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Grace and Frankie
Genre
Comedy
Created by
Marta Kauffman
Howard J. Morris
Starring
Jane Fonda
Lily Tomlin
Sam Waterston
Martin Sheen
Brooklyn Decker
Ethan Embry
June Diane Raphael
Baron Vaughn
Opening theme
"Stuck in the Middle with You"
performed by Grace Potter
Composer(s)
Sam KS
Michael Skloff
Country of origin
United States
Original language(s)
English
No. of seasons
4
No. of episodes
52 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Marta Kauffman
Howard J. Morris
Jane Fonda
Lily Tomlin
Tate Taylor (pilot)
Paula Weinstein
Dana Goldberg
David Ellison
Marcy Ross
Alexa Junge
Production location(s)
Los Angeles, California
Cinematography
Gale Tattersall
Editor(s)
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Michael Jablow
Sarah Lucky
Camera setup
Single-camera
Running time
25–35 minutes
Production company(s)
Okay Goodnight
Skydance Television
Distributor
Netflix
Release
Original network
Netflix
Picture format
4K (Ultra HD)
Original release
May 8, 2015 (2015-05-08)
External links
Official website
Grace and Frankie is an American comedy web television series created by Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris for Netflix. The series stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the title roles of Grace and Frankie, two unlikely friends who are brought together after their husbands announce that they are in love and plan to get married. Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen, Brooklyn Decker, Ethan Embry, June Diane Raphael, and Baron Vaughn co-star in supporting roles. It premiered on Netflix on May 8, 2015, with all 13 episodes of the first season released simultaneously. The second, third, and fourth seasons, also consisting of 13 episodes each, have been released on May 6, 2016, March 24, 2017, and January 19, 2018, respectively.
Despite mixed reviews upon its debut, the series was met with a more positive critical reception towards its later seasons and has received several nominations, including five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy.
On February 15, 2018, Grace and Frankie was renewed for a fifth season.[1]
Contents
1 Premise
2 Cast
2.1 Main
2.2 Recurring
3 Episodes
4 Production and development
4.1 Casting
4.2 Filming
5 Reception
5.1 Accolades
5.2 Controversy
6 References
7 External links
Premise[edit]
The series follows Grace, a retired cosmetics mogul, and Frankie, a hippie art teacher, whose husbands, Robert and Sol, are successful divorce lawyers in San Diego. Grace and Frankie's lives are turned upside down when Robert and Sol announce that they are in love with each other and are leaving their wives. Now, the women, who have never particularly liked each other, are forced to live together and learn to unite and cope with difficulties.
Cast[edit]
Main[edit]
Jane Fonda as Grace Hanson, a retired cosmetics mogul
Lily Tomlin as Frances "Frankie" Bergstein (née Mengela), a hippie art teacher
Martin Sheen as Robert Hanson, a successful divorce lawyer and Grace's former husband who later becomes Sol's husband
Sam Waterston as Sol Bergstein, a successful divorce lawyer and Frankie's former husband who later becomes Robert's husband
June Diane Raphael as Brianna Hanson, older daughter of Grace and Robert, head of the company founded and once run by Grace
Baron Vaughn as Nwabudike "Bud" Bergstein, son of Frankie and Sol, and also a lawyer at Robert & Sol's firm
Brooklyn Decker as Mallory Hanson, younger daughter of Grace and Robert, a wife and mother of four children
Ethan Embry as Coyote Bergstein, son of Frankie and Sol, a substitute teacher and recovering addict
Recurring[edit]
Actor
Character
Season
1
2
3
4
Ernie Hudson Jacob Recurring
Geoff Stults Mitch Recurring Guest
Tim Bagley Peter Recurring Guest Recurring
Peter Cambor Barry Recurring Guest Recurring
Craig T. Nelson Guy Recurring
Brittany Ishibashi Erica Guest Recurring Guest
Michael Charles Roman Adam Guest Recurring Guest Recurring
Sam Elliott Phil Milstein Recurring
Estelle Parsons Babe Recurring
Marsha Mason Arlene Guest Recurring
Lindsey Kraft Allison Giampietro-Smikowitz Recurring
Peter Gallagher Nick Skolka Recurring
Jack Plotnick Paul Recurring
Megan Ferguson Nadia Guest Recurring
Lisa Kudrow Sheree Recurring
Talia Shire Teddie Recurring
Mark Deklin Roy Recurring
Episodes[edit]
Main article: List of Grace and Frankie episodes
Season
Episodes
Originally released
1 13 May 8, 2015 (2015-05-08)
2 13 May 6, 2016 (2016-05-06)
3 13 March 24, 2017 (2017-03-24)
4 13 January 19, 2018 (2018-01-19)
Production and development[edit]
In March 2014, Netflix finalized a deal for a 13-episode straight-to-series order for Grace and Frankie, with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin attached to star in the lead roles. The series was written and created by Marta Kauffman and Howard J. Morris, who also serve as executive producers alongside Fonda, Tomlin, Paula Weinstein and Tate Taylor, and Skydance Productions' Dana Goldberg, David Ellison and Marcy Ross.[2]
On May 26, 2015, Netflix renewed the series for a second season[3] which premiered on May 6, 2016.[4]
On December 10, 2016, the series was renewed for a third season[5] which premiered on March 24, 2017.[6]
On April 12, 2017, the series was renewed for a fourth season, which premiered on January 19, 2018.[7][8]
On February 15, 2018, the series was renewed for a fifth season, with RuPaul announced to guest star as a rival of Grace & Frankie.[1]
Casting[edit]
