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Next Level Chef

Sun, Jan 2, 2022
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Synopsis

The next evolution in cooking competitions, as Gordon Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage over three stories high, each floor contains a stunningly different kitchen. From the glistening top floor to the challenging bottom of the basement, the ingredients match the environment, because Ramsay believes the true test of great chefs is not only what they can do in the best of circumstances, but what kind of magic they can create in the worst!

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Gordon Ramsay
    Gordon Ramsay
    as Self - Host / Mentor
  • Nyesha Arrington
    Nyesha Arrington
    as Self - Mentor
  • Richard Blais
    Richard Blais
    as Self - Mentor
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Episodes

5 seasons · 72 episodes

Running · 1 upcoming · 71 aired
Season 1
11 episodes · 11 aired
▾
  • E1
    Welcome to the Next Level
    Aired · Mon, Jan 3, 2022 · 60m

    Fifteen contestants from around the country prepare to level up their cooking skills.

  • E2
    High Steaks
    Aired · Thu, Jan 6, 2022 · 60m

    Teams are challenged to create the ultimate steak dinner.

  • E3
    Infinite Pastabilities
    Aired · Thu, Jan 13, 2022 · 60m

    The teams must prove that they can create magic in any environment.

  • E4
    Fowl Play
    Aired · Thu, Jan 20, 2022 · 60m

    The teams create a poultry dish; the best dish keeps one entire team safe from elimination.

  • E5
    The Next Level Burger
    Aired · Thu, Jan 27, 2022 · 60m

    Contestants prepare a next-level burger.

  • E6
    Drop in for Brunch
    Aired · Mon, Jan 31, 2022 · 65m

    Each remaining contestant creates a brunch dish that incorporates both sweet and savory elements.

  • E7
    A Seafood Tower
    Aired · Thu, Feb 3, 2022 · 60m

    Contestants prepare a seafood dish; two contestants are eliminated.

  • E8
    When Pigs Fly
    Aired · Thu, Feb 10, 2022 · 60m

    The eight remaining contestants must prepare a next-level pork dish; an elimination.

  • E9
    Fusion Confusion
    Aired · Thu, Feb 17, 2022 · 60m

    The seven remaining contestants prepare a next-level fusion dish.

  • E10
    Show Stopping Semi-Finals
    Aired · Thu, Feb 24, 2022 · 60m

    Three contestants are sent home with their dreams up in flames.

  • E11
    The Final Level
    Aired · Thu, Mar 3, 2022 · 60m

    The final three contestants must create dishes on all three levels in 90 minutes.

Season 2
15 episodes · 15 aired
▾
  • E1
    A Next Level Welcome
    Aired · Mon, Feb 13, 2023 · 70m

    Contestants begin their journey and look to make their first impressions in their respective teams.

  • E2
    Party Like a Guac Star
    Aired · Fri, Feb 17, 2023 · 61m

    The chefs each prepare a dish from Mexico; one contestant is eliminated.

  • E3
    No Pain, No Grain
    Aired · Fri, Feb 24, 2023 · 61m

    The chefs are challenged with making an upscale sandwich; one chef is eliminated.

  • E4
    Rice Guys Finish Last
    Aired · Fri, Mar 3, 2023 · 61m

    The chefs are challenged to make a next-level Chinese-inspired dish.

  • E5
    Game Time
    Aired · Fri, Mar 10, 2023 · 60m

    Game such as wild boar and elk must be cooked with care and attention.

  • E6
    Sugar and Tea and Rum
    Aired · Fri, Mar 17, 2023 · 60m

    Competitors use skill to cook an alcohol-based dish; one chef is eliminated.

  • E7
    Here Fishy, Fishy
    Aired · Fri, Mar 24, 2023 · 60m

    Chefs are alarmed when they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make a next-level fish dish.

  • E8
    Going Global
    Aired · Fri, Mar 31, 2023 · 60m

    Each person grabs a box with a flag on it and is tasked to make the country's signature dish.

  • E9
    Happy Hour
    Aired · Fri, Apr 7, 2023 · 60m

    The chefs must create one perfect appetizer dish and pair it with a beautiful craft cocktail.

  • E10
    That's What Cheese Said
    Aired · Fri, Apr 14, 2023 · 60m

    Cheese, nuts and charcuterie meats prove difficult for the chefs to navigate.

  • E11
    Fry Me A River
    Aired · Fri, Apr 21, 2023 · 60m

    The remaining chefs must elevate their dish by frying their entree, a process that proves difficult.

  • E12
    Bake It 'til You Make It
    Aired · Fri, Apr 28, 2023 · 60m

    The chefs are faced with their toughest challenge yet, baking a next-level dessert.

