S4 E1 • Anything You Can Cook I Can Cook Better

The 16 new contestants face their first QuickFire and Elimination rounds using themes from Chicago's regional cuisine.

Première diffusion : 12 mars 2008

S4 E2 • Zoo Food

A farmers' market takes prominence in this week's QuickFire, and an exotic location is the setting for the Elimination round as the remaining chefs cook for guest judge Wylie Dufresne.

Première diffusion : 19 mars 2008

S4 E3 • Block Party

The contestants mix it up with Rick Bayless while creating a fiesta for a community.

Première diffusion : 26 mars 2008

S4 E4 • Film Food

The remaining chefs demonstrate their aptitude with knives, and then help Richard Roeper throw a film-themed dinner. Daniel Boulud guest judges.

Première diffusion : 2 avril 2008

S4 E5 • The Elements

The dreaded taste test is back, and even before the chefs recover from it they must cater a charity event. Ming Tsai Guest Judges this week.

Première diffusion : 9 avril 2008

S4 E6 • Tailgating

Simple pleasures is the theme for tonight's round as the chefs must create a dish that complements beer, and then throw a tailgate extravaganza for fans of the local team. Guest Judge: Paul Kahan – Elimination Challenge Guest Judge: Koren Grieveson – QuickFire Challenge QuickFire Challenge: Create a Dish that Pairs Perfectly with Beer Elimination Challenge: Cater a Tailgating Party for Chicago Bears Fans

Première diffusion : 16 avril 2008

S4 E7 • Improv

The chefs begin with a sugary challenge, and then move to the historic Second City Theatre where their improvisational skills will be tested by masters of the art – one of the resident troupes. Johnny Iuzzini from Jean Georges restaurant guest judges.

Première diffusion : 23 avril 2008

S4 E8 • Common Threads

The microwaves are back, and this time the contestants are to make a healthy meal using a single main ingredient. Chef Art Smith, owner of Table 52 in Chicago performs guest judge duties.

Première diffusion : 30 avril 2008

S4 E9 • Wedding Wars

The remaining chefs' knife skills are challenged again, followed by a wedding reception challenge which might bring the blades out for an entirely different purpose.

Première diffusion : 7 mai 2008

S4 E10 • Serve and Protect

Salad, one of the least respected dishes by chefs, takes center stage tonight as the contestants are challenged to reformulate it, then they continue with the healthy kick by trimming calories and all things bad from a classic entrée.

Première diffusion : 14 mai 2008

S4 E11 • Restaurant Wars

It's all about service tonight as the chefs work the line during a breakfast rush at a diner, and then create their own restaurants from scratch. Washington, D.C. Chef and restaurant owner José Andrés guest judges. QuickFire Challenge: Work a Short Order Egg Station Elimination Challenge: Restaurant Wars Guest Head Judge: Anthony Bourdain

Première diffusion : 21 mai 2008

S4 E12 • High Steaks

The remaining chefs' butcher skills are tested, and then they must use the cut of meat they made. Guest judge Rick Tramonto, a Chicago chef and restaurant entrepreneur.

Première diffusion : 28 mai 2008

S4 E13 • Puerto Rico

There are four chefs and only three spots for the final round, and the contestants know it as they travel to Puerto Rico for the next two challenges. Guest Judge - Wilo Benet QuickFire Challenge: Make Two Frituras featuring Plantains Elimination Challenge: Use a Whole Pig to create Dishes for a Governor's Mansion Event

Première diffusion : 4 juin 2008

S4 E14 • Finale

The finalists cook "the most important meal of their lives" for the judges to determine which will be crowned Top Chef. Guest Judges/Sous Chefs: April Bloomfield of The Spotted Pig Dan Barber of Blue Hill and Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin Restaurant Special Guest Judges: Alfredo Ayala and Tim Zagat Final Challenge: Create a traditional four course tasting menu

Première diffusion : 11 juin 2008

S4 E15 • Reunion

Season four cast and judges gather to reminisce and learn the winner of the fan favorite contest.

Première diffusion : 18 juin 2008