Casting announcements began in June 2014, with Martin Sheen cast in the role of Robert, Grace's husband.[9] The following month, Sam Waterston was cast in the role of Sol, Frankie's husband.[10] June Diane Raphael and Baron Vaughn were then added to the cast, with Raphael cast in the role of Brianna, Grace and Robert's elder daughter, who rebels against Grace's decorum. Vaughn signed onto the role of Nwabudike, Frankie and Sol's son.[11] Shortly afterwards, Ethan Embry and Brooklyn Decker were cast in the remaining roles on the series. Embry joined in the role of Coyote, Frankie and Sol's recovering drug addicted son, while Decker signed onto the role of Mallory, Grace and Robert's younger daughter.[12] In October 2015, it was announced Sam Elliott would appear in the second season as Grace's love interest.[13] In April 2017, it was reported that Lisa Kudrow will appear in the fourth season as Sheree, Grace's manicurist.[7] In February 2018, the same day as the fifth season was commissioned, RuPaul was confirmed to appear in the fifth season as a rival of Grace and Frankie.[1]
Filming[edit]
Production on season one of Grace and Frankie began in Los Angeles, California, in early August 2014, and ended in late November.[14] Production on season two of the series began in July 2015, and ended in November the same year.[15][16]
Reception[edit]
The first season of Grace and Frankie received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes it has a rating of 50%, based on 32 reviews, with an average rating of 6.2/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Grace and Frankie's stellar cast adds an undeniable appeal, although its sloppy dialogue and clichéd sitcom setup will still leave most viewers wanting."[17] On Metacritic the season has a score of 58 out of 100, based on 27 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[18]
The second season received a more positive reception from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rating of 89%, based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 7.2/10.[19] On Metacritic, the season has a score of 62 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "generally favourable reviews".[20] Jasef Wisener of TVOvermind gave the second season a 4.5/5, calling it "heartfelt and hilarious" and "a huge improvement over the sometimes sluggish first season." [21]
The third season received critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a rating of 100%, based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 7.5/10.[22]
Accolades[edit]
Year
Award
Category
Nominee(s)
Result
Ref.
2015 67th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated [23]
20th Satellite Awards Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated [24]
73rd Golden Globe Awards Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy Lily Tomlin Nominated [25]
Dorian Awards TV Comedy of the Year Nominated [26]
TV Performance of the Year – Actress Jane Fonda Nominated
TV Performance of the Year – Actress Lily Tomlin Nominated
LBGTQ TV Show of the Year Nominated
27th GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Nominated [27]
19th OFTA Awards Best Comedy Series Nominated [28]
Best Actress in a Comedy Series Jane Fonda Won
Best Actress in a Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Sam Waterston Nominated
Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated
Best Direction in a Comedy Series Nominated
Best Writing in a Comedy Series Nominated
2016 68th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated [29]
[30]
Outstanding Costumes for a Contemporary Series, Limited Series, or Movie Allyson Fanger, Lori DeLapp Nominated
23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Jane Fonda Nominated [31]
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated
Costume Designers Guild Awards Outstanding Contemporary Television Series Allyson B. Fanger Nominated [32]
28th GLAAD Media Awards Outstanding Comedy Series Nominated [33]
Artios Awards Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Television Pilot - Comedy Tracy Lilienfield, Emily Towler Nominated [34]
20th OFTA Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Series Jane Fonda Nominated [35]
Best Actress in a Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated
Best Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated
2017 69th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Jane Fonda Nominated [36]
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated
Outstanding Costumes for a Contemporary Series, Limited Series, or Movie
Designers[show]
Allyson B. Fanger, Heather Pain, Lori DeLapp
Nominated
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour or Less)
Designers[show]
Devorah Herbert, Ben Edelberg, Christopher Carlson
Nominated
2018 70th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Pending [37]
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes
Designers[show]
Allyson B. Fanger, Heather Pain, Lori DeLapp
Pending
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour or Less)
Designers[show]
Devorah Herbert, Amy Wheeler, Andrea Fenton
Pending
24th Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Jane Fonda Nominated [31]
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Lily Tomlin Nominated
Controversy[edit]
