Iron Chef America
Overview
Iron Chef America revitalizes the culinary competition genre, drawing inspiration from Fuji Television's iconic Iron Chef. Produced by Food Network, this adaptation invites skilled challenger chefs to face off against renowned resident "Iron Chefs" in intense one-hour cook-offs, each featuring a secret ingredient. Mark Dacascos takes the helm as the charismatic Chairman, introducing a fresh twist as the nephew of the original Japanese host. Alton Brown provides insightful commentary, while Kevin Brauch reports from the floor. With an engaging format and dynamic battles, Iron Chef America delivers culinary excitement to a new generation of food enthusiasts.
Episodes
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Cora vs. Stupak
In a decadent showdown, Alex Stupak faces off against Iron Chef Cat Cora in Kitchen Stadium, where the secret ingredient is chocolate. Both chefs race...
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Flay vs. Kent and Kevin Rathbun
Bobby Flay steps into Kitchen Stadium ready to battle, but this time he’s facing double the trouble—the Rathbun brothers. With elk as the secret i...
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Cora vs. Hillson
Theme: Ham
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5
Symon vs. Rubino
In this heated Kitchen Stadium face-off, Toronto chef Guy Rubino challenges Iron Chef Michael Symon to a duel centered entirely on rabbit. With the fl...
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Flay vs. Back
Iron Chef Bobby Flay squares off against Las Vegas chef Akita Back in a high-stakes culinary battle, with spinach as the star ingredient. Both chefs m...
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Morimoto vs. Cole
In a Ginger-themed battle, sushi master Tyson Cole from Texas steps into Kitchen Stadium to challenge Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Both chefs craft in...
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Cora v. Oringer
Celebrity chef Ken Oringer steps into Kitchen Stadium to face Iron Chef Cat Cora, with coffee as the secret ingredient. Oringer brings his bold creati...
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Flay vs. Rios
Theme: Tomato
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10
Flay vs. Iacovone
In a high-stakes battle of crustaceans, Chef Bob Iacovone steps up to challenge Iron Chef Bobby Flay, with langoustine as the star ingredient. Iacovon...
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12
Flay vs. Samuelsson
Theme: Corn
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13
Symon vs. Bloomfield
Theme: Olives
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14
Morimoto vs. Cimarusti
Theme: Blackfish
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15
Flay vs. Hamilton
Theme: Zucchini
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Morimoto vs. Ophaso
Theme: Curry
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Flay vs. Garces
Theme: Melon
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Flay vs. Cardoz
Them: Snails
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Symon/Psilakis vs. Carro Brothers
Italian brothers Nicola and Fabrizio Carro step into Kitchen Stadium to face off against Iron Chef Michael Symon and his partner, Chef Michael Psilaki...
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Batali & Lagasse vs. Flay & Comerford
In the Season 8 opener, Michelle Obama surprises the contestants by revealing the White House garden as their mystery ingredient. The chefs split into...
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Morimoto vs. Marino
In Kitchen Stadium, Aspen chef Dena Marino faces off against legendary Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, with figs as the secret ingredient. She bets on pu...
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Garces vs. Yang & Chirchi
Chef Rachel Yang travels from Seattle to Kitchen Stadium, ready to challenge the reigning Next Iron Chef champion. She brings a bold blend of Korean a...
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Morimoto vs. Wadi
Theme: Mackerel
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Flay vs. Smith
Chef and TV personality Michael Smith strides into Kitchen Stadium, ready to face off against Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Known for championing organic, loc...
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Symon vs. Goldman
Theme: Chocolate and Chili
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Symon vs. Mendelsohn
Prosciutto takes center stage as challenger Spike Mendelson steps into Kitchen Stadium, ready to face off against Iron Chef Michael Symon. Spike's kno...
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Cora vs. Ballesteros
Chef Julieta Ballesteros steps into Kitchen Stadium ready to challenge Iron Chef Cat Cora. With her bold Spanish flavors, she aims to impress the judg...
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Morimoto vs. Chauhan
Maneet Chauhan, a celebrated chef from Chicago, steps into the kitchen as the challenger, facing off against the legendary Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto...
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Cora vs. Smith
In this fruity face-off, Seattle chef Holly Smith enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora. The secret ingredient is grapes, and both comp...
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12
Morimoto vs. Zakarian
In a high-stakes seafood showdown, New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in a culinary clash centered on sardi...
