SEASON #4: Austin.

 EPISODE # 1: Social Media Chef Auditions

HOSTS:  Gordon Ramsay,

                 Richard Blais,

                 Nyesha Arrington.

PRIZE:  $250,000, 1yr. Mentorship.

First: 8 social media chefs kickoff the competition, starting in the basement.  After each cook one will be eliminated.  Five will remain, move on to the draft& become part of our teams.  First Audition: Basement Level.  Gordon Ramsay, Chef.  Get Creative with leftovers creative a perfect midnight meal IN 20 minutes. 

RESULTS:  first 3 going next level:  Jeff, Bobby, & Becca.  Next 3:  Meg, Jake, & Mistie.  Bottom 2:  Keith & Ilena.  ELIMINATED:  Ilena.

                               PLAYERS

1.  BEATRICE  18  Professional Chef      Flagstaff, ARIZONIA

2.  AUSTIN  30         "                   "          Freeburg, ILLINOIS

3.  KEITH  35  Social Media Chef           Watts. CALIFORNIA

4.  BECCA 27  "           "         "                 Denver, COLORADO

5.  JEFF  35     "           "          "        Fountain Valley, CALIFORNIA

6.  BOBBY  38  "         "          "        Coconut Creek,  FLORIDA

7.  ILENA  53     "        "          "           Guilford, CONN.

8.  MISTIE  41   "         "         "            Las Vegas, NEVADA

9.  JAKE  27      "         "         "            Westchester, NEW YORK  

10.  MEG  33                                      Minneapolis, MINNESOTA

NEXT LEVEL:  Middle Kitchen.  Richard Blais is the chef.

CHALLENGE:  20 minutes to create an eye-catching viral dish with a secret ingredient.

RESULTS:  moving on:  Meg & Bobby.  Next 3 people:  Jeff, Becca & Keith.  Bottom:  Jake & Mistie.  ELIMINATED:  Jake.

NEXT LEVEL:  Top Level.  Nyesha is the mentor.

CHALLENGE:  Create next level dish in 20 minutes. 

RESULTS:  First Person earned their spot in the draft:  Becca, Bobby, Meg, Jeff & Mistie.

  ELIMINATED:  Keith.

EPISODE #2:  Home Chef  Auditions. 

CHALLENGE:  The chefs start off in the basement.  Nyesha is the mentor.  20  Minutes to create a dish straight out of the pantry.

                  

                              PLAYERS

11.  MARYAM  31  Home Chef                          Dallas, TEXAS

12. MEGAN  37  Home Chef                      Auburn, WASHINGTON 

13. ARNAV  19    "         "                           Ithaca, NEW YORK

14.  NATALIA  28  "       "                      Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA 

15.  JIMMY  35      "       "                      Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA

16.  NICK  60          "      "                      Brooklyn, NEW YORK

17.  RUMA  34      "        "                      Atlanta, GEORGIA

18.  CATHY  30    "        "                      Stratford, CONN.

MOVING ON:  Top 3:  Maryam, & Natalia.

                          Next 3:  Arnav, Cathy & Nick.

                          Bottom 2:  Ruma & Jimmy.

ELIMINATED:  Ruma.

MIDDLE LEVEL KITCHEN:  Gordon is the mentor.  Cook for your love one on a special occasion.  20 minutes.

TOP 3:  Natalia, Arnav, & MaryAm.

NEXT 2:  Megan & Cathy.

BOTTOM:  Jimmy & Nick.

ELIMINATED:  Nick.

TOP LEVEL KITCHEN:  Richard is the mentor.  Cook a dish that proves you belong on one of the team in 20 minutes.

THE TOP ONE:  Arnav.

SECOND PERSON:  Megan.

THIRD PERSON:  Natalia.

FOURTH PERSON:  MaryAm.

BOTTOM 2:  Cathy & Jimmy

ELIMINATED:  Jimmy.  

EPISODE #3:  Pro Chef Auditions. 

FIRST CHALLENGE:  Start off in the basement with Chef  Richard as the mentor.  Create a staff meal in 20 minutes transform from scraps & leftovers.  

                                    PLAYERS

1.  ASHLEY  33  Professional Chef                  Atlanta, GEORGIA

2. IMAN  35         "                "            New York City, NEW YORK

3.  BRANDON  36  "           "                 Chicago, ILLINOIS

4.  BRENNAN  45   "          "                Mullica, NEW JERSEY

5.  RYAN    22              "           "           Boston,  MASSAUCHETS

6.  ASH  34               "            "          Scottsdale. ARIZONA

TOP 3:  Austin, Ash, & Brandon.

NEXT 3:  Ryan, Brennan, & Beatrice.

BOTTOM 2:  Ashley & Iman.

ELIMINATED:  Ashley.

MIDDLE KITCHEN LEVEL:  Nyesha is the mentor.  Add a amazing low cost ingredients to create a high end dish in 20 minutes.

TOP 2:  Austin & Ryan.

NEXT 3:  Iman, Brandon, & Beatrice.

