The Mission Chef competitors learn about various spices and prepare for their timed food preparation test.

The contestants are divided into groups of three to begin the task of preparing a dish to be graded by their mentors.

While some people on Gorgona Island search for the tiny blue anole lizard, others are determined to spot enormous humpback whales.

The Kikiriki crew debates about who among them (and the animals!) is the "most animal" of all.

Our third and final guitar lesson with Cristhian from Colombia.

And now for the audience's favorite segment: the Top Three!

One of the instructors from Mission Chef explains what cooking means to him as well as the discipline required to cook professionally.

Casimiro gets some education about what constitutes animal mistreatment.

The manner in which waste disposal is handled is of essential importance to the ecosystems of the island of Gorgona.

Life has taught each one of these underprivileged, young parents who aspire to be chefs to fight for what they want and try to do their best for their children. Now, the time has come to show what they're willing to do to take it one step further.

Our tour guide, Belisario, tells us about some conservation efforts in an area of Gorgona Natural National Park which used to be a prison.

The second round Mission Chef finalists get schooled on the strict hygienic requirements of the kitchen.

Check out the video for Colombian music artist, Cynthia Montaño's upbeat single, "Chontaduro."

Inés Alomia speaks to us about the role gastronomy has historically played to bring people together in her native Colombia.

Not even the mayor is immune to the chaos of the city's water shortage.