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13
Garces vs. Liken
Theme: Bleu Cheese
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14
Symon vs. Fraser
In a tense culinary showdown, Neal Fraser faces off against Michael Symon in a battle centered on cauliflower. Both chefs must transform the humble ve...
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Flay vs. Stone
Curtis Stone, the host of *Take Home Chef*, steps into the kitchen to challenge Iron Chef Bobby Flay in a high-stakes culinary showdown. With skipjack...
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Flay vs. Thiam
Theme: Papaya
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Simon vs. Brown
In a high-stakes culinary face-off, New York chef Ed Brown steps into Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon. The secret ingredient is wah...
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Symon vs. Okuwa
Former sous chef to legendary Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, Makoto Okuwa steps into Kitchen Stadium for the very first time as a challenger. His oppone...
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Morimoto vs. Hines
In this battle of the seas, Seattle chef Maria Hines takes on Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto with Pacific cod as the secret ingredient. Hines, known for ...
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Symon vs. Crenn
In a high-stakes culinary face-off, former "Next Iron Chef" contender Dominique Crenn steps into the arena to challenge Iron Chef Michael Symon. The s...
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Morimoto vs. Cohen
New York vegetarian chef Amanda Cohen steps into Kitchen Stadium ready to challenge Iron Chef Morimoto. Armed with only plant-based ingredients, she a...
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Cora vs. Kostow
Iron Chef Cat Cora squares off against Chef Christopher Kostow of Napa’s three-Michelin-starred Restaurant at Meadowood. The secret ingredient is oa...
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Garces vs. Pomeroy
Chef Naomi Pomeroy, a celebrated Portland culinary talent, steps into Kitchen Stadium to challenge the newest Iron Chef, Jose Garces. With her refined...
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Cora vs. Mullen
Renowned New York chef Seamus Mullen returns to Kitchen Stadium for the first time since his run on *Next Iron Chef* season two, ready to challenge Ir...
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Garces vs. Fukushima
In this Mahi-Mahi battle, chefs Katsuya Fukushima and Ruben Garcia from Café Atlantico step into Kitchen Stadium to take on the latest Iron Chef, Jos...
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Symon vs Vetri
Chef Marc Vetri, the mastermind behind Philadelphia's acclaimed Vetri, steps into Kitchen Stadium ready to face Iron Chef Michael Symon. The secret in...
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Cora vs Miranda
Chef Paul Miranda steps into Kitchen Stadium for the very first time, ready to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora in a high-stakes battle featuring bourbon. T...
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Garces vs. Lee
In the high-stakes arena of Kitchen Stadium, Kentucky chef Edward Lee steps up to challenge Iron Chef Jose Garces. Armed with a fresh, modern spin on ...
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Flay vs. Greenspan
Chef Eric Greenspan steps into Kitchen Stadium for the first time since his run on Next Iron Chef Season 3, ready to take on Iron Chef Bobby Flay. The...
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Forgione vs Cooper
Theme : Bell Pepper
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Symon/Burrell vs. Cora/Irvine
In this exciting culinary showdown, Michael Symon and Anne Burrell join forces to challenge the dynamic duo of Cat Cora and Robert Irvine. The theme i...
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Flay vs. Hughes
In a thrilling showdown at Kitchen Stadium, Cooking Channel's Chuck Hughes takes a break from his "Day Off" to challenge Iron Chef Bobby Flay. It's a ...
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Forgione vs. Cantrel
Chef Nicolas Cantrel from New York steps into Kitchen Stadium to face off against the latest member of the Chairman's Iron Chef lineup, Marc Forgione....
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Garces vs. Solomonov
In a thrilling culinary clash in Philadelphia, Chef Michael Solomonov faces off against Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will the atmosphere in Kitchen Stadium ...
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Garces vs. Medina
Chef Julian Medina, hailing from Mexico City, steps into Kitchen Stadium to take on the renowned Iron Chef Jose Garces, a master of Latin cuisine. The...
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Morimoto vs. Sedlar
In a culinary showdown, Chef John Rivera Sedlar takes on Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in a fierce competition centered around quail. Both chefs showcas...
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Symon vs. Hearst
In Kitchen Stadium, the talented young Chef Emma Hearst makes history as the youngest contender to take on seasoned veteran Iron Chef Michael Symon. W...
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Cora vs. Schneider
In a culinary showdown, Chef David Schneider taps into his inner Ares as he steps into Kitchen Stadium to face off against Iron Chef Cat Cora. With a ...