BOTTOM 2:  Ash & Brennan.

ELIMINATED:  Ash.

TOP LEVEL KITCHEN:  Gordon is the mentor.  In 20 minutes create a next level dish, a Michelin dish.

TOP #4:  Austin ,Ryan, Beatrice, Brandon. 

BOTTOM 2:  Iman & Brennan.

ELIMINATED:  Brennan.

EPISODE#4:  Ciao Down. 

PICKING THEIR TEAMS:

TEAM BLAIS: Blue Apron:    Austin, Brandon, Miriam, Megan & Jeff.

TEAM ARRINGTON: Burgundy Apron:  Bobby, Natalia, Becca, Iman, & Cathy .

TEAM RAMSAY:  Brown Apron  Arnav, Ryan, Beatrice, Meg, & Mistie.

FIRST CHALLENGE:  Italian.  30 minutes to create a next level stunning Italian dish.  Team Ramsay is in Top Level Kitchen, Team Arrington is in the Middle Level while Team Blais is in the Basement.  

MID-ROUND DROP: Cheese or Meat.

- Mistie (Team Ramsay) didn't get her dish on the platform.

RESULTS:

BASEMENT BEST DISH:  Jeff - won the Immunity Pin, the Cod.

MIDDLE LEVEL DISH:  Bobby - won the Immunity Pin,

TOP LEVEL KITCHEN:  Ryan - won the Immunity Pin.

  WINNER:  Bobby 0f Team Arrington & the team is Safe.

BOTTOM 2:  Mistie (Team Ramsay) & Austin (Team Blais).

ELIMINATION CHALLENGE:  In 20 minutes create a next level dish on an Italian piccata in the top kitchen. Nyesha is the mentor.

- Ramsay's Vote:  Eliminated Pork Dish by Mistie,

-Richard's Vote:  Eliminated Pork Dish by Mistie.

ELIMINATED:  Mistie.

EPISODE #5:  Grills Gone Wild. 

CHALLENGE:  Barbecue.  In 30 minutes create a Next Level barbecue feast, could be inspired from anywhere in the world.  

TEAM ARRINGTON in the top kitchen.

TEAM RAMSAY is in the Basement.

TEAM BLAIS is in the Middle Kitchen.

                MID-ROUND DROP 

-side dish:  Cornbread.

RESULTS:

WINNER:  The Lamb Heart from the basement (Ramsay) - Beatrice, the whole team is SAFE.

NOMINATE:  1 from Team Blais & Team Arrington:  Cathy from Team Arrington (not cooking the chicken) & from Team Blais - Jeff - pork belly was overcooked. Uses his Immunity Pin & Richard put in Brandon.

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Going Vegetarian.  20 minutes using cauliflower.

RESULTS:

- Cauliflower Steak w/coconut curry. Cathy 

- Cauliflower cook few ways - Brandon 

RICHARD ELIMINATED:  Cathy

NYESHA ELIMINATED:  Cathy.

ELIMINATED:  Cathy from Team Arrington.

EPISODE #6:  Shoyu My Ramen.                           13 Left.

Team Ramsay is one member short due to a medical complication, Meg is unable to continue.                                        12 Left.

CHALLENGE:  Trip around the world.  Heading to Japan.  Ramen. The platform IS NOT stopping.  Create a dish in 25 minutes an amazing next level ramen dish.  

TEAM BLAIS - Middle Kitchen,

TEAM ARRINGTON - Basement Kitchen,

TEAM RAMSAY - Top Kitchen. 

RESULTS:

WINNER:  The Pork Tenderloin - Beatrice - Team Ramsay.

  The Team is Safe.  

TEAM BLAIS is putting the Maryam - the monkfish wasn't good.

TEAM ARRINGTON is putting up Iman, her best chef.

ELIMINMATION CHALLENGE:  Japanese Fusion dish.  Gordon is the mentor.  in 25 minutes.  

-Japanese Mexico Tacos by Iman.

- Japanese French Inspired by Maryam 

RICHARD ELIMINATED Japanese-French by Maryam.

NYESHA ELIMINATED "                      "

ELIMINATED:  Maryam.  

EPISODE #7:  The Menu.                                11 Left.

TEAM ARRINGTON:  Middle Level,

TEAM BLAIS: Basement Level,

TEAM RAMSAY:  Top Level.

CHALLENGE:  Teamwork.  Create a stunning five-course tasting menu in 30 minutes.  One Hot Appetizer, shellfish dish, one poultry course, one meat course, a fish course, and a stunning dessert.  They are bringing the big guns:  THEM!  Cooking the dessert along them. 

MID DROP:  Chocolate

RESULTS:  Each team will be judged together.

WINNING MENU:  Team Ramsay.  

ELIMINATION ROUND:  

NYESHA PICK:  Bobby - his appt was too French & not Mexican.  He doesn't use his Immunity Pin to save himself.

RICHARD PICK:  Jeff - too slow.

