Iron Chef America
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About Iron Chef America
Iron Chef America is a reality TV series that premiered on Food Network on January 16, 2005. It has 13 seasons and 236 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 13 Episode 10 "Garces vs Spence", aired on July 22, 2018.
American cooking show based on Fuji Television's Iron Chef, and is the second American adaptation of the series, following the failed Iron Chef USA. Like the original Japanese program, the program is a culinary game show. In each episode, a new challenger chef competes against one of the resident "Iron Chefs" in a one-hour cooking competition based on a secret ingredient or ingredients, and sometimes theme.
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236 episodes · 13 seasons
Season 1
2005 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago
- E14Finale
- E13
13. Iron Chef Puck vs Iron Chef Morimoto
- E12
12. Iron Chef Batali vs Iron Chef Morimoto
- E10
10. Cora vs. Lee
Theme : Potato The Chairman introduces a NEW Iron Chef into the mix, pitting new Iron Chef, Cat Cora against reknowned chef, Alex Lee. See who's cuisine reigns supreme.
- E9
9. Batali vs. Lo
Theme : Mushroom The first all women team challenge Iron Chef Batali in a courageous battle to the finish. See who's cuisine reigns supreme!
- E8
8. Batali vs. Campbell
Theme : Cheese Iron Chef Batali takes on Challenger Scott Campbell. It’s a gooey battle to the extreme. See who’s cuisine reigns supreme!
- E7
7. Morimoto vs. Donna
Theme : Scallops In this battle to the finish, Iron Chef Morimoto takes on Challenger Roberto Donna. See whose cuisine reigns supreme.
- E6
6. Iron Chef Flay vs Govind Armstrong
Theme : Squash Iron Chef Morimoto takes on Vancouver’s favorite, Challenger Rob Feenie in this international battle! See who’s cuisine reigns supreme!
- E5
5. Iron Chef Morimoto vs Rob Feenie
Theme : Crab Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on Challenger Ming Tsai in a battle to remember! See these two great culinary stars go head to head!
- E4
4. Iron Chef Batali vs Michael Laiskonis
Theme : Chocolate and coconut The Chairman introduces a NEW Iron Chef into the mix, pitting new Iron Chef, Cat Cora against reknowned chef, Alex Lee. See who's cuisine reigns supreme.
- E3
3. Flay vs.Tsai
Theme : Duck Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on Challenger Ming Tsai in a battle to remember! See these two great culinary stars go head to head!
- E2
2. Batali vs. Trevino
Theme : Catfish Iron Chef Mario Batali takes on Challenger Roberto Trevino in a battle of huge proportions! See who’s cuisine reigns supreme!
- E1
1. Iron Chef Flay vs Rick Bayless
Theme : Buffalo The first all women team challenge Iron Chef Batali in a courageous battle to the finish. See who's cuisine reigns supreme!
Season 2
2005 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago
- E14
14. Cora vs. Fraser
FinaleTheme : Pork Los Angeles Chef Neal Fraser takes on Iron Chef Cat Cora.
- E13
13. Flay vs. Burke
Theme : Lamb Bobby Flay faces David Burke in the culinary competition.
- E12
12. Batali vs. Dufresne
Theme : Tilapia New York City chef Wylie Dufresne battles Mario Batali.
- E11
11. Iron Chef Flay vs The Too Hot Tamales
Theme : Shrimp Iron Chef Mario Batali takes on challenger Traci Des Jardins.
- E10
10. Iron Chef Morimoto vs Tom Douglas
Theme : Clams Iron Chef Cat Cora takes on Hawaiian challenger Sam Choy.
- E9
9. Batali vs. Murphy
Theme : Crawfish Iron Chef Mario Batali faces Seattle chef Tamara Murphy.
- E8
8. Morimoto vs. Symon
Theme : Asparagus Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto takes on challenger Michael Symon.
- E7
7. Iron Chef Flay vs Michelle Bernstein
Theme : Sweet Onions Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on challenger Michelle Bernstein.
- E6
6. Iron Chef Cora vs Sam Choy
Theme : Turkey Bobby Flay competes against Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger.
- E5
5. Iron Chef Batali vs Traci Des Jardins
Traci Des Jardins enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Mario Batali.
- E4
4. Iron Chef Morimoto vs Aaron Sanchez
The Chairman pits Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto against Aaron Sanchez. See whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E3
3. Iron Chef Flay vs Adam Lang
Theme: Chicken Adam Perry Lang, famed BBQ Chef challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay!
- E2
2. Iron Chef Cora vs Kerry Simon
Theme : Lamb Bobby Flay faces David Burke in the culinary competition.
- E1
1. Iron Chef Batali vs Todd English
A pizza-dough battle pits Iron Chef Mario Batali against chef Todd English. Judges: Donatella Arpaia; Ed Levine and Jeffrey Steingarten.
Season 3
2006 · 24 episodes · Last episode: 19 years ago
- E24
24. Morimoto vs. Cantu
FinaleTheme : Beets Chicago chef Homaro Cantu challenges Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Judges: Melissa Clarke; Naomi Moriyama; Jeffrey Steingarten.
- E23
23. Batali vs. Chalmerkittichai
Theme : Lentils Ian Chalermkittichai and Mario Batali face off in Kitchen Stadium. Judges: Joel Hale; Karine Bakhoum; Monisha Bharadwaj.
