The final four gather, awaiting Padma's instructions.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Padma looks happy -- perhaps it's because she's announced that no one will be going home for this Elimination Challenge.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
The chefs look relieved, but things are never that easy. They'll be making two dishes, with the winning chef earning an automatic spot in the finale.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Curveball: they won't be cooking alone. The chefs families will be serving as their sous chefs.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Melissa gives her mom a perfect "I'm shocked!" side hug.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Gregory is thrilled to see his sister, even if she doesn't have crazy culinary chops.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
George's dad is used to calling the shots at his restaurant. Will he be able to let his son take the lead?
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
The chefs gather to harvest the seafood they'll be preparing for the Elimination Challenge.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
The Pagonis men lead the charge to find as much fresh seafood as possible.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Mei's brother maybe broke part of the boat -- so they had to reel their spoils in by hand.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
This boat is handing out free samples.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
It looks like the chefs have netted a lot to work with.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Back to shore to start cooking.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Melissa and her mother sort through the seafood for their favorite options.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
We love that Gregory and his sister Jessica are matching in black and white. All the better to get them mentally synced up for competition.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Gregory and Mei pick through for their favorites.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Gregory and his sister once baked a cake to disastrous results. How bad they rode their bikes to a deserted spot to hid the evidence. Hopefully this meal goes better.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Mei is getting a bit annoyed with her brother's progress. Tom had to tell him he was burning her mushrooms.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Tom drops in on Gregory and Jessica, who appear to be faring a touch better.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
George's dad Tony is no stranger to the kitchen. Will it provide him with a major advantage over the other chefs?
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Melissa is worried she's given her mom too much to do. There's no time to chat with Tom!
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
The judges discuss how terrified they'd be to trust their families with their culinary fate.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Gregory presents his dish to the judges. It seems he let his own work slip when he was focusing on helping his sister.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
The judges are mixed on George's dish, but impressed with his father's work.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Melissa and her mom present their dishes to the judges. Is her mother's custard as dazzling as Melissa remembers it?
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Padma takes a moment to strike a seaside pose.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
The judges look stunning in front of this rocky shore.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Richard discusses the difficulty of relinquishing control this late in the competition.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Mei serves her dishes to the judges. Will her brother's slow pace lead to a sloppy service?
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Despite her tough critiques, Mei's brother did alright.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Padma doubles up on sweaters. It's cold next to the sea!
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
Tom's all smiles when gossip about what kind of a boss he is comes up.
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
The winner is Melissa! Welcome to the finale!
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Cooking Becomes a Family Affair in Boston
The judges soak in their great day of eating seafood by the sea. Sometimes it's hard work.