The WORST episodes of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen

#1 - Andrew vs. Janine

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/9/2011

Challenge: The final two chefs to be eliminated during the qualifying rounds were given 30 minutes to cook a pizza. Andrew: Mediterranean Pizza with Anchovies, Capers, Fried Calamari & Arugula Janine: Fig Pizza with Parmesan-Asiago, Soppressata, Arugula & Black Garlic

#2 - When Titans Fall

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/16/2023

Two eliminated chefs revisit their most memorable dishes as they attempt to earn their way back into the Top Chef World All-Stars competition.

#3 - Welsh Toast Twist

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/23/2023

Three eliminated chefs try their hand at Welsh Rarebit, a traditional pub toast with a flavorful cheesy beer sauce. Who will avoid elimination?

#4 - Earl of Sandwich

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/13/2023

Two Top Chef World All Star contestants put their twist on the modern sandwich as they battle it out on Last Chance Kitchen. Who will avoid elimination?

#5 - Last Chance Chicken

Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/2021

A newly eliminated chef finds themselves in Last Chance Kitchen after serving a rubber chicken, can this chef redeem themselves or will they have to get "the cluck out of the kitchen"?!

#6 - The Right Stuffed

Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/14/2022

This challenge may sound simple, but it's actually full of complexity. Who will have just the stuff to get one step closer to re-entering the competition?

#7 - Get Jumping!

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/30/2023

Three eliminated chefs are given just 30 minutes to make their best dish using a very unique protein - rabbit! Who will earn a chance to hop back into the competition?

#8 - Double Jeopardy

Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/24/2022

It's double trouble in Last Chance Kitchen when the eliminated chefs are tasked with creating not one but TWO dishes with only 30 minutes on the clock.

#9 - Last Chance Kitchen Finale Part 1

Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/22/2024

#10 - Who Ya Rooting For?

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/4/2023

Two eliminated Top Chef World All-Stars cook a dish using root vegetables as part of their Last Chance Kitchen challenge. Will one chef's salty decision come back to haunt them?

#11 - Two Cloche for Comfort

Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/2022

Last Chance Kitchen officially kicks off as Tom Colicchio challenges the first two eliminated chefs with cooking a dish highlighting some of the toughest ingredients found locally in Houston.

#12 - The Last Chance Kitchen Finals

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/21/2015

Challenge: The chefs created Mexican-inspired dishes featuring clams. Doug: Clams with Charred Pineapple Butter, Tomatillo, Tomatoes & Pickled Red Onion. George: Steamed Clams with Serrano & Tomatillo Salsa Verde.

#13 - Crudité Redux

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/14/2015

Challenge: The chefs prepared dishes using produce from crudité platters. Adam: "White Pie Cannelloni" with Ranch Pancetta & Agrodolce Raisins. Doug: Seared Pork Loin, Spiced Cauliflower, Red Pepper Ranch & Ranch Pickled Vegetables.

#14 - Salty, Sweet & Bitter Oh My!

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/11/2023

In this Last Chance Kitchen challenge, two eliminated Chefs are asked to prepare a meal using three of the six Ayurveda "tastes."

#15 - PotatOH No You Don't!

Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/17/2022

After getting grilled for their potato preparation on Top Chef, a newly eliminated cheftestant gets another shot at making a spud-tacular dish in Last Chance Kitchen. However, they can only use ingredients and equipment their competitor isn't using.

#16 - Omelet You Win

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/20/2023

Two eliminated Top Chef: World All-Stars go toe-to-toe to see who can make the perfect French omelet. The winner will earn another chance to stay in the competition.

#17 - Raw Redemption

Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2021

After a chef makes the grave error of serving raw chicken in Top Chef, they're getting a chance at redemption by being asked to serve another raw protein, but this time it's on purpose! Tom Colicchio decides which raw dish packs the perfect punch.

#18 - Bloody Good Dish

Season 10 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2021

#19 - Blind Taste Test

Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/28/2022

Top Chef's famous blind taste test comes to Last Chance Kitchen, where one contestant baffles Tom Colicchio with their approach to the challenge.

#20 - Panic in the Pantry

Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/2022

One of these three chefs will return to the competition. To earn that shot, they can cook anything they want — but there's a catch.

#21 - Cohesive Chaos

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/6/2023

Three eliminated Top Chef World All Star contestants vie for a chance to cook in the Last Chance Kitchen finale. Will a fateful decision to cook squab send one of these chefs home?

#22 - The 16th Chef

Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/27/2024

An eliminated chef and a surprise cheftestant prepare a meal that turns high-end ingredients to simple comfort food.

#23 - Oh Broth-er!

Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/7/2022

Tom Colicchio tasks the eliminated cheftestants with a challenge that really takes stock of their skills.

#24 - Liverwurst Nightmare

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/7/2015

Challenge: Each chef created a dish featuring liver. Adam: Beef Liver "Alla Nonna", Onions, Peppers & Roasted Portobello Mushroom Caps. Doug: Seared Pork Liver with Onions & Chimichurri. Katsuji: Higado Encebollado Goat Liver & Onions.

#25 - Redemption On Ice

Season 14 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/2025

An eliminated cheftestant goes up against two competitors in a hockey-inspired "hat trick" of a challenge ... but one of them changes the playing field!