- E22
22. Flay vs. Vinczencz
Theme : Citrus fruit Florida chef Johnny Vinczencz faces off with Bobby Flay. Judges: Pamela Denison; Julie Chen; Ed Levine.
- E21
21. Cora vs. Royal
Theme : Ostrich Chefs : Southern chef Walter Royal challenges Iron Chef Cat Cora in this intense battle of ostrich meat.
- E20
20. Batali vs. Blais
Theme : Chickpeas Atlanta chef Richard Blais faces Iron Chef Mario Batali. Judges: Jeff Corwin; Maureen Petrosky; Drew Nieporent.
- E19
19. Flay/De Laurentiis vs. Batali/Ray
Theme : Cranberries Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay team up and compete against Rachael Ray and Mario Batali in Kitchen Stadium.
- E18
18. Cora vs. Campanaro
Theme : Venison Cat Cora faces New York chef Joey Campanaro. Judges: Michael Gelman; Karine Bakhoum; Jeffrey Steingarten.
- E17
17. Cora vs. Faulkner
Theme : Honey Iron chef Cat Cora faces pastry chef Elizabeth Faulkner in Kitchen Stadium. Judges: Mo Rocca; Jeffrey Steingarten; Paquito D'Rivera.
- E16
16. Flay vs. Bull
Theme : Wild boar Chefs : Texas Chef David Bull battles Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
- E15
15. Flay vs. DeChellis
Theme : Chicken eggs Chefs : Chef Josh DeChellis challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay in this battle of chicken eggs.
- E14
14. Morimoto vs. Yeo
Theme : Tofu Chefs : Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto battles against Chef Patricia Yeo
- E13
13. Cora vs. Psilakis
Theme : Puff pastry Chefs : Challenger chef Michael Psilakis goes up against Iron Chef Cat Cora.
- E12
12. Batali vs. Tramonto & Gand
Theme: Fennel Chefs : Iron Chef Mario Batali battles against Chef Gale Gand and Rick Tramonto
- E11
11. Cora vs. Scheib
Theme : Dungeness crab Chefs : Iron Chef Cat Cora battles Former White House chef Walter Scheib
- E10
10. Flay vs. Ouattara
Theme : Frozen peas Chefs : Chef Morou Ouattara faces Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
- E9
9. Morimoto vs. Eme
Theme : Lobster Chefs : Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto battles against Chef Christophe Eme
- E8
8. Flay vs. Lee
Theme : Bacon Chefs : Iron Chef Bobby Flay battles against chef Susur Lee, owner of two restaurants in Toronto
- E7
7. Batali vs. Lefebvre
Theme : Bigeye tuna Chefs : Iron Chef Mario Batali takes on Los Angeles-based chef Ludovic Lefebvre, head chef at Bastide.
- E6
6. Flay vs. Tourondel
Theme : Goat Cheese Chefs : Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on Laurent Tourondel, chef and owner of New York's BLT Steak, BLT Prime, and BLT Fish
- E5
5. Morimoto vs. Donna (Rematch)
Theme : Squid James Beard Award winner Roberto Donna returns to Kitchen Stadium for a rematch against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto
- E4
4. Flay vs. Pagano
Theme : Barramundi Chefs : Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on Hell's Kitchen (US) runner up Ralph Pagano
- E3
3. Cora vs. Shook & Dotolo
Theme : Eggplant Chefs : Iron Chef Cat Cora takes on Eclectic specialists Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo
- E2
2. Flay vs. MacMillan
Theme : American Kobe beef Chefs : Iron Chef Bobby Flay takes on Contemporary American specialist Beau MacMillan
- E1
1. Batali vs. Besh
Theme : Andouille Sausage Chefs : Iron Chef Mario Batali takes on "French" specialty chef John Besh
Season 4
2007 · 9 episodes · Last episode: 19 years ago
- E10
10. Flay vs. Kelly
FinaleTheme: Cowboy Ribeye New York chef Peter Kelly challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay to battle in Kitchen Stadium.
- E9
9. Morimoto vs. Love
Theme: Chiles Texas chef Tim Love and Masaharu Morimoto compete. Judges: Akiko Katayama; Cady Huffman; Jeffrey Steingarten.
- E8
8. Cora vs. Myers
Theme: Oysters Los Angeles chef David Myers is the challenger against Cat Cora. Judges: Soledad O'Brien; Mo Rocca; Karine Bakhoum.
- E7
7. Batali vs. Cosentino
Theme: Garlic San Francisco chef Chris Cosentino faces Mario Batali. Judges: Ted Allen; Jeffrey Steingarten; Donatella Arpaia.
- E6
6. Morimoto vs. Hopkins
Theme: Sablefish
- E5
5. Flay vs. Andres
Theme: Goat
- E4
4. Flay vs. Murphy
Theme: Cowboy Ribeye A grill-off pits Iron Chef Bobby Flay against New York chef Peter Kelly.
- E2
2. Flay vs. Crawford
Theme: Peanuts
- E1
1. Flay vs. Bowles (Chocolate Battle)
Theme: Mango Mixologists Tony Abou-Ganim and Bridget Albert compete alongside chefs Mario Batali and Robert Gadsby, respectively, to pair five original dishes with unique drinks.
