Season 12 · Episode 2 — Boston's Bravest and Finest

The wicked-awesome supersized season premiere introduces the 16 chefs from across the country who will be battling it out in Boston. Richar…

In a nod to the Boston Tea Party, the contestants must use tea to enhance their dishes for guest judge Ming Tsai; Fenway Park hosts a compe…

The chefs must create the ultimate bar snack for guest judge George Wendt ("Cheers"); the chefs must work in teams to write a create a 3-co…

In a head-to-head challenge, the chefs cook for guest judge Jamie Bissonnette; the chefs make dishes on a lean military budget at the histo…

The chefs trek through a bog to gather cranberries; the chefs cook a Thanksgiving feast using only ingredients and cooking methods found in…

The chefs are split into two teams and challenged to open their own pop-up restaurants, which includes creating menus, coming up with the d…

The chefs must cook chowder for chef Jasper White; eliminated chefs return; for the Elimination Challenge, the kitchen opens its doors for…

The chefs are challenged to concoct a tasty sausage dish for NFL player Rob Gronkowski; the chefs create dishes inspired by famous New Engl…

The chefs flash back to their college days when they must prepare a ramen noodle dish judged by Andy Cohen and his college roommate, Dave A…

The chefs are thrown for a loop when their family members join them to serve as their sous chefs in an Elimination Challenge, putting their…

In honor of their last quick-fire challenge in "Beantown," the chefs must prepare an innovative bean dish; the chefs compete for a spot in…

In the first of the three-part finale, the three finalists head to San Miguel de Allende in Mexico where they are greeted by head judge Tom…

The chefs have to make two dishes with chocolate with one being sweet and the other savory.