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Garces vs. Paley
Chef Vitaly Paley, who once pursued a life making music, has shifted his focus to the culinary world. Now, he's ready to face off against Iron Chef Ga...
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Morimoto vs. Pasternack
In Kitchen Stadium, renowned New York chef David Pasternak faces off against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in an intense culinary showdown. The competit...
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Flay vs. Stein
In this thrilling culinary showdown, Chicago-based chef Todd Stein steps up to take on the legendary Iron Chef Bobby Flay. The competition heats up as...
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Symon vs. Mooking
In Kitchen Stadium, Toronto chef Roger Mooking, known for his show "Everyday Exotic," faces off against Iron Chef Michael Symon in an intense culinary...
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Flay vs. Christensen
In Kitchen Stadium, Chef Ashley Christensen from Raleigh faces off against Iron Chef Bobby Flay in an intense culinary showdown. The competition cente...
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Symon vs. Johnson
Theme: Cucumber
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Morimoto vs. Tila
Theme: Seaweed
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Garces vs. Casella
Theme: Hawaiian Snapper
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Cora vs. Carter
Theme: Okra
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Flay vs. Staib
Theme: Short Ribs
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Forgione vs. Wong
Theme: Halloween candy
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Flay vs. Knibb
West coast chef Jason Knibb takes on Bobby Flay in an exciting seafood battle centered around caviar. Both culinary experts bring their unique flair t...
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Forgione vs. Curtin
In Kitchen Stadium, Iron Chef Marc Forgione faces off against rising New York culinary talent Nick Curtin. The young chef brings bold creativity and l...
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Zakarian vs. Casanova
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces his first-ever challenger, Chef Victor Casanova, in a high-stakes culinary showdown. The judges—Karine Bakhoum, Ar...
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Flay/Valladolid vs. Morimoto/Zimmern
In this All-Star Kitchen Stadium showdown, two Iron Chefs join forces with celebrity guests. Marcela Valladolid, host of Food Network’s 'Mexican Mad...
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Garces vs. Raij
In this episode, Iron Chef Jose Garces teams up with master mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim to take on Chef Alexandra Raij and her partner, Charlotte Voise...
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Zakarian vs. Sawyer
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian takes on chef Jonathon Sawyer in a heated culinary battle. Sawyer, who once served as sous chef to Michael Symon on *Iron ...
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Morimoto vs. Bogle
In this battle of culinary heavyweights, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto goes head-to-head with Justin Bogle, Executive Chef of Gilt in New York City. The...
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Flay vs. Hastings
Chef Bobby Flay steps into the arena to battle Chris Hastings, the chef-owner of Birmingham’s Hot and Hot Fish Club. The winner is decided by judges...
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Forgione Brothers vs. Campanaro Brothers
In Kitchen Stadium, two sets of sibling chefs go head-to-head. Iron Chef Marc Forgione and his brother Bryan form one team, while challenger Joey Camp...
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Simon vs. Yagihashi
Chef Michael Symon steps into the Kitchen Stadium to battle Takashi Yagihashi, the executive chef behind Chicago's highly praised restaurant, Takashi....
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Flay vs. Allegretti
In this heated battle of culinary titans, Bobby Flay steps into the arena to take on Alain Allegretti, the executive chef behind New York City’s La ...
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Garces vs. Cowan
Iron Chef Jose Garces steps into Kitchen Stadium to battle Madison Cowan, the first-ever Grand Champion from the hit series Chopped. Their culinary sh...
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Zakarian vs. Ferraro
In this high-stakes Kitchen Stadium showdown, Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian goes knife-to-knife with Michael Ferraro, the executive chef behind New York...
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Morimoto vs. Forgione
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto and Iron Chef Marc Forgione go head-to-head in a fiery Grilling Battle inside Kitchen Stadium. The judges for this showdow...
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Garces vs. Becker
Iron Chef Jose Garces steps into Kitchen Stadium to take on Franklin Becker, the executive chef behind New York’s celebrated "Abe and Arthur’s." W...
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Flay vs. Isidori
Iron Chef Bobby Flay steps into the kitchen to battle challenger Joe Isadori, the executive chef from Southfork Kitchen in Bridgehampton, New York. Th...