Season 5
2007 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago
- E12
12. Morimoto vs Nicotra
FinaleTheme: Kampachi
- E11
11. Cora vs Richards
Theme: Carrots
- E10
10. Cora and Deen vs Florence and Irvine
Theme: Sugar
- E9
9. Symon vs Moore
Theme: Traditional Thanksgiving
- E8
8. Cora vs. Dumont
Theme: Halibut
- E7
7. Batali vs. Clark
Theme: Sugar
- E6
6. Flay vs. Boucher
Theme: Arctic char
- E5
5. Cora vs Tarbell
Theme: Apples
- E4
4. Batali vs. Carmellini
Theme: Blue foot chicken
- E3
3. Cora vs. Guarnaschelli
Theme: Traditional Thanksgiving
- E2
2. Batali vs. Liu
Theme: Milk and cream
- E1
1. Flay vs. Ford
Theme: Opah
Season 6
2008 · 18 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago
- E18
18. Flay vs. Cardoz
FinaleThem: Snails
- E17
17. Flay vs. Garces
Theme: Melon
- E16
16. Morimoto vs. Ophaso
Theme: Curry
- E15
15. Flay vs. Hamilton
Theme: Zucchini
- E14
14. Morimoto vs. Cimarusti
Theme: Blackfish
- E13
13. Symon vs. Bloomfield
Theme: Olives
- E12
12. Flay vs. Samuelsson
Theme: Corn
- E11
11. Batali vs. Bartolotta
Theme: Rice
- E10
10. Flay vs. Iacovone
Theme: Langoustine Chef Bob Iacovone faces Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
- E9
9. Flay vs. Rios
Theme: Tomato
- E8
8. Cora v. Oringer
Theme: Coffee Iron Chef Cat Cora is challenged by chef Ken Oringer.
- E7
7. Morimoto vs. Cole
Theme: Ginger Texas sushi chef Tyson Cole challenges Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
- E6
6. Flay vs. Back
Theme: Spinach It's Las Vegas chef Akita Back against Iron Chef Bobby Flay in this spinach themed battle.
- E5
5. Symon vs. Rubino
Theme: Rabbit Toronto chef Guy Rubino takes on Iron Chef Michael Symon in this kitchen battle of rabbit.
- E4
4. Cora vs. Hillson
Theme: Ham
- E3
3. Flay vs. Kent and Kevin Rathbun
Theme: Elk Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces the Rathbun brothers.
- E2
2. Cora vs. Stupak
Theme: Chocolate Alex Stupak and Iron Chef Cat Cora battle in Kitchen Stadium.
- E1
1. Batali vs. Oliver
Theme: Cobia Jamie Oliver challenges Iron Chef Mario Batali.
Season 7
2008 · 28 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
- E28
28. Flay vs. Morimoto
FinaleIron Chefs Bobby Flay and Masaharu Morimoto battle in Kitchen Stadium while ice carvers Shintaro Okamoto and Takeo Okamoto create additions to the chef's presentations.
- E27
27. Cora vs Phan
Theme: Almonds
- E26
26. Morimoto vs Virant
Theme: Pheasant
- E25
25. Cora vs. Walzog
Theme: Sardines A culinary battle between New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
- E24
24. Morimoto vs Amoroso
Theme: Branzino
- E23
23. Flay vs Gordon
Theme: Berries
- E22
22. Symon vs Culinary Students
Theme: Balsamic vinegar
- E21
21. Morimoto vs Mehta
Theme: Coconut
- E20
20. Cora vs Farmerie
Theme: Maple syrup
- E19
19. Symon vs Kwaku-Dongo
Theme: Artichoke
- E18
18. Symon vs Nawab
Theme: Pineapple
- E17
17. Flay vs Torres
Theme: Bananas
- E16
16. Flay vs Excoffier
Theme: Dorade
- E15
15. Symon vs Kaysen
Theme: Octopus
- E14
14. Morimoto vs Mason
Theme: Skirt Steak
- E13
13. Cora vs. Grieveson
Theme: Butter
- E12
12. Flay vs Kinch
Theme: Cabbage
- E11
11. Cora vs Lahlou
Theme: Redfish
- E10
10. Flay vs Freitag
Theme: Alaskan King Crab
- E9
9. Symon vs Trabocchi
Theme: Basil
- E8
8. Flay vs Tinsley
Theme: Fresh Beans
- E7
7. Symon vs Appleman
Theme: Suckling pig
- E6
6. Symon vs Cora
Theme: Chocolate
- E5
5. Flay and Symon vs Cora and Morimoto
Theme: First Thanksgiving
- E4
4. Symon vs. Cosentino
Theme: Offal
- E3
3. Cora vs. Smith
Theme: Cheddar Cheese
- E2
2. Flay vs. Angerer
Theme: Beer
- E1
1. Symon vs Adjey
Theme: Sturgeon
Season 8
2010 · 32 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
- E32
32. Symon vs. Brock
Theme: Pork fat Charleston based Chef Sean Brock enters Kitchen stadium for the first time to challenge Iron Chef Michael Symon. Can he wow the judges with his culinary creations or fall flat against Iron Chef Symon's offerings? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E31
31. Garces vs Lata: Sparkling Wine Holiday Battle
FinaleTheme : Sparkling wine Chefs : Mike Lata of the restaurant "FIG" (Food is Good), challenges Iron Chef Jose Garces in this holiday episode of Iron Chef America.