After the show's release, Tomlin and Fonda expressed displeasure once it became public that their salaries were just equal to those of Sheen and Waterston, even though "the show is not 'Sol and Robert', it's 'Grace and Frankie,'" in the words of Lily Tomlin,[38] and contended this constituted a significant pay inequity. Shortly thereafter, Sheen and Waterston went on the record to support their co-stars' demands for a salary increase, with Waterston being quoted as saying: "I think they're being cheated".[39] After fans of the show gathered nearly 200,000 signatures on a petition protesting the disparity, the two actresses issued a public statement backing away from criticism, saying: "This just reminds us to be mindful of how things come across in interviews. We appreciate everyone's support and the attention to this issue, but the structure of Grace and Frankie is fair, and we couldn't be happier to work with Skydance, Netflix and the great cast of this show."[40] Fonda and Tomlin made a statement to The Wrap that they were never unhappy with the salaries to start with and that they had "made a joke in an interview about our salaries, which was taken out of context."[40]
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Top Chef (season 15)
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Top Chef (season 15)
Country of origin
United States
No. of episodes
14
Release
Original network
Bravo
Original release
December 7, 2017 (2017-12-07) – March 8, 2018 (2018-03-08)
Additional information
Host(s)
Padma Lakshmi
Judges
Tom Colicchio
Gail Simmons
Graham Elliot
No. of contestants
19
Location(s)
Colorado
Winner
Joseph Flamm
Season chronology
← Previous
Season 14
List of Top Chef episodes
Top Chef: Colorado is the fifteenth season of the American reality television series Top Chef. Initial details about the season and its cast were revealed on October 12, 2017.[1] The show was filmed in various cities across Colorado, including Denver, Boulder, Telluride, and Aspen.[2] The season premiered on December 7, 2017, and concluded on March 8, 2018.[2] Last Chance Kitchen premiered on November 30, 2017.[2] In the season finale, Joseph Flamm was declared the Top Chef, defeating Adrienne Cheatham.[3] Fatima Ali was voted Fan Favorite.[4]
Contents
[hide]
1 Contestants
1.1 New contestants
1.2 Returning contestants
2 Contestant progress
3 Episodes
4 Last Chance Kitchen
4.1 Episodes
5 References
6 External links
Contestants[edit]
Top Chef: Colorado features a cast of 15 new contestants.[1] In addition, four returning competitors from previous seasons competed in the Last Chance Kitchen for the opportunity to enter the main competition: Top Chef: San Francisco contestant Lee Anne Wong, Top Chef: Los Angeles runner-up and All-Stars contestant Marcel Vigneron, Top Chef: California contestant Kwame Onwuachi, and Top Chef: Las Vegas finalist and All-Stars contestant Jennifer Carroll.[5] Following the sixth episode of Last Chance Kitchen, Wong was selected to join the main cast.
New contestants[edit]
Name[1]
Current Residence
Fatima Ali New York, New York
Tyler Anderson Simsbury, Connecticut
Carrie Baird Denver, Colorado
Adrienne Cheatham New York, New York
Laura Cole Denali National Park, Alaska
Joseph Flamm Chicago, Illinois
Rogelio Garcia San Francisco, California
Tanya Holland Oakland, California
Bruce Kalman Los Angeles, California
Brother Luck Colorado Springs, Colorado
Melissa Perfit San Francisco, California
Tu David Phu Oakland, California
Joe Sasto III Los Angeles, California
Christopher "Chris" Scott Brooklyn, New York
Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins San Diego, California
Returning contestants[edit]
Name[5]
Current Residence
Season(s)
Jennifer Carroll Washington, D.C. Season 6, 8
Kwame Onwuachi Washington, D.C. Season 13
Marcel Vigneron Los Angeles, California Season 2, 8
Lee Anne Wong Honolulu, Hawaii Season 1
Contestant progress[edit]
Episode #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Quickfire Challenge
Winner(s)
Tu Joseph Brother Adrienne N/A Chris Carrie N/A Carrie1 Chris1 Carrie1 Joe1 Joseph1 N/A
Contestant
Elimination Challenge Results
1
Joseph
IN IN IN LOW IN IN HIGH WIN OUT5 HIGH6 IN WIN WINNER
2
Adrienne
LOW LOW LOW IN IN LOW IN HIGH LOW HIGH HIGH WIN LOW RUNNER-UP
3
Joe
IN IN WIN HIGH IN LOW WIN LOW LOW WIN WIN IN OUT
4
Carrie
LOW WIN IN IN HIGH IN IN HIGH WIN HIGH LOW OUT
5
Chris
HIGH HIGH LOW WIN LOW IN LOW LOW WIN LOW OUT
6
Bruce
IN IN LOW LOW WIN HIGH HIGH HIGH LOW OUT
7
Fatima
HIGH HIGH HIGH IN IN IN IN LOW OUT
8
Claudette
IN OUT IN3 HIGH LOW OUT
9
Tanya
IN HIGH IN HIGH LOW WIN OUT
10
Brother
IN IN LOW IN IN OUT
11
Lee Anne
HIGH3 WD4
12
Tu
IN IN LOW IN OUT
13
Tyler
WIN LOW HIGH OUT
14
Rogelio
IN LOW OUT
15
Laura
IN HIGH OUT2
16
Melissa
OUT
^Note 1 : The chef(s) did not receive immunity for winning the Quickfire Challenge.
^Note 2 : Laura lost the Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge and was eliminated.
^Note 3 : Following Episode 6 of Last Chance Kitchen, Claudette rejoined the competition and Lee Anne was introduced as a regular competitor.
^Note 4 : Due to severe altitude sickness, Lee Anne voluntarily withdrew from the competition.
^Note 5 : Joseph lost the Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge and was eliminated.
^Note 6 : Joseph won Last Chance Kitchen and returned to the competition.
(WINNER) The chef won the season and was crowned "Top Chef".
(RUNNER-UP) The chef was the runner-up for the season.
(WIN) The chef won the Elimination Challenge.
(HIGH) The chef was selected as one of the top entries in the Elimination Challenge, but did not win.
(IN) The chef was not selected as one of the top or bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge and was safe.
(LOW) The chef was selected as one of the bottom entries in the Elimination Challenge, but was not eliminated.
