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Next Level Chef

5 season(s) • 58 episode(s)

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Latest: S05E07 Service, Please! • Aired Mar 12, 2026

Seasons
5
Episodes
58
First Aired
Jan 2, 2022
Genres
Reality
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For the first time ever, the Great Room is transformed into a beautiful restaurant packed with hungry diners and 3 Michelin-starred VIP guests! Gordon, Nyesha and Richard lead their teams, grabbing, cooking and plating, and each team must create one course in a frenetic 40-minute cook. The team with the weakest course will cook against each other in the elimination, where, for one chef, their Next Level journey ends.

Season 1 (11 episodes)
S01E01

Welcome to the Next Level

Aired Jan 2, 2022
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Fifteen contestants from around the country prepare to level up their cooking skills.

S01E02

High Steaks

Aired Jan 5, 2022
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Teams compete in a three story culinary gauntlet to create the ultimate steak dinner. Each time has been randomly assigned a kitchen, where they need to prove they can create delicious food even when the odds are stacked against them.

S01E03

Infinite Pastabilities

Aired Jan 12, 2022
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The teams are challenged to create a delicious Italian dinner; each team is randomly assigned to a kitchen where they must prove that they can create magic in any environment.

S01E04

Fowl Play

Aired Jan 19, 2022
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The teams are challenged to create a poultry dish; the best dish keeps one entire team safe from elimination, but one contestant is sent home with their dreams up in flames.

S01E05

The Next Level Burger

Aired Jan 26, 2022
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Contestants prepare a next-level burger.

S01E06

Drop In For Brunch

Aired Jan 30, 2022
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Each remaining contestant must create a brunch dish that incorporates both sweet and savory elements in just 45 minutes; one aspiring chef goes home.

S01E07

A Seafood Tower

Aired Feb 2, 2022
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Contestants prepare a seafood dish; two contestants are eliminated.

S01E08

When Pigs Fly

Aired Feb 9, 2022
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The eight remaining contestants must prepare a next-level pork dish; an elimination.

S01E09

Fusion Confusion

Aired Feb 16, 2022
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The seven remaining contestants prepare a next-level fusion dish.

S01E10

Show Stopping Semi-Finals

Aired Feb 23, 2022
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Three contestants are sent home with their dreams up in flames.

S01E11

The Final Level

Aired Mar 2, 2022
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The final three contestants have 90 minutes to create an appetizer in the basement, a seafood dish in the middle kitchen, and a meat-focused meal at the top. One chef is crowned the winner.

Season 2 (15 episodes)
S02E01

A Next Level Welcome

Aired Feb 12, 2023
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Contestants begin their journey and look to make their first impressions in their respective teams.

S02E02

Party Like a Guac Star

Aired Feb 16, 2023
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The chefs each prepare a dish from Mexico; one contestant is eliminated.

S02E03

No Pain, No Grain

Aired Feb 23, 2023
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The chefs are challenged with making an upscale sandwich; one chef is eliminated.

S02E04

Rice Guys Finish Last

Aired Mar 2, 2023
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The chefs are challenged to make a next-level Chinese-inspired dish.

S02E05

Game Time

Aired Mar 9, 2023
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Game such as wild boar and elk must be cooked with care and attention.

S02E06

Sugar and Tea and Rum

Aired Mar 16, 2023
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Competitors use skill to cook an alcohol-based dish; one chef is eliminated.

S02E07

Here Fishy, Fishy

Aired Mar 23, 2023
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Chefs are alarmed when they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make a next-level fish dish.

S02E08

Going Global

Aired Mar 30, 2023
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Each person grabs a box with a flag on it and is tasked to make the country's signature dish.

S02E09

Happy Hour

Aired Apr 6, 2023
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The chefs must create one perfect appetizer dish and pair it with a beautiful craft cocktail.

S02E10

That's What Cheese Said

Aired Apr 13, 2023
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Cheese, nuts and charcuterie meats prove difficult for the chefs to navigate.

S02E11

Fry Me A River

Aired Apr 20, 2023
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The remaining chefs must elevate their dish by frying their entree, a process that proves difficult.

