How many episodes in 9 season: 16 episodes
An all new set of contestants attempt to impress Chef Gordon Ramsay with their culinary shugs.
After a disastrous dinner service, only fifteen of eighteen contestants remain to try and convince Chef Ramsay that they are worthy, but will the next service be any better?
With Brendan out of the competition, Natalie, Carrie, Will, Gina, Amanda, Krupa, Monterrey, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Paul, Tommy, Jennifer, Chino, Jamie, and Elise are still competing for the prize. Tempers flare on the Red Team and everyone turns on one chef for making all the wrong moves.
With Amanda gone, Natalie, Carrie, Will, Gina, Krupa, Monterrey, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Paul, Tommy, Jennifer, Chino, Jamie, and Elise remain in the running for the winning the spot as Head Chef at BLT Steak in New York City.
With Chino out of the competition, Natalie, Carrie, Will, Gina, Krupa, Monterrey, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Paul, Tommy, Jennifer, Jamie, and Elise have to pick it up to show that they have what it takes. However, when Gina turns to Elise to vent her anger, it is a battle of who could be the meanest.
After the elimination of Gina, only Natalie, Carrie, Will, Krupa, Monterrey, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Paul, Tommy, Jennifer, Jamie, and Elise remain to fight for their victory as Hell's Kitchen champion.
With Monterrey out of the game, Natalie, Carrie, Will, Krupa, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Paul, Tommy, Jennifer, Jamie, and Elise are still in it. However, when teammates turn on each other on both teams, tempers reach their peak with many of the chefs.
After Krupa left the competition, Natalie, Carrie, Will, Jonathan, Elizabeth, Paul, Tommy, Jennifer, Jamie, and Elise all have to step up their game as the number is down to 10.
Now that Jonathan is out of the competition, only Natalie, Carrie, Will, Elizabeth, Paul, Tommy, Jennifer, Jamie, and Elise remain in the running for the Head Chef spot at the 0,000/year salary.
With Carrie gone from the competition, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Elise, Will, Paul, Natalie and Tommy are still in it to win it and prove that they have what it takes. But, when Elise plays the "blame game", her future is put in jeopardy along with another competitor.
Now that Natalie is gone, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Elise, Will, Paul, and Tommy fight for the coveted black jackets to make it into the Top 5 Chefs. Tempers ignite when a new leader pushes to get to the top despite what the other team members agree with.
The five remaining chefs trade in their red and blue-piped jackets for black ones and cook together in one kitchen. Four advance to the next round.
With no one eliminated from the competition last time, Elise, Will, Tommy, Paul and Jennifer have another chance to prove that they have what it takes. However, when Elise's temper reaches maximum, it could possibly be the end of the Diva from Hell.
Season 9 finale: The final four chefs compete in the first hour, with two advancing to the final round. The winner gets the gravy: a chef-de-cuisine post at BLT Steak in New York City.
Season 9 finale: The final four chefs compete in the first hour, with two advancing to the final round. The winner gets the gravy: a chef-de-cuisine post at BLT Steak in New York City.
