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Season 6 of the American competitive reality television series '''''[[Hell's Kitchen (U.S.)|Hell's Kitchen]]''''' began airing on the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox Network]] on July 21, 2009. The winner of this season will be awarded the head chef position at Araxi Restaurant in [[Whistler, British Columbia]], the first time the prize was a position at a [[Canada|Canadian]] restaurant. <ref name="MSN">{{
cite web |author=Amber Dowling
| year=2009
| title='Hell's comes to Canada
| publisher=MSN
| accessdate=2009-06-28
| url=http://tvguide.sympatico.msn.ca/RealityTV/Articles/090624_hells_kitchen_6_contestants_AD
}}</ref> [[Gordon Ramsay]] returns as the host and head chef. [[Scott Leibfried]] returns as a [[sous chef]] for the blue team, for his sixth season. This year, [[Heather West]], the winner of Season 2, becomes the new sous chef for the red team.

== Chefs ==
There are 17 chefs competing in Season 6:<ref name="MSN" />
*'''Amanda Davenport''', 27, a sous chef from [[New York City, New York]]
*'''Andy Husbands''', 39, an executive chef from [[Boston, Massachusetts]]
*'''Ariel Contreras''', 27, a sous chef from [[Los Angeles, California]]
*'''Dave Levey''', 32, an executive chef from [[San Diego, California]]
*'''Jim McGloin''', 34, a sous chef from [[Nashua, New Hampshire]]
*'''Joseph Tinnelly''', 27, a former US Marine and sous chef from [[Massapequa Park, New York]]
*'''Kevin Cottle''', 35, an executive chef from [[Middletown, Connecticut]]
*'''David "Louie" Cordio''', 45, a diner owner from [[Fitchburg, Massachusetts]]
*'''Connie "Lovely" Jackson''', 23, a camp chef from [[Chicago, Illinois]]
*'''Melinda Meaney''', 38, a private chef from [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]
*'''Sabrina Gresset''', 34, a restaurant manager from [[Phoenix, Arizona]]
*'''Suzanne Schlicht''', 24, a sous chef from [[Milwaukee, Wisconsin]] <ref>{{
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| year=2009
| title=From MATC to Fox TV
| publisher= [[Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel|Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]
| accessdate=2009-07-24
| url=http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/51329957.html }}</ref><ref>{{
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| year=2009
| title=Can Milwaukee native stay cool on Hell's Kitchen?
| publisher= [[Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel|Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]
| accessdate=2009-07-24
| url=http://www.jsonline.com/entertainment/tvradio/51263572.html }}</ref><ref>{{
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| title=MATC Graduate Appearing on FOX TV's Hell's Kitchen
| publisher= [[Milwaukee Area Technical College]]
| accessdate=2009-08-01
| url=http://www.milwaukee.tec.wi.us/matc_news/2009_MATCGraduatetoAppearonHell'sKitchen.html }}</ref>
*'''Amanda "Tek" Moore''', 27, a line cook from [[New York City, New York]]
*'''Tennille Middleton''', 28, an executive chef from [[Fairfax, Virginia]]
*'''Tony D'Alessandro''', 30, a culinary store manager from [[Chicago, Illinois]]
*'''Van Hurd''', 26, a fish cook from [[Dallas, Texas]]

In addition to these 16 chefs, '''Robert Hesse''', 30, an executive chef from [[Quogue, New York]], who competed in Season 5 of Hell's Kitchen will also compete in this season, after Chef Ramsay personally invited him back after the first dinner service. Robert was one of the final five contestants of that season before he withdrew due to [[pericarditis]]. Between seasons five and six, which were taped over a year apart, Hesse married, had lost 55 pounds, and underwent gastric bypass surgery. <ref>{{
cite web
| title=Exclusive Interview: Robert Hesse of 'Hell's Kitchen'
| publisher= My Buddy TV Web Site
| accessdate=2009-08-01
| url=http://www.buddytv.com/articles/hells-kitchen/exclusive-interview-robert-hes-27863.aspx }}</ref>

==Contestant progress==
Each week, the best member (as determined by Ramsay) from the losing team during the latest service period is asked to nominate two of their fellow teammates for elimination; one of these two is meant to be sent home by Ramsay. On some weeks, there is a variation in the nomination process, depending on the losing team's (or even winning team's) performance.

