1 00:00:01,523 --> 00:00:03,568 - Previously on - Back to Win"... 2 00:00:03,612 --> 00:00:05,614 Welcome, top 15! 3 00:00:05,701 --> 00:00:07,920 ...the cooks have to replicate the perfect dessert. 4 00:00:07,964 --> 00:00:10,619 - Go fast. - One thousand layers. 5 00:00:10,706 --> 00:00:12,708 - Maybe he sees me as a threat. - You're making me nervous. 6 00:00:12,751 --> 00:00:15,450 - Get over it and get cooking. - And while some bake to win... 7 00:00:15,493 --> 00:00:18,540 - Absolutely exceptional. - It's really perfection. 8 00:00:18,583 --> 00:00:21,543 - Congratulations, Dara. - I got the immunity pin! 9 00:00:21,543 --> 00:00:23,458 - ...others fell apart. 10 00:00:23,501 --> 00:00:26,635 - Please get it cooked! - Her parchment's on fire. 11 00:00:26,635 --> 00:00:29,942 - It's totally raw. - You can't be happy with this dish. 12 00:00:29,986 --> 00:00:31,857 This is your worst performance in the competition so far. 13 00:00:31,901 --> 00:00:35,122 The person leaving is Tommy. 14 00:00:35,165 --> 00:00:39,213 Tonight, the top 14 face a team challenge in the American West. 15 00:00:39,300 --> 00:00:42,129 You'll be feeding 101 cowboys and cowgirls. 16 00:00:42,172 --> 00:00:44,174 And we're cranking up the heat. 17 00:00:44,218 --> 00:00:45,480 We're talking like 1,500 degrees. 18 00:00:45,523 --> 00:00:47,351 We're one minute away. Come on! 19 00:00:47,438 --> 00:00:49,658 - You okay? Gabe? 20 00:00:49,658 --> 00:00:51,964 - Who will rise from the ashes... 21 00:00:52,008 --> 00:00:54,576 - This is phenomenal. The steak was great. - Amazing. 22 00:00:54,576 --> 00:00:56,578 - This is country. - And who will ride... 23 00:00:56,665 --> 00:00:59,450 - Dara, I need yams. - ...into the sunset? 24 00:00:59,537 --> 00:01:01,061 - Ice cold. . - That was personal. 25 00:01:01,104 --> 00:01:02,366 Check the temp, Christian. 26 00:01:02,453 --> 00:01:04,455 I cooked a million steaks. 27 00:01:04,455 --> 00:01:06,109 - This is not good enough. - This one is completely raw. 28 00:01:06,153 --> 00:01:07,502 She made the biggest mistake of her life. 29 00:01:07,545 --> 00:01:08,590 Hand me your apron. 30 00:01:21,907 --> 00:01:24,258 Horsetown, USA. 31 00:01:24,345 --> 00:01:26,608 Park your horse while you grocery shop? 32 00:01:26,695 --> 00:01:28,131 Not very many towns that have a horse sidewalk. 33 00:01:36,966 --> 00:01:39,577 - Oh! - This is amazing. 34 00:01:39,621 --> 00:01:42,406 I love it. We're here for a rodeo. 35 00:01:42,450 --> 00:01:45,192 - The MasterChef rodeo. - That's cool, right? 36 00:01:45,192 --> 00:01:47,194 I wonder who we're cooking for? 37 00:01:47,281 --> 00:01:50,501 I am so excited to be here in the top 14. 38 00:01:50,501 --> 00:01:53,025 After being in the bottom three twice, 39 00:01:53,069 --> 00:01:56,333 I said that there would be a new Bri in the kitchen this week, 40 00:01:56,377 --> 00:01:58,205 and that's exactly what I plan to show. 41 00:01:58,292 --> 00:02:00,207 I'm ready to prove myself. 42 00:02:00,250 --> 00:02:02,339 - I've never been to a rodeo. - Me either. 43 00:02:04,994 --> 00:02:07,649 - Oh! - Whoa! 44 00:02:11,348 --> 00:02:13,176 - Oh! - Oh, my God. 45 00:02:16,179 --> 00:02:18,094 - Oh, my God. - Ride that horse, girl. 46 00:02:18,094 --> 00:02:20,096 This is so exciting. I've never seen 47 00:02:20,183 --> 00:02:21,619 a real live rodeo in my life. 48 00:02:21,663 --> 00:02:23,230 Whoo! We see you! 49 00:02:23,317 --> 00:02:25,623 And all I got to say is, "Yee-haw!" 50 00:02:25,667 --> 00:02:26,798 Whoo! 51 00:02:31,673 --> 00:02:34,197 Oh, that's a blue MasterChef flag. 52 00:02:34,241 --> 00:02:36,982 - And then red. - Oh, team challenge! 53 00:02:37,026 --> 00:02:39,333 - Oh. 54 00:02:39,376 --> 00:02:41,073 Look, the big carriage is coming. 55 00:02:41,117 --> 00:02:43,424 - Oh, I see it. - Yeah! 56 00:02:43,467 --> 00:02:45,730 That looks so pretty. 57 00:02:50,213 --> 00:02:53,695 - Oh, my goodness. 58 00:02:53,695 --> 00:02:57,655 - Gordon's looking like Woody. - He does. 59 00:02:57,699 --> 00:02:59,570 - Whoo! 60 00:02:59,614 --> 00:03:02,182 Oh, my God. Aarón looking like a vaquero. 61 00:03:06,708 --> 00:03:08,144 Howdy, y'all! Come on, guys. 62 00:03:08,231 --> 00:03:10,015 Make your way down here. Let's go. 63 00:03:10,059 --> 00:03:12,496 - Let's go. - Oh, my God. 64 00:03:12,583 --> 00:03:14,368 Come on, it's only horse . 65 00:03:16,805 --> 00:03:19,286 Welcome, everybody, to Horsetown, 66 00:03:19,329 --> 00:03:22,506 America's biggest community of horse owners. 67 00:03:22,593 --> 00:03:24,987 - How cool was that rodeo show? - That was cool. 68 00:03:25,030 --> 00:03:26,684 - Very cool. - Amazing. 69 00:03:26,728 --> 00:03:29,513 Those amazing cowboys and cowgirls 70 00:03:29,557 --> 00:03:33,517 have definitely worked up a phenomenal appetite, let me tell you. 71 00:03:33,561 --> 00:03:35,606 And today you'll be feeding all of them 72 00:03:35,606 --> 00:03:37,739 and the hardworking people of this town. 73 00:03:37,739 --> 00:03:41,133 Trust me, this cook-off is gonna take you right out 74 00:03:41,177 --> 00:03:42,526 of your culinary comfort zone. 75 00:03:42,526 --> 00:03:45,486 - Ooh. - Now, Dara, you've won immunity. 76 00:03:45,529 --> 00:03:48,750 You're cleared from elimination tonight, 77 00:03:48,750 --> 00:03:51,579 but what I do want to see is your performance, 78 00:03:51,622 --> 00:03:53,102 and I'd like to hear your voice as well. 79 00:03:53,145 --> 00:03:54,321 - Yes, Chef. - Good. 80 00:03:54,408 --> 00:03:56,366 Bri and Shelly, 81 00:03:56,410 --> 00:03:58,760 after being in the bottom last week, 82 00:03:58,803 --> 00:04:01,502 we'd like to give you a chance today for redemption, 83 00:04:01,545 --> 00:04:04,679 so both of you will be team captains. 84 00:04:04,722 --> 00:04:07,334 Bri, you're gonna be running the red team. 85 00:04:07,377 --> 00:04:09,771 Shelly, you're gonna be running the blue team. 86 00:04:09,814 --> 00:04:11,729 - Let's go! - I have a lot to prove right now, 87 00:04:11,773 --> 00:04:13,470 and I just want to come out shining and not toppling over, 88 00:04:13,514 --> 00:04:16,212 like I did at the last challenge. 89 00:04:16,299 --> 00:04:19,520 Now, as far as picking the teams, 90 00:04:19,563 --> 00:04:21,173 both of you are gonna pick them yourselves today. 91 00:04:21,217 --> 00:04:24,220 - Ooh. - Oh, lucky. 92 00:04:24,307 --> 00:04:25,569 Shelly, you'll have first pick. 93 00:04:25,569 --> 00:04:27,528 If there's one stern message, 94 00:04:27,571 --> 00:04:29,225 forget anything to do with friendship. 95 00:04:29,225 --> 00:04:31,009 Just think about winning. 96 00:04:31,053 --> 00:04:34,361 My first pick... 97 00:04:34,361 --> 00:04:37,146 - Brandi. - Brandi, wow. 98 00:04:37,146 --> 00:04:40,410 Mm. 99 00:04:40,454 --> 00:04:43,152 - Right, Bri? - I think it's an obvious one. Fred. 100 00:04:46,373 --> 00:04:48,592 Let's do this. 101 00:04:48,679 --> 00:04:50,594 - Next pick, Christian. - Apron on, buddy. 102 00:04:50,681 --> 00:04:53,075 - Thank you. - Bri, second pick? 103 00:04:53,118 --> 00:04:55,730 - Dara. - Dara, wow. 104 00:04:55,773 --> 00:04:58,428 - We got this. - Amanda, let's get it. 105 00:04:58,472 --> 00:05:01,388 - Well done. - I know personalities and I know talent. 106 00:05:01,431 --> 00:05:03,694 My strategy going into this, with team selection, 107 00:05:03,694 --> 00:05:06,567 is to pick the same people that I just won the last team challenge with. 108 00:05:06,610 --> 00:05:10,571 Congratulations goes to the blue team. 109 00:05:10,614 --> 00:05:11,485 Well done! 110 00:05:16,664 --> 00:05:18,361 We've already worked together and we won together, 111 00:05:18,405 --> 00:05:20,494 so let's get another W. 112 00:05:20,537 --> 00:05:24,280 - Michael. - Michael, wow. 113 00:05:24,367 --> 00:05:28,545 I think that the number one thing that you need in a team is cohesion. 114 00:05:28,589 --> 00:05:31,505 So my strategy is to choose people 115 00:05:31,505 --> 00:05:34,856 that can work really, really well together. 116 00:05:34,899 --> 00:05:37,989 - My next pick is Willie. - Blue team, let's get the second W. 117 00:05:37,989 --> 00:05:39,817 Right, fourth pick, Bri. 118 00:05:39,861 --> 00:05:43,430 - Gabe. - Gabe, wow. Welcome to the red team, Gabe. 119 00:05:47,259 --> 00:05:48,435 Derrick, do you ever get the feeling you'd be last man standing? 120 00:05:48,522 --> 00:05:51,525 Yeah. Just a reminder, season six, 121 00:05:51,612 --> 00:05:55,311 I cooked 101 New York strips on a charcoal grill and we won that challenge. 122 00:05:55,311 --> 00:05:58,662 Shelly knows I'm extremely capable for this challenge. 123 00:05:58,662 --> 00:06:01,709 Back in season six, she has seen me do this. 124 00:06:01,752 --> 00:06:03,188 A couple Italian boys on the grill, huh? 125 00:06:05,321 --> 00:06:09,543 If Shelly puts her ego aside, she might do well. 126 00:06:09,630 --> 00:06:12,676 I'ma trust my gut on this one. I'm gonna go with Emily. 127 00:06:12,676 --> 00:06:14,983 - Ooh, Emily. - Let's go. 128 00:06:18,552 --> 00:06:21,337 - Yes. - Welcome to the winning side. 129 00:06:21,424 --> 00:06:24,209 You convinced me with what you just said. 130 00:06:24,253 --> 00:06:26,908 - Derrick. - Oh! 131 00:06:26,995 --> 00:06:28,170 Damn, why we got picked last? 132 00:06:28,213 --> 00:06:29,911 Smart choice. 