- E30
30. Forgione vs Cooper
Theme : Bell Pepper
- E29
29. Flay vs. Greenspan
Theme: Goose After appearing in Next Iron Chef Season 3 Chef Eric Greenspan enters Kitchen Stadium to Challenge Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Will Chef Greenspan wow the judges with his culinary creations, or feel the fiery flames of defeat at Iron Chef Flay's hands? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.
- E28
28. Garces vs. Lee
Theme: Tongue and Cheek Kentucky based Chef Edward Lee enters Kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will Chef Lee's contemporary take on American cuisine earn him a win over Iron Chef Garces, or will he leave with a bitter taste of defeat in his mouth? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E27
27. Cora vs Miranda
Theme: Bourbon Chef Paul Miranda enters kitchen stadium for the first time to challenge Iron Chef Cat Cora to a culinary showdown. Can Chef Miranda muster the culinary courage to defeat Iron Chef Cora? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E26
26. Symon vs Vetri
Theme: Veal Chef Marc Vetri of Philadelphia's Vetri Italian restaurant enters kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon. Will Vetri's treatment of the secret ingredient earn him a win, or will he fall to Iron Chef Symon's cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E25
25. Garces vs. Fukushima
Theme: Mahi-Mahi Chefs Katsuya Fukushima and Ruben Garcia of Café Atlantico enter Kitchen Stadium to challenge our newest Iron Chef Jose Garces. As Chefs under Jose Andres, they turn out inventive and unconventional cuisine in Washington, DC. Will their creativity in Kitchen Stadium win the judges over, or will Iron Chef Garces take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E24
24. Cora vs. Mullen
Theme: Barracuda New York Chef extraordinaire Seamus Mullen enters Kitchen Stadium for the first time since competing in Next Iron Chef season 2 to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora. Will Chef Mullen take what he learned in the Next Iron Chef competition and bring his A game to Kitchen stadium, or will be feel the heat of defeat to Iron Chef Cora? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E23
23. Garces vs. Pomeroy
Theme: Truffles Portland based Chef Naomi Pomeroy enters kitchen stadium to take on the newest Iron Chef Jose Garces.
- E22
22. Cora vs. Kostow
Theme: Oatmeal Chef Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Sonoma California enters Kitchen Stadium to take on fellow Californian Iron Chef Cat Cora. Can Chef Kostow delicate treatment of the ingredients earn him a win, or will he face defeat? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.
- E21
21. Morimoto vs. Cohen
Theme: Broccoli New York based Vegetarian Chef Amanda Cohen enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Morimoto. Will her vegetarian delicacies win over the judges, or will Morimoto take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E20
20. Symon vs. Crenn
Theme: Yoghurt "Next Iron Chef" alum Dominique Crenn battles Iron Chef Michael Symon.
- E19
19. Morimoto vs. Hines
Theme: Pacific cod Seattle chef Maria Hines is the challenger against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
- E18
18. Symon vs. Okuwa
Theme: Uni Makoto Okuwa, a former sous chef to Masaharu Morimoto, enters Kitchen Stadium for the first time as a challenger and takes on Michael Symon.
- E17
17. Simon vs. Brown
Theme: Wahoo New York chef Ed Brown challenges Iron Chef Michael Symon.
- E16
16. Flay vs. Thiam
Theme: Papaya
- E15
15. Flay vs. Stone
Theme: Skipjack tuna "Take Home Chef" host Curtis Stone challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
- E14
14. Symon vs. Fraser
Theme: Cauliflower Neal Fraser battles Michael Symon.
- E13
13. Garces vs. Liken
Theme: Bleu Cheese
- E12
12. Morimoto vs. Zakarian
Theme: Sardines A culinary battle between New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
- E11
11. Cora vs. Smith
Theme: Grapes Seattle chef Holly Smith challenges Iron Chef Cat Cora.
- E10
10. Morimoto vs. Chauhan
Theme: Leeks Chicago chef Maneet Chauhan is the challenger against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
- E9
9. Cora vs. Ballesteros
Theme: Ricotta Chef Julieta Ballesteros enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora. Will Chef Ballesteros' Spanish cuisine win over the judges or will be fall to Iron Chef Cora's Mediterranean and southern cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E8
8. Symon vs. Mendelsohn
Theme: Prosciutto Food 2 personality Spike Mendelson enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Michhael Symon. Will Spike's flare in the kitchen win over the judges or will he fall flat to Iron Chef Symon's bold cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E7
7. Symon vs. Goldman
Theme: Chocolate and Chili
- E6
6. Flay vs. Smith
Theme: Avocado Candian TV Personality and Chef Michael Smith enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Smith prides himself on his organic and local produce and doesn't disappoint by bringing that to Kitchen Stadium. But will it be enough to overpower Iron Chef Flay's flavorful dishes? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E5
5. Morimoto vs. Wadi
Theme: Mackerel
- E4
4. Garces vs. Yang & Chirchi
Theme: Hawaiian Moi Seattle based chef Rachel Yang enters Kitchen Stadium to take on the winner of the Next Iron Chef. Will her fusion of Korean and French cuisine win over the judges, or will she fall flat to the newest Iron Chef? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
- E3
3. Morimoto vs. Marino
Theme: Figs Aspen chef Dena Marino enters kitchen stadium to take on acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Will Chef Marino's clean flavors impress the judges enough to take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.