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! #!! Chef !! 601 !! 602[[#fn C|<sup>C</sup>]] !! 603 !! 604 !! 605 !! 606 !! 607 !! 608 !! 609
|-
!
| bgcolor="red"|<center><font color="white">'''Ariel the Good'''</font>
| LOSE
| LOSE
| bgcolor="lightblue"|BoW
| LOSE
| LOSE
| LOSE
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
| LOSE
|-
!
| bgcolor="darkblue"|<center><font color="white">'''Dave the Broken'''</font>
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
| bgcolor="lightblue"|BoW
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
|-
!
| bgcolor="darkblue"|<center><font color="white">'''Kevin the Bald'''</font>
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
| LOSE
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
|-
!
| bgcolor="red"|<center><font color="white">'''Sabrina the Blonde'''</font>
| LOSE
| LOSE
| LOSE
| bgcolor="lightblue"|BoW
| LOSE
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="lightgreen"|NOM
|-
!
| bgcolor="darkblue"|<center><font color="white">'''Suzanne the Hated'''</font>
| LOSE
| LOSE
| LOSE
| LOSE
| LOSE
| LOSE
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM[[#Ref B|<sup>B</sup>]]
|-
!
| bgcolor="red"|<center><font color="white">'''Tennille the Loud'''</font>
| LOSE
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| LOSE
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| LOSE
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="lightblue"|BoW
| LOSE
|-
!
| bgcolor="darkblue"|<center><font color="white">'''Van the Hyper'''</font>
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
|-
! 8
| bgcolor="darkblue"|<center><font color="white">'''Andy the Ugly'''</font>
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="lightgreen"|NOM
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="tomato"|OUT
|-
! 9
| bgcolor="red"|<center><font color="white">'''Amanda the Weak'''</font>
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| LOSE
| LOSE
| LOSE
| bgcolor="lightgreen"|NOM
| LOSE
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="lightgreen"|OUT
| colspan="1" bgcolor="#CCCCCC"|
|-
! 10
|bgcolor="darkblue"|<center><font color="white">'''Robert the Obese'''</font>
|bgcolor="white"|BACK
| LOSE[[#Ref B|<sup>B</sup>]]
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="white"|SICK[[#Ref S|<sup>S</sup>]]
| bgcolor="tomato"|OUT
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#CCCCCC"|
|-
! 11
| bgcolor="darkblue"|<center><font color="white">'''Jim the Funny'''</font>
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="lightgreen"|OUT
| colspan="3" bgcolor="#CCCCCC"|
|-
! 12
| bgcolor="red"|<center><font color="white">'''Tek the Quiet'''</font>
| LOSE
| LOSE
| LOSE
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="tomato"|OUT
| colspan="4" bgcolor="#CCCCCC"|
|-
! 13
| bgcolor="red"|<center><font color="white">'''Lovely the Lazy'''</font>
| LOSE
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="tomato"|OUT
| colspan="5" bgcolor="#CCCCCC"|
|-
! 14
| bgcolor="darkblue"|<center><font color="white">'''Tony the Odd'''</font>
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| bgcolor="pink"|NOM
| bgcolor="tomato"|OUT
| colspan="7" bgcolor="#CCCCCC"|
|-
! 15
| bgcolor="darkblue"|<center><font color="white">'''Joseph the Angry'''</font>
| bgcolor="cornflowerblue"|WIN
| LOSE
| bgcolor="tomato"|OUT
| colspan="7" bgcolor="#CCCCCC"|
|-
! 16
| bgcolor="red"|<center><font color="white">'''Melinda the Alien'''</font>
| bgcolor="tomato"|OUT
| colspan="8" bgcolor="#CCCCCC"|
|-
! 17
| bgcolor="darkblue"|<center><font color="white">'''Louie the Worst'''</font>
| bgcolor="tomato"|OUT[[#Ref D|<sup>D</sup>]]
| colspan="9" bgcolor="#CCCCCC"|
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<span style="font-size:85%">'''Notes:'''<br>
{{Ref|reference_name_D|D}} This contestant was eliminated from service by Chef Ramsay while dinner service was still in progress.<br>
{{Ref|reference_name_C|C}} The elimination process was interrupted this episode, with no elimination taking place until the start of the next episode.<br>
{{Ref|reference_name_B|B}} This contestant was switched from the Red Team to the Blue Team.<br>
{{Ref|reference_name_S|S}} This contestant was hospitalized and did not participate in the night's dinner service, but was not eliminated.</span>

