Top Chef: Seattle

Each judge puts the 21 new cheftestants through their own real-world challenge.

A surprising twist challenges the 15 remaining chefs.

Odd moments from the chefs while they await decisions.

In the Quickfire, the chefs make dumplings from all over the world; Tom and Emeril lead teams in a Thanksgiving battle for the Elimination Challenge.

Butchery in the Quickfire; the chefs recreate a 1950's menu for the Elimination Challenge

Early morning Quickfire at Pike Place Market; rare ingredients in the Elimination Challenge; an unexpected judges table shocks the Cheftestants.

The cheftestants make dishes based on their family lineage for the Quickfire challenge; catering a homecoming party for celebrities for the Elimination Challenge.

An entire pantry wrapped in aluminum foil in the Quickfire; head-to-head battles in the Elimination Challenge.

The cheftestants harvest oysters and serve them to Emeril Lagasse; cooking for a Seattle sports team.

The cheftestants' knife skills are tested; memorable moments in the Elimination Challenge.

The cheftestants must impress Wolfgang Puck; the chefs cook for 200 people at the Bite of Seattle food event.

The teams are men vs. women as the chefs try to impress restaurateur Danny Meyer; restaurants are built from scratch.

The cheftestants make sushi for Katsuya; fried chicken in the Elimination Challenge.

The contestants set sail for Alaska; elevating iceberg lettuce for the Quickfire; surf and turf in the Elimination Challenge.