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It’s a whole new ballgame for the competing chefs on Bravo’s Top Chef: Texas. For the first-time ever, season nine will boast a record 29 chefs -- almost double the amount of chefs in season’s past -- who will see if they have what it takes to become an official cheftestant and qualify to wear the Top Chef coat. Only 16 will go on to compete across the Lone Star State -- in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio. In what will prove to be the most challenging season yet, some of the biggest names in food, music, and entertainment including Charlize Theron, Pee-wee Herman, CatCora, John Besh, Tim Love, Patti LaBelle will be featured this season on Top Chef: Texas. Returning to the Judges' Table is host Padma Lakshmi and head judge, chef Tom Colicchio, alongside judges Gail Simmons and new this season, famed chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse and critically-acclaimed chef Hugh Acheson.

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Top Chef, Season 9 (2011) Series Cast & Crew

Top Chef, Season 9 (2011) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Top Chef: The characters of season 9. Hugh Acheson (Self - Judge), Tom Colicchio (Self - Head Judge), Padma Lakshmi (Self - Host), Gail Simmons (Self - Judge), Emeril Lagasse (Self - Judge), Edward Lee (Self - Contestant), all returned for top chef, season 9.

Hugh Acheson (Self - Judge)
Hugh AchesonSelf - JudgeScore: 1.4
Tom Colicchio (Self - Head Judge)
Tom ColicchioSelf - Head JudgeScore: 2.3
Gail Simmons (Self - Judge)
Gail SimmonsSelf - JudgeScore: 1.2
Emeril Lagasse (Self - Judge)
Emeril LagasseSelf - JudgeScore: 3.8
Padma Lakshmi (Self - Host)
Padma LakshmiSelf - HostScore: 5.9

Julia Cassidy (Producer), Jaymee Johnson (Producer), Tara Siener (Producer), Gaylen Gawlowski (Producer), Doneen Arquines (Producer), Dan Cutforth (Executive Producer), Chaz Gray (Producer), Shea Spencer (Producer), Meri Haitkin (Producer), Rich Buhrman (Executive Producer), Christian Homlish (Producer), Sue Kolinsky (Producer), Frances Berwick (Executive Producer), Erica Ross (Producer), Dave Serwatka (Executive Producer), Casey Kriley (Executive Producer), Jane Lipsitz (Executive Producer), Liz Cook (Executive Producer), Elizabeth Cook (Producer), Scott Shatsky (Producer), all returned for top chef.

Tom Colicchio (Producer)
Tom ColicchioProducerScore: 2.3
Andy Cohen (Executive Producer)
Andy CohenExecutive ProducerScore: 1.3
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Top Chef (Season 9) Full Episodes

This season introduces a new competition to the series; in addition to the Quickfire and Elimination Challenges featured in televised episodes, the "Last Chance Kitchen" competition allowed eliminated contestants to compete head-to-head in a series of webisodes, with the winner eventually returning to the main competition. The webisodes are available on Bravo's website.

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1Everything's Bigger in Texas (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Everything's Bigger in Texas

02 November 2011$2.99

Everything's bigger in Texas! This season brings 29 chefs to the Lone Star state where only 16 will advance to the competition and earn a Top Chef coat. In this premiere episode, the chefs will be split into 3 groups and must excel in their challenge in order to move on to the competition. Some will advance, some will be on the bubble and get a second chance to cook, and some will go home. Returning this season are host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons from Food & Wine Magazine. Joining them this season are judges Hugh Acheson and Emeril Lagasse.

2The Heat Is On (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

The Heat Is On

09 November 2011$2.99

Twelve chefs have excelled and moved on to the competition. Now the remaining chefs must rise to the challenge to earn a slot in the final 16. The final 10 chefs must decide amongst themselves which one of among 10 ingredients they will use to create a dish. Those who advance will earn a Top Chef coat, those who don't will go home, and those who are on the bubble will compete in a final cook-off. Host Padma Lakshmi, along with Hugh Acheson, Emeril Lagasse and head judge Tom Colicchio will determine which chefs will advance to the competition.

3Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 1 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 1

09 November 2011Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

4Quinceañera (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Quinceañera

16 November 2011$2.99

There are tons of rattlesnakes all over the state of Texas, so why not make a dish out of one? In this week's Quickfire, the chefs are challenged to create a savory dish from rattlesnakes. In the elimination challenge, the chefs must create a feast and cater to a Quinceañera party, a coming of age celebration in the Mexican culture. San Antonio is rich in Mexican culture and lifestyle, from food to music and art. Our chefs are providing a 100% authentic Mexican feast using all original Mexican ingredients. Guest judge Johnny Hernandez joins Hugh Acheson, head judge Tom Colicchio, and host Padma Lakshmi.

5Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 2 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 2

16 November 2011Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

6Red Hot Chili Cookoff (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Red Hot Chili Cookoff

23 November 2011$2.99

You think a jalapeño pepper is hot? Think again. The chefs turn up the heat in this week's Quickfire to create a spicy, savory dish using some of the hottest peppers around. The chefs get a choice of one pepper to incorporate in their dish. The hotter the pepper the chef uses, the higher the value of prize money at stake if they win. The chefs head to the rodeo in the elimination challenge, where they'll get to see some of Texas' finest cowboys in action. The Chefs will be taking over the food court at the rodeo and taking part in their own competition -- a chili cook off! Guest judges Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger from Top Chef Masters and Two Hot Tamales join Gail Simmons, head judge Tom Colicchio, and host Padma Lakshmi.

7Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 3 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 3

23 November 2011Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

8Don't Be Tardy for the Dinner Party (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Don't Be Tardy for the Dinner Party

30 November 2011$2.99

The Chefs have already hit the road on the way to the next city when Padma stops them at a roadblock -- surprise, it's the next Quickfire challenge! In this week's Quickfire, the chefs create a delicious dish using only ingredients found inside a standard survival kit. In the elimination challenge, the chefs cook for Dallas high society. In this progressive dinner party, they'll be in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in town, cooking and serving in three different houses. They will be split into groups and assigned to serve the appetizer in one house, entree in the next, and then dessert in the final house. Guest judge John Besh joins Gail Simmons, head judge Tom Colicchio, and host Padma Lakshmi.

9Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 4 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 4

30 November 2011Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

10Higher Steaks (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Higher Steaks

07 December 2011$2.99

In this week's Quickfire, the chefs create a dish stemming from one of four mother sauces. They will explore the endless possibilities of this classic technique and go back to the basics of haute cuisine. They'll each select one of the four mother sauces - Béchamel, Espagnole, Velouté and Allemande - to work with. The stakes are high in the elimination challenge as the chefs create their best steak dish for the annual Cattle Baron's Ball. The chefs will be putting out a progressive four-course beef menu for 200-seated guests. They'll have to work together to plate every last dish before 50 waiters enter to pick-up the plates. It's high society - suits with cowboy boots, big hair and even bigger stakes because if there is one state who knows a thing or two about how a steak should be cooked, it's Texas! Guest judge Dean Fearing joins Hugh Acheson, head judge Tom Colicchio, and host Padma Lakshmi.

11Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 5 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 5

07 December 2011Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

12Game On (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Game On

14 December 2011$2.99

In this week's Quickfire, the chefs create a dish that complements well with tequila. Tequila pairs well with anything spicy, grilled, served with salsa accompaniments, or flavored with citrus. In a double elimination, the game is on as the chef'testants pair up and cook for a group of famous chefs sharing a common thread -- their love of hunting. Our Chefs will be asked to form teams of two then each team will be assigned a famous chef and his/her favorite game. In a twist, it will be up to the chefs to decide which 3 teams are on the bottom and therefore helping to determine which one team will go home. Guest judge Tim Love joins Hugh Acheson, head judge Tom Colicchio and host Padma Lakshmi.

13Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 6 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 6

14 December 2011Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

14Tribute Dinner (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Tribute Dinner

21 December 2011$2.99

This week's Quickfire will reach out to its fans via twitter, as they follow instructions tweeted live by fans and create a dish based on what they want the chefs to do. Whenever Tom sees an idea he likes, he will call it out in the room. No matter which direction the chefs thought they were taking their dish, they will have to switch it up based on the latest tweet. For the elimination challenge, the chefs have a chance to reflect and pay homage to the person who taught them how to cook by making a "tribute dish" in their honor. Legendary singer and cookbook author Patti Labelle guest judges, along with Emeril Lagasse, head judge Tom Colicchio, and host Padma Lakshmi.

15Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 7 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 7

21 December 2011Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

16BBQ Pit Wars - Supersized (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

BBQ Pit Wars - Supersized

04 January 2012$2.99

The chefs return to their suite after Judges' Table to find a note along with the entire box set of "The Modernist Cuisine" by Nathan Myhrvold. He will be the guest judge and the 6-volume set of books is their homework. For the Quickfire, the chefs must create something that's impressive and creative, but also tastes amazing. For the elimination challenge, the chefs split into teams and face off in an ultimate BBQ showdown. After all, what's more Texan than a good ol' fashioned BBQ? The fans will decide which team has the best BBQ. Guest judge Nathan Myhrvold joins Gail Simmons, head judge Tom Colicchio and host Padma Lakshmi.

17Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 8 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 8

04 January 2012Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

18Restaurant Wars (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Restaurant Wars

11 January 2012$2.99

Restaurant Wars is back! Everything's bigger in Texas and in this Top Chef favorite, the chefs split into teams and must create a restaurant from the ground up -- from design to signage, logos to menus, and everything in between. Judges Hugh Acheson and Emeril Lagasse join head judge Tom Colicchio and host Padma Lakshmi.

19Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 9 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 9

11 January 2012Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

20Fit for an Evil Queen (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Fit for an Evil Queen

18 January 2012$2.99

This week's Quickfire is all about awareness in the kitchen. The chefs will have 30 minutes to create a dish of their choosing, but this is no ordinary Quickfire. Once time begins, various ingredients will start to come into the kitchen via a train. The chefs must select ingredients coming into the kitchen via train and create a dish incorporating the best of these ingredients. For the elimination challenge, the chefs embody evil on the plate and serve a gothic feast fit for a Queen. This dish should demonstrate various cooking techniques, textures and flavors, but more importantly, the diners should visually see the "evil" components on the dish. Actress Charlize Theron, who plays the Evil Queen in the upcoming film "Snow White & The Huntsman", guest judges, along with Emeril Lagasse, head judge Tom Colicchio, and host Padma Lakshmi.

21Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 10 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 10

18 January 2012Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

22Block Party (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Block Party

25 January 2012$2.99

In this week's Quickfire, the chefs work in teams of two and with 30 minutes, they must race against the clock and get through all their prep. With the remaining time, the chefs must then create a delicious dish with the already prepped ingredients. For the elimination challenge, the chefs head to a food drive/block party, where they will choose an opponent, create one dish that they will both make, and go head-to-head where the judges will determine which dish is best. One chef from each pair will be on top, and one will be on the bottom, and one chef from the bottom will go home. Cat Cora guest judges, along with Emeril Lagasse, head judge Tom Colicchio, and host Padma Lakshmi.

23Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 11 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 11

25 January 2012Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

24Bike, Borrow & Steal (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Bike, Borrow & Steal

01 February 2012$2.99

In this week's Quickfire, Pee-wee Herman stops by and the chefs are tasked to create his favorite breakfast dish -- pancakes! But this isn't any old pancake. The Chefs are challenged to be as creative as possible when making their batter, toppings and presentation. In "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," Pee-wee learned a lot about searching the streets and asking for help. For the elimination challenge, the chefs are set loose in downtown San Antonio with a bike and $100, where they must find their ingredients and create a dish for Pee-wee's dinner party. Pee-wee Herman joins Gail Simmons, head judge Tom Colicchio, and host Padma Lakshmi at judges' table.

25Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 12 (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Last Chance Kitchen, Ep. 12

01 February 2012Bonus

This week's eliminated chef'testant will have a second chance at the "Top Chef" title through a "Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen" Webisode series, hosted by "Top Chef" lead judge and culinary mastermind, Tom Colicchio. Two eliminated chef'testants face-off to compete for the ultimate prize -- a chance to return to the show and compete to qualify for the on-air finale.

26Mentors (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Mentors

08 February 2012$2.99

In this week's Quickfire, the chefs must use their sense of touch, smell and taste to navigate through the pantry to gather ingredients for a dish while blindfolded. In a twist, the winning chef from the Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen companion series will re-enter the competition and join the remaining four chefs in the elimination challenge, where the chefs must create a delicious dish that will impress their mentors. Host Padma Lakshmi, along with Hugh Acheson, Gail Simmons and head judge Tom Colicchio will determine which final four chefs will advance to the finale.

27Culinary Games (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Culinary Games

15 February 2012$2.99

The final 4 chefs arrive in Whistler, British Columbia, for a Top Chef twist on the Olympic games. From cooking on the world's fastest gondola to a biathlon that requires marksman-like precision to get the best ingredients, the chefs will need to have the concentration of a true culinary Olympian to advance to the next round in Vancouver.

28Fire and Ice (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Fire and Ice

22 February 2012$2.99

Asian Masters lend a hand in a tag-team-style quickfire. The final 3 chefs must create a dish and cocktail that fuses the concept of fire and ice into one cohesive dish, a culinary testament of their journey from blazing Texas heat to blistering Vancouver cold.

29Finale (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Finale

29 February 2012$2.99

For the final challenge, each chef will take over a restaurant in Vancouver where they will have the chance to design a four-course meal for the judges and unbeknownst to them, friends and family.

30Reunion (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Reunion

07 March 2012$2.99

The drama is served extra hot on Bravo's "Top Chef: Texas Reunion Special." Andy Cohen talks to season nine's chef'testants and judges - host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and judges Gail Simmons, Emeril Lagasse and Hugh Acheson. Cohen will answer viewers' questions and dish on the good, bad and overcooked.

★Sneak Peek (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Sneak Peek

25 October 2011Bonus

A special Sneak Peek of Bravo's Top Chef: Texas. For the first time ever, season nine will boast a record 29 chefs -- almost double the amount of chefs in seasons past -- who will see if they have what it takes to become an official cheftestant and qualify to wear the Top Chef coat. Only 16 will go on to compete across the Lone Star State -- in Austin, Dallas and San Antonio.

★Making the Cut (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Making the Cut

25 October 2011Bonus

Casting Producers Nick Gilhool and Lauren Schlossman walk you through the process of finding this season's Cheftestants and dish about some of their favorite home videos from 'Top Chef' hopefuls.

★Quinceañera Cookoff (Top Chef) recap, spoilers

Quinceañera Cookoff

17 November 2011Bonus

As if putting together a girl's 15th birthday party wasn't hard enough, Challenge Producers Sandra Ciccone and Lindsay Russell show you what it takes to bring the 'Top Chef' touch to one lucky girl's Quinceañera!

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The countdown to Top Chef [2011] Season 9 Episode 1 begins. An all-new episode of Top Chef is soon going to be released.

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Top Chef, Season 9 will air on Wednesday 2nd of November 2011.

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With the season now airing in November 2011. There will be 33 episodes in season 9.

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The Emmy and James Beard Award-winning culinary competition series returns for a new season in Portland, Oregon, with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. For the first time ever, they will be joined by a rotating judging and dining panel of "Top Chef" all-star winners, finalists and favorites, including Richard Blais, Carrie Baird, Nina Compton, Tiffany Derry, Gregory Gourdet, Melissa King, Kristen Kish, Edward Lee, Kwame Onwuachi, Amar Santana, Dale Talde and Brooke Williamson. Season 18 also features appearances by José Andrés, Massimo Bottura, Gabriel Rucker and Alice Waters, plus "Portlandia" stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.