  • E13
    Surf and Turf
    Aired · Fri, May 5, 2023 · 60m

    The chefs are asked to reimagine an old classic -- surf and turf.

  • E14
    Made In America
    Aired · Fri, May 12, 2023 · 60m

    Each chef must select two different boxes, each representing a state and its local ingredients, and then create one inventive fusion dish.

  • E15
    Next Level Finale
    Aired · Fri, May 12, 2023 · 60m

    The final three chefs must create one dish on each level in just 90 minutes; the winner is crowned.

Season 3
16 episodes · 16 aired
▾
  • E1
    Auditions - Social Media
    Aired · Mon, Jan 29, 2024 · 70m

    Eight social media stars battle it out on three kitchen levels for a chance at the grand prize.

  • E2
    Auditions - Home Cooks
    Aired · Fri, Feb 2, 2024 · 60m

    The auditions continue as the home cooks fight a spot in the mentorship team draft.

  • E3
    Auditions - Pros
    Aired · Fri, Feb 9, 2024 · 60m

    The auditions conclude as the professional chefs battle for one of the coveted five spots.

  • E4
    The Draft/Smash Bash
    Aired · Fri, Feb 16, 2024 · 60m

    The contestants must prepare an all-American smash burger that proves their cooking abilities.

  • E5
    Curry in a Hurry
    Aired · Fri, Feb 23, 2024 · 60m

    The 14 remaining chefs are tasked with preparing a curry dish that promises to pack a punch.

  • E6
    80 Degrees and Palm Trees
    Aired · Fri, Mar 1, 2024 · 60m

    The 13 remaining chefs prepare a seafood dish inspired by tropical island cuisine.

  • E7
    On the Go
    Aired · Fri, Mar 8, 2024 · 60m

    The chefs are tasked with preparing a next-level international street food dish.

  • E8
    Don't Have a Cow, Man
    Aired · Fri, Mar 15, 2024 · 60m

    The chefs butcher and break down various cuts of beef amongst their teams to create steak dishes.

  • E9
    You Wanna Pizza Me?
    Aired · Fri, Mar 22, 2024 · 60m

    The contestants must elevate traditional pizza into a next-level masterpiece.

  • E10
    It's All Greek to Me
    Aired · Fri, Mar 29, 2024 · 60m

    The chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team.

  • E11
    Squad Goals
    Aired · Fri, Apr 5, 2024 · 60m

    The eight remaining competitors must work together in teams to create a cohesive three-course meal.

  • E12
    Bingo, Bango, Bento!
    Aired · Fri, Apr 12, 2024 · 60m

    The seven remaining chefs must create Japanese-inspired dishes for their bento boxes.

  • E13
    Picture Perfect
    Aired · Fri, Apr 19, 2024 · 60m

    The six remaining chefs are tasked with recreating a "picture perfect" dish using just a photo. However, once the platform leaves, the photo goes with it, putting the contestant's memory and cooking skills to the test.

  • E14
    Kombucha Kulture
    Aired · Fri, Apr 26, 2024 · 60m

    The final five chefs must create a dish that won't leave a sour taste in the judges' mouth by using kombucha, the trendy fermented drink. Then, two chefs battle for a spot in the semifinals by cooking a winning dish using a wok.

  • E15
    Taste of Success
    Aired · Fri, May 3, 2024 · 60m

    In the semi-finals, the final four chefs face a tangy twist as they're tasked with showcasing one of the classic taste elements. With limited time on the clock, every dash, pinch or sprinkle could mean the difference between securing a coveted spot in the grand finale or facing the heat in a final elimination cook-off.

  • E16
    The Final Level
    Aired · Fri, May 10, 2024 · 60m

    The competition reaches its boiling point as the final three chefs race against the clock to craft a sensational three-course meal. With $250,000 and a year-long mentorship on the line, only one chef will rise to the top and claim the title of the Next Level Chef champion.

Season 4
14 episodes · 14 aired
▾
  • E1
    Social Media Chef Auditions
    Aired · Fri, Feb 14, 2025 · 61m

    Eight social media chefs kick off the competition.

  • E2
    Home Chef Auditions
    Aired · Fri, Feb 21, 2025 · 61m

    The auditions continue with the next group to show off their culinary skills -- the home cooks.

  • E3
    Pro Chef Auditions
    Aired · Fri, Feb 28, 2025 · 61m

    Eight professional chefs must impress the judges in order to advance to the next stage.

  • E4
    Ciao Down
    Aired · Fri, Mar 7, 2025 · 60m

    The chefs who qualified for the draft are matched with their mentors and are given a team challenge.

