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The Best Episodes of House of Knives

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

Chefs battle with cooking, strategy, and survival skills for the throne. Weekly rulers emerge through cultural challenges, while eliminations and new entries keep six players in play. The winner takes home $100K.

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    House of Knives Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to the House of Knives
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    #1 - Welcome to the House of Knives

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    Host Scott Conant welcomes six of the world's most prestigious and talented chefs to the House of Knives arena. The chefs create dishes using a signature ingredient in hopes of impressing Culinary Council judges Marcus Samuelsson and Judy Joo to become the very first ruler of the game and avoid banishment. One contender's shocking strategy proves that culinary expertise alone won't keep you safe in the House of Knives.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. House of Knives Season 1 Episode 2 - He's Making What?
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    #2 - He's Making What?

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    With a new ruler sitting on the throne, the contenders realize the importance of having a solid strategy. The chefs are challenged with creating layered dishes in hopes of earning control of the game. In an effort to stand out, one contender takes a sweet risk but runs into a slew of problems. The winning chef makes a strategic decision while Ruler Burrell and her challenger fight for the throne over shrimp. Her challenger makes a very bold move in hopes of becoming the ruler, shocking the entire arena. But will it pay off?

    Director:Unknown
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  3. House of Knives Season 1 Episode 3 - Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold
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    #3 - Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold

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    In the first battle, the chefs are tasked with creating cold dishes, and one contender is confident about getting on the throne but nearly burns down the House of Knives instead. The Culinary Council is wowed by the level of cooking but gives control of the game to a chef who successfully elevates a humble classic into something new and exciting. However, that chef makes a shocking decision that proves how important strategy is in this game. The battle for the throne is fought over chicken and gives one contender a chance for revenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. House of Knives Season 1 Episode 4 - Surprise Banishment
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    #4 - Surprise Banishment

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    In a surprise twist, one chef will be banished at the end of the contender battle, setting up a potential double elimination. The intensity is sky high as the chefs create handheld dishes for their survival in the game. One contender confidently makes a signature dish while another races against the clock and risks serving the Culinary Council undercooked meat. The banished chef exits the arena and makes a stunning career announcement, and one contender becomes the first to willingly challenge the ruler for the throne.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. House of Knives Season 1 Episode 5 - A Southern Belle Arrives
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    #5 - A Southern Belle Arrives

    S1:E5

    A new culinary powerhouse enters the House of Knives arena hoping her Southern flair gets her onto the throne. The chefs create noodle dishes in the contender battle, and one competitor takes a risk and ventures outside her comfort zone. Two chefs hope unexpected dishes will get them a shot at the throne while another makes a critical mistake. In a highly anticipated matchup between two of the strongest chefs, the battle for the throne is fought over mushrooms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. House of Knives Season 1 Episode 6 - Battle Brunch
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    #6 - Battle Brunch

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    The chefs are ordered to create brunch dishes and wow the judges with their innovative plates. The fierce battle for the throne is fought over clams.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. House of Knives Season 1 Episode 7 - Last Chance to Control the Game
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    #7 - Last Chance to Control the Game

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    A formidable new contender enters the game, and the chefs face their most difficult contender challenge yet: surf and turf.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. House of Knives Season 1 Episode 8 - The Culinary Crown Goes to...
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    #8 - The Culinary Crown Goes to...

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    The final contenders compete, and one chef is selected to challenge the ruler head-to-head for the culinary crown and the $100,000 prize.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Welcome to the House of Knives" is the best rated episode of "House of Knives". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/18/2025. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "He's Making What?".