The BEST episodes of Top Chef season 13
Every episode of Top Chef season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Chef season 13!
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.
#1 - Back Where It All Started
Season 13 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/3/2016
San Francisco is the setting when the competing foodies cook for chef Traci Des Jardins. Later, they try to wow master chef Hubert Keller, the judges and San Francisco culinary elite with cuisine inspired by the restaurant Fleur de Lys.
Watch Now:Apple TV#2 - Magic Hour
Season 13 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/10/2016
The chefs land in Las Vegas and participate in a high-stakes challenge of cards and cuisine. Later, they must conjure culinary magic for illusionist David Copperfield.
Watch Now:Apple TV#3 - Finale
Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/17/2016
The top chef is crowned in the Season 13 finale. Before that, the final two culinarians must prepare the meal of their lives for their mentors and fallen colleagues. Appearing: Emeril Lagasse; Dominique Crenn; Jonathan Benno; Hubert Keller; Charlie Palmer; and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
Watch Now:Apple TV#4 - Restaurant Wars, Part 1
Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/4/2016
Part 1 of 2. The iconic "Restaurant Wars" challenge ensues, with the chefs opening eateries for both lunch and dinner services.
Watch Now:Apple TV#5 - Restaurant Wars, Part 2
Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/11/2016
Conclusion. The "Restaurant Wars" challenge progresses with the chefs serving up dinner, during which everything from concept and food to service and consistency will be appraised.
Watch Now:Apple TV#6 - Where's the Beef?
Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/28/2016
The chefs participate in a plating challenge by preparing visually appealing dishes using only snack food. Then, they cook for diners at a black-tie, finger-food event called Beefsteak. Appearing: Colin Hanks; Max Silvestri; Matt Selman; Jacques La Merde; and Neal Fraser.
Watch Now:Apple TV#7 - Back in the Day
Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/21/2016
The chefs return to Los Angeles to celebrate the series' 10th anniversary. A restrictive challenge limits them to 10 ingredients, then they walk down memory lane by creating a dish that represents who they were 10 years ago. Appearing: Michael Voltaggio; Antonia Lofaso; Mei Lin Hua; and Nancy Silverton.
Watch Now:Apple TV#8 - Hammer Time
Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/18/2016
The chefs land in the Bay Area and prepare fresh dishes for rapper MC Hammer. Later, they cook from important and influential international food eras. Foodie Jonathan Waxman makes an appearance.
Watch Now:Apple TV#9 - Wok This Way
Season 13 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/25/2016
A showdown includes woks when the chefs visit San Francisco's Chinatown. Later, they must create a fast-casual restaurant concept. Foodies Martin Yan and Adam Fleischman make appearances.
Watch Now:Apple TV#10 - Big Gay Wedding
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/7/2016
Top dishes for dates are served up by the chefs in Palm Springs, Cal. Later, they cater a wedding for 25 gay couples. Appearing: model Chrissy Teigen and foodie Art Smith.
Watch Now:Apple TV#11 - Pop Up Pandemonium
Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/3/2015
The foodies must open distinct pop-up restaurants in various Los Angeles neighborhoods. Appearing: chef and pop-up impresario Ludo Lefebvre.
Watch Now:Apple TV#12 - Stop the Presses
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/2/2015
Top chefs arrive in Los Angeles in the opener of Season 13, which will feature the foodies competing in six cities across California. Here, they try to wow food critics and reporters under the Hollywood sign.
Watch Now:Apple TV#13 - Banannaise
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/14/2016
The chefs head to San Diego and cook up high-end fish tacos. Then, they prepare dishes to complement handcrafted microbrews. Appearing: chef Javier Plascenia.
Watch Now:Apple TV#14 - Spines and Vines
Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/10/2015
The chefs visit Santa Barbara, where they pick up fresh sea urchin for use in a challenge. Later, a surf-and-turf war erupts.
Watch Now:Apple TV#15 - It's a Dry Heat
Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/17/2015
Palm Springs, Cal., is the destination for culinary competition. Here, the chefs use solar-powered stoves in the desert, then prepare dishes on a famed golf course. Appearing: John Besh and Mary Sue Milliken.
Watch Now:Apple TV