Season 5: Redemption

1. Resourcefulness

2012-11-04 · 60m

These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.

2. Innovation

2012-11-11 · 60m

The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.

3. Simplicity

2012-11-18 · 60m

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

4. Transformation

2012-11-25 · 60m

The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.

5. Risk

2012-12-02 · 60m

An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.

6. Fusion

2012-12-09 · 60m

The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.

7. Transcendence

2012-12-16 · 60m

The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.

8. Passion and Respect

2012-12-23 · 60m

Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.