- Cooking with wine.  Gordon is the mentor.  25 minutes.

RESULTS:

- Rack of Lamb - by Jeff (Team Blais)

- Halibut cooked en papillote by Bobby. (Team Arrington)

ELIMINATED:  Nyesha eliminated the lamb dish & Richard lamb.

ELIMINATED:  Jeff - his mashed potatoes was too grainy.

EPISODE #8:  Beat the Heat. 

CHALLENGE:  Test your Technique.  Method you're using until they arrive in their kitchens:  grilling, roasting, even braising, different cooking methods can significantly impact the outcome of your dish.  Have 30 minutes to create a dish using an exclusive method to cook your proteins.  

TEAM RAMSAY:  Top Kitchen - Oven Roasting,

TEAM ARRINGTON:  Middle Kitchen - Steaming,

TEAM BLAIS:  Basement Kitchen - Deep Frying.  

  MID-ROUND DROP:  Spices.

RESULTS:

BEST DISH:  The Halibut Head from the Basement - Brandon.  All is Safe.

TEAM ARRINGTON:  must put up Iman for picking Salmon Paddy,

TEAM RAMSAY:  picked Beatrice.

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Sticking with technique.  Cedar-Board-Plank cooking.  Richard is the Mentor.  25 minutes.  

RESULTS:

- Cedar-Planked Salmon by Beatrice.  

- "             "         Swordfish by Iman. 

ELIMINATED by Nyesha is the Swordfish by Iman &

ELIMINATED by Gordon is the Swordfish by Iman.

ELIMINATED:  Iman.

EPISODE #9:  The Thunderdome.                     9 Left.

CHALLENGE:  Team is over.  Now, cooking on your own,  Heading to the top level, cooking elbow to elbow in 20 minutes, Only the   best, Dishes you keep their spot at the top,  the rest will go to middle, the rest then go to the basement, where their will had a sudden cook off.

1 Level Cook:  Richard is mentor.  Make the best next level dish.  

  BEST DISH:  Austin, &  Beatrice.

II.  SECOND COOK:  In the Middle Kitchen.  Nyesha is the mentor. Elevate every day ingredients in 20 minutes. 

BEST DISHES:  Becca, & Arnav, Bobby.

III. LAST COOK:  In the Basement:  Brandon, Ryan, Megan, & Natalia.  Gordon is the mentor.  Their dish were too salty.  20 minutes.   

BEST DISH:  Brandon, Ryan & 

BOTTOM 2:  Megan & Natalia.

  ELIMINATED:  Natalia.

EPISODE #10:  A Very Special O'Cajun. 

TOP LEVEL:  with Richard - Austin & Beatrice.

MIDDLE LEVEL: with Gordon - Arnav, Bobby, & Becca.

BASEMENT LEVEL:  with Nyesha - Ryan, Brandon, & Megan.  

CHALLENGE:  Big Easy - New Orleans for Cajun Celebration. 

Transport them to Bourbon Street on elevated Cajun cuisine.  30 minutes.  EARN:  an time token.  extra 10 seconds to the grab platform OR take 10 seconds away from someone.  

I am sick of Beatrice.

MID- ROUND PLATFORM:  French Ingredients.  1 Ingredient each.

RESULTS:

TOP 2 DISHES:  The Frog's Legs by Bobby of Middle Kitchen &  

                             Jumbo Shrimp Dish

of Top Kitchen by Beatrice.

        WINNER:  Beatrice -earn the Time Token.

WORST DISHES:  The Pork Belly by Becca & The Ribeye by Ryan

                                The Alligator Dish by Arnav.

ELIMINATION ROUND:      Paris  25 minutes To create a next level French inspired dish showcasing classic French cooking techniques.  Richard is Mentor.  

- A Veal Chop with Sauce bordelaise & white truffle - Arnav,

- Bone-in Dover Sole with white asparagus - Ryan,

- Pan-Roasted Duck Breast w/parsnip & blueberry gastrique - Becca

JUDGING:

- Nyesha eliminated Duck Breast &

- Gordon eliminated Duck Breast.

ELIMINATED:  Becca.

EPISODE #11:  Tapas In.                                   7 Left.

I bet Beatrice will win.

CHALLENGE:  All about small bites that punch big flavors.  TAPAS.

  30 MINUTES to create two  tantalizing next  level  Tapas  dishes, one Meat and one Seafood.  

- Beatrice & Bobby in Top level Kitchen,

- Megan, Brandon and Austin in Middle Kitchen,

- Ryan & Arnav in the Basement.

BEATRICE USE HER TOKEN:  Take away 10 seconds from Austin.

   MID-ROUND DROP  - Ingredients to make a Sangria.

RESULTS:

TOP 2 DISHES:  Mussels & Flank Steak by Austin &

                            Chicken Thighs & Oysters by Megan.

     WINNER OF TIME TOKEN:  Megan.

BOTTOM DISHES:  Wagyu Meatballs by Brandon &

                        Lamb Kidneys by Arnav,

                         Bobby's dish.

