Las Vegas (2009)
Top Chef: Las Vegas is the sixth season of American reality television series Top Chef and was filmed first in Las Vegas, Nevada, and concluded in Napa, California. The season premiered on Bravo on August 19, 2009 and ended on December 16, 2009. The prize money awarded to the Top Chef was $125,000.
Episodes: 16
Star Cast: Tom Colicchio , Padma Lakshmi , Gail Simmons , Toby Young ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Sin City Vice
Air Date: 2009-08-19
17 fresh chefs infiltrate sin city to take on culinary challenges in the season six premier.
Ep.2 Bachelor/Ette Party
Air Date: 2009-08-26
The male chefs and the female chefs compete in a battle of the sexes in catering a poolside bachelor and bachelorette party.
Ep.3 Thunderbirds
Air Date: 2009-09-02
The chefs will be creating meals for the US Air Force Thunderbirds, the most renowned aircraft demonstration squadron.
Ep.4 Vivre Las Vegas
Air Date: 2009-09-09
The contestants pair up to create the perfect French dish for acclaimed chefs Joël Robuchon, Daniel Boulud, Hubert Keller, Laurent Tourondel and Jean Joho.
Ep.5 Camping
Air Date: 2009-09-16
The contestants cook with cactus, sleep under the stars, and prepare a menu for Las Vegas cowboys; chef Tim Love serves as a guest judge.
Ep.6 Penn & Teller
Air Date: 2009-09-23
The contestants deconstruct a classic dish for magicians Penn & Teller. Chef Michelle Bernstein serves as a guest judge.
Ep.7 Dinner Party
Air Date: 2009-10-07
A slot machine determines the guidelines for the quick-fire challenge; the contestants prepare a special dinner for members of the Macy's Culinary Council.
Ep.8 Pigs and Pinot
Air Date: 2009-10-14
The chefs head to guest judge Charlie Palmer's Aureole restaurant to host a ``Pig and Pinot'' event.
Ep.9 Restaurant Wars
Air Date: 2009-10-21
Chef Rick Moonen's restaurant is taken over by the contestants and then he serves as their guest judge.
Ep.10 Meat Natalie
Air Date: 2009-10-28
The chefs head to Las Vegas to visit "Craft Steak" and cook for actress Natalie Portman and friends.
Ep.11 All Stars Dinner
Air Date: 2009-11-04
Past chefs recount their favorite moments from the series.
Ep.12 Strip Around the World
Air Date: 2009-11-11
The chefs must make the perfect breakfast in bed dish. Nigella Lawson serves as guest judge.
Ep.13 Culinary Olympics
Air Date: 2009-11-18
A challenge based on the Bocuse d'Or. Guest judges include Jerome Bocuse and Thomas Keller.
Ep.14 Finale (1)
Air Date: 2009-12-02
The final four chefs compete in Napa Valley to determine who will be the final three.
Ep.15 Finale (2)
Air Date: 2009-12-09
The final three chefs attempt to earn the title of 'Top Chef.'
Ep.16 Watch What Happens Reunion
Air Date: 2009-12-16
Chefs and judges reminisce about the season and answer viewer questions.
