Quick answer
Next Level Chef season 5 ran from January 29, 2026 to May 21, 2026 on FOX (16 episodes).
- U.S. premiere
- January 29, 2026
- Where
- FOX
- Time
- Varies by station
- Episodes
- 16
- Finale
- May 21, 2026
Season 5 episode schedule (U.S.)
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions - Pro Chefs | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Auditions - Social Media Chefs | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Auditions - Home Chefs | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 4 | The Draft/Taco Party | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Sea Monsters | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Bowl in One | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Service, Please! | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 8 | Mini Gordon | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 9 | Ale's Well That Ends Well | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 10 | Cowboy Cooking | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 11 | The In-Season Tournament | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 12 | Use Your Noodle | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 13 | A Toast to America's 250th | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 14 | The Ultimate Goal | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 15 | Building a Legacy | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 16 | The Final Level | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
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Common questions
How many seasons of Next Level Chef are there?
Next Level Chef has 5 seasons and 72 episodes listed, with the first airing on January 2, 2022.
Is Next Level Chef still on?
Next Level Chef is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 21, 2026.
Where can I watch Next Level Chef?
Next Level Chef originally aired on FOX in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check FOX's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.
When was the first episode of Next Level Chef season 5?
Season 5 episode 1 premiered on Thursday, January 29, 2026 on FOX.
About Next Level Chef
Next Level Chef is a food and reality series that aired on FOX, running since 2022 with 5 seasons and 72 episodes. Next Level Chef is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 21, 2026.
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