The BEST episodes of The Final Table

Every episode of The Final Table ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Final Table!

Team of chefs vie to impress some of the world's toughest palates as they whip up iconic dishes from different nations in this fast-paced competition.

Last Updated: 4/3/2026Network: NetflixStatus: Ended

7.72

47 votes

#1 - The Finale

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/20/2018

The finalists go solo to create distinctive signature dishes for a panel of all nine legendary chefs -- but only one will earn a spot at their table.

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7.61

49 votes

#2 - France

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2018

After a daunting hare à la royale challenge judged by François-Régis Gaudry and Estérelle Payany, chef Anne-Sophie Pic serves up the last team test.

7.55

49 votes

#3 - Japan

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2018

Emotions run high as the teams prepare kaiseki for Hikari Mori, Yuji Ayabe and Akiko Katayama. Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa draws inspiration from the sea.

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7.49

70 votes

#4 - Spain

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/20/2018

Ana Polvorosa, Miguel Bosé and Borja Beneyto judge a savory array of paellas, and chef Andoni Aduriz selects a slippery Final Plate ingredient.

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7.43

54 votes

#5 - Brazil

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2018

Nine teams tackle feijoada for Alessandra Ambrosio, Bebel Gilberto and Josimar Melo. Chef Helena Rizzo highlights the roots of her native cuisine.

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7.33

52 votes

#6 - India

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/20/2018

Hasan Minhaj, R. Madhavan and Rashmi Uday Singh ask for butter chicken -- with a twist. Chef Vineet Bhatia picks a tropical star ingredient.

7.32

82 votes

#7 - Mexico

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/20/2018

The teams cook up tasty tacos for Julio César Chávez, Martha Higareda and Mariana Camacho. Chef Enrique Olvera issues a prickly Final Plate challenge.

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7.29

51 votes

#8 - Italy

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/20/2018

Six teams vie to dazzle Andrea Petrini, Alessandro Del Piero and Eleonora Cozzella with pasta. Chef Carlo Cracco opts for a complex final ingredient.

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7.23

60 votes

#9 - UK

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/20/2018

It's sausage-making time as Cat Deeley, Gary Lineker and Jay Rayner order up an English breakfast. Chef Clare Smyth puts a humble veggie center stage.

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7.22

49 votes

#10 - USA

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/20/2018

The contestants reinvent Thanksgiving dinner for Dax Shepard, Colin Hanks and Sam Sifton. Chef Grant Achatz seeks creative spins on a fall staple.