Episode 16: Finale 20 photos Next GalleryBehind-the-Scenes with Jimmy Fallon 9553096 Padma is pumped that it's finale day! 9553101 That bear hug means Mike's pumped to have Carla on his team. 9553106 You're not done cooking yet gang. It's a blind taste test to see who gets to sous. 9553111 Richard gets the Tongue in Cheek gang pumped for the challenge. 9553116 Ladies man. 9553121 The sous chefs get their marching orders and get to work. 9553126 Antonia is back in the game, and happy to help Blais compete. 9553131 Spike adds a bit of flower power to his dish. 9553136 Blind taste test? Richard's hoping he can trick the system by recognizing who's dishes are who's. 9553141 The cheftestants plate their amuse bouches. 9553146 The finale teams assemble! 9553151 Surprise: it looks like Jamie's not cranky after all. 9553156 Richard's not afraid to get his hands dirty. He wants each piece of meat to feel the love. 9553161 Mike handles his famous pepperoni sauce. Yum. 9553166 Watch that knife Jamie. There's no time for stitches. 9553171 Nothing fishy to see here. 9553176 Tiffani's feeling the strain of the final challenge. 9553181 Mike's just relieved this fish is easier to fabricate than the conch. 9553186 Feeling the pinch during that final garnish. 9553191 Don't let Richard's little grin fool you, he's still worried. 9553196 The judges laugh it up as they dine. 9553201 The gang enjoys Mike's dessert. 9553206 The judges discuss which restaurant they prefer. 9553211 And Mike pleads his case. 9553216 Now it's Richards turn to argue for the win. 9553221 Debating the finer points of the finale foods. 9553226 The other cheftestants are just as curious to see who wins as the fans. 9553231 Ta da: It's you Richard! 9553236 Padma and Tom raise a glass with Richard Blais, Top Chef! Previous Pause Next 1 of 29