ELIMINATION ROUND: Stay in Spain:  25 minutes to create your take on next level Paella.  Gordon is the Mentor.

   RESULTS:

- Paella with head-on prawns & squids with chorizo:  Arnav, 

- Paella with 3 proteins - chickens, mussels, & smoked chorizo sausage:  Brandon,

- Paella dish with octopus, clam, and fresh Italian sausage:  Bobby.

Nyesha eliminated Arnav & Richard eliminated Arnav.

ELIMINATED:  Arnav.    

EPISODE #12:  Bad to the Bone.                      6 Left.

CHALLENGE:  Bone-In.  Cooking the most challenging ways but cook proteins perfectly.  In 30 minutes.  

MEGAN'S TIME TOKEN:  keep the 10 seconds for herself.  

TOP KITCHEN WITHN RICHARD:  Austin, & Megan.  

MIDDLE KITCHEN WITH NYSHESA:  Beatrice & Ryan

BASEMENT KITCHEN W/GORDON:  Brandon &  Bobby  

- Tomahawk Steak made it to the basement.   

MID-ROUND DROP:  Flambe. 

- The Chefs leave the cooks alone for the last 10 minutes & visited the other kitchens.  

RESULTS:

TOP 2 DISHES:  The Tomahawk by Brandon &  the Pork Ribs by Bobby.

     WINNER:  Time Token was won by Brandon.

SAFE:  Beatrice & Austin.

WORST DISHES:  Bone-In Filet by Ryan, & The Venison dish by Megan.

ELIMINATION CHALLENGE:  Bone in Whole Fish. Mentor - Arrington.  25 minutes.

JUDGES:  Richard & Gordon

- Sea Bream Fish by Ryan.  

- A Mackerel by Megan.

Gordon Eliminated the Sea Bream & Richard does, too.

ELIMINATED:  Ryan.

EPISODE #13:  Always Crust Your Instincts.           5 Left.

               THE SEMI-FINALS  

CHALLENGE:  Making a dish popularized by Gordon himself - The Wellington.  No beef on the platform.  Must come up with your own take on the classic in 35 minutes.  

BOBBY & BRANDON  - Top Level with Nyesha,

-Brandon has the time token & 10 seconds away from Beatrice.

BEATRICE & AUSTIN - Middle Leve with Gordon,

MEGAN, (alone) - in the Basement with Richard.  

    MID-ROUND DROP:  

- Video from home.

RESULTS:

FIRST GOING TO FINALS:  Austin & Beatrice.  

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Bobby, Brandon, & Megan.  

- Cook an exceptional Michelin star dish.  Gordon is the mentor.  25 minutes.  

RESULTS:

- Seared Filet Mignon by Megan 

- Halibut w/Butter & Fish Stock by Bobby,

- Roasted Rack of Lamb dish by Brandon.  

SENDING TO FINALS:  Nyesha is sending in Filet (Megan)

                                          Richard is sending in Filet (Megan).

ELIMINATED:  Brandon & Bobby.

EPISODE #14:  Final Level.                           3 Left.

                       GRAND FINALE

CHALLENGE:  Cook an exquisite three-course meal.  Kick off in the Basement with Richard and make a stunning appetizer.  And then Nyesha in Middle Kitchen where you must prepare a delicious Fish course.  And, finally ,you'll meet Gordon in the Top Level serve an incredible Meat Entree.  Only 90 minutes to produce all 3 dishes.  

MEET:  Reigning Next Level Champion, Gabi.

Then, they meat their loves ones.  

- Beatrice's - Japanese Izakaya,

- Austin's - Butter-poached red shrimp,

- Megan's - Surf & Earth scallops with mushroom truffle sauce.

NEXT MIDDLE KITCHEN:  Fish Dish.

- Megan's Dish:  Pa-Roasted Sea Bass, 

- Glazed Black Cod by Beatrice,

- Austin's Dish:  Crispy Skin Salmon w/glazed carrots.  

NEXT TOP KITCHEN:  Meat Dish.

- Megan's Dish:  Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb,

- Beatrice's Dish:  Katsu Sando, 

- Austin's Dish:  Ribeye.  

                    THE WINNER IS:  AUSTIN.

    

SEASON #3: GABI

EPISODE #1:  AUDITION SOCIAL MEDIA

HOSTS:  Gordon Ramsay,

                Nyesha Arrington,

               Richard Bliass.

PRIZE: 1-year Mentorship & $250,000 

PROCEDURE: Pro-cooks, Home Cooks & Social Media Cooks will be completed.  But first, they will have to audition on all 3-levels.  

