Marc Murphy

Four talented junior chefs are ready to prove their expertise in the kitchen to judges Marc Murphy, actress Debby Ryan and Geoffrey Zakarian. In the first round the young competitors figure out what to do with poor man's lobster.

The young chefs set out to make pleasant pheasant dishes in the appetiser round, then the entrée basket features something gummy and some yummy ducks. For dessert, one of the competitors must quickly come up with a backup plan.

The junior chefs are challenged to make a holiday meal for the judges, beginning with duck and veggie appetisers. Then, stockings and wreaths made from common foods create a festive feel in the entree round.

School's out, but it's time to make the grade by cooking for the judges: chef Roble Ali, actress Jennie Garth and chef Marc Murphy. Some funny cookies and a lean meat are part of the appetiser basket puzzle.

Guy Fieri welcomes the four remaining chefs for epic semifinal battles; the two left standing face off in a final head-to-head championship battle, with the winner taking home the championship belt and $100,000 in cash.

Four kid chefs throw down in the Chopped Kitchen! In the first round, ground beef and chocolate present a conundrum, then an entree ingredient looks like a giant baked potato and the dessert basket holds a patriotic snack.