The chefs are set loose in downtown San Antonio with a bike and $100 a la 'Pee-wee's Big Adventure.'

The chefs go head-to-head at a food drive/block party.

The chefs create dishes for guest judge Charlize Theron, inspired by her role in 'Snow White & The Huntsman.'

The chefs split into teams and create a restaurant from the ground up.

For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs split into teams and face off in an ultimate BBQ showdown.

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.

In a double elimination, the game is on as the cheftestants pair up and cook for a group of famous chefs sharing a common thread -- their love of hunting.

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 take over the food court at the rodeo and take part in their own competition -- a chili cook-off!

In the Elimination Challenge, the chefs cook for Dallas high society.

The chefs must create a feast and cater to a Quincinera party, a coming of age celebration in the Mexican culture.

The remaining chefs must rise to the challenge to earn a slot in the final 16.

The new season brings 29 chefs to the Lone Star state where only 16 will advance to the competition and earn a 'Top Chef' coat.

Andy Cohen talks to Season 8's cheftestants and judges.

The final two chefs compete for the title of "Top Chef."

The chefs cater an upscale lunch party for the Nassau Yacht Club’s 80th anniversary,

The chefs cook for Bahamian Royalty with minimal cooking equipment.

The chefs head to Ellis Island where they are tasked with creating a dish based on their heritage.

The chefs provide the seafood at a charity event benefiting the fishermen of the Gulf region.

For the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must make a cookie that pleases the 'Sesame Street' gang.

The chefs appear on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon' and cater the host's birthday party.

The chefs prepare a traditional three-course Italian meal in one of New York's most famous and exclusive restaurants, Rao's.

The chefs must open “one night only” restaurants in New York City.

The chefs go fishing for their ingredients and serve up the catch of the day at an end of summer beach party.

The chefs go to Chinatown and make dim sum for hundreds of locals.

The chefs cater a launch party for the US Open.

In the Elimination Challenge, the chefs cook in four of New York's finest restaurants.

The chefs cook breakfast inspired by a dinosaur's diet for kids and their parents at the American Museum of Natural History.

The All-Stars are back in the Top Chef kitchen.

Andy Cohen chats up Season 7's cheftestants and judges.

The final three chefs battle it out for the title of "Top Chef."

The final cheftestants head to Singapore for the penultimate challenge.

The chefs come up with space food creations.

The six remaining chefs take over two concession stands at Nationals Park in D.C., creating game snacks for the die-hard fans of the Washington Nationals major league baseball team.

For the Elimination, the chefs must transform a well-known dish into something entirely new.

The chefs are blindfolded in a classic cooking relay race for the elimination. Then it's Restaurant Wars time!

The chefs are tasked with creating a dish based on one of the foreign embassies in D.C

For Elimination, they must prepare a power lunch at the city's elite Palm restaurant.

The chefs battle it out in a culinary version of the Cold War.

For the Elimination Challenge, they go to a Virginian farm to cook with fresh ingredients.

For the Elimination, the chefs are tested on their level of hospitality service, creating a menu suitable for Hilton Hotels and Resorts' global travelers.

The chefs prepare a classic picnic feast for Capitol Hill interns at Mount Vernon,

The chefs must take over the cafeteria at the local middle school.

The 17 new cheftestants team up for their first Elimination Challenge in which they must create a dish that represents their own constituency, where they are from and what they represent.

The final three chef's battle it out to cook the best meal of their lives.

The remaining cheftestants head to Napa Valley.

The competition is heating up as this week's challenge is based on the Bocuse d'Or.

Have dinner with some of your past Top Chef favorites.

The cheftestants visit Tom's restaurant, Craftsteak in Las Vegas to cook for Natalie Portman and friends.

The cheftestants take over Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant – rm Seafood.

The chefs work in conjunction with Food & Wine magazine to host one of Palmer’s famous Pigs and Pinot events.

The chefs must prepare a special dinner for Macy’s Culinary Council members Tyler Florence, Tom Douglas, Nancy Silverton, Govind Armstrong, and Takashi Yagihashi.

The cheftestants must roll up their culinary sleeves when they are asked to put on a show and deconstruct a classic dish for the masters of illusion, Penn and Teller.

For the Elimination Challenge, they must sleep under the stars at a camping site and plan a menu for some Las Vegas cowboys.

The contestants are put to the test when they must pair up to make the perfect French dish for some of France's culinary greats.

