24 elite chefs compete in a 24-hour cooking challenge, with the first segment testing their speed under pressure, judged by Jet Tila, and an early twist setting the tone of constant elimination threat.
During hours three to six, remaining chefs adapt to twists and turns. Two face elimination initially, while others rest momentarily. They then overcome restrictions, curveballs, and judging by Stephanie Izard to progress.
Exhaustion kicks in as chefs enter hours of an intense cooking marathon. Hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi issue a triple challenge: create three separate, delicious dishes using a single bag of ingredients.
In a grueling culinary challenge, chefs face a 13-hour cooking marathon. They must collaborate with strangers to strategize and execute dishes under the watchful eyes of guest judges Michael Symon, Esther Choi, and Bryan Voltaggio.
Chefs battle exhaustion as they enter hour 13 of a 24-hour cooking competition, tasked with transforming microwave meals into culinary masterpieces. Guest judge Eric Adjepong determines who leaves the kitchen.
Michael Symon and Esther Choi host a cooking competition where chefs accumulate points across challenges. Maneet Chauhan judges their cooking, strategy, and more, eliminating the lowest scorer before the finale.
After 18 hours of non-stop cooking, the chefs are pushed to their limits. Simplicity, a technique that eludes many, becomes a daunting challenge in their exhausted state. Michael Symon and Esther Choir await Brooke Williamson's decision.
Four chefs remain after surviving 20 challenges. Michael Symon and Esther Choi task them to cook their best dishes ever. The chef who impresses the judges while battling exhaustion wins $50,000 and a trip to Hawaii.
