The worst episodes of Next Level Chef
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- 01
It's the semi-finals which means four chefs are within reach of the finale! The chefs must create a signature dish that they feel defines them, but there is a hidden catch. This is the moment that could define their legacy.
- 02
This summer, the Fifa World Cup is coming to FOX and with only five chefs left, the worlds of soccer and food are fused in a special, championship-inspired episode. USA Soccer legend Alexi Lalas makes a surprise appearance, and the chefs need to create a world-class fusion dish with ingredients tied to two different countries.
- 03
The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.
- 04
Three enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day.
- 05
The chefs are tasked with reimagining kids' classic dishes, taking nostalgic flavors and elevating them into culinary masterpieces; one more chef is eliminated.
- 06
The seven remaining chefs must make a noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world.
- 07
The chefs cook for a star-spangled cocktail party in celebration of America's 250th, where they craft a showstopping cocktail and appetizer.
- 08
Game such as wild boar and elk must be cooked with care and attention.
- 09
The remaining chefs must elevate their dish by frying their entree, a process that proves difficult.
- 10
Proteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes; contestants play beer pong in order to win more ingredients.
- 11
The 13 remaining chefs prepare a seafood dish inspired by tropical island cuisine.
- 12
The contestants must elevate traditional pizza into a next-level masterpiece.
- 13
The chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team.
- 14
The final five chefs must create a dish that won't leave a sour taste in the judges' mouth by using kombucha, the trendy fermented drink. Then, two chefs battle for a spot in the semifinals by cooking a winning dish using a wok.
- 15
The auditions continue with the next group to show off their culinary skills -- the home cooks.
- 16
This week's challenge gets spicy with some tasty tacos but as the platform rises, disaster strikes for one chef who is too late to the taco party.
- 17
The chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping protein bowl with color, flavor and texture.
- 18
The chefs host a pop-up restaurant for hungry diners and VIPs.
- 19
Chefs are alarmed when they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make a next-level fish dish.
- 20
Each person grabs a box with a flag on it and is tasked to make the country's signature dish.
- 21
Cheese, nuts and charcuterie meats prove difficult for the chefs to navigate.
- 22
The chefs are faced with their toughest challenge yet, baking a next-level dessert.
- 23
The chefs are asked to reimagine an old classic -- surf and turf.
- 24
The 14 remaining chefs are tasked with preparing a curry dish that promises to pack a punch.
- 25
The chefs butcher and break down various cuts of beef amongst their teams to create steak dishes.
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