Episode guide
Next Level Chef: Season 5
16 episodes · first aired Jan 29, 2026
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- 1 Auditions - Pro Chefs Jan 29, 2026 · 43m The competition kicks off with eight pristine pro chefs who use their fierce expertise to create dishes that will impress the judges in the audition round and secure them a spot in the…
- 2 Auditions - Social Media Chefs Feb 5, 2026 · 43m Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.
- 3 Auditions - Home Chefs Feb 12, 2026 · 43m The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes, with love. The home chefs must elevate…
- 4 The Draft/Taco Party Feb 19, 2026 · 43m It's the Draft! Gordon has a clear vision for his team, Nyesha has been keeping notes and Richard is determined to hang on to his crown this season, but will he draft the winner?
- 5 Sea Monsters Feb 26, 2026 · 43m Three enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day. But with the pressure on, this is a true test of technique. Who…
- 6 Bowl in One Mar 5, 2026 · 43m Protein bowls have taken the world by storm and this week the chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping bowl with color, flavor and texture. But to add to the chaos, the platform…
- 7 Service, Please! Mar 12, 2026 For the first time ever, the Great Room is transformed into a beautiful restaurant packed with hungry diners and 3 Michelin-starred VIP guests! Gordon, Nyesha and Richard lead their teams…
- 8 Mini Gordon Mar 19, 2026 Much to the chefs' surprise, when Ramsay welcomes them back, it is Oscar, not Gordon, and this week's challenge is revealed as reimagining kids' classic dishes! The chefs must take these…
- 9 Ale's Well That Ends Well Apr 2, 2026 For the first time ever, the platform becomes a pub complete with beer taps! Proteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes. With a classic game of beer-pong…
- 10 Cowboy Cooking Apr 9, 2026 The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.
- 11 The In-Season Tournament Apr 16, 2026 The stakes are higher than ever, because for the first time this season, the chefs are no longer competing on their teams. It's each person for themselves as they fight for their place on…
- 12 Use Your Noodle Apr 23, 2026 With only seven talented cooks remaining, the chefs must make a next level noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world. The chefs are…
- 13 A Toast to America’s 250th Apr 30, 2026 The chefs cook for a star-spangled cocktail party in celebration of America’s 250th, where they craft a showstopping cocktail and appetizer.
- 14 The Ultimate Goal May 7, 2026 With only five chefs left, the worlds of soccer and food are fused in a special, championship-inspired episode. USA Soccer legend Alexi Lalas makes a surprise appearance, and the chefs…
- 15 Building a Legacy May 14, 2026 It's the semi-finals which means four chefs are within reach of the finale! The chefs must create a signature dish that they feel defines them, but there is a hidden catch. This is the…
- 16 The Final Level May 21, 2026 Season finale.