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Symon vs. Nunez
In this battle, Iron Chef Michael Symon goes head-to-head with challenger Jesus Nunez, the chef and owner of New York’s Gastroarte. Nunez brings his...
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Forgione vs. McClain
In this high-stakes battle, Iron Chef Marc Forgione takes on Shawn McClain, the executive chef behind Sage at Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. As ...
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Zakarian vs. Schenker
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian steps into Kitchen Stadium to battle Jesse Schenker, the chef-owner of Recette in New York City. The culinary clash is judged b...
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Symon vs. Izard
Iron Chef Michael Symon goes head-to-head with challenger Stephanie Izard, a James Beard Award nominee and the chef-owner behind Chicago’s Girl & Th...
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Forgione vs. Zimmerman
Chef Marc Forgione steps into Kitchen Stadium to defend his title against Andrew Zimmerman, the executive chef of Sepia in Chicago. The culinary battl...
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Zakarian vs. Gallante
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian enters Kitchen Stadium to defend his Iron Chef title against challenger Shea Gallante, the executive chef of Ciano in New York....
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Zakarian vs. Frauneder
Geoffrey Zakarian takes his place as Iron Chef, squaring off against Eduard Frauneder, the executive chef behind New York’s Edi & The Wolf. The culi...
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Garces vs. Weitzman
In this episode of Iron Chef, Jose Garces goes head-to-head with Rebecca Weitzman, the executive chef at Brooklyn’s Thistle Hill Tavern. The culinar...
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Guarnaschelli vs Joo
Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli goes head-to-head with Iron Chef UK's Judy Joo in a high-stakes international battle. The culinary clash is judged by foo...
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Flay vs. Pham
Iron Chef Bobby Flay steps into the arena to battle challenger Viet Pham, the co-owner of Forage, an acclaimed Salt Lake City restaurant. The culinary...
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Zakarian vs Chiarello
After losing to Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian on The Next Iron Chef: All-Stars, Michael Chiarello returns for a shot at redemption. The two rivals face ...
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Forgione vs. Kittichai
Iron Chef America's Marc Forgione takes on Iron Chef Thailand's Ian Kittichai in a high-stakes international showdown. Kittichai returns to Kitchen St...
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Symon vs. Tio
Iron Chef Michael Symon goes head-to-head with Chef Celina Tio, who once competed on the third season of The Next Iron Chef—the same season Symon se...
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Morimoto vs. Cantu
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto returns to Kitchen Stadium to settle an old score against challenger Homaro Cantu. The last time these two faced off, Cant...
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Flay vs. Wexler
Bobby Flay steps into the spotlight to duel challenger Micah Wexler, a 2012 James Beard Award semi-finalist for Rising Star Chef of the Year. The pres...
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Flay vs. Thaimee
Iron Chef Bobby Flay goes head-to-head with challenger Hong Thaimee, the Executive Chef behind Ngam, a popular Thai spot in New York City. The culinar...
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Garces vs. Jackson
In this episode of Iron Chef, Jose Garces steps into Kitchen Stadium to take on the rebellious Russell Jackson, known as "The Dissident Chef." The cul...
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Zakarian vs. Guarnaschelli
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli go head-to-head in the opening battle of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions. T...
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Garces vs. Forgione
In the opening round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, Iron Chefs Jose Garces and Marc Forgione go head-to-head inside Kitchen Stadium...
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Zakarian vs. Symon
Geoffrey Zakarian, fresh off his first-round victory in the Tournament of Champions, steps back into the arena to face off against Iron Chef Michael S...
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Garces vs. Morimoto
In the second round, Iron Chef Jose Garces, fresh off his first victory, faces off against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. The culinary clash is evaluate...
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Symon vs. Garces
The two remaining finalists face off in Kitchen Stadium for the final round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions. Donatella Arpaia, Bobby ...
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Flay vs. Voltaggio
Bobby Flay steps into the arena to battle Michael Voltaggio, the owner and executive chef of the Los Angeles restaurant ink. The challenge is judged b...
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Guarnaschelli vs. Clark
In this thrilling matchup, Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli goes head-to-head with Chef Robert Clark, the owner of Vancouver's The Fish Counter. With the ...
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Zakarian vs. Talde
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian steps into Kitchen Stadium to battle Dale Talde, executive chef of the acclaimed restaurant Talde. The culinary clash is j...
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Garces Vs. Bissonnette
Chef Jose Garces steps into the arena to defend his title against challenger Jamie Bissonnette. The battle heats up as judges Judy Joo, John T. Edge, ...
