In the second half of the finale, the final three chefs must create one dish on each level of the kitchen in just 90 minutes. It is up to the chefs to determine how much time they use on the bottom and middle levels, which will determine how much time they have to make their final dish on the top level. Eighteen chefs began the journey, three will cook in the finale, and only one will win the one-year mentorship, $250,000 and the title of Next Level Chef.

Much to the chefs' surprise, when Ramsay welcomes them back, it is Oscar, not Gordon, and this week's challenge is revealed as reimagining kids' classic dishes! The chefs must take these nostalgic flavors and elevate them into culinary masterpieces. It might sound simple, but it's not child's play as one more chef leaves the competition.

It's the Draft! Gordon has a clear vision for his team, Nyesha has been keeping notes and Richard is determined to hang on to his crown this season, but will he draft the winner?

Competitors use skill to cook an alcohol-based dish; one chef is eliminated.

The competition kicks off with eight pristine pro chefs who use their fierce expertise to create dishes that will impress the judges in the audition round and secure them a spot in the competition.

The mentors challenge the chefs to make the most impressive ramen dish while reaching from a fast moving platform that moves up and down each level throughout the entire challenge.

Game such as wild boar and elk must be cooked with care and attention.

With only five chefs left, the worlds of soccer and food are fused in a special, championship-inspired episode. USA Soccer legend Alexi Lalas makes a surprise appearance, and the chefs need to create a world-class fusion dish with ingredients tied to two different countries.

It's the final round of auditions, where eight professional chefs must impress the judges in order to advance to the next stage.

Chefs are alarmed when they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make a next level fish dish

Eight social media chefs level up corner store staples and try to cook their way to the top kitchen.

The seven remaining contestants prepare a next-level fusion dish.

In Part I of the two-hour Season Two finale, each chef must select two different boxes, each representing a state and its local ingredients, then will have to conceive a dish that seamlessly infuses both into one unforgettable and inventive fusion dish

The competition reaches its boiling point as the final three chefs race against the clock to craft a sensational three-course meal. With $250,000 and a year-long mentorship on the line, only one chef will rise to the top and claim the title of the Next Level Chef champion.

The teams are challenged to create a poultry dish; the best dish keeps one entire team safe from elimination, but one contestant is sent home with their dreams up in flames.

The chefs are asked to reimagine an old classic -- surf and turf.

The chefs cook for a star-spangled cocktail party in celebration of America’s 250th, where they craft a showstopping cocktail and appetizer.

Protein bowls have taken the world by storm and this week the chefs are tasked with creating a show-stopping bowl with color, flavor and texture. But to add to the chaos, the platform moves faster than ever before and does not stop! With ingredients missed, tempers rise and tears fall, and one more chef leaves the competition for good.

Season finale.

Contestants prepare a seafood dish; two contestants are eliminated.

The chefs are challenged with making an upscale sandwich; one chef is eliminated.

Cheese, nuts and charcuterie meats prove difficult for the chefs to navigate.

The chefs take rustic ranch cooking to the next level.

The stakes are higher than ever, because for the first time this season, the chefs are no longer competing on their teams. It's each person for themselves as they fight for their place on the top level. If they fail to cook the best dish in the top kitchen, they compete again in the middle kitchen. Fail there and it's down to the basement to cook one last meal that will make or break their place in the competition. Without a team to save them, who will make it through?

Three enormous fish descend on the platform and the chefs must work together slicing and filleting their catch of the day. But with the pressure on, this is a true test of technique. Who will rise to the top and save their team, and who will face each other in the dreaded elimination?

The 13 remaining chefs channel their vacation vibes when they're tasked with preparing a next-level seafood dish inspired by tropical island cuisine. The winning dish gives the entire team immunity and claims the top-level kitchen for the next challenge.

The chefs are tasked with preparing a next-level international street food dish. But there's a twist: to mimic the "grab-and-go" feel of street food, the platform never stops moving throughout the challenge.

The auditions continue as the home cooks fight for one of the coveted five spots that advances them to the mentorship team draft, taking them one step closer to winning the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000. One chef is eliminated after each challenge until only the top five are left standing.

The remaining chefs butcher and break down various cuts of beef amongst their teams to create sizzling steak dishes that earn a "well-done" from the judges. Then, two contestants face elimination as they enter a heated seafood cook-off.

The seven remaining chefs work individually to create Japanese-inspired dishes for their bento boxes. From tempura to sushi, the chef who constructs the winning box claims the time token and top-level kitchen for the next challenge. Then, with only 25 minutes to create a Wagyu beef dish, only one judge will oversee the chefs during the elimination challenge while two judges blindly taste test their creations.

For the first time ever, the platform becomes a pub complete with beer taps! Proteins must be paired with perfectly poured beer to create delicious dishes. With a classic game of beer-pong in order to win more ingredients, whose dishes will be brew-tiful and whose will fall flat and send them home.

The eight remaining competitors must work together in teams to create a cohesive three course meal. With only 30 minutes on the clock, the team with the winning menu remains safe from elimination.

It's the semi-finals which means four chefs are within reach of the finale! The chefs must create a signature dish that they feel defines them, but there is a hidden catch. This is the moment that could define their legacy.

Fifteen chefs compete in a three-story culinary gauntlet, designed by Gordon Ramsay, for a chance to win a life-changing $250,000 grand prize.

The five remaining chefs are tasked with putting a twist on a classic: recreating Gordon Ramsay's signature beef Wellington without beef; two chefs are safe from elimination, while the remaining three chefs battle it out one last time.

The final six chefs must cook protein with the bone in, which is no small feat in the essence of time; two chefs fight to the finish in the elimination round, where they are presented with a formation of fish to choose from.

The nine remaining chefs embark on a gastronomic journey to the land of Tzatziki, Togas, and Tradition: Greece. Using a bounty of fresh ingredients from the platform, the chef who prepares the best Greek entree wins immunity for their team.

The 15 chefs who qualified for the draft are matched with their mentors and are given their first team challenge; each chef must create an incredible Italian dish.

The final three chefs have made it to the final round of the competition and have proven that they have what it takes to claim the title of Next Level Chef champion. But first, they must create an outstanding three-course meal in just 90 minutes.

With only seven talented cooks remaining, the chefs must make a next level noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world. The chefs are not only cooking to stay in the competition but also to win that priceless Time Token! One more chef leaves the competition

The six remaining chefs are tasked with recreating a "picture perfect" dish using just a photo. However, once the platform leaves, the photo goes with it, putting the contestant's memory and cooking skills to the test.

The auditions conclude as the professional chefs enter the kitchen and battle for one of the coveted five spots that advances them to the mentorship team draft, taking them one step closer to winning the grand prize of a 1-year mentorship and $250,000. One chef is eliminated after each challenge until only the top five are left standing.

For the first time in the competition, the chefs are no longer working on teams and must survive the next cooking challenge on their own.

Teams compete in a three story culinary gauntlet to create the ultimate steak dinner. Each time has been randomly assigned a kitchen, where they need to prove they can create delicious food even when the odds are stacked against them.