Synopsis

The season’s opening episode promises a dramatic start, introducing sixteen chefs from across the nation who will compete in Boston. Joining Tom, Padma, and Gail at the judges' table is Richard Blais, winner of “Top Chef All-Stars.” The chefs are immediately challenged by the series' first Sudden Death Quickfire, where one must cook with desperate urgency to avoid elimination. For the Elimination Challenge, they are tasked with recreating a dish from their earliest culinary memory – a journey in