Top Chef

Each judge puts the 21 new cheftestants through their own real-world challenge.

A surprising twist challenges the 15 remaining chefs.

Tom and Emeril lead teams in a Thanksgiving battle for the Elimination Challenge.

Butchery in the Quickfire; the chefs recreate a 1950's menu for the Elimination Challenge.

Early morning Quickfire at Pike Place Market; rare ingredients in the Elimination Challenge.

The cheftestants make dishes based on their family lineage; catering a homecoming party.

An entire pantry wrapped in aluminum foil in the Quickfire; head-to-head battles.

The cheftestants harvest oysters and serve them to Emeril Lagasse.

The cheftestants' knife skills are tested; memorable moments in the Elimination Challenge.

The cheftestants must impress Wolfgang Puck; the chefs cook for 200 people.

The teams are men vs. women as the chefs try to impress restaurateur Danny Meyer.

The cheftestants make sushi for Katsuya; fried chicken in the Elimination Challenge.

The contestants set sail for Alaska; elevating iceberg lettuce for the Quickfire; surf and turf.

King crab in the Quickfire; salmon and sourdough in the Elimination Challenge.

An adventurous Quickfire; an emotional meal for the Elimination Challenge.

The chefs return to Los Angeles; the final three contestants are given free reign.

Each finalist will cook the best 5 dishes in their culinary arsenal.