Ep 11. We Came, We See-Sawed, We Conquered

In Cutthroat Kitchen season 9 episode 11, titled "We Came, We See-Sawed, We Conquered," four skilled chefs must compete in three rounds of intense culinary challenges, all while sabotaging each other with devious sabotages purchased with the $25,000 provided as starting cash. Host Alton Brown leads the contestants through a series of unpredictable and chaotic obstacles designed to test their culinary creativity and adaptability.

In the first round, the chefs must create a delicious dish featuring salmon, but they must use only the ingredients provided on a see-saw. To make matters worse, one chef is forced to wear a snorkeling mask for the duration of the round, and another must cook using only a hair dryer as their heat source. The chefs must think on their feet and be resourceful to create a tasty and visually pleasing dish in this challenging round.

Next, in round two, the three remaining chefs are tasked with making a perfect chicken and waffles dish, but with a twist - they must use only the tools attached to their utensil belt, which include a whisk, a spatula, and tongs. One chef is given a tricky sabotage, as they must wear a pair of glasses that make it difficult to see color, making it a challenge to plate their dish attractively.

Finally, in the high-stakes third and final round, the two remaining chefs must prepare a gourmet dessert using only ingredients they can fit in a tiny shopping basket. Additionally, one contestant is forced to wear a pair of virtual reality goggles that will distort their vision and make it hard to visualize their dish. The chefs must get creative and think outside the box to craft a dessert that will impress the judges and secure their victory.

Throughout the episode, host Alton Brown keeps the chefs on their toes with surprise twists and turns, forcing them to think on their feet and adapt to new challenges. The contestants must use their culinary skills, creativity, and cunning to outsmart each other and survive the competition, all while dealing with sabotages that threaten to derail their chances of winning. In the end, only one chef will emerge victorious, claiming the grand prize and the coveted title of Cutthroat Kitchen champion.