133 00:06:29,998 --> 00:06:31,913 - Was Derrick your next pick? - Mm-mm. 134 00:06:31,913 --> 00:06:35,917 - No. Okay. - Bri, you really made the right decision 135 00:06:35,917 --> 00:06:37,614 and I'm about to show you why. 136 00:06:37,658 --> 00:06:40,922 Now, Shelly, your last pick. 137 00:06:40,922 --> 00:06:43,794 - I'm gonna go with Shanika. - Shanika, wow. 138 00:06:43,881 --> 00:06:47,407 - Blue team it is. - Bowen, you are on the red team. 139 00:06:47,450 --> 00:06:49,800 Captains, please go join your teams. 140 00:06:49,887 --> 00:06:52,324 - We got this, okay? - Let's go. Let's get it. 141 00:06:52,368 --> 00:06:54,457 - We're gonna crush it, okay? - Yeah. 142 00:06:54,501 --> 00:06:56,807 Okay, let's talk about today's menu. 143 00:06:56,894 --> 00:07:00,594 You've got a beautiful selection of bone-in steaks. 144 00:07:00,681 --> 00:07:03,597 Plus, each dish has to have a starch, 145 00:07:03,640 --> 00:07:06,600 two vegetables, and one fantastic sauce. 146 00:07:06,687 --> 00:07:10,604 We need to see 101 dishes in total. 147 00:07:10,691 --> 00:07:15,304 The winning team today, chosen by our wonderful diners, 148 00:07:15,304 --> 00:07:18,350 will be safe from elimination. 149 00:07:18,394 --> 00:07:21,963 One cook from the losing team will be eliminated tonight. 150 00:07:22,006 --> 00:07:26,794 Now, as you plan your dishes, think about the crowd that you're feeding tonight. 151 00:07:26,837 --> 00:07:31,712 And, believe me, the patrons of this town know a good steak dinner when they see one. 152 00:07:31,755 --> 00:07:34,497 - Understood? Good. - Yes, Chef. 153 00:07:34,541 --> 00:07:36,412 And to keep you on your culinary toes, 154 00:07:36,499 --> 00:07:39,981 you'll have access to some of the most state-of-the-art grills, 155 00:07:40,024 --> 00:07:45,726 so you can cook all over a beautiful open fire just like the cowboys do. 156 00:07:45,769 --> 00:07:49,077 Joe, Aarón, and myself will sample those dishes in about 30 minutes, 157 00:07:49,164 --> 00:07:52,428 and that's to make sure that the quality is on point. 158 00:07:52,428 --> 00:07:54,996 - Yes, Chef. - Your time starts... 159 00:07:55,083 --> 00:07:57,694 - Now! Let's go. - Let's do this, guys. 160 00:07:57,738 --> 00:07:59,566 - We got this. - All right. 161 00:08:03,787 --> 00:08:05,659 - Ooh. - Careful. 162 00:08:05,746 --> 00:08:08,009 - Yeah. Oh, oh. - Ooh, it's really hot. 163 00:08:08,052 --> 00:08:10,881 - That is really hot. - Okay, guys, all right, everybody, listen up. 164 00:08:10,925 --> 00:08:14,581 So, for the protein, these are cowboys and cowgirls. 165 00:08:14,624 --> 00:08:16,670 - They need a rib-eye. - Derrick, I know you have experience. 166 00:08:16,670 --> 00:08:18,454 - Yep. Yep. - So you can take the lead on that. 167 00:08:18,541 --> 00:08:20,587 What if we did, like, a honey bourbon barbecue sauce? 168 00:08:20,674 --> 00:08:22,371 - Yes, yes! - And spicy. 169 00:08:22,458 --> 00:08:23,981 - Yes. - Perfect! 170 00:08:24,025 --> 00:08:26,375 After being in the bottom three twice, 171 00:08:26,462 --> 00:08:27,594 I need to step it up. 172 00:08:27,681 --> 00:08:28,812 People may not think 173 00:08:28,899 --> 00:08:30,814 that I would be the best captain, 174 00:08:30,858 --> 00:08:33,556 but I've been a team captain before 175 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:35,732 on season 10, and my team won. 176 00:08:35,776 --> 00:08:37,604 How is the reduction? 177 00:08:37,647 --> 00:08:38,605 Subha's got the first batch of sauce. 178 00:08:38,692 --> 00:08:40,432 - Great. - Do you like that? 179 00:08:40,476 --> 00:08:42,347 It needs to show a little more on the edges. 180 00:08:42,391 --> 00:08:44,828 Congratulations, blue team! 181 00:08:48,266 --> 00:08:52,575 I'm gonna make sure that everybody on my team is on the same page 182 00:08:52,619 --> 00:08:55,839 so that we're ready for any bumps that may happen. 183 00:08:55,926 --> 00:08:57,711 What do you guys feel about starch-wise? 184 00:08:57,711 --> 00:08:58,842 - Sweet potato. Let's do sweet potato. - Perfect. 185 00:08:58,842 --> 00:09:00,583 We'll have our sweetness with the yams-- 186 00:09:00,627 --> 00:09:04,065 - Yes, love it. - What we got, captain? 187 00:09:04,152 --> 00:09:06,807 - Steak is the protein. - I'm thinking New York strip. 188 00:09:06,850 --> 00:09:09,636 Rib eye's good. You know, they like that fatty steak. 189 00:09:09,679 --> 00:09:12,464 - We should definitely go with that strip. - All right. 190 00:09:12,508 --> 00:09:14,423 - Yeah? - What starch are we doing? 191 00:09:14,466 --> 00:09:16,033 We doing barbecue baked beans with the sweet and spicy. 192 00:09:16,077 --> 00:09:18,601 - I can do that. - So beans with poblano? 193 00:09:18,645 --> 00:09:20,647 Love that idea. We have to do two veg. 194 00:09:20,690 --> 00:09:22,692 We know we want to lean towards, like, a Brussels sprouts, 195 00:09:22,736 --> 00:09:25,521 - something hearty. - Cowboys like some smokey, salty bacon. 196 00:09:25,521 --> 00:09:27,610 Okay, so that's in the Brussels sprouts. 197 00:09:27,654 --> 00:09:29,612 And we have to have something fresh to lighten up the plate. 198 00:09:29,656 --> 00:09:31,527 - You can make an apple slaw. - Most definitely. 199 00:09:31,614 --> 00:09:32,876 - Okay. - I'm thinking compound butter 200 00:09:32,963 --> 00:09:35,009 because it's fat, it'll moisten up that steak. 201 00:09:35,052 --> 00:09:36,488 Only thing about the compound butter 202 00:09:36,532 --> 00:09:37,881 is I serve these people every day. 203 00:09:37,925 --> 00:09:39,448 They would pick up that compound butter 204 00:09:39,491 --> 00:09:41,102 and stick it on the roll and ask for some barbecue or A1. 205 00:09:41,102 --> 00:09:43,626 No, you put it on top of the steak 206 00:09:43,670 --> 00:09:46,194 - and it melts down as it's going out, baby. - Okay, cool, cool. 207 00:09:46,281 --> 00:09:49,284 I feel good about being a team captain, especially with this team. 208 00:09:49,327 --> 00:09:50,764 I have a lot of talented chefs, some strong personalities, 209 00:09:50,807 --> 00:09:52,983 but at the end of the day 210 00:09:52,983 --> 00:09:54,028 we have one thing in common, that we all want to win. 211 00:09:54,071 --> 00:09:56,160 - One, two, three. - Blue team! 212 00:09:56,204 --> 00:09:57,466 Are you guys good with the slaw here, I'll work here? 213 00:09:57,553 --> 00:09:58,685 - Yeah, okay. - Perfect. 214 00:09:58,685 --> 00:10:00,730 Would you like these peeled? 215 00:10:00,774 --> 00:10:03,559 - I think leave the skin on. - Okay. 216 00:10:03,559 --> 00:10:05,561 - Right. - Here we are. 217 00:10:05,561 --> 00:10:07,128 Second team challenge of the season, "Back to Win." 218 00:10:07,128 --> 00:10:11,088 - 101 cowboys, cowgirls. - So many variables. 219 00:10:11,132 --> 00:10:14,918 These people are used to eating big outdoor steaks. 220 00:10:14,962 --> 00:10:17,921 You gotta get the sear right. You gotta have some bold flavors tonight. 221 00:10:18,008 --> 00:10:20,576 And this is a huge reference point for the people 222 00:10:20,663 --> 00:10:22,491 that we're serving 'cause they know this food inside and out, 223 00:10:22,534 --> 00:10:24,798 so they're gonna have high expectations. 224 00:10:24,798 --> 00:10:27,714 - Yeah, absolutely. - Please make sure we taste everything. 225 00:10:27,757 --> 00:10:28,802 Blue team, captained by Shelly. 226 00:10:28,845 --> 00:10:30,586 I thought she came out of the gate strong. 227 00:10:30,586 --> 00:10:32,588 Her first pick, Brandi, what does that say? 228 00:10:32,675 --> 00:10:35,896 I think last week, Shelly maybe had her down point. 229 00:10:35,939 --> 00:10:36,940 And this is kind of her resurgence. 230 00:10:37,027 --> 00:10:38,986 I think she picked strategically. 231 00:10:39,029 --> 00:10:40,814 Can I get a small tray going in so I have that ready? 232 00:10:40,901 --> 00:10:43,077 I've already got Brussels in the oven. 233 00:10:43,120 --> 00:10:44,948 As soon as this gets in, we're gonna add the bacon fat 234 00:10:45,035 --> 00:10:46,820 to it later so we can go on and get 'em going. 235 00:10:46,907 --> 00:10:49,039 Brandi comes from this kind of a community, 236 00:10:49,126 --> 00:10:51,694 and I think Brandi was a "know your customer first" pick. 237 00:10:51,738 --> 00:10:53,174 - Yeah. - How's it going, everyone? 238 00:10:53,174 --> 00:10:55,524 - Tasting slaw right now. - Good. 239 00:10:55,567 --> 00:10:57,831 So, red team, captained by Bri. 240 00:10:57,831 --> 00:11:00,050 "Don't pick your friends. Pick your strongest team." 241 00:11:00,094 --> 00:11:01,965 First pick out of the gate? Fred. 242 00:11:02,009 --> 00:11:03,967 I think Fred has a lot of strong suits, 243 00:11:04,054 --> 00:11:05,969 but cooking in this environment is not one of them. 244 00:11:06,013 --> 00:11:08,624 Do you think that we need to peel them or no? 245 00:11:08,711 --> 00:11:11,453 - Of course, peel. - I don't know. 246 00:11:11,496 --> 00:11:16,066 Now, Bri's soft-spoken, but as a team captain, she'll need to step up, 247 00:11:16,153 --> 00:11:18,982 be assertive, and take control of her team. 248 00:11:18,982 --> 00:11:20,941 - I want to hear her voice. - Yeah. 249 00:11:20,984 --> 00:11:23,639 I think Bri's and the red team's best shot 250 00:11:23,726 --> 00:11:26,076 of pulling this off is having Michael and Derrick at the grill. 