The second season of the American reality competition show Top Chef Masters was announced on October 22, 2009. In addition, it was announced that Gail Simmons would be added as a critic. The season premiered on April 7, 2010 with 22 world-renowned chefs competing against each other in weekly challenges. In the season finale that premiered on June 9, 2010, Marcus Samuelsson was crowned Top Chef Master.

Season 1 Episode 4 - Magic Chef

In the Quickfire, the four chefs take a page from season three's special "4 Star All Stars" when they find themselves manually challenged when they must cook an egg with one hand tied behind their backs- literally! Then it's on to a magically themed Elimination with Neil Patrick Harris as guest judge. Air Date : 8th-Jul-2009

Season 1 Episode 1 - Masters Get Schooled

In the premiere episode of "Top Chef Masters," Hubert Keller (Fleur de Lys), Christopher Lee (Aureole), Michael Schlow (Radius Restaurant), and Tim Love (The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro) are the first four chefs to draw knives and kick off a whole new level of culinary competition. The Master chefs are tasked with cooking dessert for a tough crowd of judges, Girl Scouts, and in the elimination challenge the acclaimed chefs must cook a three course meal in a college dorm room. Air Date : 10th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 2 - The Lost Supper

Top Chef season two's "Less is More" influences tonight's quickfire challenge, but there won't be any Cheetos in melted chocolate bars tonight as the next four chefs are asked to create an elegant amuse-bouche from vending machine fare. Then it's on to the elimination challenge where the show Lost acts the muse. Air Date : 17th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 3 - Offal Tasty

Tonight's quickfire challenge for the next group of four chefs comes from season four's "Seven", asking them to make a dish using color. Then they must sell upmarket street food using offal as the base ingredients. Air Date : 24th-Jun-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 4 - Magic Chef

In the Quickfire, the four chefs take a page from season three's special "4 Star All Stars" when they find themselves manually challenged when they must cook an egg with one hand tied behind their backs- literally! Then it's on to a magically themed Elimination with Neil Patrick Harris as guest judge. Air Date : 8th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 5 - Miniaturize Me

The chefs are challenged to turn classic junk food items into fine-dining cuisine. The cast of Flipping Out are the diners for this challenge. Then, the chefs are challenged to create a mini 3-course "meal" for 100 people, without any help whatsoever. The meal must be based on an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. Air Date : 15th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 6 - Trick in a Box

The chefs are challenged to create a dish using items found in only one aisle of the grocery store, Whole Foods, with each chef drawing knives to determine their aisle. However, they only have a budget of $20. The diners for this challenge are workers at Whole Foods. Then, the chefs are challenged to make a meal using ingredients one of their fellow chefs have chosen for them with each chef drawing knives to see who they get paired with. Air Date : 22nd-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 7 - Champions Round Begins

The top six chefs get a surprise as they prepare to cook their signature dishes. Air Date : 29th-Jul-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 8 - Dietary Restrictions

The five remaining chefs engage in a battle of burgers; guests actress Zooey Deschanel and filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. Air Date : 5th-Aug-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 9 - Masters of Disaster

The four remaining chefs are challenge to identify ingredients blindfolded. Afterward, the chefs will be tested on their leadership talents and teaching skills when they cater an event. Air Date : 12th-Aug-2009  Read More

Season 1 Episode 10 - Top Chef Master

Air Date : 19th-Aug-2009  Read More