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Season 23 – Top Chef

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A hit reality competition series that celebrates the culinary arts with a window into the competitive, pressurized environment of world-class cookery.
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Top Chef — Season 23

Top Chef — Season 23

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Kristen Kish

Host

Tom Colicchio

Judge

Gail Simmons

Judge

Keith Habersberger

Guest

Padma Lakshmi

Host

Ashleigh Shanti

Contestant

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 9, 2026 Carolina Roots Heading to the Carolinas with 15 new chefs; for their first Quickfire Challenge, the chefs head to Charlotte Motor Speedway where they are greeted by Kristen, Tom and Gail and the first guest judges of the season, NASCAR Hall of Famer Jimmie Johnson and two-time NASCAR cup series champion Kyle Busch. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 16, 2026 Puckerbutt For this week's Quickfire Challenge, the chefs are tasked with creating a savory dish inspired by a sweet treat. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 23, 2026 True Colors Chef Emeril Lagasse joins Kristen in the kitchen for the quickfire challenge where the chefs are tasked with giving livermush a makeover; for the elimination challenge, the chefs must honor North Carolina's rich textile history by incorporating natural food-dyed elements into their dishes; flour shop founder Amirah Kassem joins Emeril, Kristen, Tom and Gail at the judges' table. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 30, 2026 Pick a Side The chefs must team up to create a trio of dishes that take off alongside a curated wine flight. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 6, 2026 Cut and Dry Improvised cooking meets dehydration drama with Fortune Feimster in the kitchen. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 13, 2026 Going Whole Hog There's no Quickfire Challenge this week as the chefs take on a Carolina classic, whole-hog barbecue; splitting into teams of two, they gear up for a head-to-head battle showcasing five key cuts of the hog; before their Elimination Challenge begins, they venture to Charlotte and Lexington to experience Carolina BBQ at its source; it's an all-night cook where the heat is on as they'll not only need to impress the judges, but also "Top Chef" alum and pitmaster Michelle Wallace. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 20, 2026 Desserts Fit for a Queen "Southern Charm" stars Madison LeCroy and Craig Conover join Kristen Kish in the kitchen for a Quickfire inspired by Cracker Barrel's all-day menu; the chefs must split into teams of three and prepare three meals, breakfast, lunch and dinner, each inspired by southern classics; actress and guest judge Melissa Benoist joins a regal celebration in honor of Queen Charlotte's birthday and the 20th anniversary, tasking the chefs with creating a dessert. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 27, 2026 Restaurant Wars It's Restaurant Wars and this season the perennial favorite returns with a twist. Details Episode 9 Aired May 4, 2026 The Ultimate Dinner Party A Quickfire leads straight into an epic eight-course dinner for elite judges. Details Episode 10 Aired May 11, 2026 Hook, Line & Dinner Lines are cast as chefs fish, cook and face elimination by the water's edge. Details Episode 11 Aired May 18, 2026 Down the Rabbit Hole The chefs gather at Greenville's Unity Park where they're welcomed by Kristen and special guest judges Keith Habersberger and Rachel Cole of the "Try Guys"; for the Quickfire Challenge, the chefs must create a dish with elements voted on by "Top Chef" superfans; joined by chefs Niki Nakayama and Adam Cooke and retired Olympic cyclist Brent Bookwalter, the judges task the chefs with creating elevated fine dining dishes featuring rabbit in this week's Elimination Challenge. Details Episode 12 Aired May 25, 2026 Appalachian Celebration Before heading back to Charlotte, the chefs make a stop in Asheville, N.C.; there is no Quickfire Challenge as the chefs explore the city with local host and former "Top Chef" alum Ashleigh Shanti, learning about the community's relief efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while discovering the cuisine of this Appalachian region; for the Elimination Challenge, the chefs host a one-night-only event for 200 community members in recognition of their resilience. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 1, 2026 Plate Expectations For their final Quickfire Challenge, the chefs use a game of 20 questions to identify and recreate a dish made by Tom. The chefs are tasked with crafting dishes plated in unexpected ways, using unconventional vessels. Joining the judges are actress Liza Koshy, Michelin-starred chef Jon Yao and Food & Wine Editor-in-Chief Hunter Lewis. Details Episode 14 Airs Jun 8 The Final Toast The final three chefs are asked to create the best progressive four-course meal of their lives; the finalists must impress an esteemed table of diners, including Hunter Lewis, Editor-In-Chief of Food & Wine magazine; chefs Eric Ferguson, Camari Mick and Nok Suntaranon, and Top Chef alums Sara Bradley, Joe Flamm and Stephanie Izard. At the judges' table, Kristen, Tom and Gail are joined by chefs Brandon Jew and Val Cantu to determine who will be named the next Top Chef. Details

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Top Chef — Season 23

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Doreen Arquines
Network
Bravo
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Special Interest, Reality, Game Show
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 9, 2026