The first four competitors are introduced, and set the challenge of creating a creative and tasty dessert.
The chefs put their talents on display in a grocery store, and check out a mystery box that holds the ingredients to the elimination challenge meal.
The chefs head to Tom Bergin's Tavern on Fairfax, the oldest Irish establishment in Los Angeles, and are asked to re-invent traditional pub dishes.
The five remaining chefs play Name That Ingredient and must prepare a divine dish inspired by a Greek God.
The chefs are given three words of inspiration to use in creating their dishes during a trip to the storied improv comedy club, the Groundlings.