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The Best Episodes of Next Level Chef

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    Next Level Chef Season 4 Episode 12 - Bad to the Bone
    8.3/10(28 votes)

    #1 - Bad to the Bone

    S4:E12

    The final six chefs must cook protein with the bone in, which is no small feat in the essence of time; two chefs fight to the finish in the elimination round, where they are presented with a formation of fish to choose from.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Next Level Chef Season 4 Episode 10 - A Very Special O' Cajun
    8.2/10(31 votes)

    #2 - A Very Special O' Cajun

    S4:E10

    The remaining chefs are tasked with cooking Cajun dishes that blend southern flare with French influence; the chef who creates the best dish receives a coveted time token that gives them a major advantage in the next challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Next Level Chef Season 4 Episode 8 - Beat the Heat
    8.1/10(29 votes)

    #3 - Beat the Heat

    S4:E8

    The remaining chefs are tasked with oven roasting, steaming or deep frying.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Next Level Chef Season 4 Episode 7 - The Menu
    8.0/10(33 votes)

    #4 - The Menu

    S4:E7

    The chefs work together to create a cohesive five-course meal, with the help of a few surprise sous chefs; to succeed in this challenge, the chefs must count on one another's culinary and communication skills.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Next Level Chef Season 4 Episode 11 - Tapas In
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    #5 - Tapas In

    S4:E11

    The chefs experiment with Spanish cuisine, starting with tapas and a mid-round platform drop resulting in a classic pairing; in the elimination round, three chefs carry on their Spanish preparations, serving up vibrant plates of paella.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Next Level Chef Season 2 Episode 9 - Happy Hour
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Happy Hour

    S2:E9

    The chefs must create one perfect appetizer dish and pair it with a beautiful craft cocktail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Next Level Chef Season 3 Episode 11 - Squad Goals
    7.9/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Squad Goals

    S3:E11

    The eight remaining competitors must work together in teams to create a cohesive three course meal. With only 30 minutes on the clock, the team with the winning menu remains safe from elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Next Level Chef Season 3 Episode 15 - Taste of Success
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #8 - Taste of Success

    S3:E15

    In the semi-finals, the final four chefs face a tangy twist as they're tasked with showcasing one of the classic taste elements. With limited time on the clock, every dash, pinch or sprinkle could mean the difference between securing a coveted spot in the grand finale or facing the heat in a final elimination cook-off.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Next Level Chef Season 4 Episode 2 - Home Chef Auditions
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    #9 - Home Chef Auditions

    S4:E2

    The auditions continue with the next group to show off their culinary skills -- the home cooks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Next Level Chef Season 4 Episode 6 - Shoyu My Ramen
    7.9/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Shoyu My Ramen

    S4:E6

    The mentors challenge the chefs to make the most impressive ramen dish while reaching from a fast moving platform that moves up and down each level throughout the entire challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Next Level Chef Season 4 Episode 9 - The Thunderdome
    7.9/10(31 votes)

    #11 - The Thunderdome

    S4:E9

    For the first time in the competition, the chefs are no longer working on teams and must survive the next cooking challenge on their own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Next Level Chef Season 4 Episode 13 - Always Crust Your Instincts
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Always Crust Your Instincts

    S4:E13

    The five remaining chefs are tasked with putting a twist on a classic: recreating Gordon Ramsay's signature beef Wellington without beef; two chefs are safe from elimination, while the remaining three chefs battle it out one last time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Next Level Chef Season 1 Episode 8 - When Pigs Fly
    7.8/10(61 votes)

    #13 - When Pigs Fly

    S1:E8

    The eight remaining contestants must prepare a next-level pork dish; an elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Next Level Chef Season 1 Episode 10 - Show Stopping Semi-Finals
    7.8/10(63 votes)

    #14 - Show Stopping Semi-Finals

    S1:E10

    Three contestants are sent home with their dreams up in flames.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Next Level Chef Season 1 Episode 11 - The Final Level
    7.8/10(65 votes)

    #15 - The Final Level

    S1:E11

    The final three contestants must create dishes on all three levels in 90 minutes; the contestants are instructed to create an appetizer, a seafood dish and a meat-focused dish; one chef is crowned the winner.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Next Level Chef Season 3 Episode 10 - It's All Greek to Me
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #16 - It's All Greek to Me

    S3:E10

    The nine remaining chefs embark on a gastronomic journey to the land of Tzatziki, Togas, and Tradition: Greece. Using a bounty of fresh ingredients from the platform, the chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Next Level Chef Season 1 Episode 3 - Infinite Pastabilities
    7.7/10(73 votes)

    #17 - Infinite Pastabilities

    S1:E3

    The teams are challenged to create a delicious Italian dinner; each team is randomly assigned to a kitchen where they must prove that they can create magic in any environment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Next Level Chef Season 1 Episode 6 - Drop in for Brunch
    7.7/10(68 votes)

    #18 - Drop in for Brunch

    S1:E6

    Each remaining contestant must create a brunch dish that incorporates both sweet and savory elements in just 45 minutes; one aspiring chef goes home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Next Level Chef Season 2 Episode 6 - Sugar and Tea and Rum
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #19 - Sugar and Tea and Rum

    S2:E6

    Competitors use skill to cook an alcohol-based dish; one chef is eliminated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Next Level Chef Season 2 Episode 7 - Here Fishy, Fishy
    7.7/10(42 votes)

    #20 - Here Fishy, Fishy

    S2:E7

    Chefs are alarmed when they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make a next level fish dish

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Steve Parry

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  21. Next Level Chef Season 2 Episode 8 - Going Global
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #21 - Going Global

    S2:E8

    Each person grabs a box with a flag on it and is tasked to make the country's signature dish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Next Level Chef Season 2 Episode 10 - That's What Cheese Said
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #22 - That's What Cheese Said

    S2:E10

    Cheese, nuts and charcuterie meats prove difficult for the chefs to navigate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Next Level Chef Season 3 Episode 12 - Bingo, Bango, Bento!
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    #23 - Bingo, Bango, Bento!

    S3:E12

    The seven remaining chefs work individually to create Japanese-inspired dishes for their bento boxes. From tempura to sushi, the chef who constructs the winning box claims the time token and top-level kitchen for the next challenge. Then, with only 25 minutes to create a Wagyu beef dish, only one judge will oversee the chefs during the elimination challenge while two judges blindly taste test their creations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Next Level Chef Season 3 Episode 14 - Kombucha Kulture
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    #24 - Kombucha Kulture

    S3:E14

    The final five chefs must create a dish that won't leave a sour taste in the judges' mouth by using kombucha, the trendy fermented drink. Then, two chefs battle for a spot in the semifinals by cooking a winning dish using a wok.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Next Level Chef Season 4 Episode 3 - Pro Chef Auditions
    7.7/10(31 votes)

    #25 - Pro Chef Auditions

    S4:E3

    It's the final round of auditions, where eight professional chefs must impress the judges in order to advance to the next stage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bad to the Bone" is the best rated episode of "Next Level Chef". It scored 8.3/10 based on 28 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/1/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "A Very Special O' Cajun".