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Hell's Kitchen Season 17 Episodes
Season 17 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2017 - 2018
Season 17 of "Hell's Kitchen," officially dubbed "Hell's Kitchen All Stars," sees the return of 16 contestants from previous seasons who have made it to the black-jacket round of the competition. This time, however, what's at stake is the position of head chef at Gordon Ramsey's new Hell's Kitchen Restaurant in Las Vegas' Caesars Palace. Gordon Ramsey returns to the show as its host and head chef, along with Christina Wilson as the Red Team's sous chef and Marino Monferrato as the maître d'. Making his debut as the Blue Team's sous chef is Jocky Petrie.
Episode 1
The All Stars Arrive
Fri, Sep 29, 2017 42 mins
In the Season 17 premiere, Chef Ramsay invites 16 all-stars back to the kitchen for a second chance to prove they have what it takes. The competition begins with a twist on the infamous Signature Dish Challenge, with the winning team enjoying the ride of their lives at Skyslide in downtown Los Angeles, followed by a dinner with Ramsay and special guest Wolfgang Puck. The losing team, however, must stay behind to clean up and prep both kitchens for the upcoming dinner service.
Episode 2
Raising the Bar
Fri, Oct 6, 2017 42 mins
The 16 chefs are given 40 minutes to execute the Bar Menu Challenge. Then, the chefs prep for the season's first dinner service, as they adapt to an all-new menu. And for the first time ever, the restaurant will host Chef Tables on opening night with special VIP guests that include singer Jordin Sparks, Joe Montegna, French Stewart, Keith Sweat, and Kirstin Maldonado from Pentatonix.
Episode 3
Tower of Terror
Fri, Oct 13, 2017 42 mins
The chefs must complete a four-tiered shellfish tower with "fast hands." The first team to finish is rewarded with a glamorous day in Malibu, while the losing team must prep for a massive fish delivery. During the dinner service, Chef Ramsay sends multiple entrees back to the kitchen and temporarily kicks out one of the All-Stars. In the end, one team manages to improve its performance, while the other fails to impress.
Episode 4
Just Letter Cook
Fri, Oct 20, 2017 61 mins
The remaining chefs must face off in a "game of chance" to divvy up their ingredients and create their own unique dishes. During this challenge, each chef has 45 minutes to create a dish, using a protein of their choice with all the ingredients selected from the game of chance. During dinner service, the contestants are determined to impress Chef Ramsay and the VIP guests: mixed martial artist Paige VanZant; and actress and model Shannon Tweed.
Episode 5
Josh Josh Josh
Tue, Oct 31, 2017 42 mins
After a shocking change, many are left unhappy and the tension in the dorms is at an all-time high. The next day, the chefs are challenged to work in pairs and cook different types of fish on cedar and hickory wood planks. Chef Ben Ford helps Ramsay decide which team delivered the best and most consistent dishes. Later that evening, the chefs aim to impress special guest diner Shaun Brown; and Ramsay has had enough with one contestant and makes a drastic decision.
Episode 6
A Little Slice of Hell
Fri, Nov 10, 2017 42 mins
The remaining chefs are given 30 minutes to create a pizza inspired by an assigned country. Later, during dinner service, Melissa Fumero and model Devon Windsor join as special guests, and while both teams struggle, one just can't keep up.
Episode 7
Trimming Fat
Fri, Nov 17, 2017 61 mins
Chef Ramsay gives the 12 remaining contestants a tutorial on how to best prepare six of the show's most popular dishes. Each team will have 25 minutes to recreate all six dishes, while every three minutes they will have to select one chef to kick out of the kitchen. During dinner service, they will compete in the "Fight For Your Life" challenge, during which the three weakest chefs from each team will be tasked to recreate Gordon's signature dish, tagliatelle with oysters.
Episode 8
Welcome to the Jungle
Fri, Dec 1, 2017 61 mins
The contestants must create a dish using exotic meats–boar, venison and elk–that were eaten by early humans. Each team will use a spear to hunt for five ingredients to prepare as sides for their dish.
Episode 9
Catch of the Day
Fri, Dec 8, 2017 42 mins
Special guest judge and fish-cooking expert chef Michael Cimarusti joins chef Ramsay, as the remaining contestants compete in a special challenge involving creatures of the sea. Then, during dinner service, the chefs aim to impress a host of VIP guests, including actor Aleks Paunovic, rapper E-40, professional dancer Cheryl Burke and actor Dan Bucatinsky. With two chefs fighting bitterly for authority and another struggling to communicate, chef Ramsay is less than pleased.
Episode 10
It's All Gravy
Fri, Dec 8, 2017 61 mins
The remaining all-stars head to the dining room to be greeted by Gordon and a camel, before diving into the infamous Blind Taste Test Challenge—during which they must decipher spices with the risk of being blasted by mashed potatoes and gravy. Later, during a special dinner service, the restaurant hosts a private charity event for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Shane's Inspiration. Each team must prepare a five-course meal for the guests, including Mindy Sterling and actor David Koechner.
Episode 11
Trying to Pasta Test
Fri, Jan 5, 2018 42 mins
The all-stars get a late night call from Chef Gordon Ramsay with instructions on their next challenge. They're given $20 to purchase ingredients and create three restaurant-quality pasta dishes in order to demonstrate their ability to maximize a profit off the ingredients purchased.
Episode 12
Five Is the New Black
Fri, Jan 12, 2018 42 mins
The remaining chefs compete for the coveted black jacket in three challenges, including "Taste It, Now Make It," in which contestants must use their senses to recreate a dish; "Five Domes," in which contestants have 30 minutes to create a cohesive restaurant quality dish using mystery ingredients hidden under domes; and "Free For All," in which theys must make a dish of their choice using ingredients picked out by Ramsay.
Episode 13
Stars Heating Up Hell
Fri, Jan 19, 2018 42 mins
The remaining all-stars must instruct athletes to cook their signature dishes—using only verbal instructions. Later, the contestants cook in one kitchen during a dinner service for Wyclef Jean and Matthew Moy.
Episode 14
Families Come To Hell
Fri, Jan 26, 2018 42 mins
When the families come to visit, the four remaining all-stars are feeling extra-motivated to succeed. For the challenge, the chefs must choose a gift, each of which contains a secret ingredient on which they must base their dish. They will then anonymously serve their dishes to each family, and whoever gets the most votes, wins a day in Malibu with Chef Ramsay and his-her family. Then, Gabrielle Dennis ("The Game") and Anna Konkle ("New Girl") join dinner service.
Episode 15
Final Three
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 42 mins
Chef Ramsay informs the remaining three all-stars that all of them will compete in the finale. As a reward, Ramsay invites the contestants to a retreat at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. However, the vacation soon turns upside-down when Ramsay announces their last challenge. The three finalists must cook and perfect their menus and only two will advance.
Episode 16
All-Star Finale
Fri, Feb 2, 2018 42 mins
The Season 17 finale. The final two all-stars pick from the season's past contestants to join them on their team for the final dinner service. With a head chef position at the first ever Hell's Kitchen flagship restaurant at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, and a salary of a quarter of a million dollars on the line it all comes down to this.
