The BEST episodes of The Taste season 3

Every episode of The Taste season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Taste season 3!

Four culinary masters get down to what really matters, The Taste! Starring Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre & Brian Malarkey.

Last Updated: 2/6/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended

7.82

17 votes

#1 - Under the Sea

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/11/2014

Contestants prepare dishes from the sea, including steamed fish, seafood stew and shellfish in miso broth. Eric Ripert is the guest judge.

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7.67

3 votes

#2 - Bring the Heat

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/15/2015

The contestants are challenged to turn up the heat with spicy dishes such as Szechuan pepper and pork. Two cooks are eliminated, identifying which contestants will compete in the season finale. Andy Ricker is the guest chef.

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7.60

5 votes

#3 - Happy New Year

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/1/2015

It’s a new year and there’s a new battle brewing in the kitchen when the remaining cooks are tasked with making delicious dishes bursting with decadent and elevated flavors with ingredients like champagne, shellfish and caviar. Chef Michael Symon is guest judge.

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7.31

13 votes

#4 - Happy Holidays

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/18/2014

The 13 remaining cooks compete in a holiday-theme challenge that features dishes based on fowl and spiced chocolate desserts. Naomi Pomeroy is the guest judge.

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7.24

17 votes

#5 - Auditions & Childhood

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/4/2014

The home cooks and professional chefs compete in a childhood-inspired challenge; a competitor is sent home; guest judge Stephanie Izard.

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7.14

7 votes

#6 - The Finale

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/22/2015

The mentors give the final five cooks their final challenge: to create dishes with two opposite ideas and culinary concepts. Then, the winner is chosen.

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6.67

3 votes

#7 - Latin

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/8/2015

A Latin-flavored show has contestants creating ceviche, tacos and more. Javier Plascencia is the guest mentor.

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