Name: Chopped
Released: 2009-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy

TV Show · Game Show

Hosted by Ted Allen, Chopped is a high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets "chopped" by our panel of esteemed culinary luminaries until the last man or woman left standing claims victory.

2009 · 41m

Starring Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy

Director Michael Pearlman

EPISODE 1

Every 'wich Way

A celebration of the sandwich; beef brisket appetizer sandwiches; entree-worthy sandwiches made from pork shoulder and pate; dessert sandwiches made with Thai curry paste and chocolate-covered espresso beans.

41 min
EPISODE 2

Viewers' Choice Ingredients

The mystery baskets contain ingredients suggested by fans on social media; a frightfully difficult protein in round one; in the second round, boxed macaroni and cheese; a giant egg and some mushy fruit are at play in the dessert round.

41 min
EPISODE 3

Again!

Four losing chefs return seeking redemption; skate and pomegranate molasses appetizers; in the entree round, the competitors work with a boozy ice cream and a British pudding.

41 min
EPISODE 4

Say Cheese!

In the first round, the chefs must make creative use of blue cheese and goats cheese in their appetizer plates; in the entree round, two French cheeses must be used with chicken thighs and garlic scapes.

41 min
EPISODE 5

Chocolate Rush!

Every basket contains chocolate; In the first round, chocolate is paired with pork chops; the entree round contain beef and dark chocolate; milk chocolate and graham cracker desserts.

41 min
EPISODE 6

Double Trouble

Four cooking duos compete; in the first round, the couples make appetizers that include date vinegar and chili-garlic-coated peas; the entree round basket contains a lively sea critter and sweet potato patties.

41 min