:{{colorbox|cornflowerblue}} Contestant was a member of the Winning Team (WIN)
:{{colorbox|lightblue}} Contestant was chosen as the Best of the Worst (BoW)
:{{colorbox|white}} Contestant was a member of the Losing Team, but was safe from elimination.
:{{colorbox|pink}} Contestant was nominated for elimination by their team
:{{colorbox|lightgreen}} Contestant was nominated for elimination by Chef Ramsay
:{{colorbox|tomato}} Contestant was eliminated.
:{{colorbox|tan}} Contestant voluntarily left the competition due to medical problems.
:{{colorbox|#FBF373}} The runner-up of Hell's Kitchen.
:{{colorbox|limegreen}} The winner of Hell's Kitchen.

==Episode Guide==
Each episode consists of a challenge with a reward, a service and an elimination.
===Episode 1===
* '''Original airdate:''' July 21, 2009
* '''Episode recap:''' [http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen/recaps/s6_e1.htm ''Hell's Kitchen'' - Episode 601, "16 Chefs Compete" (Fox.com)]
* '''Signature Dishes / Team Challenge:''' For the first time in this series, the signature dish presentation doubles as a team challenge. Each contestant has 45 minutes to cook their signature dish for Chef Ramsay's approval—the team with the most dishes approved wins the challenge. The blue team won 3 dishes to 2.
* '''Award / Punishment:''' The blue team has a lunch at Hell's Kitchen, featuring dishes from Ramsay's ''London West Hollywood'' restaurant. The red team must clean both kitchens after the challenge.
* '''Service:''' The red team had to cook the same pasta dish nine times—and they still cooked it incorrectly; Chef Ramsay singled out Melinda for wasting too much pasta, especially undercooked pasta, in which she should have just cooked the dish a little longer. The errors were not only on the appetizer station, as Tek did not manage to deliver an acceptable serving of scallops. Lovely also had difficulties, and Amanda put a salmon in the freezer instead of the fridge. Because of the red team's numerous errors, not one entree ever left the kitchen, a first for this series. The blue team managed to reach the entree stage, but also had experienced numerous difficulties. Louie had made too many errors regarding the lamb, to a point where Chef Ramsay threw him out of the competition—right before closing the kitchen.
* '''Nominees for elimination:''' For being able to reach the entree stage, the blues were the winners, with the reds having to choose two to leave Hell's Kitchen. Amanda and Melinda were nominated.
* '''Elimination:''' Melinda was told to leave Hell's Kitchen.
* '''Chef Ramsay's Reason:''' "Melinda was completely lost in space. So I sent her back to whatever planet she came from."
* '''Other developments:''' Robert, whose illness forced him out of last season's competition, was called in to replace Louie on the blue team. However, due to the reds' poor performance, Robert was ordered by Chef Ramsay to move to the red team. As a result, the blue team is now down a member.

