Next Level Chef · SEASON 5
The Ultimate Goal
Episode 14 · 2026-05-07

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Episode overview
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.
Season 5 episodes
1. Auditions - Pro Chefs2026-01-29
2. Auditions - Social Media Chefs2026-02-05
3. Auditions - Home Chefs2026-02-12
4. The Draft/Taco Party2026-02-19
5. Sea Monsters2026-02-26
6. Bowl in One2026-03-05
7. Service, Please!2026-03-12
8. Mini Gordon2026-03-19
9. Ale's Well That Ends Well2026-04-02
10. Cowboy Cooking2026-04-09
11. The In-Season Tournament2026-04-16
12. Use Your Noodle2026-04-23
13. A Toast to America’s 250th2026-04-30
14. The Ultimate Goal2026-05-07
15. Building a Legacy2026-05-14
16. The Final Level2026-05-21