7.2/1045 votes#1 - Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 3/12/2008
The 16 new contestants face their first QuickFire and Elimination rounds using themes from Chicago's regional cuisine.
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7.1/1042 votes#2 - Zoo Food
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 3/19/2008
A farmers' market takes prominence in this week's QuickFire, and an exotic location is the setting for the Elimination round as the remaining chefs cook for guest judge Wylie Dufresne.
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7.1/1043 votes#3 - Block Party
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 3/26/2008
The contestants mix it up with Rick Bayless while creating a fiesta for a community.
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7.2/1043 votes#4 - Film Food
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 4/2/2008
The remaining chefs demonstrate their aptitude with knives, and then help Richard Roeper throw a film-themed dinner. Daniel Boulud guest judges.
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7.1/1044 votes#5 - The Elements
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 4/9/2008
The dreaded taste test is back, and even before the chefs recover from it they must cater a charity event. Ming Tsai Guest Judges this week.
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7.2/1045 votes#6 - Tailgating
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 4/16/2008
Simple pleasures is the theme for tonight's round as the chefs must create a dish that complements beer, and then throw a tailgate extravaganza for fans of the local team. Guest Judge: Paul Kahan – Elimination Challenge Guest Judge: Koren Grieveson – QuickFire Challenge QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish that Pairs Perfectly with Beer Elimination Challenge: Cater a Tailgating Party for Chicago Bears Fans
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7.3/1045 votes#7 - Improv
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 4/23/2008
The chefs begin with a sugary challenge, and then move to the historic Second City Theatre where their improvisational skills will be tested by masters of the art – one of the resident troupes. Johnny Iuzzini from Jean Georges restaurant guest judges.
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7.2/1042 votes#8 - Common Threads
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 4/30/2008
The microwaves are back, and this time the contestants are to make a healthy meal using a single main ingredient. Chef Art Smith, owner of Table 52 in Chicago performs guest judge duties.
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7.4/1044 votes#9 - Wedding Wars
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 5/7/2008
The remaining chefs' knife skills are challenged again, followed by a wedding reception challenge which might bring the blades out for an entirely different purpose.
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7.1/1043 votes#10 - Serve and Protect
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 5/14/2008
Salad, one of the least respected dishes by chefs, takes center stage tonight as the contestants are challenged to reformulate it, then they continue with the healthy kick by trimming calories and all things bad from a classic entrée.
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7.1/1045 votes#11 - Restaurant Wars
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 5/21/2008
It's all about service tonight as the chefs work the line during a breakfast rush at a diner, and then create their own restaurants from scratch. Washington, D.C. Chef and restaurant owner José Andrés guest judges. QuickFire Challenge: Work a Short Order Egg Station Elimination Challenge: Restaurant Wars Guest Head Judge: Anthony Bourdain
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7.1/1040 votes#12 - High Steaks
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 5/28/2008
The remaining chefs' butcher skills are tested, and then they must use the cut of meat they made. Guest judge Rick Tramonto, a Chicago chef and restaurant entrepreneur.
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7.4/1042 votes#13 - Puerto Rico
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 6/4/2008
There are four chefs and only three spots for the final round, and the contestants know it as they travel to Puerto Rico for the next two challenges. Guest Judge - Wilo Benet QuickFire Challenge: Make Two Frituras featuring Plantains Elimination Challenge: Use a Whole Pig to create Dishes for a Governor's Mansion Event
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7.3/1037 votes#14 - Finale
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 6/11/2008
The finalists cook "the most important meal of their lives" for the judges to determine which will be crowned Top Chef. Guest Judges/Sous Chefs: April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin Restaurant Special Guest Judges: Alfredo Ayala and Tim Zagat Final Challenge: Create a traditional four course tasting menu
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6.9/1024 votes#15 - Reunion
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 6/18/2008
Season four cast and judges gather to reminisce and learn the winner of the fan favorite contest.
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The Best Episodes of Top Chef Season 4
Every episode of Top Chef Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top Chef Season 4!
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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better" is the best rated episode of "Top Chef" season 4. It scored 7.2/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 3/12/2008. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Zoo Food".