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Chicago Plot

Top Chef: Chicago is the fourth season of American reality television series Top Chef and was filmed first in Chicago, Illinois, and concluded in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The prize money awarded to the Top Chef was $100,000. The season premiered on Bravo on March 12, 2008 and ended on June 11, 2008.

Top Chef Chicago aired on March 11th, 2008.

Chicago Episodes

1. Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better

March 12th, 200842 min

The 16 new contestants face their first QuickFire and Elimination rounds using themes from Chicago's regional cuisine.

2. Zoo Food

March 19th, 200842 min

A farmers' market takes prominence in this week's QuickFire, and an exotic location is the setting for the Elimination round as the remaining chefs cook for guest judge Wylie Dufresne.

3. Block Party

March 26th, 200842 min

The contestants mix it up with Rick Bayless while creating a fiesta for a community.

4. Film Food

April 2nd, 200842 min

The remaining chefs demonstrate their aptitude with knives, and then help Richard Roeper throw a film-themed dinner. Daniel Boulud guest judges.

5. The Elements

April 9th, 200842 min

The dreaded taste test is back, and even before the chefs recover from it they must cater a charity event. Ming Tsai Guest Judges this week.

6. Tailgating

April 16th, 200842 min

Simple pleasures is the theme for tonight's round as the chefs must create a dish that complements beer, and then throw a tailgate extravaganza for fans of the local team. Guest Judge: Paul Kahan – Elimination Challenge Guest Judge: Koren Grieveson – QuickFire Challenge QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish that Pairs Perfectly with Beer Elimination Challenge: Cater a Tailgating Party for Chicago Bears Fans

7. Improv

April 23rd, 200842 min

The chefs begin with a sugary challenge, and then move to the historic Second City Theatre where their improvisational skills will be tested by masters of the art – one of the resident troupes. Johnny Iuzzini from Jean Georges restaurant guest judges.

8. Common Threads

April 30th, 200842 min

The microwaves are back, and this time the contestants are to make a healthy meal using a single main ingredient. Chef Art Smith, owner of Table 52 in Chicago performs guest judge duties.

9. Wedding Wars

May 7th, 200842 min

The remaining chefs' knife skills are challenged again, followed by a wedding reception challenge which might bring the blades out for an entirely different purpose.

10. Serve and Protect

May 14th, 200842 min

Salad, one of the least respected dishes by chefs, takes center stage tonight as the contestants are challenged to reformulate it, then they continue with the healthy kick by trimming calories and all things bad from a classic entrée.

11. Restaurant Wars

May 21st, 200842 min

It's all about service tonight as the chefs work the line during a breakfast rush at a diner, and then create their own restaurants from scratch. Washington, D.C. Chef and restaurant owner José Andrés guest judges. QuickFire Challenge: Work a Short Order Egg Station Elimination Challenge: Restaurant Wars Guest Head Judge: Anthony Bourdain

12. High Steaks

May 28th, 200842 min

The remaining chefs' butcher skills are tested, and then they must use the cut of meat they made. Guest judge Rick Tramonto, a Chicago chef and restaurant entrepreneur.

13. Puerto Rico

June 4th, 200842 min

There are four chefs and only three spots for the final round, and the contestants know it as they travel to Puerto Rico for the next two challenges. Guest Judge - Wilo Benet QuickFire Challenge: Make Two Frituras featuring Plantains Elimination Challenge: Use a Whole Pig to create Dishes for a Governor's Mansion Event

14. Finale

June 11th, 200842 min

The finalists cook "the most important meal of their lives" for the judges to determine which will be crowned Top Chef. Guest Judges/Sous Chefs: April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin Restaurant Special Guest Judges: Alfredo Ayala and Tim Zagat Final Challenge: Create a traditional four course tasting menu

15. Reunion

June 18th, 200842 min

Season four cast and judges gather to reminisce and learn the winner of the fan favorite contest.

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Mar 20, 2024
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Mar 8, 2023
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Mar 2, 2022
Season 18

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Mar 30, 2021
All Stars L.A.

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Mar 19, 2020
Season 16

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Dec 4, 2018
Season 15

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Dec 4, 2017
Charleston

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Nov 30, 2016
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Dec 1, 2015
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Oct 14, 2014
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Oct 1, 2013
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Nov 6, 2012
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Nov 1, 2011
All-Stars

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Nov 30, 2010
D.C.

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Jun 15, 2010
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Aug 18, 2009
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Nov 12, 2008
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Mar 11, 2008
Miami

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Jun 12, 2007
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Oct 17, 2006
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Mar 8, 2006
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