S02E12

Bake It 'til You Make It

Aired Apr 27, 2023
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The chefs are faced with their toughest challenge yet, baking a next-level dessert.

S02E13

Surf and Turf

Aired May 4, 2023
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The chefs are asked to reimagine an old classic -- surf and turf.

S02E14

Made In America

Aired May 11, 2023
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Each chef must select two different boxes, each representing a state and its local ingredients, and then create one inventive fusion dish.

S02E15

Next Level Finale

Aired May 11, 2023
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The final three chefs must create one dish on each level in just 90 minutes; the winner is crowned.

Season 3 (17 episodes)
S03E01

Auditions -- Social Media

Aired Jan 28, 2024
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In the premiere episode, the eight social media stars battle it out on the three kitchen levels. Only five chefs will advance to join the teams of mentors Gordon Ramsay, Richard Blais and Nysesha Arrington and compete for the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000.

S03E02

Auditions -- Home Cooks

Aired Feb 1, 2024
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The auditions continue as the home cooks fight for one of the coveted five spots that advances them to the mentorship team draft, taking them one step closer to winning the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000. One chef is eliminated after each challenge until only the top five are left standing.

S03E03

Auditions -- Pros

Aired Feb 8, 2024
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The auditions conclude as the professional chefs enter the kitchen and battle for one of the coveted five spots that advances them to the mentorship team draft, taking them one step closer to winning the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000. One chef is eliminated after each challenge until only the top five are left standing.

S03E04

The Draft; Smash Bash

Aired Feb 15, 2024
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Mentors Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais draft the top 15 chefs into their three teams. Then, the contestants are challenged with preparing an all-American smash burger that proves their cooking abilities are next level.

S03E05

Curry in a Hurry

Aired Feb 22, 2024
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The 14 remaining chefs are tasked with preparing a curry dish that promises to pack a punch with only 30 minutes on the clock. The winning dish gives the entire team immunity and claims the top-level kitchen for the next challenge.

S03E06

80 Degrees and Palm Trees

Aired Feb 29, 2024
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The 13 remaining chefs channel their vacation vibes when they're tasked with preparing a next-level seafood dish inspired by tropical island cuisine. The winning dish gives the entire team immunity and claims the top-level kitchen for the next challenge.

S03E07

On the Go

Aired Mar 7, 2024
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The chefs are tasked with preparing a next-level international street food dish. But there's a twist: to mimic the "grab-and-go" feel of street food, the platform never stops moving throughout the challenge.

S03E08

Don't Have a Cow, Man

Aired Mar 14, 2024
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The remaining chefs butcher and break down various cuts of beef amongst their teams to create sizzling steak dishes that earn a "well-done" from the judges. Then, two contestants face elimination as they enter a heated seafood cook-off.

S03E09

You Wanna Pizza Me?

Aired Mar 21, 2024
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The 10 remaining contestants step into the kitchen with one single goal: to elevate the traditional pizza into a next-level masterpiece. The winning pizza gains immunity for the whole team and claims the top-level kitchen spot.

S03E10

It's All Greek to Me

Aired Mar 28, 2024
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The nine remaining chefs embark on a gastronomic journey to the land of Tzatziki, Togas, and Tradition: Greece. Using a bounty of fresh ingredients from the platform, the chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team.

S03E10

It's All Greek to Me

Aired Mar 28, 2024
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The nine remaining chefs embark on a gastronomic journey to the land of Tzatziki, Togas, and Tradition: Greece. Using a bounty of fresh ingredients from the platform, the chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team.

S03E11

Squad Goals

Aired Apr 4, 2024
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The eight remaining competitors must work together in teams to create a cohesive three course meal. With only 30 minutes on the clock, the team with the winning menu remains safe from elimination.

S03E12

Bingo, Bango, Bento!

Aired Apr 11, 2024
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The seven remaining chefs work individually to create Japanese-inspired dishes for their bento boxes. From tempura to sushi, the chef who constructs the winning box claims the time token and top-level kitchen for the next challenge. Then, with only 25 minutes to create a Wagyu beef dish, only one judge will oversee the chefs during the elimination challenge while two judges blindly taste test their creations.

