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Top Chef S4E5 — The Elements

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Top Chef•Season 4•Episode 5

The Elements

7.2/10 · 46 votesApr 9, 200842 min

Ranked #11 of 15 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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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Episode Summary

"The Elements" is episode 5 of Top Chef season 4. It scored 7.2/10 from 46 votes, ranking #11 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on April 9, 2008.

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