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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

Padma Lakshmi

Host

Ashleigh Shanti

Contestant

Buddha Lo

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 A hit reality competition series that celebrates the culinary arts with a window into the competitive, pressurized environment of world-class cookery. Details Episode 8 Airs Apr 27 A hit reality competition series that celebrates the culinary arts with a window into the competitive, pressurized environment of world-class cookery. Details Episode 9 Airs May 4 A hit reality competition series that celebrates the culinary arts with a window into the competitive, pressurized environment of world-class cookery. Details Episode 10 Airs May 11 A hit reality competition series that celebrates the culinary arts with a window into the competitive, pressurized environment of world-class cookery. 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
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