===Episode 2===
* '''Original airdate:''' July 21, 2009
* '''Episode recap:''' [http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen/recaps/s6_e2.htm ''Hell's Kitchen'' - Episode 602, "15 Chefs Compete" (Fox.com)]
* '''Opening Change:''' During the opening title of the second episode, Robert is introduced to the cast. He replaced Dave's portion of the opening whereas Dave was moved to a point between Tek and Tennille, which was previously empty.
* '''Team Challenge:''' Each team must prepare shrimp for the next night's service, with each team scoring one point for each shrimp perfectly prepared. The blue team won, 45 shrimp to the red team's 44.
* '''Award / Punishment:''' The blue team ate at [http://www.cannerynewport.com/ The Cannery Restaurant] in [[Newport Beach, California]], followed by dessert on a yacht. The red team prepared shrimp and lemon wedges for the service.
* '''Service:''' Episode two's service featured Van and Tenille cooking and serving up shrimp scampi in the dining room. Tony had a hard time cutting fruit, always being reminded to cut over a bowl. Tennille faced not only Chef Ramsay's anger, but also her teams for having served undercooked shrimp to a woman who was pregnant. At one point, Van accidentally served customers in another team's area. In addition, Van chose to obnoxiously ignore Jean-Philippe's admonishment to respect the dining room, to a point where Van and "J.P." ended up in a shouting match in front of the customers. Chef Ramsay pulled them both out of the kitchen to set them straight. Andy and Sabrina had bad services on the meat. Tony and Kevin weren't able to send out fish. With the service a lost cause, Chef Ramsay ordered all contestants to make shrimp cocktails for the diners (stressing that it required no cooking to make) -- then ordered both kitchens to be shut down.
* '''Nominees for elimination:''' With the season's second service worse than the first, Chef Ramsay ordered two chefs from each team to be nominated for elimination. The reds civilly nominated Tennille and Lovely. Joseph, however, ignored Chef Ramsay's request to give the "first nominee and why" for the blue team, rather insisting that "they speak for themselves". Ramsay then identified Joseph as a "smartass", asking again for "first nominee and why". Joseph then announced Andy and Tony, without giving a reason as to why. Chef Ramsay refused to accept the nominees, other than in the "first nominee and why" format and stepped up to the line of chefs to express his point. Joseph refused to calm down and yelled at the other contestants when they tried to calm him down. Eventually Joseph became extremely angry, expressed that he "ain't no bitch", tore off his jacket, and got in Chef Ramsay's face. At this point, "To be continued" flashed on the screen, delaying the elimination until the next episode.

===Episode 3===
* '''Original airdate:''' July 28, 2009
* '''Episode recap:''' [http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen/recaps/s6_e3.htm ''Hell's Kitchen'' - Episode 603, "14 Chefs Compete" (Fox.com)]
* '''Episode 2 Nominees for elimination (cont'd.):''' Following the replay of the previous episode's disturbance, the confrontation continues, in which Joseph calls Chef Ramsay "nothing but a bitch." Chef Ramsay stood his ground, told Joseph that he had "no respect", and told him to leave the competition. Joseph proclaimed that any kitchen would be proud to have him. Chef Ramsay then went back to the business at hand, and asked Kevin for the nominations—as with Joseph's, they were Andy and Tony, but this time Kevin gave Chef Ramsay valid reasons for the nominations.
* '''Episode 2 Elimination:''' Tony was told to leave Hell's Kitchen.
* '''Team Change:''' With three members short on the blue team, Chef Ramsay had Robert go back to the blue team.
* '''Team Challenge:''' At 2 A.M., the contestants were awakened with lights and sirens from fire trucks. However, there was no fire, but there was a team challenge—serve the firefighters a pasta meal, as an exercise in teamwork and planning; the first to serve all firefighters on its side wins. The red team won.
* '''Award / Punishment:''' The red team go by helicopter to spend a day at the [http://huntingtonbeach.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/ Pacific Waters Spa]. The blues clean up the firefighters' engines, to be followed by cleaning up the dining area. However, during the engine cleanings, Dave sprained his wrist, while Kevin sprained both ankles. After treatment, both opted to stay in the competition.
* '''Service:''' In this service, Dave and Lovely were assigned to wait tables. Lovely was criticised for taking 42 minutes to place an order, due to her handwriting, as well as a customer requesting a rare Balmoral wine. Tennille was using too much oil in her scallops, and continued to do so against the advice of her teammates, and Chef Ramsay. Both teams were able to complete their service, with the reds finishing first; the blue team had one order to go and was poised to win, but Robert forgot to cook the salmon. However, the blues won the service after all, based on comment cards from the customers—83% to the reds' 81%.
* '''Nominees for elimination:''' Ariel was Best of Worst, and was told to select two of her teammates for elimination; she selected Lovely and Tennille.
* '''Elimination:''' As two contestants were eliminated after the last service—notably Joseph, for his behavior—Chef Ramsay decided no one will be eliminated. Chef Ramsay then had parting words, playing off of Joseph's diatribe -- "I'm nobody's bitch."
* '''Chef Ramsay's Reason:''' "Lovely and Tennille may think they've just received a gift, but what I have in store for them tomorrow will have them running for the door." ''(No reasons were given for Joseph's or Tony's eliminations, though Tony got the "coat hook and burning picture" routine after his elimination, before moving on to the team challenge.)''

