24 in 24: Last Chef Standing

Co-hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi invite 24 of America's best chefs to an intense competition of 24 challenges in 24 nonstop hours. In the first shift, the chefs learn they'll be tested in unexpected ways and must impress judge Jet Tila to continue.

Michael Symon and Esther Choi give the remaining chefs three challenges that test their ability to think and cook fast, including a team relay race and a 15-minute fast-food dish. Expert judge Judy Joo sends two chefs home.

The 12 remaining chefs must craft a black-tie entree in 90 minutes using only five ingredients, and hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi throw in two surprise challenges along the way. The chefs must impress judge Eric Adjepong as triple elimination looms.

As Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge the nine remaining chefs with constant twists and turns, adaptability is the key to survival. The chefs deal with missing kitchen equipment while making their best noodle dish for judge Marcus Samuelsson.

Michael Symon and Esther Choi ask the eight remaining chefs to battle in teams of four, and the winning team gets some well-deserved rest. The losing team must make their best late-night eats for judges Brooke Williamson and Ayesha Nurdjaja.

Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge the remaining six weary chefs to earn as many points as possible in a shift that's all about risk-taking. Judge Marcel Vigneron decides their fate.

Michael Symon and Esther Choi give the remaining chefs a very limited time to execute two exacting dishes. Judge Andrew Zimmern decides which three chefs advance to the final shift, and the bottom two must battle each other.

Michael Symon and Esther Choi present the final five chefs with an epic obstacle course. Legendary judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Jet Tila, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten decide which two chefs will be clocking out.

Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge the final three chefs to elevate the humble weeknight family meal and cook a Michelin-worthy dish to earn the title of Last Chef Standing and win $100,000.