- E2
2. Batali & Lagasse vs. Flay & Comerford
Theme: White House garden produce Michelle Obama shows up in the Season 8 premiere and informs the chefs that the White House garden will be their secret ingredient. Teaming up to create the "ultimate meal for America" are Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali, who will compete against Bobby Flay and White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford.
- E1
1. Symon/Psilakis vs. Carro Brothers
Theme: Lemons Italian brothers Nicola and Fabrizio Carro enter kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon paired with Chef Michael Psilakis. Will the brothers take down the Michael's with their classic cuisine, or will Symon and Psilakis wow the judges with their paired dishes? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Season 9
2011 · 20 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago
- E20
20. Flay vs. Knibb
FinaleTheme: Caviar West coast chef, Jason Knibb challenges Bobby Flay to a special seafood showdown. Whose cuisine will reign supreme?
- E19
19. Forgione vs. Wong
Theme: Halloween candy
- E18
18. Flay vs. Staib
Theme: Short Ribs
- E17
17. Cora vs. Carter
Theme: Okra
- E16
16. Garces vs. Casella
Theme: Hawaiian Snapper
- E15
15. Morimoto vs. Tila
Theme: Seaweed
- E14
14. Symon vs. Johnson
Theme: Cucumber
- E13
13. Flay vs. Christensen
Theme : Chum salmon Raleigh Chef Ashley Christensen battles Iron Chef Bobby Flay in Kitchen Stadium.
- E12
12. Symon vs. Mooking
Theme : Hot dogs Toronto chef Roger Mooking ("Everyday Exotic") battles Iron Chef Michael Symon in Kitchen Stadium.
- E11
11. Flay vs. Stein
Theme : Mussels Chicago chef Todd Stein is the challenger against Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
- E10
10. Morimoto vs. Pasternack
Theme : Wreckfish New York chef David Pasternak and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto square off in Kitchen Stadium.
- E9
9. Garces vs. Paley
Theme : Radish Challenging Chef Vitaly Paley abandoned a career behind the piano for a career behind the burners. Will he play a song of victory against Iron Chef Garces?
- E8
8. Cora vs. Schneider
Theme : Leg of lamb Challenging Chef David Schneider channels his inner Ares as he enters Kitchen Stadium to battle Iron Chef Cat Cora in a showdown of Greek cuisine. Who's cuisine will reign supreme?
- E7
7. Symon vs. Hearst
Theme : Mozzarella Chef Emma Hearst is the youngest challenger ever to enter Kitchen Stadium! She challenges old pro Iron Chef Michael Symon. Will youth and exuberance trump age and experience?
- E6
6. Morimoto vs. Sedlar
Theme : Quail Chefs: Chef John Rivera Sedlar and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto square off.
- E5
5. Garces vs. Medina
Theme : Mexican chocolate Mexico City native Chef Julian Medina enters Kitchen Stadium to challenge the master of Latin food, Iron Chef Jose Garces. Which chef has the flavor, and which will fall flat?
- E4
4. Garces vs. Solomonov
Theme : Passion fruit It's a Philadelphia showdown as Chef Michael Solomonov takes on Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will Kitchen Stadium be filled with brotherly love, or sibling rivalry?
- E3
3. Forgione vs. Cantrel
Theme : Gruyère cheese New York-based chef Nicolas Cantrel enters Kitchen Stadium to take on the newest addition to the Chairman's Iron Chef team, Marc Forgione. Will the Iron Chef do the Chairman proud, or will Chef Cantrel take down the newly crowned?
- E2
2. Flay vs. Hughes
Theme : Canadian lobster It's network vs. network when Cooking Channel host Chuck Hughes uses his "Day Off" to enter into battle at Kitchen Stadium. Will Iron Chef Bobby Flay defend the honor of the Chairman, or will the new kid on the block take him down?
- E1
1. Symon/Burrell vs. Cora/Irvine
Theme : Deep freeze (multiple courses with a specified ingredient, containing a frozen element) Michael Symon and Anne Burrell team up to take on Cat Cora and Robert Irvine.
Season 10
2011 · 23 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago
- E23
23. Garces vs. Weitzman
FinaleIron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Rebecca Weitzman. Chef Weitzman is the executive chef at Thistle Hill Tavern in Brooklyn, N.Y. The judges are Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith, and Julie White.
- E22
22. Zakarian vs. Frauneder
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against challenger Eduard Frauneder, executive chef at Edi & The Wolf in New York. Judges are Jeffrey Steingarten, Cady Huffman, and John Curtas.
- E21
21. Zakarian vs. Gallante
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against challenger Shea Gallante, who is the executive chef at Ciano in New York. The judges for this battle are Michael Ruhlman, Candice Kumai and Martin Yan.
- E20
20. Forgione vs. Zimmerman
Iron Chef Marc Forgione faces off against challenger Andrew Zimmerman, executive chef at Sepia in Chicago. Judges are Mario Rizzotti, Alison Sweeney and Jason Sobocinski.
- E19
19. Symon vs. Izard
Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against challenger Stephanie Izard. Chef Izard, a James Beard Award nominee, is chef and owner of Girl & The Goat in Chicago. The Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and David Rocco.