                                     PLAYERS (8 first to complete is the Social Media Cooks)

1.  GABI 29                     Social Media Chef                                 Brooklyn, NEW YORK

2.  BRITTANY 26                "        "         "                                     Kinder, LOUISANA

3.  NICOLE 28                    "         "         "                                     Kennewick, WASHINGTON

4.  TIM 55                            "         "         "                                    Knoxville, TENNESSE

5.  MATT                             "           "       "                                     Ingleside, ILLINOIS

6.  BRITTNEE 27              "             "       "                                     Atlanta, GEORGIA

7.  JORDAN   29               "              "      "                                      Tampa, FLORIDA

8.  IZAHYA                         "           "       "                                       Miami, FLORIDA

BASEMENT CHALLENGE:  Nyesha will mentor.  20 minutes to make a dish out of canned meat.

  JUDGING:

TOP 3:  going to the next level:  Nicole, Gabi, & Tim,

 SAFE:  Jordon, Brittnee, & Matt.

BOTTOM 2:  Izahya, & Brittany.

ELIMINATED:  Brittany - too simple of a dish.

MIDDLE LEVEL:  Richard will mentor.  CHALLENGE:  in 20 minutes make a viral dish.

- Brittnee cut herself putting her behind,

- Tim tried to make homemade pasta in 20 minutes.

JUDGING:

 TOP 3:  Izahya, Gabi, & Jordon.

SAFE:  Nicole & Matt.

BOTTOM 2:  Brittnee & Tim.

ELIMINATED:  Tim - his pasta was undercooked.

TOP LEVEL:  Chef Ramsay will mentor.  CHALLENGE:  In 20 minutes cook an extraordinary next-level dish.

  JUDGING:

TOP:  Jordon, Gabi, Nicole, Izahya.

BOTTOM 2:  Brittnee & Matt.

ELIMINATED:  Brittnee.

EPISODE #2: Auditions - Home Cook.

                        PLAYERS (8)

1.  CHRISTINA  35       Home Cooks                           Dumont, NEW JERSEY

2.  LAUREN 36                                                             Santa Monica, CALIFORNIA

3.  JOE  37                                                                     Staten Island, NEWYORK

4.  MADA  36                                                                Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA

5.  DANIEL  30                                                             Nashville, TENNESSEE

6.  ALEXANDRA  29                                                   Hillsborough, NEW JERSEY

7.  MONIKA  51                                                            Columbus, OHIO

8.  WENDY  26                                                            Sunnyville, CALIFORNIA

BASEMENT LEVEL:  Richard is mentoring.  Starting in the basement are the Home Cooks.  Challenge:  make something out of nothing, in 20 minutes.

    JUDGING:

TOP 3:  Christina, Mada, & Joe.

SAFE:  Lauren, Alexandra, & Wendy

BOTTOM 2:  Monika & Daniel.

ELIMINATED:  Daniel.

MIDDLE LEVEL:  Ramsay is mentoring.  CHALLENGE:  Cook something unique to get you up to the Top Level in 20 minutes or a Sunday Dinner.

   JUDGING:

TOP 3:  Christina, Wendy & Alexandra.

SAFE:  Lauren & Mada.

BOTTOM 2:  Monika & Joe.

ELIMINATED:  Monika - she was so confused.

TOP LEVEL:  Nyedsha is mentoring.  CHALLENGE:  Cook a dish that can put on you on one of the Chef's teams in 20 minutes.

   JUDGING:

TOP:  Christina, Lauren, Mada, & Alexandra.

BOTTOM 2:  Joe & Wendy.

ELIMINATED:  Joe - didn't let his meat rest.

EPISODE #3:  Auditions - Pros.

                   PLAYERS (8) - The Pros

1.  ANGELA     33            Pros Chef                                              Atlanta, GEORGIA

2.  ARI  31                                                                                      San Diego, CALIFORNIA

3.  SUMMER  31  Pregnant                                                          Austin, TEXAS                

4.  VON  37                                                                                    Scranton, PENNSYLVANIA

5.  CHARITY  27                                                                           Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA

6.  JENNIE  41                                                                                Waxhaw, NORTH CAROLINA

7.  ZACH  34     lost his home to Maui Fire                                  Maui, HAWAII

8.  CHRIS                father is a Michelin Chef                              Orange County, CALIFORNIA

BASEMENT:  Gordon is the Mentor.   CHALLENGE:  20 minutes to cook from scraps into something special.

- The Lights went out in the basement on the cooks.

        JUDGING:  

TOP 3:  Zach, Ari, & Von.

SAFE:  Chris, Angela, & Charity.

BOTTOM #2:  Summer & Jennie.

ELIMINATED:  Jennie.

MIDDLE LEVEL:  Nyesha is a Mentor.  CHALLENGE:  Make a dish on a casual menu in 20 minutes.

- Angela cut herself, and she left her pork chop on the burner on high.

           JUDGING

TOP 3:  Von, Zach, & Chris.

SAFE:  Angela & Ari.

BOTTOM 2:  Charity & Summer.

ELIMINATED:  Summer - forgot to plate her clam juice.

TOP LEVEL:  Richard is the Mentor.  CHALLENGE:  Create a fine dining meal in 20 minutes, a Michelin-star plate.

- Von dropped his dish on the floor.

              JUDGING

TOP:  Ari, Chris, Zach, & Von.

