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Auditions & Childhood

Episode number: 1

Overview: The home cooks and professional chefs compete in a childhood-inspired challenge; a competitor is sent home; guest judge Stephanie Izard.

Under the Sea

Episode number: 2

Overview: Contestants prepare dishes from the sea, including steamed fish, seafood stew and shellfish in miso broth. Eric Ripert is the guest judge.

Happy Holidays

Episode number: 3

Overview: The 13 remaining cooks compete in a holiday-theme challenge that features dishes based on fowl and spiced chocolate desserts. Naomi Pomeroy is the guest judge.

Happy New Year

Episode number: 4

Overview: It’s a new year and there’s a new battle brewing in the kitchen when the remaining cooks are tasked with making delicious dishes bursting with decadent and elevated flavors with ingredients like champagne, shellfish and caviar. Chef Michael Symon is guest judge.

Latin

Episode number: 5

Overview: The remaining contestants are challenged to create dishes that include ceviche and tacos; two contestants are sent home.

Bring the Heat

Episode number: 6

Overview: The contestants take part in a hot-and-spicy challenge that includes ingredients like Szechuan pepper; two cooks are eliminated, identifying which contestants will compete in the season finale.

The Finale

Episode number: 7

Overview: In the Season 3 finale, a winner is chosen.