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Top Chef

Top Chef - Las Vegas (2009)

Audience Score
68

Las Vegas Plot

Top Chef: Las Vegas is the sixth season of American reality television series Top Chef and was filmed first in Las Vegas, Nevada, and concluded in Napa, California. The season premiered on Bravo on August 19, 2009 and ended on December 16, 2009. The prize money awarded to the Top Chef was $125,000.

Top Chef Las Vegas aired on August 19th, 2009.

Las Vegas Episodes

1. Sin City Vice

August 19th, 200955 min

17 fresh chefs infiltrate sin city to take on culinary challenges in the season six premier.

2. Bachelor/Ette Party

August 26th, 200944 min

The male chefs and the female chefs compete in a battle of the sexes in catering a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.

3. Thunderbirds

September 2nd, 200955 min

The chefs will be creating meals for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the most renowned aircraft demonstration squadron.

4. Vivre Las Vegas

September 9th, 200955 min

The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.

5. Camping

September 16th, 200944 min

The contestants cook with cactus, sleep under the stars, and prepare a menu for Las Vegas cowboys; chef Tim Love serves as a guest judge.

6. Penn & Teller

September 23rd, 200944 min

The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.

7. Dinner Party

October 7th, 200944 min

A slot machine determines the guidelines for the quick-fire challenge; the contestants prepare a special dinner for members of the Macy's Culinary Council.

8. Pigs and Pinot

October 14th, 200944 min

The chefs head to guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant to host a ``Pig and Pinot'' event.

9. Restaurant Wars

October 21st, 200942 min

Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant is taken over by the contestants and then he serves as their guest judge.

10. Meat Natalie

October 28th, 200942 min

The chefs head to Las Vegas to visit "Craft Steak" and cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.

11. All Stars Dinner

November 4th, 200942 min

Past chefs recount their favorite moments from the series.

12. Strip Around the World

November 11th, 200942 min

The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish. Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.

13. Culinary Olympics

November 18th, 200942 min

A challenge based on the Bocuse d'Or. Guest judges include Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller.

14. Finale (1)

December 2nd, 200942 min

The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.

15. Finale (2)

December 9th, 200942 min

The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of 'Top Chef.'

16. Watch What Happens Reunion

December 16th, 200942 min

Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.

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