251 00:11:26,076 --> 00:11:27,861 We're definitely getting a better sear over here. 252 00:11:27,948 --> 00:11:28,992 - It's a little lower. - Yeah. 253 00:11:29,079 --> 00:11:30,864 They got two big grills there. 254 00:11:30,951 --> 00:11:32,561 I'd use one for the meat and one for those beautiful 255 00:11:32,561 --> 00:11:34,781 grilled vegetables. 256 00:11:34,824 --> 00:11:35,999 Yeah, you have open flame carbon grills, 257 00:11:36,086 --> 00:11:38,001 so the intensity of the heat is massive. 258 00:11:38,001 --> 00:11:40,003 That is an advantage to cooking meat, 259 00:11:40,090 --> 00:11:42,136 but it's a very severe cooking environment. 260 00:11:42,179 --> 00:11:44,007 They're gonna have to drink a lot of water. 261 00:11:44,094 --> 00:11:45,139 They're gonna have to stay focused. 262 00:11:45,182 --> 00:11:46,662 It's gonna be hot back there. 263 00:11:46,662 --> 00:11:49,099 Hot. Hot walking, hot walking. 264 00:11:49,186 --> 00:11:50,971 Honestly, that parsley is not gonna give it no flavor. 265 00:11:51,014 --> 00:11:52,712 No, but parsley is a nice, soft flavor. 266 00:11:52,755 --> 00:11:54,583 One thing I know is compound butter. 267 00:11:54,626 --> 00:11:55,889 Don't make all the compound butter 268 00:11:55,889 --> 00:11:58,065 until we get feedback from the judges. 269 00:11:58,108 --> 00:12:00,067 - That's what we're doing. - We're not making a whole batch. 270 00:12:00,110 --> 00:12:02,199 - We're making one. We got this over here. - We got this. 271 00:12:02,243 --> 00:12:04,941 - Worry about your station, baby. - She just made a suggestion. 272 00:12:04,985 --> 00:12:07,857 Everybody has their task, and what I don't want to happen is there to become confusion 273 00:12:07,901 --> 00:12:09,816 - because one person's yelling at someone, okay? - Right. 274 00:12:09,859 --> 00:12:13,210 Overall, I'll be managing more personalities, but I feel good. 275 00:12:13,254 --> 00:12:14,690 We've earned each other's respect and trust, 276 00:12:14,777 --> 00:12:16,126 so I know I don't need to micromanage them. 277 00:12:16,170 --> 00:12:18,302 If somebody's talking to you, don't take it 278 00:12:18,346 --> 00:12:19,695 like they're attacking you or they're talking over you. 279 00:12:19,695 --> 00:12:23,351 As long as nobody screams at me, I'm good. 280 00:12:23,351 --> 00:12:25,222 Guys, as soon as you can get those yams going, let's-- 281 00:12:25,266 --> 00:12:28,443 I'm gonna get this pan in as soon as it's done. 282 00:12:28,486 --> 00:12:30,488 - That's enough for one plate. Let's get it started. - Okay. 283 00:12:30,532 --> 00:12:32,882 My biggest concern today 284 00:12:32,926 --> 00:12:35,667 is Bri's just not being assertive enough. 285 00:12:35,711 --> 00:12:39,149 Do you think there's a smarter way to get these cooked? 286 00:12:39,236 --> 00:12:42,718 - Uh... - It's gotta start at room temperature water. 287 00:12:42,805 --> 00:12:44,938 - Yeah. - So, look, we got these rondeaus, 288 00:12:45,025 --> 00:12:47,897 and we just designate one side to cooking those yams right now. 289 00:12:47,941 --> 00:12:50,944 - Yeah. - She's got a very soft voice. 290 00:12:50,944 --> 00:12:52,815 If she doesn't communicate with our team 291 00:12:52,859 --> 00:12:55,818 and tell us what she needs, this could be a disaster. 292 00:12:55,862 --> 00:12:57,820 Oh, my gosh, this one is hard. 293 00:12:57,864 --> 00:13:00,083 Bri, I need your advice. 294 00:13:00,170 --> 00:13:01,215 Bri, do you want me to help with sweet potatoes? 295 00:13:01,258 --> 00:13:02,433 - Bri? - Bri? 296 00:13:02,433 --> 00:13:04,044 Gosh. 297 00:13:17,361 --> 00:13:20,756 Red team, blue team, 18 minutes for the first look. 298 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:23,150 - Heard. - Yes, Chef. 299 00:13:23,150 --> 00:13:24,847 We're cooking for 101 cowgirls and cowboys. 300 00:13:24,891 --> 00:13:26,980 And then Gordon has got us 301 00:13:27,067 --> 00:13:29,678 these amazing grills, and they're hot. 302 00:13:29,721 --> 00:13:32,289 I mean, we're talking twelve, fifteen hundred degrees. 303 00:13:32,289 --> 00:13:35,466 This is gonna be a challenge. 304 00:13:35,553 --> 00:13:38,208 - Captain Bri? - Yes. 305 00:13:38,295 --> 00:13:40,732 Right, give us an insight to the menu. What are you doing? 306 00:13:40,732 --> 00:13:42,734 We are doing a grilled rib-eye 307 00:13:42,778 --> 00:13:45,650 with some grilled corn basted in a chipotle butter, 308 00:13:45,694 --> 00:13:48,740 some sweet yams, a nice, acidic coleslaw, 309 00:13:48,784 --> 00:13:51,439 and then a spicy and sweet barbecue sauce. 310 00:13:51,526 --> 00:13:53,876 Wow. Just be careful about that sweetness across that yam, 311 00:13:53,876 --> 00:13:55,791 - especially with that slaw. - Right. 312 00:13:55,835 --> 00:13:57,271 Who's manning the grills? 313 00:13:57,314 --> 00:13:59,142 Derrick is taking the lead, as is Michael. 314 00:13:59,229 --> 00:14:00,796 Gabe is doing the corn. 315 00:14:00,883 --> 00:14:02,929 Fred and Bowen are working on the coleslaw, 316 00:14:03,016 --> 00:14:05,975 and then Dara is working on the maple yams. 317 00:14:06,019 --> 00:14:09,196 - Okay, I want to see a dish in 15 minutes, please, yes? - Thank you. Yes, Chef. 318 00:14:09,196 --> 00:14:11,938 - Uh, Derrick. Are you grilling the steaks? - Yes, Chef? Yep. 319 00:14:11,981 --> 00:14:14,201 - And they should be seasoned now, Michael... - Yep. 320 00:14:14,244 --> 00:14:15,855 ...so it starts to take out some of the moisture, yes? 321 00:14:15,898 --> 00:14:18,205 - Heard. - Oh, my God. 322 00:14:18,248 --> 00:14:21,251 Bri, FYI, Dara's on her own cutting up yams. 323 00:14:21,338 --> 00:14:23,340 These two are messing around with slaws. They got electric machines. 324 00:14:23,384 --> 00:14:25,777 - Get somebody else on there now cutting that. - Yes. 325 00:14:25,821 --> 00:14:28,955 When you're standing down here needing help, you need to say something. 326 00:14:28,998 --> 00:14:31,740 Bri, if I was running this team, I'd get supported here first. 327 00:14:31,783 --> 00:14:33,046 - Open up. - Yes, Chef. 328 00:14:33,089 --> 00:14:35,178 Hey, young man. Look at me. 329 00:14:35,222 --> 00:14:37,441 If you're not gonna start prioritizing 330 00:14:37,485 --> 00:14:39,139 and getting the most important jobs done first-- 331 00:14:39,182 --> 00:14:42,403 you have a checklist. Yams first. 332 00:14:42,446 --> 00:14:45,972 Bri, I need you to divide and conquer, but prioritize. 333 00:14:46,015 --> 00:14:47,756 - This poor girl's on her own. - Yes. 334 00:14:47,799 --> 00:14:49,105 - Support her, okay? Don't sink her. - Got it. 335 00:14:49,149 --> 00:14:52,239 Thank you. There is so much pressure on me. 336 00:14:52,282 --> 00:14:54,806 I've already been in the bottom three twice. 337 00:14:54,850 --> 00:14:56,808 I really want to crush this. 338 00:14:56,852 --> 00:14:58,375 - How long on the corn? - The corn's a couple minutes away, 339 00:14:58,375 --> 00:15:00,987 - that's it. - Perfect. 340 00:15:01,030 --> 00:15:03,380 We're creeping up on 10 minutes for the judges' dish. 341 00:15:03,424 --> 00:15:04,773 Y'all hear that? 10 minutes. 342 00:15:04,816 --> 00:15:06,818 - Yes, yes. - Shelly? 343 00:15:06,862 --> 00:15:08,342 - Yes, Chef? - Talk to us about your dish. 344 00:15:08,385 --> 00:15:11,388 We're gonna be doing a New York strip steak, 345 00:15:11,388 --> 00:15:13,347 and we have a garlic herb compound butter. 346 00:15:13,390 --> 00:15:16,045 On top, we're gonna have bacon and Brussels sprouts, 347 00:15:16,045 --> 00:15:17,394 an apple cider vinaigrette, an apple slaw, 348 00:15:17,394 --> 00:15:19,788 along with some barbecue baked beans. 349 00:15:19,831 --> 00:15:22,051 Right now, we got Brandi and Emily working on Brussels sprouts. 350 00:15:22,051 --> 00:15:23,009 Me and Amanda, we're gonna be doing the slaw. 351 00:15:23,096 --> 00:15:24,967 We got Shanika and Christian, 352 00:15:25,011 --> 00:15:26,360 they're working on the compound butter and the steaks, 353 00:15:26,403 --> 00:15:29,015 and then we got Big Willie over here doing his beans. 354 00:15:29,058 --> 00:15:32,192 As we go into actually the cook part, Christian will be on the grill. 355 00:15:32,235 --> 00:15:35,412 Cool, so make sure that you've got a portion ready to rock in five minutes, right? 356 00:15:35,456 --> 00:15:38,024 - Yes, Chef. Okay. - All right? 357 00:15:38,067 --> 00:15:41,418 - Are you scared of using the mandoline? - Yes. I'm gonna cut myself. 