As the team battle heats up, a new judging process raises the tension. With bold flavors and teamwork at stake, will the losing team catch up in time?

In this round, the chefs face a daunting test: create a signature dish with minimal ingredients. The next comes a battle of dishes in harmony.

Pairs of chefs attempt to wow the judges, creating synergy regardless of cooking genre or expertise — but a surprise puts some at risk of elimination.