John Tesar

The eight contestants split into two teams, tasked to transform an empty space into a pop-up restaurant within 24 hours.

The chefs face a mountain of baking ingredients pointing to a biscuit challenge; barbecue master Rodney Scott tasks the chefs to prepare a whole hog and three side dishes for 150 barbecue lovers, including country music star Darius Rucker.

It's the new versus the old, as the eight new chefs must face off with returning contestants. Splitting into two teams, they must battle for immunity.

Contestants are put through a blindfold taste challenge. The chefs create childhood-inspired dishes for the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital charity gala.

Invited to dine at the home of a local Charleston chef, the contestants are challenged to create their own family-styled feast.

The chefs join Tom Colicchio on a shrimping trip. The contestants must create a whimsical brunch for the famed Charleston Hat Ladies in the elimination round.