358 00:15:41,462 --> 00:15:43,551 Just don't be afraid of it, you know what I mean? 359 00:15:43,638 --> 00:15:45,901 It's not gonna hurt you. There's no way you can get cut on this now. 360 00:15:45,945 --> 00:15:48,034 - Okay? - Thank you, Chef. 361 00:15:48,077 --> 00:15:50,775 You got that season ready to go for that, and then-- 362 00:15:50,819 --> 00:15:53,039 I'll work on the vinaigrette after I get the judges' plate. Yes. 363 00:15:53,082 --> 00:15:55,998 All right, guys, let's think about getting the steak on. 364 00:15:59,132 --> 00:16:01,438 - What do you think? - I think this way, so that it's, like, laying on it. 365 00:16:01,482 --> 00:16:03,832 Yeah, yeah. Thank you so much. 366 00:16:03,875 --> 00:16:05,921 - Everyone good? Cool. - Yeah, yeah. 367 00:16:06,008 --> 00:16:09,055 Right, young lady, describe the dish, please. 368 00:16:09,098 --> 00:16:12,449 We have a grilled rib-eye with a honey bourbon barbecue sauce, 369 00:16:12,449 --> 00:16:15,800 a coleslaw, yams, and then some chipotle grilled corn. 370 00:16:15,844 --> 00:16:17,237 Great sear on that steak. 371 00:16:17,237 --> 00:16:20,022 - That's a cowboy sear. - Thank you. 372 00:16:20,066 --> 00:16:21,458 - So you wanted a medium rare? - We did. 373 00:16:21,458 --> 00:16:23,243 Yeah. You're there. 374 00:16:28,248 --> 00:16:30,424 - Steak's beautiful. Rustic, charming. - Okay. 375 00:16:30,467 --> 00:16:32,252 There's a lot of great flavor in the sauce, I like it. 376 00:16:32,295 --> 00:16:34,602 I want that spicier than sweeter, 377 00:16:34,689 --> 00:16:36,560 just 'cause you've got a lot of sweetness coming from the yams. 378 00:16:36,604 --> 00:16:38,258 Here's the issue-- I got no cabbage in that slaw. 379 00:16:38,258 --> 00:16:40,956 - I got a massive clump of apple. - Oh. 380 00:16:41,043 --> 00:16:43,263 It needs two thirds cabbage, one third apple and carrot. 381 00:16:43,306 --> 00:16:45,830 - Heard. - I need another 101 plates like this. 382 00:16:45,874 --> 00:16:47,963 - Really good effort. - Perfect, thank you so much. 383 00:16:48,050 --> 00:16:51,358 Okay, everybody, can we gather in the middle real quick? 384 00:16:51,401 --> 00:16:54,143 Steaks are great. He said sear is awesome. 385 00:16:54,143 --> 00:16:56,145 Just keep doing what you're doing there. 386 00:16:56,189 --> 00:16:57,320 I heard, "Great sear on the steak," 387 00:16:57,407 --> 00:16:59,931 and I didn't listen to anything else. 388 00:16:59,975 --> 00:17:02,369 'Cause everything else is Bri's problem. 389 00:17:02,412 --> 00:17:06,416 The slaw, it was a little too much apple. That's my fault. I told you to put more. 390 00:17:06,503 --> 00:17:09,158 The corn was great. Really no feedback on the corn. 391 00:17:09,202 --> 00:17:11,421 - It was good. Yeah. - yeah. All right, let's get it. 392 00:17:11,508 --> 00:17:13,945 - I got a steak done. - Make sure you check the temp. 393 00:17:13,945 --> 00:17:16,513 - It's up. It's ready. Let's go. - Check the temp, Christian, please. 394 00:17:16,513 --> 00:17:18,863 That's a disrespect, to be poking meat. 395 00:17:18,907 --> 00:17:20,604 But check it. It's right. It's there. 396 00:17:20,648 --> 00:17:22,171 Shelly wants me to poke the steaks 397 00:17:22,215 --> 00:17:23,912 to make sure that I have the right temperature. 398 00:17:23,955 --> 00:17:27,394 Come on, now. I've cooked hundreds and hundreds of steaks. 399 00:17:27,394 --> 00:17:29,222 I'm asking you 'cause you're gonna be manager, 400 00:17:29,309 --> 00:17:30,875 - so if it's possible you could-- - Come on, let's go. 401 00:17:30,919 --> 00:17:32,834 Out the gate, we start out strong, 402 00:17:32,834 --> 00:17:34,357 but Christian's gonna have to calm it down just a touch, 403 00:17:34,444 --> 00:17:36,881 because how he's speaking is disrespectful. 404 00:17:36,925 --> 00:17:38,318 You think you're helping, but you're not. 405 00:17:38,361 --> 00:17:41,234 You ready? You ready, Shelly? 406 00:17:41,277 --> 00:17:44,150 - Ready now? Now? - Christian! Yes. 407 00:17:56,336 --> 00:17:58,251 I got a steak up. It's up. It's ready. Let's go. 408 00:17:58,251 --> 00:18:00,122 Check the temp, Christian. 409 00:18:00,122 --> 00:18:01,645 That's a disrespect, to be poking meat. 410 00:18:01,689 --> 00:18:03,169 - But check it. It's right. It's there. - Please? 411 00:18:03,212 --> 00:18:06,128 Come on, come on. Grab your thermometer. Let's go. 412 00:18:06,172 --> 00:18:07,042 I've cooked a million steaks. 413 00:18:07,086 --> 00:18:08,696 What's the temp you going for? 414 00:18:08,696 --> 00:18:10,611 - We going 120. - Medium rare, yeah. 415 00:18:10,698 --> 00:18:12,047 - Is it there? - 125, yeah. 416 00:18:12,091 --> 00:18:14,180 Let's go, come on. Work with me. 417 00:18:14,223 --> 00:18:16,138 Christian's voice is starting to go up and rise, 418 00:18:16,182 --> 00:18:17,705 and I know that's just coming from a place of passion. 419 00:18:17,705 --> 00:18:19,272 I picked the exact team that I had 420 00:18:19,315 --> 00:18:21,056 in the last challenge that I won. 421 00:18:21,143 --> 00:18:22,710 But they also have very strong personalities, 422 00:18:22,710 --> 00:18:24,712 and it's like my job right now as team captain 423 00:18:24,712 --> 00:18:27,367 just to tone it down a touch to make sure we stay on track. 424 00:18:27,410 --> 00:18:30,065 I respect you, just ease up with the swag, baby. 425 00:18:31,719 --> 00:18:34,374 I feel that Shelly will succeed in this team challenge. 426 00:18:34,417 --> 00:18:37,246 She just has to listen and be open to other people's opinion. 427 00:18:37,290 --> 00:18:39,161 All right, come on, y'all. Let's get it. 428 00:18:39,205 --> 00:18:41,555 - Right, describe the dish, please. - Hello, Chefs. 429 00:18:41,598 --> 00:18:44,514 We have a bone-in New York strip 430 00:18:44,558 --> 00:18:46,734 with a garlic herb compound butter 431 00:18:46,821 --> 00:18:49,215 with a barbecue baked beans, Brussels sprouts and bacon, 432 00:18:49,258 --> 00:18:51,521 and we have Napa slaw with carrots and apples. 433 00:18:51,521 --> 00:18:54,655 - Visually, there should be a crust on this. - 100%. 434 00:18:54,742 --> 00:18:56,439 - There should be a sear. - Yeah, this is not acceptable. 435 00:18:56,526 --> 00:18:58,746 It's like it's been cooked in an air fryer. 436 00:18:58,789 --> 00:19:01,488 These are cowboys and cowgirls. It needs to be a sear. 437 00:19:01,531 --> 00:19:03,533 Just turn around and look at those grills for me. 438 00:19:03,620 --> 00:19:05,448 Those grills are tailor-made for this challenge. 439 00:19:11,585 --> 00:19:14,196 Okay, let's get one thing clear. Steak needs a crust. 440 00:19:14,240 --> 00:19:16,459 Beans, delicious, but elevate that slaw. 441 00:19:16,546 --> 00:19:18,548 Give it some spice and acidity there. 442 00:19:18,548 --> 00:19:20,681 I don't see the compound butter. 443 00:19:20,768 --> 00:19:22,552 I would want something much more punchier, 444 00:19:22,639 --> 00:19:24,250 much more flavorful. For me, it's very neutral. 445 00:19:24,337 --> 00:19:25,555 Yeah, kind of wake it up a little bit. 446 00:19:25,599 --> 00:19:27,557 Sure. What we need now is a structure. 447 00:19:27,557 --> 00:19:29,429 You take this back to your team 448 00:19:29,472 --> 00:19:30,560 and you start dividing and conquering. 449 00:19:30,604 --> 00:19:32,258 It needs minimum of two on those grills. 450 00:19:32,345 --> 00:19:34,434 - Absolutely. - Get it together, please. 451 00:19:34,477 --> 00:19:36,566 And look at me, this challenge for you is redemption. 452 00:19:36,566 --> 00:19:38,568 And that is nowhere near your standards. 453 00:19:38,655 --> 00:19:40,875 I want the Shelly back. Tell it to your team now. 454 00:19:40,918 --> 00:19:42,529 - Let's go. Let's go. - Thank you guys for your feedback. 455 00:19:42,572 --> 00:19:45,488 I was in the bottom three in our last challenge, 456 00:19:45,532 --> 00:19:47,882 so I need to win and knock it out the park 457 00:19:47,925 --> 00:19:50,885 because if we don't win, someone on the team has to go home. 458 00:19:50,928 --> 00:19:54,105 Okay, guys, so, in terms of the steak, we gotta get a char. 459 00:19:54,149 --> 00:19:55,585 Thing is, they want a little sear. They want a little texture. 460 00:19:55,629 --> 00:19:57,674 With the beans, they think it's a great balance. 461 00:19:57,674 --> 00:19:59,241 They just want us to kind of balance out this slaw 462 00:19:59,241 --> 00:20:00,155 with a little bit of jalapeño, 'cause the heat-- 463 00:20:00,155 --> 00:20:01,809 they want more bolder flavors. 464 00:20:01,809 --> 00:20:03,680 Compound butter, kind of like, they didn't love, so... 465 00:20:03,680 --> 00:20:06,248 Put a little mint and rosemary. Just a little bit. 466 00:20:06,292 --> 00:20:09,033 - Not too much, just a little bit. - Some paprika in there, too. 467 00:20:09,120 --> 00:20:11,384 We're running with this compound butter, but we need some bold flavors, 468 00:20:11,427 --> 00:20:13,124 'cause right now this is not a bold plate. 469 00:20:13,168 --> 00:20:14,735 I want to redeem myself. 470 00:20:14,822 --> 00:20:16,171 There's a few tweaks that need to be made, 471 00:20:16,215 --> 00:20:17,651 but we're gonna get it together 472 00:20:17,694 --> 00:20:19,218 and do what we need to do to win. 473 00:20:19,261 --> 00:20:23,134 Guys, over 100 hungry cowboys 474 00:20:23,178 --> 00:20:24,832 and cowgirls are on their way. 475 00:20:24,832 --> 00:20:27,269 You've only got 15 minutes until service. 