An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and 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.
Top Chef (Season 6)
Sin City Vice (Episode 1)
Air date: 2009-08-19
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: 17 fresh chefs infiltrate sin city to take on culinary challenges in the season six premier.
Bachelor/Ette Party (Episode 2)
Air date: 2009-08-26
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: The male chefs and the female chefs compete in a battle of the sexes in catering a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.
Thunderbirds (Episode 3)
Air date: 2009-09-02
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: The chefs will be creating meals for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the most renowned aircraft demonstration squadron.
Vivre Las Vegas (Episode 4)
Air date: 2009-09-09
Runtime: 55 min
Overview: The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.
Camping (Episode 5)
Air date: 2009-09-16
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: The contestants cook with cactus, sleep under the stars, and prepare a menu for Las Vegas cowboys; chef Tim Love serves as a guest judge.
Penn & Teller (Episode 6)
Air date: 2009-09-23
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.
Dinner Party (Episode 7)
Air date: 2009-10-07
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: A slot machine determines the guidelines for the quick-fire challenge; the contestants prepare a special dinner for members of the Macy's Culinary Council.
Pigs and Pinot (Episode 8)
Air date: 2009-10-14
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: The chefs head to guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant to host a ``Pig and Pinot'' event.
Restaurant Wars (Episode 9)
Air date: 2009-10-21
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant is taken over by the contestants and then he serves as their guest judge.
Meat Natalie (Episode 10)
Air date: 2009-10-28
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The chefs head to Las Vegas to visit "Craft Steak" and cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.
All Stars Dinner (Episode 11)
Air date: 2009-11-04
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Past chefs recount their favorite moments from the series.
Strip Around the World (Episode 12)
Air date: 2009-11-11
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish. Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.
Culinary Olympics (Episode 13)
Air date: 2009-11-18
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: A challenge based on the Bocuse d'Or. Guest judges include Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller.
Finale (1) (Episode 14)
Air date: 2009-12-02
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.
Finale (2) (Episode 15)
Air date: 2009-12-09
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of 'Top Chef.'
Watch What Happens Reunion (Episode 16)
Air date: 2009-12-16
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.
Seasons
Episodes 12
Episodes 13
Episodes 16
Episodes 15
Episodes 15
Episodes 16
Episodes 15
Episodes 17
Episodes 18
Episodes 17
Episodes 17
Episodes 15
Episodes 15
Episodes 14
Episodes 14
Episodes 15
Episodes 14
Episodes 14
Episodes 14
Episodes 14
Episodes 14
Episodes 14
Episodes 18