• Air date: 23 Sep '16 16 episodes
      Aspiring restaurateurs brave Ramsay and his fiery command of the kitchen as he puts the competitors through an intense culinary academy to prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to win a life-changing grand prize.
  • List of Episodes (16)
    • 1. When the Wall Comes Tumbling Down

      23 Sep '16
      In the 16th season premiere, chef Gordon Ramsey welcomes his 18 new recruits on the grounds of the U.S. Army training facility. Then, it's survival of the fittest when they face the Signature Dish challenge and their first dinner service, during which they cook for VIP guests Nolan Gould and Erica Ash.
    • 2. Crepe Grand Prix

      30 Sep '16
      The contestants race in the first annual Crepe Grand Prix challenge for a chance to win a luxurious dining experience on a yacht in Santa Barbara. Later, one team struggles right out of the gate during a dinner service featuring VIP guests Maureen DeWulf and Dash Mihok.
    • 3. The Yolks on Them

      07 Oct '16
      Tensions run high in the house as the teams face their next challenge, which is to make eight unique dishes using a selection of ostrich cuts. While the winners get to go to Big Bear for a zip-lining excursion, the losing chefs have to pluck pine nuts out of pinecones.
    • 4. Surf Riding & Turf Fighting

      14 Oct '16
      The contestants compete in a surf and turf protein relay for the chance to win a day of surfing at the Wavehouse in San Diego. Meanwhile, the losing team must make sausages from scratch. Later, the pressure is on during dinner service when a VIP 12-top are among the night's guests.
    • 5. Walking the Plank

      21 Oct '16
      A shocking elimination forces both teams to regroup and chart a new course as they take on the Seven Seas Seafood Challenge, which gives the chefs 30 minutes to prepare a fish dish using a variety of fresh ingredients. Later, guitarist Joe Perry and singer Estelle are invited to the dinner service.
    • 6. Let the Catfights Begin

      04 Nov '16
      The remaining contestants take part in an Ingredient Crossword Challenge. Later, kid-friendly items must be incorporated into the dinner service during a family night with VIP diners, who include actresses Lauren Lapkus and Ciara Hanna.
    • 7. Don't Tell My Fiancé

      11 Nov '16
      The remaining contestants are tasked with cooking their own version of a Southern staple, which will be judged by chef Chris Hastings. Later, there's a feeling of determination to impress VIP guests J.J. Redick, Blake Lewis, Mircea Monroe and Adrienne Maloof at dinner service. However, stress levels rise and Ramsay makes a shocking decision.
    • 8. Dancing With the Chefs

      18 Nov '16
      A change leaves the chefs in shock as they prepare to host the International Ballroom Invitational. This special event calls for a special menu, which includes a raw bar that requires one team to break down lobster, scrub clams and oysters, and steam up crabs.
    • 9. Spoon Fed

      09 Dec '16
    • 10. Dancing in the Grotto

      16 Dec '16
    • 11. Aerial Maneuvers

      05 Jan '17
    • 12. Fusion Confusion

      05 Jan '17
    • 13. Black Jacket Lounge

      12 Jan '17
    • 14. Playing Your Cards Right

      19 Jan '17
    • 15. Tequila Shots?

      26 Jan '17
    • 16. Leaving it on the Line

      02 Feb '17