Top Chef
Las Vegas
200916 episodes
Top Chef: Las Vegas is the sixth season of American reality television series Top Chef and was filmed first in Las Vegas, Nevada, and concluded in Napa, California. The season premiered on Bravo on August 19, 2009 and ended on December 16, 2009. The prize money awarded to the Top Chef was $125,000.
Episode 1
Sin City Vice
Aug 19, 200955m
17 fresh chefs infiltrate sin city to take on culinary challenges in the season six premier.
Episode 2
Bachelor/Ette Party
Aug 26, 200944m
The male chefs and the female chefs compete in a battle of the sexes in catering a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.
Episode 3
Thunderbirds
Sep 2, 200955m
The chefs will be creating meals for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the most renowned aircraft demonstration squadron.
Episode 4
Vivre Las Vegas
Sep 9, 200955m
The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.
Episode 5
Camping
Sep 16, 200944m
The contestants cook with cactus, sleep under the stars, and prepare a menu for Las Vegas cowboys; chef Tim Love serves as a guest judge.
Episode 6
Penn & Teller
Sep 23, 200944m
The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.
Episode 7
Dinner Party
Oct 7, 200944m
A slot machine determines the guidelines for the quick-fire challenge; the contestants prepare a special dinner for members of the Macy's Culinary Council.
Episode 8
Pigs and Pinot
Oct 14, 200944m
The chefs head to guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant to host a ``Pig and Pinot'' event.
Episode 9
Restaurant Wars
Oct 21, 200942m
Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant is taken over by the contestants and then he serves as their guest judge.
Episode 10
Meat Natalie
Oct 28, 200942m
The chefs head to Las Vegas to visit "Craft Steak" and cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.
Episode 11
All Stars Dinner
Nov 4, 200942m
Past chefs recount their favorite moments from the series.
Episode 12
Strip Around the World
Nov 11, 200942m
The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish. Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.
Episode 13
Culinary Olympics
Nov 18, 200942m
A challenge based on the Bocuse d'Or. Guest judges include Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller.
Episode 14
Finale (1)
Dec 2, 200942m
The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.
Episode 15
Finale (2)
Dec 9, 200942m
The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of 'Top Chef.'
Episode 16
Watch What Happens Reunion
Dec 16, 200942m
Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.