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Top Chef

  • TV Series
  • 2006– 2006–
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  • 44m
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Top Chef (2006)
Top Chef: Season 18
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A reality competition show in which chefs compete against one another in culinary challenges and are a judged by a panel of food and wine experts, with one or more contestants eliminated eac... Read allA reality competition show in which chefs compete against one another in culinary challenges and are a judged by a panel of food and wine experts, with one or more contestants eliminated each episode.A reality competition show in which chefs compete against one another in culinary challenges and are a judged by a panel of food and wine experts, with one or more contestants eliminated each episode.
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  • Stars
    • Tom Colicchio
    • Padma Lakshmi
    • Gail Simmons
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    • Tom Colicchio
    • Padma Lakshmi
    • Gail Simmons
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    • 37User reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 4 wins & 76 nominations total

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    TOP CHEF: Season 16
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    Top Chef: Le Bernardin
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    Top Chef: The Last Supper
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    Top Chef: Finale Part 2
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    Tom Colicchio
    Tom Colicchio
    • Self - Head Judgeas Self - Head Judge…
    238 episodes238 eps • 2006–2022
    Padma Lakshmi
    Padma Lakshmi
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host…
    231 episodes231 eps • 2006–2022
    Gail Simmons
    Gail Simmons
    • Self - Judgeas Self - Judge…
    175 episodes175 eps • 2006–2022
    Richard Blais
    Richard Blais
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    52 episodes52 eps • 2008–2021
    Casey Thompson
    Casey Thompson
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    42 episodes42 eps • 2007–2017
    Emeril Lagasse
    Emeril Lagasse
    • Self - Judgeas Self - Judge…
    35 episodes35 eps • 2009–2014
    Dale Talde
    Dale Talde
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    35 episodes35 eps • 2008–2021
    Hugh Acheson
    • Self - Judgeas Self - Judge…
    33 episodes33 eps • 2011–2017
    Brooke Williamson
    Brooke Williamson
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    33 episodes33 eps • 2012–2020
    Sheldon Simeon
    Sheldon Simeon
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    32 episodes32 eps • 2012–2022
    Melissa King
    Melissa King
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    32 episodes32 eps • 2014–2022
    Bryan Voltaggio
    Bryan Voltaggio
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    31 episodes31 eps • 2009–2020
    Shirley Chung
    Shirley Chung
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    31 episodes31 eps • 2013–2017
    Gregory Gourdet
    Gregory Gourdet
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    31 episodes31 eps • 2014–2022
    Antonia Lofaso
    Antonia Lofaso
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2008–2016
    Michael Isabella
    Michael Isabella
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2009–2011
    Carla Hall
    Carla Hall
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2008–2011
    Stephanie Cmar
    Stephanie Cmar
    • Self - Contestantas Self - Contestant…
    29 episodes29 eps • 2012–2020
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    • Trivia
      The first season host was Katie Lee Joel, who quit to spend more time at home. She was replaced with Padma Lakshmi.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2007)

    User reviews37

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    7/10
    Privilege over produce
    A cooking show that focuses on flash rather than the ingredients needed; it's all about privilege, product placement, busswords (organic) and an anti-science (gmo) approach to agriculture.

    Top Chef is more of a "Housewives" show that centers around chefs and their egos than the food They prepare. It's a reality show that places far too much importance on tears, conflict, & petulant temper tantrums.

    The best episodes & seasons are ones that feature Anthony Bourdain - because he was always unpretentious, honest, and genuinely cared about food.
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    • Release date
      • February 15, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Top Chef All-Stars
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Magical Elves Productions
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
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