Episode 1 - Top 18 Compete

Ramsay splits the 18 aspiring chefs into two teams and asks them to present their signature dishes; the winning team spends time with Ramsay and chef Wolfgang Puck, while the losers set up the living arrangements.

Episode 2 - Top 17 Compete

The team that wins the Geoduck sashimi challenge spends time on a luxury yacht with Ramsay, while the losers clean and prepare for dinner service.

Episode 3 - 16 Chefs Compete

Ramsay uses a unique recipe challenge to strengthen team communication; the teams work together to prepare a dinner service with special guests, including TV host Wendy Williams.

Episode 4 - 15 Chefs Compete

The teams have just 20 minutes to prepare breakfast for culinary school graduates and their guests; while the winning team goes to San Francisco to meet chef Dominique Chen, the losers grind meat by hand for dinner service.

Episode 5 - 14 Chefs Compete

The teams must identify proteins and match them to their dishes, with the winners getting a day at the beach with water polo players Genai Kerr, Shea Buckner and Tumua Anae; family night dinner service.

Episode 6 - 13 Chefs Compete

The teams must herd farm animals into their proper pens and decide which proteins and starches they will use next; the winning team goes on a wine tour, while the losers prepare stock bones; tempers flare during the dinner service.

Episode 7 - 12 Chefs Compete

The teams compete to create the best Italian opera-inspired dishes, with the winning team getting a shopping trip and a VIP dinner; the teams provide dinner service for guests, including members of the Italian Consulate.

Episode 8 - 11 Chefs Compete

The teams meet new members before heading into a team challenge in which each member must prepare a tasting menu for a Best in Show Competition with the American Kennel Club.

Episode 9 - 11 Chefs Again

Each team member must prepare a tasting menu for a Best in Show competition with the American Kennel Club. A contestant leaves due to an injury and the cooks serve music legends, including Stewart Copeland and Steven Tyler.

Episode 10 - 9 Chefs Compete

Episode 11 - 8 Chefs Compete

The contestants face the blind taste test; Ramsay asks both teams to select a member for elimination.

Episode 12 - 7 Chefs Compete

The contestants must each create two servings of the same amuse-bouche; the teams struggle with communication during dinner service.

Episode 13 - 6 Chefs Compete

Having receiving their black jackets, the remaining chefs have to make a dish using Omaha steaks.

Episode 14 - 5 Chefs Compete

The finals five battle it out to try and secure a place in the next phase of the competition.

Episode 15 - 4 Chefs Compete

The remaining chefs prepare a dinner service with a double elimination at the end of the show.

Episode 16 - Winner Chosen

The winner is chosen from the remaining two contestants.