  • E5
    Grills Gone Wild
    Aired · Fri, Mar 14, 2025 · 61m

    In the elimination round, two chefs go head-to-head and make an elevated dish using cauliflower.

  • E6
    Shoyu My Ramen
    Aired · Fri, Mar 21, 2025 · 62m

    The mentors challenge the chefs to make a ramen dish while reaching from a fast moving platform.

  • E7
    The Menu
    Aired · Fri, Mar 28, 2025 · 62m

    The chefs work to create a cohesive five-course meal, with the help of a few surprise sous chefs.

  • E8
    Beat the Heat
    Aired · Fri, Apr 4, 2025 · 62m

    The remaining chefs are tasked with oven roasting, steaming or deep frying.

  • E9
    The Thunderdome
    Aired · Fri, Apr 11, 2025 · 62m

    The chefs are no longer working on teams and must survive the next cooking challenge on their own.

  • E10
    A Very Special O' Cajun
    Aired · Fri, Apr 18, 2025 · 62m

    The chefs are tasked with cooking Cajun dishes that blend southern flare with French influence.

  • E11
    Tapas In
    Aired · Fri, Apr 25, 2025 · 62m

    The chefs experiment with Spanish cuisine; three chefs serve up vibrant plates of paella.

  • E12
    Bad to the Bone
    Aired · Fri, May 2, 2025 · 62m

    The six chefs must cook protein with the bone in, which is no small feat in the essence of time.

  • E13
    Always Crust Your Instincts
    Aired · Fri, May 9, 2025 · 60m

    The five remaining chefs are tasked with recreating Gordon Ramsay's beef Wellington without beef.

  • E14
    Final Level
    Aired · Fri, May 16, 2025 · 60m

    The final three chefs must create an outstanding three-course meal in just 90 minutes.

Season 5
16 episodes · 1 upcoming · 15 aired
▾
  • E1
    Auditions - Pro Chefs
    Aired · Fri, Jan 30, 2026 · 62m

    Twenty-four pro, social media and home chefs audition.

  • E2
    Auditions - Social Media Chefs
    Aired · Fri, Feb 6, 2026 · 62m

    Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.

  • E3
    Auditions - Home Chefs
    Aired · Fri, Feb 13, 2026 · 62m

    The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes.

  • E4
    The Draft/Taco Party
    Aired · Fri, Feb 20, 2026 · 62m

    This week's challenge gets spicy with some tasty tacos but as the platform rises, disaster strikes for one chef who is too late to the taco party.

  • E5
    Sea Monsters
    Aired · Fri, Feb 27, 2026 · 62m

    Three enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day.

  • E6
    Bowl in One
    Aired · Fri, Mar 6, 2026 · 62m

    The chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping protein bowl with color, flavor and texture.

  • E7
    Service, Please!
    Aired · Fri, Mar 13, 2026 · 62m

    The chefs host a pop-up restaurant for hungry diners and VIPs.

  • E8
    Mini Gordon
    Aired · Fri, Mar 20, 2026 · 62m

    The chefs are tasked with reimagining kids' classic dishes, taking nostalgic flavors and elevating them into culinary masterpieces; one more chef is eliminated.

  • E9
    Ale's Well That Ends Well
    Aired · Fri, Apr 3, 2026 · 62m

    Proteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes; contestants play beer pong in order to win more ingredients.

  • E10
    Cowboy Cooking
    Aired · Fri, Apr 10, 2026 · 62m

    The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.

  • E11
    The In-Season Tournament
    Aired · Fri, Apr 17, 2026 · 62m

    The chefs are no longer competing on their teams, and it's each person for themselves as they fight for their place on the top level.

  • E12
    Use Your Noodle
    Aired · Fri, Apr 24, 2026 · 62m

    The seven remaining chefs must make a noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world.

  • E13
    A Toast to America's 250th
    Aired · Fri, May 1, 2026 · 60m

    The chefs cook for a star-spangled cocktail party in celebration of America's 250th, where they craft a showstopping cocktail and appetizer.

  • E14
    The Ultimate Goal
    Aired · Fri, May 8, 2026 · 60m

    This summer, the Fifa World Cup is coming to FOX and 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 need to create a world-class fusion dish with ingredients tied to two different countries.

  • E15
    Building a Legacy
    Aired · Fri, May 15, 2026 · 62m

    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 moment that could define their legacy.

  • E16
    The Final Level
    Drops · Fri, May 22, 2026 · 62m

    It's the finale and the three remaining chefs must create a dish on each level in just 90 minutes. How they divide their time is up to them.