Gabriel Pascuzzi

The cast will be thrown into the demanding kitchen of famed Fleur de Lys for the quickfire challenge where guest judge Hubert Keller joins host Katie Lee Joel and two other judges to help to make the decision on who must "pack up their knives" first.

Fifteen of the country's best chefs compete in Portland, Oregon. For their first challenge, chefs combine their favorite ingredients into one cohesive dish. Contestants must create a dish featuring one of Portland's iconic local birds.

Seventeen new culinary contestants are introduced in Las Vegas.

The eight remaining chefs split into teams and are tasked with creating a Chef's Table restaurant concept, where they must serve a seven-course, high-end tasting menu to the judges and all-star panel.

Wedding bells are ringing; in a city famous for its quickie marriages, the chefs cater to a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party; they compete in teams of men and women; celebrity chef Todd English serves as guest judge.

The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.