- E18
18. Zakarian vs. Schenker
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against chef Jesse Schenker, chef and owner of Recette in New York. Judges are Julie White, Art Smith and Anya Fernald.
- E17
17. Forgione vs. McClain
Iron Chef Marc Forgione faces off against challenger Shawn McClain, the executive chef at Sage, at Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Martin Yan, Ching-He Huang and Adam Richman are the judges for this battle.
- E16
16. Symon vs. Nunez
Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against challenger Jesus Nunez. Chef Nunez is chef and owner of Gastroarte Restaurant in New York. The judges are Jose Andres, Cady Huffman, Andrew Zimmern and Sophie Michell.
- E15
15. Flay vs. Isidori
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against challenger Joe Isadori. Chef Isadori is the executive chef at Southfork Kitchen in Bridgehampton, New York. Judges are Joshua Applestone, Georgia Pellegrini and Glen Davis.
- E14
14. Garces vs. Becker
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against Challenger Franklin Becker, executive chef at "Abe and Arthur's," a critically acclaimed eatery in New York City. Judges are Raul de Molina, Candice Kumai and Richard Belzer.
- E13
13. Morimoto vs. Forgione
It's a battle of the Iron Chefs as Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto faces off against Iron Chef Marc Forgione in an Iron Chef Grilling Battle set in Kitchen Stadium. Judges are John T Edge, Elizabeth Karmel and Rick Abramson.
- E12
12. Zakarian vs. Ferraro
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against challenger Michael Ferraro, executive chef at Delicatessen and Macbar in New York City. Judges are David Rosengarten, Ching-He Huang and Phil Rosenthal.
- E11
11. Garces vs. Cowan
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Madison Cowan. Chef Cowan is the first ever Grand Champion on the hit series Chopped. Judges are Karine Bakhoum, Laurent Tourondel and Farmer Lee Jones.
- E10
10. Flay vs. Allegretti
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against challenger Alain Allegretti, executive chef at La Promenade des Anglais in New York City. Judges are Simon Majumdar, Cady Huffman and Candice Kumai
- E9
9. Simon vs. Yagihashi
Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against challenger Takashi Yagihashi, executive chef at critically acclaimed Takashi in Chicago. Judges are Simon Majumdar, Candice Kumai and Peter Jacobson.
- E8
8. Forgione Brothers vs. Campanaro Brothers
Two teams of culinary brothers meet in Kitchen Stadium. Iron Chef Marc Forgione teams up with his brother, Bryan, to face off against Challenger Joey Campanaro and his brother Lou. Joey Campanaro makes his second appearance in Kitchen Stadium, having previously been bested by Iron Chef Cat Cora in Battle Venison. Judges are Cady Huffman, Mario Rizzotti and Anya Fernald.
- E7
7. Flay vs. Hastings
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Chris Hastings, chef and owner at Hot and Hot Fish Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Donatella Arpaia Stewart and Simon Majumdar.
- E6
6. Morimoto vs. Bogle
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto faces off against Challenger Justin Bogle, Executive Chef at Gilt in New York City. Judges are Donatella Arpaia Stewart, Ben Sargent and Karine Bakhoum.
- E5
5. Zakarian vs. Sawyer
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against Challenger Jonathon Sawyer. Chef Sawyer, who previously appeared as Iron Chef Michael Symon's sous chef on 'Iron Chef America,' is owner of The Greenhouse Tavern, in Cleveland, Ohio. Judges are Sophie Michell, David Rocco and Cady Huffman.
- E4
4. Garces vs. Raij
Iron Chef Jose Garces, paired with mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim, faces off against Chef Alexandra Raij, paired with mixologist Charlotte Voisey. Chef Raij owns two New York City tapas restaurants, Txikito and El Quinto Pino. Judges are Michael Ruhlman, Dina Manzo and Adam Richman.
- E3
3. Flay/Valladolid vs. Morimoto/Zimmern
Two Iron Chefs are teamed up with special guests in this All-Star Kitchen Stadium battle. Marcela Valladolid, who appears on Food Network's 'Mexican Made Easy' is paired with Iron Chef Bobby Flay; and Andrew Zimmern, of Travel Channel's 'Bizarre Foods,' joins Iron Chef Masuhara Morimoto. Judges are Penn Jillette, Donatella Arpaia Stewart and Simon Majumdar.
- E2
2. Zakarian vs. Casanova
In his debut battle, Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian takes on Challenger Chef Victor Casanova. Judges are Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith and Jill Zarin. Chef Casanova is Executive Chef at Culina, an Italian restaurant at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills.
- E1
1. Forgione vs. Curtin
Iron Chef Marc Forgione battles young New York-based chef Nick Curtin in Kitchen Stadium.
Season 11
2012 · 21 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago
- E22
22. Symon vs. Tio
Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against Challenger Chef Celina Tio. Chef Tio participated in the third season of The Next Iron Chef, for which Iron Chef Symon was a judge. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman.
- E20
20. Forgione vs. Waxman
FinaleIron Chef Marc Forgione plays the role of sous chef to his father, Larry Forgione, as the two take on culinary legend and close family friend chef Jonathan Waxman.
- E19
19. Guarnaschelli vs. Kalt
Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against challenger Stephen Kalt; judges are Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann.
