Episode
Hell's Kitchen: 16 Chefs Compete
Overview
Sixteen chefs compete in the premiere of the eighth season of Hell's Kitchen. Chef Ramsay divides the chefs into teams of women and men, and their first challenge is to create their signature dishes. An early injury sends one chef to the hospital. Massive delays during dinner service lead customers to exit Hell's Kitchen.
Details
- Series
- Hell's Kitchen
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2010-09-22
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
16 Chefs Compete is Episode 1 in Season 8 of Hell's Kitchen. It aired on 2010-09-22. The runtime is 44 min.
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