About this season
The 'Chopped' judges take a turn in the kitchen, using the mandatory basket ingredients to create delectable dishes.
Episodes (10)
1. All-Stars, Dads, Chocolate
Aired 15 September 2015 • 21 min
The Chopped judges take on notorious mystery baskets. Alex Guarnaschelli wrestles with puff pastry, Maneet Chauhan and Chris Santos have a fish-and-chips battle, and a wine-sipping Ted Allen provides dramatic narration.
2. After Hours Ultimate Champions
Aired 26 August 2014 • 21 min
No longer just watching, Chopped judges are taking over the kitchen
3. Teens, Leftovers and Pigs Feet
Aired 25 November 2014 • 21 min
Chopped judges triumph over baskets that had chef contestants flummoxed.
4. Trash Fish, Breakfast, Spicy
Aired 22 September 2015 • 21 min
Chopped judges are ready for anything. Marc Murphy's "chef cam" shows a new angle, breakfast unites the boys until Ted Allen throws ingredients at Scott Conant, and Maneet Chauhan's title of Maestro of Spice is put on the line.
5. Rock Stars, Lamb, Late Night
Aired 29 September 2015 • 21 min
In the Chopped judges' first round, they revisit a dessert basket. In round two, a rack of lamb offers them a chance to show off their skills. In the final round, they find creative ways to include late-night-themed ingredients.
6. Short Order, Celebrity Finale
Aired 6 October 2015 • 21 min
Chopped judges try to tame sugary kid favorites. Churros and champagne figure as Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc Murphy tackle celebrity tournament ingredients. Once Scott Conant perfects his hair, he takes on a whole suckling pig.
7. Carnival, Thanksgiving
Aired 13 October 2015 • 21 min
Geoffrey Zakarian hosts as Ted Allen and the judges face a carnival-themed basket full of fried snacks. Alex Guarnaschelli speaks up when she notices someone forgot an item, then the chefs tear into Thanksgiving ingredients.
8. Halloween, Grandma, Meatball
Aired 20 October 2015 • 21 min
Chopped judges must work "watermelon brains" and chocolate-covered bugs into Halloween desserts. Trash-talk and ingredient thievery ensue as they tackle Grandma's meatloaf. French custard proves tricky to work into appetizers.
9. Bizarre, April Fools', BBQ
Aired 26 October 2015 • 21 min
Chopped judges face goat heads in round one. In round two, they must make sense of ingredients in disguise. In round three, they take on ingredients from a barbecue competition.
10. Halloween, Striped Bass, Pizza
Aired 2 November 2015 • 21 min
The Chopped judges must use creepy, bloody and slimy foods, striped bass and pizza to create culinary masterpieces.