===Episode 4===
* '''Original airdate:''' August 4, 2009
* '''Episode recap:''' [http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen/recaps/s6_e4.htm ''Hell's Kitchen'' - Episode 604, "13 Chefs Compete" (Fox.com)]
* '''Team Challenge:''' Contestants, paired in groups of two, are to make sausages, by hand. The first team to make six strings of sausages to Chef Ramsay's specifications wins. The red team won, 6 strings to the blue team's four.
* '''Award / Punishment:''' The red team go to the [http://oldworld.ws/ Old World Village] restaurant in [[Huntington Beach, California|Huntington Beach]], where they will celebrate in their very own [[Oktoberfest celebrations|Oktoberfest]]. The blues must clean up the dorms of both teams. The punishment had especially taken a mental toll on Robert, who has yet to win a single challenge himself. When Sous Chef Scott told him to keep focusing on the competition, Robert broke his broom in a fit of anger. Also, Dave receives a call from his doctor, informing him that his sprained wrist was actually a fracture, and he must come to the hospital to have a cast put on his wrist for two weeks, rendering his left arm immobile; this had led to Dave contemplating on quitting the competition, but, after seeking advice from Chef Ramsay, he opted to stay.
* '''Service:''' Tonight's service featured numerous celebrities as customers, including [[Melinda Clarke]], [[Dwight Freeney]], [[Tom Green]], [[John O'Hurley]], and [[Christopher "Kid" Reid]]. Jim and Ariel would have to prepare an [[Amuse-bouche]] appetizer. During this, Jim was too slow, talking to the customers. The Blue team had two fewer members since Dave had left to have his arm placed in a cast. (Dave would join in later on in the service.) Jim was taking too long talking with the customers. Andy's lamb was undercooked, and he sent raw chicken. On the Red team, Lovely had trouble keeping track of the orders while Tek had difficulties on the appetizer station as John O'Hurley sent back his capolini, as it was too salty. Dave came back for service and moved quickest with only one hand on the desserts station. When each side had three entree tickets remaining, it became a race for the finish—the blue team won after serving all their entrees in a close finish. In the post-mortem that followed, Suzanne asked Chef Ramsay for a "play-by-play" of their losing service—Chef Ramsay responded, "Take it on the ****ing chin, with a little bit of respect. End of ****ing story -- you lost." Chef Ramsay also pointed out that despite only having "eleven hands" (compared to the women's 14), the Blue team was still able to complete service ahead of the Red team.
* '''Nominees for elimination:''' Sabrina was Best of Worst, and was told to select two of her teammates for elimination; she selected Lovely and Tek.
* '''Elimination:''' After asking Suzanne who she would choose for elimination, Chef Ramsay told Lovely to leave Hell's Kitchen.
* '''Chef Ramsay's Reason:''' "If people were named for their cooking, her name wouldn't be Lovely, it would be Useless."

===Episode 5===
* '''Original airdate:''' August 11, 2009
* '''Episode recap:''' [http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen/recaps/s6_e5.htm ''Hell's Kitchen'' - Episode 605, "12 Chefs Compete" (Fox.com)]
* '''Special Service:''' [[United States Marine Corps|Marine]] [[Staff Sergeant]] Otis James has returned home after service in [[Iraq]]. To celebrate his return, Chef Ramsay will be giving him, his family and friends a special service, featuring Otis' favorite foods.
* '''Team Challenge:''' Each team has 45 minutes to cook up one appetizer and two entrees, using pointers given by Otis' wife as a guide. She only gave the instructions to Robert and Suzanne, who then needed to relay the info to their team. Mrs. James would also determine, by taste, which dish would Otis like best; the team with the most selected dishes wins. The blue team won two dishes to one.
* '''Award / Punishment:''' In addition to the blue team's menu for the celebration being cooked on both sides of the dining room, the blue team also spent the day flying in a mock [[dogfight]] with professional aviators from [http://www.aircombat.com/ Air Combat USA]. The red team must prepare the dining room for the celebration, to the specifications of Chef Ramsay's wife, Tana.
* '''Service:''' The blue team managed to serve all their entrees successfully, with few flaws. By the time their service was completed, however, the red team had yet to serve even one entree. This was due to the fact that many foods were sent to the pass raw (such as the lobster in Amanda's surf and turf), or overcooked (like Tek's steaks). Since absolutely nothing was being done, Chef Ramsay dismissed the red team and had the blues finish up the service for them, after they completed their own service.
* '''Nominees for elimination:''' As no entrees were sent out from the red team in this service (before the blue team stepped in), the red team was told to select two of their teammates for elimination, not only based on this service, but based on the competition as a whole. They selected Tennille and Tek. Tennille, however, thought she improved in that night's service, and thought Amanda should have been nominated, so Chef Ramsay decided to have Amanda come up as well.
* '''Elimination:''' After all three nominees stepped forward to state their case, Chef Ramsay told Tek to leave Hell's Kitchen.
* '''Chef Ramsay's Reason:''' "I kept on waiting for Tek to emerge. She couldn't even handle her station. Tek had a total meltdown."

