S16 Episode 1

The Fastest 2 Minutes in Cooking

In Kentucky, 15 chefs are off for the the ride of their lives at Churchill Downs; the chefs must make a dish that will appeal to a crowd of 200 at a Kentucky Derby party; Churchill Downs' own chef David Danielson serves as guest judge.

55 mins · Thu, 6 Dec 2018

S16 Episode 2

Bourbon, Barrels and Burgoo

A pregnant Gail Simmons asks the chefs to feed her cravings; the chefs head to Makers Mark, the oldest United States distillery, to put their spin on a meal full of Kentucky classics, including burgoo, Benedictine, mutton, hoe cakes, and dumplings.

55 mins · Thu, 13 Dec 2018

S16 Episode 3

Naughty and Nice

Richard Blais and Brooke Williamson present a Quickfire challenge; chef Eric Ripert arrives to enjoy a traditional French Christmas dinner with the chefs; Padma tells the chefs they're missing the final part of the tradition of Le Revillon de Noel.

44 mins · Thu, 20 Dec 2018

S16 Episode 4

Surprise...It's Restaurant Wars

The Restaurant Wars challenge comes early but first the chefs duke it out in an amuse bouche-based Quickfire; with 12 chefs remaining, three restaurants battle for victory; Tom makes an announcement that leaves the chefs breathless.

44 mins · Thu, 27 Dec 2018

S16 Episode 5

Restaurant Wars Part 2

The drama of the Restaurant Wars challenge continues as Tom announces a double elimination; chefs Karen Akunowicz and Nina Compton join the restaurant crawl along with Nilou Motamed and guest judge Caroline Styne.

44 mins · Thu, 3 Jan 2019

S16 Episode 6

Roaring Munchies

The chefs walk into an epic battle of Last Chance Kitchen, and are drafted. Once Tom declares a winner, the chefs start making dishes based on Prohibition-era cocktails.

44 mins · Thu, 10 Jan 2019

S16 Episode 7

Carne!

Lena Waithe surprises the chefs with a challenge to make their best version of a trademark Kentucky dish; Nancy Silverton brings a special challenge with her.

44 mins · Thu, 17 Jan 2019

S16 Episode 8

Whatever Floats Your Boat

For an elimination challenge, the chefs are split into teams and tasked with throwing houseboat parties on Lake Cumberland; chef Emeril Lagasse joins Padma, Tom and Nilou, along with Below Deck captains Sandy and Lee, for some houseboat hysteria.

44 mins · Thu, 24 Jan 2019

S16 Episode 9

Music City USA

In Nashville, the chefs cook onstage at the Grand Ole Opry for singer Hunter Hayes. Inspired by a vibrant music memory, the chefs put their hearts on the plates for musician Caleb Followill, model Lily Aldridge, and chef Jonathan Waxman.

44 mins · Thu, 31 Jan 2019

S16 Episode 10

Hoop Dreams

The Chefs travel to Rupp Arena, where legendary basketball coach John Calipari and the UK Wildcats hold a concession stand cook-off.

44 mins · Thu, 7 Feb 2019

S16 Episode 11

The Greatest

Chef Art Smith judges a fried chicken blind taste test; the chefs try to impress guest Laila Ali with dishes inspired by her father Muhammad Ali.

44 mins · Thu, 14 Feb 2019

S16 Episode 12

Kentucky Farewell

The chefs are challenged to reap what they sow and create a dish focused on their garden harvest; the last elimination challenge in Kentucky sees the chefs visit a thoroughbred horse auction house to bid on luxury ingredients.

44 mins · Thu, 21 Feb 2019

S16 Episode 13

Holy Macau!

The final five chefs travel to the Chinese territory of Macau, where Graham Elliot introduces the chefs to a market full of fascinating ingredients and challenges, and the chefs throw a party celebrating the Chinese New Year.

44 mins · Thu, 28 Feb 2019

S16 Episode 14

The Tao of Macau

The final four chefs must create something delicious with the smelly durian fruit; the chefs receive a tutorial on the traditional cuisine of Macau; for the elimination challenge, the chefs must blend their own heritage with Chinese flavours.

44 mins · Thu, 7 Mar 2019

S16 Episode 15

Finale

In the final showdown, the three remaining chefs must create the best four-course meal of their lives. Tom reveals a twist that only two chefs will get the chance to serve their full menu. Only one chef will emerge victorious.

1 h 5 mins · Thu, 14 Mar 2019

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