Next Gallery: Cooking for Andy and to Honor Julia Child Previous 10621251 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston The final four gather, awaiting Padma's instructions. Previous 10621296 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Padma looks happy -- perhaps it's because she's announced that no one will be going home for this Elimination Challenge. Previous 10621301 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston The chefs look relieved, but things are never that easy. They'll be making two dishes, with the winning chef earning an automatic spot in the finale. Previous 10621256 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Curveball: they won't be cooking alone. The chefs families will be serving as their sous chefs. Previous 10621261 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Melissa gives her mom a perfect "I'm shocked!" side hug. Previous 10621266 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Gregory is thrilled to see his sister, even if she doesn't have crazy culinary chops. Previous 10621306 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston George's dad is used to calling the shots at his restaurant. Will he be able to let his son take the lead? Previous 10621321 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston The chefs gather to harvest the seafood they'll be preparing for the Elimination Challenge. Previous 10621271 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston The Pagonis men lead the charge to find as much fresh seafood as possible. Previous 10621276 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Mei's brother maybe broke part of the boat -- so they had to reel their spoils in by hand. Previous 10621281 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston This boat is handing out free samples. Previous 10621311 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston It looks like the chefs have netted a lot to work with. Previous 10621316 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Back to shore to start cooking. Previous 10621286 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Melissa and her mother sort through the seafood for their favorite options. Previous 10621291 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston We love that Gregory and his sister Jessica are matching in black and white. All the better to get them mentally synced up for competition. Previous 10621326 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Gregory and Mei pick through for their favorites. Previous 10621331 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Gregory and his sister once baked a cake to disastrous results. How bad they rode their bikes to a deserted spot to hid the evidence. Hopefully this meal goes better. Previous 10621336 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Mei is getting a bit annoyed with her brother's progress. Tom had to tell him he was burning her mushrooms. Previous 10621341 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Tom drops in on Gregory and Jessica, who appear to be faring a touch better. Previous 10621346 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston George's dad Tony is no stranger to the kitchen. Will it provide him with a major advantage over the other chefs? Previous 10621351 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Melissa is worried she's given her mom too much to do. There's no time to chat with Tom! Previous 10621356 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston The judges discuss how terrified they'd be to trust their families with their culinary fate. Previous 10621361 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Gregory presents his dish to the judges. It seems he let his own work slip when he was focusing on helping his sister. Previous 10621366 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston The judges are mixed on George's dish, but impressed with his father's work. Previous 10621371 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Melissa and her mom present their dishes to the judges. Is her mother's custard as dazzling as Melissa remembers it? Previous 10621376 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Padma takes a moment to strike a seaside pose. Previous 10621381 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston The judges look stunning in front of this rocky shore. Previous 10621386 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Richard discusses the difficulty of relinquishing control this late in the competition. Previous 10621391 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Mei serves her dishes to the judges. Will her brother's slow pace lead to a sloppy service? Previous 10621396 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Despite her tough critiques, Mei's brother did alright. Previous 10621401 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Padma doubles up on sweaters. It's cold next to the sea! Previous 10621406 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston Tom's all smiles when gossip about what kind of a boss he is comes up. Previous 10621411 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston The winner is Melissa! Welcome to the finale! Previous 10621416 Next Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston The judges soak in their great day of eating seafood by the sea. Sometimes it's hard work. Previous Pause Next 1 of 34
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