The BEST episodes of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing season 3
Every episode of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing season 3!
Featuring 24 talented and fearless chefs who take on 24 food challenges in 24 consecutive, non-stop hours, the 24-hour competition takes the chefs to the extreme, demanding they display the skills, creativity and stamina needed to be an elite chef.
#1 - Shift 1: Strategy
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/26/2026
The chefs begin their first shift and try to impress judge Jet Tila.
#2 - Shift 2: Speed
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/3/2026
Michael Symon and Esther Choi give the remaining chefs three challenges that test their ability to think and cook fast, including a team relay race and a 15-minute fast-food dish. Expert judge Judy Joo sends two chefs home.
#3 - Shift 3: Resourcefulness
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/10/2026
The chefs make a black-tie entrée in 90 minutes with only five ingredients.
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Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/17/2026
Chefs often describe their jobs as being 24/7, and now Michael Symon and Esther Choi put that to the test as 24 chefs face 24 challenges in 24 nonstop hours. The chefs take on eight shifts, each testing a different skill, for a chance to win $100,000.
#5 - Shift 5: Teamwork
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/24/2026
Michael Symon and Esther Choi ask the eight remaining chefs to battle in teams of four, and the winning team gets some well-deserved rest. The losing team must make their best late-night eats for judges Brooke Williamson and Ayesha Nurdjaja.
#6 - Shift 6: Final Six Take Risks
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/24/2026
Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge the remaining six weary chefs to earn as many points as possible in a shift that's all about risk-taking; judge Marcel Vigneron decides their fate.
#7 - Shift 7: Precision
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/24/2026
Michael Symon and Esther Choi give the remaining chefs a very limited time to execute two exacting dishes. Judge Andrew Zimmern decides which three chefs advance to the final shift, and the bottom two must battle each other.
#8 - Shift 8: Elevation Part 1
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/31/2026
Michael Symon and Esther Choi present the final five chefs with an epic obstacle course. Legendary judges Alex Guarnaschelli, Jet Tila, and Jean-Georges Vongerichten decide which two chefs will be clocking out.
#9 - Shift 8: Elevation Part 2
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2026
Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge the final three chefs to elevate the humble weeknight family meal and cook a Michelin-worthy dish to earn the title of Last Chef Standing and win $100,000.