About this season
Eliminated from "Top Chef," contestants have a chance at redemption and face off in competition.
Episodes (5)
1. Back to Basics
Aired 30 March 2026 • 14 min
Tom gives two eliminated cheftestants a cooking masterclass before tasking them to create a redemption-worthy dish that represents them on a plate.
2. Claws Out
Aired 6 April 2026 • 13 min
Two eliminated cheftestants must claw their way back into the competition by reinventing a beloved South Carolina crab soup. There's one major catch… no soup allowed.
3. Surprise Showdown
Aired 13 April 2026 • 15 min
A surprise showdown forces the eliminated cheftestants to create a standout dish with the most unique ingredients in LCK history.
4. Let's Get Weird
Aired 20 April 2026 • 14 min
Chaos, creativity, and culinary skills collide as the two eliminated cheftestants draw three random words from the knife block to transform into a winning dish.
5. Last Bites
Aired 27 April 2026 • 16 min
It's Restaurant Wars: Last Chance Kitchen edition; the two cheftestants must craft a three-course menu with each dish served in a single bite; the winner will return to Top Chef Season 23.