Season 5: Redemption
8 episodes · 2012
1Resourcefulness
These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.
2Innovation
The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.
3Simplicity
Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate
4Transformation
The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.
5Risk
An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.
6Fusion
The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.
7Transcendence
The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.
8Passion and Respectfinale
Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.