Nini Nguyen

Richard Blais and Brooke Williamson present a Quickfire challenge. Chef Eric Ripert arrives to enjoy a traditional French Christmas dinner with the chefs. Padma tells the chefs they're missing the final part of the tradition of Le Revillon de Noel.

The first elimination challenge takes the Chefs to the beach to cook a seafood meal - however, their only heat source will be fire.

The chefs create meals inspired by Los Angeles's unique taquerias, food trucks, mom-and-pop cafes, upscale eateries and ethnic cuisine.

A very pregnant Gail Simmons asks the chefs to feed her cravings in a special quickfire delivery, and it's time to celebrate two iconic Kentucky mainstays: local cuisine and bourbon.

Comedic superstars Ali Wong and Randall Park swing by the Top Chef kitchen for a Quickfire Challenge tasking the chefs to make the wackiest fried rice they can. Then, the chefs head to the famed Getty Museum to seek inspiration from the art.

Kelly Clarkson drops into the 'Top Chef' kitchen for a Quickfire based on her new movie, "Trolls: World Tour," where the chefs are tasked with combining colorful ingredients from six different musical lands to make one delicious dish.