S05 Episode

Super Bowl Chef Showdown

It's Super Bowl time and good food goes best with the all-American pastime. The chefs take part in a Super Bowl-themed battle against seven of the previous season all-stars.

55 mins · Wed, 28 Jan 2009

S05 Episode 1

Melting Pot

The chefs visit neighbourhoods around the city to shop for ingredients and gain inspiration for a challenge that requires them to create a dish based on cultural flavours.

43 mins · Wed, 12 Nov 2008

S05 Episode 2

Show Your Craft

The chefs cook and serve lunch at Tom's flagship restaurant, Craft.

44 mins · Wed, 19 Nov 2008

S05 Episode 3

Foo Fighters

The chefs must impress the Foo Fighters as they join the band for a tour stop in Syracuse, N.Y.

43 mins · Wed, 26 Nov 2008

S05 Episode 4

Today Show: Rocco DiSpirito

The contestants compete in a fast food demonstration challenge in order to earn a booking on "Today."

44 mins · Wed, 3 Dec 2008

S05 Episode 5

Gail's Bridal Shower

The contestants arrange a bridal shower for judge Gail Simmons.

43 mins · Wed, 10 Dec 2008

S05 Episode 6

12 Days of Christmas: Martha Stewart

The chefs cater a Christmas cocktail party hosted by Natasha Richardson.

43 mins · Thu, 18 Dec 2008

S05 Episode 7

Focus Group

Contestants must make a sweet treat without using sugar.

44 mins · Wed, 7 Jan 2009

S05 Episode 8

Down on the Farm

Contestants shop for fresh ingredients at a farm and then create a dinner for the farm workers.

44 mins · Wed, 14 Jan 2009

S05 Episode 9

Restaurant Wars

Contestants create every aspect of a restaurant.

55 mins · Wed, 21 Jan 2009

S05 Episode 11

Le Bernardin

The contestants cook at Le Bernardin where their final product will be judged by chef Eric Ripert.

44 mins · Wed, 4 Feb 2009

S05 Episode 12

The Last Supper

The final five chefs pull out all the stops in an effort to impress the judges before the finale.

44 mins · Wed, 11 Feb 2009

S05 Episode 13

Finale: Part 1

The chefs take their skills outside of New York City to compete in their final challenges.

44 mins · Wed, 18 Feb 2009

S05 Episode 14

Season Finale: Part II

The final chefs compete to earn the title of Bravo's "Top Chef."

44 mins · Wed, 25 Feb 2009

S05 Episode 15

Watch What Happens Reunion

Andy Cohen hosts a candid gathering of season five's chefs and judges.

44 mins · Wed, 4 Mar 2009

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