All-Stars

E1. History Never Repeats

Dec 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.

E2. Night at the Museum

Dec 8, 2010 · 42m

Joe Jonas challenges chefs to create a snack for children; breakfasts inspired by a dinosaur's diet.

E3. New York's Finest

Dec 15, 2010 · 42m

A mise-en-place relay race; chefs cook in four of New York's finest restaurants.

E4. Advantage Chef

Dec 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.

E5. Dim Sum Lose Sum

Jan 5, 2011 · 42m

In a series first, head judge Tom Colicchio enters the competition, challenging the chefs to beat his time in creating a dish. Then, the meal masters head to Chinatown to serve up dim sum for locals.

E6. We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

Jan 12, 2011 · 42m

The remaining culinary all-stars hook and cook a fish dish for a summer's end beach party.

E7. Restaurant Wars: One Night Only

Jan 19, 2011 · 42m

Fish fillet contest; chefs must open ``one night only'' restaurants in New York City.

E8. An Offer They Can't Refuse

Feb 2, 2011 · 42m

Designer Isaac Mizrahi judges. Contestants are judged on presentation and plating; traditional three-course Italian meal.

E9. Feeding Fallon

Feb 9, 2011 · 42m

The chefs prepare fondue. Later, they cater late-night talker Jimmy Fallon's birthday party. Fallon serves as guest judge.

E10. Lock Down

Feb 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.

E11. For the Gulf

Feb 23, 2011 · 42m

The remaining meal mavens employ a deep fryer in an attempt to please culinary star Paula Deen's precise palate. Later, the chefs serve up seafood at an event that benefits fishermen of the Gulf region. Deen and chef John Besh are guest judges.

E12. Give Me Your Huddled Masses

Mar 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.

E13. Fit for a King

Mar 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.

E14. Island Fever

Mar 16, 2011 · 42m

The contestants cater a yacht club's anniversary party, but only after they have gone conch fishing.

E15. Last Supper

Mar 23, 2011 · 42m

The still-standing chefs fashion a challenge for their fellow contestants in Season 8's final Quickfire. Then, they dish up a "last supper" for celebrity chefs Masaharu Morimoto, Wolfgang Puck and Michelle Bernstein.

E16. Finale

Mar 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!

E17. Reunion Special

Apr 6, 2011 · 42m

Host Andy Cohen serves up a reunion edition featuring the regrouped all-star food fighters, who dish on the raw antics and well-done dramas of Season 8. Appearing: series host Padma Lakshmi and judges Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons.