Mexico

The teams cook up tasty tacos for Julio César Chávez, Martha Higareda and Mariana Camacho. Chef Enrique Olvera issues a prickly Final Plate challenge.

Spain

Ana Polvorosa, Miguel Bosé and Borja Beneyto judge a savory array of paellas, and chef Andoni Aduriz selects a slippery Final Plate ingredient.

UK

It's sausage-making time as Cat Deeley, Gary Lineker and Jay Rayner order up an English breakfast. Chef Clare Smyth puts a humble veggie center stage.

Brazil

Nine teams tackle feijoada for Alessandra Ambrosio, Bebel Gilberto and Josimar Melo. Chef Helena Rizzo highlights the roots of her native cuisine.

India

Hasan Minhaj, R. Madhavan and Rashmi Uday Singh ask for butter chicken -- with a twist. Chef Vineet Bhatia picks a tropical star ingredient.

USA

The contestants reinvent Thanksgiving dinner for Dax Shepard, Colin Hanks and Sam Sifton. Chef Grant Achatz seeks creative spins on a fall staple.

Italy

Six teams vie to dazzle Andrea Petrini, Alessandro Del Piero and Eleonora Cozzella with pasta. Chef Carlo Cracco opts for a complex final ingredient.

Japan

Emotions run high as the teams prepare kaiseki for Hikari Mori, Yuji Ayabe and Akiko Katayama. Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa draws inspiration from the sea.

France

After a daunting hare à la royale challenge judged by François-Régis Gaudry and Estérelle Payany, chef Anne-Sophie Pic serves up the last team test.

The Finale

The finalists go solo to create distinctive signature dishes for a panel of all nine legendary chefs -- but only one will earn a spot at their table.