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This is the list of episodes for the Food Network competition reality series Chopped. New episodes are broadcast on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET. Series overview
Episodes{{List has been split|Seasons 1–20}}Season 21 (2014–15){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=CC99CC|TextColor=000000}}{{Chopped| LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=252 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Teen Tournament: Part One | AirDate=July 15, 2014 | Cont1=Alexandria Brooks (age: 16), from Voorhees, NJ | Cont2=Ashley Dudley (age: 16), from Hancocks Bridge, NJ | Cont3=Jay Ureña (age: 16), from Queens, NY | Cont4=Jason Khaytin (age: 14), from Holland, PA | IngApp= cherry drink soaked pickles, lamb loin chops, kale chips, riccota salata | IngEnt= mahi mahi, cookie snack chips, green beans, french fries | IngDes= gourmet frozen yogurt sundae, white balsamic vinegar, puffed rice cereal bars, dulce de leche | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes= Part 1 of 5. For the whole Teen Tournament, chefs were given 30 minutes for the appetizer round, instead of the usual 20 minutes. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=253 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Teen Tournament: Part Two | AirDate= July 22, 2014 | Cont1=Mikayla Layng (age: 13), from Lynbrook, NY | Cont2=Eyan Goldman (age: 16), from New York, NY | Cont3=Lucy Felong (age: 15), from Hightstown, NJ | Cont4=Dante Foggy (age: 17), from Burlington Twp, NJ | IngApp= jumbo shrimp, chunky peanut butter, jalapeños, sticky rice | IngEnt= frog legs, mafaldine, bok choy, lobster mushrooms | IngDes= black and white cookies, fruit leather strips, cashews, agave nectar | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=Part 2 of 5.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=254 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Teen Tournament: Part Three | AirDate=July 29, 2014 | Cont1= Brandon Medley (age: 15), from Sewell, NJ | Cont2= Hannah Bukzin (age: 14), from Westport, CT | Cont3= Max Aronson (age 16), from Woodcliff Lake, NJ | Cont4= Tommi Rae Fowler (age: 16), from Townville, SC | IngApp= rabbit and ginger sausage, dandelion greens, dried currants, hot-sauce-flavored candy canes | IngEnt= pineapple upside-down cake, Cornish hens, hen of the woods mushrooms, edamame hummus | IngDes= cinnamon cereal, pie crust, chocolate fudge sauce, grape carbonated candy | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Alex Stupak | Episode notes=Part 3 of 5.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=255 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Teen Tournament: Part Four | AirDate=August 3, 2014 | Cont1= Antonio Jubela-Gordon (age: 16), from New York, NY | Cont2= Jake Diamond (age: 13), from Montclair, NJ | Cont3= Morgan Goldstein (age: 14), from Cleveland, Ohio | Cont4= Sequoia Pranger (age: 16), from Salem, Oregon | IngApp= salsa verde, chicken breasts, bundled lunch kits, blue corn tortilla chips | IngEnt= buffalo tenderloin, couscous, rainbow chard, squeezable blueberry yogurt | IngDes= chocolate Swiss rolls, popcorn balls, blackberries, gummy fish | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Alex Stupak | Episode notes=Part 4 of 5.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=256 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Teen Tournament: Grand Finale | AirDate=August 12, 2014 | Cont1= Sequoia Pranger (age: 16), from Salem, Oregon | Cont2= Jason Khaytin (age: 14), from Holland, PA | Cont3= Dante Foggy (age: 17), from Burlington Twp, NJ | Cont4= Tommi Rae Fowler (age: 16), from Townville, SC | IngApp=octopus, purple cauliflower, kumquats, coconut caramel cookies | IngEnt=antelope chops, red curry paste, rainbow carrots, ants on a log | IngDes=frozen mocha drink, Vacherin Mont d'Or cheese, jelly donuts, chocolate covered crickets | Judge1=Amanda Freitag | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Alex Stupak | Episode notes=Part 5 of 5. Contestants won previous parts. The winner received a $40,000 scholarship and an additional $25,000. All other contestants received a $1,000 gift card to FoodNetwork.com. Four of the teen chefs that did not win this season's Teen Tournament would return for a teen chef redemption episode in season 25. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=257 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Food Truck Fight | AirDate=August 19, 2014 | Cont1=Michael Natiello, Food Truck Owner from Bloomfield, NJ | Cont2=Han Ly Hwang, Former Food Truck Owner, from Portland, OR | Cont3=James Klayman, Food Truck Owner from New York, NY | Cont4=Nong Poonsukwattana, Food Truck Owner & Restaurateur from Portland, OR | IngApp=strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, ground lamb, caviar, empanada dough | IngEnt=whole suckling pig, red and white kabob sauces, corn tortillas, fiddlehead ferns | IngDes=Liège waffles, mangoes with spiced lime, Vietnamese iced coffee, flan | Judge1=Peter Oleyer | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=Contestants are chefs who operate food trucks and carts. The suckling pig in the entrée basket was precooked. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=258 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Ultimate Champions: Professionals | AirDate=August 26, 2014 | Cont1=Fatima Ali (Episode 12.2 – "A Guts Reaction") and (Episode 14.3 – "Chopped Champions: Part 2") | Cont2=Lauren Kyles (Episode 18.11 – "Beer Here!") | Cont3=Tom Mckenna (Episode 16.4 – "Gyro We Go Again") | Cont4=Giorgio Rapicavoli (Episode 10.3 – "Far Far Out!") (advances to final round) | IngApp=eel, pepihuates, shaved coconut, sea beans | IngEnt=dressed squab, stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese, cherry cola | IngDes=grasshopper pie, Granny Smith apples, smoked salt, puffed rice | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=Part 1 of a 5-part tournament featuring 16 past champions(4 professional chefs and 12 amateur champions) divided into 4 divisions of 4 contestants. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, whey they competed for a grand prize of $50,000, plus a new car. All contestants are professional chefs who were Chopped champions from other episodes. Fatima Ali had competed 2 other times before this (Episode 12.3 – "A Guts Reaction") and (Episode 14.3 – "Chopped Champions: Part 2"). This episode had a 30-minute "Chopped: After Hours" special that aired directly after the episode, consisting of previously online clips where judges engaged in friendly pseudo competition tackling one of the round's basket ingredients.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=259 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Ultimate Champions: Amateur Champs | AirDate=September 2, 2014 | Cont1=Marisa Biaggi (Episode 15.6 – "Amazing Amateurs") | Cont2=Dinah Surh (Episode 19.1 – "Ambitious Amateurs") | Cont3=Elda Bielanski (Episode 19.3 – "Grandma vs. Grandma") | Cont4=Keith Young (Episode 19.13 – "Four Fathers") (advances to final round) | IngApp=cheese blintzes, salsa, poblano peppers, ground pork | IngEnt=wagyu ribeye steak, jalapeño chips, pink pearl sedum, mangoes | IngDes=cookie spread, crème anglaise, grapefruit, microwaved mug cupcake | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes= Part 2 of 5. All contestants are Chopped champions from other episodes featuring amateur cooks.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=260 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=Ultimate Champions: Heroes | AirDate=September 9, 2014 | Cont1=Richard Fields (Episode 18.5 – "Firefighter Chefs") | Cont2=Paul Rut (Episode 11.6 – "Sound the Alarm!") | Cont3=Robbie Myers (Episode 15.8 – "Military Salute") | Cont4=Diana Sabater (Episode 15.5 – "Momumental") (advances to final round) | IngApp= sablefish, pineapple, fruit and nut bars, turnips | IngEnt= rack of lamb, papaya, peppermint patties, spring garlic | IngDes= purple corn pudding, crystallized ginger, cinnamon spice coffee liqueur, pecans | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=Part 3 of 5. All contestants are Chopped champions from other episodes featuring heroes(people who help others in some way). Two firefighters, a US army veteran, and a police officer are the hero contestants in this episode.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=261 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Ultimate Champions: Celebrities | AirDate= September 16, 2014 | Cont1=Gillian Vigman (Episode 19.6 – "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Comedians!") and (Episode 19.8 – "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Finale") | Cont2=Brandi Chastain (Episode 19.4 – "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Sport Stars!") and (Episode 19.8 – "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Finale") | Cont3=Carnie Wilson (Episode 19.5 – "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Rachel vs. Guy!") and (Episode 19.8 – "Chopped Tournament of Stars: Finale") | Cont4=Laila Ali (Episode 14.12 – "Chopped All-Stars: Celebrities") and (Episode 14.13 – "Chopped All-Stars: Finale") (advances to final round) | IngApp=salmon fillets, avocados, sweet tea, cricket flour | IngEnt=pork loin, cucumbers, black bean soup, chocolate body paint | IngDes=key lime juice, cream cheese, banana paste, ladyfingers | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Episode notes=Part 4 of 5. All the chefs are celebrities who formerly competed on Chopped for charity, each being a finalist in the tournament they originally competed in. Brandi, Carnie, and Gillian had competed against each other before when they were finalists in Season 19's Tournament Of Stars}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=262 | SeasonEp=11 | Title=Ultimate Champions: Grand Finale | AirDate=September 23, 2014 | Cont1=Keith Young (Episode 19.13 – "Four Fathers") | Cont2=Laila Ali (Episode 14.12 – "Chopped All-Stars: Celebrities") and (Episode 14.13 – "Chopped All-Stars: Finale") | Cont3=Giorgio Rapicavoli (Episode 10.3 – "Far Far Out!") | Cont4=Diana Sabater (Episode 15.5 – "Momumental") | IngApp=duck confit, orange cream ice pops, ramps, risotto | IngEnt=pig's head, ajvar, vegetable steamed buns, chinese broccoli | IngDes=corn muffin tops, whiskey, macadamia nuts, chocolate covered gummy bears | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=Part 5 of 5. The 4 preliminary round winners were competing for a grand prize of $50,000, plus a new car of the winner's choice from Buick. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=263 | SeasonEp=12 | Title=Short Order Cooks | AirDate=September 30, 2014 | Cont1=Eitan Bernath (age: 11), from: Teaneck, NJ | Cont2=Christopher Pappas (age: 10), from: Long Island, NY | Cont3=Mona Ziabari (age: 10), from: Lehigh Valley, PA | Cont4=Lily Nichols (age: 11), from: NJ | IngApp=ground beef, tomatoes, slider buns, cotton candy | IngEnt=broccoli rabe, chicken tenders, baked pizza dough, sour gummy candies | IngDes=banana pudding, vanilla ice cream, icing, brownie mix | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=The contestants in this special episode were children. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, they were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round. Due to the small height of the contestants, Ted had to help them reach for something at various times. This episode was dedicated to the memory of Lily Nichols' father, Jeffrey Nichols, who passed away just prior to the airing of this episode.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC99CC | SeriesEp=264 | SeasonEp=13 | Title=Money Saver | AirDate=January 13, 2015 | Cont1=Jun Robles, Chef de Cuisine from Portland, OR | Cont2=Christopher Arellanes, Chef de Partie from New York, NY | Cont3=Alluette Jones-Smalls, Chef and Owner from Charleston, SC | Cont4=Emily Chapman, Line Cook from New York, NY | IngApp= chickpeas, baby red mustard greens, marinara sauce, silken tofu | IngEnt= ham steaks, lemon lime soda, cottage cheese, pea tendrils | IngDes= pound cake, chocolate chips, honey, strawberries | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=The basket ingredients all cost less than $10; contestants were limited to using two parts of the pantry that were stocked with low-priced goods.}}
Season 22 (2014–15){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=CC66CC|TextColor=000000}}{{Chopped| LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=265 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Mummies and Gummies | AirDate=October 14, 2014 | Cont1=Mark Murray, Private Chef from Stanford, CT | Cont2=Stephanie Mishoe, Pastry Chef from Charleston, SC | Cont3=TK Kyle, Caterer from Queens, NY | Cont4=Roro Morales, Caterer from Portland, OR | IngApp=gummy rats, canned pumpkin, bitter melon, mummy dogs | IngEnt=graveyard dirt pudding, beef hearts, gummy body parts, pigs ears | IngDes=witch's brew, blood oranges, blue cheese, pretzel spider webs | Judge1=Amanda Freitag | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Aarón Sanchez | Episode notes=The basket ingredients were Halloween-themed. The graveyard dirt pudding in the entree round was crumbled chocolate cake "dirt" over whipped cream with white wafer cookie "headstones" on top. The witch's brew in the dessert round was made from: limeade, ginger ale and lime sorbet.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=266 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Chopped Family Thanksgiving | AirDate=November 11, 2014 | Cont1=Maneet Chauhan | Cont2=Marc Murphy | Cont3=Chris Santos | Cont4=Alex Guarnaschelli | IngApp=smoked turkey legs, hominy, corn bread, gummy turkey feet | IngEnt=brined turkey breast, savoy cabbage, corn casserole, boniato sweet potatoes | IngDes=pumpkin pie flavored vodka, cranberry pie, turkey fat, mashed potatoes | Judge1=Aarón Sanchez | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge4=Scott Conant | Episode notes= This was a special Thanksgiving episode where the competitors were regular Chopped judges who were playing to win money for the charity No Kid Hungry. This is the first episode to have four judges on the judging panel instead of the usual three so the contestants had to make five plates instead of the usual four.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp= 267 | SeasonEp= 3 | Title= Meatball Madness | AirDate= December 2, 2014 | Cont1= Mirna Attar, Chef & Restaurateur from Portland, OR | Cont2= Eva Winans, Line Cook from Charleston, SC | Cont3= Zachary Kell, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Giuseppe Fanelli, Executive Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= lamb shanks, creme brûlée, ginger, baby leeks | IngEnt= boar shoulder, etouffée sauce, bacon, okra | IngDes= chocolate ravioli, strawberry syrup, candied orange zest, french vanilla cake mix | Judge1= Michael Chernow | Judge2= Aarón Sanchez | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes= The chefs were required to make meatballs in every course. Each chef was provided with a meat grinder on their station. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=268 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=The Holiday Kitchen | AirDate=December 9, 2014 | Cont1=Sunny Anderson | Cont2=Jeff Mauro | Cont3=Marcela Valladolid | Cont4=Katie Lee | IngApp=marron glacés, prosecco, challah bread, seafood salad | IngEnt=Yule log, brisket, baked potato, mulled wine | IngDes=cookie dough in a press, peppermint candies, curried nuts, royal icing | Judge1=Maneet Chauhan | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=This was a holiday themed episode featuring four of the hosts of The Kitchen as contestants, playing for charity. All the contestants, except Katie Lee, have competed before on Chopped. All four contestants received donations for their charities win or lose.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=269 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Family Food Fight | AirDate=December 23, 2014 | Cont1=Raphael Martone (father), Chef from Boston, MA | Cont2=John Martone (son), Chef & Co-Owner from Boston, MA | Cont3=Rosie Martone (daughter), Head Chef & Co-Owner from Boston, MA | Cont4=Geraldine Martone (mother), Chef from Boston, MA | IngApp=piadina, purple malabar spinach, preserved lemon, veal cutlet | IngEnt=branzino, french green lentils, firm tofu, mostarda | IngDes=lobster tail pastries, cinnamon chips, star anise, hazelnut liqueur | Judge1=Aarón Sanchez | Judge2=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=The contestants were a mother, father, daughter, and son who run a restaurant together, competing head to head.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=270 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Bizarre Baskets | AirDate=January 20, 2015 | Cont1=Nico Romo, Culinary Director & French Master Chef from Charleston, SC | Cont2=Geoff Rhyne, Chef de Cuisine from Charleston, SC | Cont3=Aaron Barnett, Chef & Restaurateur from Portland, OR | Cont4=Timothy Peterson, Sous Chef from New York, NY | IngApp=lox ice cream, wasabi microgreens, pink asparagus, ground camel | IngEnt=kholodets, flaming shiso, blue foot mushrooms, goat head | IngDes=unlaid chicken eggs, sour cream, rambutan, Turkish tavuk gogsu | Judge1=Andrew Zimmern | Judge2=Aarón Sanchez | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=Judge Andrew Zimmern is the host of several programs on the Travel Channel featuring ]]Bizarre_Foods_with_Andrew_Zimmern|"bizarre" foods]]. All baskets featured a series of highly unusual ingredients. Chef Peterson works at Beauty & Essex, which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=271 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Reality TV Stars | AirDate=February 17, 2015 | Cont1=Kathy Wakile (The Real Housewives of New Jersey) | Cont2=Renee Graziano (Mob Wives) | Cont3=Amy Roloff (Little People, Big World) | Cont4=Travis Loftland (Deadliest Catch) | IngApp=smoked mozzarella, endive, biscuit dough, pheasant terrine | IngEnt=lobster, dinosaur kale, vegetable cream cheese, quinoa | IngDes=cannoli shells, marshmallows, chocolate sauce, cherry pie filling | Judge1=Amanda Freitag | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=The contestants were all reality television stars and competed for charity.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=272 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Late Night Food Brawl | AirDate=February 24, 2015 | Cont1=Maria Ojala, Private Chef from Bel-Air, CA | Cont2=Ryan Whyte, Sous Chef from Portland, OR | Cont3=Anastacia Song, Sous Chef from Manhattan, NY | Cont4=Adam Greenberg, Corporate Executive Chef from Norwalk, CT | IngApp=Italian sausages in buns, tomatillos, morel mushrooms, poutine | IngEnt=fast food sliders, Belgian style stout beer, Japanese eggplant, Mexican corn | IngDes=rice and cheese burrito, chocolate milk, apple pie, whipped cream | Judge1=Aarón Sanchez | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=Late night foods was the basket theme. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=273 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=Amateurs' Brawl | AirDate=April 7, 2015 | Cont1=Gregory Generet, Jazz Vocalist from New York, NY | Cont2=Marilyn Mansfield, Doll Maker from Staten Island, NY | Cont3=Melissa Naccarato, Hairdresser from Long Island, NY | Cont4=Drew Magary, Writer from New York, NY | IngApp=chicken truffle sausage, pecorino, banana peppers, spinach vinaigrette | IngEnt=wild boar roast, katsu sauce, pattypan squash, caperberries | IngDes=marshmallow chocolate cookies, strawberry jam, hot sauce, cottage cheese | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes= The contestants were all home cooks. Drew Magary, a science fiction novelist and humor columnist for the sports website Deadspin, had previously posted a satirical application for the show in 2012.[1] }}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=274 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Fabulous Baker Boys | AirDate=April 21, 2015 | Cont1=Kamel Saci, Head Bread Baker from New York, NY | Cont2=Frederick Aquino, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Mario Bacherini, Chef Technician from New York, NY | Cont4=Thiago Silva, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY | IngApp=focaccia dough, black cod, miso paste, rice pudding | IngEnt=puffed pastry dough, chateaubriand, chicken liver, champagne chocolate truffles | IngDes=pâte à choux, marzipan oranges, gold leaf, candied crabs | Judge1=Christina Tosi | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes= This was a baking themed episode featuring four professional bakers. The contestants wore Chopped T-shirts and aprons rather than the traditional chef's coats. Contestants were required to bake something in each round, with each basket containing a type of baking dough. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of 20 due to the extra time needed for baking.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=275 | SeasonEp=11 | Title=Hot Stuff | AirDate=June 2, 2015 | Cont1=Mei Chau, Chef & Restaurateur from New York, NY | Cont2=Andrew Garrett, Hot Sauce Entrepreneur from Portland, OR | Cont3=Denzil Richards, Executive Chef from New Rochelle, NY | Cont4=Meny Vaknin, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY | IngApp=tom yum soup, goats milk yogurt, pork ribs, habanero peppers | IngEnt=vindaloo sauce, hearts of palm, monkfish, ghost pepper beef jerky | IngDes=devil's tres leches cake, pink lemons, canary melon, chili pepper honey | Judge1=Michelle Bernstein | Judge2=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3=Aarón Sanchez | Episode notes=The baskets featured spicy ingredients in every round.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=276 | SeasonEp=12 | Title=Thrill of the Grill | AirDate=June 23, 2015 | Cont1=Jason French, Chef and Owner from Portland, OR | Cont2=Tonya Mitchell, Culinary Director from Charleston, SC | Cont3=Timothy Witcher, Culinary Arts Instructor from Westhampton, NJ | Cont4=Ben Bettinger, Executive Chef from Portland OR | IngApp=swordfish, watermelon, wine coolers, potato skins | IngEnt=taramosalata, hanger steak, portobello mushrooms, fava beans | IngDes=peaches, lemonade, pound cake, piloncillo | Judge1=Elizabeth Karmel | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Episode notes= Contestants were required to use the grill each round and could not use the ovens. Chef Witcher was the teacher of Dante Foggy, runner-up of the 2014 Chopped Teen Tournament. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=CC66CC | SeriesEp=277 | SeasonEp=13 | Title=Scoops On! | AirDate=June 30, 2015 | Cont1=Clio Goodman, Chef & Owner from New York, NY | Cont2=Chris Starkus, Chef de Cuisine from Portland, OR | Cont3=Emmanuel Delcour, Private Chef & Fitness Expert from Beverly Hills, CA | Cont4=Stacey Givens, Chef & Restauranteur from Portland, OR | IngApp=ginger ice cream in cones, English peas, halibut fillets, faloodeh | IngEnt=asiago cheese, flank steak, Italian hot peppers, olive oil ice cream | IngDes=banana splits with palm sugar ice cream, white chocolate, red olives, milky raw sake | Judge1=Natasha Case | Judge2=Scott Conant | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes= The baskets in each round contained ice cream and in keeping with the ice cream theme, each chef was provided with a tray of assorted toppings. An extra ice cream machine was brought in so that both chefs could each make a mandatory ice cream creation in the dessert round. }} |} Season 23 (2014–15){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=6A0888|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=278 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Every 'Wich Way | AirDate=December 16, 2014 | Cont1=Leigh Ann Kato, Freelance Chef from Los Angeles, CA | Cont2=Susie Blue McWilliam, Chef & Owner from Portland, OR | Cont3=Josh Lewis, Head Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Daniel Sharp, Executive Chef from New York, NY | IngApp=polenta log, braised beef brisket, araucana eggs, tomatillos | IngEnt=pâté, mango licorice, thousand island dressing, pork shoulder | IngDes=peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, marshmallow spread, Thai curry paste, chocolate covered espresso beans | Judge1=Jeff Mauro | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=Contestants were required to make a sandwich for every course.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=279 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Viewers' Choice Ingredients | AirDate=January 6, 2015 | Cont1=Victoria Neikirk, Executive Chefs from Charleston, SC | Cont2=Tynan Gibson, Chef de Cuisine from Portland, OR | Cont3=Emily Hahn, Executive Chef from Charleston, SC | Cont4=Vandy Vanderwarker, Sous Chef from Charleston, SC | IngApp=pickled eggs, ramps, instant ramen noodles, calf eyeballs | IngEnt=beef tongue, chimichurri sauce, shiitake mushrooms, boxed mac and cheese | IngDes=pig skin, baby food, margherita pizza, ostrich egg | Judge1=Amanda Freitag | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=The mystery baskets were filled with ingredients suggested by fans via social media. The first round was from Twitter; the second from Facebook; and the third from Instagram. Chef Hahn and Chef Vanderwarker were in a relationship prior to competing on this episode.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=280 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Chopped Again! | AirDate=January 27, 2015 | Cont1=Angela Majko (Episode 15.4 – "Without Missing a Beet") | Cont2=Han Ly Hwang (Episode 21.6 – "Food Truck Fight") | Cont3=Brandon Frohne (Episode 20.1 – "Dread and Breakfast") | Cont4=Bradley Stellings (Episode 18.11 – "Beer Here!") | IngApp=skate wings, pomegranate molasses, purple asparagus, candied sardines | IngEnt=whole chicken legs, baby zucchini, wine ice cream, spotted dick pudding | IngDes=tortenboden, cocoa hazelnut spread, mirin, beer salt | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=All contestants were chefs who had unsuccessfully competed in previous episodes looking for redemption.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=281 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Say Cheese! | AirDate=February 3, 2015 | Cont1=Dung Trinh, Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2=Christian Fischhuber, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY | Cont3=Jose Chesa, Chef & Restaurateur from Portland, OR | Cont4=Maurizio Crescenzo, Chef & Restaurateur from New York, NY | IngApp=domed goat cheese, blue cheese, mostarda, guanciale | IngEnt= raclette, brie, chicken thighs, garlic scapes | IngDes=manchego, garrotxa, fig spread, tarragon | Judge1=Adam Moskowitz | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Alex Stupak | Episode notes= The theme for this episode was cheese: every basket contained two types of cheese.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=282 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Chocolate Rush! | AirDate=February 10, 2015 | Cont1=Kelly Kleisner, Executive Pastry Chef from Charleston, SC | Cont2=Einav Gefen, Corporate Chef from Englewood Cliffs, NJ | Cont3=Megan Vargas, Pastry Chef from Portland, OR | Cont4=Mindy Simmons, Owner & Pastry Chef from Beaverton, OR | IngApp= chocolate stout, white chocolate, pork chops, malted milk powder | IngEnt= tortilla lime chocolate bars, dark chocolate, deckle of beef, naranjillas in syrup | IngDes= chocolate chile liqueur, milk chocolate, graham crackers, toasted coconut flakes | Judge1= Aarón Sanchez | Judge2= Christina Tosi | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes= This episode's theme was chocolate in every round.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=283 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Double Trouble | AirDate=March 3, 2015 | Cont1=Kimberly Maisey and Justin Maisey, Spa Chefs from Tucson, AZ | Cont2=Jen Catron and Paul Outlaw, Food Truck Owners from New York, NY | Cont3=Jon Cano and Elizabeth Gribko, Chef & Pastry Chef from East Massapequa, NY | Cont4=Adam Sappington and Jackie Sappington, Chef & Pastry Chef from Portland, OR | IngApp=date vinegar, rocky mountain oysters, daikon radish, chili roasted peas | IngEnt=soft shell crab, passion fruit, canned beets, sweet potato patties | IngDes=port wine, crème fraiche, Canadian bacon, lollipop rings | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes= The contestants were all couples: engaged and married. This marks the first instance where more than four contestants competed at a time.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=284 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=T.G.I. Fry-Day | AirDate=March 10, 2015 | Cont1=Fred Neuville, Chef & Restaurateur from John's Island, SC | Cont2=Catherine Cosby, Executive Chef from Summerville, SC | Cont3=Anh Luu, Head Chef from Portland, OR | Cont4=Mo Major, Sous Chef from Port Chester, NY | IngApp=buckwheat honey, hot dogs, taro root, beef fat | IngEnt=cube steak, pickled green tomatoes, chocolate sandwich cookies, duck fat | IngDes=serrano peppers, salted caramel sauce, gooey butter cake, coconut oil | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=The contestants were required to fry something in every round. In addition to the deep fryer, each chef was provided with a pot of oil preheated to frying temperature at the start of each round.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=285 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Amateurs Redemption | AirDate=March 17, 2015 | Cont1=Rique Uresti (Episode 15.6 – "Amazing Amateurs") | Cont2=Tommy Werther (Episode 19.1 – "Ambitious Amateurs") | Cont3=Sunny Hostin (Episode 19.10 – "Mother's Day") | Cont4=Jackie Khanich (Episode 19.1 – "Ambitious Amateurs") | IngApp=vegan roast, japanese mayo, purple kohlrabi, almonds | IngEnt=quail, chermoula, cousa sqush, cinnamon sugar cereal | IngDes=ricotta cheese, maple bacon lollipops, wonton wrappers, baharat | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=The contestants were home cooks who had all competed previously and lost. Tommy Werther and Jackie Khanich had previously competed against each other in the same episode.