BOTTOM 2:  Angela & Charity.

ELIMINATED:  Charity - was too slow.

EPISODE #4:  The Draft:  Smash Back.                                       15 Left.

                     Time to Pick Teams

TEAM RICHARD:  Blue Apron:  Zach, Lauren, Angela, Nicole, & Matt.

TEAM GORDON:  Brown Apron: Chris, Gabi, Jordan, Izahya, & Wendy.

TEAM NYESHA:  Red Apron:  Von, Christina, Ari, Alexandra, & Mada.

- Jordan was offered a deal by Gordon to come on his team instead of Nyshea which he did.

FIRST CHALLENGE:  All-American Burger.

- Make an amazing Smash Burger, but next-level dish 29 seconds to pick ingredients from the platform & 25 minutes to cook. 

    TOP KITCHEN:  Gordon,

    MIDDLE KITCHEN:  Nyesha,

    BASEMENT:  Richard.

- Ari set off to the fire alarm & didn't listen to her mentor turn down her burner.

MID-ROUND DROP:  Something Fried.

-  Must add something fried.

JUDGING:

  IMMUNITY PINS:  from Ramsay - Jordan, from Nyesha - Christina, & Richard - Zach.

BEST BURGER from Nyesha Kitchen:  Von & his team are Safe going to the Lounge.

ELIMINATION ROUND:  from Ramsay:  Chris - too salty & from Richard:  Matt - had bad ingredients.

                            FISH TACOS

- cook a dish in 25 minutes & Nyesha is the mentor.

   Chris - Mahi-Mahi

   Matt - Cod.

    JUDGING:

Ramsay eliminated:  Matt

Richard eliminated:  Matt.

ELIMINATED:  Matt - his radicchio left an aftertaste.

EPISODE #5:  Curry in a Hurry.                                        14 Left.

Ramsay in the Middle Kitchen,

Richard in the Basement Kitchen,

Nyshea in the Top Kitchen.

CHALLENGE:  Curry in 30 minutes.

- Ari ONLY grap 4 ingredients (Top).

    MID-ROUND DROP:  Bread.

JUDGING:

   BEST:  from Gordon's Kitchen - Izahya -cooked Squid Curry.  Next -going to Top Kitchen.

  BOTTOM 2:  from Richard:  Lauren & from Nyshea:  Ari.

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Lauren vs. Ari.

   - Buttered Chicken, a classic Indian dish in 25 minutes.  Ramsay is the mentor.

Ari cooked Thighs & Lauren cooked Breast.

     JUDGING:

ELIMINATED:  by Nyshea & Richard - Ari.

EPISODE #6:  80 Degrees and Palm Tree.                                              13 Left.

TEAM RAMSAY - in the Top Level Kitchen,

TEAM RICHARD - in the Middle Kitchen,

TEAM NYSHEA - In the Basement Kitchen.

CHALLENGE:  30 minutes to create a next-level Fish Dish inspired by tropical Cuisine.

  MID-ROUND DROP - Tropical Fruit.

- Wendy (Team Ramsay) is acting very tired & doesn't want to be there.  Making a lot of mistakes: her gas stove wasn't too turned on, she caught her fish on fire, & very slow.

- Angela (Team Richard) - didn't grab many ingredients.

JUDGING:

 TOP DISH (only 1):  The Tuna from Team Nyshea - Von.  Her Team is Safe & next week Top Kitchen.

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Angela vs. Wendy.

 - Create a hearty Pork Dish and Nyshea will mentor in 25 minutes.

  Richard picks Anglea.

  Gordon wants someone to beat Angela, so he asks Jordan who has the Immunity Pin but he doesn't do it, so Gordon picks Wendy.

   JUDGING:

Angela - Pork Loin

Wendy - Pork Chop.

  Both Gordon & Richard picked Wendy to eliminate.

ELIMINATED:  Wendy.

EPISODE #7:  On the Go.                                                               12 Left.

TEAM RAMSAY - In the Basement,

TEAM BLAIS - In the Middle Kitchen,

TEAM ARRINGTON - On the Top Level.

CHALLENGE:  International Street Food.

- For the FIRST TIME EVER - The Platform WILL NOT Stop.

- In 30 minutes Create an amazing next-level international street food dish.

     MID-ROUND DROP:  anything left over.

JUDGING:

  BEST DISH:  Empanadas by Zach of Team Blias in the Middle Kitchen.  All of his Team is Safe.

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Local Bar & Grill.  Mentor by Richard.

  Nyshea picked Alexandra,

 Goron picked Jordan.

- Make the most popular finger foods - Chicken Wings in 20 minutes.

   Jordan - Garlic Parmesan Wings,

   Alexandra - Sweet-Spicy Buffalo Wings.

ELIMINATED:  Both picked the Sweet-Spicy Buffalo Wings - Alexandra.

EPISODE #8:  Don't Have a Cow, Man.                                       11 Left.

TEAM RAMSAY - Middle Kitchen,

TEAM BLAZE - Top Kitchen,

TEAM ARRINGTON - Basement.

