Top Chef
Series Overview
An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
23 Seasons • 342 Episodes
2006 – Present
Premiered: Wed, Mar 8, 2006
Latest Aired Episode
Season 23, Episode 14: “The Final Toast”
The final three chefs are asked to create the best progressive four-course meal of their lives; the finalists must impress an esteemed table of diners, including Hunter Lewis, Editor-In-Chief of Food & Wine magazine; chefs Eric Ferguson, Camari Mick and Nok Suntaranon, and Top Chef alums Sara Bradley, Joe Flamm and Stephanie Izard. At the judges' table, Kristen, Tom and Gail are joined by chefs Brandon Jew and Val Cantu to determine who will be named the next Top Chef.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
San Francisco
12 Episodes →
Los Angeles
13 Episodes →
Miami
16 Episodes →
Chicago
15 Episodes →
New York
15 Episodes →
Las Vegas
16 Episodes →
D.C.
15 Episodes →
All-Stars
17 Episodes →
Texas
18 Episodes →
Seattle
17 Episodes →
New Orleans
17 Episodes →
Boston
15 Episodes →
California
15 Episodes →
Charleston
14 Episodes →
Season 15
14 Episodes →
Season 16
15 Episodes →
All Stars L.A.
14 Episodes →
Portland
14 Episodes →
Houston
14 Episodes →
World All-Stars
14 Episodes →
Wisconsin
14 Episodes →
Destination Canada
14 Episodes →
Carolinas
14 Episodes →
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Top Chef: Season 14 Official Trailer - New Episodes Thursdays at 10/9c | BravoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-17
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lauren Zalaznick
Kristen Kish, Diana Schmedeman, Gail Simmons, Tracy Tong, Doneen Arquines
Department Leadership Roster
Kristen Kish
Producer
Diana Schmedeman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Top Chef
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What is Top Chef about?
An American reality competition show in which chefs compete against each other in culinary challenges and are judged by a panel of professional chefs and other notables from the food and wine industry with one or more contestants eliminated in each episode.
How many seasons does Top Chef have?
Top Chef comprises 23 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Top Chef?
Key cast members in Top Chef include Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons, Kristen Kish.
Who created or directed Top Chef?
Top Chef was developed and directed by Lauren Zalaznick.