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The Best Episodes of Top Chef Season 6

Every episode of Top Chef Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top Chef Season 6!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top Chef Season 6 Episode 1 - Sin City Vice
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #1 - Sin City Vice

    S6:E1

    17 fresh chefs infiltrate sin city to take on culinary challenges in the season six premier.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 2 - Bachelor/Ette Party
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    #2 - Bachelor/Ette Party

    S6:E2

    The male chefs and the female chefs compete in a battle of the sexes in catering a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 3 - Thunderbirds
    6.9/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Thunderbirds

    S6:E3

    The chefs will be creating meals for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the most renowned aircraft demonstration squadron.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 4 - Vivre Las Vegas
    7.5/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Vivre Las Vegas

    S6:E4

    The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 5 - Camping
    7.1/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Camping

    S6:E5

    The contestants cook with cactus, sleep under the stars, and prepare a menu for Las Vegas cowboys; chef Tim Love serves as a guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 6 - Penn & Teller
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Penn & Teller

    S6:E6

    The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 7 - Dinner Party
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Dinner Party

    S6:E7

    A slot machine determines the guidelines for the quick-fire challenge; the contestants prepare a special dinner for members of the Macy's Culinary Council.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 8 - Pigs and Pinot
    7.4/10(39 votes)

    #8 - Pigs and Pinot

    S6:E8

    The chefs head to guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant to host a ``Pig and Pinot'' event.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 9 - Restaurant Wars
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #9 - Restaurant Wars

    S6:E9

    Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant is taken over by the contestants and then he serves as their guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 10 - Meat Natalie
    7.4/10(37 votes)

    #10 - Meat Natalie

    S6:E10

    The chefs head to Las Vegas to visit "Craft Steak" and cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 11 - All Stars Dinner
    7.0/10(36 votes)

    #11 - All Stars Dinner

    S6:E11

    Past chefs recount their favorite moments from the series.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 12 - Strip Around the World
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Strip Around the World

    S6:E12

    The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish. Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 13 - Culinary Olympics
    8.0/10(39 votes)

    #13 - Culinary Olympics

    S6:E13

    A challenge based on the Bocuse d'Or. Guest judges include Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 14 - Finale (1)
    7.9/10(43 votes)

    #14 - Finale (1)

    S6:E14

    The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 15 - Finale (2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Finale (2)

    S6:E15

    The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of 'Top Chef.'

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Top Chef Season 6 Episode 16 - Watch What Happens Reunion
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #16 - Watch What Happens Reunion

    S6:E16

    Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Sin City Vice" is the best rated episode of "Top Chef" season 6. It scored 7.7/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/19/2009. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Bachelor/Ette Party".