476 00:20:27,269 --> 00:20:29,706 You think grilling steaks sounds easy. 477 00:20:29,706 --> 00:20:33,144 But if you have to cook 100 steaks all at the same time, it is not easy. 478 00:20:33,188 --> 00:20:36,147 The essence behind this challenge is taking all their steaks to rare 479 00:20:36,147 --> 00:20:39,716 and then throwing them back on the grill to finish to medium rare. 480 00:20:39,716 --> 00:20:42,197 And then you will get a great sear the second time around. 481 00:20:42,284 --> 00:20:43,633 If that doesn't take place, 482 00:20:43,677 --> 00:20:45,635 both teams are gonna fail miserably. 483 00:20:45,722 --> 00:20:47,637 Am I gonna place Brussels sprouts? 484 00:20:47,724 --> 00:20:49,639 - Like, who's placing what here? - Steak is last. 485 00:20:49,683 --> 00:20:52,425 I know, who's doing what? Who is doing what? 486 00:20:52,512 --> 00:20:54,514 Emily, take it down a notch. She's trying to explain to you. 487 00:20:54,557 --> 00:20:56,733 I know, I just asked her the same question, 488 00:20:56,777 --> 00:20:59,562 and she gave me not the answer I'm looking for, so who is plating what? 489 00:20:59,606 --> 00:21:01,956 I gotta say, I'm looking at the blue team right now. It looks like chaos. 490 00:21:01,956 --> 00:21:05,046 I don't think there's any organization, and it's not looking good. 491 00:21:05,089 --> 00:21:07,962 - I don't know why you're mean about everything. - Who's doing the butter, then? 492 00:21:08,005 --> 00:21:09,659 - Who's finishing the butter? - Take a breath, okay? 493 00:21:09,659 --> 00:21:11,661 Red team seem to be a lot more organized. 494 00:21:11,705 --> 00:21:13,228 Okay, I'm gonna start searing that. 495 00:21:13,315 --> 00:21:15,230 Bri has really turned it around. 496 00:21:15,317 --> 00:21:17,406 There's three manning the grills. 497 00:21:17,450 --> 00:21:19,539 Gabe's on the corn, Michael and Derrick are on the steaks. 498 00:21:19,582 --> 00:21:21,236 And so far it's looking a well-organized unit. 499 00:21:21,323 --> 00:21:24,761 - Beautiful, look at that. - Christian? 500 00:21:24,805 --> 00:21:27,198 - Yes, Chef. - Where's your help? 501 00:21:27,198 --> 00:21:29,679 - Willie, Willie? - I'm gonna tell you now, we need a rhythm. 502 00:21:29,766 --> 00:21:31,855 - He can't be on his own, okay? - These are not seasoned. 503 00:21:31,899 --> 00:21:34,684 - I'm about to season them. - This guy can't run around on his own 504 00:21:34,684 --> 00:21:38,340 - like a blue-ass fly. Let's go. - Yes, Chef. 505 00:21:38,340 --> 00:21:41,561 I am not gonna be cooking 101 steaks by myself. 506 00:21:41,561 --> 00:21:44,215 Willie's from Texas. All they do is barbecue, right? 507 00:21:44,259 --> 00:21:45,304 So he's in his element. 508 00:21:47,871 --> 00:21:49,612 Let's go. Please, let's go, let's go. Are the ovens on? 509 00:21:49,656 --> 00:21:51,266 - Are they? Yes. - Are the ovens on? 510 00:21:51,353 --> 00:21:54,051 - Yeah, those are almost done, Chef. - Yes. 511 00:21:55,488 --> 00:21:57,359 Red team, two seconds, come here. 512 00:21:57,403 --> 00:21:59,622 Visually, what's wrong with them? 513 00:21:59,709 --> 00:22:02,669 - Not seasoned. - You don't season at the end. 514 00:22:02,712 --> 00:22:05,585 - Yes, Chef. Yes, Chef. - You start with some love at the beginning. 515 00:22:05,585 --> 00:22:07,238 It's harder to season it once they're cooked, 516 00:22:07,282 --> 00:22:10,590 You gotta spot this. Bri, get them seasoned now. 517 00:22:10,590 --> 00:22:12,287 - Let's go, guys. - That was my fault. 518 00:22:12,331 --> 00:22:13,941 - It's fine. - As team captain, 519 00:22:13,941 --> 00:22:18,249 it's my job to know each component in and out. 520 00:22:18,249 --> 00:22:22,297 I need to stay on top of everything and keep it under control. 521 00:22:22,384 --> 00:22:24,604 Let's have you finish the slaw, 522 00:22:24,604 --> 00:22:27,520 - so there's just one person on slaw. - Okay. 523 00:22:27,607 --> 00:22:30,131 The beans, we need them sweeter. 524 00:22:30,174 --> 00:22:31,872 Make it taste like barbecue sauce. Barbecue baked beans. 525 00:22:31,959 --> 00:22:34,135 Willie, you about to go to the front? 526 00:22:34,178 --> 00:22:35,310 - Do you want her to finish it off? - Let her finish it. 527 00:22:35,397 --> 00:22:37,834 I think Shelly is making a mistake. 528 00:22:37,878 --> 00:22:39,836 You don't want to make the beans too sweet, 529 00:22:39,880 --> 00:22:44,406 but she has Brandi go and add some stuff to it. 530 00:22:44,450 --> 00:22:46,408 Careful, careful, careful, careful, careful. 531 00:22:46,408 --> 00:22:49,411 - Taste. Taste, taste. - I did. I just did this one. 532 00:22:49,411 --> 00:22:50,543 I didn't see you taste that one, 533 00:22:50,586 --> 00:22:51,979 you're just dumping sugar in there. 534 00:22:51,979 --> 00:22:54,111 - No, I finished this-- - Look, don't argue. 535 00:22:54,155 --> 00:22:55,852 - Just listen to what I'm saying. - Okay. Yes, Chef. 536 00:22:55,852 --> 00:22:57,985 Taste before you dump a kilo of sugar in, anyway, yes? 537 00:22:57,985 --> 00:23:01,075 - Yes. - Shelly said, "You make these beans sweeter." 538 00:23:01,075 --> 00:23:03,556 But of course I'm not going to argue with Chef Gordon, 539 00:23:03,599 --> 00:23:04,992 so I just say, "Yes, Chef." 540 00:23:05,035 --> 00:23:06,559 I gotta taste it, yep. 541 00:23:10,171 --> 00:23:13,566 Whoo! 542 00:23:13,609 --> 00:23:15,785 I gotta step out and grab water, bud. 543 00:23:15,829 --> 00:23:17,918 - I'm worried about Gabe. - Hot? 544 00:23:17,961 --> 00:23:20,311 You okay? Talk to me. If you're not okay, sit down. 545 00:23:20,355 --> 00:23:22,836 These grills are so hot, and when you know 546 00:23:22,879 --> 00:23:25,229 you have 45 seconds to step away, step away. 547 00:23:26,840 --> 00:23:28,798 - Gabe, what's wrong? - Overheating, Chef. 548 00:23:28,798 --> 00:23:31,235 - You okay? - I got too hot. 549 00:23:31,322 --> 00:23:33,499 - Yeah? Drink lots of water, just swap out, yeah? - Yes, Chef. 550 00:23:33,542 --> 00:23:36,589 - Gabe's gonna go cool down. 551 00:23:36,676 --> 00:23:38,852 For now, we gotta get somebody else on that corn immediately. 552 00:23:38,895 --> 00:23:41,463 - Who's on the corn now? - Bowen's coming up there. 553 00:23:41,507 --> 00:23:44,205 Now, let's go. Bowen, season that corn. 554 00:23:44,248 --> 00:23:48,470 - Okay, I'm seasoning the corn. - Brush and season the corn on the grill. 555 00:23:48,514 --> 00:23:52,039 So you bring this over here and you put it on and season on the grill. 556 00:23:52,039 --> 00:23:53,649 - Okay, sure, Chef. - , wow. 557 00:23:59,481 --> 00:24:00,830 - Brandi? - Yes, Chef. 558 00:24:00,874 --> 00:24:02,615 Just taste those beans. They're way too sweet. 559 00:24:02,615 --> 00:24:04,051 Touch of salt in there. 560 00:24:04,051 --> 00:24:07,620 I told y'all, the beans were fine. 561 00:24:07,707 --> 00:24:10,057 I'll take the hit for it. It was my call. 562 00:24:10,144 --> 00:24:11,972 I can't win right now. I'm trying to listen to Gordon. 563 00:24:12,059 --> 00:24:14,061 I'm trying to listen to my captain. 564 00:24:14,061 --> 00:24:15,584 They're telling me two different things. 565 00:24:15,628 --> 00:24:18,021 I don't know who to listen to right now. 566 00:24:18,065 --> 00:24:21,764 - We all tasted it. It was fine, cool? - Not really. 567 00:24:29,772 --> 00:24:31,818 Uh-oh, look. There's some cowboys coming. 568 00:24:31,861 --> 00:24:33,733 - Here we go. - Our guests have arrived. 569 00:24:33,776 --> 00:24:36,039 We are now two minutes away from service. 570 00:24:36,083 --> 00:24:40,217 Oh, snap, guys. The cowboys are coming in. Let's keep it moving! 571 00:24:42,524 --> 00:24:44,570 - Bowen! - Yes, Chef? 572 00:24:44,613 --> 00:24:46,746 - Just focus. Now. - Okay, Chef. 573 00:24:46,789 --> 00:24:48,965 We have enough to go with our first service, correct? 574 00:24:48,965 --> 00:24:51,838 Right, yes, but we will not have enough after the first few tables. 575 00:24:51,881 --> 00:24:53,970 Shelly, tell everyone standing static, "Come on!" 576 00:24:54,014 --> 00:24:56,103 Gotcha. Emily, go to-- stop. Emily, head to the front. 577 00:24:56,103 --> 00:24:58,018 Yeah, but nobody's taking this over when I'm done. 578 00:24:58,105 --> 00:25:00,107 - We're going to, sweetie. Trust your team, baby. - Okay. 579 00:25:00,107 --> 00:25:02,892 Where's our structure? We're one minute away. 580 00:25:02,979 --> 00:25:05,199 Emily, I need you to trust me. I need you to put it all together. 581 00:25:05,242 --> 00:25:07,636 This is your first six going out. Let's do it, let's do it. 582 00:25:07,680 --> 00:25:08,507 All right, guys, here we go. I need steaks. 583 00:25:08,550 --> 00:25:10,813 Steaks up! Welcome. 584 00:25:10,857 --> 00:25:13,990 - Hello! There you go. Thank you so much. - Enjoy. 585 00:25:14,034 --> 00:25:16,427 Listen to me really quickly. You guys are going to work together. 586 00:25:16,471 --> 00:25:17,516 You need to check your tone and do it. 587 00:25:17,559 --> 00:25:20,083 - Hey, guys. - How are ya? 588 00:25:20,127 --> 00:25:22,608 Christian, I need those steaks on the grill. 