Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen

2011 – nowShow15 seasons161 episodes

83
GreatGoodWatch score

A breakneck, tense reality series about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for romance, big ideas or tears.

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Episodes

15 seasons · 161 episodes · best: S7E5 "Who Will Return to Top Chef?" 8.3

Episodes

7.6
8.0
7.3
7.4
6.5
6.8

Story

Eliminated from "Top Chef," contestants have a chance at redemption and face off in competition.

Feels like

  • Culinary Competition
  • Reality TV
  • Redemption Arc
  • Fast-Paced Cooking
  • Skill Showcase
  • Pressure Cooker
  • Short Form Episodes
  • Judges' Critiques
  • Unexpected Twists

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Facts

November 9, 2011 · April 27, 2026 · Still running

First aired
November 9, 2011
Latest episode
April 27, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
15 seasons · 161 episodes
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen?"

Questions about Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen?

In the United States, Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen is free with ads on NBC.

Is Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.9). Season 10 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.5 against 8.0 for the best season.

Which season of Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen is best?

Season 7, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 10 is the weakest at 6.5. The highest-rated episode is Who Will Return to Top Chef? (season 7, episode 5) at 8.3, and the lowest is Surprise Showdown (season 11, episode 3) at 5.6.

Is Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen?

40 h

About 40 hours: 161 episodes in 15 seasons of about 15 minutes each since 2011, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.