CHALLENGE:  Steak Dish.

  TWIST:  3 Huge Prime Cuts of beef, that need to be broken down into portions for your dishes in 30 minutes.

  TOP KITCHEN - get the Filet,

  MIDDLE KITCHEN - get the New York Strip,

  BASEMENT - Sirloin Tip.

THE FIRST DROP OF THE PLATFORM will be the meat & 2nd Drop will be their ingredients.

    JUDGING: 

BEST DISH:  The NY Strip w/onions - from Gabi of Team Ramsay.

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Surf - Shellfish Showdown in 25 minutes.  Ramsay will Mentor.

  Richard picked Lauren, (who was a mess),

  Nyesha picked Mada.

       JUDGING:  by Richard & Nyesha.

- Pan Fried Rice & Prawns - Mada

- Lobster Tails - Lauren.

ELIMINATED:  By Both Chefs - Lauren, still doesn't calm in the kitchen.

EPISODE #9:  You Wanna Pizza, Me?                                          10 Left.

TEAM RAMSAY - Top Kitchen,

TEAM BLAIS - Basement (Only 3 on team),

TEAM ARRINGTON - Middle .

- Mada does the Haka Dance from New Zealand.

CHALLENGE:  Pizza in 25 minutes to create a next-level pizza.

- Chris grabbed Jordon's dough & started working on it.  He does not think and rushes too fast to see what he is doing.

      JUDGING:

WINNER:  The Lamb's Tongue from the Basement Kitchen - Nicole (Richard).  All are Safe.

ELIMINATION CHALLENGE:  Richard is the Mentor.

- Nyesha picks Christina but she uses her Immunity Pin, which causes Nyesha to pick Mada,

- Gordon picks Chris for the mishap he caused in the kitchen.

- Italian-American classic - Parm.  Can use any protein.

    Chris picks Chicken and Mada picks Veal.

                  JUDGING:

Eliminated by Gordon is Chicken (Chris)

           "           Nyesha is Veal (Mada) which causes a Tied.

ELIMINATED:  Chris by Richard.

EPISODE #10:  It's all Greek to Me.                                          9 Left.

TOP KITCHEN- Team Blais,

MIDDLE KITCHEN - Team Arrington,

BASEMENT KITCHEN - Team Ramsay.

CHALLENGE:  Cradle of Creation - Greece.

- In 25 minutes Create one stunning Greek entree.

               JUDGING:

BEST DISH - Gabi of Team Ramsay - Pork Chop won the Immunity Pin & her team is Safe.

ELIMINATION CHALLENGE:  Ramsay is a Mentor.

- Nyesha picks Christine

- Richard picks Angela.

- Protein in 25 minutes - a Perfect Rack of Lamb.

        JUDGING BY:  Richard & Nyesha.

- Angela cooked the grilled blistered Marinated Lamb,

- Christina cooked the pureed lamb.

ELIMINATED:

  Nyesha eliminated Angela & Richard eliminated Angela.

ELIMINATED:  Angela - her side dish dish didn't go with her lamb.

EPISODE #11:  Squad Goals.                                                        8 Left.

TOP KITCHEN - Team Ramsay,

MIDDLE KITCHEN - Team Arrington,

BASEMENT KITCHEN - Team Blais with only 2 players left.

CHALLENGE:  Cooking in their team has 30 minutes to create a 3-course beautiful meal which must be cohesive.  Must include 1 app., 1 entree, & 1 dessert.  Must communicate with your team.

- Jordan of Team Ramsay became very close off from his team,

- Team Arrington DID NOT talk among themselves.  Acted like individual.

              JUDGING:

BEST DISH MENU:  from the Basement Kitchen - Team Blais - won the Safety.

ELIMINATION CHALLENGE:  Comfort Casual Chicken & /waffle 

- In 25 minutes Elevated Chicken & Waffle dish.  Richard will Mentor.

Nyesh picked Von who didn't listen to his team members &

Gordon picked Jordon who had a bad day,

Jordon - Breasts & Von - Drumsticks

ELIMINATED:  Gordon picked the Drumsticks & Nyesh picked the Drumsticks, too.

ELIMINATED:  Von.

EPISODE #12:  Bingo, Bango, Bento.                                             7 Left.

Team competitions is over & they will cook as individuals.  Also, Immunity Pin is no longer good.  Top Kitchen is closed for this week, only.

MIDDLE KITCHEN:  based on how they cook so far:  Gabi, Zach, Christina, & Izahya.

BASEMENT KITCHEN:  Mada, Nicole, & Jordan.

CHALLENGE:  Japanese Bento Box.

- Must include one sushi roll, one cooked protein, & one tempura item.

PRIZE:  a Time Token which adds 10 seconds head start grab OR takes away 10 seconds from someone else.

- Christine forgot to grab rice BUT grab rice in the Mid-round Drop.

MID-ROUND DROP:  Sake or Vegetables.

