Episode guide
Top Chef: Las Vegas
16 episodes · premiered Aug 19, 2009
Top Chef: Las Vegas is the sixth season of American reality television series Top Chef and was filmed first in Las Vegas, Nevada, and concluded in Napa, California. The season premiered on Bravo on August 19, 2009 and ended on December 16, 2009. The prize money awarded to the Top Chef was $125,000.
- Episode 1: Sin City Vice Aug 19, 2009 · 55m 17 fresh chefs infiltrate sin city to take on culinary challenges in the season six premier.
- Episode 2: Bachelor/Ette Party Aug 26, 2009 · 44m The male chefs and the female chefs compete in a battle of the sexes in catering a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.
- Episode 3: Thunderbirds Sep 2, 2009 · 55m The chefs will be creating meals for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the most renowned aircraft demonstration squadron.
- Episode 4: Vivre Las Vegas Sep 9, 2009 · 55m The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.
- Episode 5: Camping Sep 16, 2009 · 44m 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.
- Episode 6: Penn & Teller Sep 23, 2009 · 44m The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.
- Episode 7: Dinner Party Oct 7, 2009 · 44m 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.
- Episode 8: Pigs and Pinot Oct 14, 2009 · 44m The chefs head to guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant to host a ``Pig and Pinot'' event.
- Episode 9: Restaurant Wars Oct 21, 2009 · 42m Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant is taken over by the contestants and then he serves as their guest judge.
- Episode 10: Meat Natalie Oct 28, 2009 · 42m The chefs head to Las Vegas to visit "Craft Steak" and cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.
- Episode 11: All Stars Dinner Nov 4, 2009 · 42m Past chefs recount their favorite moments from the series.
- Episode 12: Strip Around the World Nov 11, 2009 · 42m The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish. Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.
- Episode 13: Culinary Olympics Nov 18, 2009 · 42m A challenge based on the Bocuse d'Or. Guest judges include Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller.
- Episode 14: Finale (1) Dec 2, 2009 · 42m The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.
- Episode 15: Finale (2) Dec 9, 2009 · 42m The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of 'Top Chef.'
- Episode 16: Watch What Happens Reunion Dec 16, 2009 · 42m Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.