Top Chef Masters
Upcoming episodes
Sep 29th
900p
Dietary Restrictions
"It’s a battle of the burgers as the five remaining chefs’ strive to create an American classic. In theelimination challenge, the Master’s must prepare the perfect meal for an exclusive celebrity lunchthrown by actress and singer-song-writer Zooey Deschanel."
Sep 29th
1000p
Masters Of Disaster
"In a decisive testing of the palette, the final four chefs’ enter their last quickfire challengeblindfolded. The elimination round presents the Chef’s with the goal of catering a large event – onlythey are not allowed to touch the food. Each Master must use his or her leadership, teaching, anddirecting skills to accomplish their vision at arms length."
Sep 29th
1100p
Top Chef Master
"In the climactic finale of “Top Chef Masters,” three accomplished chef’s stand to face their finalchallenge – the creation of a four-course meal. Sounds simple enough, but each course must beinspired by a certain memory from their past."
Sep 30th
1200a
First Date Dinner
"All ye food lovers, it's time to celebrate! ""Top Chef Masters,"" returns for season two and once againthe judges' table will be turned, when the world-renowned chefs compete against each other inpursuit of $100,000 to be awarded to the charity of their choice. The first episode brings together sixexceptional chefs including Ana Sortun (Oleana), Govind Armstrong (8 oz Burger Bar), JerryTraunfeld (Poppy), Jimmy Bradley (The Red Cat), Susan Feniger (Street) and Tony Mantuano(Spiaggia). Love is in the air as the Masters are challenged to evoke their sensual side using knownaphrodisiac ingredients in the creation of a sumptuous meal to suit couples on a first date."
Sep 30th
1100p
It'S My Party
"Catering to the desires of celebrity diners is essential to a Top Chef’s career, and this week fiveMasters are put to the test. Carmen Gonzalez (Chef Consultant), David Burke (David BurkeTownhouse), Marcus Samuelsson (The Red Rooster), Monica Pope (T’afia) and Thierry Rautureau(Rovers) face off at the posh Thompson hotel in Beverly Hills. The renowned chefs are charged withcrafting an unforgettable meal for a birthday party thrown by award-winning actor Mekhi Phifer andhis closest friends."
Oct 1st
1200a
Pub Food
"Week three brings the chefs to the cramped kitchen of Tom Bergin’s Tavern on Fairfax, the oldestIrish establishment in LA, where they must re-invent traditional pub dishes ranging from bangersand mash to fish ‘n’ chips. Graham Elliot Bowles (Graham Elliot Restaurant), Jonathan Waxman(Barbuto), Ludo Lefebvre (Ludo Bites), Mark Peel (Campanile), Rick Moonen (Rick Moonen’s RMSeafood at Mandalay Bay) and Wylie Dufresne (wd~50) go head- to- head in a rousing attempt tosatisfy the venues clientele with old-school tastes and skeptical attitudes towards ‘modern’ pub food."
Oct 1st
100a
Cast And Crew Meal
"Continually striving to be cutting edge, this week’s batch of master chefs must cook for the mostmodern group in the entertainment landscape – the cast and crew of the hit TV series, “ModernFamily.” Competing to make classic dishes current are five top chefs from far ends of NorthAmerica, including Debbie Gold (The American Restaurant), Jody Adams (Rialto Restaurant),Maria Hines (Tilth), Rick Tramonto (TRU) and Susur Lee (Madeline's)."
Oct 1st
200a
Wedding Wars
"The kitchen heats up as the top eight chefs advance to the Champions round and face-off for theultimate title of Top Chef Master. In a quick fire repeat from season 6 of “Top Chef,” the Mastersare split into two teams for a blindfolded relay race to be judged by restaurant critic Jay Rayner. Theatmosphere turns festive during the elimination round as the same teams are challenged to cater awedding in San Juan Capistrano -- out of mobile kitchens."
Oct 6th
900p
Tailgating
"Springfield comes alive on “Top Chef Masters” as Hank Azaria, Matt Groening, and Matt Selman –the voices and writers behind the critically acclaimed series, “The Simpsons” – drop by to judge thequick fire challenge based on their character’s appetites. In the elimination round, the sevenremaining chef’s must combine exotic, and often unappetizing proteins in an appealing surf-and-turfinspired duo."
Oct 6th
1000p
Food Of The Gods
"The game is on as the Masters are charged with the task of cooking one of the most difficult parts onany animal – the leg. This quick-fire round will be judged by Olympic Gold Medalist swimmerJason Lezak and food critic Jay Rayner. In the spirit of competition, the elimination challenge bringsthe chefs to a University of Southern California home football game where they must perfect the artof tailgating for the hungry fans."