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=286 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=Let's Do Lunch | AirDate=March 24, 2015 | Cont1=Mark Mata, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2=Sarah Arkwright, Food Truck Owner from Portland, OR | Cont3=Diane Vista-Wayne, Line Cook from New York, NY | Cont4=Jonathan Kavourakis, Sous Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= cinnamon rolls, Turkish coffee, quail eggs, tamarillos | IngEnt=duck breast, artichoke, champagne, peanut butter and jelly | IngDes=pork crown roast, green lipped mussels, creamed spinach, truffles | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Episode notes= The three rounds (appetizer, entrée, and dessert) were replaced by breakfast, lunch, and dinner, respectively. Chef Kavourakis works at Beauty & Essex, which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=287 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Fake Cake, Real Stakes | AirDate=March 31, 2015 | Cont1=Lauren Miller, Executive Chef, Sasquatch Brewing Co., Portland, OR | Cont2=Daniel Doyle, Executive Chef, Poogan's Porch, Charleston, SC | Cont3=Cole Poolaw, Executive Chef, Barsa Tapas Lounge, Charleston, SC | Cont4=Silvia Baldini, Chef & Caterer, Strawberry & Sage, New Canaan, CT | IngApp=chicken wings (puffed rice treats with hot sauce), Italian sausage, caramel apple (caramel coated onion), sheep (cauliflower and olive) | IngEnt= layer cake (meatloaf with cream cheese), spaghetti squash, green beans (fondant), ice cream sundae (mashed potatoes and gravy) | IngDes=grilled cheese (pound cake with frosting), milk (buttermilk), peas and carrots (candy), tomato soup (strawberry soup) | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=This was an April Fools' Day competition where the ingredients in the baskets were actually something else in disguise and small pranks were pulled (e.g. hiding a rubber snake in a blender; having someone in a bear costume waiting in the break room between rounds.)}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=288 | SeasonEp=11 | Title=First Responders | AirDate=April 14, 2015 | Cont1=Ariella Dalfen, North Shore LIJ Paramedic from Queens, NY | Cont2=Jing Cong, FDNY Paramedic Lieutenant from Manhattan, NY | Cont3=Richard Henderson, NYPD Bomb Squad Detective from New York, NY | Cont4=Anna Serrano, NYPD Police Sergeant from New York, NY | IngApp=mixed berry jam, ground bison, arugula, hummus chips | IngEnt=rotisserie chicken, fiery jaw breakers, fingerling potatoes, tequila | IngDes=passion fruit, angel food cake, toasted marshmallows, fruit ring candies | Judge1=Maneet Chauhan | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=Contestants were first responders such as police and paramedics.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=289 | SeasonEp=12 | Title=Judges' Face-Off | AirDate=June 9, 2015 | Cont1=Amanda Freitag | Cont2=Marc Murphy | Cont3=Alex Guarnaschelli | Cont4=Aarón Sánchez | IngApp=tuna noodle casserole, Tex-Mex condiments, barbecue potato chips, collard greens | IngEnt=tomato soup, pulled pork sandwich, dirty rice, peanuts | IngDes=cheddar biscuits, apple slices, carrot cake, mango chutney | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=All basket ingredients were leftovers. All contestants were Chopped judges and were competing for charity. The Tex-Mex condiments consisted of guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=6A0888 | SeriesEp=290 | SeasonEp=13 | Title=Big Barbecue Bout | AirDate=June 16, 2015 | Cont1=Jimi Hyatt, Chef from Charleston, SC | Cont2=Heather Edwards, Executive Chef from Charleston, SC | Cont3=Deljuan Murphy, Executive Sous Chef from Charleston, SC | Cont4=Taylor Garrigan, Executive Chef from Charleston, SC | IngApp=South Carolina style barbecue sauce, jumbo shrimp, baby mustard greens, clams | IngEnt=North Carolina style barbecue sauce, pork spare ribs, rainbow chard, avocados | IngDes=Kansas City style barbecue sauce, bananas, whole coconut, smoked almonds | Judge1=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge2=Aarón Sánchez | Judge3=Ray Lampe | Episode notes=Baskets were barbecue themed, with a different regional variety of barbecue sauce in every basket. All the chefs were from different areas of Charleston, South Carolina, and the third judge, Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, was a finalist in the first Chopped Grill Masters Tournament. Due to the extensive time required to cook ribs, the ribs in the entree basket were pre-roasted.}} |} Season 24 (2015){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=58FA58|TextColor=000000}}{{Chopped| LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=291 | SeasonEp=1 | Title= All Stars Tournament: Part 1 | AirDate=April 28, 2015 | Cont1=Brian Malarkey, Charity: Chimps Inc. | Cont2=Madison Cowan, Charity: Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter | Cont3=Eric Greenspan, Charity: Stu and the Kids | Cont4=Art Smith, Charity: Reunion | IngApp=smoked pork tails, culantro, nattō, clams | IngEnt=shrimp skin, hamachi, pomelo, green garlic | IngDes=maple smoked cheddar cheese, almond flour, mayonnaise, dates | Judge1=Amanda Freitag | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes= The first in a five-part All-Stars tournament series, where the winner takes home $75,000 for a charity of their choice. Madison Cowan had previously won the 2010 Champions tournament. Chef Cowan is also the first chef to have competed as both a civilian and celebrity contestant.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=292 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=All Stars Tournament: Part 2 | AirDate=May 5, 2015 | Cont1=Dale Talde, Charity: CARE USA | Cont2=Mary Sue Milliken, Charity: No Kid Hungry | Cont3=Hung Huynh, Charity: Sunflower Mission | Cont4=Anne Burrell, Charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | IngApp=Solomillo iberico, preserved lemons, arugula, peanut soup | IngEnt=veal sweetbreads, fondue cheese, green chili sauce, artichokes | IngDes=switchel, lime leaves, meringue cookies, baked sweet potatoes | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=Part two of a five-part All-Stars tournament. Anne Burrell was a preliminary round winner in the 2011 All-Stars tournament.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=293 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=All Stars Tournament: Part 3 | AirDate=May 12, 2015 | Cont1=Marcel Vigneron, Charity: L.A. Kitchen | Cont2=Cat Cora, Charity: Chefs for Humanity | Cont3=Antonia Lofaso, Charity: Beit T'Shuvah | Cont4=Michael Psilakis, Charity: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation | IngApp=baby zucchini, marcona almonds, mojama, coconut macaroons | IngEnt=lamb ribs, kumquats, variegated radicchio, cherry spoon fruit | IngDes=ghee, msemen, walnuts, orange flavored water | Judge1=Aarón Sanchez | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=Part three of a five-part All-Stars tournament. Cat Cora also competed in the 2012 All-Stars tournament.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=294 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=All Stars Tournament: Part 4 | AirDate=May 19, 2015 | Cont1=Lee Anne Wong, Charity: Conservation International, Hawaii | Cont2=Fabio Viviani, Charity: ALS Association | Cont3=Rocco DiSpirito, Charity: Feeding America | Cont4=Jet Tila, Charity: K9s for Warriors | IngApp=sea scallops, tahini paste, taro buns, seasoned eggs in soy sauce | IngEnt=chickpea curry, beef shoulder, finger limes, coffee pods | IngDes=pistachio cream, dried plums, fish shaped pretzels, carbonated crystals | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=Part four of a five-part All-Stars tournament.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=295 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=All Stars Tournament: Grand Finale | AirDate=May 26, 2015 | Cont1=Art Smith, Charity: Reunion | Cont2=Jet Tila, Charity: K9s for Warriors | Cont3=Michael Psilakis, Charity: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation | Cont4=Anne Burrell, Charity: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | IngApp=fish carcasses, taleso ham, purple potatoes, Calabrian chili peppers | IngEnt=seafood tower, arak, fennel pollen, sea urchin | IngDes=watermelon fruit bowl, french feta cheese, ghost pepper, cookie cake | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=Finale of a five-part All-Stars tournament, with a $75,000 prize for the charity of the winning chef's choice. The fish carcasses were from catfish heads and cod. The seafood tower included clams, oysters, lobster, and shrimp. Due to the heat of the ghost peppers, goggles were provided in the dessert basket. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=296 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Tendon Intentions | AirDate=July 7, 2015 | Cont1=Robert Sevchik, Chef de Cuisine from Seattle, WA | Cont2=Oscar Toro, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Steven Wambach, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL | Cont4=Robyn Almodovar, Food Truck Owner from Miami, FL | IngApp=beef tendon balls, purslane, jerusalem architokes, chocolate peanut butter cups | IngEnt=trash fish, olive tapenade, fresh vermicelli noodles, blood oranges | IngDes=egg custard tarts, coffee infused tequila, caramelized onions, pretzels | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Episode notes= The "trash fish" in round 2 was scut fish (specifically 'porgy', as stated in the Chopped: After Hours segment for this episode). Chef Almodovar has competed in various food competitions including Cutthroat Kitchen and Hell's Kitchen.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=297 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Rock Stars | AirDate=August 18, 2015 | Cont1=Eddie Ojeda, Charity: Carol Baldwin Cancer Fund | Cont2=Lita Ford, Charity: Parental Alienation Awareness | Cont3=Dweezil Zappa, Charity: Guitars Not Guns | Cont4=Kelly Hansen, Charity: The Grammy Foundation | IngApp=drumsticks, corn tortillas, champagne, jam | IngEnt=lamb t-bones, graffiti eggplants, string cheese, beer | IngDes=rock candy, fresh ginger, lemon roll, spiced German liquor | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=Musicians compete for charity. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=298 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Wild Ride | AirDate=September 3, 2015 | Cont1=Kris Edelen, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2=Eileen Andrade, Chef & Restaurateur from Miami, FL | Cont3=Derrick Prince, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Brian Riggenbach, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL | IngApp=corn dogs, candy apples, cream cheese, deep-fried cherry drink | IngEnt=deep-fried canned ham, deep-fried ravioli, asparagus, hot beef sundae | IngDes=deep-fried tequila, nectarines, deep-fried butter balls, red, white and blue ice pops | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Maneet Chauhan | Episode notes=Baskets were carnival themed, with each basket containing two deep fried items. Chef Prince works for fellow Chopped judge Chris Santos, who did not appear as a judge in this episode. Chef Prince cut himself in the dessert round, but did not know about it until he was alerted by the medic. Blood was found in enough places that the judges could not taste his dish due to possible contamination.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=299 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=College Challenge | AirDate=September 10, 2015 | Cont1=Varsha Govindaraju (Senior), University of Washington in Seattle, WA | Cont2=Alex Steinwald (Senior), Northwestern University in Evanston, IL | Cont3=O'Shane Elliot (Junior), University of Miami in Miami, FL | Cont4=Andrea Galan (Sophomore), New York University in New York, NY | IngApp=ground turkey, bluefoot mushrooms, frozen mixed veggies, instant ramen | IngEnt=strip steaks, ranch dressing, broccoli, pizza turnovers | IngDes=potato chips, strawberry toaster pastries, fast food sundae, mini marshmallows | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=Roger Mooking | Episode notes=Four college students are the contestants. The instant ramen in the appetizer round consisted of dried ramen noodles and a flavoring packet, but the chefs were not required to use both components of the ramen}}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=300 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Light Makes Right | AirDate=October 20, 2015 | Cont1=Justin Schwartz, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2=Momo Attaoui, Private Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3=Rudy Poindexter, Personal Chef from Arlington, TX | Cont4=Ryan Ross, Owner & Private Chef from Bow, WA | IngApp=pomegranate yogurt, dandelion greens, pepitas, salmon | IngEnt=ground buffalo, muhammara, rainbow carrots, kefir | IngDes=matcha chia smoothie, rice crackers, pineapple, dark chocolate | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Rocco DiSpirito | Episode notes=Lighter and healthier ingredients were featured in the baskets. Chef Poindexter is the personal chef of Texas Rangers player Prince Fielder.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=301 | SeasonEp=11 | Title=Tailgate Fate | AirDate=November 3, 2015 | Cont1=Erin Wishon, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL | Cont2=Lamar Moore, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL | Cont3=Michell Sanchez, Chef & Restaurateur from Miami, FL | Cont4=Seis Kamimura, Executive Chef from Seattle, WA | IngApp=gameday chili, roasted jalapeño poppers, chicken wings, pretzel rolls | IngEnt=three bean salad, burger patties, flask of whiskey, football cupcakes | IngDes=fried apple pies, wine coolers, strawberries, banana pudding | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=Roger Mooking | Episode notes=The theme of this episode was tailgating and the baskets were replaced by coolers.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=302 | SeasonEp=12 | Title=Chopped Gastropub | AirDate=November 26, 2015 | Cont1=Will Salazar, Exeuctive Sous Chef from Chicago, IL | Cont2=Juan Borjas, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Fred Maurer, Charcutier from New York, NY | Cont4=Dafna Mizrahi, Chef & Restaurateur from Amenia, NY | IngApp=house-smoked bacon, monkfish cheeks, deviled eggs, house-made pickles | IngEnt=bangers and mash, Brussels sprouts, white truffle popcorn, Moscow mule | IngDes=house-pulled mozzarella, peanut-caramel chocolate bars, house-made potato tots, craft beer | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Aarón Sanchez | Episode notes=Contestants were asked to prepare dishes that one might find at a gastropub. Each round featured at least two gastropub-themed mystery ingredients. Juan Borjas works for Chopped judge Chris Santos, who did not appear as a judge in this episode.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=58FA58 | SeriesEp=303 | SeasonEp=13 | Title=Holiday Cooking | AirDate=December 8, 2015 | Cont1=Kelsey Nixon (Kelsey's Essentials) (Charity: Every Mother Counts) | Cont2=Jim Stacy (Offbeat Eats) (Charity: The Giving Kitchen) | Cont3=Gabriele Corcos (Extra Virgin) (Charity: The Food Bank of New York City) | Cont4=Roger Mooking (Man, Fire, Food) (Charity: Save the Children International) | IngApp=whole roasted goose, parsnips, green cherries, brie en croûte | IngEnt=beef tenderloin, gingersnap cocktail, potato latkes, tzimmes | IngDes=white chocolate apple snowman, pie dough, cranberries, brandy Alexander cocktail | Judge1=Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3=Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes= This was a holiday-themed episode and all the competing chefs were hosts of shows on Cooking Channel playing for charity. Kelsey cut herself in the appetizer round and her food overcooked on the stove while she was getting bandaged, contributing to her being eliminated. Chef Corcos also competed in the 2013 All-Stars tournament prior to this episode. The gingersnap cocktail in the second round was mixed from vodka, ginger-scented apéritif, allspice, and clove.}} |} Season 25 (2015){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=FE2E64|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=304 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Teen Tournament: Episode One | AirDate=August 25, 2015 | Cont1=Franco Fugel (age 14), from New York, NY | Cont2=Theo Vicioso (age 17), from White Plains, NY | Cont3=Anna Mindell (age 15), from New Haven, CT | Cont4=Yazmene Kaylani (age 16), from Sussex County, NJ | IngApp=swordfish, black garlic mayonnaise, lemon leaves, bear's head mushrooms | IngEnt=hanger steak, lollipop kale, apple crisp, spray cheese | IngDes=fruit chew candy, instant yogurt pudding mix, tortilla chips, blueberries | Judge1=Amanda Freitag | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=This is part 1 of 5 in a tournament with all teenage contestants. In this and subsequent rounds, the teen contestants were given 30 minutes for the appetizer round.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=305 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Teen Tournament: Episode Two | AirDate=September 1, 2015 | Cont1=Alyssa Chacon (age 17), from Union, NJ | Cont2=Nino Asaro (age 16), from New York, NY | Cont3=Salma Zahran (age 15), from Brooklyn, NY | Cont4=Peter Wenger (age 13), from New York, NY | IngApp=wild langoustines, Asian long beans, yuzu juice, Japanese sweet potato | IngEnt=lamb shoulder, coconut milk, bok choy, dates | IngDes=powdered peanut butter, ice cream sandwiches, marshmallows, curry powder | Judge1=Amanda Freitag | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=Part 2 of 5. Teen Chef Wenger is a protégé of Chef Joel Gargano, who competed in the fifteenth-season episode "Cook Your Butt Off!"}}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=306 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Teen Tournament: Episode Three | AirDate=September 8, 2015 | Cont1=Jarren Pross (age 14), from Rebersburg, PA | Cont2=Eliza McKelvey age 13), from New York, NY | Cont3=Allison Lee (age 13), from New York, NY | Cont4=Alexina Chasin (age 14), from Kingston, NY | IngApp=vegan crispy chicken legs, golden beets, tortilla chip lunch kit, pea leaves | IngEnt=venison roast, butternut squash, fruity cereal macaroons, okra | IngDes=walnuts in honey, assorted cookies, plums, french toast cereal | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=Part 3 of 5. The tortilla chip lunch kit in the appetizer round included tortilla chips and some salsa.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=307 | SeasonEp= 4 | Title= Teen Tournament: Episode Four | AirDate= September 15, 2015 | Cont1=Danny Ganzman (age 15), from Buffalo Grove, IL | Cont2=Olivia Neumark (age 13), from Seattle, WA | Cont3=Justin Ballenger (age 16), from Chicago, IL | Cont4=Veronica Seguin (age 14), from Bedford, MA | IngApp=spicy Italian sausage, white asparagus, habañero peppers, soup dumplings | IngEnt=veal chops, heirloom tomatoes, glazed doughnuts, Swiss chard | IngDes=flame grapes, peanut and caramel candy bars, Greek yogurt, mango nectar | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes= Part 4 of 5. The candy bars in the dessert round had the brand obscured but it appeared to be Pay Day candy bars.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=308 | SeasonEp= 5 | Title= Viewers' Baskets | AirDate= September 17, 2015 | Cont1= Erica Nicholls, Executive Chef from Miami, FL | Cont2= Aaron Tekulve, Sous Chef from Seattle, WA | Cont3= Jeremy Fleming, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Mathias Gervais, Executive Chef from Miami Beach, FL | IngApp= rum raisin ice cream, broccoli spigarello, potato tots, potted meat | IngEnt= abalone, wasabi candy canes, beef jerky sticks, yellow snack cakes | IngDes= banana ketchup, fruit cocktail, goat's milk, sauerkraut | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Aarón Sánchez | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes= All of the mystery ingredients were chosen by the fans via social media. Specifically: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=309 | SeasonEp= 6 | Title= Teen Tournament: Grand Finale | AirDate= September 22, 2015 | Cont1=Peter Wenger (age 13), from New York, NY | Cont2=Alexina Chasin (age 14), from Kingston, NY | Cont3=Yazmene Kaylani (age 16), from Sussex County, NJ | Cont4=Veronica Seguin (age 14), from Bedford, MA | IngApp=tuna in oil, super snap peas, fruit candy squares, gnocchi | IngEnt=tilefish, baby planet carrots, chanterelle mushrooms, corned beef hash | IngDes=coconut chips, Shirley Temple, quail eggs, chocolate wafer cake | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Amanda Freitag | Episode notes= Part 5 of 5. The winner received a $25,000 grand prize, while the other three finalists each received a $1,000 Food Network gift certificate and an authentic Chopped chefs coat.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=310 | SeasonEp= 7 | Title= Teen Redeem | AirDate= September 24, 2015 | Cont1= Morgan Goldstein (age 15), from Cleveland, OH | Cont2= Dante Foggy (age 18), from Burlington Township, NJ | Cont3= Jay Urena (age 17), from New York, NY | Cont4= Max Aronson (age 17), from Woodcliff Lake, NJ | IngApp= lump crab meat, daikon radish, Japanese mayonnaise, chili garlic coated peas | IngEnt= Korean-style short ribs, wax soda bottles, romanesco cauliflower, calzones | IngDes= cold brew coffee, peanut butter toast, strawberry purée, Italian milk cookies | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes= This was a redemption episode, and the first redemption episode to feature teen chefs, all four of whom were contestants in the 2014 Teen Tournament. Unlike previous teen episodes, the chefs had the usual 20 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the extended 30.}}{{Chopped | LineColor= FE2E64 | SeriesEp=311 | SeasonEp= 8 | Title = Sitcom Moms | AirDate= September 29, 2015 | Cont1= Jo Marie Payton (Family Matters) (charity: Grandparents Taking Care of Grandchildren) | Cont2= Tichina Arnold (Everybody Hates Chris) (charity: We Win Foundation) | Cont3= Betsy Randle (Boy Meets World) (charity: No Kid Hungry) | Cont4= Jackée Harry (Sister, Sister) (charity: Thurgood Marshall College Fund) | IngApp= TV dinners, portobello mushrooms, fresh spinach, sour cream | IngEnt= minute steak, rainbow carrots, cream of celery soup, french toast | IngDes= tiramisu, bananas, strawberry sauce, almonds | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes = This was a celebrity episode featuring four actresses who played sitcom moms, all of them competing for charity. The TV dinners in the appetizer round included turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=312 | SeasonEp= 9 | Title = Bizarre Battle | AirDate= October 8, 2015 | Cont1 = Katie Wentworth, Executive Sous Chef from Seattle, WA | Cont2 = Lucerno Martinez Obregon, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont3 = Josh Elliot, Executive Chef from Miami Beach, FL | Cont4 = Cory Morris, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL | IngApp = duckbills, young jackfruit in brine, hand-pulled noodles, fruit-flavored beef jerky | IngEnt = pork bung, hot sauce jelly beans, farro, pork dust | IngDes = smen, aloe mango pudding, warka pastry sheets, poi | Judge1 = Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2 = Marc Murphy | Judge3 = Scott Conant | Episode notes = The baskets featured "bizarre" ingredients. Chef Morris works for Iron Chef Jose Garces.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=313 | SeasonEp=10 | Title = Oktoberfest! | AirDate= October 13, 2015 | Cont1= Ivan Giani, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Taylor Erickson, Personal Chef from Los Angeles, CA | Cont3= Heiner Aichem, Executive Chef & Owner from Stanhope, NJ | Cont4= Deborah Caplan, Line Cook from New York, NY | IngApp = sülze, sauerkraut, German soft pretzels, beer cheese soup | IngEnt = schnitzel, mittelscharf, turnips, keg of beer | IngDes = chocolate sausage, spätzle, blackberries, bock beer | Judge1 = Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2 = Maneet Chauhan | Judge3 = Edi Frauneder | Episode notes = The basket ingredients were inspired by Oktoberfest. The schnitzel was made of pork. The beer keg contained Kölsch.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=314 | SeasonEp= 11 | Title = Thanksgiving Soup-er Stars | AirDate= November 9, 2015 | Cont1= Gretchen Roth, Food Services Manager at The Bowery Mission, New York, NY | Cont2= Bonnie Kepplinger, Volunteer Cook at The Crib at the Night Ministry, Chicago, IL | Cont3= Victor Squire, Soup Kitchen Chef at The Open Door Shelter, Norwalk, CT | Cont4= Sister Alicia Torres, Franciscan Nun at Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago, Chicago, IL | IngApp = leftover turkey, leftover mashed potatoes, leftover cranberry sauce, leftover green beans | IngEnt = whole turkey breast, potatoes, cranberries, green beans | IngDes = turkey ice cream cake, mashed potato candy, cranberry salsa, green bean ice pops | Judge1 = Marc Murphy | Judge2 = Amanda Freitag | Judge3 = Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes = This was a Thanksgiving episode featuring four soup kitchen chefs. Each basket contained the same ingredients, but in different forms. Each chef's respective soup kitchen received a donation from Food Network win or lose. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 minutes.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=315 | SeasonEp= 12 | Title = Cooking with Bass | AirDate= November 24, 2015 | Cont1= Laura Cheng, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL | Cont2= Alex Rodil, Executive Chef from Miami, FL | Cont3= Rob Hafer, Sous Chef from Chicago, IL | Cont4= Rosa Soto, Pastry Chef from Seattle, WA | IngApp = popcorn, chicken hearts, escarole, persimmons | IngEnt = sea bass, Anjou pears, poblano peppers, saffron | IngDes = zucchini, chocolate-covered raisins, vanilla liqueur, peanut brittle | Judge1 = Marc Murphy | Judge2 = Maneet Chauhan | Judge3 = Marcus Samuelsson | Episode notes = }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FE2E64 | SeriesEp=316 | SeasonEp= 13 | Title = Mac and Cheese | AirDate= December 1, 2015 | Cont1= Matt Jozwiak, Research & Development Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Bun Cheam, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3= Tiffany Minter, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Joe Cecchini, Chef de Cuisine from Chicago, IL | IngApp = mac and cheese, Canadian bacon, swiss chard, monkfish | IngEnt = pasta shells, chorizo, spring peas, rotisserie chicken | IngDes = rigatoni, white chocolate, roasted figs, mac and cheese ice cream | Judge1 = Maneet Chauhan | Judge2 = Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3 = Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes = Mac and cheese was the theme of the competition, with a version of the main mac & cheese ingredients found in every basket.}} |} Season 26 (2015){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=0000CD|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=0000CD | SeriesEp=317 | SeasonEp= 1 | Title= A Chopped Halloween | AirDate= October 6, 2015 | Cont1= Jeny Weimer, Executive Chef & Co-Owner from New York, NY | Cont2= Celinda Norton, Chef & Food Blogger from Seattle, WA | Cont3= Leo Mamaril, Chef de Tournade from New York, NY | Cont4= Heather Borden, Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= gory ribs, broccoli rabe, blood soup, mozzarella eyeballs | IngEnt= lobster, pickled pigs lips, squid ink pasta, coffin toast | IngDes= Day of the Dead cookies, watermelon brain, chocolate covered bugs, boo-nilla shakes | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=This was a Halloween themed episode. The coffin toast in the entree round consisted of a toasted bread boat filled with seafood and a cream sauce. The "boo-nilla" shakes in the dessert round were vanilla milkshakes. In the entrée round, Chef Norton cut herself, contaminating her dish. The judges did not eat her food as a result.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=0000CD | SeriesEp=318 | SeasonEp= 2 | Title= Chopped Catwalk | AirDate= October 15, 2015 | Cont1= Din Yates, Model/Chef & Restaurateur from New York, NY | Cont2= Crosby Tailor, Model/Chef & Entrepreneur from, Los Angeles, CA | Cont3= Danika Brysha, Model/Private Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Ashley Holt, Model/Pastry Chef & Owner from Brooklyn, NY | IngApp= tuna in a bag, gazpacho, finger limes, kale chips | IngEnt= sea bass, veggie tray with hummus, avocados, chia seeds | IngDes= strawberry lemonade, butter crackers, coconut fruit pops, cape gooseberries | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Marcus Samuelsson | Judge3= Maneet Chauhan | Episode notes= All of the contestants are models as well as professional chefs.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=0000CD | SeriesEp=319 | SeasonEp= 3 | Title= Food Truck Kitchen | AirDate= October 27, 2015 | Cont1= Franky Karagiorgos, Chef and Co-Owner from New York, NY | Cont2= Jonny Silverberg, Chef & Owner from Seattle, WA | Cont3= Leah Wilcox, Chef & Owner from Chicago, IL | Cont4= Hilda Hilman, Chef & Owner, from Seattle, WA | IngApp= bao buns, cracklings, duck sauce, gyros | IngEnt= bibimbap, rainbow chard, fresh chickpeas, footlong hot dogs | IngDes= doughnuts, green apricots, cocoa hazelnut spread, ice cream bars | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=All of the competitors in this episode owned food trucks.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=0000CD | SeriesEp=320 | SeasonEp= 4 | Title= Military Vets | AirDate= November 10, 2015 | Cont1= Ellen Adams, Personal Chef/Air Force Veteran from Rochester, NY | Cont2= Alex Magloire, Executive Chef/Navy Veteran from Asbury Park, NJ | Cont3= Johnny Ulloa, Sous Chef/Coast Guard Veteran from New York, NY | Cont4= Roshara Sanders, Executive Chef/Army Veteran from Milford, CT | IngApp= roasted chicken, seven-layer dip, corn on the cob, scalloped potatoes | IngEnt= meatloaf, corn muffin mix, green tomatoes, yogurt parfait | IngDes= lemonade, ballpark peanuts, puffed rice cereal bars, peaches | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes=All contestants are veterans of the United States Military Services.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=0000CD | SeriesEp=321 | SeasonEp= 5 | Title= Chopped Desserts! | AirDate= November 23, 2015 | Cont1= Sarah Mispagel, Pastry Chef, Nightwood, Chicago, IL | Cont2= Anthony Hunt, Corporate Pastry Chef, Restaurant People Group, South Florida, FL | Cont3= Jasmin Bell, Manager & Pastry Chef, Le Rêve Bakery & Café, Seattle, WA | Cont4= Mathew Rice, Executive Pastry Chef, Girl & The Goat, Chicago, IL | IngApp= (chocolate round) Mississippi mud pie, brie cheese, Italian maraschino cherries, potato crisps | IngEnt= (candy round) champagne, wafer sheets, cookie spread, green strawberries | IngDes= (cake round) avocado, rangpur limes, hazelnut flour, Persian rice | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Johnny Iuzzini | Episode notes=Four pastry chefs competed in this episode where all 3 rounds were dessert rounds. Each round focused on a different dessert: chocolate, candy, and cake. The 1st round was extended to 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 minutes. The 3rd round was 60 minutes instead of 30 to allow the chefs enough time to bake and decorate their cakes.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=0000CD | SeriesEp=322 | SeasonEp= 6 | Title= In-Laws, in Teams! | AirDate= December 10, 2015 | Cont1= Ada Santa (MIL) & Jaime Santa (DIL), from New York, NY | Cont2= Joan Low (MIL) & Linda Low (DIL), from Raleigh, NC | Cont3= Kathie Leonard (MIL) & Danielle Leonard (DIL), from Salem, MA | Cont4= Mara Cristiani (MIL) & Gena Cristiani (DIL), from Sarasota, FL | IngApp= lasagna, arugula, onion blossom chips, wine purse | IngEnt= brisket, imitation sunny-side up eggs, mashed potatoes, leeks | IngDes= monkey bread, feijoa, cream cheese, orange blossom water | Judge1=Amanda Freitag | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Maneet Chauhan | Episode notes=Teams of two amateur cooks, each consisting of a mother-in-law (MIL) and her daughter-in-law (DIL), competed in this episode. The wine purse in the first round contained white Bordeaux. The imitation sunny-side up eggs in the second round were made from tofu and soy.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=0000CD | SeriesEp= 323 | SeasonEp= 7 | Title= Family Affair | AirDate= December 15, 2015 | Cont1= Ryan Profetto (Heather's son), College Student from Milford, CT | Cont2= John Profetto (Heather's husband), Business Manager & Co-Owner from Milford, CT | Cont3= Kate Campbell (Heather's sister), Chef de Cuisine from Milford, CT | Cont4= Heather Profetto, Chef & Co-Owner from Milford, CT | IngApp= pork roll, baby eggplant, pizza dough, Chinese spaghetti sauce | IngEnt= chicken breasts, tzatziki, stinging nettles, cornbread stuffing | IngDes= cassata cake, white chocolate chips, blood orange crackers, pine nuts | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes= This is the second time all four contestants were family members that work at the same family restaurant.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=0000CD | SeriesEp=324 | SeasonEp= 8 | Title= Battle of the Grandpas | AirDate= December 17, 2015 | Cont1= Artie Wachtel, Retired Sales Manager from New York, NY | Cont2= Stanley Myers, Retired Postal Office Worker from Sayreville, NJ | Cont3= Gary Stamm, Community Theater Performer from Pleasant Prairie, WI | Cont4= Nelson Andreu, Chief of Police from Miami, FL | IngApp= bologna, mango salsa, frozen hashbrowns, maple egg cream | IngEnt= London broil, rutabaga, broccoli rabe, peanut butter taffy bites | IngDes= strawberry pretzel pie, kiwi, chocolate milk powder, orange-flavored liqueur | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes= All competitors were amateur cooks and grandfathers. The contestants were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20. Gary Stamm is the father of former Chopped contestant April Stamm.}} |} Season 27 (2016)
| LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=325 | SeasonEp= 1 | Title= Knife Strife | AirDate= January 5, 2016 | Cont1= Gary Ly, Sous Chef from Houston, TX | Cont2= Dawn Burrell, Line Cook from Houston, TX | Cont3= Jason Kerr, Chef & Food Sourcer from Houston, TX | Cont4= Raffaele Ronca, Chef & Restaurateur from New York, NY | IngApp= arancini, blood sausage, lemongrass, ajo dulce | IngEnt= porchetta, popcorn on the cob, okra, crema catalana | IngDes= lardo, smoked maple syrup, pizza dough, tartufo | Judge1= Christian Petroni | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes=Guest judge Christian Petroni was a former Chopped champion (Episode 4.5 – "Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do") and Chopped tournament competitor (Episode 5.7 - "$50,000 Tournament: Round Four").}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=326 | SeasonEp= 2 | Title= Healthy Rivalry | AirDate= January 12, 2016 | Cont1= Aviv Regev, Private Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Charles Chen, Private Chef from New York, NY | Cont3= Brenden Darby, Private Chef from San Francisco, CA | Cont4= Jesa Henneberry, Private Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= beets, 100-calorie almond pack, cauliflower pizza crust, Chilean sea bass fillets | IngEnt= bone broth, teff, edamame noodles, grass-fed beef strip loin | IngDes= ghee, coconut sugar, guava, chickpea flour | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Scott Conant | Episode notes=Contestants were asked to cook healthy, nutritious, and lighter dishes, with nothing too fatty or heavy.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=327 | SeasonEp=3 | Title= Brunch Battle | AirDate= January 19, 2016 | Cont1= Nick Williams, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2= Kirsten Hocker, Chef from, Brooklyn, NY | Cont3= Zack Northcutt, Executive Chef from Austin, TX | Cont4= Eric Gibbs, Sous Chef from San Francisco, CA | IngApp= smoked whitefish, deviled quail eggs, biscuits, bloody mary | IngEnt= duck eggs, (whole) chicken, waffles, mimosa | IngDes= farm fresh eggs, cappuccino, Concord grape doughnuts, poached pears | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes= Contestants were asked to make brunch-themed dishes.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=328 | SeasonEp=4 | Title= Chinese New Year | AirDate= January 26, 2016 | Cont1= Justin Herrera, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Vanarin Kuch, Pastry Chef from New York, NY | Cont3= Martin Weaver, Chef de Cuisine from Houston, TX | Cont4= Kathy Fang, Executive Chef from San Francisco, CA | IngApp= Peking duck, leeks, Chinese New Year eight-treasure rice pudding, Chinese sausage | IngEnt= chicken feet, turnip cakes, dragon fruit, whole red snapper | IngDes= giant fortune cookies, good luck candy, ginger beer, winter melon | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Chris Cheung | Episode notes=This was a Chinese New Year-themed episode.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=329 | SeasonEp=5 | Title= Tailgate Party | AirDate= February 2, 2016 | Cont1= Kirk Bronsord, from Oakland, CA | Cont2= Nick Caputi, from Queens, NY | Cont3= Tim Lyons, from Houston, TX | Cont4= Jill Falgiano, from West New York, NJ | IngApp= quinoa burgers, deep-fried bacon, screwdriver, hoagie dip | IngEnt= bratwurst, shredded cheddar, beer, grilled corn | IngDes= corn chip bars, rum & cola, blackberries, bananas | Judge1= Aarón Sanchez | Judge2= Chris Santos | Judge3= Eddie Jackson | Episode notes=The theme of this episode was tailgating; the baskets were replaced by coolers. The contestants were amateur cooks and experienced tailgaters. Instead of the traditional chefs coats, the contestants wore specially made Chopped football jerseys.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=330 | SeasonEp=6 | Title= Bacon Boys | AirDate= February 7, 2016 | Cont1= Nick Lisotto, Executive Chef from Philadelphia, PA | Cont2= Gray Rollin, Chef & Restaurateur from Santa Rosa, CA | Cont3= Coby Farrow, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Jay Abrams, Executive Chef from San Francisco, CA | IngApp= slab bacon, baby turnips, bacon-flavored popcorn, banana jam | IngEnt= ham hock, dandelion greens, bacon ice cream, back bacon | IngDes= "bacon & egg" gummies, figs, chicharron, lardo | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes=This was a bacon-themed episode, featuring bacon in every basket. The "bacon" gummies in the third round were strawberry gummies. All the chefs were males and wore specially made bacon T-shirts and blue jean aprons instead of the chefs coats.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=331 | SeasonEp=7 | Title= Love Bites | AirDate= February 9, 2016 | Cont1= Mark Bailey, Private Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Giovanna Alvarez, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont3= Rafaelle Solinas, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Joshua Van Den Berg, Line Cook from New York, NY | IngApp= oysters, avocados, chocolate-covered strawberries, whipped cream vodka | IngEnt= figs, mead, asparagus, bone-in rib eye | IngDes= chocolate mousse, eclairs, pomegranates, port wine | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Scott Conant | Episode notes= This episode had a theme of love, with each basket containing one or more ingredients believed to be aphrodisiacs.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=332 | SeasonEp=8 | Title= Ready for Redemption | AirDate= February 16, 2016 | Cont1=Gilbert Delgado (Episode 20.12 – "Chopped Chops") | Cont2=Danika Brysha (Episode 26.2 – "Chopped Catwalk") | Cont3=Anastacia Song (Episode 22.8 – "Late Night Food Brawl") | Cont4=Timothy Witcher (Episode 22.12 – "Thrill of the Grill") | IngApp=pig snouts, fava beans, teething biscuits, strawberry daiquiri jam | IngEnt=cheesecake, leg of lamb, garam masala, bitter melon | IngDes=cocoa nibs, durian paste, raspberries, coconut milk | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes= Every contestant was a former runner-up seeking redemption.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=333 | SeasonEp=9 | Title= Cooking Caribbean | AirDate= February 23, 2016 | Cont1= Keisha Bocage, Chef & Owner from Houston, TX | Cont2= Rocco Nankervis, Executive Chef from Houston, TX | Cont3= Brandon Soverall, Chef de Cuisine from Houston, TX | Cont4= Andre Fowles, Sous Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= shrimp, papaya, canned spiced ham, mofongo | IngEnt= goat chops, chickpeas, callaloo, whole coconuts | IngDes= sugarcane, mangoes, sweet potatoes, rum | Judge1= Aarón Sanchez | Judge2= Tino Feliciano | Judge3= John Suley | Episode notes= This was a Caribbean themed episode. Contestants were asked to create Caribbean-inspired dishes and each basket contained Caribbean ingredients. During the entrée round, contestants were given a hammer to open the coconut. The callaloo greens in the entrée round appeared to be the variety from taro leaves.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=334 | SeasonEp=10 | Title= Truck Stop Stars | AirDate= March 1, 2016 | Cont1= Jake Harbeck, Chef from Walcott, IA | Cont2= Shaun Yazbek, Executive Chef from Bangor, ME | Cont3= Eva Dix, Chef & Co-Owner from McLean, IL | Cont4= J.R. Tiger, Chef from Harrisburg, PA | IngApp= red-eye gravy, fennel, black garlic, meatloaf mix | IngEnt= grits, cola, purple cauliflower, cube steak | IngDes= french fries, cactus pears, apple pie, bacon | Judge1= Amanda Freitag | Judge2= Chris Santos | Judge3= Aarón Sanchez | Episode notes=Every contestant was a chef at a truck stop.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=335 | SeasonEp=11 | Title= Beg, Borrow or Eel | AirDate= March 8, 2016 | Cont1= Haley Sausner, Chef de Cuisine from San Francisco, CA | Cont2= Jase Grimm, Executive Chef from Brookhaven, NY | Cont3= Ryan Lory, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Shannen Tune, Food Truck Chef from Houston, TX | IngApp= uova da raviolo, comté cheese, fresh bacon bits, eel | IngEnt= Italian olive salad, Cornish hens, crisp bread, puntarelle | IngDes= satay peanut sauce, ripe yellow plantains, chocolate snack pies, black vinegar | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=336 | SeasonEp=12 | Title= Chopped: College | AirDate= March 15, 2016 | Cont1= Danielle Wilk, from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ | Cont2= Alvin Zhou, from Columbia University in New York, NY | Cont3= Drew Friedman, from Lafayette College in Easton, PA | Cont4= Jenn Cheng, from New York University in New York, NY | IngApp= rice & beans, chicken cutlets, tomato soup, energy drink | IngEnt= coffee, Brussels sprouts, frozen mac & cheese, skirt steak | IngDes= chocolate hazelnut spread, graham cracker cereal, rambutans, lime gelatin shots | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Maneet Chauhan | Episode notes= Every contestant was an amateur cook and college undergraduate.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=B6D186 | SeriesEp=337 | SeasonEp=13 | Title= The Bold and the Baconful | AirDate= March 17, 2016 | Cont1= Sean Carroll, Chef from Houston, TX | Cont2= Angela Rowley, Chef from Houston, TX | Cont3= Martin Horsey, Chef from Houston, TX | Cont4= Justin Turner, Chef & Restaurateur from Houston, TX | IngApp= bacon-wrapped grilled cheese sandwiches, truffle carpaccio, baby eggplant, clotted cream | IngEnt= pork shoulder, tea noodles, kohlrabi, agua fresca | IngDes= honeycrisp apples, extra-spicy cheese puffs, quick cook rice, French butter | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Marcus Samuelsson | Judge3= Nick Anderer | Episode notes=Every contestant was a "street food chef" from Houston, Texas.}} |} Season 28 (2016){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=658588 |TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=338 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Chopped Champions: Battle 1, Best of the Best | AirDate=March 29, 2016 | Cont1= Stacey Givens (Episode 22.13 – "Scoops On!") | Cont2= Daniel Sharp (Episode 23.1 – "Every 'Wich Way") | Cont3= Elderoy Arendse (Episode 20.13 – "Pesto Chango") | Cont4= Meny Vaknin (Episode 22.11 – "Hot Stuff") (advances to final round) | IngApp= soft pretzels, green romano beans, papaya, pig ears | IngEnt= grouper, frilly mustard greens, bread cheese, beer flight | IngDes= curry cooking sauce, lady apples, coconut brittle, baby artichokes | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes=First episode of a five-part tournament. Four returning champions compete for a spot in the tournament finale. The beer flight in the second round contained four different types of beer.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=339 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Chopped Champions: Battle 2, Fighting Shape | AirDate=April 5, 2016 | Cont1= Georgeann Leaming (Episode 19.9 – "Peri Peri Determined") | Cont2= Thiago Silva (Episode 22.10 – "Fabulous Baker Boys") | Cont3= Dafna Mizrahi (Episode 24.12 – "Chopped Gastropub") | Cont4= Adam Greenberg (Episode 22.8 – "Late Night Food Brawl") (advances to final round) | IngApp= smoked sausage, cavatappi, Napa cabbage, frozen yogurt | IngEnt= beef kidneys, petite French lentils, beets, pickled cockles | IngDes= queso arrocero, peanut butter chocolate wafers, raspberry spoon fruit, dandelion coffee | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Marcus Samuelsson | Episode notes=Second episode of a five-part tournament. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the smoked sausage in the first round was a product of Chopped sponsor Hillshire Farms. The frozen yogurt in the first round was not flavored.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=340 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Chopped Champions: Battle 3, Chefs in Control | AirDate=April 12, 2016 | Cont1= Raffaele Ronca (Episode 27.1 – "Knife Strife") | Cont2= Mo Major (Episode 23.7 – "T.G.I. Fry-Day") | Cont3= Roro Morales (Episode 22.1 – "Mummies and Gummies") | Cont4= Deborah Caplan (Episode 25.10 – "Oktoberfest!") (advances to final round) | IngApp= chicken livers, cinnamon whiskey, edamame, grape licorice | IngEnt= duck breasts, harissa, pear frangipane tart, orange sherbet | IngDes= bison jerky, sour cream, freeze-dried blueberries, egg waffles | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Chris Santos | Judge3= Christian Petroni | Episode notes=Third episode of a five-part tournament. Guest judge Christian Petroni was a former Chopped champion (Episode 4.5 – "Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do") and Chopped tournament competitor (Episode 5.7 - "$50,000 Tournament: Round Four").}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=341 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Chopped Champions: Battle 4, Kitchen Storm | AirDate=April 19, 2016 | Cont1= Silvia Baldini (Episode 23.10 – "Fake Cake, Real Stakes") | Cont2= Adam Sappington (Episode 23.6 – "Double Trouble") | Cont3= Jackie Sappington (Episode 23.6 – "Double Trouble") | Cont4= Andre Fowles (Episode 27.9 – "Cooking Caribbean") (advances to final round) | IngApp= stone crab claws, butterfly leaves, vanilla frosting, peach-strawberry salsa | IngEnt= rack of wild boar, dried spicy mango, baby kale, piña colada | IngDes= saffron, honeycomb, duck mousse, sea beans | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Angie Mar | Episode notes=Fourth episode of a five-part tournament. Contestants Adam and Jackie Sappington had previously won a couples' team competition episode, but competed individually in this episode. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped: Grill Masters tournament (Special 11 - "Grill Masters: Episode Five"). The duck mousse in the third round contained duck liver and port wine.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=342 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Chopped Champions: Conclusion, $50,000 Pay Day | AirDate=April 26, 2016 | Cont1= Meny Vaknin (Episode 22.11 – "Hot Stuff") | Cont2= Deborah Caplan (Episode 25.10 – "Oktoberfest!") | Cont3= Andre Fowles (Episode 27.9 – "Cooking Caribbean") | Cont4= Adam Greenberg (Episode 22.8 – "Late Night Food Brawl") | IngApp= Mangalitsa pork burgers, chow mein noodles, tardivo, blood clams | IngEnt= leg of lamb, blue cheese lollipops, cognac, cardoons | IngDes= chocoflan, satsuma mandarin, smoked almonds, caramelized onions | Judge1= Amanda Freitag | Judge2= Scott Conant | Judge3= Angie Mar | Episode notes=Fifth episode of a five-part tournament. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped: Grill Masters tournament (Special 11 - "Grill Masters: Episode Five").}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=343 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Cinco de Mayo Fiesta | AirDate=May 3, 2016 | Cont1= Artist Thornton, Executive Chef from East Harlem, NY | Cont2= Sylva Senat, Executive Chef from Philadelphia, PA | Cont3= Telmo Faria, Executive Chef from San Francisco, CA | Cont4= Adrian Ramirez, Executive Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= margarita pie, nopales, masa dough, mahi mahi | IngEnt= corn cookies, Mexican-style cheese blend, jicama, beef barbacoa | IngDes= piñata, black beans, crema, Mexican hot chocolate | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Ulrich Koberstein | Episode notes= This was a Cinco de Mayo themed episode and contestants were asked to cook Mexican cuisine. The piñata in the third round contained assorted candies including caramel squares, strawberry hard candy, and round peppermints.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=344 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Tortellini Trials | AirDate=May 10, 2016 | Cont1= Crystal Wahpepah, Chef & Owner from Oakland, CA | Cont2= Daniel Fleming, Sous Chef from Hoboken, NJ | Cont3= Laercio 'Junior' Chamon, Chef & Restaurateur from Little Silver, NJ | Cont4= Lauren Van Liew, Caterer from Red Bank, NJ | IngApp= tortellini, goat milk caramel, bottarga, radishes | IngEnt= jambalaya, marlin, chocolate covered garlic, kale | IngDes= olive oil tortas, rambutan, coconut milk, lime pickle | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= David Loewenberg | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=345 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Hungry for Love | AirDate=May 17, 2016 | Cont1= Peter Endrigian and Sally Meehan, Actor/Maitre'd from New York, NY and Actor/Model from New York, NY | Cont2= Tayo Ola and Elena Ng, Food Blogger from New York, NY and Bodybuilder from New York, NY | Cont3= Miles McKirdy and Stephanie Rizzolo, Bartender from New York, NY and Dining Concierge from New Brunswick, NJ | Cont4= Ian Phillips and Santana Benítez, Bartender from New York, NY and Non-Profit Volunteer from New York, NY | IngApp= scallops, dirty martini, Buddha's hand, dates | IngEnt= veal chuck roast, bucatini pasta, honeynut squash, chocolate lips | IngDes= rose bud tea, chocolate honeycomb candy, crème anglaise, mangosteens | Judge1= Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Christian Petroni | Episode notes=This was a team competition, with each team consisting of two amateur cooks meeting for the first time as blind dates. The episode focused not only on the cooking, but also on how well the dates got along.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=346 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=Summer Heat | AirDate=May 24, 2016 | Cont1= Dean Barker, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Allison Kave, Chef & Owner from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3= Adrianna Montano, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Ken West, Executive Chef from North Caldwell, NJ | IngApp= lobster, zucchini, cucumber pineapple cooler, sand castle cake | IngEnt= clambake, fresh chickpeas, potato chips, rainbow chard | IngDes= fruit kabobs, iced tea, whipped topping, ice cream sandwiches | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes= In this episode, each basket contained ingredients associated with summertime. Chef Kave is the sister of former Chopped champion and Chopped tournament competitor Corwin Kave. The sand castle cake in the first round was pound cake with a graham cracker "sand". The clambake in the second round contained mussels, steamer clams, potatoes, corn, and seaweed.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=347 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Deadliest Baskets | AirDate=May 31, 2016 | Cont1= John Beatty, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Mike Bianco, Chef de Cuisine from Dobbs Ferry, NY | Cont3= Mitchell Faber, Caterer from San Francisco, CA | Cont4= Erin Smith, Executive Chef from Houston, TX | IngApp= rattlesnake, cherimoya, rhubarb, ghost pepper | IngEnt= alligator, absinthe, oysters, delicata squash | IngDes= huitlacoche, nutmeg, butterscotch beer, 'shark' | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Aarón Sánchez | Judge3= Marcus Samuelsson | Episode notes=Each basket featured dangerous ingredients, some deadly if prepared improperly. The 'shark' in the dessert round was a carved watermelon.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=348 | SeasonEp=11 | Title=Chopping Block Blues | AirDate=June 7, 2016 | Cont1= Lenny Messina, Chef de Cuisine from Great Neck, NY | Cont2= Bruce Marais, Private Chef from New York, NY | Cont3= Katherine Fuchs, Executive Chef & Restaurateur from Queens, NY | Cont4= Mark Liberman, Executive Chef & Restaurateur from San Francisco, CA | IngApp= Scotch eggs, baby leeks, crema, sauerkraut | IngEnt= mackerel, squid ink base, candied orange peel, graffiti eggplant | IngDes= fruit ring cereal, molasses, cherries, sesame candy | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Marc Murphy | Judge3= Janine Booth | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=349 | SeasonEp=12 | Title=San Franchopco | AirDate=June 14, 2016 | Cont1= Mariko Wilkinson, Farm Chef from Marshall, CA | Cont2= Sean Thomas, Chef de Cuisine from San Francisco, CA | Cont3= Emily Hansen, Private Chef from San Francisco, CA | Cont4= Joe Sasto, Sous Chef from San Francisco, CA | IngApp= garlic fries, pea tendrils, shishito peppers, mission style burritos | IngEnt= California common beer, Chinese okra, quince, quail | IngDes= Irish coffee, sourdough bread bowl, California pomegranates, chocolate bars | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes=All four chefs are from the San Francisco Bay area. Baskets each featured one or more San Francisco-themed ingredients.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=658588 | SeriesEp=350 | SeasonEp=13 | Title=Leap of Faith | AirDate=June 21, 2016 | Cont1= Father Justin Matro, Benedictine Monk & Pastor from Crabtree, PA | Cont2= Sister Sara Marks, Franciscan Nun from Philadelphia, PA | Cont3= Rabbi Hanoch Hecht, from Rhinebeck, NY | Cont4= Pastor Areli Biggers, Family Life Pastor from Hopkington, MA | IngApp= salmon, spring onions, raw white honey, Ezekiel bread | IngEnt= lamb shoulder steaks, quince, cerignola olives, kosher wine | IngDes= figs, rainbow carrots, macadamia nuts, hamantaschen | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=All four contestants were amateur cooks and religious leaders. The baskets featured one or more biblical-themed or religious-themed ingredients. Rabbi Hecht is strictly kosher and therefore could not cook meat and dairy in the same competition. To accommodate this, the baskets kept kosher, and the pantry was stocked with dairy substitutes such as margarine and non-dairy whipping cream.}} |} Season 29 (2016){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=a73433 |TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=351 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Fried Chicken Time | AirDate=August 7, 2016 | Cont1=Jayson Reynolds, Chef & Caterer from Austin, TX | Cont2=Shanice Fleming, Line Cook from New York, NY | Cont3=Tyler Henderson, Executive Chef from Santa Fe, TX | Cont4= Brandon Peacock, Executive Chef from San Francisco, CA | IngApp= half-roasted chicken thighs, scallion pancakes, kimchi, cherry cola sundae sauce | IngEnt= whole brined chickens, pimento cheese, okra, peach cobbler | IngDes= chicken skin, Nashville hot chicken paste, sweet potato ice cream, buttermilk biscuits | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Craig Samuel | Episode notes= The theme of this episode was fried chicken with chicken of some kind in every basket. The deep-fryer was turned off, and each chef was given a pre-heated pot of oil on their station. Chef Reynolds' wife is Chopped Champion Janelle Reynolds.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=352 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Snail Snafus | AirDate=August 9, 2016 | Cont1= William Gilchriest, Executive Chef from Houston, TX | Cont2= Elisha Weitz, Corporate Chef from Parsippany, NJ | Cont3= Kaley Laird, Executive Chef & Pastry Chef from San Francisco, CA | Cont4= Aarthi Sampath, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY | IngApp= canned escargot, popcorn shoots, cocktail franks, orzo | IngEnt= tilefish, chayote squash, garlic knots, cookie butter chocolate bites | IngDes= pomelo, marcona almonds, grenadine, angel food cake | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Edward Lee | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=353 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Hot Doggin' | AirDate=August 14, 2016 | Cont1= Cameron Cain, Executive Chef from Houston, TX | Cont2= Seth Carter, Chef de Partie from San Francisco, CA | Cont3= Rey Martinez, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont4= Rachael Zavala, Executive Chef from Danville, CA | IngApp= alpaca hot dogs, sauerkraut, carrot ketchup, pâté | IngEnt= wagyu beef hot dogs, quail eggs, watermelon radishes, canned chili | IngDes= corn dogs, coffee toffee, chocolate-covered jalapeños, deep-fried cookie dough | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Amanda Freitag | Episode notes= The theme for this episode was hot dogs, and all three baskets contained hot dogs in some form.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=354 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Souper Chefs | AirDate=August 16, 2016 | Cont1= Donato Deserio, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Pasquale Abbatiello, Executive Chef from Pleasantville, NY | Cont3= Tariq Abdullah-Muhammad, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Veronica Flores, Executive Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= dill pickle soup, red watercress, lime curd, steelhead trout | IngEnt= habanero beer, pork ribs, purple asparagus, fig dragées | IngDes= smoked brown sugar, baby pineapples, empanada dough, French single malt whiskey | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Christian Petroni | Episode notes= }}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=355 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Chili Cook-Off | AirDate=August 21, 2016 | Cont1= Jim Angelus, Chef & Restaurateur from San Francisco, CA | Cont2= Natacha Supplice, Private Chef from New York, NY | Cont3= Eric Adjepong, Personal Chef & Entrepreneur from New York, NY | Cont4= Matthew Arlington, Executive Chef & Restaurateur from Hoboken, NJ | IngApp= pork cheek, kohlrabi, Mexican chocolate, chorizo | IngEnt= boneless short ribs, spicy gummy peppers, choclo, smoked turkey wings | IngDes= jalebi, sweet/spicy cocktail sugar, habichuelas con dulce, roasted red peppers | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Maneet Chauhan | Episode notes= The chefs were required to create chili-themed dishes in each round. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=356 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Teen Tournament: Battle 1 | AirDate=August 23, 2016 | Cont1= Nicholas Capone (age 15), from Parsippany, NJ | Cont2= Myla Njai (age 15), from Queens, NY | Cont3= Jared Goldberg (age 17), from Scarsdale, NY | Cont4= Kamryn Kohler (age 16), from Yardley, PA | IngApp= waffle tacos, yogurt covered pretzels, broccolini, speck | IngEnt= capon, purple cabbage, ranch dressing, pizza casserole | IngDes= banana split brownies, avocados, ribbon candy, wasabi peanuts | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=Part 1 of a 5-part tournament featuring teenage cooks. For the whole tournament, the first round is 30 minutes instead of the usual 20. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=357 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Teen Tournament: Battle 2 | AirDate=August 30, 2016 | Cont1= Nathan Spiro (age 17), from Bedford, NY | Cont2= Tommy McMonagle (age 17), from Swedesboro, NJ | Cont3= Samantha Haas (age 16), from New York, NY | Cont4= Lyanna Cintron (age 17), from Queens, NY | IngApp= saucisson en croute, quinoa, white harissa, seaweed salad | IngEnt= squid, lemon candy, Kusa Squash, shrimp cocktail | IngDes= French pastries, citrus soda, strawberries, pirate's breakfast (eggs and bacon) | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Marc Murphy | Judge3= Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes=Part 2 of a 5-part tournament featuring teenage cooks. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=358 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Teen Tournament: Battle 3 | AirDate=September 6, 2016 | Cont1= Brittany Matteson (age 17), from Boyertown, PA | Cont2= Mukanjo Mukuka (age 17), from Valley Stream, NY | Cont3= Remmi Smith (age 15), from Tulsa, OK | Cont4= Gabriel Chirinos (age 15), from Jackson Heights, NY | IngApp= Korean short ribs, apple green tea coolers, Brussels sprouts, Gorgonzola dulce | IngEnt= Skate wing, rainbow pasta, bok choy, Giardiniera | IngDes= Pate a choux, cherry tomatoes, balsamic jelly, chocolate milk | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes=Part 3 of a 5-part tournament featuring teenage cooks. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=359 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=Twins for the Win | AirDate=September 8, 2016 | Cont1= Tammy Lakatos-Shames & Lyssie Lakatos, Nutritionists from New York, NY | Cont2= Pamela Drew & Wendy Drew, Chef & Restaurateurs from San Francisco, CA | Cont3= Charlie Kalish & Michael Kalish, Instructors & Restaurateurs from San Francisco, CA | Cont4= Matt Romine & Mike Romine, Chefs & Restaurateurs from Imlay City, MI | IngApp= double-yolked eggs, pickled pork skins, broccoli rabe, crawfish tails | IngEnt= peas in a pod, crown roast of pork, root beer float, Japanese sweet potatoes | IngDes= ya pears, fennel pollen, pate sucree, Brazil nuts | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes= This was a team competition featuring four teams of twin chefs. Aaron Sanchez' twin brother Rodrigo Sanchez made an appearance during the dessert round. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=360 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Teen Tournament: Battle 4 | AirDate=September 13, 2016 | Cont1= Jeffrey Heilman (age 18), from San Jose, CA | Cont2= Jonas Park (age 16), from Ardsley, NY | Cont3= Shawna DeLima (age 17), from Augusta, NJ | Cont4= Eliana de Las Casas (age 15), from New Orleans, LA | IngApp= porcini mushrooms, verjus, linzer torte cookies, rabbit in a can | IngEnt= bison skirt steak, snap peas, guanciale, chocolate-covered potato chips | IngDes= seedless red grapes, building block candy, bee sting cake, sparkling cider | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Amanda Freitag | Episode notes=Part 3 of a 5-part tournament featuring teenage cooks. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=361 | SeasonEp=11 | Title=Naan the Wiser | AirDate=September 15, 2016 | Cont1= Surbhi Sahni, Business Owner & Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Brittany Eaden, Business Owner & Chef from Houston, TX | Cont3= Joel Lamica, Executive Chef from Berkeley, CA | Cont4= Florian Wehrli, Executive Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= blood sausage, crosnes, cranberries, naan | IngEnt= pad thai, oyster mushrooms, finger limes, dover sole | IngDes= guava, baby bananas, rum raisin chèvre, pistachio twists | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes= }}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=362 | SeasonEp=12 | Title=Teen Tournament: Finale Fight | AirDate=September 20, 2016 | Cont1= Gabriel Chirinos (age 15), from Jackson Heights, NY | Cont2= Lyanna Cintron (age 17), from Queens, NY | Cont3= Kamryn Kohler (age 16), from Yardley, PA | Cont4= Eliana de Las Casas (age 15), from New Orleans, LA | IngApp= mussels, cipollini onions, confetti popcorn, merguez sausage | IngEnt= prime rib, funnel cakes, dried crabs, okra | IngDes= gelatin fish bowl, mangoes, graham crackers, cream cheese | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=Final part of a 5-part tournament featuring teenage cooks. The four remaining teen chefs competed for a $25,000 grand prize. The other three finalists each received a $1,000 FoodNetwork.com gift certificate and an authentic red Chopped chefs coat. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=a73433 | SeriesEp=363 | SeasonEp=13 | Title=Worst Cooks Challenge | AirDate=September 27, 2016 | Cont1=Amber Brauner - Season 5 Winner | Cont2=Genique Freeman - Season 6 Runner-up | Cont3=Kristen Redmond - Season 6 Winner | Cont4=Jamie Thomas - Season 5 Runner-up | IngApp=frog legs, red finger chilies, bok choy, pig face roulade | IngEnt=hanger steak, baby corn, tequila, lime curd | IngDes=bosc pears, black currant dijon, cocoa powder, brown sugar cinnamon pita chips | Judge1=Anne Burrell | Judge2=Scott Conant | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=Contestants were previous winners and runners-up from Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell served as the guest judge for this episode }} |} Season 30 (2016){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=00eeee |TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=00eeee | SeriesEp=364 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Kefir and Loathing | AirDate=September 22, 2016 | Cont1= Enzo Neri, Executive Chef from New York City, NY. | Cont2= Soraya Carrington, Personal Chef & Caterer from New Jersey. | Cont3= Erica Schaal, Private Chef & Caterer from San Francisco, CA. | Cont4= Josh Arcilla, Corporate Caterer from San Francisco, CA. | IngApp= pork secreto, asparagus, kefir, truffle flavored potato chips | IngEnt= black sea bass, yuca, flat runner beans, blueberry grappa | IngDes= knafeh, passion fruit, pistachio paste, brown bread in a can | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Giorgio Rapicavoli | Episode notes= Guest judge Giorgio Rapicavoli is a two-time Chopped Champion. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=00eeee | SeriesEp=365 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Sweetbread Dread | AirDate=September 29, 2016 | Cont1=Joey Malim, Line Cook from San Francisco, CA | Cont2=Alfred DiMartini, Hospital Executive Chef & Business Owner from New York, NY | Cont3=Krista Espinal, Executive Chef from Peekskill, NY | Cont4=Julieta Liebhoff, Executive Chef and Caterer from New York, NY | IngApp= vinegar pie, plantains, poblano peppers, sardines | IngEnt= sweetbreads, daikon radishes, bok choy, dried scallops | IngDes= fresh bee pollen, canned white wine, edible flowers, cheddar biscuit mix | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes= }}{{Chopped | LineColor=00eeee | SeriesEp=366 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Best Halloween Ever | AirDate=October 3, 2016 | Cont1= Ebony Amber, Costume Designer from Torrington, CT | Cont2= James Roberts, Medical File Clerk from Long Island, NY | Cont3= Gina Gullo, University Research Assistant from Lehigh Valley, PA | Cont4= Joshua Potter ("Schwa de Vivre"), Drag Queen from New York, NY | IngApp= zombie hand, dinosaur kale, ghost pepper mayo, jack o' lantern peppers | IngEnt= bloodshot eyeballs, bone marrow, salty fingers, pork tenderloin | IngDes= goat cheese spider, candy corn cookies, worms in dirt, horned melon | Judge1= Maneet Chauhan | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Scott Conant | Episode notes= This was a Halloween themed episode with all amateur cooks dressed in costumes. The zombie hand was meatloaf in the shape of a hand and mashed potatoes. The jack o' lantern peppers were orange bell peppers cut to resemble jack o' lanterns. The bloodshot eyeballs were dyed hard-boiled eggs. The salty fingers were sea beans. The worms in dirt were gummy worms and chocolate sandwich cookies. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=00eeee | SeriesEp=367 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=On the Quack Burner | AirDate=October 6, 2016 | Cont1= Thomas Brenner, Winemaker & Executive Chef from Napa Valley, CA | Cont2= Annabelle Turner, Executive Pastry Chef from Austin, TX | Cont3= Anthony Rinaldi, Executive Chef & Owner from Brooklyn, NY | Cont4= Heidi Rae Weinstein, Personal Chef from Melbourne, CA | IngApp= pickled turnips, oroblanco, baba ganoush, duck tongues | IngEnt= hanger steak, poached eggs, Italian cheese blend, wakame tagliatelle | IngDes= chocolate salted caramel licorice, spiced rum, cannoli cream, banana bread | Judge1= Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Scott Conant | Episode notes= }}{{Chopped | LineColor=00eeee | SeriesEp=368 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Web Stars | AirDate=October 11, 2016 | Cont1= Ameer Atari from "Epic Meal Time" | Cont2= Katie Quinn from "QKatie" | Cont3= Noah Galuten from "The Food Feeder" | Cont4= Jen Phanomrat from "Just Eat Life" | IngApp= emoji cookies, fennel, apricots, ground beef | IngEnt= boar shoulder, sun-dried tomatoes, puff pastry, canned mac n cheese | IngDes= vanilla cake mix, lavender, Szechuan peppercorns, almond water | Judge1= Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Laura Vitale | Episode notes= For this episode, the four contestants competing are YouTubers who run cooking shows on their channel. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=00eeee | SeriesEp=369 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Turkey Day Heroes | AirDate=November 14, 2016 | Cont1=Amber Keyser, Noah's Kitchen in Houston, TX | Cont2=Pam Johnson, Elijah's Promise in New Brunswick, NJ | Cont3=Adam Coleman, Clear Path for Veterans in Chittenango, NY | Cont4=Alex Lawrence, Trinity/Food for the Homeless in New York, NY | IngApp=pumpkin pasta sauce, mache, pernil, turkey bread | IngEnt=fried turkey, kabocha squash, candied cranberries, cherpumple | IngDes=black walnuts in syrup, beet yogurt, clementines, ear-of-corn cupcakes | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes=This is a Thanksgiving themed episode where all four contestants worked in soup kitchens. Each competitor received a donation from Food Network to their respective soup kitchens. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=00eeee | SeriesEp=370 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Holiday Reality Check | AirDate=December 5, 2016 | Cont1= Les Gold | Cont2= Jenni Pulos | Cont3= Claudia Jordan | Cont4= Karina Smirnoff | IngApp= menorah bread, tomato mozzarella wreath, variegated radicchio, truffled pheasant | IngEnt= matzo ball soup, venison tenderloin, brussels sprouts, ugly sweater cookies | IngDes= ginger marshmallow men, advocaat, blood oranges, caramel chocolate dreidels | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes= This was a holiday themed episode. All four contestants were reality TV show stars competing for charity. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=00eeee | SeriesEp=371 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=New Year's Bash | AirDate=December 20, 2016 | Cont1=Javani King, Executive Chef from Houston, TX | Cont2=Lionel Haeberle, Executive Chef from San Francisco, CA | Cont3=Matt Davidson, Chef de Cuisine fromSan Francisco, CA | Cont4=Charleen Caabay, Chef & Restaurateur from Oakland, CA | IngApp= blini with caviar, collard greens, crab legs, champagne | IngEnt= lobsters, black-eyed peas, dirty martini, boneless strip loin | IngDes= countdown cake, 12 grapes, pomegranates, edible party horns | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes= This was a New Year's themed episode. Due to the extensive prep time needed, the crab legs in the first basket were pre-cooked and pre-cracked. }} |} Season 31 (2016)
| LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=372 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Smorgastarta Your Engines | AirDate=October 13, 2016 | Cont1= Sylvia Becker, Chef & Owner from Bloomfield, NJ | Cont2= Marc Quiñones, Executive Chef from Santa Fe, NM | Cont3= Kristina Sciarra, Executive Chef from Bel Air, MD | Cont4= Demetrio Zavala, Corporate Executive Chef from Washington D.C. | IngApp= squid rings, fennel, chickpea miso, smörgåstårta | IngEnt= pumpkin swordfish, beef tallow, strawberry milk powder, artichokes | IngDes= preserved eggplant, wafer sheets, ras el hanout, saturn peaches | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes= }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=373 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Tailgate Greats | AirDate=October 18, 2016 | Cont1= Ali Muhammad from Cranford, NJ | Cont2= Catherine Highland from Englewood, CO | Cont3= Gina Gray from Ossining, NY | Cont4= Frank West from Bayonne, NJ | IngApp= tailgate sandwiches, vegetables and dip, caramel corn, black bean salsa | IngEnt= baby back ribs, brewmosa, hot Italian peppers, potato salad | IngDes= football pies, white nectarines, raspberry lambic beer, potato chips | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes= All the contestants were amateur cooks (but experienced tailgaters) and the theme of the episode was tailgating. In keeping with the theme, the contestants wore specially made Chopped football jerseys instead of chef coats, and the baskets were replaced with coolers. The contestants had 30 minutes in the appetizer round. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=374 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay, Part 1 | AirDate=October 20, 2016 | Cont1= Mackenzie Hilton (Episode 4.1 – "Rattle & Roll") | Cont2= Bradley Stellings (Episode 18.11 – "Beer Here!") and (Episode 23.3 – "Chopped Again!") | Cont3= Jay Abrams (Episode 27.6 – "Bacon Boys") | Cont4= Demetrio Zavala (Episode 31.1 – "Smorgastarta Your Engines") (advances to final round) | IngApp= lutefisk, mache, skordalia, crunchy berry cereal (Bobby's choice) | IngEnt= beets, rose water syrup, chocolate-covered onions, lamb short ribs (Bobby's choice) | IngDes= wine flour, Mayhaw jelly, grilled cheese sandwiches, Marcona almonds (Bobby's choice) | Judge1= Bobby Flay | Judge2= Marc Murphy | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes= First part of a 4-part tournament featuring twelve returning Chopped champions. Each episode's winner progressed to the finale, where the three episode winners competed to determine the tournament finalist. The finalist would choose a dish and compete for $40,000 against Bobby Flay in making a better version of the dish. For the whole tournament, one item in each basket was chosen by Bobby Flay. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=375 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Midnight Snack Attack | AirDate=October 25, 2016 | Cont1= Alexa Wilkinson, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Mario Roca, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. | Cont3= Alysis Vasquez, Chef & Owner from Jersey City, NJ | Cont4= Lee Knoeppel, Executive Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= fried chicken, garlic scapes, Moscow mule, beet doughnuts | IngEnt= blue foot mushrooms, pizza, duck fat fries, halal cart lamb & rice | IngDes= breakfast sandwich, fruit cereal, sour plums, rum butter ice cream | Judge1= Maneet Chauhan | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes= The theme for this episode was late-night food. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=376 | SeasonEp=5 | Title= Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay, Part 2 | AirDate=October 27, 2016 | Cont1= Shania Thomas (Episode 13.3 – "No Kidding!") | Cont2= Heather Borden (Episode 26.1 – "A Chopped Halloween") | Cont3=Cory Morris (Episode 25.9 – "Bizarre Battle") | Cont4=Seis Kamimura (Episode 24.11 – "Tailgate Fate") (advances to final round) | IngApp= tropical fruit in a can, Delfino cilantro, abalone, fresno peppers (Bobby's choice) | IngEnt= whole Alaskan king crab, purple snow peas, lemon ice box cake, corn nuts (Bobby's choice) | IngDes= licorice flavored liqueur, plums, cinnamon bun pancakes, crème fraîche (Bobby's choice) | Judge1= Bobby Flay | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Scott Conant | Episode notes= Second part of a 4-part tournament. Chef Thomas is the youngest competitor in this tournament, having won the first all-teen episode back in season 13. In round 1, the can of fruit contained peaches, grapes, pears, and cherries. Also, due to the extensive prep time required, the abalone in round 1 was pre-cleaned. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=377 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Chaudin Chow (aka Hearty Party) | AirDate=November 1, 2016 | Cont1= Josh Hershkovitz, Chef & Restaurateur from Baltimore, MD | Cont2= ML Carroll, Chef & Owner, Canapés Catering from Frederick, MD | Cont3= Renee Blackman, Private Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Fernando Ruiz, Executive Chef from Santa Fe, NM | IngApp= chaudin, fresh green peas, sorghum, vodka sauce | IngEnt= cobia, crenshaw melon, mezcal, tasso ham | IngDes= Thai rolled ice cream, strawberry papaya, croutons, honey & basil seed drink | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes= }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=378 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay, Part 3 | AirDate=November 3, 2016 | Cont1= Mike Romine (Episode 29.9 – "Twins for the Win") | Cont2= Aarthi Sampath (Episode 29.2 – "Snail Snafus") | Cont3= Matt Romine (Episode 29.9 – "Twins for the Win") | Cont4= Kathy Fang (Episode 27.4 – "Chinese New Year") | IngApp= kale chips, gazpacho, mac & cheese stuffed lobster, zucchini (Bobby's choice) | IngEnt= white currants, egg-stuffed muffin, rainbow chard, goat leg (Bobby's choice) | IngDes= Turkish cotton candy, chokladkolasnittar, "the ultimate milkshake", dates (Bobby's choice) | Judge1= Bobby Flay | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes= Third part of a 4-part tournament. Contestants Matt Romine and Mike Romine previously competed together in a twins' team competition episode, but competed individually in this episode. The "ultimate milkshake" in the third round was reminiscent of "unicorn milkshakes" that are overloaded with rainbow candies, rainbow cereal, and colorful cookies in a large mug. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=379 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Cheap Eats | AirDate= November 8, 2016 | Cont1= Sage Beausejour, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Kathy Poland, Chef & Food Truck Owner from Denver, CO | Cont3= Shahin Afsharian, Executive Chef from Denver, CO | Cont4= Nicky Palamaro, Sous Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= pho, runner beans, Mexican street corn, pork buns | IngEnt= ramen burgers, pickled nopales, zucchini blossoms, fried cheese curds | IngDes= lemon snack cakes, carrot hot sauce, plums, artisanal caramel | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Alex Guarnaschelli | Episode notes= The theme of this episode revolved around inexpensive food items leading to the basket ingredients being convenience food items or street food. Chef Palamaro is a sous chef at Tertulia, owned by Chopped guest judge Seamus Mullen. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=380 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay, Finale | AirDate= November 10, 2016 | Cont1= Kathy Fang (Episode 27.4 – "Chinese New Year") | Cont2= Demetrio Zavala (Episode 31.1 – "Smorgastarta Your Engines") | Cont3= Seis Kamimura (Episode 24.11 – "Tailgate Fate") | Cont4= Bobby Flay | IngApp= slaw sauce, coconut candy, chickpeas, camel tenderloin | IngEnt= molasses, haricot verts, breakfast nachos, eel | IngDes= (wild card round) ribeye steak, black garlic, fish maw, piña colada | Judge1= Amanda Freitag | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes= Final part of a 4-part tournament. The 3 finalists competed over 2 rounds (appetizer and entree) to win a guaranteed $15,000. The winner faced Bobby Flay in a $25,000 wild card round for a chance to increase their winnings to $40,000. This round was played like the second round on Beat Bobby Flay with both chefs making a dish of the winner's choice, which in this case was bibimbap. The chefs had 45 minutes in the 3rd round instead of the usual 30 to accommodate the crossover format. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=381 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Battle of the Butchers | AirDate=November 17, 2016 | Cont1= Jay Fox, Butcher & Co-Owner from New York, NY | Cont2= Brian Paul Casey, Butcher & Co-Owner from Denver, CO | Cont3= Derek Boaz, Master Butcher from Philadelphia, PA | Cont4= Cara Nicoletti, Butcher from Brooklyn, NY | IngApp= picnic pork shoulder, heirloom tomatoes, dried porcini mushrooms, head cheese | IngEnt= goose, rat tail radishes, cornichons, pork rillettes | IngDes= pork blood ice cream, peaches, duck fat buttermilk biscuits, marrow bones | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Chris Santos | Judge3= Scott Conant | Episode notes= All four chefs were professional butchers. The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 40 minute in the entrée round in order to butcher their proteins properly. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=382 | SeasonEp=11 | Title=Beast Feast | AirDate=November 22, 2016 | Cont1=Jared Falco, Chef de Cuisine from Armonk, NY | Cont2=Sarah Murray, Sous Chef from Baltimore, MD | Cont3=Brother Luck, Chef & Owner from Colorado Springs, CO | Cont4=Christopher Royster, Chef de Cuisine from Boulder, CO | IngApp=sekacz, kale, chicken livers, chicken-on-a-spit | IngEnt=white chocolate curry cashews, butternut squash, goat’s milk yogurt, whole goats | IngDes=marrow chutney, figs, bacon, whole pigs | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Maneet Chauhan | Episode notes= Every basket contained whole roasted animals, which were placed in the pantry rather than the baskets due to their size. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=383 | SeasonEp=12 | Title=Back in Time | AirDate=November 24, 2016 | Cont1= Peter Freeman, Chef & Owner from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2= Connie Ruel, Chef & Owner from Broomfield, CO | Cont3= Geoff "Ozzy" Carson, Kitchen Manager from Chester, VA | Cont4= Crystal River Williams, Chef & Owner from Queens, NY | IngApp= spiced ham in a can, crab aspic molds, orange space drink, spinach | IngEnt= TV dinners, flying saucer candies, cheese ball, lima beans | IngDes= marshmallow sandwich pie, ambrosia, powdered milk, Shirley Temple | Judge1= Amanda Freitag | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes= The theme of this episode was retro-inspired food. All the basket contained old-fashioned ingredients. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=384 | SeasonEp=13 | Title=Viewers' Vengeance | AirDate=November 29, 2016 | Cont1= Erick Dally, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Serge Pambo, Sous Chef from Rockville, MD | Cont3= Ashish "Al" Alfred, Executive Chef & Restaurateur from Bethesda, MD | Cont4= Lesley Covitz, Chef & Restaurateur from Brooklyn, NY | IngApp= duck blood soup, horseradish pickles, frilly red mustard greens, zombie hand | IngEnt= elk heart, macapuno, Scotch Bonnet peppers, Tavuk göğsü | IngDes= atole, horned melon, salted dried plums, pig tails | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes= All of the baskets were chosen by viewers via social media. The zombie hand was meatloaf in the shape of a hand and mashed potatoes. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=385 | SeasonEp=14 | Title=Entree Basket Blues | AirDate=December 1, 2016 | Cont1= Christopher Newark, Sous Chef from Annapolis, MD | Cont2= Treeven Dove, Sous Chef from Washington D.C. | Cont3= Tressa Wiles, Pastry Chef from Washington D.C. | Cont4= Michael Bonk, Chef & Restaurateur from Washington D.C. | IngApp=canned ham musubi, hon shimeji mushrooms, mussels, passion fruit | IngEnt=porcelet rib rack, honeydew melon, mache, blue curacao | IngDes=french fry chips, dragon fruit, ham glaze, blackberries | Judge1=Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3=Leah Cohen | Episode notes= This episode was mistakenly labelled as "Jump for Bok Choy" on the Food Network website. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=386 | SeasonEp=15 | Title=Taco Time! | AirDate=December 8, 2016 | Cont1= Elena Cruz, Chef & Co-Owner from Kingston, NY. | Cont2= David Ruiz, Executive Chef from Albuquerque, NM. | Cont3= Jesse Vega, Executive Chef from Denver, CO. | Cont4= Faith Paulick, Executive Chef from Baltimore, MD. | IngApp= tripe, oranges, mustard rabe, coffee-flavored liqueur | IngEnt= pork shoulder, baby watermelon, hearts of palm, hoisin sauce | IngDes= churro cake, goat's milk, serrano peppers, Mexican chocolate | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Episode notes=The contestants had to make tacos for every round in this episode. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=387 | SeasonEp=16 | Title=Sweet Heat | AirDate=December 13, 2016 | Cont1=Paddy Rawal, Chef & Owner from Santa Fe, NM. | Cont2=Christina Hinds, Executive Chef from Bayonne, NJ. | Cont3=Catherine O'Brien, Chef & Owner from Santa Fe, NM. | Cont4=Dante Giannini, Estate Chef for Jimmy Buffett. | IngApp= pizza rustica, radicchio, sardines, lemon candies | IngEnt= baby octopus, Italian orange liqueur, caperberries, ham steaks | IngDes= brown butter, blueberry crumb cake, serrano chiles, salt water taffy | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes= }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=388 | SeasonEp=17 | Title=Betting on the Farm | AirDate=December 15, 2016 | Cont1=Marjory Sweet, Farmer and Chef from Albuequerque, NM | Cont2=Jhette Gonzales, Chef de Partie from Albuequerque, NM | Cont3=Brian Cieslak, Line Cook from Annapolis, MD | Cont4=Martyna Krowicka, Chef de Cuisine from Hamburg, NJ | IngApp= local chickens, pickled chilis, baby squash with blossoms, switchel | IngEnt= grass-fed lamb shoulder, polenta, gummy farm animals, wild arugula | IngDes= corn on the cob ice cream, gooseberries, goat's milk, farm fresh duck eggs | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Chris Santos | Episode notes=All the chefs worked at farm-to-table style restaurants and the basket ingredients leaned towards local or farm-themed foods. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=389 | SeasonEp=18 | Title=Million Dollar Baskets | AirDate=December 22, 2016 | Cont1=Faiz Ally, Executive Sous Chef from Washington D.C | Cont2=Ivan Saez, Executive Chef from Washington D.C | Cont3=Meena Throngkumpola, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Nick Browne, Private Chef from Berkshires, MA | IngApp=flight of caviar, dried matsutake mushrooms, purple asparagus, hamachi | IngEnt=summer black truffles, pure maple syrup, broccoflower, mangalitsa pork | IngDes=macadamias, pear brandy, champagne grapes, gold doughnuts | Judge1=Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Maneet Chauhan | Episode notes=Each chef specialized in high-end cuisine and each basket contained high-end ingredients, all of which were expensive. The flight of caviar in the first round contained three different varieties of caviar for the chefs to use. Chef Browne is the son of actors Kale Browne and Karen Allen. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=390 | SeasonEp=19 | Title=Basket Buzz | AirDate=December 27, 2016 | Cont1=Lien Lin, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2=Brendan Neville, Executive Chef from New York City, NY | Cont3=Renée Fox, Chef & Restaurateur from Santa Fe, NM | Cont4=Maria Petridis, Chef and Restaurateur from Queens, NY | IngApp=branzino, cucamelon, cava, testaroli pasta | IngEnt=lamb couscous, white eggplant, chewy cinnamon candies, gorgonzola dulce | IngDes=grape leaves, wild blueberries, tahini ice cream, cherry gel candy | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3=Dale Talde | Episode notes= }}{{Chopped | LineColor=ADFF2F | SeriesEp=391 | SeasonEp=20 | Title=Wild Times | AirDate=December 29, 2016 | Cont1=Michele Wright, Chef & Restaurateur from Goochland, VA | Cont2=Justin Goerich, Executive Chef from Boulder, CO | Cont3=Peter Martinez, Sous Chef from Englewood Cliffs, NJ | Cont4=Mark Henry, Executive Chef from Fountain, CO | IngApp=venison loin, fennel flowers, huckleberry jam, kelp noodles | IngEnt=wild boar, dandelion greens, wildflower honey, burdock root | IngDes=mushroom hot chocolate, cranberries, amaranth grain, buffalo milk butter | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Jonathon Sawyer | Episode notes=Each basket had wild ingredients (game and/or wild plants). Guest judge Jonathon Sawyer was the Chopped Champion from the "Grill Masters Napa: Part 1" episode. }} |} Season 32 (2017){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=FF0000|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp=392 | SeasonEp=1 | Title= Clean Eatin' | AirDate=January 3, 2017 | Cont1= Elisa Lyew, Chef & Restaurateur from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2= Melanie Brown-Lane, Executive Chef from Baltimore, MD | Cont3= Rick Vanderplas, Private Chef & Owner from New York, NY | Cont4= Adam Kenworthy, Private Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= muffin tops, Russian red kale, soaked beans, whole milk yogurt | IngEnt= side of tuna, stonecrop, kombucha, shirataki noodles | IngDes= banana chocolate frozen dessert, raspberries, kaniwa, angel food cake | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes= The contestants were given healthy, fresh ingredients and told to cook healthy, low-calorie meals. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp=393 | SeasonEp=2 | Title= Whiskey and Wings | AirDate=January 10, 2017 | Cont1= Russell Stippich, Sous Chef from Denver, CO | Cont2= Chris Burnett, Head Sous Chef from Little Silver, NJ | Cont3= Dasha Perez-Haney, Executive Chef from Denver, CO | Cont4= Scott McDonald, Executive Chef from Jersey City, NJ | IngApp= chicken wings, curly fries, Chinese broccoli, Japanese whiskey | IngEnt= (pre-cooked) turkey wings, hot sauces, (platter of) celery, carrots, & blue cheese, quinoa whiskey | IngDes= angel wings, peaches, braised bacon, Rock & Rye | Judge1= Aarón Sánchez | Judge2= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes= Each basket contained different types of whiskey and wings. In the entree round the chefs were given a caddy of five different hot sauces, and the celery, carrots, and blue cheese were all on a platter which counted as one ingredient. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp=394 | SeasonEp=3 | Title= Celebrating Veterans | AirDate= January 17, 2017 | Cont1= Paul Maloney, Executive Chef and Navy Veteran from Doswell, VA | Cont2= Candace Gracik, Executive Chef and Coast Guard Veteran from Los Lunas, NM | Cont3= Jon Coombs, Sous Chef and Army Veteran from Ashburn, VA | Cont4= Gary Gonzalez, Line Cook and Marine Veteran from Edison, NJ | IngApp= cheeseburgers, haricot verts, potato tots, sweet tea | IngEnt= chicken pot pie, watercress, pork chops, "stars & stripes" pasta | IngDes= candy apples, blondies, vanilla pudding mix, American cheese | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes= All four contestants were military veterans. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the pot pie in the entrée basket was Marie Callender's brand. Each of the chopped chefs had $5000 donated in their name from Marie Callender's to a different charity. The winner also received a $10,000 donation to charity in addition to the usual $10,000 prize. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp= 395 | SeasonEp= 4 | Title= Oodles of Noodles | AirDate= January 24, 2017 | Cont1= Christian Petitta, Executive Chef from White Plains, NY | Cont2= Thach Tran, Executive Chef from Denver, CO | Cont3= Zack Mills, Executive Chef from Baltimore, MD | Cont4= Christina Jackson, Chef from Brooklyn, NY | IngApp= tilefish, roasted grapes, Chinese preserved vegetables, Yakisoba noodles | IngEnt= (platter of) sausage & meatballs, chayote squash, tomato sorbet, fresh pasta dough | IngDes= struffoli, maraschino cherries, cinnamon whisky, falooda ice cream | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3= Marcus Samuelsson | Episode notes= This was a noodle themed episode with noodles/pasta in every round. The sausage and meatballs were all on a platter which counted as one ingredient. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp= 396 | SeasonEp= 5 | Title= Game Day Party | AirDate= January 31, 2017 | Cont1= Jon "DJ Dallas Green" Rosa, Caterer & DJ from Harlem, NY | Cont2= Dean Dupuis, Executive Chef from Washington D.C | Cont3= Pete Santero, Culinary Arts Teacher from Passaic County, NJ | Cont4= Carrie Eagle, Executive Chef from Albuquerque, NM | IngApp= truffled mac & cheese, spigarello, pale ale, sliders | IngEnt= purple potatoes, sangria artichokes, mortadella hot dogs, chili | IngDes= soft pretzels, husk cherries, blue sports drink, pig skin | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3= Eddie Jackson | Episode notes= The baskets were game day (American Football) themed. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp= 397 | SeasonEp= 6 | Title= Chocolate Obsession | AirDate=February 7, 2017 | Cont1= Jenny Dorsey, Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Arnaud Devulder, Events Chef from New York, NY | Cont3= Doug Wetzel, Executive Chef from Baltimore, MD | Cont4= Brooke Siem, Pastry Chef & Restaurateur from New York, NY | IngApp= soft-shell crabs, chocolate olive oil, pomegranate seeds, white chocolate-covered caviar | IngEnt= milk chocolate mille crêpe cake, chocolate whiskey, pork shanks, purple spinach | IngDes= dark chocolate decadence cake, dark chocolate seaweed candy, pistachio cream, apricots | Judge1= Maneet Chauhan | Judge2= Katrina Markoff | Judge3= Zac Young | Episode notes= The theme of the episode was chocolate. Each basket contained two chocolate ingredients. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp= 398 | SeasonEp= 7 | Title= Blue Plate Fate | AirDate=February 14, 2017 | Cont1= Arleen Harkins, Executive Chef & Owner from Red Hook, NY | Cont2= Nonna Riekert, Chef from Collingswood, NJ | Cont3= Mike Perseo, Executive Chef from Albuquerque, NM | Cont4= Ype Von Hengst, Chef & Restaurateur from Rockville, MD | IngApp= BLTs, marionberry jam, string beans, disco fries | IngEnt= cube steak, beets, craft beer, deep-fried deviled eggs | IngDes= coconut arancini, variegated figs, cheesecake, coffee with creamer | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes= The theme of this episode is diner-style food. All four contestants are diner chefs. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp= 399 | SeasonEp= 8 | Title= Chefs in a Pickle | AirDate=February 21, 2017 | Cont1= Mandla Nkiwane, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Brian Hohl, Sous Chef from Annapolis, MD | Cont3= Jaclyn Beasley, Executive Sous Chef from Washington, D.C | Cont4= Dave Hadley, Sous Chef from Denver, CO | IngApp= sliced pickled pork, brussels sprouts, pickleback, clotted cream | IngEnt= flank steak, half-sour pickes, perilla leaves, rainbow carrots | IngDes= bread-and-butter pickles, pretzel croissants, chunky peanut butter, cherries | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes= This episode had pickled ingredients in every basket. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp=400 | SeasonEp=9 | Title= Raw Deal | AirDate=February 28, 2017 | Cont1= Steven Londoño, Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2= MiKala Brennan, Chef and Owner from Arlington, VA | Cont3= Timothy Walker, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Marie Yniguez, Chef and Restaurateur, Bocadillos, Albuquerque, NM | IngApp= sushi burgers, fresh wasabi, longan berries, pork floss | IngEnt= buffalo top sirloin steaks, porcini mushrooms, ají dulce, sea buckthorn juice | IngDes= polenta cake, béchamel sauce, plums, pink Himalayan sea salt | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Maneet Chauhan | Episode notes= }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp=401 | SeasonEp=10 | Title= Something Dumpling | AirDate=March 7, 2017 | Cont1= Mauro Maccioni, Chef and Co-Owner from New York, NY | Cont2= Naji Boustany, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont3= Jackie Jeong, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY | Cont4= Andrew Riccatelli, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY | IngApp= pork belly, savoy cabbage, black walnuts in syrup, red yuzu kosho | IngEnt= ground lamb, mashed potatoes, swiss chard, dried kiwi | IngDes= sriracha potato chips, farmer's cheese, rambutan, ginger shrub | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3= Aarón Sánchez | Episode notes= The chefs were required to make dumplings in each round. In the appetizer round, Chef Maccioni didn't get any food onto his plates and though the judges tried the food in his pans, he was chopped (making this the second time in the series that a contestant didn't plate anything before time ran out.) }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp=402 | SeasonEp=11 | Title= Latin Cuisine Dream | AirDate=March 14, 2017 | Cont1= {{flagicon|Peru}} Miguel Samanez, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= {{flagicon|Brazil}} Val Wasilewski, Executive Pastry Chef from Briarcliff Manor, NY | Cont3= {{flagicon|Brazil}} George Rodrigues, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. | Cont4= {{flagicon|Venezuela}} Adriana Urbina, Chef and Owner from New York, NY | IngApp= sancocho, lulo, blue masa dough, chicharrón de cerdo | IngEnt= stewing hens, pinto beans, alfajores, yuca | IngDes= yellow rice, candy-covered peanuts, mangos, coquito | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3= James Tahhan | Episode notes= This episode features chefs from different Latin American countries who emigrated to the United States. There were also Latin American ingredients in each basket. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=FF0000 | SeriesEp=403 | SeasonEp=12 | Title= Jump for Bok Choy | AirDate= May 2, 2017 | Cont1= T.J. Ingraham, Chef & Restaurateur from Boulder, CO | Cont2= Judee Obcena, Chef de Partie from New York, NY | Cont3= James Horn, Director of Operations from New York, NY | Cont4= Frida Karani, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. | IngApp= toybox eggplant, mission figs, sweetened condensed milk, matambre | IngEnt= hamachi collar, bok choy, grass jelly drink, watermelon feta salad | IngDes= tofu sheets, baked lemon ricotta, blackberries, lavender salt | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes= }} |} Season 33 (2017){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=62472D|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=62472D | SeriesEp= 404 | SeasonEp= 1 | Title= Best Laid Pans | AirDate= March 21, 2017 | Cont1= Jennifer Lopez, Executive Chef from Washington D.C | Cont2= Carolina Saavedra, Sous Chef from Bronx, New York | Cont3= Sophia Manatakis, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Heather Carr, Sous Chef from Denver, CO | IngApp= duck and armagnac sausage, mixed berry applesauce, leeks, okra | IngEnt= spaghetti pie, tomatillos, coulotte steak, burrata cheese | IngDes= trifle, Thai chili peppers, orange blossom water, anjou pears | Judge1= Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes= All four of the contestants were women. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=62472D | SeriesEp=405 | SeasonEp=2 | Title= Star Power: Web Stars! | AirDate= March 28, 2017 | Cont1= Justine Ezarik | Cont2= Hilah Johnson | Cont3= Josh Elkin | Cont4= Lazarus Lynch | IngApp= blood sausage, shishito peppers, Japanese mayonnaise, dates | IngEnt= duck breast, broccoli rabe, mashed potato pancakes, Thai iced tea | IngDes= mango mochi ice cream, quince paste, instant oatmeal packets, dragon fruit | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Scott Conant | Episode notes= Part 1 of a 5-part celebrity tournament featuring 16 celebrities competing to win $50,000 for charity. Contestants in this heat were internet personalities with a considerable online following. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=62472D | SeriesEp=406 | SeasonEp=3 | Title= Star Power: Culinary Muscle! | AirDate= April 4, 2017 | Cont1= LaMarr Woodley | Cont2= Mariel Zagunis | Cont3= Dorothy Hamill | Cont4= Paige VanZant | IngApp= wagyu ground beef, Swiss chard, eggplant rollatini, ranch dressing soda | IngEnt= lamb noisette roast, avocados, za’atar bread, frozen mint lemonade | IngDes= rice pudding-stuffed brioche, blood oranges, protein powder balls, strawberry rock candy | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Eddie Jackson | Episode notes= Part 2 of a 5-part celebrity tournament. Contestants in this heat were current and former athletes. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=62472D | SeriesEp=407 | SeasonEp=4 | Title= Star Power: The Last Laugh! | AirDate= April 11, 2017 | Cont1= Ron Funches | Cont2= Illeana Douglas | Cont3= Julie White | Cont4= Jonathan Sadowski | IngApp= Jonah crab claws, sweet piquante peppers, asparagus, arepas | IngEnt= New York strip steaks, Brussel sprouts, marshmallows, potato tot poutine | IngDes= smoked chili honey, cinnamon roll dough, strawberries, White Russian | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes= Part 3 of a 5-part celebrity tournament. Contestants in this heat were all comedians. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=62472D | SeriesEp=408 | SeasonEp=5 | Title= Star Power: Screen Sensations! | AirDate= April 18, 2017 | Cont1= Alan Thicke | Cont2= Alysia Reiner | Cont3= Rick Fox | Cont4= Jodi Lyn O'Keefe | IngApp= striped bass fillets, squash purée, microgreens, passion fruit ice pops | IngEnt= chicken kebobs, pickled gooseberries, purple cauliflower, truffle popcorn | IngDes= financiers, blueberries, candied fruit slices, statuette lollipops | Judge1= Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Scott Conant | Episode notes= Part 4 of a 5-part celebrity tournament. Contestants in this heat were film and television actors. This episode marks Alan Thicke's final television appearance before his death. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=62472D | SeriesEp=409 | SeasonEp=6 | Title= Star Power: Grand Finale | AirDate= April 25, 2017 | Cont1= Paige VanZant | Cont2= Jodi Lyn O'Keefe | Cont3= Jonathan Sadowski | Cont4= Lazarus Lynch | IngApp= lobster tails, leaf lettuce iceberg, star fruit, cinnamon toaster pastries | IngEnt= yuca chips, bitter melon, brandy, swineapple | IngDes= macarons, soursop, drinkable yogurt, pistachios | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Scott Conant | Episode notes= Part 5 of a 5-part celebrity tournament. The swineapple in the second round was a pineapple stuffed with ribs and covered in bacon. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=62472D | SeriesEp=410 | SeasonEp=7 | Title= The Newlywed Game | AirDate= May 16, 2017 | Cont1= Ralph Ferrara and Toni Ferrara from Brick, NJ | Cont2= Henry Hynoski and Laura Hynoski from Secaucus NJ | Cont3= Jhonathan Fennell and Corry Fennell from Philadelphia, PA | Cont4= Kam Khazai and Karen Khazai from Gaithersburg, MD | IngApp= manila clams, romanesco, lamb merguez, champagne toast | IngEnt= pork tenderloin, piccalilli, cranberry shelling beans, wedding rice | IngDes= port wine cheese, sweet flakes cereal, plumcots, wedding cake top | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes= This was a team competition with newlyweds (home cooks) competing in the Chopped kitchen. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=62472D | SeriesEp=411 | SeasonEp=8 | Title= An Ugly Turn | AirDate= May 30, 2017 | Cont1= Mauricio Nunez, Chef de Cuisine from Mount Kisco, NY | Cont2= Miranda Rosenfelt, Chef de Cuisine from Washington, DC | Cont3= Jordan Lloyd, Executive Chef & Restaurateur from Easton, MD | Cont4= Nicolas Ferreira, Private Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= shrimp heads and shells, stale bagels, black velvet tomatoes, gnarled carrots | IngEnt= dogfish, radish tops, beef tallow candles, twisted cucumbers | IngDes= whipped aquafaba, burnt chocolate chip cookies, cacao beans with pulp, brown bananas | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Jonathon Sawyer | Episode notes= The chefs had to work with ugly ingredients in each basket. Guest judge Saywer was a finalist in Chopped: Grill Masters Napa. }} |} Season 34 (2017){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=79B1D1|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=412 | SeasonEp= 1 | Title=Thanks, Mom! | AirDate=May 9, 2017 | IngApp= duck breast, baby turnips, quail teas, rose bud tea | IngEnt= red snapper, guanciale, sunflower seeds, sorrento lemons | IngDes= rhubarb, walnuts, madeleines, blood oranges | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1= Jeff and Pam Mauro | Cont2= Ted and Donna Allen | Cont3= Jet and Mary Tila | Cont4= Chris and Mary Lou Santos | Episode notes= The contestants were Food Network chefs competing alongside their mothers for a select charity. Ted Allen was one of the contestants, and the judges took turns performing his hosting duties. The chefs had 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=413 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Grill Game | AirDate=May 23, 2017 | IngApp= longaniza, grilled stuffed onions, asparagus, frozen cherry daiquiri | IngEnt= venison rib rack, charred caprese sandwich, baby corn, meat sauce | IngDes= roasted marshmallow shots, figs, almonds, grilled peaches and cream cake | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Maneet Chauhan | Cont1= Erin Campbell, Competitive BBQ Champ from Yazoo City, MS | Cont2= Shane Vidovic, Chef and Restaurateur from Lakewood, OH | Cont3= Eusebio Gongora, Culinary Director from Baton Rouge, LA | Cont4= Tanya Cauthen, Butcher from Richmond, VA | Episode notes=This was a grilling-themed episode. The ovens were turned off and the stovetops were outfitted with grill pans and griddles. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the meat sauce in the entree basket was A1 Steak Sauce, a product of a Chopped sponsor. Chef Campbell is the daughter of Leslie Roark Scott, a finalist in the second season of Chopped Grill Masters.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=414 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Greater Tater | AirDate=June 6, 2017 | IngApp= purple potatoes, potato tots, garlic chives, Canadian bacon | IngEnt= Kennebec potatoes, chili cheese fries, porterhouse steaks, fresh wasabi | IngDes= loaded baked potatoes, sweet potato pie, dried cranberries, English toffee | Judge1= Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Ali Khan | Cont1= Bea Rocchetti, Sous Chef from Farmington Hills, MI | Cont2= Miguel Franco, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont3= Michael Chatman, Line Cook from New York, NY | Cont4= Shacafrica Simmons, Caterer from Tallahassee, FL | Episode notes=The theme of this episode was potatoes, which were featured in two forms in every basket. Chef Chatman is a line cook for Chopped judge Alex Guarneschelli.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=415 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Father's Day | AirDate=June 13, 2017 | IngApp= ground beef, Japanese eggplant, date syrup, remote control cookie | IngEnt= salmon fillet, candy cane beets, cassava sticks, fava beans | IngDes= bacon gelato, Belgian ale, cactus pear, pretzel bark | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Cont1= Mike Hannah and Melissa Hannah from Cleveland, OH | Cont2= Mark Sheridan and Kevin Sheridan from Cleveland, OH | Cont3= Johnny Hall and Yahaira Hall from Brooklyn, NY | Cont4= Sabi Bivas and Daniel Bivas from Hillsborough, NJ | Episode notes= This was a home cook, team competition: four fathers paired up with their adult children. The teams were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of 20.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=416 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Got Your Goat? | AirDate=June 20, 2017 | IngApp= crawfish tails, peas, processed cheese, vegetable-infused vodka | IngEnt= goat chops, petite garlic with greens, pickled string beans, root beer barrel candy | IngDes= zucchini, caramel popcorn with peanuts, yuzu juice, manchego cheese | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Alex Guarnaschelli | Cont1= Greg Power, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Ashley Jonique, Private Chef from New Orleans, LA | Cont3= Felix Castro, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Scott Maki, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=417 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Snap Pea to It! | AirDate=June 27, 2017 | IngApp= lamb kebabs, pomegranate juice, Chinese broccoli, avocado toast | IngEnt= Cornish hens, black rice, snap peas, watermelon radish | IngDes= olive oil cake, papaya, kiwi, kefir | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1= Jimmie Rondon, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Allie Lyttle, Chef from Detroit, MI | Cont3= Willy Anderson, Caterer from Brooklyn, NY | Cont4= Charly Pierre, Chef and Co-Owner from New Orleans, LA | Episode notes= While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the pomegranate juice in the appetizer round was POM Wonderful, a product of a Chopped sponsor.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=418 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Bangin' Backyard Cookout | AirDate=July 4, 2017 | IngApp= burger-wrapped hot dogs, half-sour pickles, kasundi, macaroni salad | IngEnt= beer-can chicken, eggplant, double-smoked bacon, classic burger fixings | IngDes= watermelon grill, corn chips, strawberry shortcake, sweet tea vodka | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Elizabeth Heiskell | Cont1= Jessica Johnson, Chef and Restaurateur from Cleveland, OH | Cont2= Craig Walker, Chef and Restaurateur from New Orleans, LA | Cont3= Greg Beckham, Chef and Restaurateur from Cleveland, OH | Cont4= Christine Wendland, Executive Chef from Chesterfield, NJ | Episode notes= The theme of this episode was backyard barbecuing. The classic burger fixings in the second round contained onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. The watermelon grill in the third round was half a hollowed out watermelon with fruit skewers on top placed to resemble grill grates.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=419 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Flour Power | AirDate=July 11, 2017 | IngApp= piadina dough, skirt steak, bitter melon, vegetable gratin | IngEnt= pâte à choux dough, chicken breast, kale, roasted mushrooms | IngDes= lemon balm, oven-roasted grapes, marshmallow spread, pastry flour | Judge1= Nancy Silverton | Judge2= Scott Conant | Judge3= Amanda Freitag | Cont1= Tracy Wilk, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY | Cont2= Sophie Jaeger, Pastry Chef and Restaurateur from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3= Anna Fitting, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY | Cont4= Crystal Smith, Pastry Chef from Detroit, MI | Episode notes= This episode had all female pastry chefs. They were required to bake something in each round. The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 45 minutes in the dessert round to showcase their pastry talents.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=420 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=Alton's Challenge, Part 1 | AirDate=October 10, 2017 | IngApp=smoked salmon macarons, black garlic, micro radishes, Chilean sea bass | IngEnt=hard smoked eggs, cardoons, red shishito peppers, smoked meatballs | IngDes=pig skin, Anjou pears, mozzarella, suanmeitang | Judge1=Alton Brown | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Hugh Acheson | Cont1=Leah Gourlie, Pastry Chef and Owner from Los Angeles, CA | Cont2=Jamal Bland, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Jessica Chaney, Pastry Chef from Detroit, MI | Cont4=Gavin Jobe, Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge, LA | Episode notes=This is part 1 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picks the baskets with specific scientific, gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode is smoke and the contestants are required to infuse smoke into each dish. A basket ingredient in the entree round (the meatballs) was smoked by Alton himself.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=421 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Alton's Challenge, Part 2 | AirDate=October 17, 2017 | IngApp=instant mashed potatoes, tuna floss, cucumbers with blooms, bacalao | IngEnt=clams, tomato crisps, olives, beef jerky | IngDes=space ice dream, Sharon fruit, dried pomegranate seeds, dehydrated scrambled eggs | Judge1=Alton Brown | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1=Lisa Pucci Delgado, Private Chef from Cleveland, OH | Cont2=Vinnie Cimino, Chef de Cuisine from Cleveland, OH | Cont3=Ben Bebenroth, Chef and Owner from Cleveland, OH | Cont4=Nick Wallace, Executive Chef from Jackson, MS | Episode notes=This is part 2 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picks the baskets with specific scientific, gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode is dehydration, with at least one dehydrated ingredient in each round. A basket ingredient in the entree round (the beef jerky) was made by Alton from brined, dehydrated flank steak.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=422 | SeasonEp=11 | Title=Alton's Challenge, Part 3 | AirDate=October 24, 2017 | IngApp=transparent ravioli, rainbow carrots, crab legs, tapioca maltodextrin | IngEnt=zucchini blossoms, arugula noodles, poached pears, lamb rib roast | IngDes=raindrop cake, blood oranges, popping sorghum, cookie dough ice cream sandwiches | Judge1=Alton Brown | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Wylie Dufresne | Cont1=Tiffany Schleigh, Pastry Chef from New York, NY | Cont2=Louis Goral, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Andrea Anom, Line Cook from New York, NY | Cont4=Chris Holland, Chef and Owner from Sparkill, NY | Episode notes=This is part 3 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picks the baskets with specific scientific, gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode is molecular gastronomy, with at least one modernist ingredient in each round. A basket ingredient in the entree round (lamb rib roast) was set aside on a separate table. It was cooked sous-vide inside an immersion circulator. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=423 | SeasonEp=12 | Title=Alton's Challenge, Part 4 | AirDate=October 31, 2017 | IngApp=mutton chops, kimchi, cocoa nibs, champagne | IngEnt=red snapper, sourdough bread, purple cauliflower, natto | IngDes=sauerkraut cake, pickled green strawberries, beer, passion fruit | Judge1=Alton Brown | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Alex Guarnaschelli | Cont1=Jason Rodriguez, Executive Chef and Owner from New York, NY | Cont2=Regan Reik, Executive Chef from Cleveland, OH | Cont3=Kashi Smith, Chef Tournant from New York, NY | Cont4=Michael Nelson, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA | Episode notes=This is part 4 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picks the baskets with specific scientific, gastronomic techniques in mind. The theme of this episode is fermentation, with at least one fermented/pickled ingredient in each round. A basket ingredient in the appetizer round (champagne) was initially unveiled as a champagne flute, and the chefs were treated to a small lesson from Alton on how fermentation of grapes results in alcohol.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=79B1D1 | SeriesEp=424 | SeasonEp=13 | Title=Alton's Challenge, Grand Finale | AirDate=November 7, 2017 | IngApp=smoked chubs, baby beets, curry ketchup, microwave fried herbs | IngEnt=pork crown roast, baby artichokes, smen, dried myrtle berries | IngDes=dried tarantulas, whole coconut, marzipan fruit, cherry cola sorbet | Judge1=Alton Brown | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=George Mendes | Cont1=Michael Nelson, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA | Cont2=Nick Wallace, Executive Chef from Jackson, MS (chopped 1st in dessert)* | Cont3=Gavin Jobe, Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge, LA (chopped 2nd in dessert)* | Cont4=Chris Holland, Chef and Owner from Sparkill, NY | Episode notes=This is the final part of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picks the baskets with specific scientific, gastronomic techniques in mind. There is no specific theme for the finale. A basket ingredient in the dessert round (sorbet) was shown as created by Alton via a dry ice fire extinguisher and sorbet mixture combined in a food processor. *For the first time in Chopped history, three competitors moved into the dessert round.}} |} Season 35 (2017-18){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=9f8dde|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=425 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Clam Clash | AirDate=July 18, 2017 | IngApp=little neck clams, ultra mizuna, vadouvan, banana chips | IngEnt=red grouper, candy-coated licorice, squid ink, petite purple broccoli | IngDes=navy bean pie, guava, cherry spoon fruit, sgroppino al limone | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Jordan Andino | Cont1=Kristina Mellegard, Private Chef from New York, NY | Cont2=William Gauger, Chef and Co-Owner from Long Island City, NY | Cont3=Kimani Hines, Executive Chef from New Rochelle, NY | Cont4=Julie Cole, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Episode notes=Guest judge Jordan Andino was a contestant from the Chopped season 15 episode, Heads Up!