Kiya Wilhelm

Eighteen aspiring chefs from across the country, 23-years-old or younger, begin the competition.

The final two chefs compete, after which the last chef standing wins the grand prize.

The chefs must replicate the very first challenge in "Hell's Kitchen" history: breaking down squid perfectly for chef Ramsay; Gordon discovers the blue team has served up raw chicken during dinner service.

Both teams are put to the test as they take on their first dinner service preparing dinner for boxing legend Mike Tyson and racecar driver Kurt Busch.

The chefs must make brunch for 60 hungry Caesars Palace employees, fresh off the night shift; one chef takes the fall during the use of a punishment pass, earning the respect of both teams; dinner service leads some chefs to crack under the pressure.

The chefs take on a new type of challenge when the restaurant is closed for chef Ramsay's daughter's 21st birthday party; one team rises to the occasion, while the other serves up its biggest disappointment thus far.