(OUT) The chef lost the Elimination Challenge and was out of the competition.
(WD) The chef voluntarily withdrew from the competition.
Episodes[edit]
Main article: List of Top Chef episodes
No.
overall
No. in
season
Title
Original air date
218
1 "It'll Take More than Pot Luck" December 7, 2017 (2017-12-07)
Quickfire Challenge: To introduce themselves to the judges and their fellow competitors, the chefs had to create a dish for a potluck. The contestants then voted for their most and least favorite dishes. The winner received immunity from elimination.
WINNER: Tu (Corn Salpicon)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs were tasked with putting a modern spin on a meat and potatoes dish. The dishes were served to 200 Denver locals at a block party located in Larimer Square.
WINNER: Tyler (Sweet Potato Purée with Crispy Potatoes & Smoked Pork Gravy)
ELIMINATED: Melissa (Yukon Potato Purée with Braised Pork Shoulder & Fennel Salad)
219
2 "Smile and Say Mise" December 14, 2017 (2017-12-14)
Quickfire Challenge: Divided into two teams, the chefs competed in the series' traditional mise en place relay race. The race consisted of three tasks: peel and brunoise shallots; peel, destem, and slice mushrooms; and butcher twenty pieces of beef tenderloin. The members of the winning team then competed against each other, cooking dishes using the three prepped ingredients. The winner received immunity from elimination, US$5,000, and a year's supply of Blue Apron dinners. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Troy Guard.
WINNER: Joseph (Shallot, Mushroom & Ginger-Marinated Tenderloin with Peppers)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs, remaining in the same teams from the Quickfire Challenge, were required to prepare a four-course meal which incorporated four different cheeses. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Alex Seidel.
WINNER: Carrie (Potato & Ricotta Dumpling with Butter Sauce & Hazelnut Relish)
ELIMINATED: Claudette (Smoked Trout with Cacio Pecora, Trout Skin Chips & Zucchini)
220
3 "Keep on Truckin" December 21, 2017 (2017-12-21)
Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge: The chefs deconstructed the Denver omelette. The winner received immunity from elimination. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson.
WINNER: Brother (Smoked Duck Egg with Red Pepper Gastrique, Cheddar & Ham Tempura & Pepper Salad)
Sudden Death Cook-Off: Laura, Rogelio, and Tanya, who made the judges' least favorite dishes, competed against each other in a sudden death cook-off, where they had to make the perfect French omelette. The loser was immediately eliminated from the competition.
ELIMINATED: Laura (Mascarpone & Tarragon Omelette)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs, separated into teams of three, had to create a food truck concept with a cohesive three-item menu, which would be served to 150 college students. Each diner was provided a ticket to exchange at one food truck; the team who received the most tickets was safe from elimination. The guest judge for the challenge was Top Chef: New York winner Hosea Rosenberg.
WINNER: Joe ("Sticky Licky" Chicken Wings with Sake & Kale)
ELIMINATED: Rogelio ("Nibble On Your Ear" Elote Salad with Queso Fresco & Pepitas)
221
4 "Little Tools, Big Challenge" December 28, 2017 (2017-12-28)
Quickfire Challenge: The chefs elevated items from a traditional kids' menu; they were also limited to using kids-sized kitchen equipment. The winner received immunity from elimination. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Curtis Stone.
WINNER: Adrienne (Cauliflower Crust Pizza with Ricotta Spread, Tomato Compote & Fried Quail Egg)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs created dishes inspired by their heritage and backgrounds. The guest judge for the challenge was Food & Wine contributor Nilou Motamed.
WINNER: Chris (Lemonade-Fried Chicken with Collard Greens, Buttermilk Biscuits & Hot Sauce)
ELIMINATED: Tyler (Spiced Tri-Tip with Swedish Potato Pancake, Swedish Meatballs & Pico de Gallo)
222
5 "This Is Not Glamping" January 4, 2018 (2018-01-04)
Elimination Challenge: While camping outside near the mountains of Estes Park, the chefs had to create a meal using only camping equipment and ingredients native to Colorado. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Naomi Pomeroy. Prior to the challenge, Claudette and Lee Anne were selected by head judge Colicchio to join the main competition, following their wins in Episode 6 of Last Chance Kitchen.
WINNER: Bruce (Egg Yolk Cavatelli, Wild Boar Sugo, Roasted Ramps, Carrots & Fresh Ricotta)
ELIMINATED: Tu (Rabbit Three Ways: Soy-Poached Hind Leg with Carrot Duxelles, Loin Medallions, Fried Foreleg with Szechuan Gastrique)
223
6 "Now That's a Lot of Schnitzel" January 11, 2018 (2018-01-11)
Quickfire Challenge: The chefs had to cook one of the most complicated dishes from their restaurants' menus in only 30 minutes. The winner received immunity from elimination and had their recipe featured in a BuzzFeed Tasty video. The guest judge for the challenge was Top Chef: All-Stars winner Richard Blais.
WINNER: Chris (Pepper Pot Shrimp with Jerk Spice, Peppers & Onions)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs were responsible for elevating traditional German cuisine. In addition, each contestant had to create their own original radler to pair with their dish. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Keegan Gerhard.
