About this season
This isn't a made-for-TV competition. For years, this secret underground happening has taken place after restaurants close their doors to the public. Led by ringleader and celebrated chef Ilan Hall, this is where talented cooks go to prove who's the best. Feel the heat as they're cheered and heckled by a rowdy crowd of celebrities, restaurant critics, and die-hard foodies. This is not a white-napkin dinner. This is war.
Episodes (24)
1. Whole Pig
Aired 15 April 2014 • 42 min
King of Texas Cuisine Tim Love takes on D.C.'s Italian bruiser Mike Isabella of Graffiato. In this hour long season premiere, the chefs break down a beast: A whole pig! Guest Judges: Kris Morningstar, Naomi Pomeroy.
2. Oxtail
Aired 22 April 2014 • 21 min
Italian culinary master, Freddy Vargas of LA's Scarpetta takes on modernist chef Justin Wills of Oregon's Restaurant Beck. Guest Judges: Kris Morningstar, Naomi Pomeroy.
3. Live King Crab
Aired 22 April 2014 • 22 min
Big Texan and two-time James Beard nominee Chris Shephard leaves his kitchen at Underbelly in Houston to challenge Hudson House chef Brooke Williamson on her home turf! Under the close scrutiny of the judges and their significant others, how will the duo handle special ingredients bottarga, mustard frills and live Alaskan king crab! Brooke goes for big flavor while Chris gets experimental. Will the risk pay off, or will things go better for the crab?
4. Episode 4
Aired 29 April 2014 • 22 min
5. Episode 5
Aired 29 April 2014 • 22 min
6. Episode 6
Aired 6 May 2014 • 21 min
7. Episode 7
Aired 16 May 2014 • 21 min
8. Episode 8
Aired 13 May 2014 • 22 min
9. Episode 9
Aired 13 May 2014 • 22 min
10. Episode 10
Aired 20 May 2014 • 21 min
11. Episode 11
Aired 20 May 2014 • 21 min
12. Episode 12
Aired 5 August 2014 • 21 min
13. Episode 13
Aired 5 August 2014 • 22 min
14. Episode 14
Aired 12 August 2014 • 20 min
15. Episode 15
Aired 19 August 2014 • 21 min
16. Episode 16
Aired 12 August 2014 • 21 min
17. Episode 17
Aired 23 September 2014 • 22 min
18. Episode 18
Aired 19 August 2014 • 22 min
19. Episode 19
Aired 9 September 2014 • 21 min
20. Episode 20
Aired 26 August 2014 • 20 min
21. Episode 21
Aired 22 September 2014
22. Episode 22
Aired 22 September 2014 • 22 min
23. Episode 23
Aired 7 October 2014 • 21 min
24. Episode 24
Aired 30 September 2014 • 20 min