The BEST episodes of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen season 5
Every episode of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen season 5!
Last Chance Kitchen takes Top Chef and strips it down. Ousted chefs from Top Chef compete head to head for the chance to, not only redeem themselves, but to possibly return to Top Chef, and win. In each episode, two or more chefs are pitted against each other in a single challenge, with judgment placed solely on Tom Collicchio.
#1 - Fresh Veggie Challenge
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/10/2015
To stay in the competition, eliminated chefs must make a standout dish using one vegetable in its entirety and prepare it three different ways.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - Only One Chef Can Call the Shots
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/11/2016
Two chefs are fighting for a second chance to get back into the competition, but only one chef is calling the shots.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Beef!
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/28/2016
Two eliminated chefs have 25 minutes to cook up a mouthwatering beef dish. The twist? They only have five minutes to butcher their meat.
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/8/2016
Two eliminated chefs have 20 seconds to look at the available ingredients in the kitchen and come up with two different dish ideas that Tom Colicchio will then narrow down.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - A Delicious Burger
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/15/2016
Three eliminated chefs have just 15 minutes to cook up a scrumptious hamburger. Who will send two chefs packing and move onto the next round?
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Teppanyaki Time!
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/18/2016
Two eliminated chefs have 10 minutes to prep their food and 10 minutes to put on an entertaining show at the Teppanyaki table.
#7 - Fishy Finale
Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/3/2016
Two eliminated chefs have just 12 minutes to cook up a delicious fish dish.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Breakfast, Baby!
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/25/2016
Two eliminated chefs have just 15 minutes to wow Tom Colicchio with a standout breakfast dish.
#9 - San Francisco Staple
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/3/2016
Three eliminated chefs have 30 minutes to make any dish that features sourdough.
#10 - Boring Ingredients, Awesome Dish
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2016
Two eliminated chefs have 30 minutes to make a delicious dish out of bland and boring ingredients.
#11 - Winning Out of Losing
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/3/2015
Challenge: The first two eliminated chefs had to create a winning dish using the ingredients from their opponent's losing dish. Garret: Tofu with Coconut & Tea Braised Mustard Greens, Roasted Cashews & Lemon Vinaigrette. Renee: Pan Roasted Chicken, Sauteed Dandelion Greens & Crispy Poached Egg.
#12 - Surprise Ingredients!
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/17/2015
Eliminated chefs must make a dish using unique and exotic ingredients, but there's a catch...their ingredients are a surprise!