WINNER: Tanya (Peach & Ginger Radler with Pork Apple Croquettes in Cheddar Mustard Sauce)
ELIMINATED: Brother (Chai Tea Radler with Summer Sausage Egg Roll, Bok Choy, Apple & Potato)
WITHDREW: Lee Anne
224
7 "Olympic Dreams" January 18, 2018 (2018-01-18)
Quickfire Challenge: The chefs made breakfast dishes featuring Nutella. The winner received immunity from elimination and US$5,000. The guest judge for the challenge was Top Chef: Charleston winner Brooke Williamson.
WINNER: Carrie (Eggs Benedict with Nutella, Strawberry Habanero Jam & Hollandaise)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs participated in a team challenge inspired by the 2018 Winter Olympics. In teams of three, the contestants competed head-to-head in three rounds showcasing speed, precision, and creativity. The dishes were served in the Top Chef kitchen, which was converted into an arena setting, to 70 diners, including Olympians Meryl Davis, Gus Kenworthy, and John Daly. In the speed round, the chefs had to feed 30 diners in 45 minutes. In the precision round, the chefs had to cook a protein to the perfect temperature and compose their dish using three knife cut techniques: chiffonade, bâtonnet, and brunoise. In the creativity round, the chefs had to produce the most creative dish possible using a mystery protein. The team with the lowest combined score after all three rounds faced elimination. The guest judge for the challenge was originally chef John Besh. However, following numerous sexual harassment allegations against him in late 2017, Bravo made the decision to edit Besh out of the episode.[6][7]
WINNER: Joe (Beef Short Rib Casoncelli with Carrots & Ramps)
ELIMINATED: Tanya (North African Leg of Lamb with Chiffonade Collard Greens, Couscous, Shallot Brunoise, Glazed Carrot & Zucchini Bâtonnet)
225
8 "Restaurant Wars" January 25, 2018 (2018-01-25)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs competed in Top Chef's traditional Restaurant Wars challenge. The contestants, split into two teams, were responsible for transforming an empty space into a fully functioning pop-up restaurant within 24 hours. As usual, the teams were required to cook three-course meals; however, instead of two options, they had to create three options per course, resulting in nine total dishes. To help with the increased workload, each team was allowed to select one sous chef from the pool of previously eliminated chefs. The winning team received US$40,000. The guest judges for the challenge were chefs Bruce Bromberg and Eric Bromberg.
Conifer: Adrienne, Bruce, Carrie, Joseph
First Course:
Hiramasa Crudo, Diced Cucumber, Pickled Green Almond & Neonata Oil (Joseph)
Local Kale Salad with Beets Three Ways: Raisined, Roasted & Pickled (Carrie)
Braised Pork Meatball with Polenta, Amatriciana Sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano & House Giardiniera (Bruce)
Second Course:
Roasted Duck Breast, Corn Purée, Roasted Apricots & Duck Jus (Joseph)
Red Pepper Orecchiette with Lamb Sausage, Fava Beans, Pea & Fava Shoots (Bruce)
Colorado Sea Bass, Wheat Berries, Port Reduction, Chive Oil & Pickled Cauliflower (Adrienne)
Third Course:
Apple Upside-Down Cake, Apricot, Apple Butter Bourbon Glaze (Bruce)
Lemon Curd, Sugar Cookie, Mint Gelée (Carrie)
Caramelized White Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Crème Fraîche Ice Cream (Adrienne)
Common Place: Chris, Claudette, Fatima, Joe
First Course:
Top Round Tartare, Three Pepper Aoili & Sweet Potato Chips (Fatima)
Shigoku Oysters with Spring Pea Foam & Kombucha Pickled Rhubarb (Joe)
Chicken Purse with Charred Spring Onion in Chicken Broth (Joe)
Second Course:
Bone Marrow with Blue Prawns, Avocado Purée, Tomatillos, Chili Peppers & Peanuts (Claudette)
Ricotta Dumplings with Mushrooms, Charred Broccoli & Broccoli Flowers (Joe)
Braised Pork Shoulder & Cheek with Amaranth, Quinoa, Millet Grain Cake & Horseradish Cream (Chris)
Third Course:
Beet Donut, Chocolate Cream Ganache, Beet Fennel Chutney (Chris)
Sundae, Financier, Berry Sauce, Smoked & Toasted Almonds (Claudette)
Skyr with Miso Chickpeas, White Chocolate Caramelized Crumble & Pickled Cherries (Claudette)
WINNER: Joseph
ELIMINATED: Claudette
226
9 "Bronco Brouhaha" February 1, 2018 (2018-02-01)
Sudden Death Quickfire Challenge: The chefs incorporated edible flowers into their dishes. Beginning with this challenge, immunity from elimination was no longer awarded to the winner. The guest judge for the challenge was chef David Kinch.
WINNER: Carrie ("Fancy Toast": Lavender, Fig & Goat Cheese Toast with Candied Pecans)
Sudden Death Cook-Off: Chris, Joe, and Joseph, who made the judges' least favorite dishes, competed against each other in a sudden death cook-off. Their dishes were required to substitute one ingredient with cauliflower. The loser was immediately eliminated from the competition.
ELIMINATED: Joseph (Purple Cauliflower Risotto with Caramelized Cauliflower Purée & Pickled Romanesco Broccoli)
Elimination Challenge: Working in teams of two, the chefs had to create one plate of food for a tailgate Super Bowl party at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The winners each received a trip for two to Super Bowl LII. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Adam Perry Lang.
