Bailey tells the interns they must complete dozens of basic procedures before being allowed back in surgery; things are awkward between Simone and Lucas; Amelia comes up with a solution to a complicated surgery.

In the second half of the finale, the final three chefs must create one dish on each level of the kitchen in just 90 minutes. It is up to the chefs to determine how much time they use on the bottom and middle levels, which will determine how much time they have to make their final dish on the top level. Eighteen chefs began the journey, three will cook in the finale, and only one will win the one-year mentorship, $250,000 and the title of Next Level Chef.

In Part I of the two-hour Season Two finale, each chef must select two different boxes, each representing a state and its local ingredients, then will have to conceive a dish that seamlessly infuses both into one unforgettable and inventive fusion dish

The chefs are asked to reimagine an old classic — surf and turf.

The chefs are faced with their toughest challenge yet, baking a next-level dessert.

The remaining chefs must elevate their dish by frying their entree, a process that proves difficult.

Cheese, nuts and charcuterie meats prove difficult for the chefs to navigate.

The chefs must create one perfect appetizer dish and pair it with a beautiful craft cocktail.

Each person grabs a box with a flag on it and is tasked to make the country’s signature dish.

Chefs are alarmed when they learn the ins and outs of what it takes to make a next level fish dish

Competitors use skill to cook an alcohol-based dish; one chef is eliminated.

Game such as wild boar and elk must be cooked with care and attention.

The chefs are challenged to make a next-level Chinese-inspired dish.

The chefs are challenged with making an upscale sandwich; one chef is eliminated.

The chefs each prepare a dish from Mexico; one contestant is eliminated.

Contestants begin their journey and look to make their first impressions in their respective teams.

Frank unearths an illegal animal smuggling ring while Shred’s first night shift introduces him to the world of Furry parties. Victoria has a secret admirer, and Emily is hellbent on helping her figure out who it is. Patel and Templeton get stuck working together for the day.

Shred’s on the rebound, but Frank doesn’t share his newfound enthusiasm for dating. Emily enlists the team’s help beating Templeton’s precinct in an animal adoption competition. Patel stumbles on an investment opportunity, and Victoria waits on the world’s longest phone hold to set up her citizenship test.

When Shred wallows over Emily’s blossoming relationship with Rick, Frank decides to cheer him up with a special “Shred’s Day” adventure. The group is shocked to learn Victoria is in a green card marriage, and her ‘husband’ wants a divorce. Emily spins out when she discovers that Animal Control Officers are not considered “essential workers,” and Patel tries desperately to satisfy his pregnant wife’s craving for movie theater popcorn.

When the precinct’s beloved mountain lion C-38 dies, Frank takes it especially hard. Shred tries to break up with Camilla before he ruins his chances with Emily.

Frank battles with the idea of getting older when Templeton benches him on the basketball team. Rick asks Emily out on a date, just as Shred realizes he might have a thing for her.

The team welcomes back Patel even though he is still on suspension. Shred and Victoria are called into the principal’s office on a school visit. Rick heads back into the field with Frank.

Animal Control dispatch radios with a goose on the loose. The precinct hosts an adoption day.

Victoria and Patel encounter Fish and Game officers while on a call. Animal Control dispatch radios with a report of an aggressive attack dog on the loose.

Frank and Victoria stakeout a squawking peacock. Emily and Patel attend to Shred.

Emily and Victoria assist Dr. Summers with an alpaca birth. Frank and Patel visit Frank’s dad Jimmy.

Frank and Shred respond to a call of a distressed cow at a fraternity house. Patel learns a wholesome detail about Victoria’s personal life.

Animal Control receives a 9-1-1 call on a bear in a hot tub. Frank questions his night with Dolores.

Animal Control dispatch radios with a cougar sighting. Amit squares off with a kangaroo.

A tech geek tells Frank his rabbits got into his special chocolate bars. Frank and Shred find a python wrapped around a man’s neck.

Shred encounters a wild weasel in an attic. Frank slips his Slim Jim in Shred’s back pocket as they approach a dozen ostriches.