House of Knives

With only two more chapters left before the finale, contenders begin rethinking their strategies. The chefs are ordered to create brunch dishes, and they wow the Culinary Council with their innovative and well-executed plates. Strategy proves paramount once again as the winner of the contender battle makes yet another surprising move to remain in the game. The battle for the throne is a fierce one fought over clams, and the challenger makes a very risky ingredient choice. Will it secure the chef's spot in the finale or lead to banishment?

A formidable new contender enters the arena, and there's no room for error. The remaining chefs battle for the final chance to control the game, and the contenders face their most difficult challenge yet: surf and turf. They must execute two perfectly cooked proteins in only 45 minutes. The intense battle for the throne is fought over vegetables, and the challenger attempts to end the ruler's reign in hopes of sitting on the throne going into the finale.

Host Scott Conant welcomes the remaining four chefs to the game's final chapter. In the first battle, the contenders must create an incredible fish dish. After fierce combat, only one chef is selected to challenge the ruler head-to-head, and both chefs must serve a cohesive three-course menu to impress judges Marcus Samuelsson and Judy Joo. At the end of an action-packed final cook, one visionary chef receives the culinary crown, claims the $100,000 prize and earns the bragging rights of being the very first winner in the House of Knives.