WINNERS: Carrie and Chris (Pork Green Chili Poutine with Stadium Fries)
ELIMINATED: Fatima ("Blue & Orange" Nachos with Achiote Rubbed Chicken, Black Lentils, Cheese Sauce & Peach Habanero Salsa)
227
10 "Red Rum and Then Some" February 8, 2018 (2018-02-08)
Quickfire Challenge: The chefs traveled to The Stanley Hotel, where they crafted desserts visualizing their worst nightmares.
WINNER: Chris ("Pushed From 12,000 Feet": Chocolate Buttermilk Cake with Sour Cream, Black Salt & Marzipan)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs were tasked with creating dishes that embodied their culinary journeys on Top Chef. The dishes were served at the Colorado Governor's Mansion to a table of guests, including Governor of Colorado John Hickenlooper. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Frank Bonanno.
WINNER: Joe (Lamb Agnolotti with Beets, Hazelnuts & Cacio Pecora Cheese)
ELIMINATED: Bruce (Roasted Duck with Toasted Barley & Corn, Topped with Salsify)
228
11 "Cooking High" February 15, 2018 (2018-02-15)
Quickfire Challenge: The chefs served gastropub-inspired dishes featuring sarsaparilla. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Wylie Dufresne.
WINNER: Carrie ("Top of the French Onion Soup" with Sarsaparilla-Deglazed Onions & Beef Stock)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs had to create high concept dishes under high-altitude cooking conditions. The dishes were served at Alpino Vino, the highest elevation restaurant in North America, which sits at approximately 12,000 feet (3.7 km) above sea level. Each chef was also required to include a baking element to their dish. The guest judges for the challenge were chefs Wylie Dufresne and Paul Liebrandt.
WINNER: Joe (Roasted Duck with Spring Peas, Cherry Jam & Kombucha Cherry Puffs)
ELIMINATED: Chris (Crispy Black Pepper Quail with Corn Pudding, Butternut Squash, Maple & Bacon Cornbread)
229
12 "Nut Allergy" February 22, 2018 (2018-02-22)
Quick Fire Challenge: The chefs had to create a dish with Rocky Mountain oysters prepared two ways. The guest judges for the challenge were Top Chef: Las Vegas winner Michael Voltaggio and his brother Bryan Voltaggio. The winner received an advantage in the following Elimination Challenge.
WINNER: Joe (Cornflake-Breaded Rocky Mountain Oysters, White Bean Purée & Brown Butter Braised Rocky Mountain Oysters)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs were greeted by their family members at a surprise reunion. After enjoying a meal served by the contestants' family, the chefs were instructed to take the dish cooked by their relative and elevate it to the next level. As the winner of the Quickfire Challenge, Joe received an extra 30 minutes of prep time.
WINNER: Adrienne ("Mom's Gumbo" Butter-Poached King Crab Leg & Shrimp with Trinity, Fried Andouille Chips & Rice)
ELIMINATED: Carrie (Beef Stroganoff Raviolo with Buffalo Sausage, Mushroom Duxelle, Herbed Crème Fraîche & Caramelized Onions)
230
13 "A Little Place Called Aspen" March 1, 2018 (2018-03-01)
Quick Fire Challenge: The chefs had to go fly fishing, catch a trout, and cook a dish within the allotted time frame. The guest judge for the challenge was Top Chef Masters Season 4 winner Chris Cosentino. The winner received an advantage in the following Elimination Challenge.
WINNER: Joseph (Pan-Seared Trout, Black Garlic Beurre Blanc with Fennel, Mushrooms, Asparagus & Bread Crumbs)
Elimination Challenge: The chefs served vegetarian dishes to various chefs and food connoisseurs attending the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, including Brooke Williamson, Danny Meyer, Bryan Voltaggio, Michael Voltaggio, Ludo Lefebvre, Scott Conant, and Tim Love. To help with the challenge, each contestant received the assistance of one of the three most recently eliminated competitors: Carrie, Chris, and Bruce. As the winner of the Quickfire Challenge, Joseph was able to select his own sous chef and assign his opponents'. He selected Carrie for himself, Bruce for Adrienne, and Chris for Joe. The guest judge for the challenge was chef Daniel Boulud.
WINNER: Joseph (Grilled Baby Zucchini Topped with Hazelnut Zucchini Pesto, Mushroom Vinaigrette, Goat Cheese & Raw Asparagus Salad)
ELIMINATED: Joe (Beet Carpaccio with Beet Yogurt, Green Bean Tomato Vinaigrette & Sourdough Bread)
231
14 "Finale" March 8, 2018 (2018-03-08)
Elimination Challenge: The finalists had to create the best four-course progressive meal of their lives. Each finalist received help from two sous chefs, consisting of previously eliminated contestants. Adrienne was assisted by Chris and Carrie, while Joseph was assisted by Joe and Fatima. The guest judges for the challenge were Jonathan Waxman, Nancy Silverton, and Curtis Duffy.
