第 3 季 共 16 集
播出时间:2007年6月14日
第 1 集 First Impressions
播出时间:2007年6月14日
Getting to know each other is the theme for this first round. The new crop of fifteen chefs arrives in Miami, and then they are given two challenges – one with leftovers – to introduce themselves and their cooking to their fellow contestants and the judges.<br />
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Guest Judge: Anthony Bourdain.<br />
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QuickFire Challenge: Create an Amuse-Bouche in 10 Minutes<br />
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Elimination Challenge: Create a Surf & Turf Dish Using Exotic Ingredients
第 2 集 Sunny Delights
播出时间:2007年6月21日
Tonight's theme is sunshine, and first the contestants must use a product of that sunshine, citrus. Then they are asked to demonstrate their catering skills at an event which requires sunshine, a gourmet BBQ party.<br />
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Guest Chef: Norman Van Aken<br />
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QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using Florida Citrus<br />
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Kingsford Elimination Challenge: Create an Upscale BBQ Dish
第 3 集 Family Favorites
播出时间:2007年6月28日
This week the remaining chefs must first catch fresh seafood, and then put a fresh twist on American dinner staples for members of the Miami Elks Club.<br />
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Guest Judge: Alfred Portale<br />
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QuickFire Challenge: Catch & Cook Shellfish<br />
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Elimination Challenge: Update Classic Dishes into Modern Lower Cholesterol Meals
第 4 集 Cooking by Numbers
播出时间:2007年7月12日
The contestants mix it up with Bombay Sapphire mixologist Jamie Walker, and then ply their trade at a gastronomic society. Barton G. Weiss of Miami's Barton G. the Restaurant serves as guest judge.
第 5 集 Latin Lunch
播出时间:2007年7月19日
Timing is the theme for this round as the 11 remaining chefs are asked to be creative with a time-saving pastry and then serve lunch to clients on a tight schedule.<br />
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Guest Judge: Maria Frumkin<br />
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QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish Using a Frozen Pie Crust.<br />
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Elimination Challenge: Cater a Latin Lunch for the Cast & Crew of Telemundo's Dame Chocolate.
第 6 集 Watch What Happens
播出时间:2007年7月26日
In a special episode, Bravo's Andy Cohen sits down with past and current contestants to explore their experiences in the competition
第 7 集 Freezer Burn
播出时间:2007年8月2日
The chef's taste buds are put to the test, and then they must "cook" for a frozen challenge. Rocco DiSpirito acts as guest judge.
第 8 集 Guilty Pleasures
播出时间:2007年8月9日
This round's theme is guilty pleasures. First the chefs must work with Summer's guilty institution, ice cream, and then they move on to Miami's night life, but there's a surprise in store for them. <br />
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Guest Judge: Govind Armstrong <br />
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QuickFire Challenge: Coldstone Creamery Mix-in Challenge (Create Original Mix-ins for Their Sweet Cream Flavor). <br />
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Elimination Challenge: Create Late Night Bar food in a Mobile Kitchen.
第 9 集 Restaurant Wars
播出时间:2007年8月16日
The chefs are told that they must create the perfect burger. Then, they must create a new restaurant concept, including a great menu. Chef Daniel Boulud is the guest judge.
第 10 集 Second Helping
播出时间:2007年8月23日
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian guest judges a relay race challenge. The chefs get another try at "Restaurant Wars," continued from last episode.
第 11 集 Chef Overboard
播出时间:2007年9月6日
Chef Michael Schwartz helps to judge challenges that involve a cruise ship buffet and creativity in a grocery store.
第 12 集 Snacks on a Plane
播出时间:2007年9月13日
Jimmy Canora guests on an episode that takes to the skies when the chefs take on the dreaded plane cuisine.
第 13 集 Manhattan Project
播出时间:2007年9月20日
Sirio Maccione guest judges a QuickFire where the chefs must recreate one of his dishes, then they must impress four more chefs, including Andre Soltner, in elimination.
第 14 集 Finale (1)
播出时间:2007年9月27日
The remaining chefs make the move to Aspen, Colorado for the semifinal and the decision of who the final two will be.
第 15 集 Finale (2)
播出时间:2007年10月4日
The Top Chef is chosen.
第 16 集 Reunion
播出时间:2007年10月11日
The cast and contestants get together to reminisce about the season and answer questions.