Top Chef > Season 9 > Episode 9 BBQ Pit Wars - Top Chef Episodes Online

Overseasoning a dish is pretty unforgiveable on Top Chef , but "Malibu" Chris Crary didn't think his ultra-salty rub for his team's barbeque meat would doom him. "I knew I made a mistake, but I didn't think it was going to be me at all," he tells TVGuide. more

If you'll remember, there was kind of a conflict brewing between Beverly and Heather up until two weeks ago, when Heather was eliminated. http://www.buddytv.com/articles/top-chef/top-chef-recap-tragedy-of-the-43334.aspx

With Heather out of the picture, Sarah stepped up as the resident insufferable drama queen. Nathan Myhrvold made for one of the best, most legit guest judges ever. http://tvrecaps.ew.com/recap/top-chef-texas-episode-9/

It's a barbecue challenge at The Salt Lick in Austin, but making huge quantities of food in extreme heat catches up to one unlucky chef. http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/starr-raving/posts/recap-top-chef-bbq-pit-wars

During a Top Chef: Texas challenge, Sarah finds that the heat is more than she can take. Reluctantly, she allows the medics to take her to the hospital, leaving her at risk for elimination. Uh oh... | Original Air Date: January 4 at 10/9c more