Where to watch Top Chef Season 9
Top Chef season 9 is streaming in Australia on Hayu (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $14.99. Season 9 was released on 1 November 2011.
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Top Chef Season 9 episodes
S09 E01
Everything's Bigger in Texas
44 mins · Wed, 2 Nov 2011
The chefs are separated into three groups and must work together to impress in their challenges in order to move on to the next round.
S09 E02
The Heat Is On
44 mins · Wed, 9 Nov 2011
The ten finalists must decide who will use each of the 10 ingredients provided. They are forced to work together to make a decision that will appease everyone.
S09 E03
Quinceanera
44 mins · Wed, 16 Nov 2011
The chefs are tasked with preparing a banquet for a Quincinera party. One contestant makes a risky dish using the unusual ingredient of rattlesnakes.
S09 E04
Red Hot Chili Cook Off
44 mins · Wed, 23 Nov 2011
The quickfire round sees the chefs challenged to make a savoury dish using peppers. They are then forced to take over the food court at a rodeo, for the elimination challenge.
S09 E05
Don't Be Tardy for the Dinner Party
44 mins · Wed, 30 Nov 2011
The contestants must create a dish using only ingredients found inside a standard survival kit. The chefs must impress the Dallas high society.
S09 E06
Higher Steaks
44 mins · Wed, 7 Dec 2011
The contestants are faced with the task of making their best steak dish, to avoid elimination. The meals will be presented as part of the Cattle Baron's Ball.
S09 E07
Game On
44 mins · Wed, 14 Dec 2011
The contestants must work in teams, to prepare food for chefs who like to hunt. They are also tasked with making a dish that pairs well with tequila.
S09 E08
Tribute Dinner
44 mins · Wed, 21 Dec 2011
The contestants take instructions from viewers via Twitter, as they cook. Then, another round has the participants making tribute dishes for their teachers.
S09 E09
BBQ Pit Wars
55 mins · Wed, 4 Jan 2012
The contestants are arranged into teams as they take on a barbecue challenge. Teams face many issues during the task, including heat stroke, over-seasoning, and a risky menu.
S09 E10
Restaurant Wars
44 mins · Wed, 11 Jan 2012
The contestants take on the challenge of building a restaurant from scratch. They are organised into teams and must try to impress guest judges Hugh Acheson and Emeril Lagasse.
S09 E11
Fit for an Evil Queen
44 mins · Wed, 18 Jan 2012
The contestants are tasked with making a dish that best represents evil. The gothic themed feast is served to guest judge and actor, Charlize Theron.
S09 E12
Block Party
44 mins · Wed, 25 Jan 2012
The chefs face off as they cook unique dishes for a food drive and block party. Stakes are high for the head-to-head elimination challenge, where Cat Cora acts as guest judge.
S09 E13
Bike, Borrow & Steal
44 mins · Wed, 1 Feb 2012
The contestants must cater a dinner party for Pee-Wee Herman and his guests. They are given the challenge of taking to the streets of San Antonio on bicycles, to find their ingredients.
S09 E14
Mentors
44 mins · Wed, 8 Feb 2012
The chefs attempt to make a good impression on their competition mentors. They must try to find their way around the pantry wearing blindfolds, and the judges decide on the top four chefs.
S09 E15
Culinary Games
44 mins · Wed, 15 Feb 2012
The top four contestants must take on an Olympics-themed challenge, as they visit Whistler in British Columbia. Challenges include cooking on a gondola, and chiselling ingredients free from ice.
S09 E16
Fire and Ice
44 mins · Wed, 22 Feb 2012
The contestants must try to create dishes which incorporate elements of fire and ice. They must make one dish and one cocktail for a themed dinner party, where innovation will earn points.
S09 E17
Finale
44 mins · Wed, 29 Feb 2012
The contestants must take over an entire restaurant, and its menu. The chefs are instructed to create a four-course meal that will be assessed by the judges.
S09 E18
Reunion
44 mins · Wed, 7 Mar 2012
Andy hosts a reunion between the chefs and judges from season nine. Viewers send in questions about the triumphs, failures, and conflict that occurred throughout the season.