Season 5: Redemption

(2012)
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Episodes 8

1 Resourcefulness

November 4, 2012

1h

These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.

2 Innovation

November 11, 2012

1h

The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.

3 Simplicity

November 18, 2012

1h

Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate

4 Transformation

November 25, 2012

1h

The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.

5 Risk

December 2, 2012

1h

An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.

6 Fusion

December 9, 2012

1h

The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.

7 Transcendence

December 16, 2012

1h

The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.

8 Passion and Respect

December 23, 2012

1h

Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.

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