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Season 2 – Top Chef

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Several aspiring chefs compete for the coveted title of "Top Chef" while they creatively whip up a storm to escape elimination.
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Top Chef — Season 2

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Andy Dehnart Reality Blurred Here are my thoughts on the whole season, which to me was disappointing, from the deceptive editing to the unnecessary cruelty to the overwhelming focus on the middle school-level drama instead of the food. Apr 7, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Padma Lakshmi

Host

Tom Colicchio

Judge

Gail Simmons

Judge

Gabe Erales

Contestant

Nelson German

Contestant

Byron Gomez

Contestant

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 18, 2006 Into the Fire Padma Lakshmi introduces the new contestants. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 25, 2006 Eastern Promise The contestants prepare sushi. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 1, 2006 Food for the People The contestants work with ice cream. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 8, 2006 Less is More The chefs visit a weight-loss camp. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 15, 2006 Social Service The contestants are narrowed down. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 22, 2006 Thanksgiving The chefs prepare Thanksgiving dinner. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 6, 2006 The Raw and the Cooked The field of contestants is narrowed down. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 13, 2006 Holiday Spirit For the holidays, chefs must serve up a party appetizer and a cocktail in the "quick-fire" challenge. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 3, 2007 Seven The chefs must use one of the Seven Deadly Sins for their dish's inspiration. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 10, 2007 Unhappy Customers The chefs prepare their take on a gourmet version of a snack. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 17, 2007 Sense and Sensuality The cooks head to Santa Barbara and must create a sweet or savory dish featuring chocolate. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 24, 2007 Finale The four contestants head to the big island of Hawaii. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 31, 2007 Finale The two remaining chefs are instructed to make their best meals ever with rules and no restrictions. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Shauna Minoprio, Dave Serwatka
Network
Bravo
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Special Interest, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 18, 2006