The BEST episodes of Top Chef season 10

Every episode of Top Chef season 10, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Chef season 10!

Top Chef is a reality show unlike any other while it searches for the world's next Top Chef. Each week this talented group of chefs, professionally trained and self-taught, will be challenged and judged by some of the best known chefs in the industry. Over the course of the season and endless challenges one chef a week is asked to "pack their knives and go" until there is only one left standing as the ultimate Top Chef.

Last Updated: 11/17/2024Network: BravoStatus: Continuing
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8.17
140 votes

#1 - Glacial Gourmand

Season 10 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/13/2013

Adventure awaits the chefs in a glacial-theme test. Later, a meal prepared by Emeril Lagasse and guest judge Roy Choi sets the stage for an elimination challenge.

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7.89
127 votes

#2 - Finale (1)

Season 10 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/20/2013

Part 1 of the two-part Season 10 finale features the remaining chefs showcasing their culinary skills at an eatery in Los Angeles owned by Tom Colicchio, who serves as kitchen facilitator. Guest judges: John Besh and Martin Yan.

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7.88
161 votes

#3 - Kings of Alaska

Season 10 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/6/2013

The foodies dock in Juneau, Alaska, and must prove their culinary worth with a local delicacy, king crab. Then, they're tasked with giving their own spin to salmon-and-sourdough dishes. Sean Brock is the guest judge.

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7.80
140 votes

#4 - Wolfgang Clucks

Season 10 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2013

Sushi dishes test the chefs. Later, they prepare a fried-chicken dinner for a table of culinary judges that includes David Chang, Michelle Bernstein, Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo.

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7.77
195 votes

#5 - Past Suppers

Season 10 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/2/2013

The contestants' knife skills are put to the test. Later, memorable moments in "Top Chef" history are recalled and celebrated. Judges include Wolfgang Puck, Wylie Dufresne, Jonathan Waxman and Chris Cosentino.

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7.66
252 votes

#6 - Tom vs. Emeril: Turkeypocalypse

Season 10 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/21/2012

The foodies serve up assorted dumplings featuring various global tastes. Then, it's a battle between Emeril Lagasse and Tom Colicchio when the two celebrity chefs lead teams in a grand-scale Thanksgiving-theme challenge. Guest judge: Dana Cowin.

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7.61
195 votes

#7 - Battle Before the War

Season 10 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/2013

The foodies set out to impress celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. Then, the sweeping and traditional "Restaurant Wars" challenge kicks off, as the group offers new culinary concepts at a Seattle food event.

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7.58
253 votes

#8 - The Ultimate Chef Test

Season 10 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2012

Season 10 opens with 21 chefs battling for culinary honors in Seattle.

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7.52
226 votes

#9 - '50s Food Flashback

Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/28/2012

The chefs must work with two slabs of beef. Later, they reinvent a 1950s menu and serve up classic fare.

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7.46
108 votes

#10 - Finale (2)

Season 10 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/27/2013

The "Top Chef" winner is crowned in the conclusion of the two-part Season 10 finale.

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7.37
160 votes

#11 - Foiled Again

Season 10 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/19/2012

An entire pantry wrapped in aluminum foil tests the chefs. Also: head-to-head battles. Former contestant Stephanie Izard is the guest judge.

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7.35
113 votes

#12 - Restaurant Wars

Season 10 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2013

The men square off against the women in the all-encompassing "Restaurant Wars" challenge. Here, eateries are built from the ground up and the chefs try to please the palate of restaurateur Danny Meyer.

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7.32
140 votes

#13 - Chefs at Sea

Season 10 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2013

The chefs set sail for Alaska on a cruise ship, where they must transform iceberg lettuce into a tasty bite-size appetizer. Later, they reinvent the classic surf-and-turf dish. Curtis Stone is the guest judge.

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7.22
249 votes

#14 - Even the Famous Come Home

Season 10 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/12/2012

The chefs' ability to share is put to the test when their genealogy inspires dishes. Later, they must cater a homecoming party for celebrity couple Anna Faris and Chris Pratt. Rick Moonen is the guest judge.

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7.17
281 votes

#15 - A Shock at the Space Needle

Season 10 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/14/2012

The Seattle-based contest heats up with a game-changing surprise twist. Guest judge: Tom Douglas.

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7.15
190 votes

#16 - Jalapeño Business

Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/26/2012

The foodies harvest oysters and then prepare them for judge Emeril Lagasse. Later, they serve up fare for a Seattle sports team—and host Padma Lakshmi makes an appearance on roller skates.

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6.96
217 votes

#17 - Pike Place Pickle

Season 10 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/5/2012

The chefs' culinary skills are tested at Seattle's Pike Place Market. Included: They must please palates with rare ingredients.

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