Hell's Kitchen USA Season 17 Episode 12 Five Is the New Black

In the twelfth episode of Hell's Kitchen USA season 17, titled "Five Is the New Black," the competition heats up as the remaining five chefs try to impress head chef Gordon Ramsay and guest judge Jean-Philippe Susilovic, the maitre d' at Ramsay's flagship restaurant, with their culinary skills.

As the episode begins, the chefs are tasked with creating a dish using a mystery box filled with fresh seafood, including lobster, squid, and scallops. The stakes are high, as the winner of the challenge will receive a trip to Las Vegas and be treated to a meal at Gordon Ramsay Steak. The chefs put their best foot forward, but one chef struggles with the squid and risks falling behind.

After the mystery box challenge, the chefs head to the kitchen to prepare dinner service for a room full of VIP guests, including athletes and celebrities. However, they soon learn that the night will be anything but simple, as they must work in pairs to create and execute dishes they've never cooked before.

As the chefs try to find their footing in the hectic kitchen, tensions run high and mistakes are made. One team struggles to cook a complex fish dish, while another struggles to communicate effectively. Meanwhile, Jean-Philippe keeps a watchful eye on the service, ready to call out any mistakes.

As dinner service comes to a close, the chefs face the dreaded elimination round. One chef will be sent home, leaving the final four to battle it out for a chance to win the coveted title of Head Chef at Gordon Ramsay's new Hell's Kitchen restaurant at Caesars Palace Las Vegas.

With only a few episodes left, the competition is fiercer than ever. Who will rise to the challenge and who will fall short in "Five Is the New Black?" Tune in to find out.