Top Chef
Season 6
2009 • 16 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.
Episodes
1. Sin City Vice
August 19, 2009
17 fresh chefs infiltrate sin city to take on culinary challenges in the season six premier.
2. Bachelor/Ette Party
August 26, 2009
The male chefs and the female chefs compete in a battle of the sexes in catering a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.
3. Thunderbirds
September 2, 2009
The chefs will be creating meals for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the most renowned aircraft demonstration squadron.
4. Vivre Las Vegas
September 9, 2009
The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.
5. Camping
September 16, 2009
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.
6. Penn & Teller
September 23, 2009
The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.
7. Dinner Party
October 7, 2009
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.
8. Pigs and Pinot
October 14, 2009
The chefs head to guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant to host a ``Pig and Pinot'' event.
9. Restaurant Wars
October 21, 2009
Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant is taken over by the contestants and then he serves as their guest judge.
10. Meat Natalie
October 28, 2009
The chefs head to Las Vegas to visit "Craft Steak" and cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.
11. All Stars Dinner
November 4, 2009
Past chefs recount their favorite moments from the series.
12. Strip Around the World
November 11, 2009
The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish. Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.
13. Culinary Olympics
November 18, 2009
A challenge based on the Bocuse d'Or. Guest judges include Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller.
14. Finale (1)
December 2, 2009
The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.
15. Finale (2)
December 9, 2009
The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of 'Top Chef.'
16. Watch What Happens Reunion
December 16, 2009
Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.