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Episode 1: History Never RepeatsDec 1, 2010 · 42m
Bravo's Top Chef congregates a dream team of 18 past cheftestants who nearly won the title to return to see if they have what it takes. The 2010 Primetime Emmy Award-winning Top Chef returns to New York City for Season 8 with host Padma Lakshmi and head judge chef Tom Colicchio, alongside judges Gail Simmons and new this season, best-selling author and chef, Anthony Bourdain.
Episode 2: Night at the MuseumDec 8, 2010 · 42m
Joe Jonas challenges chefs to create a snack for children; breakfasts inspired by a dinosaur's diet.
Episode 3: New York's FinestDec 15, 2010 · 42m
A mise-en-place relay race; chefs cook in four of New York's finest restaurants.
Episode 4: Advantage ChefDec 22, 2010 · 42m
The chefs unexpectedly find themselves without even their knives when they are asked to make stuffing. Next up is catering an event at the U.S. Open.
Episode 5: Dim Sum Lose SumJan 5, 2011 · 42m
Episode 6: We're Gonna Need a Bigger BoatJan 12, 2011 · 42m
Contestants are taken on a fishing expedition.
Episode 7: Restaurant Wars: One Night OnlyJan 19, 2011 · 42m
Fish fillet contest; chefs must open ``one night only'' restaurants in New York City.
Episode 8: An Offer They Can't RefuseFeb 2, 2011 · 42m
Designer Isaac Mizrahi judges. Contestants are judged on presentation and plating; traditional three-course Italian meal.
Episode 9: Feeding FallonFeb 9, 2011 · 42m
Episode 10: Lock DownFeb 16, 2011 · 42m
It’s a Sesame Street kind of day when the chefs find themselves cooking to please Muppet palates. Next they are tasked with making a dish at a Target store.
Episode 11: For the GulfFeb 23, 2011 · 42m
Episode 12: Give Me Your Huddled MassesMar 2, 2011 · 42m
The chefs need to make something out of nothing; the contestants head to Ellis Island, where they must make a dish based on their heritage.
Episode 13: Fit for a KingMar 9, 2011 · 42m
The chefs set sail for the Bahamas, and each participates in a culinary duel against the person who was crowned the winner during their first stint on the show. Later, they create meals for Bahamian royalty, but it's a royal pain with limited cooking equipment.
Episode 14: Island FeverMar 16, 2011 · 42m
The contestants cater a yacht club's anniversary party, but only after they have gone conch fishing.
Episode 15: Last SupperMar 23, 2011 · 42m
Episode 16: FinaleMar 30, 2011 · 42m
The remaining two chefs have no time to digest what just happened as their final challenge is immediately announced.
The 2 finalists choose their sous-chefs... blindfolded!
Episode 17: Reunion SpecialApr 6, 2011 · 42m