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s05e17 · 2026-05-22
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Next Level Chef
FOX Reality
What it is
Chef Gordon Ramsay scours the country for the very best line cooks, home chefs, social media stars, food truck owners and everything in between, all competing against one another with the goal of finding the food world's newest superstar. Joined by two elite names in the food world, chefs Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais, Ramsay and his co-mentors leave no stone unturned, as they each recruit a group of talented chefs and take them under their wings. Ramsay and his friends attempt to bring out the very best in their cooks, as they all try to find "the one." Ramsay firmly believes that as long as a chef has the drive, talent and perseverance, he or she can make that climb to the top. Creativity, consistency and cunning are the recipe for success to make it to the next level, as the competitors adapt to the challenges waiting for them. Chefs compete for a life-changing $250,000 grand prize and the title of "Next Level Chef."
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17 this season · 73 totals05e01 Auditions - Pro Chefs 2026-01-30 01:00
Auditions - Pro Chefs
Twenty-four pro, social media and home chefs audition.
s05e02 Auditions - Social Media Chefs 2026-02-06 01:00
Auditions - Social Media Chefs
Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.
s05e03 Auditions - Home Chefs 2026-02-13 01:00
Auditions - Home Chefs
The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes.
s05e04 The Draft/Taco Party 2026-02-20 01:00
The Draft/Taco Party
This week's challenge gets spicy with some tasty tacos but as the platform rises, disaster strikes for one chef who is too late to the taco party.
s05e05 Sea Monsters 2026-02-27 01:00
Sea Monsters
Three enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day.
s05e06 Bowl in One 2026-03-06 01:00
Bowl in One
The chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping protein bowl with color, flavor and texture.
s05e07 Service, Please! 2026-03-13 00:00
Service, Please!
The chefs host a pop-up restaurant for hungry diners and VIPs.
s05e08 Mini Gordon 2026-03-20 00:00
Mini Gordon
The chefs are tasked with reimagining kids' classic dishes, taking nostalgic flavors and elevating them into culinary masterpieces; one more chef is eliminated.
s05e09 Ale's Well That Ends Well 2026-04-03 00:00
Ale's Well That Ends Well
Proteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes; contestants play beer pong in order to win more ingredients.
s05e10 Cowboy Cooking 2026-04-10 00:00
Cowboy Cooking
The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.
s05e11 The In-Season Tournament 2026-04-17 00:00
The In-Season Tournament
The chefs are no longer competing on their teams, and it's each person for themselves as they fight for their place on the top level.
s05e12 Use Your Noodle 2026-04-24 00:00
Use Your Noodle
The seven remaining chefs must make a noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world.
s05e13 A Toast to America's 250th 2026-05-01 00:00
A Toast to America's 250th
The chefs cook for a star-spangled cocktail party in celebration of America's 250th, where they craft a showstopping cocktail and appetizer.
s05e14 The Ultimate Goal 2026-05-08 00:00
The Ultimate Goal
This summer, the Fifa World Cup is coming to FOX and with only five chefs left, the worlds of soccer and food are fused in a special, championship-inspired episode. USA Soccer legend Alexi Lalas makes a surprise appearance, and the chefs need to create a world-class fusion dish with ingredients tied to two different countries.
s05e15 Building a Legacy 2026-05-15 00:00
Building a Legacy
It's the semi-finals which means four chefs are within reach of the finale! The chefs must create a signature dish that they feel defines them, but there is a hidden catch. This is the moment that could define their legacy.
s05e16 The Final Level 2026-05-22 00:00
The Final Level
It's the finale and the three remaining chefs must create a dish on each level in just 90 minutes. How they divide their time is up to them.