===Episode 6===
* '''Original airdate:''' August 18, 2009
* '''Episode recap:''' [http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen/recaps/s6_e6.htm ''Hell's Kitchen'' - Episode 606, "11 Chefs Compete" (Fox.com)]
* '''Team Challenge:''' Each team has 45 minutes to create a low-calorie meal, consisting of an appetizer, an entree and a desert, with the entire meal containing less than 700 calories; the team with the most items selected by Chef Ramsay wins. The red team got points in all three categories; the men got points only in the appetizer category.
* '''Award / Punishment:''' In addition to the red team's low-calorie menu being cooked on both sides of the dining room, the red team also spent the day at [[Venice Beach, California|Venice Beach]], being taught how to play [[volleyball]] by Olympic silver medalist [[Annett Davis]]. In addition, they were also given a gift basket, which includes a Vitamix blender and a copy of Chef Ramsay's book, ''Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite''. The blues spent the day prepping both sides for that night's service. In addition, they also drove a Conference Bike (an elaborate, multi-person, pedal-operated vehicle)<ref name="conf">http://www.conferencebike.com/</ref> to a market to pick up more produce. The operation of this vehicle was more than Robert could take—after returning to Hell's Kitchen, he was rushed to a hospital, experiencing shortness of breath and dizziness. Because of this, he was unable to participate in that night's service.
* '''Service:''' On the blue team, Andy failed to pay attention to Chef Ramsay's orders—each time, when asked how many of something was on order, Andy gave a different number. In addition, Andy repeatedly cooked the scallops incorrectly; he also undercooked the halibut, before overcooking the same piece. Jim dragged the team at the start of service by continually cooking the risotto incorrectly until Chef Scott was told to take over the station. Dave got yelled at by Chef Scott because he was cooking garnish for the wrong dish. On the red team, Ariel "boiled" the scallops, while the entrees were being returned due to them being undercooked, especially the pork, which Sabrina took the heat for. Undercooked pork is a [[Trichinosis|potential health risk]]. Tennille was almost booted out of the competition when she back-talked at Chef Ramsay over not making enough mashed potatoes, but was allowed to return. Since the service went nowhere, Chef Ramsay ordered the kitchen shut down.
* '''Nominees for elimination:''' As both teams were losers on that night's service, both must nominate one from each team. The red team nominated Sabrina; the blue team nominated Andy. However, Van asked Chef Ramsay "Where's Robert?" Chef Ramsay said that Robert will not be eligible for elimination, as he was hospitalized, though he may be taken out of the competition if he does not participate in the next service.
* '''Elimination:''' Chef Ramsay decided to go off the board and told Jim to leave Hell's Kitchen, telling him "You're not the [[Tin Woodman|Tinman]] and I'm not the ****ing [[Wizard of Oz (character)|Wizard of Oz]]. I can't give you a heart." <nowiki>[sic]</nowiki>
* '''Chef Ramsay's reason:''' "At times, I thought Jim was sleepwalking, but then I realized that he just had no passion. And that's why it was time for him to leave Hell's Kitchen."

