Hell's Kitchen Season 4 Episode 1 15 Chefs Compete ( Air Date 2008-04-01 ) Genre Reality category. Overview "Season four begins with 15 hopefuls playing to win a job as a chef along side Gordon Ramsey in his L.A. restaurant. The contestants will be divided into teams of 'men vs. women' after preparing their signature dish. Gordon will be impressed by most of the entries, but one will make him retch.".