Where to watch Top Chef Season 1
Top Chef season 1 is streaming in Australia on Hayu (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $14.99. Season 1 was released on 8 March 2006.
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Top Chef Season 1 episodes
S01 E01
Who Deserves to Be Here
45 mins · Wed, 8 Mar 2006
In the first challenge of the competition the contestants are asked to prepare their very own signature dishes.
S01 E02
Food of Love
45 mins · Wed, 15 Mar 2006
Contestants are asked to create sweet dishes that are both sensual and erotic.
S01 E03
Nasty Delights
45 mins · Wed, 22 Mar 2006
The contestants cook with octopus.
S01 E04
Food on the Fly
45 mins · Wed, 29 Mar 2006
Contestants are challenged to create tempting dishes using ingredients found in a convenience store.
S01 E05
Blind Confusion
45 mins · Wed, 5 Apr 2006
Contestants serve fusion dishes from handcarts on the streets of San Francisco.
S01 E06
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
43 mins · Wed, 12 Apr 2006
Ted Allen ("Queer Eye for the Straight Guy") challenges the remaining contestants to create a low-cost appetiser.
S01 E07
Restaurant Wars
45 mins · Wed, 19 Apr 2006
The chefs are tasked with creating a gourmet sandwich, and must come up with innovative ideas for imaginary pop-up restaurants. Plus, Barbara Lynch stops by to judge their efforts.
S01 E08
Wedding Bell Blues
45 mins · Wed, 26 Apr 2006
Teams compete for the chance to cater a commitment ceremony.
S01 E09
Napa's Finest
45 mins · Wed, 3 May 2006
The three remaining contestants cook for some of Napa Valley's most respected chefs.
S01 E10
Reunion
45 mins · Wed, 10 May 2006
Contestants reminisce about the competition.
S01 E11
Vegas Finale
45 mins · Wed, 17 May 2006
The final three contestants head to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and must prepare a wide variety of dishes for the luxury hotel's guests.
S01 E12
Vegas Finale
43 mins · Wed, 24 May 2006
The remaining two chefs must prepare a five-course meal for eight restaurant industry experts, receiving help from some familiar faces.