Top Chef (2006)

Fifteen new contestants are introduced for Top Chef's second season in Los Angeles by new host Padma Lakshmi. Guest Judge: Harold Dieterle.…

An Asian culinary theme runs through this episode's challenges. First the contestants put their own twists on sushi, then they work as team…

The 13 remaining contestants are asked to make food for everyday people: beach goers and firemen. Guest Judge: Stephen Bulgarelli. QuickFir…

Attention to detail will be rated during this round. The chefs are asked to create a tidbit from not so tidbit-y choices, and then must ser…

This round is all about leftovers and the chefs’ ability to be creative with difficult ingredients. They must make fine cuisine from truly…

Taking the traditional and turning it on its ear is tonight's theme. The chefs are asked to make canned food pretty, and then a smaller gro…

This round's theme is all about working with limitations. The contestants must create a dish that is not cooked, and then adapt when they'r…

It's all a party when the contestants are asked to put their skills to work on both hors d'oeuvres and spirits. This round focuses on enter…

Tonight's theme focuses on the chefs' creativity in using food as an expression of art. They first must create a dish using one color – a h…

This round's theme deals with vision and execution, challenging the chefs' to create original ideas that can also be achieved. First up is…

The sensuality of food runs through this round's challenges as the five remaining chefs are asked to determine what they want the diner to…

Location, location, location! The remaining chefs travel to Hawaii for this round, and must use food native to the island for a luau that e…

The final two contestants battle for the title of "Top Chef." Guest Judge: Hubert Keller Final Challenge: Cook the Best Five Course Meal Ea…