===Episode 7===
* '''Original airdate:''' August 25, 2009
* '''Episode recap:''' [http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen/recaps/s6_e7.htm ''Hell's Kitchen'' - Episode 607, "10 Chefs Compete" (Fox.com)]
* '''Team Challenge:''' Each team rolled a die which had letters on twelve sides. Whichever letter it showed, the chef had to name an ingredient starting with that letter. They then had to cook using the ingredients. The Red Team ended up with rabbit, Haricot Verts (Green Beans), Potato, Garlic, and Ham Hock. The Blue Team ended up with Haddock, Figs, Angel Hair Pasta, Apple, and Tomato. The Blue team won the challenge, mainly because the Red team had too much garlic in their dish.
* '''Award / Punishment:''' The Blue Team went on a flight to [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]] where they toured the city in a limousine and then got to stay a night in a high class suite at the [[Palms Casino Resort]]. The Red Team had to unload and unpack boxes of food being delivered to Hell's Kitchen, including wine for Jean-Phillippe. As well, the Red team had to perform inventory of the kitchen as well as cleaning and prepping for the next service. Finally, the Red Team was awoken at 1:15AM to accept yet another delivery of food.
* '''Service:''' The men were down a man as Robert was still in the hospital, while the women were sick of Suzanne. Just before service began Robert returned. The men thought the team dynamic worked better without Robert, and as a result Robert wandered around doing nothing for the pre-service, finally going upstairs to eat a cheeseburger. Robert was told he did not have a heart attack but needed to know his limits. Each team had a [[Chef's table]] on their side of the kitchen. Throughout service each team kept forgetting to service the Chef's Table. When it came time for Van to talk with the chefs on the Blue side he completely forgot what he was cooking on the fish station. As well, two of Van's fish dishes were sent back as they still had pieces of plastic wrap on them. Robert made mistakes on the meat station, making the meat less than the size of the bone itself. The Red Team were doing well throughout service but hit a slight snag on the pasta. Amanda caught hell from Chef Ramsay because she didn't have her food ready, due to Ariel not having the pasta ready. Chef Ramsay scolded Kevin for not stopping what he was doing to regroup with Chef Ramsay. Finally, Robert's rabbit was raw, so Chef Ramsay told the Blue Team to shut down. The Red Team finished their service with both Chef's Table chefs saying they would love to return, while the Blue Team's Chef's Table chefs said 'thanks, but no thanks'. The Blue Team were the night's losers, with Dave named Best of the Worst, giving him the duty to name two contestants to leave Hell's Kitchen.
* '''Nominees for elimination:''' Robert for his weak service, and health problems. Van was the other nominee, due to the issues of the plastic wrap on cooked fish. Andy was also brought forward by Chef Ramsay due to issues in past performances. This led to Robert constantly railing against Andy during the elimination process.
* '''Elimination:''' Robert was sent out. Chef Ramsay let him go due to the fact that he's had more opportunity in the competition than any other contestant. During his exit, he was paid a retrospect montage that is usually only reserved for eliminated contestants on the united black team.
* '''Chef Ramsay's reason:''' "Robert's closing plea was quite entertaining. But I'm not looking for a performer, I'm looking for a Head Chef. And Robert's not that guy."

