Air date: 2014-01-02

Runtime: 42 min

In the two-hour series premiere, the heat is on when contestants put their best culinary foot forward and create their best dish for Anthony, Nigella, Ludo and Marcus to taste.

Air date: 2014-01-09

Runtime: 42 min

Each mentor shares memories of food that reminds him or her of home, then assigns the team a dish to give a personal spin; two contestants are eliminated.

Air date: 2014-01-16

Runtime: 42 min

The contestants put their own spin on dishes favored by the mentors; two cooks are sent home; guest judge Aaron Sanchez.

Air date: 2014-01-23

Runtime: 42 min

The teams create dishes inspired by street food.

Air date: 2014-01-30

Runtime: 42 min

Everyone is shocked when a cook mysteriously decides to leave the competition; when faced with a vegetarian challenge, the teams prepare dishes that include curry and pasta.

Air date: 2014-02-06

Runtime: 42 min

The cooks create desserts with combinations of fruity, sweet and savory ingredients; guest judge Christina Tosi; six contestants advance.

Air date: 2014-02-13

Runtime: 42 min

The cooks go to restaurants in Los Angeles for beer and food pairings; a challenge determines which cooks move on to the finale.

Air date: 2014-02-20

Runtime: 42 min

The four remaining cooks must create dishes inspired by ingredients that include liver, tripe and scallops; chef Jacques Pepin serves as a guest judge.