Top Chef, Season 5 cast, spoilers, episodes, reviews
Top Chef, Season 513 November 200815 Episodes

Bravo's Emmy and James Beard Award-winning series Top Chef returns for its fifth season, bringing 17 promising chefs to the big apple. Drawing inspiration from New York's diverse cuisine, the chefs team up in their first challenge to shop in various neighborhoods around the city to ultimately craft dishes influenced by the ethnic flavors of their chosen districts. One of the world's most famous chefs and restaurateurs, Jean George Vongerichten, serves as guest judge.

Top Chef: All Stars LA, Season 17 cast, spoilers, episodes, reviews
Top Chef: All Stars LA, Season 1719 March 202014 Episodes

The Emmy® and James Beard Award-winning series returns for Season 17 with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and judge Gail Simmons. "All Stars LA" features 15 chefs, including finalists, frontrunners and fan favorites from seasons past, who have all returned to contend for the coveted title. The competing chefs include Eric Adjepong (Season 16: Kentucky), Karen Akunowicz (Season 13: California), Jennifer Carroll (Season 6: Las Vegas, Season 8: All Stars, and "Last Chance Kitchen" Season 7), Stephanie Cmar (Season 11: New Orleans), Lisa Fernandes (Season 4: Chicago), Kevin Gillespie (Season 6: Las Vegas), Gregory Gourdet (Season 12: Boston), Melissa King (Season 12: Boston), Jamie Lynch (Season 14: Charleston), Brian Malarkey (Season 3: Miami), Nini Nguyen (Season 16: Kentucky), Joe Sasto (Season 15: Colorado), Angelo Sosa (Season 7: Washington D.C., and Season 8: All Stars), Bryan Voltaggio (Season 6: Las Vegas), Lee Anne Wong (Season 1: San Francisco and "Last Chance Kitchen" Season 7).

Top Chef, Season 4 cast, spoilers, episodes, reviews
Top Chef, Season 409 September 200815 Episodes

In this season, Top Chef is turning up the heat on the Windy City. 15 new aspiring chefs converge in Chicago to whip up the competition in television's ultimate cook-off as they compete for $100,000, a feature in Food & Wine magazine, a showcase at the Annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, a gourmet dream vacation in the French Alps, and the title of "Top Chef." World-renowned chef and Head Judge Tom Colicchio, Food & Wine magazine's Gail Simmons, food expert Ted Allen, and host Padma Lakshmi serve up weekly challenges to the "cheftestants" and ultimately decide who will have to "pack their knives and go" and who will be awarded Top Chef.

Top Chef, Season 19 cast, spoilers, episodes, reviews
Top Chef, Season 1903 March 202214 Episodes

Bravo's "Top Chef" will call Houston, the nation's fourth largest city, home for season 19. The Emmy and James Beard Award-Winning series returns with host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons. Expect the unexpected as 15 talented chefs from across the country vie for the coveted title bringing their unique skillsets, variety of cuisines and gamut of flavors. In the all-new season, the chefs will put their expert take on iconic regional dishes, while also being immersed in the ethnic diversity that has come to define Houston's culinary identity.

Top Chef, Season 20 cast, spoilers, episodes, reviews
Top Chef, Season 2009 March 202314 Episodes

The Emmy, James Beard and Critics' Choice Award-winning series celebrates it milestone 20th season with an epic international showdown featuring the greatest Top Chef competitors from across the globe competing for the ultimate World All-Stars title. Sixteen Top Chef winners and finalists representing 11 different Top Chef iterations around the world will battle it out in London ahead of the grand finale in Paris, France. Host Padma Lakshmi, head judge Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons are back in this landmark season of the flagship Top Chef, which takes place entirely abroad for the first time ever.

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