S8E1 - History Never Repeats
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.
Dec. 1, 2010, midnight
S8E2 - Night at the Museum
Joe Jonas challenges chefs to create a snack for children; breakfasts inspired by a dinosaur's diet.
Dec. 8, 2010, midnight
S8E3 - New York's Finest
A mise-en-place relay race; chefs cook in four of New York's finest restaurants.
Dec. 15, 2010, midnight
S8E4 - Advantage Chef
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.
Dec. 22, 2010, midnight
S8E5 - Dim Sum Lose Sum
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Jan. 5, 2011, midnight
S8E6 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
Contestants are taken on a fishing expedition.
Jan. 12, 2011, midnight
S8E7 - Restaurant Wars: One Night Only
Fish fillet contest; chefs must open ``one night only'' restaurants in New York City.
Jan. 19, 2011, midnight
S8E8 - An Offer They Can't Refuse
Designer Isaac Mizrahi judges. Contestants are judged on presentation and plating; traditional three-course Italian meal.
Feb. 2, 2011, midnight
S8E9 - Feeding Fallon
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Feb. 9, 2011, midnight
S8E10 - Lock Down
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.
Feb. 16, 2011, midnight
S8E11 - For the Gulf
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Feb. 23, 2011, midnight
S8E12 - Give Me Your Huddled Masses
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.
March 2, 2011, midnight
S8E13 - Fit for a King
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.
March 9, 2011, midnight
S8E14 - Island Fever
The contestants cater a yacht club's anniversary party, but only after they have gone conch fishing.
March 16, 2011, midnight
S8E15 - Last Supper
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March 23, 2011, midnight
S8E16 - Finale
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!
March 30, 2011, midnight
S8E17 - Reunion Special
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April 6, 2011, midnight