17 episodes
1. History Never Repeats

1. History Never Repeats
The chefs must recreate a dish that they did poorly on.
44min
Dec 1, 2010
2. Night at the Museum

2. Night at the Museum
Joe Jonas challenges chefs to create a snack for children; breakfasts inspired by a dinosaur's diet.
44min
Dec 8, 2010
3. New York's Finest

3. New York's Finest
A mise-en-place relay race; chefs cook in four of New York's finest restaurants.
44min
Dec 15, 2010
4. Advantage Chef

4. Advantage Chef
Chefs must create a holiday stuffing dish with no utensils; catering the U.S. Open launch party.
44min
Dec 22, 2010
5. Dim Sum Lose Sum

5. Dim Sum Lose Sum
Chefs must beat Tom Colicchio's time in making a dish; making dim sum in Chinatown.
44min
Jan 5, 2011
6. We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat

6. We're Gonna Need a Bigger Boat
The chefs must fish for their own ingredients.
44min
Jan 12, 2011
7. Restaurant Wars: One Night Only

7. Restaurant Wars: One Night Only
Fish fillet contest; chefs must open "one night only" restaurants in New York City.
55min
Jan 19, 2011
8. An Offer They Can't Refuse

8. An Offer They Can't Refuse
Contestants are judged on presentation and plating; traditional three-course Italian meal.
44min
Feb 2, 2011
9. Feeding Fallon

9. Feeding Fallon
A new spin on fondue; chefs cater Jimmy Fallon's birthday party.
44min
Feb 9, 2011
10. Lock Down

10. Lock Down
Chefs must make a cookie that pleases Cookie Monster, Telly and Elmo; making a dish at Target.
44min
Feb 16, 2011
11. For the Gulf

11. For the Gulf
The chefs must deep fry to impress Paula Deen; seafood for a charity event.
44min
Feb 23, 2011
12. Give Me Your Huddled Masses

12. Give Me Your Huddled Masses
The chefs need to make something out of nothing; the chefs head to Ellis Island.
44min
Mar 2, 2011
13. Fit for a King

13. Fit for a King
The chefs are in the Bahamas for the rest of the season; the chefs compete with their nemesis.
44min
Mar 9, 2011
14. Island Fever

14. Island Fever
The chefs cater an upscale lunch party; they must catch conch to cook with.
44min
Mar 16, 2011
15. Last Supper

15. Last Supper
The chefs design a challenge for their competitors; the chefs make a last supper for guests.
44min
Mar 23, 2011
16. Finale

16. Finale
The final two chefs battle it out to produce the best dining experience.
44min
Mar 30, 2011
17. Reunion

17. Reunion
Talking with season eight's chef'testants and judges.
44min
Apr 6, 2011
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