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Top Chef S12E5 — It's War

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Top Chef•Season 12•Episode 5

It's War

7.0/10 · 31 votesNov 12, 201442 min

Ranked #6 of 15 in Season 12•matches the season avg

In a head-to-head challenge, the chefs cook for guest judge Jamie Bissonnette; the chefs make dishes on a lean military budget at the historic Watertown Arsenal.

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Episode Summary

"It's War" is episode 5 of Top Chef season 12. It scored 7.0/10 from 31 votes, ranking #6 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on November 12, 2014.

Next: E6 · The First Thanksgiving Best of Season 12