Episode 1
Guarnaschelli vs Joo
1h
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.
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TV series
Iron Chef America
2005TV-G13 seasons6.7 / 10
Put some iron in your diet.
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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Iron Chef America premiered January 16, 2005. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Episode 2
Flay vs. Pham
1h
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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 7
Flay vs. Wexler
1h
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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 10
Zakarian vs. Guarnaschelli
1h
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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 15
Flay vs. Voltaggio
1h
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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 16
Guarnaschelli vs. Clark
1h
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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 17
Zakarian vs. Talde
1h
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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 18
Garces Vs. Bissonnette
1h
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Jamie Bissonnette. Chef Bissonnette; Judy Joo, John T. Edge and Karine Bakhoum are the judges.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 19
Guarnaschelli vs. Kalt
1h
Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against challenger Stephen Kalt; judges are Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 20
Forgione vs. Waxman
finale
Iron 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.
Where to watch Iron Chef AmericaEpisode 22
Symon vs. Tio
1h
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.
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Cast
Wolfgang PuckSelf
Masaharu MorimotoSelf
Mario BataliSelf
Jamie OliverSelf
Duff GoldmanSelf
Rachael RaySelf
Alton BrownSelfWalter ScheibSelf
Credits
- Created by
- Alton Brown
Production details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 236
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Food NetworkUnited States- Food NetworkUnited States
Themes
competitioncookingcooking competitionfood