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Top Chef S12E1 — Sudden Death

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Top Chef•Season 12•Episode 1

Sudden Death

7.1/10 · 40 votesOct 15, 201442 min

Ranked #2 of 15 in Season 12•+0.1 vs season avg

The wicked-awesome supersized season premiere introduces the 16 chefs from across the country who will be battling it out in Boston. Richard Blais (“Top Chef All-Stars” winner) joins Tom, Padma and Gail at judges table. The chef’testants are immediately thrown into hot water with the

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Hugh Acheson

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Self - Judge

Tom Colicchio

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Self - Head Judge

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Richard Blais

Self - Judge

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Melissa King

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Self - Contestant

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Episode Summary

"Sudden Death" is episode 1 of Top Chef season 12. It scored 7.1/10 from 40 votes, ranking #2 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on October 15, 2014.

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