1. Resourcefulness

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. 4 November 2012. 60 min

These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.

2. Innovation

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. 11 November 2012. 60 min

The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.

3. Simplicity

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. 18 November 2012. 60 min

Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate

4. Transformation

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. 25 November 2012. 60 min

The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.

5. Risk

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. 2 December 2012. 60 min

An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.

6. Fusion

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. 9 December 2012. 60 min

The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.

7. Transcendence

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. 16 December 2012. 60 min

The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.

8. Passion and Respect

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. 23 December 2012. 60 min

Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.