Adrienne:
First Course: Spoon Bread, Sea Urchin, Buttermilk Dashi, Ham, Caviar & Wheat Tuile
Second Course: Blackened Octopus with Squid Ink Grits & Fennel Chow-Chow
Third Course: Cheerwine-Braised Short Rib, Black Eyed Peas with Ham Hock & Cheerwine Bone Marrow Bordelaise
Fourth Course: Banana Pudding with Yuzu, Banana Spears & Vanilla Wafers
Joseph:
First Course: "Tonno Vitellato" - Raw Tuna with Veal Demi Aioli, Smoked Wagyu Powder & Capers
Second Course: "Tortellini En Brodo" - Grano Arso Tortellini, Pig Head, Apple, Black Truffle & Braising Liquid Broth
Third Course: "Manzo Di Colorado" - Roasted Beef Ribeye with Roasted Asparagus & Smoked Bone Marrow Sauce
Fourth Course: "Torta Della Nonna" - Brown Sugar Cake, Whipped Ricotta, Blueberry Thyme Sauce & Chocolate Shards
WINNER: Joseph
RUNNER-UP: Adrienne
Last Chance Kitchen[edit]
Main article: Top Chef § Last Chance Kitchen
Episodes[edit]
No.
Title
Original air date
1
"Catch Me Up...Quick!" November 30, 2017 (2017-11-30)
Challenge: The four returning Top Chef contestants had to create a dish that represented their current ventures as a chef. In addition, the contestants had to agree upon five ingredients which they would all have to incorporate into their dishes; they chose cauliflower, lamb, serrano peppers, fennel, and olives. Only three contestants would move on to compete against the first eliminated chef from the main cast.
Jennifer: Lamb Croquettes, Crème Fraîche with Gochujang & Lemon Zest
Kwame: Moroccan Lamb Stew, Castelvetrano Olives, Cashews, Fennel
Lee Anne: Cauliflower Soup, Ground Lamb & Flatbread
Marcel: Vadouvan Lamb Rack, Olive, Pine Nuts, Fennel Fronds, Fennel Pollen & Roasted Cauliflower
WINNER: Lee Anne
ELIMINATED: Jennifer
2
"All of a Spudden" December 7, 2017 (2017-12-07)
Challenge: The chefs had to create a dish featuring potatoes.
Kwame: Potato Écrasé, Potato Crumble, Lemon, Smoked Paprika, Crispy Pancetta
Lee Anne: Herb, Kale & Potato Purée, Crispy Potato Batonnet, Potato Ring, Seared Scallop & Andouille Sausage
Marcel: French Fry Potato with Aji Amarillo Sauce
Melissa: Pan-Seared Salmon, Confit Fingerling Potatoes, Yukon Gold Potato Chips, Chive Oil with Lemon
WINNER: Marcel
ELIMINATED: Melissa
3
"Miss Muffet's Favorite" December 14, 2017 (2017-12-14)
Challenge: Inspired by the Little Miss Muffet nursery rhyme, the chefs had to create a dish using cheese curds, whey, and dried zebra tarantulas.
Claudette: Ha Sikil Pak, Fried Sweet Potato Skins & Tarantula
Kwame: Grilled Flatbread with Whey Sauce & Cheese Curds, Crispy Tarantula
Lee Anne: Crispy Tarantula over "Grime Time" of Fried Curds & Piquillo Pepper Compote, Whey Honey Vinaigrette
Marcel: Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato, Whey Emulsion, Prosciutto, Tarantula Gremolata
WINNER: Claudette
ELIMINATED: Marcel
4
"Two Wrongs" December 21, 2017 (2017-12-21)
Challenge: The chefs were shown seven baskets filled with unusual pairings of ingredients: vanilla beans and pickles, strawberries and garlic, liquorice and peanut butter, sour candy and gochujang, bonito flakes and chocolate, bananas and capers, and coffee and anchovy paste. Each contestant had to select one basket and create a cohesive dish using their ingredients, attempting to turn "two wrongs into a right". Following the judging, two chefs were eliminated.
Claudette (Bonito Flakes & Chocolate): Seared Venison with Raspberry Mole
Kwame (Bananas & Capers): Nigerian Red Pepper Chicken Stew, Plantain Chips, Pickled Pepper & Crispy Capers
Laura (Strawberries & Garlic): Black Garlic Roasted Halibut with Strawberry, Heirloom Tomato & Garlic Salsa
Lee Anne (Vanilla & Pickles): Veracruz Chicken with Dried Chiles, Vanilla, Orange & Grapefruit Juice, Cucumber Salsa
Rogelio (Sour Candy & Gochujang): Sour Candy-Marinated Tuna, Fennel, Apple, Pepper & Red Onion Escabeche
WINNER: Claudette
ELIMINATED: Laura and Rogelio
5
"All in Your Head" December 28, 2017 (2017-12-28)
Challenge (Part 1): In the first round of a two-part challenge, the chefs had to create dishes using animal heads.
Claudette: Taco de Lengua - Pork Tongue Taco with Mushrooms, Cabbage Slaw, Salsa Verde
Kwame: Traditional Thai Curry with Salmon, Garlic Chips & Flat Bread
Lee Anne: Braised & Fried Halibut Cheek, Sautéed Vegetables, Lamb & Black Bean Sauce
Tyler: Pork Cheek Braised in Brown Butter Currant Sauce, Sweet Potato Purée, Spaghetti Squash
WINNER: Kwame
ELIMINATED: Tyler
6
"Cook with Your Guts" December 28, 2017 (2017-12-28)
Challenge (Part 2): In the second round of a two-part challenge, the chefs had to create dishes using the innards of various animals. The winners of the challenge earned spots in the main competition.
