E1 - Resourcefulness

Aired: November 04, 2012

These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.

E2 - Innovation

Aired: November 11, 2012

The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.

E3 - Simplicity

Aired: November 18, 2012

Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate

E4 - Transformation

Aired: November 25, 2012

The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.

E5 - Risk

Aired: December 02, 2012

An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.

E6 - Fusion

Aired: December 09, 2012

The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.

E7 - Transcendence

Aired: December 16, 2012

The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.

E8 - Passion and Respect

Aired: December 23, 2012

Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.