24 in 24: Last Chef Standing hits the burners one last time this Sunday, with Food Network closing out Season 2 on May 25 at 8:00 PM ET. The finale—dubbed “Shift 8: The Final Shift”—caps off the culinary endurance contest with a $75,000 prize on the line and no gas left in the tank.
The network’s ultra-marathon format has pushed its remaining contenders through 24 straight hours of cooking under pressure, and hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi aren’t letting up now. For the final challenge, chefs must execute elevated takes on breakfast, lunch, and dinner while running on fumes.
Judges Antonia Lofaso, Graham Elliot, and Jet Tila return to decide who pulls off the triple service cleanest—and who cracks under the clock. Season 1 handed out $50K and a trip; this year, it’s strictly business, with Food Network sweetening the pot to $75K and the bragging rights that come with surviving the full 24.
The finale positions 24 in 24 as one of the more punishing titles in the network’s competition stable, doubling down on intensity while giving its judging panel and on-screen talent a marquee Sunday slot. Whether the format has long-haul legs remains to be seen, but it’s clear Food Network’s not afraid to lean into exhaustion for stakes.
