Top Chef
Desserts Fit For A Queen
TV Flash files “Desserts Fit For A Queen” as hour 331 of 338 in the TV Flash guide — Top Chef (2006–present) on Bravo, season 23, episode 7, aired 2026-04-20, 75 min.
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How this hour is filed
This leaf is S23E07: listed hour 331 of 338 in the Top Chef guide, hour 7 of 14 in season 23. It aired 2026-04-20 (75 min). The listed hour before it is “Going Whole Hog” (S23E06). Next is “Restaurant Wars” (S23E08).
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"Southern Charm" stars Madison LeCroy and Craig Conover join Kristen Kish in the Top Chef kitchen for a Quickfire inspired by Cracker Barrel's all-day menu. The chefs must split into teams of three and prepare three meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner, each inspired by southern classics. Later, actress and guest judge Melissa Benoist joins a regal celebration in honor of Queen Charlotte's birthday and the 20th anniversary of "Top Chef," tasking the chefs with creating a dessert for the judges along with 60 superfans.
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Where does Desserts Fit For A Queen sit in the Top Chef guide?
S23E07 is listed hour 331 of 338 — hour 7 of 14 in season 23, season 23 episode 7.
When did Top Chef S23E07 air?
Desserts Fit For A Queen aired 2026-04-20 and is listed at 75 minutes.
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