challenge: Head-to-Head Classic Dish Cook-off
Round One |
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Episode Title: | Zoo Food |
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Original Air Date: | March 19th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x02 -- Season: 4, Episode: 2 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Cooking with limited ingredients is the challenge in this episode which features a QuickFire set at a farmers' market, and an Elimination round in a real zoo.
Guest Judge: Wylie Dufresne
QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using Only Five Ingredients.
Elimination Challenge: Cater a Cocktail Party for 200 at the Lincoln Park Zoo using Foods in Five Animals' Diets.
Round Two.
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Episode Title: | Block Party |
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Original Air Date: | March 26th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x03 -- Season: 4, Episode: 3 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The contestants mix it up with Rick Bayless tonight as they dress up street food, and then take to the streets themselves to cater a community event.
Guest Judge: Rick Bayless
QuickFire Challenge: Create an Upscale Taco.
Elimination Challenge: Mealstogether.com Block Party Challenge.
Round Three |
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Episode Title: | Film Food |
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Original Air Date: | April 2nd 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x04 -- Season: 4, Episode: 4 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The remaining chefs demonstrate their aptitude with knives, and then help Richard Roeper throw a film-themed dinner.
Guest Judge: Daniel Boulud.
QuickFire Challenge: Demonstrate Culinary Techniques.
Elimination Challenge: Create a Six Course Film Inspired Dinner.
Round Four. |
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Episode Title: | The Elements |
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Original Air Date: | April 9th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x05 -- Season: 4, Episode: 5 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The dreaded taste test is back to go along with the round's theme: good taste. Once the QuickFire is complete, the chefs apply their palates to executing a perfect dish as part of a charity event.
Guest Judge: Ming Tsai
QuickFire Challenge: Identify the Higher Quality Ingredients
Elimination Challenge: Create a First Course Inspired by One of Nature's Four Elements
Round Five |
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Episode Title: | Tailgating |
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Original Air Date: | April 16th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x06 -- Season: 4, Episode: 6 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Simple pleasures is the theme for tonight's round as the chefs must create a dish that complements beer, and then throw a tailgate extravaganza for fans of the local team.
Guest Judge: Paul Kahan – Elimination Challenge
Guest Judge: Koren Grieveson – QuickFire Challenge
QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish that Pairs Perfectly with Beer
Elimination Challenge: Cater a Tailgating Party for Chicago Bears Fans
Round Six |
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Episode Title: | Improv |
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Original Air Date: | April 23rd 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x07 -- Season: 4, Episode: 7 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Tonight's challenges juxtapose the organization and preparation required for pastries with the flair and innovation that improvisation can bring to a dish. First, a dessert for a premier pastry chef, and then an improvised menu when the contestants get to visit the historic Second City. But seat-of-pants will involve more than the menu as the chefs encounter a couple nasty surprises back in the kitchen.
Guest Judge: Johnny Iuzzini
Top Chef: The Cookbook Quickfire Challenge: Create a Delicious Dessert
Elimination Challenge: Prepare Five-course Meal Using Inspirations from the Second City
Round Seven |
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Episode Title: | Common Threads |
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Original Air Date: | April 30th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x08 -- Season: 4, Episode: 8 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Speed and economy are the themes for tonight's challenges. First the chefs are asked to make an entrée in a very short amount of time, and then they must create a family meal with an incredibly strict budget, as well as work with novice sous chefs.
Guest Judge: Art Smith
Uncle Ben's QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish in 15 Minutes
Elimination Challenge: Create a Healthy Meal for a Family of Four Using Only $10
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Episode Title: | Wedding Wars |
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Original Air Date: | May 7th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x09 -- Season: 4, Episode: 9 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Last season's relay race is back as the eight remaining chefs show off their speed and skills in set up, then they cater a wedding that takes sides.
Guest Judge: Gale Gand – Elimination Challenge
QuickFire Challenge: Mise en Place Relay Race
Elimination Challenge: Cater a Wedding
Round Nine |
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Episode Title: | Serve and Protect |
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Original Air Date: | May 14th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x10 -- Season: 4, Episode: 10 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Salad, one of the least respected dishes by chefs, takes center stage tonight as the contestants are challenged to reformulate it, then they continue with the healthy kick by trimming calories and all things bad from a classic entrée.
Guest Judge: Sam Talbot, Finalist from Top Chef Season Two.
QuickFire Challenge: Create a Modern "Sexy" Salad
Elimination Challenge: Create Gourmet and Healthy Boxed Lunches
Round Ten |
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Episode Title: | Restaurant Wars |
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Original Air Date: | May 21st 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x11 -- Season: 4, Episode: 11 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | It's all about service tonight as the chefs work the line during a breakfast rush at a diner, and then team up to create their own restaurants from scratch.
