24 in 24: Last Chef Standing

Michael Symon and Esther Choi invite 24 of America's most talented chefs to compete in an intense competition of 24 challenges in 24 nonstop hours. In the first shift, the chefs must endure three challenges testing speed to impress judge Antonia Lofaso.

Michael Symon and Esther Choi begin the second shift with two chefs in a head-to-head elimination battle that tests simplicity. Then, the 12 remaining chefs are faced with a tricky taste test from judge Graham Elliot.

In a shift that tests resourcefulness, Michael Symon and Esther Choi ask the 11 remaining chefs to create a three-course meal worthy of a black-tie event in 60 minutes. Judge Jet Tila decides which chef will be clocking out.

Michael Symon and Esther Choi give the 10 remaining chefs 10 minutes to create a beautiful plate of food that will be judged not by taste but by appearance. Then, the competitors prepare famous artwork-inspired food for judge Fariyal Abdullahi.

In hour 13, Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge the nine remaining chefs to turn breakroom snacks into dessert. Then, the exhausted competitors must turn breakfast ingredients into a different meal entirely for judge Brooke Williamson.

Fatigue mounts in hour 16 as Michael Symon and Esther Choi ask the eight remaining chefs to work in teams to make a soup and sandwich while handling three culinary curveballs. Judges Carlos Anthony and Brian Malarkey decide who moves on to shift seven.

Michael Symon and Esther Choi present the first challenge, which features a three-way battle in spicy street food. Then, the tired and grumpy chefs must make a finale-worthy fish dish for judge Andrew Zimmern to earn a spot in the final shift.

In the final shift, Michael Symon and Esther Choi give the five remaining chefs a familiar challenge before asking them to create an elevated breakfast, lunch and dinner for judges Antonia Lofaso, Graham Elliot and Jet Tila.

After more than 20 nonstop hours, Michael Symon and Esther Choi ask the final chefs to create an elevated lunch and dinner. Judges Antonia Lofaso, Graham Elliot and Jet Tila decide who will win $75,000 and the title of Last Chef Standing.