History Never Repeats

S08 E01 • Wednesday, Dec 1, 2010 • Dec 1 • 42m

Bravo's Top Chef congregates a dream team of 18 past cheftestants who nearly won the title to return to see if they have what it takes. The 2010 Primetime Emmy Award-winning Top Chef returns to New York City for Season 8 with host Padma Lakshmi and head judge chef Tom Colicchio, alongside judges Gail Simmons and new this season, best-selling author and chef, Anthony Bourdain.

Night at the Museum

S08 E02 • Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010 • Dec 8 • 42m

Joe Jonas challenges chefs to create a snack for children; breakfasts inspired by a dinosaur's diet.

New York's Finest

S08 E03 • Wednesday, Dec 15, 2010 • Dec 15 • 42m

A mise-en-place relay race; chefs cook in four of New York's finest restaurants.

Advantage Chef

S08 E04 • Wednesday, Dec 22, 2010 • Dec 22 • 42m

The chefs unexpectedly find themselves without even their knives when they are asked to make stuffing. Next up is catering an event at the U.S. Open.

Dim Sum Lose Sum

S08 E05 • Wednesday, Jan 5, 2011 • Jan 5 • 42m

We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

S08 E06 • Wednesday, Jan 12, 2011 • Jan 12 • 42m

Contestants are taken on a fishing expedition.

Restaurant Wars: One Night Only

S08 E07 • Wednesday, Jan 19, 2011 • Jan 19 • 42m

Fish fillet contest; chefs must open ``one night only'' restaurants in New York City.

An Offer They Can't Refuse

S08 E08 • Wednesday, Feb 2, 2011 • Feb 2 • 42m

Designer Isaac Mizrahi judges. Contestants are judged on presentation and plating; traditional three-course Italian meal.

Feeding Fallon

S08 E09 • Wednesday, Feb 9, 2011 • Feb 9 • 42m

Lock Down

S08 E10 • Wednesday, Feb 16, 2011 • Feb 16 • 42m

It’s a Sesame Street kind of day when the chefs find themselves cooking to please Muppet palates. Next they are tasked with making a dish at a Target store.

For the Gulf

S08 E11 • Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011 • Feb 23 • 42m

Give Me Your Huddled Masses

S08 E12 • Wednesday, Mar 2, 2011 • Mar 2 • 42m

The chefs need to make something out of nothing; the contestants head to Ellis Island, where they must make a dish based on their heritage.

Fit for a King

S08 E13 • Wednesday, Mar 9, 2011 • Mar 9 • 42m

The chefs set sail for the Bahamas, and each participates in a culinary duel against the person who was crowned the winner during their first stint on the show. Later, they create meals for Bahamian royalty, but it's a royal pain with limited cooking equipment.

Island Fever

S08 E14 • Wednesday, Mar 16, 2011 • Mar 16 • 42m

The contestants cater a yacht club's anniversary party, but only after they have gone conch fishing.

Last Supper

S08 E15 • Wednesday, Mar 23, 2011 • Mar 23 • 42m

Finale

S08 E16 • Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 • Mar 30 • 42m

The remaining two chefs have no time to digest what just happened as their final challenge is immediately announced. The 2 finalists choose their sous-chefs... blindfolded!

Reunion Special

S08 E17 • Wednesday, Apr 6, 2011 • Apr 6 • 42m