        JUDGING:

TOP 2:  The Tuna Dish from Christine & The Shrimp Dish from Mada - both cooking in the Top Kitchen

                    WINNER OF THE TOKEN:  Mada.

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Gordon is the Mentor.

- Moving to Dinner, In 25 minutes Create a Japanese-inspired Steak dish using an expensive Japanese Wagyu Beef.

GOING TO ELIMINATION:  Izahya, Nicole, & Gabi.

- Wagyu w/Mushroom - Izahya,

- Wagyu w/Tempura & Vegetbles - Nicole,

- Wagyu w Turnips - Gabi.

- Nicole is ALWAYS looking like a sad sag.

ELIMINATED: Richard & Nyesha both picked Nicole.

ELIMINATED:  Nicole.

    EPISODE #13:  Picture Perfect.                                            6 Left.

GUEST:  Tini Younger, a Player from S-2.

- She demonstrated how she can create a dish by seeing a photo in a couple of seconds.   

CHALLENGE:  In 30 minutes recreate a dish from a photo you'll see when the platform arrives.

MADA'S TIME TOKEN:  he will use it for himself giving him 10 extra seconds on the platform.  

- Izahya & Gabi in the Basement,

- Christine & Mada in the Top Kitchen,

- Zach & Jordan - in the Middle Kitchen.

MID-ROUND DROP:  a second look at the photo & make any adjustments.

        JUDGING:

TOP 2 DISHES:  Shrimp Dumplings by Christina & Pork Belly Ramen by Gabi.

                  WINNER:  Christina -Next Week in the Top Kitchen.   

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Mentor by Richard.

- Zach, Izahya, & Mada.

- In 25 minutes Create your cookoff seafood risotto.

                      JUDGING

- By Nyesha & Gordon.

ELIMINATED:  Both Voted for Mada, 

EPISODE #14:  Kombucha Kutlture.                                                5 Left.

TOP KITCHEN:  Gabi & Christina - Mento Ramsay,

MIDDLE KITCHEN:  Jordan - Mentor Nyesha,

BASEMENT KITCHEN:  Izahya & Zach - Mentor Richard.

CHALLENGE: Working with an ingredient that has exploded in popularity - Kombucha in 30 minutes by creating a next-level dish using kombucha.

MID-ROUND DROP:  Starch - A Bowl of Rice.

              JUDGING

TOP DISH:  Gabi - won a Time Token & going into the SemiFinals.

SAFE:  Zach & Christina.

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Jordan & Izahya.

- Cooking in a Wok & only pan that they used.

- Nyesha is a Mentor.

                JUDGING

BY:  Gordon & Richard.

- Izahya - Pad Thai - slightly grease),

- Jordan - Udon Noodle   (Pork is dry)

ELIMINATED:  by Richard is Izahya & by Gordon is Izahya.

ELIMINATED:  Izahya.

EPISODE #15:  Taste of Success.                                              4 Left.

   FINAL 4:  Gabi, Christina, Jordan & Zach.

          THE SEMI-FINALS.

CHALLENGE:  In 30 minutes Create a dish that highlights one of the classic taste elements.

TOP KITCHEN:  Gabi - all to herself,  Will use her time token for herself,

MIDDLE KITCHEN:  Zack & Christina,

BASEMENT:  Jordan.

                                    JUDGING

- 2 going to the Finals

TOP 2 DISHES:  The Scallops by Gabi 

                             The Charred Fillet by Christine.

ELIMINATION ROUND:  Jordan vs. Zack.

- 30 minutes to create a Black-tie dish worthy of the finale using Champagne.  Ramsay will mentor.

   - Pan Roasted Turbot - Jordan

   - Veal Cutlet - Zach.

         JUDGING

Nyesha & Richard and Both voted on The Veal Cutlet by Zack to go to the finals.

ELIMINATED:  Jordan - still tries to do too much & forgets a lot about his dish.

ESIPODE #16:  The Final Level.                                                       3 Left.

                 Zack, Christina, & Gabi.

They arrive & find Tucker, Winner of Season #2 to give them some advice, then the chefs arrive & the competition begins.

CHALLENGE:  Create a stunning 3-course meal.  Start in the basement with a beautiful appetizer, with Richard mentor.  Then move up to the middle kitchen to prepare a delicious seafood dish, with Nyesha mentor.  And finally, the Tip Kitchen, with Gordon mentor ultimately main course in 90 minutes to cook all 3 dishes.

They go to each kitchen & find their family there wishing them good luck.

BASEMENT:  Zach - Pan-Seared Scallops,

                        Christina - Pan-Roasted Prawns,

                        Gabi - SpicedPork Meatball.

MIDDLE KITCHEN:  Christina - Lobster, butter poached.

                                     Gabi - PanRoasted Sea Bream,

                                     Zack - Crispy skin Sea Bass.

TOP KITCHEN:  Christina - Rack of Venison,

                              Zack - Filet Mignon,

                             Gabi - New York Strip.

        THE WINNER IS GABI.