Top Chef
A reality competition in which aspiring chefs compete for culinary stardom. Each episode features two challenges - a short test of basic cooking skills and an elimination challenge, in which one failing contestant is sent packing. Returning as host is Padma Lakshmi alongside head judge Tom Colicchio, renowned culinary figure and chef/owner, Craft Restaurants and Gail Simmons, of Food & Wine Magazine. The winning chef will receive $100,000 in seed money to help open a restaurant, furnished by the makers of the Glad family of products, a feature in Food & Wine magazine, a showcase at the Annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, a gourmet dream vacation in the French Alps and will earn the title of " Top Chef ."
Genre: Game Show, Reality
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Episode 16
Wk16: Tour De Force Champion (Season 5, Episode 16 Tour de Force)
aired: Sun, Apr 26, 2009
Team Rainbow and Team Italy Get Cookin'
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Episode 15
Reunion
aired: Wed, Mar 4, 2009
The chefs of season five and the series principals Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and Toby Young reunite to give the dish on what happened behind the scenes during the past season.
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Who will master the cooking challenge?
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Relive all the highs and lows from this season of Top Chef.
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Not every dish can be winners. Some just need to be spit back out.
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Take a look back at all the innuendos and double entendres of this past season.
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Top Chef : Reunion
Episode 14
Finale, Part 2
aired: Wed, Feb 25, 2009
Set in New Orleans, season 5 ends as the winning chef is revealed.
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Is it all going to be names?
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Though he's not Top Chef, he is truly happy for Hosea.
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The final challenge is pretty straight forward: cook the best meal of your life.
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It woudn't be a Top Chef finale without a twist. Who will prevail?
Episode 13
Finale, Part 1
aired: Wed, Feb 18, 2009
The season finale finds the chefs traveling from New York to New Orleans. While in the "Big Easy" they will be challenged to kick it up a notch when celebrity judge/chef Emeril Lagasse stops by to appraise their culinary skills.
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How well do the newbies know alumni?
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Gail meets Chef Tom Kearney at this fantastic restaurant in historic Ditmas Park.
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The regrets and anxieties are still there but at least their not in the stewroom.
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Emeril has seen many gumbos but one chef does something with them that Emeril has never seen.
Episode 12
The Last Supper
aired: Sun, Feb 15, 2009
Keep an eye on the winner of this round
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Cooking a last meal for a culinary master.
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The remaining chefs all realize this may be the last time the five of them are together.
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Leah recaps the challenge and shares that she hasn't hung out with Hosea since the infamous night.
Episode 11
Le Bernardin
aired: Fri, Feb 6, 2009
Jamie and Jeff are neck and neck
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Though Carla won, she still feels underestimated which makes her work even harder.
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Jamie gives her recap and shares that Stefan proposed to her...again!
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The chefs compete in a three-round fish filleting tournament.
Episode 10
Super Bowl Chef Showdown
aired: Wed, Jan 28, 2009
With the Super Bowl coming up the chefs are challenged to created some football-themed goodies against past series players, including Spike and Andrew from season 4, season 3's Camille and Josie from season 2.
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Episode 9
Restaurant Wars
aired: Mon, Jan 26, 2009
Danny and Gene go head to head
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The chefs must provide a tasting for this illustrious restauranteur.
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See what Stephanie thinks of this guilt-free dessert!
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Stefan wins again! See how to create this delicious parfait with pineapple and coconut.
Episode 8
Down The Farm
aired: Fri, Jan 16, 2009
The chefs race to split 100 pea pods
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This dish has a really nice combination of flavors.
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This is a perfect dish any time of the year.
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These two strong-willed chefs clash when they are put on the same team.
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Top Chef : Down on the Farm
Episode 7
Focus Group
aired: Wed, Jan 7, 2009
The chef's are challenged to create a sweet dish without the use of sugar.
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Episode 6
12 Days of Christmas
aired: Tue, Dec 16, 2008
Graham towers raise chefs to new heights
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The guests share their thoughts on what the chefs prepared for them.
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The chefs are limited to only one pot for this Quickfire Challenge.
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Jamie vents her frustration on being so close to being a winner but not quite reaching it.
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Domestic guru Martha Stewart oversees the quick fire challenge in this holiday-themed edition. Then, actress Natasha Richardson is the guest judge when the cooks cater a Christmas cocktail party in which the proceeds go to the AIDS research.
Episode 5
Season 5 Episode 5
aired: Wed, Dec 17, 2008
Speed grating is harder than we thought
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Over vau de vin puree with a cucumber sauce.
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The chefs are getting tired of Stefan's needling.
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A well-tuned palette is the most crucial tool a chef can possess.
Episode 4
Today Show
aired: Wed, Dec 3, 2008
Whipping egg whites into a frenzy
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Some chefs head to the studio while the others watch what happens.
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The chefs must show how they would want to introduce themselves to millions of viewers!
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You can create a fantastic tomato and watermelon soup with tasty "cigars."
Episode 3
Foo Fighters Thanksgiving
aired: Thu, Dec 4, 2008
Spend Thanksgiving with Foo Fighters!
Episode 2
Show Your Craft
aired: Wed, Nov 19, 2008
Despite tension running high between the two teams, they all come together to help a chef out.
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Silk flies as the chefs husk to win
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The chefs must cook for a tough crowd - fifty hungry New Yorkers.
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Ariane has self doubt as she is competing with talented chefs who are younger.
Episode 1
Melting Pot
aired: Wed, Nov 12, 2008
The chefs sacrifice lemons to win
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Gay and lesbian chefs unite! Go Team Rainbow!
