Contestants pair up for an untraditional surf-and-turf challenge where tensions run high. The only chef without a partner is given a crucial role.

While selecting teams, new alliances are forged and bonds are broken. The chefs then host a five-course dinner inspired by the four seasons.

An emotional elimination decision leaves the house divided. In a cheesy dessert challenge, the judge determines the time allotted to each chef.

Two chefs are going home in the competition’s first double elimination, where savory dishes must feature a chocolate-forward spin.

Using ingredients from different global cuisines, the chefs go head-to-head with bold flavors. The final four collaborate for a party of food critics.

In the last challenge, chefs must draw from personal stories to craft the perfect progressive menu. Finally, each makes their case for victory.