Episodes 16

1 Sin City Vice

August 19, 2009

55m

17 fresh chefs infiltrate sin city to take on culinary challenges in the season six premier.

2 Bachelor/Ette Party

August 26, 2009

44m

The male chefs and the female chefs compete in a battle of the sexes in catering a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.

3 Thunderbirds

September 2, 2009

55m

The chefs will be creating meals for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the most renowned aircraft demonstration squadron.

4 Vivre Las Vegas

September 9, 2009

55m

The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.

5 Camping

September 16, 2009

44m

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.

6 Penn & Teller

September 23, 2009

44m

The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.

7 Dinner Party

October 7, 2009

44m

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.

8 Pigs and Pinot

October 14, 2009

44m

The chefs head to guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant to host a ``Pig and Pinot'' event.

9 Restaurant Wars

October 21, 2009

42m

Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant is taken over by the contestants and then he serves as their guest judge.

10 Meat Natalie

October 28, 2009

42m

The chefs head to Las Vegas to visit "Craft Steak" and cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.

11 All Stars Dinner

November 4, 2009

42m

Past chefs recount their favorite moments from the series.

12 Strip Around the World

November 11, 2009

42m

The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish. Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.

13 Culinary Olympics

November 18, 2009

42m

A challenge based on the Bocuse d'Or. Guest judges include Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller.

14 Finale (1)

December 2, 2009

42m

The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.

15 Finale (2)

December 9, 2009

42m

The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of 'Top Chef.'

16 Watch What Happens Reunion

December 16, 2009

42m

Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.

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