Competitors race to turn everyday items into extraordinary three-course meals. This competition is all about skill, speed and ingenuity - and only one chef will impress the judges enough to survive the chopping block.
EPISODE 1
Pie in the Sky
Four chefs set out to make perfect pies, and one chef scrambles in the appetizer round when a competitor declines to share a coveted pantry ingredient.
EPISODE 2
Pickled Tricks
Four chefs are eager to show off their pickling talents, and the baskets are packed with pickled goodness.
EPISODE 3
Deli Duel
Four delicatessen pros take over the Chopped Kitchen to prove that sandwiches are just the start of their culinary expertise.
EPISODE 4
Taco Throwdown
Crunchy or soft, minimalist or filled to the max, it's taco time; the chefs find a beverage and a seafood surprise in the first basket.
EPISODE 5
Sexy Feast
When the Chopped baskets contain aphrodisiacs, the judges expect the competitors to come through with some sexy dishes.
EPISODE 6
Pride and Pea Tendrils
An orange powder provides some colorful inspiration in the first round. A savory cake is not exactly the prized protein the chefs were hoping for.
Ted Allen
Alex Guarnaschelli
Marc Murphy
Amanda Freitag
Marcus Samuelsson
Aarón Sánchez
Chris Santos
Scott Conant
Maneet Chauhan
Christian Petroni
Eddie Jackson
