Episode 14 | Aired Jun 11Lucky StephAfter the three finalists collaborate with star chefs to create a traditional four-course meal, the judges pick the series' first woman winnerComments +
Episode 13 | Aired Jun 4Going the Whole HogIn the first part of the season finale, the four finalists fly to Puerto Rico, where they have to butcher an entire pigComments +
Episode 12 | Aired May 28Showing Your ChopsAfter the contestants' butchering skills are tested, they create dishes for a local steak-and-seafood restaurantComments +
Episode 11 | Aired May 21Wars is HellThe annual Restaurant Wars episode provides the usual smoke, fire, and flameouts, with Dale's team making some seriously unappetizing choicesComments +
Episode 10 | Aired May 14You Can’t Police EveryoneWhile making healthy lunches for cops in training, the contestants accuse each other of not playing fair, but Andrew gets busted for simply making bad foodComments +
Episode 09 | Aired May 7Love and WarAfter a cool quickfire challenge, the cheftestants split into two teams to cater a reception, but the real battle happens at the judges' tableComments +
Episode 08 | Aired Apr 30Tot ChefAfter being forced to make a product-placement dish in 15 minutes, the chefs have to cook a $10 family meal with kids as assistantsComments +
Episode 07 | Aired Apr 23Room to ImprovAfter being forced to make a product-placement dish in 15 minutes, the chefs have to cook a $10 family meal with kids as assistantsComments +
Episode 06 | Aired Apr 16Tailgating!Chicago native Dale pleases Bears fans by taking ribs to a new level; meanwhile, Ryan gets fussyComments +
Episode 05 | Aired Apr 9All Fired UpA team challenge involving the elements leads to heated arguments between a few of the contestantsComments +
Episode 04 | Aired Apr 2Dinner and a MovieCatering a dinner for critic Richard Roeper, the contestants team up to make dishes based on their favorite films; plus, they show off their skills with veggiesComments +
Episode 03 | Aired Mar 26Taco Isn’t CheapThe chefs are challenged to create finer-dining versions of a Mexican snack and block-party favoritesComments +
Episode 02 | Aired Mar 19Cage MatchThe contestants form teams to cater a party with dishes based on zoo creatures' diets, coming up with some stuff even dogs won't eatComments +
Episode 01 | Aired Mar 12The Night Chicago DinedIn the season premiere, 16 new contestants compete to make a quick signature deep-dish pizza, then pair off to make the best variations on standard dishesComments +