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Guarnaschelli vs. Kalt
Chef Alex Guarnaschelli steps into Kitchen Stadium to take on challenger Stephen Kalt in a high-stakes culinary battle. Judging the intense face-off a...
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Forgione vs. Waxman
Legendary chef Larry Forgione takes the lead in a unique father-son challenge, with his son, Iron Chef Marc Forgione, stepping into the role of his so...
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Symon/Zakarian vs.Team Mairinger
Iron Chefs Michael Symon and Geoffrey Zakarian square off against a team of chefs from Austria and Germany, headed by Bernhard Mairinger, the Executiv...
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Zakarian/Guarnaschelli vs. Mendelsohn/Vigneron
In a thrilling Halloween-themed cooking showdown, Iron Chefs Geoffrey Zakarian and Alex Guarnaschelli take on chefs Spike Mendelsohn and Marcel Vigner...
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Flay/Symon vs. Zakarian/Guarnaschelli
In a thrilling Thanksgiving showdown, seasoned Iron Chef champions Bobby Flay and Michael Symon face off against the fresh talent of Iron Chefs Geoffr...
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Symon vs. Morimoto vs. Garces
In a spirited holiday showdown, three teams compete against each other, pairing Iron Chefs with chefs from the Cooking Channel. Michael Symon teams up...
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Flay & Garces vs. Morimoto & Zakarian
In a dazzling icy realm, Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Jose Garces face off against Iron Chefs Masaharu Morimoto and Geoffrey Zakarian. The culinary chall...
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Big Game Day: Symon/Forgione vs Morimoto/Garces
In a thrilling Big Game Day showdown, two teams of Iron Chefs go head-to-head: Michael Symon and Marc Forgione take on Masaharu Morimoto and Jose Garc...
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Vegas High Rollers: Flay vs. Sosa
Get ready for a thrilling culinary showdown as the Chairman throws down the gauntlet in Vegas, challenging Iron Chef Bobby Flay to face off against ch...
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Grill Masters: U.S.A. vs. Australia
In a thrilling Grill Masters showdown, Team USA, featuring Iron Chefs Bobby Flay, Marc Forgione, and Alex Guarnaschelli, goes head-to-head against Tea...
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Dessert Luau: Guarnaschelli/Iuzzini vs. Zakarian/Falkner
In a culinary showdown, Iron Chefs collaborate with master pastry chefs to create delightful tropical desserts. Alex Guarnaschelli and Johnny Iuzzini ...
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Ultimate Bar Food: Flay/Anderson vs. Morimoto/Majumdar
In an exciting culinary showdown, Iron Chefs team up with amateur chefs to elevate everyday dishes in a fierce food battle. Iron Chef Bobby Flay partn...
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Guarnaschelli vs. Anderson
In Richmond, Virginia, Chef Brittanny Anderson, known as the schnitzel queen, is determined to avoid disappointment in Kitchen Stadium as she faces of...
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Izard vs Blamey
In a thrilling grill showdown hosted by the Chairman, New York’s renowned burger expert, Chef Victoria Blamey, faces off against Iron Chef Stephanie...
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Zakarian vs. Taymor
Coastal Californian Chef Ari Taymor surfs into Kitchen Stadium, brimming with confidence as he faces off against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian. The comp...
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Forgione vs. Dang
Chef Thai Dang from Vietnam aims to impress the Chairman as he competes against Iron Chef Marc Forgione. The outcome will be decided by judges Jonatha...
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Guarnaschelli vs Williams
In a high-stakes culinary face-off, Boston chef Douglass Williams takes on Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, turning a modest vegetable basket into a comp...
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Izard vs Battes
Chef Erik Battes takes a contemporary approach to a timeless ingredient as he faces off against Chef Stephanie Izard. The competition heats up as Mich...
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Zakarian vs. Darin
Chicago Chef Lee Wolen steps out of his comfort zone to face off against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian in an intense culinary showdown. The atmosphere i...
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Episode 8
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Zakarian vs. Wolen
Chicago chef Lee Wolen steps out of his comfort zone to face off against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian in an intense culinary showdown. The atmosphere i...
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Garces vs Spence
Chef Carolynn Spence from Seattle showcases her Pacific Northwest culinary skills as she faces off against Iron Chef Jose Garces in Kitchen Stadium. T...
