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Season 1 – Top Chef Masters

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World-renowned chefs compete in a series of culinary challenges.
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Top Chef Masters — Season 1

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Scott Tobias AV Club 09/05/2019
A
There's no reality-show tension in that, but there are other, more valuable compensations. Go to Full Review Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred 03/28/2020
A-
The show is masterful in the way it uses all of the original series best elements and puts them into a package that in some ways is better than the original. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media 09/05/2019
3/5
The fact that they're already famous in the culinary community also means that they don't have to be obnoxious or show off to convince anyone of their talents. And the judges are a little bit nicer, too. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Kelly Choi

Host

James Oseland

Judge

Gael Greene

Judge

Jay Rayner

Judge

Rick Bayless

Contestant

Art Smith

Contestant

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 10, 2009 Masters Get Schooled The first four competitors are introduced; the chefs are challenged to whip up a creative and tasty dessert. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 17, 2009 The Lost Supper The chefs must create an amuse-bouche using ingredients found in a vending machine; making a meal inspired by the television show "Lost." Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 24, 2009 Offal Tasty Creating a quick dish based on color; the chefs hit the streets of Los Angeles to make offal for pedestrians. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 8, 2009 Magic Chefs The chefs must each cook an egg using only one hand; guests include actor Neil Patrick Harris. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 15, 2009 Miniaturize Me The chefs re-create a junk-food classic and make the perfect three-course mini-meal; guests Jeff Lewis and Jenni Pulos ("Flipping Out"). Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 22, 2009 Trick in a Box The chefs display their talents in a grocery store; a mystery box holds the ingredients for the elimination challenge meal. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 29, 2009 Champions Round Begins The top six chefs get a surprise as they prepare to cook their signature dishes. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 5, 2009 Dietary Restrictions The five remaining chefs engage in a battle of burgers; guests include actress Zooey Deschanel and filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 12, 2009 Masters of Disaster The remaining four chefs wear blindfolds for their final quick-fire challenge; the chefs use their leadership skills to cater a large event without touching the food themselves. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 19, 2009 Top Chef Master The final three chefs call upon memories from the past to create a four-course meal; the winner is announced. Details

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Top Chef Masters — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Paul Starkman
Network
Bravo
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Special Interest, Reality, Game Show
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 10, 2009
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