Top Chef

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1Carolina Root

"Top Chef” heads to the Carolinas with 15 new chefs; the chefs head to Charlotte Motor Speedway. Cast: Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons Executive Producers: Dan, Jane Lipsitz, Doneen Arquines, Tom Colicchio Director: Anna Moulaison

2Puckerbutt

The chefs are tasked with creating a savory dish inspired by a sweet treat; the chefs head to PuckerButt Farms. Cast: Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons Executive Producers: Dan, Jane Lipsitz, Doneen Arquines, Tom Colicchio Director: Anna Moulaison

3True Colors

Chef Emeril Lagasse joins Kristen in the kitchen for the quickfire challenge. Cast: Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons Executive Producers: Dan, Jane Lipsitz, Doneen Arquines, Tom Colicchio Director: Anna Moulaison

4Pick a Side

The chefs must team up to create a trio of dishes that take off alongside a curated wine flight. Cast: Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons Executive Producers: Dan, Jane Lipsitz, Doneen Arquines, Tom Colicchio Director: Anna Moulaison

5Cut and Dry

The chefs are visited by Fortune Feimster as she challenges them to improv their Quickfire dishes. Cast: Kristen Kish, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons Executive Producers: Dan, Jane Lipsitz, Doneen Arquines, Tom Colicchio Director: Anna Moulaison

6Going Whole Hog

The chefs take on a Carolina classic, whole-hog barbecue, splitting into teams of two.

7Desserts Fit for a Queen

Guest judge Melissa Benoist joins a regal celebration, tasking the chefs with creating a dessert.

8Restaurant Wars

The chefs split into two teams of four and are tasked with developing restaurant concepts.

10Hook, Line & Dinner

Lines are cast as chefs fish, cook and face elimination by the water's edge.