Guest Head Judge: Anthony Bourdain
Guest Judge: José Andrés – Elimination Challenge
Guest Judge: Heleen Thanas – QuickFire Challenge
QuickFire Challenge: Work a Short Order Egg Station
Elimination Challenge: Restaurant Wars
Round Eleven |
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Episode Title: | High Steaks |
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Original Air Date: | May 28th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x12 -- Season: 4, Episode: 12 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The remaining chefs' butchering skills are tested when they are challenged to cut and then cook the perfect steak. Guest Judge Rick Tramonto then trusts his new restaurant, Tramonto Steak and Seafood, to the Top Chefs for one evening.
Guest Judge: Rick Tramonto
QuickFire Challenge: Butcher and Cook a Perfect Steak
Elimination Challenge: Prepare an Appetizer and Entreé
Round Twelve |
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Episode Title: | Puerto Rico |
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Original Air Date: | June 4th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x13 -- Season: 4, Episode: 13 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | There are four chefs and only three spots for the final round, and the contestants know it as they travel to Puerto Rico for the next two challenges.
Guest Judge - Wilo Benet
QuickFire Challenge: Make Two Frituras featuring Plantains
Elimination Challenge: Use a Whole Pig to create Dishes for a Governor's Mansion Event
Round Thirteen |
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Episode Title: | Finale |
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Original Air Date: | June 11th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 04x14 -- Season: 4, Episode: 14 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The finalists cook "the most important meal of their lives" for the judges to determine which will be crowned Top Chef.
Guest Judges/Sous Chefs: April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Eric Ripert of Lebernardin Restaurant
Special Guest Judges: Alfredo Ayala and Tim Zagat
Final Challenge: Create a traditional four course tasting menu
Final round |
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Episode Title: | Watch What Happens Reunion |
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Original Air Date: | June 18th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 0Sx15 -- Series Special |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Season four cast and judges gather to reminisce and learn the winner of the fan favorite contest. |
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Episode Title: | Melting Pot |
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Original Air Date: | November 12th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x01 -- Season: 5, Episode: 1 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | An introduction to the 17 new chefs and their skills, demonstrated with challenges that send them into the ethnic districts of New York City.
Guest Judge: Jean-Georges Vongerichten |
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Episode Title: | Show Your Craft |
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Original Air Date: | November 19th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x02 -- Season: 5, Episode: 2 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Tom Colicchio takes it home to his very first restaurant tonight as the chefs are asked to serve more than just judges – although the customers' opinions may make them long for the tried-and-true. |
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Episode Title: | Foo Fighters Thanksgiving |
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Original Air Date: | November 26th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x03 -- Season: 5, Episode: 3 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | This episode does not have a summary. |
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Episode Title: | Today Show |
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Original Air Date: | December 3rd 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x04 -- Season: 5, Episode: 4 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Rocco DiSpirito has hung up his dancing shoes just in time to help determine which of the chefs will win the really grand prize of a demonstration on the Today Show, but tonight speed may be the deciding factor in the challenges, and not everyone will measure up. |
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Episode Title: | Gail's Bridal Shower |
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Original Air Date: | December 10th 2008 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x05 -- Season: 5, Episode: 5 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The contestants cater Gail's event, but there's always a twist, and this time they must create their dishes around the traditional bridal rhyme, "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." |
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Episode Title: | 12 Days of Christmas |
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Original Air Date: | December 18th 2008 (Thursday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x06 -- Season: 5, Episode: 6 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The chefs cater a holiday cocktail party for Natasha Richardson, and Martha Stewart drops by for the QuickFire challenge. |
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Episode Title: | Focus Group |
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Original Air Date: | January 7th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x07 -- Season: 5, Episode: 7 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The remaining contestants face some brutal challenges this week. First up is a sweet QuickFire without a sweetener, then an Elimination that is a mystery for not only the chefs, but the judges as well. Toby Young joins the judging team, and Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli guest judges this round. |
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Episode Title: | Down On the Farm |
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Original Air Date: | January 14th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x08 -- Season: 5, Episode: 8 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The chefs must gather their own ingredients from a farm, and then serve dinner to the farmers. |
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Episode Title: | Restaurant Wars |
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Original Air Date: | January 21st 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x09 -- Season: 5, Episode: 9 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | This episode does not have a summary. |
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Episode Title: | Super Bowl Chef Showdown |
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Original Air Date: | January 28th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 0Sx10 -- Series Special |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Seven chefs from seasons one through four return in a cook-off that will rival any football game. |
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Episode Title: | Le Bernardin |
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Original Air Date: | February 4th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x11 -- Season: 5, Episode: 11 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Eric Ripert returns to Top Chef as the six remaining contestants deal with an electric challenge at his restaurant. |
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Episode Title: | The Last Supper |
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Original Air Date: | February 11th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x12 -- Season: 5, Episode: 12 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The contestants make a final bid for the four finale spots, showing off their skills and their best dishes. |
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Episode Title: | Finale Part 1 |