- E18
18. Garces Vs. Bissonnette
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Jamie Bissonnette. Chef Bissonnette; Judy Joo, John T. Edge and Karine Bakhoum are the judges.
- E17
17. Zakarian vs. Talde
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against challenger Dale Talde, the Executive Chef at Talde; the judges for this battle are Anya Fernald, Martin Yan and Judy Joo.
- E16
16. Guarnaschelli vs. Clark
Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against Challenger Robert Clark. Chef Clark is the owner of The Fish Counter in Vancouver, Canada. The judges for this battle are Donatella Arpaia, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann.
- E15
15. Flay vs. Voltaggio
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against challenger Michael Voltaggio. Chef Voltaggio is the Owner/Executive chef of ink in Los Angeles. Mario Rizzotti, Karine Bakhoum and Hal Rubenstein are the judges for this battle.
- E14
14. Symon vs. Garces
In this final round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, the top two finalists battle in Kitchen Stadium. Judges Donatella Arpaia, Bobby Flay and Karine Bakhoum will crown one Grand Champion.
- E13
13. Garces vs. Morimoto
Another round one winner, Iron Chef Jose Garces, battles Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in round two. The Judges for this round are G. Garvin, Candice Kumai and Jeffrey Steingarten.
- E12
12. Zakarian vs. Symon
In this second round of the Tournament of Champions, Iron Chef winner from round one, Geoffrey Zakarian, battles Iron Chef Michael Symon. The judges for this battle are Ree Drummond, Aaron Sanchez and Trisha Yearwood.
- E11
11. Garces vs. Forgione
In this first round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, Iron Chefs Jose Garces and Marc Forgione face off in Kitchen Stadium. The winner of this battle will meet Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in Round Two. Adam Fleischman, Donatella Arpaia and Simon Majumdar are the judges.
- E10
10. Zakarian vs. Guarnaschelli
In this first round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. The winner of this single elimination contest goes on to face Iron Chef Symon in round two. The judges are G. Garvin, Trisha Yearwood and Simon Majumdar.
- E9
9. Garces vs. Jackson
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Russell Jackson, a.k.a. "The Dissident Chef." Judges for this battle are John T. Edge, Anya Fernald and Jose Andres.
- E8
8. Flay vs. Thaimee
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Hong Thaimee. Chef Thaimee is Executive Chef at Ngam, a Thai restaurant in New York City. Judges are Troy Johnson, Ree Drummond and Josh Ozersky.
- E7
7. Flay vs. Wexler
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Micah Wexler. Chef Wexler is a James Beard award semi-finalist for Rising Star Chef of the Year 2012. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman.
- E6
6. Morimoto vs. Cantu
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto faces off against Challenger Homaro Cantu. When Chef Cantu and Iron Chef Morimoto last met in Kitchen Stadium, Chef Cantu won by a single point, and there's a grudge to settle. Judges are Donatella Arpaia, David Rocco, Kaley Cuoco.
- E5
5. Symon vs. Tio
Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against Challenger Chef Celina Tio. Chef Tio participated in the third season of The Next Iron Chef, for which Iron Chef Symon was a judge. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman.
- E4
4. Forgione vs. Kittichai
In this international competition, Iron Chef America Marc Forgione faces off against Iron Chef Thailand Ian Kittichai. When Chef Kittichai was last in Kitchen Stadium, he lost to Iron Chef Batali in Battle Lentils. Judges are Judy Joo, Martin Yan and Eden Grinshpan.
- E3
3. Zakarian vs Chiarello
Challenger Michael Chiarello seeks redemption in his face off against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian in this grudge match. Chef Chiarello lost to Iron Chef Zakarian in The Next Iron Chef: All-Stars. Judges are Neil Patrick Harris, Donatella Arpaia and David Burtka.
- E2
2. Flay vs. Pham
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Viet Pham. Chef Pham is co-owner of Forage, an award-winning restaurant in Salt Lake City. Judges are Simon Majumdar, Donatella Arpaia and Ben Sargent.
- E1
1. Guarnaschelli vs Joo
In this international competition, Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against Iron Chef UK Judy Joo. The judges are Jeffrey Steingarten, Karine Bakhoum, and Tory Belleci.
Season 12
2013 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago
- E12
12. Ghosts of Holiday Ingredients Past
Three teams go head to head to head in this festive holiday battle as Iron Chefs are paired with Cooking Channel chefs. Michael Symon is paired with Ching-He Huang, Masaharu Morimoto with G. Garvin and Jose Garces with Bobby Deen.
- E11
11. Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad 60's Meal
FinaleIron Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc Forgione are paired with bartenders for a battle that celebrates the food of the 1960s. The panel of judges includes Willie Degel, Judy Joo and Simon Majumdar.
- E10
10. Ultimate Bar Food: Flay/Anderson vs. Morimoto/Majumdar
Iron Chefs paired with amateur cooks raise the bar on common food fare in a food fight brawl. Iron Chef Bobby Flay and actor Anthony Anderson take on Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto and food writer Simon Majumdar. The judges are Billy Harris, Donatella Arpaia and Adam Fleischman.
- E9
9. Dessert Luau: Guarnaschelli/Iuzzini vs. Zakarian/Falkner
Iron Chefs paired with pastry-chef maestros conjure up tropical desserts. Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli and Johnny Iuzzini take on the team of Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Elizabeth Falkner. Judges are Judy Joo, Michael Ruhlman and Sherry Yard.
