Episodes List

Ep.1 Top 18 Compete

Air Date: 2014-09-10

Ramsay splits the 18 aspiring chefs into two teams and asks them to present their signature dishes; the winning team spends time with Ramsay and chef Wolfgang Puck, while the losers set up the living arrangements.

Ep.2 Top 17 Compete

Air Date: 2014-09-10

The team that wins the Geoduck sashimi challenge spends time on a luxury yacht with Ramsay, while the losers clean and prepare for dinner service.

Ep.3 16 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-09-17

Ramsay uses a unique recipe challenge to strengthen team communication; the teams work together to prepare a dinner service with special guests, including TV host Wendy Williams.

Ep.4 15 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-09-24

The teams have just 20 minutes to prepare breakfast for culinary school graduates and their guests; while the winning team goes to San Francisco to meet chef Dominique Chen, the losers grind meat by hand for dinner service.

Ep.5 14 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-10-01

The teams must identify proteins and match them to their dishes, with the winners getting a day at the beach with water polo players Genai Kerr, Shea Buckner and Tumua Anae; family night dinner service.

Ep.6 13 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-10-08

The teams must herd farm animals into their proper pens and decide which proteins and starches they will use next; the winning team goes on a wine tour, while the losers prepare stock bones; tempers flare during the dinner service.

Ep.7 12 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-10-15

The teams compete to create the best Italian opera-inspired dishes, with the winning team getting a shopping trip and a VIP dinner; the teams provide dinner service for guests, including members of the Italian Consulate.

Ep.8 11 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-11-05

The teams meet new members before heading into a team challenge in which each member must prepare a tasting menu for a Best in Show Competition with the American Kennel Club.

Ep.9 11 Chefs Again

Air Date: 2014-11-12

Each team member must prepare a tasting menu for a Best in Show competition with the American Kennel Club. A contestant leaves due to an injury and the cooks serve music legends, including Stewart Copeland and Steven Tyler.

Ep.10 9 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-11-19

Ep.11 8 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-11-26

The contestants face the blind taste test; Ramsay asks both teams to select a member for elimination.

Ep.12 7 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-12-03

The contestants must each create two servings of the same amuse-bouche; the teams struggle with communication during dinner service.

Ep.13 6 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-12-10

Having receiving their black jackets, the remaining chefs have to make a dish using Omaha steaks.

Ep.14 5 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-12-10

The finals five battle it out to try and secure a place in the next phase of the competition.

Ep.15 4 Chefs Compete

Air Date: 2014-12-17

The remaining chefs prepare a dinner service with a double elimination at the end of the show.

Ep.16 Winner Chosen

Air Date: 2014-12-17

The winner is chosen from the remaining two contestants.