Chefs often describe their jobs as being 24/7. Michael Symon and Esther Choi put that to the test as 24 chefs face 24 challenges in 24 nonstop hours. The chefs take on eight shifts, each testing a different skill, for a chance to win $50,000.
EPISODE 1
Shift 1: Speed
Michael Symon and Esther Choi welcome 24 elite chefs into the arena where they will spend the next 24 hours cooking; the first three-hour shift tests their speed; Jet Tila separates the leaders of the pack from the chefs on the brink of elimination.
EPISODE 2
Shift 2: Adaptability
During hours three through six, the chefs must adapt to constant twists and turns; Michael Symon and Esther Choi have two chefs face elimination immediately; the competitors navigate curveballs from Stephanie Izard in order to make it to hour seven.
EPISODE 3
Shift 3: Resourcefulness
Fatigue sets in as the chefs face hours seven and eight in this intense culinary journey; Michael Symon and Esther Choi put forth three challenges, in which the chefs must turn one bag of ingredients into three distinct meals for judge Scott Conant.
EPISODE 4
Shift 4: Teamwork
Michael Symon and Esther Choi present their toughest task yet - teamwork; working with chefs they just met hours ago, the competitors have to strategize, collaborate and execute under the critical eyes of guest judges Michael and Bryan Voltaggio.
EPISODE 5
Shift 5: Artistry
Exhaustion becomes palpable as chefs enter hour 13 of their 24-hour competition; Michael Symon and Esther Choi challenge them with the unenviable task of turning microwave meals into works of art before judge Eric Adjepong decides who must clock out.
EPISODE 6
Shift 6: Risk Taking
Michael Symon and Esther Choi begin the most devious shift of all as the chefs earn points during each challenge; they'll be tested in cooking, strategy and much more as judge Maneet Chauhan decides their fate two shifts shy of a massive pay day.
Michael Symon
Esther Choi