}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=426 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Clock Shock | AirDate=July 25, 2017 | IngApp=tiger prawns, pea tendrils, corzetti pasta, duck salami | IngEnt=pork strip steaks, morel mushrooms, artichoke paste, crunchy pizza snacks | IngDes=music paper bread, gala apples, bitters, mini cherry lollipops | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Maneet Chauhan | Cont1=Omar Mitchell, Chef and Owner from Detroit, MI | Cont2=Jen Scher, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Giorgio Giacinto, Chef and Owner from New Rochelle, NY | Cont4=Marcus Woodham, Chef de Cuisine from New Orleans, LA | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=427 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Food Truck Luck | AirDate=September 5, 2017 | IngApp=goat barbacoa tacos, Asian long beans, spring roll wrappers, chicken souvlaki | IngEnt=lobster rolls, bok choy, ramen noodles, chile de arbol | IngDes=tropical fruit pops, candied nuts, chocolate covered bananas, dessert nachos | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1=Suzette Montalvo, Food Truck Owner ('A New Yorican Thing') from Long Island, NY | Cont2=Andrew Zurica, Food Truck Owner ('Hard Times Sundaes') from New York, NY | Cont3=Hassan Musselmani, Food Truck Owner ('The Drunken Rooster') from Detroit, MI | Cont4=Caitlyn Napolitano, Food Truck Co-owner ('Los Viajeros') from New York, NY | Episode notes=All the contestants competing were food truck owners. Chef Musselmani has also competed on the 15th season of Hell's Kitchen.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=428 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Waffles for the Win | AirDate=September 12, 2017 | IngApp=waffle batter, chicken tenders, chiles de arbol, Lay's Classic potato chips | IngEnt=liege waffle dough, sliced beef shanks in soy sauce, kumquats, mustard greens | IngDes=waffle cookies, buttermilk, creamy organic peanut butter, dried strawberries | Judge1=Maneet Chauhan | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Joseph “JJ” Johnson | Cont1=Bryan Lindsay, Chef de Cuisine from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2=Brandi Marter, Chef and Owner from Memphis, TN | Cont3=Juan Carlos Gonzalez, Chef de Cuisine from New Orleans, LA | Cont4=Adam Bostwick, Chef and Co-owner from Cleveland, OH | Episode notes=Contestants were tasked to cook dishes paired with waffles.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=429 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Comfort Zone | AirDate=September 19, 2017 | IngApp=fried chicken, rainbow chard, fingerling potatoes, bacon grease | IngEnt=meatloaf mix, heirloom tomatoes, chanterelle, mushrooms, boxed mac & cheese | IngDes=peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, strawberries, vanilla wafers, chocolate milk | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Jayda Atkinson, Catering Chef from New Orleans, LA | Cont2=Darwell Yeager III, Executive Chef and Owner from Pearl, MS | Cont3=Jess Dunne, Chef and Owner from Southold, NY | Cont4=John Powali, Chef from New York, NY | Episode notes=The theme of this episode was comfort food in every basket.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=430 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=The Beets Go On | AirDate=September 26, 2017 | IngApp=sosis bandari, mostarda, crescent roll dough, corn of the cob | IngEnt=lobster, mâche, rose petals, Mexican chorizo | IngDes=crème brûlée, blackberries, rainbow beets, Italian almond wafers | Judge1=Marcus Samuelsson | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Amanda Freitag | Cont1=Melissa Araujo, Caterer from New Orleans, LA | Cont2=George Georgiades, Chef and Owner from New York, NY | Cont3=Chase Sanders, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Eric Arboleda, Chef from Colombia | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=431 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Spooked | AirDate=October 3, 2017 | IngApp=scary skull platter, barmbrack, Halloween party punch, asparagus | IngEnt=spooky egg eyeballs, blood shots, gory brain, avocados | IngDes=Halloween candy cake, vampire's kiss martini, freaky brie, mixed berries | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Amanda Freitag | Cont1=Michael Monzon, Teppanyaki Chef from Los Angeles, CA | Cont2=Dani Macchia, Private Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Kimberly "Kim" Gibson, Chef & Restaurateur from Chagrin Falls, OH | Cont4=Dustine Gonsalves, Chef de Cusine from Los Angeles, CA | Episode notes=This was a Halloween themed episode. In the appetizer round the "skull platter" was prosciutto arranged on a prop skull to look like skin. In the entree round, the "egg eyeballs" are poached eggs in a pan, the blood shots are decorative syringes filled with a red syrup, and the "gory brain" is a glazed turkey meatloaf loaf shaped like a brain. In the dessert round the "Halloween candy cake" was a chocolate cake decorated with various Halloween candies. The "freaky brie" was a brie cheese wheel wrapped in puff pastry strips to look like a mummy face.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=432 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Feel the Burn | AirDate=October 19, 2017 | IngApp=spicy chicken feet, Persian cucumbers, mandarins, buffalo cauliflower dip | IngEnt=five-alarm chili, cinnamon rolls, lamb shoulder, horseradish root | IngDes=sriracha lollipops, jalapeño-blueberry cornbread, baby pineapples, white chocolate | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Maneet Chauhan | Cont1=Iliana Negron, Executive Chef from Nyack, NY | Cont2=Alex Diaz, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Ken Hatfield, Chef & Restaurateur from Cleveland, OH | Cont4=Airis Johnson, Private Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Episode notes=This was a competition revolving around the use of spices in every dish. Chef Hatfield is an actual descendant of the Hatfield family of the famous Hatfield–McCoy feud.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=433 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=Gimme Gator | AirDate=October 26, 2017 | IngApp=king crab legs, fresh cut whole kernel corn, black garlic, coconut vinegar | IngEnt=alligator, carrot jam, green almonds, calvados | IngDes=persian chickpea cookies, strawberry gelatin, bananas, cherimoya | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Tiffani Faison | Cont1=Rudy Straker, Private Chef from Queens, NY | Cont2=Ben Bruckenthal, Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3=Tiffany Senin, Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY | Cont4=Jacob Bensley, Sous Chef from New York | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=434 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Flavor Savor | AirDate=November 2, 2017 | IngApp=rice-stuffed grape leaves, baby octopus, cured olives, bresaola | IngEnt=dorade, stinging nettles, watermelon radish, village salad | IngDes=rosewater syrup, figs, pistachio cream, angel food cake | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Einat Admony | Judge3=Michael Psilakis | Cont1=Cosmo Bisticas, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2=George Kringas, Chef and Owner from White Plains, NY | Cont3=Tara Cianella, Chef and Owner from Nyack, NY | Cont4=Gabriel Israel, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY | Episode notes=Mediterranean ingredients were featured in each basket. Both guest judges were past Chopped winners.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=435 | SeasonEp=11 | Title=Pie Jinks | AirDate=November 9, 2017 | IngApp= Honeycrisp apples, sour gummies, pumpkin pie, Merguez sausage | IngEnt= Whipped topping, baby kale blend, pancetta, shepherd’s pie | IngDes= Key lime pie, rhubarb, candied ginger, spiced rum | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Scott Conant | Cont1=James Graham, Executive Chef from Staten Island, NY | Cont2=Zack Stapelman, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3=Natalie Colledge, Owner & Cullinary Director from Montclair, NJ | Cont4=Kenneth Temple, Private Chef from New Orleans, LA | Episode notes=Each basket contained a pie and the chefs were required to make a pie in every round. The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round and 45 minutes in both the entree and dessert round in order to properly cook their pies.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=436 | SeasonEp=12 | Title=An Iron Chef Thanksgiving | AirDate=November 14, 2017 | IngApp=turkey confit, brussels sprouts, Thanksgiving cider cocktail, turkey offal | IngEnt=cornish hens, haricots verts, Thanksgiving gravy flavored candy, cranberry pomegranate terrine | IngDes=sweet potato casserole, pears, port wine cheese, Thanksgiving waffle sandwich | Judge1=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge2=Jose Garces | Judge3=Marc Forgione | Cont1=Roxanne Spruance, Executive Chef and Owner from New York, NY (charity: American Farmland Trust) | Cont2=Giorgio Rapicavoli, Executive Chef, from Miami, FL (charity: Our Pride Academy) | Cont3=Hugh Mangum, Executive Chef and Owner from New York, NY (charity: Share Our Strength) | Cont4=Emily Chapman, Sous Chef from New York, NY (charity: Shepherd's Circle Foundation) | Episode notes=This was a Thanksgiving themed episode. All four contestants were Chopped Champions returning to win money for their charity of choice. Judging them were three Iron Chefs from Iron Chef America (with Alex also being a regular Chopped judge). By winning this episode, Chef Chapman becomes the first four-time Chopped champion.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=437 | SeasonEp=13 | Title=Espresso Express | AirDate=November 21, 2017 | IngApp=cobia, fennel, honeydew melon, ground espresso | IngEnt=veal sweetbreads, napini, pierogies, black mint paste | IngDes=sesame seed candy, mangoes, blackstrap molasses, raspberry snack cakes | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Amanda Freitag | Cont1=Cybille St. Aude, Sous Chef from Long Island, NY | Cont2=Brandon Williams, Chef de Cuisine from Cleveland, OH | Cont3=Lawrence Ofori, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Michael Castellon, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=438 | SeasonEp=14 | Title=Weird Twist | AirDate=November 28, 2017 | IngApp=babbouche, conehead cabbage, pig's head terrine, black rice ramen | IngEnt=stuffed lamb intestines, cured tuna heart, garlic ice cream, red runner bean blooms | IngDes=queen weaver ants, tang yuan, sweet avocado (cream), szechuan buttons | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Jay Reifel, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2=Tom Coughlan, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3=Ana Gonzales, Executive Chef from Memphis, TN | Cont4=Nick Testa, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Episode notes=The theme of the baskets was "weird food". (The babbouche in the appetizer round is a Moroccan snail dish.)}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=439 | SeasonEp=15 | Title=Chopped Grand Holiday | AirDate=December 5, 2017 | IngApp=goose breast, peppermint bark vodka, Christmas tree veggie plate, Hanukkah gelt cookie cake | IngEnt=deckle of beef, kugel, porcini mushrooms (in olive oil), hard boiled egg snowmen | IngDes=chestnut tree honey, festive pretzels, Santa Claus melon, springerle cookies | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Amanda Freitag | Cont1=Diana Sabater, Chef from Philadelphia, PA (charity: Esperanza) | Cont2=Darius Peacock, Executive Chef from Trenton, NJ (charity: Good Shepherd Services) | Cont3=Sophina Uong, Executive Chef from Oakland, CA (charity: Camp Okizu) | Cont4=Adam Greenberg, Executive Chef from Norwalk, CT (charity: Mowat-Wilson Syndrome) | Episode notes=This was a holiday themed episode. All four contestants were Chopped Grand Champions returning to win money for their charity of choice. The chefs were given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 to allow time to properly butcher and cook the goose breast. The veggie plate in the appetizer round mainly consisted of broccoli, cauliflower, and cherry tomatoes, arranged to look like a Christmas tree. The festive pretzels in the dessert round were pretzel sticks dipped in green candy coating and sprinkled with silver nonpareils. With his victory in this episode, chef Greenberg is the first male Chopped champion to win four times, as well as the second overall winner to do so.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=440 | SeasonEp=16 | Title=True Grits | AirDate=December 7, 2017 | IngApp= collard greens, pickled watermelon rind, head-on shrimp, hominy grits | IngEnt= polenta, spiral ham, green beans, pimento cheese | IngDes= blue grits, blackberries, lemon oil, boiled peanuts | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1= B.J. Chester-Tamayo, Chef & Owner from Memphis, TN | Cont2= Jean Gabriel, Chef & Co-Owner from Stamford, CT | Cont3= Tres Barnard, Chef from New Orleans, LA | Cont4= Steve Costanzo, Chef & Owner from Stamford, CT | Episode notes=Each basket contained a form of grits. Chef Chester-Tamayo cut herself in the last seconds of the appetizer round, leaving enough blood on her station and plates to deem her dish unsafe to eat. The judges allowed her to bring over her non-contaminated components from her station for them to taste after the other chefs granted her permission to do so.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=441 | SeasonEp=17 | Title=Cocktail Party | AirDate=December 19, 2017 | IngApp=tuna, crab meat cocktail, finger limes, vodka | IngEnt=filet mignon, cocktail onions, summer truffles, single malt scotch whiskey | IngDes=marshmallow spread, fruit cocktail, gold leaf, gin | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Lauren Gerrie | Cont1=Josh Moore, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2=Catt Rolland, Pastry Chef & Sous Chef from New Orleans, LA | Cont3=Charles Disa, Chef & Caterer from New York, NY | Cont4=Dave Martin, Chef Consultant from New York, NY | Episode notes=The theme of the episode was cocktail food, with each contestant having to make small dishes suited for a cocktail party. They also had to prepare an alcoholic drink to pair with each dish. The rounds were extended by an extra 10 minutes to account for cocktail preparation (30 minutes in the first round and 40 minutes in the second and third rounds). The guest judge, Lauren Gerrie, was a previous Chopped winner from season 6 ('A Cornish Mess') and part 3 in the 2011 Chopped Champions tournament.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=442 | SeasonEp=18 | Title=Amped for Ramps | AirDate=December 26, 2017 | IngApp=calamari, ramps, cherry peppers, liverwurst | IngEnt=beef kidneys, purple butterfly sorrel, pignoli cookies, ginger beer | IngDes=lemongrass, papaya, goat's milk, popcorn jelly beans | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Tiffani Faison | Judge3=Dale Talde | Cont1=Rochelle Honeygan, Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2=Dallas Martinez, Executive Chef from Cleveland, OH | Cont3=John Brennan, Chef and Owner from New Haven, CT | Cont4=Tristen Epps, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=443 | SeasonEp=19 | Title=Mardi Gras Goals | AirDate=February 6, 2018 | IngApp=shrimp po'boys, tasso ham, kohlrabi, milk punch | IngEnt=crawfish, Cajun caramel corn, okra, dark roux | IngDes=king cake, cherries, café brûlot, praline | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=David Guas | Cont1=Byron Bradley, Chef de Cuisine from New Orleans, LA | Cont2=Brandon Green, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA | Cont3=Austin Kirzner, Executive Chef from New Orleans, LA | Cont4=Syrena Johnson, Private Chef & Caterer from New Orleans, LA | Episode notes=All the contestants were from New Orleans and the theme of the baskets centered around Mardi Gras.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=9f8dde | SeriesEp=444 | SeasonEp=20 | Title=Dim Sum Yum | AirDate=March 6, 2018 | IngApp=hot & sour soup, Tokyo scallions, bubble gum flavored candy, ground pork | IngEnt=Korean-style short ribs, galangal, sorghum wine, dim sum | IngDes=puffed rice cereal treats, mangosteen, cherry blossom paste, hard-boiled quail eggs | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Adam Sherris, Sushi Chef from Denver, CO | Cont2=Caitlin Salisbury, Chef from Kingston, NY | Cont3=Lina Lynn, Chef and Owner from Jackson, MS | Cont4=Chris Paulikas, Executive Sous Chef from Philadelphia, PA | Episode notes=}} |} ==Season 36 (2017-18)== {{Chopped/begin|LineColor=52F0AB|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=445 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Better Duck Next Time | AirDate=December 12, 2017 | IngApp=tiered cheese tower, cavatelli, frozen lima beans, duck tongues | IngEnt=frankfurter crown roast, small graffiti eggplant, karela juice, goat leg | IngDes=moose ears, Saturn peaches, hard cider, Jordan almonds | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Jonathon Sawyer | Cont1=Jonathan Scinto, Private Chef from Long Island, NY | Cont2=Amanda Henson, Chef and Owner from Las Vegas, NV | Cont3=Andrew Welenken, Executive Chef from Louisville, KY | Cont4=Jamaal Taherzadeh, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Episode notes=The 'frankfurter crown roast' in the entrée round was a bunch of hotdogs bundled together in a standing ring to resemble a "crown roast" of meat. The 'moose ears' in the dessert round were pieces of fried, sugary dough drizzled with caramel sauce. Guest judge Jonathan Sawyer has previously been a contestant on Chopped (Grill Masters Napa).}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=446 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Gold Medal Games: Frying | AirDate=January 2, 2018 | IngApp= Alligator, lotus root, deep-fried cherry punch, pesto sauce | IngEnt= Skate wings, dill pickles, funnel cakes, haggis in a can | IngDes= Deep-fried bacon-wrapped chocolate bars, strawberries, matcha powder, purple sweet potato ravioli | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Scott Conant | Cont1= Abel Gonzales, Chef and Partner from Dallas, TX | Cont2= Anthony Serrano, Executive Chef and Owner from Chandler, AZ | Cont3= Allen Nguyen, Chef and Partner from New Orleans, LA | Cont4= Sarah Wade, Executive Chef from Boston, MA | Episode notes= Part 1 of a 5-part tournament. Each heat features chefs with a particular specialty, and their specialties would be the theme for their respective heat. Winner of this episode moves on to compete for $50,000 in the grand finale. In this episode, all four chefs are known for their expertise in frying and were required to fry something in every round. Unlike past frying episodes, there was an extra deep fryer in the kitchen instead of providing each chef a preheated pot of oil.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=447 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Gold Medal Games: Grilling | AirDate=January 9, 2018 | IngApp= White BBQ sauce, pie crust, mangoes, bone-in strip steaks | IngEnt= Spatchcocked chickens, cucumber kimchi, red cabbage, cheese puffs | IngDes= Mini marshmallows, grilled lemon lemonade, zucchini, pig pickin’ cake | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Cont1= Maria Mazon, Executive Chef and Owner from Tucson, AZ | Cont2= Jay Ducote, Chef and Restaurateur from Baton Rouge, LA | Cont3= Eric Thomas, Chef and Pitmaster from Atlanta, GA | Cont4= Lynnae Oxley-Loupe, Chef and Pitmaster from Portland, OR | Episode notes= Part 2 of a 5-part tournament. The winner of this episode moves on to compete for $50,000 in the grand finale. In this episode, all four contestants are known for their skill on the grill and were required to grill something in every round. The stove tops were outfitted with grill sheets, but the chefs were permitted to use the ovens.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=448 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Gold Medal Games: Fast! | AirDate=January 16, 2018 | IngApp= Torch lollipops, edamame, neonata, raw oysters | IngEnt= Dover sole, grilled corn on the cob, poblanos, sandia loca | IngDes= Whole coconut, duck fat upside-down cake, cheddar cheese ice cream, nopales | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Cont1= Manny Slomovitz, Executive Chef from Cincinnati, OH | Cont2= Joe Passanante, Chef de Cuisine from Queens, NY | Cont3= Griffin Paulin, Chef and Owner from Louisville, KY | Cont4= Ken Harvey, Executive Chef from Tucson, AZ | Episode notes= Part 3 of a 5-part tournament. The winner of this episode moves on to compete for $50,000 in the grand finale. In this episode, all four competitors are known for their speed in the kitchen. Keeping in line with this theme, each round was 5 minutes shorter than normal (the appetizer round was 15 minutes, while the entrée and dessert rounds were 25 minutes each).}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=449 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Gold Medal Games: Baking | AirDate=January 23, 2018 | IngApp= Lamb noisette roast, ginger liqueur, forelle pears, cinnamon roll dough | IngEnt= Smoked turkey legs, roasted head of cauliflower, spaghetti rings, shredded phyllo dough | IngDes= Banana curd, caneles, freeze-dried blueberries, hot chocolate | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Marc Murphy | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1= Jeremy Fogg, Pastry Chef from New Orleans, LA | Cont2= Keris Kuwana, Executive Pastry Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Cont3= Michael Gillet, Executive Pastry Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Cont4= Winnette McIntosh Ambrose, Pastry Chef and Owner from Washington, D.C | Episode notes= Part 4 of a 5-part tournament. The winner of this episode moves on to compete for $50,000 in the grand finale. In this episode, all four contestants were pastry chefs who specialized in desserts and baking, and were required to bake something in every round. The roasted head of cauliflower was topped with pomegranate seeds and mint. In the dessert round, Chef Gillet failed to bake anything in his dish. This led to his elimination.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=450 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Gold Medal Games: Grand Finale | AirDate=January 30, 2018 | IngApp= Rattlesnake, pomelo, golden snack cakes, grilled avocado | IngEnt= Lamb ribs, red currants, hard-boiled quail eggs, far far | IngDes= Confetti frosting, soft shell almonds, deep-fried champagne, rambutan | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Scott Conant | Cont1= Ken Harvey, Executive Chef from Tucson, AZ | Cont2= Winnette McIntosh Ambrose, Pastry Chef and Owner from Washington, D.C | Cont3= Lynnae Oxley-Loupe, Chef and Pitmaster from Portland, OR | Cont4= Sarah Wade, Executive Chef from Boston, MA | Episode notes= Final part of the gold medal tournament. The winner gets $50,000. Unlike the previous episodes, there's no set theme for the finale (though different ingredients seem to represent the past four themes; something grilled, something fried, something baked etc.)}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=451 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate! | AirDate=February 13, 2018 | IngApp= (candy round) dark chocolate superworms, chocolate pudding mix, animal crackers, candy cane beets | IngEnt= (cake round) cookie and caramel chocolate bars, chocolate hummus, habanero peppers, lamb tallow | IngDes= (ice cream round) white chocolate chunks, love potion cocktail, taleggio cheese, Spanish chorizo | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Zac Young | Cont1=Josip Franc, Executive Pastry Chef from Bernardsville, NJ | Cont2=Philippe Fallait, Chef and Owner from Astoria, NY | Cont3=Marissa Delgado, Executive Pastry Chef from Phoenix, AZ | Cont4=Melanie Moss, Pastry Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY | Episode notes=The theme of the episode is making chocolate desserts in every round; specifically candy in the first round, cake in the second, and ice cream in the third. The first round was extended to 30 minutes, the second round was extended to 60 minutes, and the third round was the usual 30 minutes (with an extra ice cream machine so each contestant could make ice cream easily in the allotted time). The love potion liquor in the third round was composed of white chocolate liqueur, vodka, pomegranate juice, and strawberries. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=452 | SeasonEp=8 | Title= The Light Stuff | AirDate=February 20, 2018 | IngApp=wild salmon fillets, cottage cheese, zucchini noodles, vegan bacon | IngEnt=pork chops, cauliflower rice, protein-packed snack box, lemon cayenne drink | IngDes=citrus salad, acai berry powder, 'dumbbell' cookies, rice cakes | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Jason Kieffer | Cont1=Joshua Wiggins, Sous Chef from Red Bank, NJ | Cont2=Isaac Rios, Chef and Cafe Manager from Chandler, AZ | Cont3=Mattia Meneghetti, Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Celeste Rogers, Chef and Instructor from New York, NY | Episode notes=The theme of the episode is "healthy eats" with relatively healthy/light ingredients in every basket. The snack box in the entree round consisted of two eggs, cheese, apple slices, grapes, peanut butter, and bread.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=453 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=Epic Eats | AirDate=February 27, 2018 | IngApp=mac & cheese mega burger, buffalo chicken soda, Brussels sprouts, everything bagel seasoning | IngEnt=gravy mashed potato cake, tomahawk steak, red noodle beans, cold brew ice pops | IngDes=cookie bowl ice cream sundae, gummy worm, finger grapes, huitlacoche | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1=C.J. Hamm, Executive Chef from Tucson, AZ | Cont2=Joseph Yoon, Private Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3=Jennifer Russo, Chef and Owner from Phoenix, AZ | Cont4=Jillian Moskites, Food Truck Chef from Middletown, CT | Episode notes=The theme of the episode is at least one "epic", indulgent ingredient in every basket.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=454 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Pork on the Brain | AirDate=March 20, 2018 | IngApp=pig face roulade, Berkshire pork chops, pork chop cocktail, fish peppers | IngEnt= canned pork brains, Iberico collar, salsify, huckleberries | IngDes=sanguinaccio dolce, mangalitsa lardo, peppermint pig, tiger figs | Judge1=Adam Sobel | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Chris Santos | Cont1=Donald Hawk, Sous Chef, The Gladly, Phoenix, AZ | Cont2=Laura Licona, Culinary Director, Emma's Torch, Brooklyn, NY | Cont3=Ryan Andre, Executive Chef, City Pork Brassierie & Bar, Baton Rouge, LA | Cont4=Christian Hayes, Chef and Owner, Dandelion Catering, Yarmouth, ME | Episode notes=The theme of this episode is pork in every basket. The pork chops in the first basket were given to the chefs as a whole rib roast.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=455 | SeasonEp=11 | Title=Fat Chance | AirDate=March 27, 2018 | IngApp=duck confit, baby turnips, basket of biscuits, narutomaki | IngEnt=watermelon curry, acorn squash, kalekale, caul fat | IngDes=lingonberry syrup, papaya, Greek yogurt, vanilla sandwich cookies | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Chris Santos | Cont1=Marco Barrila, Chef and Owner from Southampton, NY | Cont2=Tami Treadwell, Chef and Owner from Harlem, NY | Cont3=Christopher Harris, Executive Chef and Owner from Portland, ME | Cont4=Jennifer Caraway, Chef and Founder from Phoenix, AZ | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=456 | SeasonEp=12 | Title=You've Been Canned | AirDate=April 10, 2018 | IngApp=baby octopus, calamondin limes, crumpets, cream cheese | IngEnt=tilefish, canned steamed beef, Asian long beans, fideo pasta | IngDes=Persian love cake, lychee, strawberry milk powder, gorgonzola dolce | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Sunshine Flagg, Chef & Owner from Louisville, KY | Cont2=Dave Sclarow, Chef & Co-Owner from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3=Christopher Zabita, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Hannah Wong, Sous Chef from New York, NY | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=52F0AB | SeriesEp=457 | SeasonEp=13 | Title=Million-Dollar Meals | AirDate=June 5, 2018 | IngApp=toro tartare with caviar, high-roller bagel, Ibérico ham, petite snow peas | IngEnt=Wagyu double cheeseburger with gold chocolate bacon, 20 year old bourbon, arugula blossoms, white Alba truffle | IngDes=geode cake, etrog citron, fruit pops in champagne, camel milk chocolate bars | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3=Chris Santos | Cont1=Jonathan Scallion, Private Chef, Las Vegas, NV | Cont2=Madeleine Dee, Executive Chef & Owner from Louisville, KY | Cont3=Chris Brugman, Executive Sous Chef from Scottsdale, AZ | Cont4=Johnny Church, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Episode notes=Each basket had high-end, expensive ingredients. This was the first episode that touted Martha Stewart as a new Chopped judge (though she has guest judged on Chopped Junior in the past). The high-roller bagel was topped with cream cheese, Riesling gelee, and gold leaf. The Wagyu bacon cheeseburger was topped with lettuce and goose pate. The camel milk chocolate was provided by Martha Stewart from her trip to Dubai.}} |} Season 37 (2018){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=007FB4|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=007FB4 | SeriesEp=458 | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Luck of the Irish | AirDate=March 13, 2018 | IngApp=black radishes, dry stout, mushy peas, blood pudding | IngEnt=crubeens, cabbage, farmhouse Irish cheddar, Irish champ | IngDes=granny smith apples, 99, Irish whiskey, plum pudding | Judge1=Stuart O'Keeffe | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Scott Conant | Cont1=Andrei Enikeev, Executive Chef from Boston, MA | Cont2=Alex Galvis, Sous Chef from Boston, MA | Cont3=Scott Hynes, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Kathleen O'Brien-Price, Private Chef from New York, NY | Episode notes=Each basket in this episode has at least one food from Ireland.