About this season
The 'Chopped' judges take a turn in the kitchen, using the mandatory basket ingredients to create delectable dishes.
Episodes (5)
1. Dads, Whiskey and Mom
Aired 28 August 2017 • 21 min
The judges tackle the mystery basket from a Father's Day Competition. Then, things heat up with a caddy of hot sauces in round two. Finally, the judges try their luck with duck, and Amanda Freitag gets a surprise visit.
2. Newlyweds, Noodles and Stars
Aired 4 September 2017 • 21 min
The judges take on a newlywed-themed dessert basket featuring cheese and cake while Ted Allen asks some intimate questions. Then, they get a taste of the limelight as they're mobbed by paparazzi in the Star Power finale.
3. Pickles, Tater and Chocolate
Aired 11 September 2017 • 21 min
Amanda Freitag, Marcus Samuelsson and Alex Guarnaschelli peel, smash and sear their way through a potato-themed basket. Then, one judge has ambitious plans to make baked Alaska and plate it before the clock runs out.
4. Dumplings and Ugly Food
Aired 18 September 2017 • 21 min
The judges whip up pork belly and walnut appetizers in round one. Then, Scott Conant gets stumped by hamachi collar, and the judges must turn ugly food into gorgeous entrees while trying to ignore a frighteningly funny intruder.
5. Food Truck, Hens and Grill
Aired 25 September 2017 • 21 min
The judges get revved up for a food truck-themed round one. Then, it's game on with Cornish game hens in round two, while round three finds the chefs revisiting a dessert basket from a grilling special.