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Life After Top Chef Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Cook Your Aspen Off
Wed, Oct 3, 2012 60 mins
The series premiere of this reality entry in the "Top Chef" franchise. The show traces the lives of four former "Top Chef" contestants as they pursue their culinary ambitions in their home cities. Included: Richard Blais in Atlanta; Jennifer Carroll in Philadelphia; Spike Mendelsohn in Washington, D.C.; and Fabio Viviani in Los Angeles.
Episode 2
No Food Deed Goes Unpunished
Wed, Oct 10, 2012 60 mins
Fabio delves into production meetings and a cooking class; Richard discovers problems with his staff and his cooks; Spike works on his bistro concept but deals with family interference; and Jen networks at a festival.
Episode 3
Duck Hearts and French Baguettes
Wed, Oct 17, 2012 60 mins
Richard encounters an old rival when interviewing chefs. Meanwhile, Spike journeys to Canada for a family wedding, yet his mother fumes when he arrives late; Jen prepares for a baseball-theme charity event; and Fabio's mother pays a visit and gives him pointers on how he should live his life.
Episode 4
Shear Today, Gone to Marrow
Wed, Oct 24, 2012 60 mins
Fabio flies to New York for a TV appearance, and Richard cooks at a food event before dining with chefs Carla Hall, Angelo Sosa and Dale Talde. Also: Jen and Spike take a road trip, yet this flirty duo may become more than just culinary colleagues.
Episode 5
Good Shuck with That
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 60 mins
A rattled Richard hosts a menu tasting for his choosy partners. Meanwhile, Fabio hopes to tap into his own martini product, and Spike and Jen finish their road trip with some oyster farming. Later, Spike scouts for a bistro location, and Jen tries to impress investors.
Episode 6
Mt. Viviani Erupts
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 60 mins
Spike and his family race to open their eatery. Elsewhere, Jen helps Fabio cater a lavish charity event, but Fabio fumes when his sous chef arrives two hours late. Also: Richard tests his chefs' cooking skills.
Episode 7
Let's Do Launch
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 60 mins
Fabio tries to launch his martini line with a VIP tasting; Richard challenges his chefs with a grueling mock service; Spike fumes when his new restaurant griddles are incorrectly installed; Jen tries to wow investors with her ambitious pop-up eatery.
Episode 8
First Lady's Choice
Wed, Nov 28, 2012 60 mins
In the Season 1 finale, Richard opens his dream restaurant but must overcome obstacles; Spike scrambles to launch his eatery; and Jen treats her mother to a salon trip. Later, the four chefs are enlisted to create a meal for First Lady Michelle Obama.