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With onions and lamb chops with hummus and tabouli salad.
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From Stefan's beef skewer and lamb chops, you can make a Middle Eastern pizza.
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Top Chef : Turn Off (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Sun, Apr 26, 2009
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Top Chef : Top Chef or Project Runway? (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Sun, Apr 26, 2009
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Top Chef : Top Chef Comes To New York (Season 5 Previews)
aired: Sun, Apr 26, 2009
The new chefs either make it here or they get swallowed whole.
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Top Chef : Taste of Five Boroughs: Andy with Spike and Andrew (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Andy catches up with Spike and Andrew at the Taste of Five Boroughs event.
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Top Chef : Taste of Five Boroughs Event: Andy with Tom Colicchio (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Tom Colicchio chats with Andy at the Taste of Five Boroughs Top Chef Event.
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Top Chef : Sound You Love (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Sick Of Any Holiday Dish? (Season 5 Holiday Clips)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : She Can Fit WHAT In Her Mouth?!? (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Melissa shares an interesting talent.
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Top Chef : Richard Taps His Way To Broadway (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
This chef takes some time to tap dance.
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Top Chef : Radhika Is SEW Fine (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Quaker Oats Viewer Quickfire Challenge (Season 5 Special Events)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Do you have what it takes to be a Top Chef? Enter to find out!
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Top Chef : Quaker Oats Viewer Quickfire Challenge (Season 5 Bonus Clips)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Three finalists, three judges, and a whole lotta goodies!
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Top Chef : Patrick Can Put What WHERE? (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Multilingual Chef (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
How many languages can Stefan speak?
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Top Chef : Meet Richard (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Get to know Richard really, really fast.
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Top Chef : Meet Leah (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Get to know Leah really, really fast.
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Top Chef : Meet Jill (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Get to know Jill really, really fast.
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Top Chef : Meet Jeff (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Get to know Jeff really, really fast.
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Top Chef : Meet Hosea (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Get to know Hosea really, really fast.
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Top Chef : Meet Gene (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Get to know Gene really, really fast.
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Top Chef : Meet Fabio (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Get to know Fabio really, really fast.
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Top Chef : Meet Danny (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Get to know Danny really, really fast.
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Top Chef : Meet Ariane (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Get to know Ariane really, really fast.
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Top Chef : Meet Alex (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Get to know Alex really, really fast.
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Top Chef : Least Likely Profession (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
What profession would you least like to attempt?
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Top Chef : Leah Can Toss More Than Salad (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Lauren Breaks It Down (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Lady Liberty (Season 5 Previews)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Just Ask The Locals (Season 5 Special Events)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Tom and Padma give great tips for those new to New York City.
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Top Chef : Judges: The New Season (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Tom, Gail, and Padma share what to expect in this new season in New York!
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Top Chef : Jill's Good With a Rope (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Jeff's Water Action (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
This chef tells of his extreme hobbies.
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Top Chef : In The Eliminated Chefs' House... (Season 5 After the Knife)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Find out what life is really like after being eliminated!
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Top Chef : If Heaven Exists... (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
What would you like God to say at the Pearly Gates?
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Top Chef : I Love New York (Season 5 Previews)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Love New York? Top Chef is heading to the Big Apple.
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Top Chef : Hosea Smarter Than Einstein (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
This chef gives a quick science lesson.
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Top Chef : Hated Sound (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Gimme an A-R-I-A-N-E (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Ariane creates a special Top Chef cheer.
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Top Chef : Gene Gets Down and Dirty (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Favorite Holiday Tradition (Season 5 Holiday Clips)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
You have your favorite traditions. Find out what the chefs' traditions are.
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Top Chef : Favorite Holiday Drink (Season 5 Holiday Clips)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
The chefs share what their favorite holiday drinks are.
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Top Chef : Favorite Curse Word (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Faster Than Lance Armstrong (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Alex beat Lance in his last marathon.
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Top Chef : Fabio's Got a Green Thumb (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
This gardener grows some big vegetables.
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Top Chef : Danny Shows Some Muscle (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Contestants: Culinary Boner (Season 5 Countdown to Premiere)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
What gives these chefs a "culinary boner?"
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Top Chef : Contestants: Chef Crushes (Season 5 Countdown to Premiere)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
The chefs share who they love and admire.
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Top Chef : Battle of the Sexes (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Avocado Sliced Easy (Season 5 )
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
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Top Chef : Another Profession (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
If you weren't a chef, what profession would you most like to attempt?
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Top Chef : Andy at the Judges' Table (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Andy catches up with the judges before a nine-hour taping of the judges' table.
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Top Chef : Andy and Tom in New Orleans (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Andy is at the finale of Top Chef with Tom!
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Top Chef : Andy and Toby (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Andy catches up with the demon barber of Top Chef.
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Top Chef : Andy and Rocco (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Rocco joins in on the Top Chef finale fun.
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Top Chef : Andy and Gail in New Orleans (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Gail's back just in time for the finale!
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Top Chef : Andy and Fabio (Season 5 Countdown to Finale)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Though Fabio isn't in the final three, he takes on a healthy attitude.
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Top Chef : A New Crop of Chefs (Season 5 Previews)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Top Chef premieres Wednesday, Nov. 12 @ 10/9c
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Top Chef : A Culinary Battle in the Big Apple (Season 5 Previews)
aired: Fri, Apr 24, 2009
Top Chef premieres Wednesday, Nov. 12 @ 10/9c
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