In this episode's Quickfire challenge, the chefs face a communication hurdle by playing a game of telephone with their relatives, aiming to recreate a dish their family members are enjoying at a local eatery. Following this, they must design a unique product to bottle, incorporate into a dish, and sell at a food festival. While the chefs can receive assistance from their visiting loved ones, one contestant finds that even with help, it isn’t enough to prevent elimination. Celebrity Chef Nancy Silverton joins Tom, Padma, and Gail as a guest judge for the episode.
Show
Top Chef
Episode
S17E05
Air Date
Apr 16, 2020
Season 17 Episodes
S17E01
It’s Like They Never Left!
S17E02
The Jonathan Gold Standard
S17E03
Strokes of Genius
S17E04
You're So Fresh!
S17E05
Bring Your Loved One to Work
S17E06
Get Your Phil
S17E07
Pitch Perfect
S17E08
Restaurant Wars
S17E09
Cabin Fever
S17E10
Colossal Coliseum Kaiseki
S17E11
Michael's Santa Monica
S17E12
Lucca
S17E13
Parma
S17E14
Finito!