Top Chef Episode Guide

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Common Threads

Original Airdate: 2008-04-30

Synopsis:

Using one ingredient, the chefs must create a healthy meal using only a microwave.

Improv

Original Airdate: 2008-04-23

Synopsis:

The chefs must create a dessert to satisfy the sweet-tooth of chef Johnny Iuzzini; the chefs get a lesson in improvisations from comedy troupe, Second City.

Tailgating

Original Airdate: 2008-04-16

Synopsis:

The chefs must create a dish that works together and enhances the flavor of a particular drink.

The Elements

Original Airdate: 2008-04-09

Synopsis:

The chefs compete in a complex taste test; the chefs cater an upscale charity event.

Film Food

Original Airdate: 2008-04-02

Synopsis:

The chefs show off their knife skills for guest judge Daniel Boulud; film critic Richard Roeper hosts a cinematic-inspired dinner party.

Block Party

Original Airdate: 2008-03-26

Synopsis:

Famed Mexican cuisine chef Rick Bayless puts the aspiring chefs through the paces as they put on a neighborhood fiesta.

Zoo Food

Original Airdate: 2008-03-19

Synopsis:

The chefs shop at a local Farmer's Market for ingredients for their quick-fire dishes; guest judge Wylie Dufresne; the chefs must cook and cater at an event in an unusual location for their next challenge.

Chicago: Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better

Original Airdate: 2008-03-12

Synopsis:

The 16 rising chefs have to put their own twist on a Chicago staple and then serve it to host Padma Lakshmi and guest judge Rocco DiSpirito; the first elimination challenge is a head to head competition.