Top Chef · SEASON 9
The Heat Is On
Episode 2 · 2011-11-09

- Reality
Episode overview
Night two of heats for the coveted contestant spots starts with 10 competitors, 10 ingredients, and only five chef coats left. Once again, those who excel in the challenge get a coat immediately, and those who bomb are sent home. The remaining hopefuls on the "bubble" participate in a cook-off for the last coats against last week's four still waiting for their second chance. Also, tonight the first chefs are awarded an opportunity to get back into the race when they are sent to the sister series Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen.
42 minutes
Season 9 episodes
1. Everything's Bigger in Texas2011-11-02
2. The Heat Is On2011-11-09
3. Quinceanera2011-11-16
4. Red Hot Chili Cook Off2011-11-23
5. Don't Be Tardy for the Dinner Party2011-11-30
6. Higher Steaks2011-12-07
7. Game On2011-12-14
8. Tribute Dinner2011-12-21
9. BBQ Pit Wars2012-01-04
10. Restaurant Wars2012-01-11
11. Fit For an Evil Queen2012-01-18
12. Block Party2012-01-25
13. Bike, Borrow & Steal2012-02-01
14. Mentors2012-02-08
15. Culinary Games2012-02-15
16. Fire and Ice2012-02-22
17. Finale2012-02-29
18. Reunion2012-03-07