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Original Air Date: | February 18th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x13 -- Season: 5, Episode: 13 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Top Chef moves to New Orleans, and tonight the chefs cook for restaurateur Emeril Lagasse for a chance to be in the final challenge, but an unexpected twist will winnow the herd a little more than is expected. |
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Episode Title: | Finale Part 2 |
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Original Air Date: | February 25th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x14 -- Season: 5, Episode: 14 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The final contestants perform their final challenge, cooking the best meal they've ever made. |
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Episode Title: | Watch What Happens Reunion |
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Original Air Date: | March 4th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | NA (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 05x15 -- Season: 5, Episode: 15 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | Andy Cohen returns to host the season five reunion. |
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Episode Title: | Thunderbirds |
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Original Air Date: | September 2nd 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x03 -- Season: 6, Episode: 3 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The remaining contestants try to serve the 300 pilots and crew from the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron based at Nellis AFB with the same Pride, Precision and Professionalism on deck that the Thunderbirds show in the air. Guest judege: Mark Peel. |
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Episode Title: | Vivre Las Vegas |
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Original Air Date: | September 9th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x04 -- Season: 6, Episode: 4 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The contestants must tap into their traditional cooking skills when they're asked to show their mastery of French cuisine, and as if that's not stress enough tonight's judges are some of the biggest names in the industry: Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Joel Robuchon and Jean Joho. |
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Episode Title: | Camping |
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Original Air Date: | September 16th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x05 -- Season: 6, Episode: 5 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The remaining contestants must corral their wits and skills after a night spent under the stars when they're asked to perform chuckwagon duties for some local cowboys. Guest judge: Tim Love. |
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Episode Title: | Penn & Teller |
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Original Air Date: | September 23rd 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x06 -- Season: 6, Episode: 6 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The chefs must work their own magic when asked to deconstruct a vintage recipe and re-imagine its components into dishes with their own signatures for Penn & Teller. Guest judge: Michelle Bernstein. |
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Episode Title: | Dinner Party |
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Original Air Date: | October 7th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x07 -- Season: 6, Episode: 7 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The contestants cater a dinner for the chefs in the Macy's Culinary Council, but first they must make it through the QuickFire where Lady Luck again holds all the cards – or rather reels. Guest judge: Tyler Florence. |
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Episode Title: | Pigs and Pinot |
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Original Air Date: | October 14th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x08 -- Season: 6, Episode: 8 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The chefs create their version of Charlie Palmer's annual Pigs & Pinot event at his restaurant Aureole, hoping to perfectly pair their pork dishes with wine. |
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Episode Title: | Restaurant Wars |
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Original Air Date: | October 21st 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x09 -- Season: 6, Episode: 9 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The dreaded round returns, this time in an existing restaurant, and the chefs will have to watch their Ps and Qs, because the guest judge owns the restaurant. But first is a unique team High Risk QuickFire that uses blindfolds in a new way. Guest judge: Rick Moonen. |
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Episode Title: | Meat Natalie |
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Original Air Date: | October 28th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x10 -- Season: 6, Episode: 10 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | TV Guide's editors drop by to complicate tonight's QuickFire with their list of shows to use as inspiration for "TV Dinners." Then Natalie Portman is guest client tonight during the Elimination as the chefs fix her and her friends dinner at craftsteak, Tom Colicchio's Las Vegas restaurant. |
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Episode Title: | Strip Around the World |
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Original Air Date: | November 11th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x11 -- Season: 6, Episode: 11 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The day begins with a QuickFire that tasks the chefs to create a perfect breakfast in bed. Guest judge: Nigella Lawson. |
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Episode Title: | Season Finale Part 1 |
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Original Air Date: | December 2nd 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x14 -- Season: 6, Episode: 14 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The contestants move from the desert to Napa, California's wine country, for challenges that will winnow them down from four to three. This round focuses on the bounty of the region's farms, vineyards and livestock. First up is a scenic tour by train of the valley, but the chefs won't be able to enjoy it, and then they'll have to use nothing but local wares in two dishes that showcase their traditional and vegetarian skills. |
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Episode Title: | Season Finale Part 2 |
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Original Air Date: | December 9th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x15 -- Season: 6, Episode: 15 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The remaining three contestants vie for the title as they cook the best meal they've ever made. |
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Episode Title: | Reunion Special |
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Original Air Date: | December 16th 2009 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 06x16 -- Season: 6, Episode: 16 |
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Program Network: | Bravo - 60 minutes |
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Episode Summary: | The season six cast and talent gather to rehash the season, and just because he can Andy Cohen adds his banality as host. |
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Episode Title: | Reunion Special |
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Original Air Date: | April 6th 2011 (Wednesday) |
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Original Air Time: | 10:00 PM (ET) |
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Episode ID: | 0Sx17 -- Series Special |
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Program Network: | 60 min |
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Episode Summary: | The judges and chefs join host Andy Cohen to reflect on the season. |
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