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Top Chef· Season 23 · Episode 6

Going Whole Hog

S23E06·9.0·April 13, 2026·1h 15m·Bravo

There's no Quickfire Challenge this week as the chefs take on a Carolina classic: whole-hog barbecue. Splitting into teams of two, they gear up for a head-to-head battle showcasing five key cuts of the hog. Before their Elimination Challenge begins, they venture to Charlotte and Lexington to experience Carolina BBQ at its source. Then it's an all-night cook where the heat is on as they'll not only need to impress the judges, but also "Top Chef" alum and Pitmaster Michelle Wallace and a group of local pitmasters from across the state.

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#1In Season 23of 14 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 154 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 23 averages 8.7
2026First airedApril 13, 2026

Guest stars

Michelle WallaceMichelle Wallaceas Guest Judge
Erica RobyErica Robyas Erica Roby
Bryan FurmanBryan Furmanas Bryan Furman
Rick MonkRick Monkas Rick Monk
Lewis DonaldLewis Donaldas Lewis Donald
Keith WrightKeith Wrightas Keith Wright
Matthew BarryMatthew Barryas Matthew Barry
Nathan MonkNathan Monkas Nathan Monk
Sam JonesSam Jonesas Sam Jones
Laurence LouieLaurence Louieas Laurence Louie
Sherry CardosoSherry Cardosoas Sherry Cardoso
Jonathan DeardenJonathan Deardenas Jonathan Dearden
Anthony JonesAnthony Jonesas Anthony Jones
Sieger BayerSieger Bayeras Sieger Bayer

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