Top Chef · SEASON 23

Pick a Side

Episode 4 · 2026-03-30

★ 7.5
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Season 23Episode 4★ 7.5/10
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Episode overview

In a Quickfire Challenge honoring the Wright Brothers’ first flight in North Carolina, the chefs must team up to create a trio of dishes that take off alongside a curated wine flight. Then, in the Elimination Challenge, the chefs must turn classic Southern sides into standout main course dishes. The judges are joined by last season’s winner Tristen Epps-Long and acclaimed James Beard-nominated chef Greg Collier.

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