The 16th Chef
Episode: 13x01 | Airdate: Mar 27, 2024 (14 min)
In this Last Chance Kitchen challenge, an eliminated chef and a surprise new cheftestant are asked to prepare a meal that turns high-end ingredients into simple comfort food.
Episodes
The Big Stink
Episode: 13x02 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2024 (14 min)
On Last Chance Kitchen... the eliminated chefs have 30 minutes to turn stinky Limburger cheese into a meal tasty enough to earn them a spot on Top Chef.
Plates Aplenty
Episode: 13x03 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2024 (14 min)
On Last Chance Kitchen... The eliminated chefs take inspiration from a few fancy plates as they prep a meal they hope is good enough to earn them a spot in the Top Chef competition.
Mid-Season Finale Part 1
Episode: 13x04 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2024 (14 min)
On part one of the Last Chance Kitchen Season 21 midseason finale... Three chefs are tasked with creating the ultimate "breakfast club" sandwich, with the winner earning a spot back into the Top Chef competition.
Mid-Season Finale Part 2
Episode: 13x05 | Airdate: Apr 17, 2024 (14 min)
On part two of the Last Chance Kitchen Season 21 midseason finale... Three chefs must make a meal to impress judge Tom Colicchio and earn a spot back into the Top Chef competition. There's just one twist - they only get one bite to prove if their dish is worthy.
Let's Play Ball
Episode: 13x06 | Airdate: May 1, 2024 (14 min)
On season 21 episode 6 of Last Chance Kitchen, two eliminated chefs compete in a baseball-inspired challenge for a chance to re-enter the Top Chef competition.
Restaurant Wars Shake Up
Episode: 13x07 | Airdate: May 8, 2024 (14 min)
On Last Chance Kitchen season 21 episode 7, an unexpected twist leads to one of the eliminated chef's earning another chance to enter the Top Chef competition. Can they win the restaurant wars challenge and capitalize on their good fortunes?
A Top Chef Classic Part 1
Episode: 13x08 | Airdate: May 15, 2024 (14 min)
On part one of Last Chance Kitchen season 21 episode 8, the eliminated chefs compete in a popular tradition, a mise en place relay race, as they try to cook their way back into the Top Chef competition.
A Top Chef Classic Part 2
Episode: 13x09 | Airdate: May 15, 2024 (14 min)
On part two of Last Chance Kitchen season 21 episode 8, the eliminated chefs are tasked with making one spectacular dish using ingredients attained during their mise en place relay race.
Last Chance Kitchen Finale Part 1
Episode: 13x10 | Airdate: May 22, 2024 (14 min)
On part one of the Last Chance Kitchen Season 21 finale, the Top Chef contestants revisit every Quickfire challenge as they try to make one cohesive dish using all of the ingredients.
Last Chance Kitchen Finale Part 2
Episode: 13x11 | Airdate: May 22, 2024 (14 min)
On part two of the Last Chance Kitchen Season 21 finale, the Top Chef contestants are given one instruction -- just make a great meal. Who will be crowned the winner and earn a spot back into the main competition?