S03E13

Picture Perfect

Aired Apr 18, 2024
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The six remaining chefs are tasked with recreating a "picture perfect" dish using just a photo. However, once the platform leaves, the photo goes with it, putting the contestant's memory and cooking skills to the test.

S03E14

Kombucha Kulture

Aired Apr 25, 2024
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The final five chefs must create a dish that won't leave a sour taste in the judges' mouth by using kombucha, the trendy fermented drink. Then, two chefs battle for a spot in the semifinals by cooking a winning dish using a wok.

S03E15

Taste of Success

Aired May 2, 2024
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In the semi-finals, the final four chefs face a tangy twist as they're tasked with showcasing one of the classic taste elements. With limited time on the clock, every dash, pinch or sprinkle could mean the difference between securing a coveted spot in the grand finale or facing the heat in a final elimination cook-off.

S03E16

The Final Level

Aired May 9, 2024
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The competition reaches its boiling point as the final three chefs race against the clock to craft a sensational three-course meal. With $250,000 and a year-long mentorship on the line, only one chef will rise to the top and claim the title of the Next Level Chef champion.

Season 4 (9 episodes)
S04E01

Social Media Chef Auditions

Aired Feb 13, 2025
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Eight social media chefs kick off the competition.

S04E02

Home Chef Auditions

Aired Feb 20, 2025
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The auditions continue with the next group to show off their culinary skills -- the home cooks.

S04E03

Pro Chef Auditions

Aired Feb 27, 2025
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It's the final round of auditions, where eight professional chefs must impress the judges in order to advance to the next stage.

S04E04

Ciao Down

Aired Mar 6, 2025
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The 15 chefs who qualified for the draft are matched with their mentors and are given their first team challenge; each chef must create an incredible Italian dish.

S04E05

Grills Gone Wild

Aired Mar 13, 2025
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The chefs battle it out to make the best barbecue feast; in the elimination round, two chefs go head-to-head and make an elevated dish using cauliflower.

S04E06

Shoyu My Ramen

Aired Mar 20, 2025
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The mentors challenge the chefs to make the most impressive ramen dish while reaching from a fast moving platform that moves up and down each level throughout the entire challenge.

S04E07

The Menu

Aired Mar 27, 2025
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The chefs work together to create a cohesive five-course meal, with the help of a few surprise sous chefs; to succeed in this challenge, the chefs must count on one another's culinary and communication skills.

S04E08

Beat the Heat

Aired Apr 3, 2025
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The remaining chefs are tasked with oven roasting, steaming or deep frying.

S04E09

The Thunderdome

Aired Apr 10, 2025
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For the first time in the competition, the chefs are no longer working on teams and must survive the next cooking challenge on their own.

Season 5 (6 episodes)
S05E01

Auditions - Pro Chefs

Aired Jan 29, 2026
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The competition kicks off with eight pristine pro chefs who use their fierce expertise to create dishes that will impress the judges in the audition round and secure them a spot in the competition.

S05E02

Auditions - Social Media Chefs

Aired Feb 5, 2026
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Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.

S05E03

Auditions - Home Chefs

Aired Feb 12, 2026
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The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes, with love. The home chefs must elevate their culinary skills to impress the judges and earn their chef whites.

S05E04

The Draft/Taco Party

Aired Feb 19, 2026
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It's the Draft! Gordon has a clear vision for his team, Nyesha has been keeping notes and Richard is determined to hang on to his crown this season, but will he draft the winner?

S05E06

Bowl in One

Aired Mar 5, 2026
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Protein bowls have taken the world by storm and this week the chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping bowl with color, flavor and texture. But to add to the chaos, the platform moves faster than ever before and does not stop! With ingredients missed, tempers rise and tears fall, and one more chef leaves the competition for good.

S05E07

Service, Please!

Aired Mar 12, 2026
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For the first time ever, the Great Room is transformed into a beautiful restaurant packed with hungry diners and 3 Michelin-starred VIP guests! Gordon, Nyesha and Richard lead their teams, grabbing, cooking and plating, and each team must create one course in a frenetic 40-minute cook. The team with the weakest course will cook against each other in the elimination, where, for one chef, their Next Level journey ends.