Hell's Kitchen Season 12 Episode 2
Hell's Kitchen
Season 12

Ep 2. 19 Chefs Compete

  • TV14
  • March 20, 2014
  • 40 min
  • 6.9  (98)

19 Chefs Compete is the second episode of the twelfth season of the reality show Hell's Kitchen. The episode opens with the chefs waking up early in the morning and getting ready to compete in the first challenge of the season. As they gather in the dining room, they are greeted by the show's host and chef, Gordon Ramsay.

The challenge for this episode is to cook eggs in various ways, including scrambled, poached, and sunny side up. The challenge is divided into three rounds, with the weakest chef from each round being eliminated. The remaining chefs will then compete in a final round, with the winner receiving a significant advantage in the next challenge.

The first round is a scramble-off, where the chefs must make the best scrambled egg dish possible within ten minutes. The dishes are judged by Ramsay and his team, with the weakest dish being eliminated. The second round is a poach-off, where the chefs must make the best poached egg dish possible within ten minutes. Once again, the weakest dish is eliminated. Finally, the remaining chefs compete in a sunny side up-off, with the weakest dish once again being eliminated.

Once the three rounds are completed, the final two chefs left standing must make one last dish in just 20 minutes. The winner of this challenge is Jeremy, who made a delicious omelet that impressed Ramsay and his team. Jeremy's win gives him a significant advantage in the next challenge, which is a team challenge with the winning team being declared "VIPs" and earning a night out on the town.

The chefs are divided into two teams, with Jeremy choosing his team members based on their strengths. The teams are then tasked with preparing a steakhouse-style dinner for Ramsay's VIP guests in just two hours. The teams are given a selection of meat cuts to choose from and must also prepare side dishes and sauces.

The challenge is fraught with tension as both teams struggle to work together and cook their dishes to perfection. The red team, led by Rochelle, struggles with communication and timing, while the blue team, led by Jeremy, also has its share of setbacks, including an undercooked steak and raw potatoes.

Despite the challenges, both teams present their dishes to Ramsay's VIP guests, who are impressed by their efforts. After tasting the dishes, Ramsay declares the blue team the winners, with Jeremy being named the MVP of the challenge.

The red team is sent to the punishment room, where they must clean the kitchen and make preparations for the next service. The blue team, on the other hand, is treated to a night out on the town, which includes a visit to a local restaurant and nightclub.

Overall, 19 Chefs Compete is a tense and exciting episode of Hell's Kitchen, showcasing the skills and weaknesses of the show's cast of talented chefs. The challenge to cook eggs in various ways sets the tone for the episode, while the team challenge tests the chefs' ability to work together under pressure. Will the red team be able to redeem themselves in the next episode, or will the blue team continue their winning streak? Only time will tell.

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  • First Aired
    March 20, 2014
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    40 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (98)