Best Episodes
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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.
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Four chefs tackle seasonal summer ingredients like lobster in round one and potato chips and a mystery ingredient in round two. In the final round, they're challenged to make summer desserts from a refreshing beverage.
The episode was rated 6.77 from 35 votes.
Eight singles are paired up on blind dates to cook in the Chopped Kitchen. They get to know each other over scallops in the first round, grind their protein in the second round, and skip the ice cream maker for the dessert round.
The episode was rated 6.83 from 35 votes.
A priest, a nun-in-training, a rabbi and a pastor duke it out in the Chopped Kitchen. The judges are surprised to find out that one of the cooks has never worked with fish before, and salmon is in the appetizer basket.
The episode was rated 7.03 from 32 votes.
Returning winners, daunting baskets, killer pressure -- it must be Chopped Champions! The five-part tournament kicks off with a stellar group of defending champs, who must first rock a basket that includes pig ears. In the second round, the chefs must navigate the complicated relationship between fish and cheese; then, both the chefs and judges agree that artichokes are a cruel draw for dessert.
The episode was rated 7.22 from 67 votes.
Geared up for killer cooking and serious drama, a husband and wife are among the returning champs for the fourth round of Chopped Champions. Crab claws and vanilla frosting are two of the surprises in the first basket, then the champs must confront a wild boar for their entrees. In the dessert round, a savory mousse causes the competitors some alarm.
The episode was rated 7.25 from 40 votes.
Each round in this special competition features ingredients that are actually dangerous. Poisonous seeds and a fierce creature make round one interesting. In the entree round, a potent alcohol and shellfish keep the chefs fearful.
The episode was rated 7.33 from 46 votes.
In Cinco de Mayo-themed baskets, four chefs must grapple with a green pie and fish fillet in round one and a Mexican barbecue specialty in round two. The final basket tosses black beans in with the dessert-friendly chocolate.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 42 votes.
Four chefs are stumped by pasta in the first round and a chocolate-covered ingredient in round two. Finally, the two chefs who move onto dessert must make the most of a tropical fruit and a super-savory jarred product.
The episode was rated 7.45 from 44 votes.
In the entree round, the chefs face some big fish and a black liquid, then the finalists get reacquainted with a super sugary kids' cereal in the dessert round.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 40 votes.
Four returning champs are ready to give it all they've got, and in the appetizer round, they must endure a hard-to-melt candy and a difficult-to-prep veggie. In the entree round, the champs suffer some surprising execution errors with a seemingly cheffy protein. Then, will the finalists think it was jerky to put bison jerky in the dessert basket?
The episode was rated 7.49 from 41 votes.
A lively group of returning winners are revved up for more Chopped Champions drama and excitement, but when the first basket features deceptively simple sausage and cabbage, will they choke or shine? An organ meat plays the starring role in the second basket, and the final, extremely challenging basket will take some champion swagger and skill to crack.
The episode was rated 7.65 from 57 votes.
Four chefs from the same city throw down and in the first round, a mighty midnight snack poses a creative challenge. The chefs who move on to the entree round get a beer and a bird they should know well.
The episode was rated 7.73 from 33 votes.
In the $50,000 Chopped Champions grand finale, an unusual dessert ingredient may bring tears to the champs' eyes.
The episode was rated 7.84 from 45 votes.
