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Top Chef•Season 23•Episode 5

Cut and Dry

6.9/10 · 38 votesApr 6, 202654 min

Ranked #11 of 14 in Season 23•−0.4 vs season avg

Discussion

This week the chefs are visited by North Carolina’s own Fortune Feimster as she challenges them to improv their Quickfire dishes and serve them to kids in honor of Comic Relief. Then the chefs are tasked with creating dishes featuring dehydration. They’ll serve their dishes

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Seasons23

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Season 23 Episodes14

Carolina Roots

Puckerbutt

True Colors

Pick a Side

Cut and Dry

Going Whole Hog

Desserts Fit for a Queen

Restaurant Wars

The Ultimate Dinner Party

Hook, Line & Dinner

Down the Rabbit Hole

Appalachian Celebration

Plate Expectations

The Final Toast

Cast3

Tom Colicchio

Self - Head Judge

Gail Simmons

Self - Judge

Kristen Kish

Self - Host

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Episode Summary

"Cut and Dry" is episode 5 of Top Chef season 23. It scored 6.9/10 from 38 votes, ranking #11 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on April 6, 2026.

Next: E6 · Going Whole Hog Best of Season 23