589 00:25:22,651 --> 00:25:24,610 I shouted two minutes. Where is the steaks? 590 00:25:24,653 --> 00:25:26,046 - Come on, guys. - Yes, Chef. 591 00:25:26,133 --> 00:25:28,091 - We need six. - We need six steaks, guys. 592 00:25:28,135 --> 00:25:31,007 - I'm about to take off-- - Just look at me. Look. Stop. 593 00:25:31,007 --> 00:25:32,792 The girls are standing there, already waiting. 594 00:25:32,792 --> 00:25:35,403 So just give me six steaks, followed by six more steaks. 595 00:25:35,490 --> 00:25:37,927 - Yes, Chef. - Come on, guys. 596 00:25:38,014 --> 00:25:40,147 We're starting out rough, but I gotta make sure 597 00:25:40,147 --> 00:25:41,844 that I get these steaks cooked, 598 00:25:41,931 --> 00:25:43,933 because I don't want to serve raw steak, 599 00:25:43,977 --> 00:25:45,935 especially for these cowboys and cowgirls. 600 00:25:45,935 --> 00:25:47,807 - Are they done? - Six. 601 00:25:47,850 --> 00:25:49,591 - Thank you, sir. - He already has his six. 602 00:25:49,635 --> 00:25:52,855 There you are, sir. Enjoy. 603 00:25:52,942 --> 00:25:56,163 - Six more steaks, please. - Here we go. 604 00:25:56,206 --> 00:25:58,078 Ice cold. Just touch that there. 605 00:25:58,165 --> 00:25:59,949 She just served you stone cold corn. 606 00:25:59,993 --> 00:26:02,952 - Bowen, come here. - Yes, Chef. 607 00:26:02,952 --> 00:26:04,954 How is that even possible to have ice-cold corn 608 00:26:04,998 --> 00:26:07,783 when we have these 1,200 degree grills? 609 00:26:07,827 --> 00:26:10,046 Bowen seems completely flustered, 610 00:26:10,090 --> 00:26:13,049 and all you have to do is cook corn. 611 00:26:13,093 --> 00:26:16,052 He owns his own restaurant. I'm very confused right now. 612 00:26:16,096 --> 00:26:20,796 Touch them. Ice cold. I'd like hot grilled corn now. 613 00:26:23,407 --> 00:26:24,539 Bowen, move, let's go. 614 00:26:35,550 --> 00:26:39,554 I'd like hot grilled corn now. 615 00:26:39,554 --> 00:26:42,644 Hot grilled corn, times six, now. 616 00:26:42,688 --> 00:26:44,820 - Okay. - Let's go, let's go, let's go. 617 00:26:44,864 --> 00:26:46,866 If Gordon is throwing food 618 00:26:46,909 --> 00:26:50,043 during a team challenge, that's not good. 619 00:26:50,086 --> 00:26:51,784 We have to correct this mistake fast. 620 00:26:51,827 --> 00:26:53,655 Please make sure it's hot. 621 00:26:53,699 --> 00:26:55,875 - Just FYI, Bri. - Yes? 622 00:26:55,918 --> 00:26:58,094 His grill is so high, there's no heat getting on there now. 623 00:26:58,094 --> 00:27:00,706 And if he had any sense, he'd put the corn on that side of Derrick. 624 00:27:00,749 --> 00:27:02,664 Bowen, if this isn't hot enough, 625 00:27:02,664 --> 00:27:03,926 you can share the grill with Derrick. 626 00:27:04,013 --> 00:27:05,449 Derrick, he gets them on there for you. 627 00:27:05,493 --> 00:27:06,581 You don't do his corn. 628 00:27:06,581 --> 00:27:08,888 Right here. Piping hot. 629 00:27:08,931 --> 00:27:10,803 - Thank you. - He needs to know his mistake. 630 00:27:10,890 --> 00:27:12,587 - This is not good enough. - Yes, absolutely. 631 00:27:12,674 --> 00:27:15,155 - Come on, Bowen. 632 00:27:15,242 --> 00:27:18,811 - Here we go. - I hope I only have to tell Bowen one time 633 00:27:18,854 --> 00:27:20,900 to make sure that that doesn't happen again. 634 00:27:20,943 --> 00:27:24,860 Because I don't want this to spark our team falling apart. 635 00:27:24,904 --> 00:27:26,688 - It's hot. - It's hot? Okay, get it up. 636 00:27:26,732 --> 00:27:28,255 There you go. 637 00:27:28,255 --> 00:27:30,257 Now it's piping hot, okay? 638 00:27:40,833 --> 00:27:42,138 - Uh-huh. - Oh, my God. 639 00:27:42,182 --> 00:27:43,879 The sweet potatoes are really good. 640 00:27:43,923 --> 00:27:47,448 Hello. How y'all doing? Any first impressions? 641 00:27:49,319 --> 00:27:51,713 - The red team. - Yeah. Oh, 100%. 642 00:27:51,713 --> 00:27:53,715 Any expert grill cooks in this table? 643 00:27:53,715 --> 00:27:55,499 You look like a grill guy. Which one has the good sear? 644 00:27:56,544 --> 00:27:58,285 The blue team's? 645 00:27:58,285 --> 00:28:00,156 That's a vote for the blue. Okay. 646 00:28:00,200 --> 00:28:02,506 Well, enjoy your dinner, folks. Thanks very much. 647 00:28:02,550 --> 00:28:04,073 Welcome, y'all. How you doing? 648 00:28:04,073 --> 00:28:05,988 So you're tasting the steaks of the red team 649 00:28:06,075 --> 00:28:08,643 and the blue team. Any first impressions? 650 00:28:11,428 --> 00:28:12,908 Ah. 651 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:20,176 - Gabe, are you okay? - Yeah, I'm back on this. 652 00:28:20,220 --> 00:28:22,962 - I'ma take coleslaw, okay? - Heard, thank you. 653 00:28:22,962 --> 00:28:24,920 Trust me, you don't want to miss the compound butter. 654 00:28:24,964 --> 00:28:26,748 Brandi, what are you doing? 655 00:28:26,792 --> 00:28:27,880 I'm back to the job I started with. 656 00:28:27,923 --> 00:28:29,969 I gotta get these Brussels cut real quick. 657 00:28:30,012 --> 00:28:32,014 They pulled me off to finish Willie's beans. 658 00:28:32,058 --> 00:28:34,234 - We're out of Brussels? - No, we're not out of them. 659 00:28:34,277 --> 00:28:37,193 - I just have to get 'em in the oven, Chef. 660 00:28:37,237 --> 00:28:40,109 I swear to God, if she cry today, I'ma die. I'ma just die if she cry. 661 00:28:40,153 --> 00:28:43,025 Every time I turn my head, 662 00:28:43,069 --> 00:28:46,115 Brandi is whining about these Brussels sprouts. 663 00:28:46,159 --> 00:28:48,117 It doesn't take anything to chop Brussels sprouts. 664 00:28:48,161 --> 00:28:50,119 , girl, whine too damn much. 665 00:28:50,163 --> 00:28:52,208 You're doing great, Brandi, okay? Take a breath. 666 00:28:52,208 --> 00:28:53,601 Can we go ahead and crank that oven up, though? 667 00:28:53,688 --> 00:28:57,126 - Hey, blue team? - Yes, Chef? 668 00:28:57,170 --> 00:29:00,086 - Who's cutting this? - I cut that, Chef. 669 00:29:00,129 --> 00:29:02,653 It looks like a horse has chewed it. Look at this. 670 00:29:02,697 --> 00:29:05,787 Come on, guys. Back to Win." 671 00:29:05,831 --> 00:29:09,008 - Come on, please. Please. - Push it out, you guys. 672 00:29:09,051 --> 00:29:10,139 Things are getting real in this kitchen right now. 673 00:29:10,139 --> 00:29:11,227 I'm trying to make sure I balance 674 00:29:11,271 --> 00:29:13,012 what the judges are looking for 675 00:29:13,012 --> 00:29:14,056 with the consistency of the sides, 676 00:29:14,143 --> 00:29:16,493 make sure food is coming out rapid-fire 677 00:29:16,537 --> 00:29:18,147 so no tables are waiting. 678 00:29:18,147 --> 00:29:20,019 I'm stressed out. 679 00:29:20,062 --> 00:29:20,933 I'm really stressed out right now. 680 00:29:20,976 --> 00:29:23,109 - It's a lot. - Fudge. 681 00:29:23,152 --> 00:29:24,153 You gotta think about more yams, guys. 682 00:29:24,153 --> 00:29:25,807 Yes, I will. I already told-- 683 00:29:25,851 --> 00:29:27,243 These are too small. You gotta fix them. 684 00:29:27,287 --> 00:29:28,723 - Okay, okay. - Dara, I need yams. 685 00:29:28,723 --> 00:29:31,726 It's coming, Chef. Right now, Chef. 686 00:29:31,770 --> 00:29:33,293 I got steaks here with no yams. 687 00:29:33,380 --> 00:29:35,817 I know, I'm sorry. 688 00:29:35,861 --> 00:29:37,166 Tell me when you're halfway through that pot. 689 00:29:37,166 --> 00:29:39,168 Dara, you should have pots already up here 690 00:29:39,212 --> 00:29:40,996 covered with foil so they're already hot. 691 00:29:41,040 --> 00:29:43,172 I'm getting them. Yes, Chef. 692 00:29:43,216 --> 00:29:46,262 We need slaw walking, please. 693 00:29:46,306 --> 00:29:48,743 - Coleslaw walking? - Coleslaw walking! 694 00:29:48,787 --> 00:29:50,179 Oh, my goodness. 695 00:29:50,179 --> 00:29:52,878 - Slaw walking, please. - Slaw. 696 00:29:52,921 --> 00:29:55,750 How do we have the steak ready and no slaw now? 697 00:29:55,837 --> 00:29:57,752 - It's coming. - Shelly, please. 698 00:29:57,752 --> 00:29:59,319 - Come on you, guys. - Coming! 699 00:29:59,406 --> 00:30:01,712 How long's it take to make a slaw, roughly? 700 00:30:01,756 --> 00:30:04,324 - Maybe two minutes? - Two minutes, you're right. 701 00:30:04,411 --> 00:30:07,066 - Slaw! - Slaw is coming. Give me one second. 702 00:30:07,109 --> 00:30:08,937 I just need to toss it and check it, make sure it's perfect. 703 00:30:08,981 --> 00:30:11,984 - Come on, guys. - Slaw walking, immediately, please. 704 00:30:12,027 --> 00:30:13,986 We're held up now by a freaking cabbage. 705 00:30:14,029 --> 00:30:15,857 Take it. I don't want it wet. 706 00:30:15,901 --> 00:30:16,858 We should not be doing this in front of our guests. 707 00:30:16,902 --> 00:30:18,991 Thank you, guys. Thank you for waiting. 708 00:30:19,078 --> 00:30:21,297 - Sorry about this. - Thank you. 709 00:30:21,341 --> 00:30:23,430 Thank you. Thank you so much. Sorry for the wait. Enjoy. 710 00:30:23,473 --> 00:30:28,304 - Do I have hot corn? - Hot corn is ready. 711 00:30:28,304 --> 00:30:30,219 - Yeah, it's hot. Pass it forward. - Thank you. 712 00:30:30,263 --> 00:30:31,699 Get ready to glaze. Let's glaze. 