TV Guide: Top Chef

Season Finale Part 1

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 10:00 PM BRAVO The scene shifts from Sin City to Napa Valley, Cal., in Part 1 of the two-part Season 6 finale. The four remaining chefs try to seal the deal with an ideal meal in the penultimate challenge.

Holiday Special

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 26 02:00 PM BRAVO Cuisine contestants from seasons past---including Stephen Asprinio, Tiffani Faison, Betty Fraser, Marcel Vigneron and Tre Wilcox---return to spice up the holidays in a cook-off featuring a prize of $20,000. Guest judges include Alfred Portale, Eric Ripert, Alan Wong, Elizabeth Falkner and Norman Van Aken. Host Padma Lakshmi heads the judges table with Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and Ted Allen.

12 Days of Christmas

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 26 01:00 PM BRAVO A holiday-themed outing is on the menu, with domestic guru Martha Stewart overseeing the quickfire challenge. Then, the cooks cater a Christmas cocktail party hosted by actress and guest judge Natasha Richardson, with proceeds benefiting AIDS research.

Foo Fighters Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 26 12:00 PM BRAVO In a Thanksgiving-themed episode, the gastronomes try to rise to the top of the food charts by creating cuisine for the rock band Foo Fighters. Restaurateur Grant Achatz is the guest judge.

4-Star All-Stars

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 26 11:00 AM BRAVO Culinary competitors from Seasons 1 and 2 gather together for a cook-off. Harold Dieterle, Stephen Asprinio, Tiffani Faison and Dave Martin are pitted against Ilan Hall, Sam Talbot, Elia Aboumrad and Marcel Vigneron. The two teams then serve up their fare to the Season 3 cast.

Thanksgiving

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 26 10:00 AM BRAVO The contestants cook up Thanksgiving dinner and are challenged to prepare cuisine using only canned goods. Anthony Bourdain serves as guest judge.

All-Stars Dinner

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 26 09:00 AM BRAVO Fan-favorite series contestants from past seasons return to dish out culinary fare and dish on memorable moments in a full-course event hosted by Season 5 chef Fabio Viviani. The cooks include Tiffani Faison, Harold Dieterle, Marcel Vigneron, Ilan Hall, Dale Levitski, Casey Thompson, Hung Huynh, Richard Blais, Lisa Fernandes, Carla Hall and Stefan Richter.

Culinary Olympics

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 10:00 PM BRAVO The leftover chefs participate in an elite cooking competition established by notable French chef Paul Bocuse. His chef son Jerome guest judges with culinary figure Thomas Keller. Also appearing: Daniel Boulud, Gavin Kaysen, Timothy Hollingsworth, Alessandro Stratta and Traci Des Jardins.

Strip Around the World

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 09:00 PM BRAVO The six remaining contestants check in to create a hotel-themed breakfast-in-bed dish. Author and culinary personality Nigella Lawson is the guest judge.

Meat Natalie

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 08:00 PM BRAVO A list of television shows compiled by TV GUIDE editors inspires the cooks to serve up a TV dinner. Later, the chefs create a culinary spread for actress Natalie Portman and her posse at a Vegas restaurant owned by Tom Colicchio.

Restaurant Wars

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 07:00 PM BRAVO The galloping gourmets take on the sprawling and time-tested "Restaurant Wars" challenge, in which they must manage all aspects of a restaurant owned by "Top Chef Masters" player Rick Moonen. The tasks include serving, cooking and hosting. Moonen serves up a guest-judge turn.

Pigs and Pinot

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 06:00 PM BRAVO Pork and wine revolve around the chefs' task to host a "Pigs and Pinot" affair. Charlie Palmer is the guest judge.

Dinner Party

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 05:00 PM BRAVO The chefs try to hit the jackpot when the results of a slot machine define the guidelines for the quickfire challenge. They then serve up a special dinner for a culinary-council collective. Appearing: Tyler Florence; Tom Douglas; Nancy Silverton; Govind Armstrong; and Takashi Yagihashi. Florence also serves as the guest judge.

Penn & Teller

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 04:00 PM BRAVO The chefs will need a trick up their sleeve when they conjure up culinary magic for comic illusionists Penn and Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein is the guest judge.

Camping

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 03:00 PM BRAVO The challenge gets campy when the food fighters visit a campsite and concoct a menu for a collection of Las Vegas cowboys. They must also cook with cactus. Texas chef and "Top Chef Masters" player Tim Love is the guest judge.

Vivre Las Vegas

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 02:00 PM BRAVO It's a French connection when the food fighters form pairs to whip up delectable French dishes. Culinary masters Joel Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho make appearances.

Thunderbirds

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 01:00 PM BRAVO The chefs fly high when they create food fare for a renowned aircraft demonstration squadron---the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Restaurateur Mark Peel serves as guest judge.