The chefs are given limited time and supplies to create a plentiful meal for the masses at Nellis Air Force Base.

The cheftestants adapt swiftly to a city famous for its quickie marriages by catering to a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.

The 17 new cheftestants are in for a sweet surprise when they team up for their first challenge to create a dish based on their own signature vices.

The final chef’s battle it out to cook the best meal of their lives and earn the prestigious title of Bravo's "Top Chef" in the final episode of Top Chef: New York.

The remaining chefs take their skills outside New York City to compete in the final challenges that will determine who takes home the title of “Top Chef.”

It's the chefs' last chance to impress the judges before the finale and things get heated as the chef'testants pull out all the stops to avoid being cut.

The chef'testants get the opportunity to cook in one of the best restaurants in the world, three-star Michelin winner Le Bernardin.

The Season 5 chefs compete against <i>Top Chef</i> alumni in a Super Bowl Cook-off.

The chefs cook for Dan Barber at Blue Hill farm.

Toby Young joins the Judges Table.

Martha Stewart and Natasha Richardson are holiday guests.

The chefs cook something old, new, borrowed, and blue

Guest judge Rocco DiSpirito gets a super-fast food demo

The band and the chefs meet in Rochester

Cooking for would-be contestants at Craft.

Guest judge Jean George Vongerichten samples ethnic flavors

Judges and chefs return to discuss the season with Host Andy Cohen.

The pressure is on as Tim Zagat helps choose this season's winner.

Four remaining chefs travel to Puerto Rico to battle for three spots.

Contestants must prove their butchering skills to Guest Judge Rick Tramonto.

Guests Anthony Bourdain and José Andrés judge restaurants created from scratch.

Sam Talbot returns as salad reigns supreme.

Contestants are forced to take sides at a wedding.

The recession hits home as chefs must feed a family with a strict budget.

Chefs get a lesson in cooking off the cuff after visiting a comedy troupe.

Daniel Boulud judges as chefs are asked to go Hollywood.

Chefs must cater to sports fans with a love for beer.

Natural forces play a part at a charity event.

Contestants are changing the face of street food.

Chefs create a menu using foods found in animal's natural diet.

Guests Rocco DiSpirito and Anthony Bourdain judge contestants asked to reinvent a classic dish.

Familiar faces return to battle for a $20,000 prize.

Contestants reunite in Chicago for the announcement of Fan Favorite.

Chefs are assigned famous sous-chefs and a winner is chosen.

Remaining contestants travel to Aspen to compete for winner.

Back in NYC, the chefs visit Le Cirque for a quickfire.

The skies aren't so friendly when the chefs must tackle plane cuisine.

The chefs must use their imaginations in a grocery store.

Christopher Ciccone lends a hand in the conclusion of Restaurant Wars.

Guest Daniel Boulud demands a perfect burger.

Chefs must grapple with late night bar food and ice cream.

Rocco DiSpirito returns to judge a frozen challenge.

Chefs prepare lunch for the cast of a popular Latin novella.

The chefs are asked to mix it up with Bombay Sapphire cocktails.

Seafood skills are called into question.

An upscale BBQ demands catering skills and finesse with citrus.

New chefs must introduce themselves through their food.

The remaining two chefs vie for the title of Top Chef.

The remaining chefs travel to Hawaii to create native cuisine.

Food for couples is the passion of this episode.

The return of Restaurant Wars!

Ted Allen and Debi Mazar judge the contestants.

Chefs create an original drink, and cater to Hollywood.

Chefs must create a raw meal with limited equipment.

No one is thankful when the chefs are limited to canned goods.

Chefs are forced to get creative with unwanted animal parts.

Chefs create a meal at a fitness camp.

Updating a childhood classic dish for local firemen.

Contestants put a spin on Asian cuisine.

Season one winner Harold Dieterle returns to judge a flambe′ dish.

Guest Judge Lorraine Bracco helps pick the season winner.

A grueling challenge awaits the remaining three contestants in Vegas.

After reinventing junk food, chefs get to cook for the Napa elite.

The chefs create two restaurants and battle for a trip to Cannes Film festival.

Guest Judge Ted Allen throws a last-minute surprise at the chefs.

Chefs must impress Guest Judge Mike Yakura in this fusion challenge.

The contestants must satisfy a group of working mothers.

Can a chef make a pile vile ingredients look enticing?

Chefs create an erotic dessert for a sex club.