Top Chef

The 16 rising chefs have to put their own twist on a Chicago staple; the first elimination challenge is a head-to-head competition.

The chefs shop at a local Farmer's Market; the chefs must cook and cater at an event in an unusual location for their next challenge.

Famed Mexican cuisine chef Rick Bayless puts the aspiring chefs through the paces as they put on a neighbourhood fiesta.

The chefs show off their knife skills for guest judge Daniel Boulud; film critic Richard Roeper hosts a cinematic-inspired dinner party.

The chefs compete in a complex taste test; the chefs cater an upscale charity event.

The chefs must create a dish that works together and enhances the flavor of a particular drink.

The chefs create a dessert to satisfy the sweet-tooth of chef Johnny Iuzzini; the chefs get a lesson in improvisations from Second City.

Using one ingredient, the chefs must create a healthy meal using only a microwave.

The quickfire challenge tests the chefs' knife skills; the chefs split into teams to cater a wedding.

The chefs are challenged to reinvent the salad; the chefs must recreate an unhealthy dish into something healthier.

The chefs are forced to work the line at a greasy spoon during breakfast rush; guest judge Jose Andres puts the chefs to the test.

The chefs must clean and butcher a slab of meat; guest judge Rick Tramonto.

The four remaining chefs travel to Puerto Rico to compete for the final three spots.

The "Top Chef" winner is announced.

A candid gathering of season four's chefs and judges.