713 00:30:31,786 --> 00:30:33,744 Doing it, baby. Let's go. 714 00:30:33,788 --> 00:30:35,746 We're back on rhythm. 715 00:30:35,790 --> 00:30:36,573 Bowen's dropping the corn when I'm dropping steaks. 716 00:30:36,617 --> 00:30:38,880 We got our timing back. 717 00:30:38,924 --> 00:30:40,055 Michael's basting when I'm asking him to baste. 718 00:30:40,099 --> 00:30:43,232 Red team is a well-oiled machine right now. 719 00:30:43,319 --> 00:30:45,104 - You guys are crushing it. - I will finish strong. 720 00:30:45,147 --> 00:30:47,541 - Don't worry, okay? - No, you are finishing strong. 721 00:30:47,584 --> 00:30:49,238 - Everyone is. - Great sear on those steaks, by the way. 722 00:30:49,282 --> 00:30:50,936 grill, man. 723 00:30:50,979 --> 00:30:52,459 You're hungry today, I can see it. 724 00:30:52,502 --> 00:30:55,027 Shelly made a huge mistake not picking me. 725 00:30:55,114 --> 00:30:58,160 Her choice was personal, and that pissed me off. 726 00:30:58,247 --> 00:31:00,684 I'm really focused when I'm pissed off. 727 00:31:00,771 --> 00:31:02,469 I'm gonna show her today that she made the biggest mistake of her life. 728 00:31:02,469 --> 00:31:04,079 Great job, guys. 729 00:31:07,953 --> 00:31:10,346 All right, how are y'all doing? Enjoying those steaks? 730 00:31:10,390 --> 00:31:13,480 - What's wrong? - This one is completely raw. 731 00:31:13,480 --> 00:31:16,135 - Blue team, raw. Moo. - Completely, on the inside. 732 00:31:16,178 --> 00:31:18,137 Okay, you know what I'm gonna do? 733 00:31:18,137 --> 00:31:19,181 I'm gonna take it back and have 'em fix another. 734 00:31:19,268 --> 00:31:21,140 This looks great, guys. 735 00:31:21,183 --> 00:31:23,055 All right, Chef, we got a totally raw steak. 736 00:31:24,534 --> 00:31:26,058 Oh, man. 737 00:31:26,101 --> 00:31:28,147 I'm about to lose my . 738 00:31:28,147 --> 00:31:29,278 We are in the weeds, as they say in the restaurant business. 739 00:31:29,322 --> 00:31:32,281 Medium rare, Christian. Right to the very end. 740 00:31:32,325 --> 00:31:34,414 - Quality control. - Yes, Chef. 741 00:31:34,457 --> 00:31:35,850 You can't just throw food out like we don't care. 742 00:31:35,937 --> 00:31:37,765 - Yes, Chef. - Christian, please. 743 00:31:37,852 --> 00:31:39,941 I want to redeem myself, 744 00:31:39,985 --> 00:31:41,377 and I cannot have a steak come back right now. 745 00:31:41,421 --> 00:31:43,640 Christian, get it together right now. 746 00:31:44,903 --> 00:31:46,208 Come on. 747 00:31:46,252 --> 00:31:48,123 Damn. 748 00:32:03,182 --> 00:32:05,532 All right, Chef, we got a totally raw steak. 749 00:32:05,575 --> 00:32:07,012 Oh, man. 750 00:32:10,363 --> 00:32:12,060 I'm about to lose my . 751 00:32:12,104 --> 00:32:13,975 I cannot have a steak come back right now. 752 00:32:14,019 --> 00:32:15,890 - Come on. - We need another steak. 753 00:32:15,977 --> 00:32:17,326 - Got another one? - Quick, quick, quick. 754 00:32:17,370 --> 00:32:20,329 Take one of these, please. A little butter. Let's go. 755 00:32:20,373 --> 00:32:22,897 We have raw steak coming back? 756 00:32:22,984 --> 00:32:24,203 Christian is a grill master. 757 00:32:24,246 --> 00:32:25,900 Like, that guy knows how to cook some protein. 758 00:32:25,944 --> 00:32:27,858 It's not good. 759 00:32:27,902 --> 00:32:30,339 If we lose, one of us is being eliminated today. 760 00:32:30,383 --> 00:32:33,038 Medium rare, Christian. Right to the very end. 761 00:32:33,125 --> 00:32:34,474 - Every steak. - Yes, Chef. 762 00:32:34,561 --> 00:32:36,215 It was a mis-cook, 763 00:32:36,258 --> 00:32:37,912 but at the end of the day, this is on me. 764 00:32:37,912 --> 00:32:39,348 I need to focus on these steaks, 765 00:32:39,348 --> 00:32:41,220 because I'm not trying to go home. 766 00:32:41,263 --> 00:32:43,178 Let's go! 767 00:32:43,222 --> 00:32:44,875 Okay, let's see if this one's better. 768 00:32:44,919 --> 00:32:47,182 Take a cut into it, make sure you're happy. 769 00:32:49,141 --> 00:32:51,143 Very good. It will never happen again. 770 00:32:51,230 --> 00:32:53,580 All right, only a few tables left. 771 00:32:53,580 --> 00:32:55,451 Okay? Let's go. Come on, guys. 772 00:32:55,451 --> 00:32:57,584 Hello, everyone. Gimme those steaks, let's go. 773 00:32:57,627 --> 00:32:59,194 - Here you go. - Thank you, enjoy. 774 00:33:02,067 --> 00:33:03,372 - Please enjoy. - Thank you so much, enjoy. 775 00:33:03,416 --> 00:33:05,200 If you see a steak, please feel free to grab. 776 00:33:05,244 --> 00:33:10,249 - Here you go. - Enjoy. Thank you. 777 00:33:10,249 --> 00:33:12,816 - Beautiful, thank you. - Beautiful, thanks. 778 00:33:12,860 --> 00:33:14,862 - You good? 779 00:33:14,949 --> 00:33:17,038 No, I'm good. I'm pumped. 780 00:33:17,038 --> 00:33:17,952 Keep it up with that energy, Derrick. 781 00:33:17,996 --> 00:33:20,476 Let's go, red team. 782 00:33:20,520 --> 00:33:23,262 - Bowen, I need six more. - Yes. Yes, Chef. Heard. 783 00:33:30,008 --> 00:33:32,053 The yams are amazing. 784 00:33:32,097 --> 00:33:33,272 So you have two steaks tonight. 785 00:33:33,315 --> 00:33:35,926 You have the red team, they cooked a rib-eye. 786 00:33:35,926 --> 00:33:39,060 And you have the blue team that cooked a bone-in New York strip. 787 00:33:39,060 --> 00:33:41,497 How are the steaks cooked, first of all? 788 00:33:41,541 --> 00:33:44,196 - Great? - I do like the sprouts. They're good. 789 00:33:44,196 --> 00:33:45,893 So you're kinda leaning towards the blue team. 790 00:33:45,980 --> 00:33:47,764 The Brussels sprouts, yeah? 791 00:33:49,244 --> 00:33:51,029 The red team? The rib-eye? Why? 792 00:33:57,644 --> 00:33:59,341 Is Brandi still cutting sprouts? 793 00:33:59,428 --> 00:34:01,430 - Have we got enough sprouts done? - Yes, Chef. 794 00:34:01,430 --> 00:34:02,997 We're good on Brussels sprouts, Brandi. 795 00:34:03,041 --> 00:34:06,087 - We're good. - Beautiful sear. 796 00:34:06,087 --> 00:34:08,133 - Nice job on the steaks, guys. Keep it up. - Yes, Chef. 797 00:34:10,135 --> 00:34:10,831 The red team's was the best plate. 798 00:34:15,444 --> 00:34:18,230 I ended up eating, devouring, the blue team dish. 799 00:34:18,317 --> 00:34:21,015 Beans were great, the coleslaw was perfect, the steak was great. 800 00:34:21,102 --> 00:34:23,322 Last table, blue team. Come on, let's go. 801 00:34:23,322 --> 00:34:24,584 - Eight more. - Last eight, please. 802 00:34:24,671 --> 00:34:26,020 - Yes, Chef. - Yes, Chef. 803 00:34:26,107 --> 00:34:27,239 We're knocking it out up here. 804 00:34:27,282 --> 00:34:29,284 - We are. - We're doing good. 805 00:34:31,460 --> 00:34:34,246 Hello, everybody, cowboys and cowgirls. 806 00:34:34,333 --> 00:34:36,335 Voting is near. This is a very big, important decision. 807 00:34:36,378 --> 00:34:37,249 After you've finish tasting the steaks 808 00:34:37,292 --> 00:34:38,685 of the red team and the blue team, 809 00:34:38,728 --> 00:34:41,340 to vote, you will take a horseshoe 810 00:34:41,383 --> 00:34:44,473 and toss it either around the post of the red team or the blue team post. 811 00:34:44,473 --> 00:34:46,214 - Is that clear? Excellent. - Yes. 812 00:34:52,438 --> 00:34:54,701 I think that the Brussels sprouts were not quite done. 813 00:34:54,788 --> 00:34:56,224 Ooh, the Brussels sprouts are raw from the blue team. 814 00:35:00,707 --> 00:35:03,362 - Red, you like the red? - I think there's more flavor. 815 00:35:03,405 --> 00:35:06,234 - It was more tender. - All right, guys, last couple plates. 816 00:35:06,278 --> 00:35:08,628 Table walking. Eight top. 817 00:35:08,671 --> 00:35:11,152 Bo, you're gonna give me eight pieces of beautiful corn. 818 00:35:11,152 --> 00:35:12,675 - Yes. - Thank you. 819 00:35:12,719 --> 00:35:14,155 Yep, we picked the eight most beautiful. 820 00:35:14,199 --> 00:35:16,201 Run it around this way. Go! 821 00:35:16,288 --> 00:35:18,072 Whoo, look at you ride! 822 00:35:18,159 --> 00:35:19,508 - Hi! - I love y'all's outfits. 823 00:35:19,552 --> 00:35:21,293 - Yes. - Thank you very much. 824 00:35:21,380 --> 00:35:22,555 - Thank you. - You're welcome so much. 825 00:35:22,598 --> 00:35:24,209 Our last eight, let's go. 826 00:35:24,252 --> 00:35:26,036 Thanks, ladies. You look amazing. 827 00:35:26,080 --> 00:35:27,342 All right, that's it. 828 00:35:27,386 --> 00:35:29,301 Captain, good to see you. Thank you. 829 00:35:29,344 --> 00:35:31,129 Now you guys can clear down. 830 00:35:31,172 --> 00:35:33,435 Yes. 831 00:35:33,479 --> 00:35:35,307 Drink some water and clear down, please. 832 00:35:35,307 --> 00:35:36,743 - Thank you, Chef. - Yes, Chef. 833 00:35:36,743 --> 00:35:39,398 I think you guys killed it on the steaks. 834 00:35:39,441 --> 00:35:41,400 Dara crushed on the sweet potatoes. 835 00:35:41,443 --> 00:35:43,402 And Bowen, thank you for being adaptable... 836 00:35:43,445 --> 00:35:44,664 - No, that's okay. - ...and changing around. 837 00:35:44,751 --> 00:35:45,752 I'm wherever you need me. 838 00:35:47,319 --> 00:35:48,537 Okay, first and foremost, 839 00:35:48,581 --> 00:35:49,886 we know we had some bumps in the road, 840 00:35:49,930 --> 00:35:51,410 but you guys crushed it. 841 00:35:58,199 --> 00:36:00,070 I wasn't a big fan of the butter. 