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The Best Episodes of Cutthroat Kitchen

Every episode of Cutthroat Kitchen ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Cutthroat Kitchen!

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Just how far is a chef willing to go to win a cooking competition? Cutthroat Kitchen hands four chefs each $25,000 and the opportunity to spend that money on helping themselves or sabotaging their competitors.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Cutthroat Kitchen Season 12 Episode 9 - Freaks and Greeks
    9.6/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Freaks and Greeks

    S12:E9

    Dishes: Greek Salad, Surf and Turf, Poppy Seed Muffins Judge: Jet Tila

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 9 Episode 4 - The Truck Stops Here
    9.4/10(20 votes)

    #2 - The Truck Stops Here

    S9:E4

    The chefs make: Breakfast sandwich Burrito Dipped ice cream Judged By: Jet Tila

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 6 Episode 2 - In It to Twin It
    9.3/10(17 votes)

    #3 - In It to Twin It

    S6:E2

    There are two sets of twins competing for Cutthroat victory and three of them deal with some calzone re-zoning. Then, pirates invade the kitchen and later, one chef has a really sad birthday.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 11 Episode 5 - Get Rich or Die Frying
    9.3/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Get Rich or Die Frying

    S11:E5

    The chefs make: Hawaiian pizza Shrimp stir fry Candy bar Judged By: Jet Tila

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 3 Episode 12 - Judging Judges
    9.2/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Judging Judges

    S3:E12

    The tables are turned in this special "judges compete" episode of Cutthroat Kitchen. Someone's tortillas are shredded to make taquitos. Then, two chefs are forced to purchase tickets to a meatball lottery. Finally, we see how easy it is for these chefs to cook with one hand literally tied behind their back.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 5 Episode 8 - Superstar Sabotage: Heat Three
    9.2/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Superstar Sabotage: Heat Three

    S5:E8

    Chefs Anne Burrell, Eric Greenspan, Johnny Iuzzini and Damaris Phillips battle each other and sabotages such as a floating prep station, holding hands with another chef around the kitchen and having their mixing and cooking vessels replaced by lemons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 9 Episode 5 - Camp Cutthroat - Rock Wall Me, Amadeus
    9.1/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Camp Cutthroat - Rock Wall Me, Amadeus

    S9:E5

    The chefs make: Barbecue chicken Sack lunch Judged By: Jet Tila

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 5 Episode 3 - SaBOOOtage
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #8 - SaBOOOtage

    S5:E3

    In this special Halloween episode, one chef pays a heavy price for a deal with the devil. Later, a chef digs themselves out of their own grave while another does all their cooking over a hell flame.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 5 Episode 4 - Superstar Sabotage: Heat One
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Superstar Sabotage: Heat One

    S5:E4

    Chefs Susan Feniger, Jeff Mauro, Michael Psilakis and Aarti Sequeira face off in the first heat of the Cutthroat Kitchen Superstar Sabotage. The chefs will face sabotages including a treadmill station, a hammer carnival game and cooking in a conveyor toaster.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 13 Episode 5 - Time Warp Tournament Grand Finale: 1990s
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Time Warp Tournament Grand Finale: 1990s

    S13:E5

    Dishes: Barbecue chicken pizza, Fried calamari, Cookie dough ice cream Judge: Marc Summers

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 7 Episode 14 - Evilicious: Finale
    8.7/10(19 votes)

    #11 - Evilicious: Finale

    S7:E14

    Two chefs have to make meatballs in a ball pit. Then, two chefs have to make a teriyaki dinner while on a seesaw. Finally, one chef has to harvest coconuts from a tree to make coconut macaroons.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 8 Episode 5 - The Waffle Truth
    8.7/10(14 votes)

    #12 - The Waffle Truth

    S8:E5

    The chefs make: Spinach-artichoke dip Stromboli Belgian waffles Judged By: Simon Majumdar

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 9 Episode 2 - Stop, Drop and Flambe
    8.7/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Stop, Drop and Flambe

    S9:E2

    One of the firefighter chefs gets hosed in the chili cheese fries challenge. Then, a burning buffalo chicken sandwich factory fires up the contestants. Finally, the chefs' dishes go up in flames.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 9 Episode 6 - Greece Lightning
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Greece Lightning

    S9:E6

    Two chefs rumble on ancient Greek rubble. Then, it's the blind leading the blindfolded in a seafood risotto challenge. Finally, it's a head-to-head battle that's nothing but monkey business.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 9 Episode 8 - Grandma-tage
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Grandma-tage

    S9:E8

    One grandma gets down to the "knitty" gritty on an afghan. Then, a granny cooks a casserole with a torch. Finally, someone is forced to eat a whole lot of humble pie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 9 Episode 9 - Camp Cutthroat - The Great Troutdoors
    8.7/10(9 votes)

    #16 - Camp Cutthroat - The Great Troutdoors

    S9:E9

    The chefs make: Trout dinner Macaroni and cheese Camp dessert Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 11 Episode 4 - Holi-Dazed and Confused
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #17 - Holi-Dazed and Confused

    S11:E4

    The chefs make: Holiday quiche Duck dinner Eggnog dessert Judged By: Jet Tila

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 13 Episode 3 - Time Warp Tournament: 1970s
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Time Warp Tournament: 1970s

    S13:E3

    Dishes: Hamburger macaroni and cheese, Quiche, Crêpe Suzette Judge: Richard Blais

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 4 Episode 5 - Welcome to the Jungle
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Welcome to the Jungle

    S4:E5

    A jungle torch is used to cook a dish; and an oversized fondue pot leads to a giant mess.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 7 Episode 10 - Evilicious: Canoe Jack City
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Evilicious: Canoe Jack City

    S7:E10

    Three chefs have to make fish stew in a canoe. Another chef has to make pasta carbonara in a moving mine cart. Finally, one chef has to use a chemistry set to make pound cake.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 3 Episode 9 - Life's a Mystery...Meat
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Life's a Mystery...Meat

    S3:E9

    The term mystery meat is given new meaning for three chefs while making Sloppy Joes. Alton's left over chicken coop wire becomes a big headache for one competitor, and it's game time when the carnival comes to town in the final round.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 5 Episode 1 - Crabs of Steel
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Crabs of Steel

    S5:E1

    One chef has to step up their game when they're forced to work on a traditional Japanese tea table, while another chef becomes crabby when forced to make a crab cake with a toy crab claw in one hand. Finally, a chef looks for a little R and R as they prepare all their food in a hammock.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 6 Episode 10 - Baby Got Backpack
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Baby Got Backpack

    S6:E10

    One chef has to make grilled cheese and tomato soup while in a giant high chair. Then someone has to cook orange chicken in oranges. Finally, one chef has to make granola using only the tools from the hiker's backpack that they wear during the whole round.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 8 Episode 8 - Meanwhile, Back on the Huevos Rancheros...
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Meanwhile, Back on the Huevos Rancheros...

    S8:E8

    The chefs make: Huevos rancheros Pasta primavera Blondies Judged By: Antonia Lofaso

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Cutthroat Kitchen Season 10 Episode 5 - Superstar Sabotage - Knife, Knife Baby
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Superstar Sabotage - Knife, Knife Baby

    S10:E5

    The chefs make: Full English breakfast Tofu dish Angel food cake Judged By: Simon Majumdar

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Freaks and Greeks" is the best rated episode of "Cutthroat Kitchen". It scored 9.6/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/24/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Truck Stops Here".