List of Top Chef episodes

!!Top Chef' is a popular American reality competition television series that premiered on March 8, 2006, on the cable television network Bravo. The show features chefs competing against each other in various culinary challenges. They are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode. The show has spawned multiple seasons and special editions, making it a significant part of contemporary culinary culture. This article provides a comprehensive list of Top Chef episodes, categorized by season.

Seasons

Season 1 (2006)

The inaugural season of Top Chef introduced the format that would come to define the series. It was set in San Francisco and featured 12 chefs competing for the title.

• Top Chef: San Francisco

Season 2 (2006-2007)

The second season took the competition to Los Angeles, raising the stakes and the intensity of the challenges.

• Top Chef: Los Angeles

Season 3 (2007)

Season three moved to Miami, introducing new challenges influenced by the city's vibrant culture and culinary scene.

• Top Chef: Miami

Season 4 (2008)

The fourth season was set in Chicago and is notable for its diverse range of culinary challenges, reflecting the city's rich food culture.

• Top Chef: Chicago

Season 5 (2008-2009)

Top Chef moved to New York City for its fifth season, taking advantage of the city's status as a global culinary capital.

• Top Chef: New York

Season 6 (2009)

Season six took the competition to Las Vegas, incorporating elements of the city's high-stakes gambling and entertainment industries into the challenges.

• Top Chef: Las Vegas

Season 7 (2010)

The seventh season was set in Washington D.C., and featured challenges inspired by the city's political and international character.

• Top Chef: Washington D.C.

Season 8 (2010-2011)

Season eight, Top Chef: All-Stars, brought back contestants from previous seasons for another chance at the title, set in New York City.

• Top Chef: All-Stars

Season 9 (2011-2012)

The ninth season took the chefs to Texas, with challenges spread across Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio.

• Top Chef: Texas

Season 10 (2012-2013)

Set in Seattle, season ten's challenges were influenced by the Pacific Northwest's culinary traditions and ingredients.

• Top Chef: Seattle

Season 11 (2013-2014)

Top Chef: New Orleans brought the competition to Louisiana, incorporating the region's rich culinary heritage into the show.

• Top Chef: New Orleans

Season 12 (2014-2015)

The twelfth season was set in Boston, Massachusetts, and featured challenges inspired by New England's history and cuisine.

• Top Chef: Boston

Season 13 (2015-2016)

Season thirteen was a traveling season, with the competition taking place across California, from Los Angeles to San Francisco.

• Top Chef: California

Season 14 (2016-2017)

Top Chef: Charleston combined new contestants with returning veterans in South Carolina, blending Southern culinary traditions with the competition.

• Top Chef: Charleston

Season 15 (2017-2018)

The fifteenth season took the chefs to Colorado, where they faced challenges inspired by the Rocky Mountains and local cuisines.

• Top Chef: Colorado

Season 16 (2018-2019)

Top Chef: Kentucky explored the culinary traditions of Kentucky, including its famous bourbon and horse racing cultures.

• Top Chef: Kentucky

Season 17 (2020)

Season seventeen, another All-Stars season, brought back chefs from previous seasons to compete in Los Angeles.

• Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.

Season 18 (2021)

Set in Portland, Oregon, season eighteen showcased the Pacific Northwest's culinary innovations and the resilience of the restaurant industry amid challenges.

• Top Chef: Portland

Season 19 (2022)

Top Chef: Houston highlighted the diverse culinary scene of Houston, Texas, incorporating the city's multicultural influences into the competition.

• Top Chef: Houston

Special Editions

In addition to the main seasons, Top Chef has produced several special editions, including Top Chef Masters, Top Chef: Just Desserts, and Top Chef Junior, among others. These spin-offs allow different types of chefs and culinary talents to showcase their skills in the Top Chef arena.

See Also

• List of Top Chef contestants
• Top Chef Masters
• Top Chef: Just Desserts
• Top Chef Junior