Episode 1
Ramsay splits the 18 aspiring chefs into two teams and asks them to present their signature dishes; the winning team spends time with Ramsay and chef Wolfgang Puck, while the losers set up the living arrangements.
Episode 2
The team that wins the Geoduck sashimi challenge spends time on a luxury yacht with Ramsay, while the losers clean and prepare for dinner service.
Episode 3
Ramsay uses a unique recipe challenge to strengthen team communication; the teams work together to prepare a dinner service with special guests, including TV host Wendy Williams.
Episode 4
The teams have just 20 minutes to prepare breakfast for culinary school graduates and their guests; while the winning team goes to San Francisco to meet chef Dominique Chen, the losers grind meat by hand for dinner service.
Episode 5
The teams must identify proteins and match them to their dishes, with the winners getting a day at the beach with water polo players Genai Kerr, Shea Buckner and Tumua Anae; family night dinner service.
Episode 6
The teams must herd farm animals into their proper pens and decide which proteins and starches they will use next; the winning team goes on a wine tour, while the losers prepare stock bones; tempers flare during the dinner service.
Episode 7
The teams compete to create the best Italian opera-inspired dishes, with the winning team getting a shopping trip and a VIP dinner; the teams provide dinner service for guests, including members of the Italian Consulate.
Episode 8
The teams meet new members before heading into a team challenge in which each member must prepare a tasting menu for a Best in Show Competition with the American Kennel Club.
Episode 9
Each team member must prepare a tasting menu for a Best in Show competition with the American Kennel Club. A contestant leaves due to an injury and the cooks serve music legends, including Stewart Copeland and Steven Tyler.
Episode 10
Episode 11
The contestants face the blind taste test; Ramsay asks both teams to select a member for elimination.
Episode 12
The contestants must each create two servings of the same amuse-bouche; the teams struggle with communication during dinner service.
Episode 13
Having receiving their black jackets, the remaining chefs have to make a dish using Omaha steaks.
Episode 14
The finals five battle it out to try and secure a place in the next phase of the competition.
Episode 15
The remaining chefs prepare a dinner service with a double elimination at the end of the show.
Episode 16
The winner is chosen from the remaining two contestants.