About this season
The world's greatest culinary artists come together to compete for the prestigious title of Iron Chef America in this Alton Brown-hosted series. Catch all the yummy intensity on the Food Network.
Episodes (8)
1. Resourcefulness
Aired 4 November 2012 • 60 min
These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.
2. Innovation
Aired 11 November 2012 • 60 min
The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.
3. Simplicity
Aired 18 November 2012 • 60 min
Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate
4. Transformation
Aired 25 November 2012 • 60 min
The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.
5. Risk
Aired 2 December 2012 • 60 min
An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.
6. Fusion
Aired 9 December 2012 • 60 min
The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.
7. Transcendence
Aired 16 December 2012 • 60 min
The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.
8. Passion and Respect
Aired 23 December 2012 • 60 min
Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.