842 00:36:00,114 --> 00:36:01,115 The beans are pretty good though, 843 00:36:01,202 --> 00:36:03,944 and the slaw was pretty good. 844 00:36:07,165 --> 00:36:10,690 - Mm-hmm. 845 00:36:10,733 --> 00:36:13,127 I feel so good about what my team did, 846 00:36:13,214 --> 00:36:14,389 but I don't want to speak too soon 847 00:36:14,433 --> 00:36:16,217 because it comes down to the vote 848 00:36:16,261 --> 00:36:18,393 of the cowboys and cowgirls. 849 00:36:18,437 --> 00:36:21,309 I'm tapped. It wasn't completely perfect. 850 00:36:21,353 --> 00:36:23,181 We had one steak come back. Super disappointed about that. 851 00:36:23,224 --> 00:36:25,444 Then it was a few inconsistencies. 852 00:36:25,487 --> 00:36:26,488 But here's hoping that these cowboys 853 00:36:26,575 --> 00:36:28,447 and cowgirls voted for us. 854 00:36:28,490 --> 00:36:29,926 If we don't win today, that would suck. 855 00:36:29,926 --> 00:36:32,277 I would hate to go home. 856 00:36:32,320 --> 00:36:35,976 Shelly not picking me for her team, that was personal. 857 00:36:36,019 --> 00:36:39,240 She made me look like an idiot and I just served it back to her. 858 00:36:39,240 --> 00:36:42,200 Shelly will see it when Gordon tallies up. They'll see. 859 00:36:57,693 --> 00:37:00,174 Please give a huge warm welcome 860 00:37:00,261 --> 00:37:02,611 for the red team and the blue team. 861 00:37:02,655 --> 00:37:05,223 Okay, Norco. 862 00:37:05,266 --> 00:37:07,312 - Thank you. - Here we go. 863 00:37:07,399 --> 00:37:09,488 Whoo! 864 00:37:09,531 --> 00:37:12,708 Now, ladies and gentlemen, one of these teams 865 00:37:12,752 --> 00:37:15,276 will be crowned the winners from today's challenge 866 00:37:15,320 --> 00:37:18,323 and will be safe from elimination. 867 00:37:18,366 --> 00:37:21,630 Sadly, one person from the losing team 868 00:37:21,630 --> 00:37:25,504 will be leaving Back to Win." 869 00:37:25,547 --> 00:37:27,810 Now, it's time for the moment of truth. 870 00:37:29,856 --> 00:37:31,988 Open the gates! 871 00:37:37,255 --> 00:37:40,214 The winning team... 872 00:37:40,214 --> 00:37:42,260 is... 873 00:37:44,566 --> 00:37:46,089 The red team! 874 00:37:48,266 --> 00:37:51,530 - Oh, my gosh! - Come on! 875 00:37:57,884 --> 00:38:00,278 That's right. Good job, guys. 876 00:38:00,321 --> 00:38:02,323 The red team won! 877 00:38:02,367 --> 00:38:04,238 After being in the bottom three twice, 878 00:38:04,325 --> 00:38:07,328 I'm so glad that I was able to use my voice, 879 00:38:07,372 --> 00:38:09,330 redeem myself, and show that I know 880 00:38:09,374 --> 00:38:11,289 how to lead a team to victory. 881 00:38:11,332 --> 00:38:13,334 Well done, red team. 882 00:38:13,334 --> 00:38:15,902 Derrick, you absolutely manned those grills. 883 00:38:15,945 --> 00:38:18,470 - Congratulations. How do you feel? - I feel good. 884 00:38:18,557 --> 00:38:21,603 We've all had an opportunity to watch each other's seasons. 885 00:38:21,647 --> 00:38:23,475 If you didn't watch and know that I can man a grill 886 00:38:23,562 --> 00:38:26,826 and cook 101 steaks, then you missed out. 887 00:38:26,869 --> 00:38:30,569 I think everyone in the kitchen now knows that I am a force. 888 00:38:30,612 --> 00:38:33,615 And if I'm on your team, it's good. 889 00:38:33,702 --> 00:38:35,922 Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much 890 00:38:35,965 --> 00:38:37,967 for giving us the opportunity to cook for you. 891 00:38:38,054 --> 00:38:39,055 Happy trails to you all. 892 00:38:41,580 --> 00:38:43,799 - Thanks. - Hey, we were outcooked today, 893 00:38:43,843 --> 00:38:45,801 but all-in-all, I'm proud of myself as a leader. 894 00:38:45,845 --> 00:38:47,934 I trusted my team so whole-heartedly, 895 00:38:47,934 --> 00:38:50,806 and I felt like I didn't need to micromanage them. 896 00:38:50,850 --> 00:38:52,112 I don't know if I'm gonna get dinged for that or not. 897 00:38:54,549 --> 00:38:56,856 Blue team were all over the place. 898 00:38:56,899 --> 00:38:59,772 I wish you had eyes on the red team, 'cause it was structured. 899 00:38:59,815 --> 00:39:04,429 Now, somebody is going home from the blue team. 900 00:39:04,472 --> 00:39:08,607 Right now, we need a very important few minutes. 901 00:39:08,650 --> 00:39:10,348 Excuse us. 902 00:39:18,965 --> 00:39:20,314 - Yeah, me, too. - This is tough. 903 00:39:20,358 --> 00:39:22,969 So let's break down that dish. 904 00:39:22,969 --> 00:39:24,753 The biggest complaint was the whole concept of the dish. 905 00:39:24,753 --> 00:39:27,060 - The concept. - Yeah. 906 00:39:27,060 --> 00:39:28,888 I mean, look, the compound butter was a decision. 907 00:39:28,975 --> 00:39:30,977 They all approved it, but it didn't work. 908 00:39:31,020 --> 00:39:32,761 It was a risk. We wanted to give them something different. 909 00:39:32,761 --> 00:39:35,895 At the end of the day, the red team had a better dish, 910 00:39:35,938 --> 00:39:39,420 but I believe that our captain should take responsibility 911 00:39:39,464 --> 00:39:41,291 for the dish that we put out. 912 00:39:41,335 --> 00:39:43,424 For Shelly as the captain, there was no voice there. 913 00:39:43,468 --> 00:39:46,645 - No. - Brandi was, uh, all over the place. 914 00:39:46,688 --> 00:39:48,995 Nonexistent. Should've been front and center on the grill. 915 00:39:48,995 --> 00:39:50,649 I think that's your first pick. 916 00:39:50,692 --> 00:39:51,780 It's implicit that you're gonna take 917 00:39:51,824 --> 00:39:53,303 a responsible role on your team, 918 00:39:53,347 --> 00:39:54,696 and she really didn't do it. 919 00:39:54,740 --> 00:39:57,482 They're just getting ready to send me home. 920 00:40:00,659 --> 00:40:02,704 Amanda was the one on the slaw. 921 00:40:02,791 --> 00:40:06,839 And how about the chunks of grated carrot? 922 00:40:06,882 --> 00:40:07,840 - Are we agreed? - Yep. 923 00:40:07,883 --> 00:40:09,494 Yeah? 924 00:40:15,500 --> 00:40:18,894 Blue team, we've talked it out at length, 925 00:40:18,894 --> 00:40:21,854 and we've decided that the person going home tonight 926 00:40:21,897 --> 00:40:24,378 based on their performance is... 927 00:40:29,165 --> 00:40:31,429 Shelly. 928 00:40:36,042 --> 00:40:40,916 Shelly, we asked for redemption. The captaincy wasn't present. 929 00:40:40,916 --> 00:40:44,485 Leadership starts from the top. You have to have accountability. 930 00:40:44,529 --> 00:40:47,009 That's how it works in our business. 931 00:40:47,053 --> 00:40:48,489 It was a difficult challenge, and I think you weren't able 932 00:40:48,533 --> 00:40:51,492 to strategize on choosing the right dish, 933 00:40:51,492 --> 00:40:53,973 and then you didn't assemble and execute the team when you needed to. 934 00:40:54,060 --> 00:40:58,717 Please say goodbye to your team and hand me your apron. 935 00:40:58,760 --> 00:41:00,936 - Back to Win" journey is over. 936 00:41:00,980 --> 00:41:03,373 - So proud of y'all. - And the reason why I'm going home today 937 00:41:03,417 --> 00:41:04,853 is 'cause I didn't prevail as a leader. 938 00:41:04,853 --> 00:41:06,638 Thank y'all so much. It was a pleasure 939 00:41:06,725 --> 00:41:08,074 working with each and every one of y'all. 940 00:41:08,074 --> 00:41:10,598 Thank y'all. Y'all crushed this competition. 941 00:41:10,642 --> 00:41:12,948 Thank y'all, judges, so much. Appreciate it. 942 00:41:12,992 --> 00:41:15,385 I'm walking off into the sunset a little bittersweet, 943 00:41:15,429 --> 00:41:18,345 but blessed with this amazing opportunity. 944 00:41:19,868 --> 00:41:22,741 Everyone doesn't get a second chance, 945 00:41:22,784 --> 00:41:24,438 and I think this has opened up another door. 946 00:41:24,482 --> 00:41:26,005 I don't know what it is, 947 00:41:26,092 --> 00:41:28,616 but I'm excited to see what it's gonna be. 948 00:41:28,660 --> 00:41:31,880 Next time, it's a mystery box challenge 949 00:41:31,880 --> 00:41:34,970 curated by a MasterChef superstar. 950 00:41:35,014 --> 00:41:37,930 - Christine Ha! - And she's bringing big stakes. 951 00:41:37,973 --> 00:41:39,758 To make a Vietnamese dish, 952 00:41:39,758 --> 00:41:41,716 you must use all of those ingredients. 953 00:41:41,760 --> 00:41:43,936 - Holy hell! - Someone's gonna win immunity 954 00:41:43,979 --> 00:41:44,937 and someone's gonna be eliminated. 955 00:41:44,980 --> 00:41:46,678 What's gonna happen to you? 956 00:41:46,678 --> 00:41:48,114 They'll need to keep their cool... 957 00:41:48,114 --> 00:41:50,029 There's something exciting and dangerous 958 00:41:50,072 --> 00:41:51,683 - about the way you cook. - It's very elevated. 959 00:41:51,770 --> 00:41:53,859 to avoid cracking under the pressure... 960 00:41:53,902 --> 00:41:54,947 This is something I would not choose to do. 961 00:41:54,990 --> 00:41:57,123 - I'm back to win. - Oh, 962 00:41:57,166 --> 00:41:58,907 - Have you made this dish before? - No. 963 00:41:58,951 --> 00:42:00,387 - It's completely missing the mark. 964 00:42:00,474 --> 00:42:01,693 It's kind of boring. 965 00:42:01,736 --> 00:42:02,911 It's like eating suntan lotion. 966 00:42:02,955 --> 00:42:05,087 You're out of it, big time.