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=007FB4 | SeriesEp=459 | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Wild Game Plan | AirDate=April 3, 2018 | IngApp=rack of wild boar, alligator jerky, burgundy truffle, bison grass vodka | IngEnt=antelope strip loin, elk heart, bear claws, dandelion greens | IngDes=venison sausage, moose milk cocktail, honeycomb, black forest cake | Judge1=Angie Mar | Judge2=Marc Murphy | Judge3=Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1=John Chambers, Company Chef from Phoenix, AZ | Cont2=Tandy Peterson, Chef de Cuisine from Scottsdale, AZ | Cont3=James Richards, Chef de Cuisine from Las Vegas, NV | Cont4=Noam Bilitzer, Sous Chef from Louisville, KY | Episode notes= Every basket featured wild game in some form. Guest judge Angie Mar was the winner of the second Chopped: Grill Masters tournament.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=007FB4 | SeriesEp=460 | SeasonEp=3 | Title=A Frog Leg Up | AirDate=April 17, 2018 | IngApp=sushi doughnuts, purple spinach, littleneck clams, toasted corn nuts | IngEnt=frog legs, green peppers, shirataki noodles, cricket bolognese | IngDes=Chinese steamed buns, grapefruit, coffee jelly, rosemary | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Paco Cortes, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Cont2=Frank Bilotti, Sous Chef from Staten Island, NY | Cont3=Austin Miller, Chef & Owner from Portland, ME | Cont4=Aerin Zavory, Corporate Chef from Hamden, CT | Episode notes=Chef Bilotti has also competed on the 13 season of reality cooking competition Hell's Kitchen.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=007FB4 | SeriesEp=461 | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Sensational Sandwiches | AirDate=April 24, 2018 | IngApp=roast beef sandwich, rainbow fingerling potatoes, fresh wasabi, chile con queso | IngEnt=turducken, broccoli rabe, pickleback shots, deep-fried mayo | IngDes=ham & cheese lunch kit, soursop, salt & vinegar potato chips, ice cream sandwich cake | Judge1=Jeff Mauro | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Danielle Leoni, Chef & Owner from Phoenix, AZ | Cont2=Adam Burress, Chef & Co-Owner from Louisville, KY | Cont3=Justin Beckett, Chef & Owner from Phoenix, AZ | Cont4=Matt Storch, Chef & Owner from Norwalk, CT, | Episode notes=The chefs were required to make sandwiches in every round.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=007FB4 | SeriesEp=462 | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Leftover Takeover | AirDate=May 1, 2018 | IngApp=chicken parmesan, kale salad, brown avocado, leftover lo mein | IngEnt=leftover steak, veggie platter, flat cola, half of a bánh mì | IngDes=leftover ice cream, concord grapes, cold coffee, lemon chess pie | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1=Michael Compean, Executive Chef from Scottsdale, AZ | Cont2=Ashley Goddard, Sous Chef from Phoenix, AZ | Cont3=Rich Hinojosa, Executive Chef & Co-Owner from Phoenix, AZ | Cont4=Evan Hennessey, Executive Chef & Owner from Dover, NH | Episode notes= All basket ingredients were leftovers. The leftover steak was bone-in strip steak cooked to rare. The veggie platter contained celery sticks, cherry tomatoes, and romanesco cauliflower.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=007FB4 | SeriesEp=463 | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Hush Puppy Love | AirDate=May 8, 2018 | IngApp=catfish, black-eyed peas, jalapeño hush puppy batter, bananas | IngEnt=fried chicken, purple sweet potatoes, green tomatoes, peach cobbler | IngDes=creamed corn, blackberries, biscuit dough, butter pecan ice cream | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1=Kelli Thompson, Executive Chef from Portland, ME | Cont2=Greg Nalley, Chef & Owner from Baltimore, MD | Cont3=Julian Elfedayni-Connell, Sous Chef from Mystic, CT | Cont4=Rachel LeGloahec, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Episode notes=All basket ingredients in this episode featured southern ingredients. The fried chicken in the second round was Kentucky Fried Chicken, still in its bucket (presumably marking it as a sponsor of the show because most name brand ingredients are usually obscured).}}{{Chopped | LineColor=007FB4 | SeriesEp=464 | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Surf and Turf | AirDate=May 29, 2018 | IngApp=gooseneck barnacles, Korean-style short ribs, ramen beer, mache | IngEnt=whole lobsters, chateaubriand, frozen creamed spinach, almond chocolate bars | IngDes=candied crabs, brownie t-bones, bananas foster, passion fruit | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Alexis Trolf, Chef & Owner from Long Beach, NY | Cont2=Sasha Grumman, Chef de Cuisine from Los Angeles, CA | Cont3=Jason Daly, Executive Chef from Vinalhaven, ME | Cont4=Franco Robazetti, Executive Chef from Jersey City, NJ | Episode notes=This episode featured some form of seafood and meat ("surf and turf") in every basket.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=007FB4 | SeriesEp=465 | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Under the Cuban Sun | AirDate=September 11, 2018 | IngApp=red snapper, Cuban coffee, bok choy, yuca | IngEnt=pork shoulder, buñuelos, pineapple, sofrito | IngDes=guava and cheese skewers, Cuba libre cocktail, plantains, black bean brownies | Judge1=Maneet Chauhan | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=David Guas | Cont1=Louie Estrada, Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2=Ricardo Barreras, Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3=Claudia Muñiz, Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont4=Tatiana Rosana, Executive Chef from Boston, MA | Episode notes=The theme of the episode was Cuban ingredients in every basket with Cuban-born chefs participating.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=007FB4 | SeriesEp=466 | SeasonEp=9 | Title=Tacos and Tequila | AirDate=September 25, 2018 | IngApp=chayote, hot sauce packets, tequila blanco, beef tongue | IngEnt=pork shoulder, chile rellenos, refried beans, reposado tequila | IngDes=flan, guava, cinnamon sugar taco shells, mezcal | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=Jordan Andino | Cont1=Samantha Roberts, Corporate Chef from Scottsdale, AZ | Cont2=Jake McPeck, Food Truck Chef/Owner from Orange County, CA | Cont3=Eric Tran, Private Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Tommy D'Ambrosio, Executive Chef and Owner from Phoenix, AZ | Episode notes=Each basket contains taco ingredients and a certain type of tequila.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=007FB4 | SeriesEp=467 | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Rocky Mountain Masters | AirDate=December 25, 2018 | IngApp=radicchio la rosa, noni toki, spinach dip, rocky mountain oysters | IngEnt=striped bass, green chile pickle, couscous, root beer float | IngDes=baba al limoncello, blueberry jam, pepitas, jackfruit | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Cont1=Dylan Boepple, Lead Line Cook from Portland, ME | Cont2=Cedric Gayon, Chef Tournant from Las Vegas, NV | Cont3=James Trees, Chef and Owner from Las Vegas, NV | Cont4=Tara Khattar, Caterer and Food Consultant from New York, NY | Episode notes=}} |} Season 38 (2018){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=F2EC8A|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=F2EC8A | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Bowled Over | AirDate=June 12, 2018 | IngApp=tuna loin, finger radishes, soy cooked eggs, seven layer dip | IngEnt=canned cheese ravioli, broccoli rabe, lime pickle, pork secreto | IngDes=halo-halo, vincotto, blondies, candy-glazed kettle corn | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Jeff Kraus, Chef and Owner from Tempe, AZ | Cont2=Chris Castro, Chef de Cuisine from Scottsdale, AZ | Cont3=Carinna Acevedo, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Yuri Szarzewski, Executive Chef and Owner from Las Vegas, NV | Episode notes=The theme of this episode was presenting every dish in a bowl.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=F2EC8A | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Think Small! | AirDate=June 26, 2018 | IngApp=baby eggplant, pickled daikon, lamb merguez, grilled cheese & tomato soup dumplings | IngEnt=patatas bravas, tzatziki, quail eggs, raw pork sandwiches | IngDes=chocolate-dipped churros, roasted chick peas, satsuma mandarins, caramel budino | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Tavis Rockwell, Executive Chef from Louisville, KY | Cont2=Adam Pusateri, Chef and Owner from Las Vegas, NV | Cont3=Paula Alencar, Sous Chef from Philadelphia, PA | Cont4=Thomas Tapat, Sous Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Episode notes=For every course/round, the chefs in this episode had to create at least two, different small plates for the judges to share.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=F2EC8A | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Doughnut Dash | AirDate=June 19, 2018 | IngApp=a dozen doughnuts, corned beef brisket, Chinese celery, mostarda | IngEnt=three ring doughnut, ground bison, rainbow carrots, pastry cream | IngDes=Martha's sour cream doughnut dough, beet chips, raclette, yuzu | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Marcus Samuelsson | Judge3=Chris Santos | Cont1=Francis Legge, Executive Pastry Chef from Queens, NY | Cont2=Lindsey Farr, Pastry Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Huascar Aquino, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY | Cont4=Joyce Bucad, Assistant Pastry Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Episode notes=The theme of this episode was doughnuts in every basket, and making doughnuts in the final round. The dough in the third round basket was made by Martha Stewart.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=F2EC8A | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Lamb Slam | AirDate=July 3, 2018 | IngApp=spring onions, porgy, nori, french fry-crusted corn dogs | IngEnt=lamb sirloin, sunchokes, grasshopper pie, anchovies in brine | IngDes=brigadeiro, panettone, bergamot, butter coffee | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Elliot Williams, Director of Culinary from Westford, MA | Cont2=Asia Mei, Chef & Owner from South Boston, MA | Cont3=Zach Pratt, Chef & Owner from Lewiston, ME | Cont4=Nicholas Poulmentis, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=F2EC8A | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Room for 'Shrooms | AirDate=July 10, 2018 | IngApp=mushroom cocktail, winter melon, snow pea tips, monkfish liver | IngEnt=porcini creme brulee, veal chops, purple asparagus, bacon shell mac & cheese tacos | IngDes=mushroom jerky, grenadine, granola, lemon meringue pie | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Richard Daniel Meissner, Line Cook from South Brooklyn, NY | Cont2=Enzo Pezone, Chef & Owner from Manhattan, NY | Cont3=Emily Brubaker, Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Cont4=Matthew Ginn, Executive Chef from Portland, ME | Episode notes=This was a mushroom-centric competition with mushrooms found in every basket and a wide variety of mushrooms stocked in the pantry. The chefs had to feature mushrooms in every dish (in addition to the basket ingredients).}}{{Chopped | LineColor=F2EC8A | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Fire it Up! | AirDate=July 17, 2018 | IngApp=chicken wings, jicama, spicy cheese puffs, Kosher dill pickles | IngEnt=chuck strip steaks, chili, dinosaur kale, jalapeño cheesecake ice cream | IngDes=cherries jubilee, sriracha mayonnaise, mango, smoked chocolate chips | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1=Marissa Bergen, Firefighter & Paramedic from Trenton, NJ | Cont2=Nick Triscari, Firefighter & Chef Owner from New Rochelle, NY | Cont3=Monkonjay Gray, Firefighter & Cheesecake Chef from Greensboro, NC | Cont4=Daniel Brelsford, Firefighter & Cooking Instructor from Bridgeport, CT | Episode notes=All the contestants were firefighters. Firehouse Subs sponsored this episode and donated $25,000 to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation in honor of the competitors. A second deep-fryer was provided in the appetizer round to help ensure all the chefs managed to cook the chicken wings. The cherries jubilee in the third round was presented in a pan and on fire, inside the basket, surprising the competitors. This episode was dedicated to Keith Young, an FDNY firefighter and Chopped Champion who died on March 17, 2018.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=F2EC8A | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Beach Bites | AirDate=July 24, 2018 | IngApp=deluxe seafood platter, coconut chutney, coleslaw mix, deviled egg boats | IngEnt=whole red snapper, sweet starfish, arugula, clam bake | IngDes=rum runners, bucket of sand pudding, salt water taffy, watermelon | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1=Sean Collins, Chef de Cuisine from Las Vegas, NV | Cont2=David Belknap, Executive Chef & Co-Founder from New York, NY | Cont3=Paul Castro, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY | Cont4=Rachael Polhill, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Episode notes=This episode had beach and sea-themed ingredients in each basket (which means seafood as well as picnic-type items that people might take and eat at the beach). The sweet starfish in round 2 were rice crispy treats shaped like stars. The rum runner in round 3 was a cocktail consisting of dark and light rums, pineapple juice, banana liqueur, and cranberry juice.}} |} Season 39 (2018){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=A3B4FE|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=A3B4FE | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Whiz Kid Cooks | AirDate=September 4, 2018 | IngApp=ground chicken, rapini, lemon sorbet, tahini paste | IngEnt=flat iron steak, sprouting cauliflower, waffle fries, dates | IngDes=Linzer cookies, baby kiwis, cherry kombucha, candy dispenser | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Ryan Greenberg (age 12) from Livingston, NJ | Cont2=Django Santalis (age 10) from Patterson, NY | Cont3=Pipa Hardin (age 12) from Campbell, CA | Cont4=Rachel Goldzal (age 12) from Staten Island, NY | Episode notes=The contestants were all children. Instead of the usual 20 minutes, the first round was extended to 30 minutes. In the third round, the kids were given miniature gumball machines filled with candy, and a roll of quarters to get the candy out.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=A3B4FE | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Wellington Woes | AirDate=September 18, 2018 | IngApp=beef wellington pops, kohlrabi, herbed spaetzle, canned spiced ham | IngEnt=halibut cheeks, hot dog broth, preserved lemons, zucchini blossoms | IngDes=chocoflan, fruit bouquet, peanut brittle, mamajuana | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge3=Chris Santos | Cont1=Justin Woodard, Corporate Executive Chef from Phoenix, AZ | Cont2=Landen Garcia, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Elyssa Kaplan, Sous Chef from Cambridge, MA | Cont4=Laura Gonzalez, Chef de Cusine from Paradise Valley, AZ | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=A3B4FE | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Halloween Hijinks | AirDate=October 2, 2018 | IngApp=spooky baked rat meatballs, Swiss chard, mac o'lanterns & cheese, eye-tini | IngEnt=bloody brain shrimp cocktail, green Romano beans, spider web mashed potatoes, cauldron curry | IngDes=haunted gingerbread house, prickly pears, chocolate stuffed creepy crawlies, meringue bones | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Edwin Anthony Rodriguez, Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2=Samantha Sanz, Chef de Cuisine from Scottsdale, AZ | Cont3=Marino Rosato, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont4=Christine Hazel, Traveling Chef from Philadelphia, PA | Episode notes=This was a Halloween themed episode with Halloween themed basket ingredients. In the first round: the "rat" meatballs were just regular meatballs with edible fake rat ears and eyes on it, the "mac o'lanterns" were orange bell peppers carved into jack o'lantern faces and filled with mac and cheese, and the eye-tini was a martini with a fake eyeball (lychee with blueberry) stuck in it. In the second round: the shrimp cocktail was served in chilled gelatin inside a prop head bust, and the loaded mashed potatoes had a spider web design piped on with sour cream. In the third round: the "creepy crawlies" were dates cut to resemble bugs, and the meringue was in the shape of bones.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=A3B4FE | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Chopped Champs Throwdown: Battle 1 | AirDate=October 9, 2018 | IngApp=smelt, rainbow carrots, pork sticks, turmeric tea | IngEnt=rack of venison, salty licorice, green tomatoes, blueberry pie filling | IngDes=cotton candy burrito, mangoes, macadamia nuts, milk jam | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Syrena Johnson, Private Chef and Caterer from New Orleans, LA (Episode 35.19 - "Mardi Gras Goals") | Cont2=Heather Carr, Sous Chef from Denver, CO (Episode 33.1 - "Best Laid Pans") | Cont3=Franco Robazetti, Executive Chef from Jersey City, NJ (Episode 37.7 - "Surf and Turf") | Cont4=Evan Hennessey, Executive Chef & Owner from Dover, NH (Episode 37.5 - "Leftover Takeover") (advances to final round) | Episode notes=This was the first of a five-part tournament, where sixteen past champions competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000. In the appetizer round, Chef Johnson did not cook her smelt. The judges did not eat her dish as a result, citing the risks of parasites from freshwater fish.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=A3B4FE | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Chopped Champs Throwdown: Battle 2 | AirDate=October 16, 2018 | IngApp=fermented rice pudding, grape jelly meatballs, swiss chard, black garlic | IngEnt=tri-tip, kohlrabi, giant jawbreaker, pesto sauce | IngDes=popcorn bowl of treats, cherries, pinot noir, ground coffee | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Chris Santos | Cont1=Kenneth Temple, Private Chef, New Orleans, LA (Episode 35.11 - "Pie Jinks") | Cont2=Chris Paulikas, Executive Sous Chef from Philadelphia, PA (Episode 35.20 - "Dim Sum Yum") | Cont3=Christopher Royster, Chef de Cuisine, Flagstaff House, Boulder, CO (Episode 31.11 - "Beast Feast") | Cont4=Adriana Urbina, Chef and Owner, Tepuy Dining, New York, NY (Episode 32.11 - "Latin Cuisine Dream") (advances to final round) | Episode notes=This is the second part of a five-part tournament.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=A3B4FE | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Chopped Champs Throwdown: Battle 3 | AirDate=October 23, 2018 | IngApp=uni, pea shoots, cucumber potato chips, imitation crab | IngEnt=vanilla milkshake, boneless beef shank, eggplants, xo sauce | IngDes=coconut curry simmering sauce, papaya, tamarind pods, giant peanut butter cup | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Nicholas Poulmentis, Executive Chef from New York, NY (Episode 39.2 - "Lamb Slam") | Cont2=Andrew Riccatelli, Chef de Cuisine, Terroir, New York, NY (Episode 32.10 - "Something Dumpling") | Cont3=Lynette Mosher, Executive Chef from Danvers, MA (Episode 38.2 - "Hot Off the Grill!") | Cont4=Tatiana Rosana, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (Episode 37.8 - "Under the Cuban Sun") (advances to final round) | Episode notes=This is the third part of a five-part tournament.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=A3B4FE | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Chopped Champs Throwdown: Battle 4 | AirDate=October 30, 2018 | IngApp=pickled turnips, sweet potatoes, quail eggs, Moroccan dried beef | IngEnt=red snapper, watermelon, zucchini blossoms, pandan pancakes | IngDes=sfogliatelle, raspberries, black walnuts in syrup, matcha pops | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Dave Hadley, Sous Chef, The Preservery, Denver, CO (Episode 32.8 - "Chefs in a Pickle) | Cont2=Adam Allison, Chef & Owner from Mesa, AZ (Episode 38.1 - "Plum Luck) | Cont3=Airis Johnson, Private Chef, ATC Spice Blends, Brooklyn, NY (Episode 35.8 - "Feel the Burn") | Cont4=Matthew Ginn, Executive Chef from Portland, ME (Episode 38.5 - "Room for 'Shrooms") (advances to final round) | Episode notes=This is the fourth part of a five-part tournament.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=A3B4FE | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Chopped Champs Throwdown: Finale | AirDate=November 6, 2018 | IngApp=shad roe, coffee creamers, watermelon radishes, pork belly | IngEnt=goat head, merguez sausage, pignoli cookies, spruce tips | IngDes=honeycomb, peaches, mosaic gelatin, smoked duck | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Evan Hennessey, Executive Chef & Owner from Dover, NH (Episode 37.5 - "Leftover Takeover") | Cont2=Matthew Ginn, Executive Chef from Portland, ME (Episode 38.5 - "Room for 'Shrooms") | Cont3=Tatiana Rosana, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (Episode 37.8 - "Under the Cuban Sun") | Cont4=Adriana Urbina, Chef and Owner, Tepuy Dining, New York, NY (Episode 32.11 - "Latin Cuisine Dream") | Episode notes=This is the final part of a five-part tournament.}} |} Season 40 (2018-19){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=C500B4|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Thankful Siblings | AirDate=November 13, 2018 | IngApp=pork tenderloin, baby kale, turkey jerky, onion rings casserole | IngEnt=rainbow chard, vegducken, pumpkin dinner rolls, leg of lamb | IngDes=candied yam latte, popcorn on the cob, unbaked cinnamon roll pie, figs | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Tiffani Faison | Judge3=Chris Santos | Cont1=Ted and Lisa Allen (charity: Reach Higher) | Cont2=Marc and Paul Murphy (charity: No Kid Hungry) | Cont3=Maneet and Reeti Chauhan (charity: March of Dimes) | Cont4=Amanda and Jason Freitag (charity: God's Love We Deliver) | Episode notes=This was a Thanksgiving themed episode where three Chopped judges, and Ted Allen, were joined by their siblings to compete for their charities of choice. Since Ted was competing, the judges took turns performing his hosting duties, and unveiling who got chopped each round (Scott presented the first round, Tiffani presented the second round, and Chris presented the third round).}}{{Chopped | LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Thanksgiving Pie, Oh My! | AirDate=November 20, 2018 | IngApp=red malabar spinach, mashed potato & gravy ice cream, turkey giblets, apple butternut squash soup | IngEnt=whole turkey, leeks, breakfast sausage, kouign-amann | IngDes=turkey skin, cranberries, tawny port, sweet potato spoonbread | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Meredith Lorencz, Sous Chef from Bethlehem, PA | Cont2=Gregg Brackman, Chef & Owner from Swampscott, MA | Cont3=Lee Davidson, Caterer from Oakland, CA | Cont4=David Thomas, Chef & Owner from Baltimore, MD | Episode notes=This a Thanksgiving themed episode (the second Thanksgiving episode that aired in 2018, following "Thankful Siblings"). The rounds were modified to fit the theme; instead of appetizer the first round was "sides", instead of entrée the second round was "turkey", and the dessert round was specified for "pie". The first round had 30 minutes to accommodate multiple side dishes, the second round was extended to 45 minutes to give enough time to butcher and cook the turkey, and the third round was 45 minutes to give enough time to bake a pie. The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Holly Jolly Grandmas | AirDate=December 4, 2018 | IngApp=buffalo tenderloin, chicken candy canes, frozen peas, latke tower | IngEnt=golden goose, spiked egg nog, purple asparagus, jelly doughnut bites | IngDes=holiday cookies, pomegranate seeds, cream cheese, hot cocoa mix ornament | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Maneet Chauhan | Cont1=Altina Lester, Retired Chef from Boston, MA | Cont2=Charisse Chavers, Head Chef from Brooklyn, NY | Cont3=Norma Knepp, Chef & Owner from Lancaster, PA | Cont4=Ceil Vardar, Retired Caterer from Norwich, CT | Episode notes=This was a holiday-themed episode where grandmothers competed, all of them working or having worked in the kitchen professionally. The first round was increased to 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 minutes.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Ultimate Redemption | AirDate=December 11, 2018 | IngApp=goat chops, escarole, pickled eggs, beet hummus | IngEnt=capon, pak choi, michelada mix, raisin bran | IngDes=mega cookie sandwich, Brazil nuts, Korean milk soda, wild strawberries in syrup | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Seis Kamimura, Executive Chef from Seattle, WA (Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay Tournament) | Cont2=Nick Wallace, Executive Chef from Jackson, MS (Alton's Challenge Tournament) | Cont3=Lynnae Oxley-Loupe, Chef and Pitmaster from Portland, OR (Gold Medal Games Tournament) | Cont4=Stephen Coe, Executive Chef from Plymouth, MA (Grill Masters 2017 Tournament) | Episode notes=This episode featured runners-up from various multi-episode Chopped tournaments who didn't win their final rounds.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Breakfast Battle | AirDate=December 18, 2018 | IngApp=breakfast in bread, orange juice, frozen hash browns, kale sprouts | IngEnt=beghrir, skirt steak, spicy candies, farm fresh eggs | IngDes=breakfast sausage, maple syrup cheese, congee, french toast | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Cont1=Teerawong "Yo" Nanthavatsiri, Chef and Owner from Manhattan, NY | Cont2=Nick Dixon, Executive Chef from Boston, MA | Cont3=Brianna Bowering, Sous Chef from Boston, MA | Cont4=Eric Felitto, Chef and Owner from Fairfield, CT | Episode notes=The theme of this episode was making breakfast versions of each round's dish with at least one breakfast ingredient in each basket. The round 1 "breakfast in bread" ingredient was eggs and bacon in a sourdough breadbowl.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Bar Fight | AirDate=January 1, 2019 | IngApp=fried chicken Bloody Mary, bubble blossoms, star pasta, kola nut syrup | IngEnt=lamb chops, shishito peppers, peppermint shot glasses, pommes Anna | IngDes=strawberry rhubarb pie, worm salt, empanada wrappers, frozen rosé | Judge1=Maneet Chauhan | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=Amanda Freitag | Cont1=Juyoung Kang, Lead Bartender from Las Vegas, NV | Cont2=Moses Laboy, Beverage Manager from New York, NY | Cont3=Jeremy Ross, Beverage Director from Ashburn, VA | Cont4=Jason Asher, Owner & Mixologist from Phoenix, AZ | Episode notes= Each basket had at least one bar food/ingredient and all four contestants were bartenders. Though it was not mandatory, some contestants made cocktails to pair with their dishes.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Nourish and Flourish | AirDate=January 8, 2019 | IngApp=sardines, Jew's mallow, bone broth, turmeric ice cream | IngEnt=radicchio, savory oatmeal, beef tenderloin, chocolate with chili | IngDes=blueberries, walnuts in the shell, white bean cookie dough dip, ginger tonic | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Seamus Mullen | Cont1=Danielle Ennesser-Quirino, Chef & Owner from Scottsdale, AZ | Cont2=Lex Grant, Private Chef & Owner from Newark, NJ | Cont3=Jacob Pitts, Executive Sous Chef from Manassas, VA | Cont4=Jermain Edwards, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Episode notes=The theme of this episode was "good food that's good for you", meaning lighter and healthier ingredients in every basket and every dish.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Deadly Catch | AirDate=January 15, 2019 | IngApp=Alaska king crab, kelp jerky, saltwater & finger limes | IngEnt=Striped marlin loin, jellyfish salad, sea beans & cracked freekeh | IngDes=Tidal wave cake, Indian blackberries, water caltrops & sea urchin | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Ken Arneson, Executive chef from Scotsdale, Arizona | Cont2=Sarah Wong, Butcher & Catering Chef from Philadelphia | Cont3=Will Gilson, Chef & owner from Cambridge, Massachussetts | Cont4=Joshua Moore, Executive chef & co-owner from Louisville, Kentucky | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=9 | Title=It's a Sibling Thing | AirDate=January 22, 2019 | IngApp=jumbo shrimp, mustard greens, whipped cream, ramen pizza | IngEnt=goat chops, chayote squash, labne, cookies & cream popcorn | IngDes=Japanese cheesecake, rambutan, strawberry banana juice, fruit rings cereal | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Quinn Walmer (age 11) & Lyla Walmer (age 9) from Bridgewater, NJ | Cont2=Jackson Rockmel (age 14) & Skyler Rockmel (age 12) from Berkeley, CA | Cont3=Sara Bonic (age 14) & Sammy Bonic (age 12) from Cantonsville, MD | Cont4=Arielle Wayner (age 13) & Alfie Wayner (age 9) from New Rochelle, NY | Episode notes=This was a team cook episode where the duos were young siblings. As with most other child-themed Chopped episodes, the first round was extended to 30 minutes.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=10 | Title=Game On! | AirDate=January 29, 2019 | IngApp=Wagyu beef, norwis potatoes, pickled avocados, nacho cheesecake | IngEnt=jalapeño jelly shots, red cabbage, chili dog bread, chicken drumsticks | IngDes=soft pretzel dough, kumquats, beer sangria, reuben egg rolls | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Jennifer Bajsel, Owner & Executive Chef from Dallas, TX | Cont2=Aaron Morrisey, Sous Chef from Edgewater, NJ | Cont3=Stephen Hayek, Owner & Executive Chef from Highlands, NJ | Cont4=John Bedingfield, Executive Chef from Baltimore, MD | Episode notes=Each basket had typical sports/football fan food.