House of Knives

Six chefs create dishes using a signature ingredient in hopes of taking the throne as the first ruler of the game and avoiding banishment.

The chefs are challenged to create layered dishes in hopes of earning control of the game. One contender takes a sweet risk in order to stand out.

In the first battle, the chefs are tasked with creating cold dishes, and one contender nearly burns down the House of Knives.

The intensity is sky high as the chefs cook handheld dishes to survive a surprise twist of potential double elimination. One contender confidently makes a signature dish while another races against the clock and risks serving undercooked meat.

A new culinary powerhouse enters the House of Knives arena, and the chefs create noodle dishes in the contender battle. In a highly anticipated matchup between two of the strongest chefs, the battle for the throne is fought over mushrooms.

The chefs are ordered to create brunch dishes, and they wow the judges with their innovative, well-executed plates. The fierce battle for the throne is fought over clams, and the challenger makes a very risky ingredient choice.

The remaining chefs battle for the final chance to control the game, and the contenders face their most difficult challenge yet: surf and turf in only 45 minutes. The intense battle for the throne is fought over vegetables.

Scott Conant hosts as the final four chefs battle to compete in a head-to-head challenge for the throne. Judges Marcus Samuelsson and Judy Joo decide which visionary chef will receive the culinary crown and claim the $100,000 prize.