Auditions (1)The search for a culinary master begins.
Auditions (2)
D2
Auditions (2)The home cooks endure an intense grilling.
Top 14
D3
Top 14The contestants take 2 basic skills tests: 1st to chop onions and continue until judges tells them to stop, the judges dissect the chopped onions, if they don't meet the judge's standards, they are eliminated.The 2nd was to cook one egg any style using any ingredients in 30 minutes.
Top 14 Compete
D4
Top 14 CompeteThe contestants enter the kitchen for the first time.
Top 11 Compete
D5
Top 11 CompeteThe cooks impress with just one cupcake.
Top 9 Compete
D6
Top 9 CompeteThe home cooks cater a high-end wedding.
Top 6 Compete
D7
Top 6 CompeteThe contestants undergo a Mystery Box challenge and an Invention Test.
Winner Revealed
D8
Winner RevealedAmerica's best home cook is revealed.
