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Resourcefulness

Episode number: 1

Overview: These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.

Innovation

Episode number: 2

Overview: The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.

Simplicity

Episode number: 3

Overview: Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate

Transformation

Episode number: 4

Overview: The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.

Risk

Episode number: 5

Overview: An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.

Fusion

Episode number: 6

Overview: The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.

Transcendence

Episode number: 7

Overview: The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.

Passion and Respect

Episode number: 8

Overview: Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.