- E8
8. Grill Masters: U.S.A. vs. Australia
Team USA (Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Marc Forgione and Alex Guarnaschelli) battles Team Australia (Chefs Adrian Richardson, Darren Robertson and Tobie Puttock) in a Grill Masters competition. The judges are Donatella Arpaia, Ryan Kwanten and Elizabeth Karmel.
- E7
7. Vegas High Rollers: Flay vs. Sosa
It's Vaya con Vegas, baby, as the Chairman rolls the dice and pits Iron Chef Bobby Flay against challenger Angelo Sosa in a fight for the culinary title. The judges for this battle are Hal Rubenstein, Judy Joo and Billy Harris.
- E6
6. Big Game Day: Symon/Forgione vs Morimoto/Garces
Two teams of Iron Chefs skirmish in a Big Game Day clash. (Michael Symon and Marc Forgione vs. Masaharu Morimoto and Jose Garces) Judges are Donatella Arpaia, Mike Greenberg and Caroline Manzo.
- E5
5. Flay & Garces vs. Morimoto & Zakarian
Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Jose Garces take on Iron Chefs Masaharu Morimoto and Geoffrey Zakarian in a frozen wonderland, where food must be served on elaborate places carved from huge blocks of ice. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Alfred Portale and Karine Bakhoum.
- E4
4. Symon vs. Morimoto vs. Garces
Three teams go head to head to head in this festive holiday battle as Iron Chefs are paired with Cooking Channel chefs: Michael Symon with Ching-He Huang, Masaharu Morimoto with G. Garvin and Jose Garces with Bobby Deen. Judges are Simon Majumdar, Karine Bakhoum and Ed Schoenfeld.
- E3
3. Flay/Symon vs. Zakarian/Guarnaschelli
Iron Chef veterans and reigning Thanksgiving Battle victors Bobby Flay and Michael Symon are challenged by the new kids in Kitchen Stadium, Iron Chefs Geoffrey Zakarian and Alex Guarnaschelli in this Thanksgiving battle. Judges are Laurence Fishburne, Gina Torres and Donatella Arpaia.
- E2
2. Zakarian/Guarnaschelli vs. Mendelsohn/Vigneron
Iron Chefs Geoffrey Zakarian and Alex Guarnaschelli face off against chefs Spike Mendelsohn and Marcel Vigneron in this spooky trick-or-treat battle. Judges are Audra McDonald, Josh Elliott and Donatella Arpaia.
- E1
1. Symon/Zakarian vs.Team Mairinger
Iron Chefs Michael Symon and Geoffrey Zakarian go face to face with a team of Austro-German chefs, led by Bernhard Mairinger, Executive Chef at Bierbeisl in Beverly Hills, Calif., to celebrate this Bavarian holiday. Judges are Valerie Bertinelli, Karine Bakhoum and Eugene Remm.
Season 13
2018 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago
- E10
10. Garces vs Spence
FinaleSeattle Chef Carolynn Spence brings her Pacific Northwest cuisine into Kitchen Stadium to battle Iron Chef Jose Garces. Marcel Vigneron and Leslie Bargar Suter serve as judges in this crustaceous battle.
- E9
9. Zakarian vs. Wolen
Chicago chef Lee Wolen busts out of his shell for a battle against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian that's anything but quiet; judges Nancy Silverton and Simon Majumdar are on hand to determine the winner.
- E8
8. Guarnaschelli vs. Sutherland
Theme: Lamb
- E7
7. Zakarian vs. Darin
Chicago Chef Lee Wolen busts out of his shell for a battle against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian that is anything but quiet. Judges Nancy Silverton and Simon Majumdar are on hand to determine the winner.
- E6
6. Izard vs Battes
Chef Erik Battes applies modern takes to an ancient ingredient in a battle against chef Stephanie Izard; and Michael Voltaggio and Ching-He Huang will determine the winner.
- E5
5. Guarnaschelli vs Williams
Boston Chef Douglass Williams makes the most of a little vegetable in a battle against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Ming-Na Wen and John T. Edge will determine which chef triumphs.
- E4
4. Forgione vs. Dang
Vietnamese Chef Thai Dang fishes for a win from the Chairman during his battle against Iron Chef Marc Forgione. Judges Jonathan Waxman and Tanya Holland will determine a winner.
- E3
3. Zakarian vs. Taymor
Coastal Californian Chef Ari Taymor rides a wave of success into Kitchen Stadium and immediately gets to the root of the matter against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian. Judges Leslie Bargar Suter and Dr. Woo will determine the winner.
- E2
2. Izard vs Blamey
It’s the Chairman’s special grill battle, and New York burger master, Chef Victoria Blamey, has a beef with Iron Chef Stephanie Izard. Judges Anthony Anderson and Judy Joo decide which chef makes the grade.
- E1
1. Guarnaschelli vs. Anderson
Richmond, Virginia's schnitzel queen, Chef Brittanny Anderson, hopes that she doesn't leave Kitchen Stadium feeling blue after battling one of the Chairman's best, Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Antonia Lofaso and Simon Majumdar serve as judges.
Cast & crew
Created by Alton Brown
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