Claudette: Picadillo Tetela with Chicken Livers & Cherries, Chintextle (Oaxacan Mother Sauce)
Kwame: Chicken Heart Sofrito with Crispy Shallots, Confit Potatoes, Potato Tostones & Chicken Gremolata
Lee Anne: Beef Liver Dumplings with Garlic, Shallots, Shoyu, Ginger & Chili Oil
WINNERS: Claudette and Lee Anne
ELIMINATED: Kwame
7
"Make Like a Tree and Leaf" January 11, 2018 (2018-01-11)
Challenge: The chefs made dishes highlighting the flavors and textures of the unconventionally eaten parts of the tree, such as spruce tips, pine tips, curry leaves, and kaffir lime leaves.
Brother: Pork Chop with Avocado Leaf Ash & Guajillo Chilis, Lime & Jalapeño Syrup, Charred Pineapple & Mango
Tu: Chicken Curry, Curry Leaves, Bay Leaves & Kaffir Lime Leaves
WINNER: Brother
ELIMINATED: Tu
8
"Speed Round" January 18, 2018 (2018-01-18)
Challenge: The chefs were allowed to cook any dish, but were only given ten minutes to do so.
Brother: Seared Trout, Chorizo Vinaigrette & Cauliflower Purée
Tanya: Blackened Salmon with Romesco Sauce
WINNER: Brother
ELIMINATED: Tanya
9
"Last Last Chance" January 25, 2018 (2018-01-25)
Challenge: The chefs had to create dishes using produce that has gone bad; they were also restricted from using any proteins.
Brother: Grilled Artichoke, Charred Eggplant Purée, Miso, Nutmeg, Morels, Confit of Tomatoes & Chive
Claudette: Plantain Molotes, Heirloom Tomato Caldillo, Cabbage Avocado Slaw with Crema
WINNER: Brother
ELIMINATED: Claudette
10
"Ultimate Top Chef Taco Bar" February 1, 2018 (2018-02-01)
Challenge: The chefs put their own spin on tacos. Instead of creating the entire dish themselves, the chefs had to lay out the components for their tacos and allow Colicchio, as well as the other eliminated contestants, to build their own. In addition, at least one component had to incorporate Hidden Valley ranch seasoning.
Brother: Borracho Beans, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Grilled Carne Asada, Cotija Corn, Pickled Poblanos, Ranch Chipotle Crema
Fatima: Chana Masala, Poached Quail Eggs, Seven Spice New York Strip, Tamarind Chile Sauce, Ranch & Preserved Lemon Crème Fraîche, Avocado Coconut Crema
Joseph: Ranch Tostadas, Ponzu & Cilantro Cod, Mirin Pickled Onions, Corn & Napa Kimchi, Ranch Yuzu Crema, Furikake Radishes, Gochujang Salsa
WINNER: Joseph
ELIMINATED: Fatima
11
"Goldilocks and the Three Bears" February 8, 2018 (2018-02-08)
Challenge: Inspired by the fairy tale "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", the chefs had to create a porridge dish.
Brother: White Quinoa Porridge, Seared Seabass, Cranberry Apple Chutney
Bruce: Farro & Barley Porridge, Seared Sea Scallop, Poached Egg, Pickled Mustard Green & Wild Mushroom
Joseph: Seared Steak, Barley Porridge Milanese, Tomato Conserva, Parmigiano Reggiano
WINNER: Brother
ELIMINATED: Bruce
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"Finale" February 8, 2018 (2018-02-08)
Challenge: The finalists were allowed to cook any dish. The dishes were served to Colicchio, guest judge Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, and the gallery of previously eliminated chefs, who then voted for their favorite dish. The chef who received the most votes was declared the winner of Last Chance Kitchen and rejoined the main competition.
Brother: Stuffed Chicken Breast with Pecorino & Jalapeno, Roasted Chili Apple, Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts Hash, Lime Crema with Nitro Raspberries
Joseph: Lamb Shoulder, Fava Bean Pesto, Charred Fava Pecorino, Shallot & Balsamic Glaze
WINNER: Joseph
ELIMINATED: Brother
References[edit]
^ Jump up to: a b c Calderone, Ana (October 12, 2017). "Watch the First Trailer for Top Chef Colorado and Meet All the New Cheftestants". People. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
^ Jump up to: a b c Rosenfeld, Laura (October 12, 2017). "Top Chef Returns This December: Get Your First Look at the Epic New Season". Bravo. Retrieved October 12, 2017.
Jump up ^ Swartz, Tracy (March 8, 2018). "Which Chicago native won 'Top Chef'?". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved March 9, 2018.
Jump up ^ Komonibo, Ineye (March 12, 2018). "The Votes Are In! Find Out Which Cheftestant Is Your Top Chef Fan Favorite". Bravo. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
^ Jump up to: a b Rosenfeld, Laura (November 29, 2017). "What?! A Top Chef Alum Could Return to the Competition in Season 15". Bravo. Retrieved November 30, 2017.
Jump up ^ Stanhope, Kate (October 24, 2017). "'Top Chef' "Evaluating" John Besh Appearance After Sexual Harassment Allegations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
Jump up ^ Andrews, Travis (December 13, 2017). "'Top Chef' cuts John Besh from episode after sexual harassment allegations". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 26, 2018.
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