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=C500B4 | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=11 | Title=Three Cheers for Chocolate! | AirDate=February 5, 2019 | IngApp=dark chocolate ketchup, lychee, corn chips, dark chocolate blackout cake | IngEnt=milk chocolate pot de crème, rainier cherries, duck livers, giant milk chocolate treat | IngDes=white chocolate truffle tower, apricots, aleppo pepper, white hot chocolate | Judge1=Martha Stewart | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Michelle Poteaux, Pastry Chef & Owner from Alexandria, VA | Cont2=Julian Plyter, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY | Cont3=Dan Huynh, Executive Pastry Chef from Cupertino, CA | Cont4=Melodie Asseraf, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY | Episode notes=This was a special all-desserts episode with all pastry chefs. There was chocolate in every basket; the first round was dark chocolate, the second round was milk chocolate, and the third round was white chocolate. The first round was extended to 30 minutes. Chef Dan forgot an ingredient in both the second and third round, leading to him getting chopped.}} |} Season 41 (2019){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=36388D|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=36388D | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=1 | Title=Wonton Wonder | AirDate=February 12, 2019 | IngApp=scallions, water chestnuts, wonton wrappers, hot dog éclairs | IngEnt=pheasant, green tomatoes, tepache liqueur, trash can nachos | IngDes=moon grapes, apricot paste, bagel chips, pickle cupcakes | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Maneet Chauhan | Judge3=Chris Santos | Cont1=Nicole Palazzolo, Chef & Co-Owner from Malden, MA | Cont2=Tarun Kapoor, Chef & Owner from Las Vegas, NV | Cont3=Patrick Carter, Executive Chef from New Albany, IN | Cont4=Kristina Wisneski, Executive Chef from Bryn Mawr, PA | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=36388D | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=2 | Title=Chicken Challenge | AirDate=February 19, 2019 | IngApp=escarole. egg drop soup, dumpling mix, confit black chicken | IngEnt=poussin, shakshuka, pea tendrils, whipped cream vodka | IngDes=chicken fried rice, cream-filled chocolate eggs, dried apricots, chili oil | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Stephanie Izard | Cont1=Christian Souvenir, Chef de Tournant from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2=Peng Looi, Executive Chef from Louisville, KY | Cont3=Erica Lent, Executive Sous Chef from Greenwich, CT | Cont4=Dallas McGarity, Chef & Owner from Louisville, KY | Episode notes=The theme of this episode was chicken in every round.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=36388D | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=3 | Title=Beer and Brats | AirDate=February 26, 2019 | IngApp=Thuringian bratwurst, beer cheese dip, beer potato chips, baby leeks | IngEnt=smoked bratwurst, rutabaga, beer flight, zwiebelkuchen | IngDes=cake brats, Bavarian cream, beer caramel, gooseberries | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Hans Röckenwagner | Cont1=Meghan Levins, Executive Chef from Louisville, KY | Cont2=Marc Lamash, Chef from Garrison, NY | Cont3=Ian Ray, Private Chef from Phoenix, AZ | Cont4=Lanny Chin, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Episode notes=This episode had a German slant (and a German judge) by having every basket feature beer and bratwurst. The "beer flight" in the second round consisted of two sour ales, an IPA, and a Scottish ale.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=36388D | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=4 | Title=Meat Your Match | AirDate=March 5, 2019 | IngApp=ambrosia salad, dandelion greens, charcuterie cone, beef short loin | IngEnt=Moroccan mint tea, fresh chickpeas, pâté en croûte, lamb shoulder | IngDes=Asian pears, steamed buns, 'nduja, pork leg | Judge1=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge2=Marc Murphy | Judge3=Kari Underly | Cont1=Samantha Naomi, Butcher from Brooklyn, NY | Cont2=Judy Yao, Butcher from Cambridge, MA | Cont3=Erin Hockey, Butcher from Worcester, MA | Cont4=Elise Miller, Butcher from Portland, ME | Episode notes=All four chefs were female butchers. All rounds were entree rounds consisting of 45 minutes to allow enough time to butcher the proteins. The meat in each basket were pieces so large that they had to be grabbed from the pantry.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=36388D | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=5 | Title=Gefilte Dish | AirDate=March 12, 2019 | IngApp=gefilte fish, margarita cotton candy, rainbow beets, jumbo pretzels | IngEnt=lomo Ibérico de Bellota, black rice congee, circus peanuts, moringa drumsticks | IngDes=cheese tea, chocolate-covered corn, Bing cherries, fried peanut butter & jelly balls | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marcus Samuelsson | Cont1=J. Amonson, Executive Chef from Scottsdale, AZ | Cont2=Carolina Curtin, Executive Chef from Cambridge, MA | Cont3=Justin Kingsley Hall, Chef de Cuisine from Las Vegas, NV | Cont4=Claude Lewis, Chef de Cuisine from Jersey City, NJ | Episode notes=}}{{Chopped | LineColor=36388D | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=6 | Title=Pizza Poetry | AirDate=March 19, 2019 | IngApp=mac & cheese, escarole, New York-style dough, pig's head | IngEnt=oxtail, cola slushie, banana blossoms in brine, Detroit-style dough | IngDes=dulce de leche, preserved green olives, mini chocolate bars. Neopolitan-style dough | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Cont1=Giulio Adriani, Restaurateur and Pizzaiolo from Atlanta, GA | Cont2=Vincent Rotollo, Owner and Head Pizzaiolo from Las Vegas, NV | Cont3=John Arena, Owner and Co-founder from Las Vegas, NV | Cont4=Nino Coniglio, Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY | Episode notes=The chefs competing were "pizzaiolos" ‒ chefs specializing in making pizza. The theme reflected that; they had to make pizza in every round.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=36388D | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=7 | Title=Dollar Dishes | AirDate=March 26, 2019 | IngApp=frozen taquitos, dozen eggs, frozen corn, home grown basil | IngEnt=beef tripe stew, chicken legs, broccoli, instant mashed potatoes | IngDes=blueberry muffin mix, cream cheese, carrots, white wine ice cubes | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Tiffani Faison | Cont1=Stephan Brezinsky, Chef and Owner from New York, NY | Cont2=Allen Fisher, Executive Sous Chef from Woodstock, NY | Cont3=Sebastian Wijata, Chef from Scottsdale, AZ | Cont4=Figgy DiBenedetto, Chef and Owner from Portland, ME | Episode notes=The theme of this episode was "budget baskets" with every round having low-cost ingredients.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=36388D | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=8 | Title=Pasta Possibilities | AirDate=April 2, 2019 | IngApp=hamachi collar, bone marrow, pea tendrils, pickled pork skins | IngEnt=braised lamb shanks, artichokes, Jordan almonds, tomato mozzarella salad | IngDes=giant cannoli, strawberry toaster pastries, chamomile grappa, kumquats | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Evan Funke | Cont1=Massimiliano Eandi, Executive Chef from New York, NY | Cont2=Allison Fasano, Chef from New York, NY | Cont3=Andy Richmer, Chef and Owner from Madison, IN | Cont4=Pawan Pinisetti, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV | Episode notes=The chefs were required to make pasta in every round. There was an entire counter in the pantry filled with various types of pastas that the chefs could use.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=36388D | SeriesEp= | SeasonEp=9 | Title=You've Got Snail | AirDate=April 9, 2019 | IngApp= | IngEnt= | IngDes= | Judge1= | Judge2= | Judge3= | Cont1= | Cont2= | Cont3= | Cont4= | Episode notes=}} |} Specials{{Chopped/begin|LineColor=2E2E2E|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S1 | SeasonEp= | Title=Food Network Stars! | AirDate=July 22, 2012 | Cont1=Jeff Mauro (TNFNS season 7 winner) (Sandwich King) (Charity: Opportunity Knocks – River Forest, IL) | Cont2=Amy Finley (TNFNS season 3 winner) (The Gourmet Next Door) (Charity: The Lois Merrill Foundation – San Diego, CA) | Cont3=Melissa d'Arabian (TNFNS season 5 winner) (Ten Dollar Dinners) (Charity: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – New York, NY) | Cont4=Aarti Sequeira (TNFNS season 6 winner) (Aarti Party) (Charity: Central City Community Outreach – Los Angeles, CA) | IngApp=smoked kippers, hard boiled eggs, treviso, sparkling cider | IngEnt=black chicken, escarole, cream of coconut, guava | IngDes=fenugreek, cinnamon toast cereal, Japanese mayonnaise, frozen peas | Judge1=Alton Brown | Judge2=Giada De Laurentiis | Judge3=Bobby Flay | Episode notes= This episode featured four contestants that were previous winners of Food Network Star that were competing for $10,000 for the charity of their choice. The judges were the mentors for Season 8 of Food Network Star}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S12 | SeasonEp= | Title=Chopped: Impossible, Part 1 | AirDate=October 22, 2015 | Cont1= Barry Frish (Episode 15.11 – "Take Heart") | Cont2= Diane Dimeo (Episode 2.9 – "Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate") and (Episode 2.13 – "Chopped Champions, Round Four: Bring It!") | Cont3= Roxanne Spruance (Episode 18.10 – "Bacon Baskets!") | Cont4= Marc Anthony Bynum (Episode 4.8 – "Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles"), (Episode 5.5 – "$50,000 Tournament: Round Two") and (Episode 5.8 – "$50,000 Tournament: Grand Finale") (advances to final round) | IngApp= hamburger Bloody Mary, beef fajita meat, whipped topping, flying fish eggs | IngEnt= mackerel, edible flowers, durian cookies, pork stomach in soy | IngDes= Welsh rarebit, apple teeth, nacho cheese tortilla chips, gumdrops | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Robert Irvine | Episode notes=Part one of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the finale for a chance to win a grand prize of up to $40,000. Diane Dimeo was also in the first Chopped Champions event in season 2, and Marc Anthony Bynum was a finalist in the second Chopped Champions event in season 5. The edible flowers in the entree round included pansies, snapdragons, and nasturtiums. The apple teeth in the dessert round were made from apple slices, peanut butter, and marshmallows. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S13 | SeasonEp= | Title=Chopped: Impossible, Part 2 | AirDate=October 29, 2015 | Cont1= Robyn Almodovar (Episode 24.6 – "Tendon Intentions") | Cont2= Timothy Peterson (Episode 22.6 – "Bizarre Baskets") | Cont3= Nong Poonsukwattana (Episode 21.6 – "Food Truck Fight") | Cont4= James Major (Episode 15.8 – "Big Hitters") (advances to final round) | IngApp= salted duck, dried olives, green gelatin, prosciutto | IngEnt= chicken in a can, corn cob jelly, crayfish, sweet lemons | IngDes= ostrich egg, chunky peanut butter, meat lover's sub sandwich, balsamic vinegar | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Maneet Chauhan | Judge3= Robert Irvine | Episode notes=Part two of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the finale. A hammer and screwdriver was provided in the dessert basket to help the chefs crack open the ostrich egg.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S14 | SeasonEp= | Title=Chopped: Impossible, Part 3 | AirDate=November 5, 2015 | Cont1= Leslie Roark Scott (Episode 24.16 – "Grill Masters: Episode Three") and (Episode 24.18 – "Grill Masters: Episode Five") | Cont2= Jonathan Kavourakis (Episode 23.9 – "Let's Do Lunch") | Cont3= Antonio Mure (Episode 17.10 – "Competition Italiano") | Cont4= Emily Chapman (Episode 21.13 – "Money Saver") (advances to final round) | IngApp= alligator, zucchini blossoms, guacamole with roasted crickets, cricket flour | IngEnt= skate wing, fiddlehead ferns, 100-year-old eggs, yellow marshmallow chicks | IngDes= dessert sushi plate, vanilla ice cream, black garlic, brown bananas | Judge1= Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2= Aarón Sánchez | Judge3= Robert Irvine | Episode notes=Part three of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the finale. Leslie Roark Scott was a finalist in the 2015 Chopped Grill Masters Tournament.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S15 | SeasonEp= | Title=Chopped: Impossible, Grand Finale | AirDate=November 12, 2015 | Cont1=Marc Anthony Bynum (Episode 4.8 – "Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles"), (Episode 5.5 – "$50,000 Tournament: Round Two") and (Episode 5.8 – "$50,000 Tournament: Grand Finale") | Cont2=James Major (Episode 15.8 – "Big Hitters") | Cont3=Robert Irvine | Cont4=Emily Chapman (Episode 21.13 – "Money Saver") | IngApp=geoduck, spring garlic, purple artichokes, fish fillet sandwich | IngEnt=fried pork brain sandwiches, dried pomegranate seeds, chocolate mint, spaghetti rings | IngDes=(second entrée round) cow tongue, cow feet, beef jerky soda, chateaubriand | Judge1=Scott Conant | Judge2=Aarón Sánchez | Judge3=Amanda Freitag | Episode notes=Part four of a four-part tournament. Winners of the three previous episodes faced off for $15,000 in two rounds: appetizer and entree. Judging after the second round held both the first and second rounds in consideration to determine the tournament winner. In the third round, the winner faced celebrity chef Robert Irvine in an additional entrée round for a chance to increase the winnings from $15,000 to $40,000.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S16 | SeasonEp= | Title=Secrets of Winning | AirDate=December 22, 2015 | Cont1=N/A | Cont2=N/A | Cont3=N/A | Cont4=N/A | IngApp=N/A | IngEnt=N/A | IngDes=N/A | Judge1=N/A | Judge2=N/A | Judge3=N/A | Episode notes=Compilation episode featuring highlights from the first 26 seasons (and the Chopped: After Hours web series), along with tips on competing in the Chopped kitchen.}} |} Grill Masters TournamentsGrill Masters Tournament (2012){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=2E2E2E|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S2 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Part One | AirDate=July 22, 2012 | Cont1=Jennifer Duncan, Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Ranch BBQ/Pitmaster, Smoked To The Bone BBQ Team, Gilbert, AZ | Cont2=Tommy Duncan, Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Ranch BBQ, Gilbert, AZ | Cont3=Galen Zamarra, Chef and Restaurateur, Mas (Farmhouse), New York, NY | Cont4=Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, Competitive Barbecue Champion, St. Petersburg, FL (advances to final round) | IngApp=yak steaks, mesquite syrup, peanut butter sandwich cookies, Tuscan kale | IngEnt=California halibut, sauerkraut, frozen french fries, Mexican chorizo | IngDes=oil-cured black olives, peaches, piloncillo, chocolate graham cracker pies | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Episode notes= This was the first Chopped Grill Masters tournament ever. This is part 1 of a 5 episode series of episodes, where sixteen "pro" grillers competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000. The "Grill Masters" episodes were taped outdoors at Old Tucson Studios near Tucson, AZ. Jennifer and Tommy Duncan are husband and wife.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S3 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Part Two | AirDate=July 29, 2012 | Cont1=Carey Bringle, Owner and Barbecue Pitmaster, Peg Leg Porker, Nashville, TN | Cont2=Dushyant Singh, Executive Sous chef, Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa, Phoenix, AZ | Cont3=Nicole Davenport, Chef and Restaurateur, Sugar and Smoke, Fredericksburg, TX | Cont4=Sam Choy, Chef and Restaurateur, Kawaii, HI (advances to final round) | IngApp=Hawaiian blue prawns, tomatillos, chayotes, hatch chile taffy | IngEnt=rack of wild boar, cactus flower buds, spoon fruit, portabella mushrooms | IngDes=cactus pears, Italian wafer cookies, goat's milk ricotta, single malt whiskey | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Episode notes= This is part 2 of 5.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S4 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Part Three | AirDate=August 5, 2012 | Cont1=Robyn Lindars, Chef and Blogger, "Grill Grrrl" food blog, Miami, FL | Cont2=Timothy Grandinetti, Chef and Restaurateur, Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar, Winston-Salem, NC | Cont3=Doug Keiles, Competitive Barbecue Champion and Pitmaster, Ribs Within BBQ Team, Hillsbourough, NJ | Cont4=Ernest Servantes, Executive Chef, Texas Lutheran University/Barbecue Pitmaster, Burnt Bean Co., New Braunfels, TX (advances to final round) | IngApp=oysters, hearts of palm, creamed spinach, duck bacon | IngEnt=rabbit, eggplant, pineapple, puff pastry dough | IngDes=Meyer lemons, marshmallows, charcoal biscuits, zucchini | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Episode notes= This is part 3 of 5.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S5 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Part Four | AirDate=August 12, 2012 | Cont1=Chad Ward, Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Bent BBQ, Lakeland, FL | Cont2=Corinne Trang, Chef and Educator, Westport, CT | Cont3=Rick Browne, Chef and Author, Seattle, WA | Cont4=Kent Rollins, Cook and Chuckwagon Owner, Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon, Byers, TX (advances to final round) | IngApp=short ribs, watermelon, speculoos, fennel | IngEnt=pork butt, baked beans, clams, strawberry fruit leather | IngDes=tofu, green plantains, maple-bacon ale, mangoes | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Episode notes= This is part 4 of 5.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S6 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Finale | AirDate=August 19, 2012 | Cont1=Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, Competitive Barbecue Champion, St. Petersburg, FL | Cont2=Sam Choy, Chef and Restaurateur, Kawaii, HI | Cont3=Kent Rollins, Cook and Chuckwagon Owner, Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon, Byers, TX | Cont4=Ernest Servantes, Executive Chef, Texas Lutheran University/Barbecue Pitmaster, Burnt Bean Co., New Braunfels, TX | IngApp=sardines, corn on the cob, xtabentun, canned sloppy joe filling | IngEnt=standing rib roast, guava paste, smoked mozzarella, bok choy | IngDes=quail eggs, pound cake, whole coconut, strawberry cream tequila | Judge1=Aarón Sánchez | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Marc Murphy | Episode notes= This is the final part of the tournament. The 4 preliminary round winners competed for the $50,000 grand prize.}} |} Grill Masters Tournament (2015){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=2E2E2E|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S7 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Episode One | AirDate=July 14, 2015 | Cont1=Staci Graves Jett, Caterer & BBQ Pit Master, Hog Heaven, Brooksville, KY | Cont2=Randy Pauly, Firefighter & BBQ Pit Champ, Holy Cow Cookers, Pearland, TX | Cont3=Danielle Dimovski, Competitive BBQ Champ, Diva Q BBQ, Barrie, Ontario, Canada | Cont4=Chris Hart, Competitive BBQ Champ & Author, Wicked Good Barbecue, Boston, MA | IngApp=double cut pork chops, margarita, avocados, merguez sausage | IngEnt=artichokes, cherry pie, rye whiskey, cowboy steaks | IngDes=ham steaks, mangos, corn bread, ricotta cheese | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Amy Mills | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=This is the second grill masters tournament, taking place a few years after the first one, and in a different location: Queens County Farm in Queens, New York. This tournament would kick start an annual, summer competition special for every year after this one. Just like the first tournament, there are 5 episodes, with 4 episodes being preliminary rounds and the winners of all four rounds competing in the finale for a $50,000 prize.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S8 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Episode Two | AirDate=July 21, 2015 | Cont1= Candy Sue Weaver, Competitive BBQ Champ, BBQ Delight, Pine Bluff, AR | Cont2= Matty Melehes, Chef de Cuisine, Q Roadhouse Brewing Co., Jackson, WY | Cont3= Mary Brent "M.B." Galyean, Expedition Chef, Charleston, WV | Cont4= Stan Hays, Pit Master, County Line Smokers, Pleasant Hill, MO | IngApp= hamburger patties, salsa con queso, zucchini, hot dogs | IngEnt= rack of elk, Worcestershire sauce, deviled eggs, collard greens | IngDes= acorn squash, chocolate cupcakes, bananas, ras el hanout | Judge1= Tim Love | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Scott Conant | Episode notes=Part 2 of a 5 part series. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the Worcestershire sauce in the second round is a product of tournament sponsor Lea & Perrins. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S9 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Episode Three | AirDate=July 28, 2015 | Cont1=Donna Fong, Competitive BBQ Champ, Butcher's Daughter BBQ, Alameda, CA | Cont2=Tom Spaulding, Live Fire Catering, 1843 Live Fire Catering, Austin, TX | Cont3=Harry Soo, Competitive BBQ Champ, Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ, Los Angeles, CA | Cont4=Leslie Roark Scott, Competitive BBQ Champ & Chef, Ubon's, Yazoo City, MS | IngApp=Spanish red shrimp, feta cheese, asparagus, brisket ice cream | IngEnt=lobsters, carrot ketchup, dandelion greens, cheese and jalapeño sausage | IngDes=fruit skewers, quick pan popcorn, amaretto, panatone | Judge1=Tim Love | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=Part 3 of a 5 part series. The fruit skewers included purple grapes, pineapple, strawberries, and cantaloupe. Donna and Harry were engaged at the time of filming.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S10 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Episode Four | AirDate=August 4, 2015 | Cont1=Phil Johnson, Food Truck Owner, Sammitch's, Phoenix, AZ | Cont2=Ash Fulk, Chef & Culinary Director, Hill Country Barbecue Market, New York, NY | Cont3=Mike Davis, BBQ Pit Master, Delight, AR | Cont4=Angie Mar, Executive Chef, Beatrice Inn, New York, NY | IngApp=spare ribs, rhubarb, fava beans, black-eyed pea cakes | IngEnt=monchong, ramps, macadamia nuts, Galia melon | IngDes=plums, halloumi cheese, poor man’s toffee, white BBQ sauce | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Amy Mills | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=Part 4 of a 5 part series. }}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S11 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Episode Five | AirDate=August 11, 2015 | Cont1=Leslie Roark Scott, Competitive BBQ Champ & Chef, Ubon's, Yazoo City, MS | Cont2=Chris Hart, Competitive BBQ Champ & Author, Boston, MA | Cont3=Stan Hays, Pit Master, County Line Smokers, Pleasant Hill, MO | Cont4=Angie Mar, Executive Chef, Beatrice Inn, New York, NY | IngApp=rattlesnake meat, lemonade iced tea, Japanese eggplant, hushpuppies | IngEnt=goat, rainbow carrots, watermelon, kokoretsi | IngDes=dragonfruit, pancakes, lemon meringue pie, jalapeños | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3=Scott Conant | Episode notes=The final part of a 5 part series, in which the winner earned $50,000. The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep the goat.}} |} Grill Masters Tournament (2016){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=2E2E2E|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S17 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters Napa: Part 1 | AirDate=July 5, 2016 | Cont1=Bryan Moscatello, Executive Chef, Calistoga Ranch, Saint Helena, CA | Cont2=Ashley Pado, Corporate Chef, Certified Angus Beef® Brand, Wooster, OH | Cont3=Chad Rosenthal, Chef & Restaurateur, The Lucky Well, Ambler, PA | Cont4=Jonathon Sawyer, Chef & Restaurateur, The Greenhouse Tavern, Trentina and Noodlecat, Cleveland, OH | IngApp=octopus, fruit pops, purple cauliflower, Italian sausage | IngEnt=veal chops, pickled smoked okra, watermelon radish, nachos | IngDes=honey gelato cones, petimezi, pineapple, Anaheim chiles | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Michael Chiarello | Episode notes=This is the third summer grilling tournament. This time around, the winner of the first episode received $10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. The tournament was held at Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. Instead of an oven and stove, contestants were provided with a gas grill, charcoal grill, and smoker. In addition, some other equipment such as a blast chiller and ice cream machine were not available.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S18 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters Napa: Part 2 | AirDate=July 12, 2016 | Cont1=Nate Berrigan-Dunlop, Executive Chef, Penrose Restaurant, Oakland, CA | Cont2=Karen Mitchell, Executive Chef, Palm Restaurant, Boston, MA | Cont3=Christopher Schobel, Chef & Restaurateur, Fat Daddy's Smokehouse, Kihei, HI | Cont4=Sophina Uong, Executive Chef, Revival Bar & Kitchen, Berkeley, CA | IngApp=lamb belly, baked beans, flatbread dough, grilled grapefruit | IngEnt=sea urchin, reginelle, leeks, side of halibut | IngDes=cinnamon rolls, spicy tamarind candies, marshmallows, strawberries | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Michael Chiarello | Episode notes=Part 2 of a 5 part tournament. The winner received $10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the baked beans in the first basket were Bush's Smokehouse Tradition Grillin' Beans - a product of a Chopped sponsor.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S19 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters Napa: Part 3 | AirDate=July 19, 2016 | Cont1=Charles Grund, Corporate Chef, Hill Country Barbecue Market, New York, NY | Cont2=Brian Bruns, Executive Sous Chef, Spiaggia Restaurant & Café, Chicago, IL | Cont3=Jason Bergeron, Executive Chef, Tavistock Restaurant Collection, San Francisco, CA | Cont4=Daniel Gomez Sanchez, Executive Sous Chef, La Toque, Napa, CA | IngApp=abalone, rainbow chard, spa water, raisins on-the-vine | IngEnt=bone-in natural cut ribeye steak, toybox eggplant, Padrón peppers, polenta log | IngDes=chocolate trifle, poached pears, slab bacon, pistachios in the shell | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=John Koch | Episode notes=Part 3 of a 5 part tournament. Due to the extensive time required to prepare abalone, the abalone in the first basket was cleaned ahead of time. To save time in the third round, both chefs agreed to use pre-shelled pistachios from the pantry instead of ones from the basket; the judges permitted this since both chefs had the same advantage.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S20 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters Napa: Part 4 | AirDate=July 26, 2016 | Cont1=Ken Hess, Chef & Pitmaster, Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, Decatur, AL | Cont2=Tracy Anderson, Pitmaster & Owner, Woodhouse BBQ, Napa, CA | Cont3=Chrissy Camba, Chef & Owner, Maddy's Dumpling House, Chicago, IL | Cont4=Tony Maws, Chef & Restaurateur, Craigie on Main/Kirkland Tap and Trotter, Cambridge/Somerville, MA | IngApp=tri-tip, hen of the woods mushrooms, avocados, rose petal confit | IngEnt=red snapper, grape leaves, Meyer lemonade, beets | IngDes=olive oil cake, cheddar cheese, gala apples, salted caramel | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=Part 4 of a 5 part tournament. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the cheddar cheese in the third basket was Sargento 4 State Cheddar - a product of a Chopped sponsor.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S21 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters Napa: Grand Finale | AirDate=August 2, 2016 | Cont1= Tony Maws, Chef & Restaurateur, Craigie on Main/Kirkland Tap and Trotter, Cambridge/Somerville, MA | Cont2= Jonathon Sawyer, Chef & Restaurateur, The Greenhouse Tavern, Trentina and Noodlecat, Cleveland, OH | Cont3= Daniel Gomez Sanchez, Executive Sous Chef, La Toque, Napa, CA | Cont4= Sophina Uong, Executive Chef, Revival Bar & Kitchen, Berkeley, CA | IngApp= pig head, smoked chocolate chips, home-made blue corn tortillas, escarole | IngEnt= porterhouse, candied garlic, artichoke, razor clams | IngDes= chocolate babka, aged goat cheese, Cabernet Sauvignon, bananas | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Geoffrey Zakarian | Episode notes=Last part of the 5 part tournament. The winners of the four previous episodes competed for an additional $50,000. The tortillas in the first basket were given to the chefs as uncooked masa. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the Cabernet Sauvignon in the third basket was a product of tournament sponsor and host Beringer Vineyards.}} |} Grill Masters Tournament (2017){{Chopped/begin|LineColor=2E2E2E|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S22 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Battle 1 | AirDate=August 1, 2017 | Cont1= Lori Frazee | Cont2= Craig Verhage | Cont3= Andy Husbands | Cont4= Megan Day | IngApp= Pork shoulder, rainbow chard, Cabernet Sauvignon, watermelon pie | IngEnt= Bloody Mary ice pops, beef ribs, vegan lobster, petit vegetable crudites | IngDes= Brownie batter, sweet plantains, strawberries, uni | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Myron Mixon | