Synopsis for
"Hell's Kitchen"
Episode #4.15 (2008)

When we last saw Christina and Petrozza, the latter had to choose Matt or Jen to become the final member of his all-star cooking team.

"Matt is a freaking lunatic," Petrozza tells the camera. "And Jen? She can be a bitch."

Petrozza ultimately picks bitchiness over lunacy, meaning Christina gets Matt. The teams are now set. With 10 hours to go before the split restaurant open, Petrozza and Christina plan their respective dinners.

Jen and Matt, meanwhile, aren't thrilled to be working for former competitors.

"I can't believe Chef Ramsay didn't give me the opportunity to grab a spot in the final two," Jen says.

"Christina made my jaw drop," Matt says. "That girl had an attitude. I had no respect for her."

Christina tells Matt that he was her inspiration for the risotto portion of her meal. Flattered, Matt says that she has earned his respect. Christina later tells the camera that her inspiration line was just a clever ruse to calm the big guy down. Nicely played, Christina.

Petrozza, meanwhile, hasn't even written down the details of his menu. Jen compares working for Petrozza to being one of those "people playing the violin when the Titanic was going down."

The dinner service prep begins while construction continues on the restaurants. Back in the kitchen, Jen asks Chef Ramsay for a "letter of recommendation." Christina calls her move "classless." "I officially hate her," Corey says.

Matt, meanwhile, is acting like a lunatic. Jen, meanwhile, is acting like a "bitch." This could get ugly.

Back from break, only one hour remains before Hell's Kitchen opens. It's time for Chef Ramsay to examine the menus.

Christina has prepared beef sliders (appetizer), New York strip steak with succotash (entrée) and a tropical sundae (dessert). Chef Ramsay would have preferred a selection of meats and fishes for the appetizer, but likes the entrée and the dessert well enough -- even if they are a bit unimaginative.

Petrozza has prepared lobster strudel (appetizer), filet mignon with risotto and onion ring (entrée) and vanilla soufflé (dessert). Chef Ramsay says the appetizer is overcooked. He also thinks the risotto is "stiff," but loves the dessert.

The two chefs go back to make corrections on their dishes. Chef Ramsay calls Petrozza's menu "dangerous" and Christina's too "safe." Both could use some work.

"The next service for one of you will be in my L.A. restaurant," he says. "One of you will become the executive chef. It doesn't get any bigger than this. I will be watching you both very carefully. How you handle your brigade. How you handle pressure."

Hells Kitchen opens. It's on.

Customer reviews plus Chef Ramsays observations will determine the winners. Christina yells out the first order. Petrozza yells out orders. Both kitchens are en fuego.

Bobby sends up some cold lobster strudel. Petrozza sends it back. Bobby sends out great strudel. Petrozza thanks his buddy profusely. The diners call it "delicious."

Christina's kitchen is falling behind. Louross needs help on salads, so Matt is recruited to help. Unfortunately, Matt is a little bit slow. "No offense, but salad is easy," Christina tells the camera.

Petrozza's kitchen is also having some trouble. Jen's salad station has run out of cheese. Bobby's appetizer station has run out of strudel. Thinking fast. Petrozza tells Bobby to whip up some lobster risotto instead. Problem solved.

Christina's kitchen begins sending out entrees. HOWEVER, food is being sent back. The New York strip is "lukewarmish," according to a customer. The kitchen close to chaos, Christina has some very Chef Ramsay-like words for her staff. They are soon caught up.

Now Petrozza's kitchen has fallen behind. The diners are waiting ... and waiting. Chef Ramsay tells Petrozza to ask for help at the line. Ben and Jen lend a hand and the food is soon served.

"Petrozza deserves it," Ben says. "He really does."

Matt has sent up raw fish. "How can you do that to her?" Chef Ramsay yells. Matt tells Chef Ramsay to "shut up already." Chef Ramsay politely wonders if Matt wouldn't mind "shutting the f*** up" and concentrating.

Jen's crummy attitude is also deep-sixing Petrozza's team. She can't even seem to fry an onion ring. Chef Ramsay lays down the law. "There's no need to be f***ing disrespectful." He calls her "Miss Sabotage." We're guessing that letter of recommendation isn't coming anytime soon.

Two hours into dinner service, Christina's service is at a standstill. Chef Ramsay threatens to step in and take over. Christina tells him "no, chef" and gets on Matt's case. Matt responds by sending up a perfect fish dish.

Dessert is served and, soon, the dinner service is over.

"Honestly, this evening, more highs than lows," Chef Ramsay.

He sends Christina and Petrozza upstairs to the dorms. The rest of the kitchen staff is dismissed. Later, Chef Ramsay summons the cooks to his office.

"Making this decision has been sheer agony for me," Chef Ramsay says. "I went back and forth a number of times."

But there can be only one. Christina and Petrozza step up to the doors.

"The person whose door opens will be the new executive chef at my restaurant," says an uncharacteristically soft-spoken Chef Ramsay.

The two put their hands on the door handles. Chef Ramsay counts backwards from three. The contestants turn the handles. The open door belongs to ... Christina. She is the winner of Hell's Kitchen.

"I am so happy on like 10 different levels," Christina says.

Upstairs, Chef Ramsay hugs Petrozza. He heads downstairs and congratulates Christina.

"Christina had the least amount of experience coming into Hell's Kitchen," Chef Ramsay says. "But she had the best potential across all the chefs."

The party continues. Chef Ramsay gets the final word. Naturally.

"Of all the Hell's Kitchens, this has been the one with the most ups and downs," he says. "Right now, it's time for me to get the f*** out of Hell's Kitchen."

Yes, chef.