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The Best Episodes of Top Chef Season 23

Every episode of Top Chef Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top Chef Season 23!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top Chef Season 23 Episode 1 - Carolina Roots
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Carolina Roots

    S23:E1

    Host Kristen Kish, head judge Tom Colicchio and perennial judge Gail Simmons venture south to the Carolinas! Season 23 is centered in the emerging and eclectic culinary hub of Charlotte, N.C., with several episodes in Greenville, S.C.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Top Chef Season 23 Episode 2 - Puckerbutt
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Puckerbutt

    S23:E2

    For this week’s Quickfire Challenge, the chefs are tasked with creating a savory dish inspired by a sweet treat. Then the chefs head to PuckerButt Farms for a pepper tasting with Ed Currie, the inventor of the world’s hottest pepper. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs are split into two teams and must create a progressively hotter menu. “Top Chef” season 12 winner Mei Lin joins Kristen, Tom and Gail at the judges’ table.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Top Chef Season 23 Episode 3 - True Colors
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - True Colors

    S23:E3

    Legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse joins Kristen in the kitchen for this week’s Quickfire Challenge where the chefs are tasked with giving livermush a makeover. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must honor North Carolina’s rich textile history by incorporating natural food-dyed elements into their dishes. Flour Shop founder Amirah Kassem joins Emeril, Kristen, Tom and Gail at the judges’ table.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Carolina Roots" is the best rated episode of "Top Chef" season 23. It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/9/2026. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "Puckerbutt".