Top Chef · SEASON 23

True Colors

Episode 3 · 2026-03-23

★ 7.0
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Season 23Episode 3★ 7.0/10
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Episode overview

Legendary Chef Emeril Lagasse joins Kristen in the kitchen for this week’s Quickfire Challenge where the chefs are tasked with giving livermush a makeover. For the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must honor North Carolina’s rich textile history by incorporating natural food-dyed elements into their dishes. Flour Shop founder Amirah Kassem joins Emeril, Kristen, Tom and Gail at the judges’ table.

54 minutes

Season 23 episodes

1. Carolina Roots2026-03-09 2. Puckerbutt2026-03-16 3. True Colors2026-03-23 4. Pick a Side2026-03-30 5. Cut and Dry2026-04-06 6. Going Whole Hog2026-04-13 7. Desserts Fit for a Queen2026-04-20 8. Restaurant Wars2026-04-27 9. The Ultimate Dinner Party2026-05-04 10. Hook, Line & Dinner2026-05-11 11. Down the Rabbit Hole2026-05-18 12. Appalachian Celebration2026-05-25 13. Plate Expectations2026-06-01 14. The Final Toast2026-06-08