Jonathan Waxman

The top 10 home cooks take on a Californian Mystery Box challenge with Michelin Star Chef Jonathan Waxman as guest judge.

The top 5 face a series of skills tests using beef; then the final 4 cook an entrée for the judges' mentors.

In Nashville, Tenn., the chefs cook onstage at the Grand Ole Opry for singer Hunter Hayes; inspired by a vibrant music memory, the chefs put their hearts on a plate for musician Caleb Followill, model Lily Aldridge and chef Jonathan Waxman.

The first four competitors are introduced; the chefs are challenged to whip up a creative and tasty dessert.

The final two chefs cook the meal of their lives in an effort to take home the ultimate title and prize; the chefs need to impress not only the judges but also culinary superstars Nancy Silverton, Jonathan Waxman and Curtis Duffy.

The remaining four chefs' sense of humor is put to the test through a trip to the storied improv comedy club, the Groundlings, and the chefs are given three words of inspiration from which to create their dishes.