E2 • Shift 2: Simplicity

E1 • Shift 1: Speed

In the first shift, the chefs must endure three challenges testing speed to impress judge Antonia Lofaso.

1h 28m • 2025

In the first shift, the chefs must endure three challenges testing speed to impress judge Antonia Lofaso.

E2 • Shift 2: Simplicity

Michael Symon and Esther Choi begin the second shift with two chefs in a head-to-head elimination battle that tests simplicity. Then, the 12 remaining chefs are faced with a tricky taste test from judge Graham Elliot.

44m • 2025

Michael Symon and Esther Choi begin the second shift with two chefs in a head-to-head elimination battle that tests simplicity. Then, the 12 remaining chefs are faced with a tricky taste test from judge Graham Elliot.

E3 • Shift 3: Resourcefulness

In a shift that tests resourcefulness, Michael Symon and Esther Choi ask the 11 remaining chefs to create a three-course meal worthy of a black-tie event in 60 minutes.

44m • 2025

In a shift that tests resourcefulness, Michael Symon and Esther Choi ask the 11 remaining chefs to create a three-course meal worthy of a black-tie event in 60 minutes.

E4 • Shift 4: Artistry

Michael Symon and Esther Choi give the 10 remaining chefs 10 minutes to create a beautiful plate of food that will be judged not by taste but by appearance.

44m • 2025

Michael Symon and Esther Choi give the 10 remaining chefs 10 minutes to create a beautiful plate of food that will be judged not by taste but by appearance.

E5 • Shift 5: Adaptability

The chefs turn breakfast into a different meal for judge Brooke Williamson.

44m • 2025

The chefs turn breakfast into a different meal for judge Brooke Williamson.

E6 • Shift 6: Teamwork

The chefs work in teams to impress Carlos Anthony and Brian Malarkey.

44m • 2025

The chefs work in teams to impress Carlos Anthony and Brian Malarkey.