===Episode 8===
* '''Original airdate:''' September 1, 2009
* '''Episode recap:''' [http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen/recaps/s6_e8.htm ''Hell's Kitchen'' - Episode 608, "9 Chefs Compete" (Fox.com)]
* '''Team Challenge:''' The contestants participate in a blind taste test to see how refined the chefs' palates are. Chefs are paired off and blindfolded as well as having their ears covered with headphones. Since red team was down one extra person over the blue team Tennille is told to sit out. Each chef is then given 4 ingredients to taste and they have to identify it correctly to receive points for their teams. The team with the most points wins. The red team won, correctly identifying 6 ingredients, while the blue team identified only 4.
* '''Award / Punishment:''' The red team went to [http://la.darkdining.com/ Opaque] at the [http://www.vloungela.com/#?id=0 V Lounge] in [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]], [[California]] with Chef Ramsey for a "dining in the dark" experience. The blue team stayed behind to make [[sorbet]] for tonight's service, as well as take in a delivery of fruit and clean the glasses for the sorbet. In addition, each blue team member drinks a smoothie, consisting of gourmet entrees mixed in a blender.
* '''Service:''' The blue team was able to complete their service with few flaws, though the most serious involved Andy running out of mashed potatoes for the last few remaining orders; Dave was able to successfully cook up a new batch in short order, despite his left arm being in the cast. The red team had serious problems during the service; at one point, Chef Ramsay forced Sabrina to eat her lamb, after she undercooked it when Suzanne pressured her to put out the lamb after she had cooked her Sea Bass early. Later, Suzanne was in the firing line for holding up a table due to more problems with her Sea Bass. Chef Ramsay insisted on redoing the entire table's orders, just to make a point. Close to the end of dinner service, Amanda attempted to assist Suzanne in cooking halibut only to undercook it instead. Nevertheless, both teams completed their service, with the blue team the winners. Chef Ramsay especially singled out Dave for saving the service for his team with the mashed potatoes.
* '''Nominees for elimination:''' Tennille was the Best of Worst for her team; Chef Ramsay told her to choose two for elimination -- Sabrina for missing her place in the kitchen to help the team succeed; and Suzanne, for lack of teamwork and arrogance, "throwing people under the bus" because she views everything as personal against her. Chef Ramsay orders a third chef, Amanda, to step forward for elimination.
* '''Elimination:''' Chef Ramsay told Amanda to leave Hell's Kitchen.
* '''Chef Ramsay's reason:''' "Amanda was a sweet girl, but sweet girls don't make great head chefs."
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===Episode 9===
* '''Original airdate:''' September 8, 2009
* '''Episode recap:''' [http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen/recaps/s6_e9.htm ''Hell's Kitchen'' - Episode 609, "8 Chefs Compete" (Fox.com)]
* '''Team Challenge:''' Each team had 20 minutes to make four [[crêpe]]s -- one each for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Chef Ramsay and Jean-Philippe decided which ones were best. The red team won, 3 to 2.
* '''Award / Punishment:''' The red team learned how to be [[mime artist]]s, followed by dining at [http://www.lacachettebistro.com/ La Cachette Bistro] in [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]], where they were served [[foie gras]]. The blue team prepared both kitchens for a [[french cuisine|French-themed service]]; in addition, they also dined on more primitive French cuisine -- [[beef tounge|cow tongue]], [[baguette]]s and [[head cheese]]. Prior to the start of service, Andy accidentally sliced off his fingertips while using a [[mandoline]] to slice potatoes, requiring medical assistance -- he returned at the start of service.
* '''Service:''' Suzanne made several errors, including undercooking and overcooking the lamb and cutting meat too early. Sabrina also underseasoned the risotto, forcing Chef Ramsay to grab Dave's risotto for comparison. Sabrina was reprimanded by Chef Ramsay for underspicing the [[frog legs]]. Andy failed to do many of his tasks, and in one simple task, making the salad, Chef Ramsay accused Andy from putting in too much dressing. Andy's reasoning for his mistakes was that his fingers on his left hand were injured (as he uses his left hand to accomplish most tasks), but Chef Ramsay begged to differ, as Kevin and Dave were working well in their tasks, despite their injuries. Dave, at one point, was doing many cooking tasks simultaneously, to the pleasure of Chef Ramsay (who stated that Dave "was a better cook with one arm"). Chef Ramsay would eventually kick Andy, Sabrina, and Suzanne out of the kitchen for too many mistakes, forcing the remaining members to complete their services alone -- especially on the red team, where Tennille and Ariel completed service by themselves, with help from Sous Chef Heather.
* '''Nominees for elimination:''' With neither team winning, Chef Ramsay decided that the entire group decide which two should leave Hell's Kitchen. As a group, they chose Suzanne and Andy.
* '''Elimination:''' Chef Ramsay told Andy to leave Hell's Kitchen. Before Andy left, Chef Ramsay complimented him on having a big heart, but also added that he had to "stop panicking". After elimination, Chef Ramsay summoned Sabrina to step forward as he had continuing concerns about her performance.
* '''Team Change:''' Chef Ramsay told Suzanne to take off her jacket and informed her she will be working with the Blue Team, beginning next episode.
* '''Chef Ramsay's reason:''' "Andy has had good and bad moments in Hell's Kitchen. Unfortunately, most of them were bad."

==External links==
* [http://www.fox.com/hellskitchen Official Hell's Kitchen Website at Fox]
* [http://fearlesschef.com/ Andy Husbands Website]
* [http://www.chefkevincottle.com/bio.php Kevin Cottle's Website]

==References==
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