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The Best Episodes of Top Chef Season 8

Every episode of Top Chef Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Top Chef Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Top Chef Season 8 Episode 1 - History Never Repeats
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    #1 - History Never Repeats

    S8:E1

    Bravo's Top Chef congregates a dream team of 18 past cheftestants who nearly won the title to return to see if they have what it takes. The 2010 Primetime Emmy Award-winning Top Chef returns to New York City for Season 8 with host Padma Lakshmi and head judge chef Tom Colicchio, alongside judges Gail Simmons and new this season, best-selling author and chef, Anthony Bourdain.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 2 - Night at the Museum
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #2 - Night at the Museum

    S8:E2

    Joe Jonas challenges chefs to create a snack for children; breakfasts inspired by a dinosaur's diet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 3 - New York's Finest
    7.4/10(36 votes)

    #3 - New York's Finest

    S8:E3

    A mise-en-place relay race; chefs cook in four of New York's finest restaurants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 4 - Advantage Chef
    7.3/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Advantage Chef

    S8:E4

    The chefs unexpectedly find themselves without even their knives when they are asked to make stuffing. Next up is catering an event at the U.S. Open.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 5 - Dim Sum Lose Sum
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Dim Sum Lose Sum

    S8:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 6 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #6 - We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

    S8:E6

    Contestants are taken on a fishing expedition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 7 - Restaurant Wars: One Night Only
    8.0/10(40 votes)

    #7 - Restaurant Wars: One Night Only

    S8:E7

    Fish fillet contest; chefs must open ``one night only'' restaurants in New York City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 8 - An Offer They Can't Refuse
    7.7/10(38 votes)

    #8 - An Offer They Can't Refuse

    S8:E8

    Designer Isaac Mizrahi judges. Contestants are judged on presentation and plating; traditional three-course Italian meal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 9 - Feeding Fallon
    8.0/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Feeding Fallon

    S8:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 10 - Lock Down
    7.7/10(36 votes)

    #10 - Lock Down

    S8:E10

    It’s a Sesame Street kind of day when the chefs find themselves cooking to please Muppet palates. Next they are tasked with making a dish at a Target store.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 11 - For the Gulf
    7.1/10(32 votes)

    #11 - For the Gulf

    S8:E11

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 12 - Give Me Your Huddled Masses
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    #12 - Give Me Your Huddled Masses

    S8:E12

    The chefs need to make something out of nothing; the contestants head to Ellis Island, where they must make a dish based on their heritage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 13 - Fit for a King
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #13 - Fit for a King

    S8:E13

    The chefs set sail for the Bahamas, and each participates in a culinary duel against the person who was crowned the winner during their first stint on the show. Later, they create meals for Bahamian royalty, but it's a royal pain with limited cooking equipment.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 14 - Island Fever
    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #14 - Island Fever

    S8:E14

    The contestants cater a yacht club's anniversary party, but only after they have gone conch fishing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 15 - Last Supper
    6.8/10(34 votes)

    #15 - Last Supper

    S8:E15

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 16 - Finale
    8.4/10(37 votes)

    #16 - Finale

    S8:E16

    The remaining two chefs have no time to digest what just happened as their final challenge is immediately announced. The 2 finalists choose their sous-chefs... blindfolded!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Top Chef Season 8 Episode 17 - Reunion Special
    7.9/10(25 votes)

    #17 - Reunion Special

    S8:E17

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"History Never Repeats" is the best rated episode of "Top Chef" season 8. It scored 7.3/10 based on 39 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/1/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Night at the Museum".