The BEST episodes of Top Chef season 6

Every episode of Top Chef season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Top Chef season 6!

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: 12/21/2024Network: BravoStatus: Continuing

8.86

44 votes

#1 - Watch What Happens Reunion

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/16/2009

Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.

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8.50

56 votes

#2 - All Stars Dinner

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/4/2009

Past chefs recount their favorite moments from the series.

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8.29

72 votes

#3 - Thunderbirds

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/2/2009

The chefs will be creating meals for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the most renowned aircraft demonstration squadron.

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8.28

71 votes

#4 - Pigs and Pinot

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/14/2009

The chefs head to guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant to host a ``Pig and Pinot'' event.

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8.26

74 votes

#5 - Strip Around the World

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/11/2009

The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish. Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.

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8.16

73 votes

#6 - Restaurant Wars

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/21/2009

Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant is taken over by the contestants and then he serves as their guest judge.

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8.14

72 votes

#7 - Meat Natalie

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/28/2009

The chefs head to Las Vegas to visit "Craft Steak" and cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.

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8.05

94 votes

#8 - Finale (2)

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/9/2009

The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of 'Top Chef.'

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7.98

95 votes

#9 - Finale (1)

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/2/2009

The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.

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7.87

94 votes

#10 - Culinary Olympics

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/18/2009

A challenge based on the Bocuse d'Or. Guest judges include Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller.

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7.34

132 votes

#11 - Sin City Vice

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/19/2009

17 fresh chefs infiltrate sin city to take on culinary challenges in the season six premier.

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7.17

100 votes

#12 - Camping

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/16/2009

The contestants cook with cactus, sleep under the stars, and prepare a menu for Las Vegas cowboys; chef Tim Love serves as a guest judge.

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7.12

100 votes

#13 - Vivre Las Vegas

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/9/2009

The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.

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6.82

102 votes

#14 - Penn & Teller

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/23/2009

The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.

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6.75

96 votes

#15 - Dinner Party

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2009

A slot machine determines the guidelines for the quick-fire challenge; the contestants prepare a special dinner for members of the Macy's Culinary Council.

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6.74

100 votes

#16 - Bachelor/ette Party

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/26/2009

The male chefs and the female chefs compete in a battle of the sexes in catering a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.

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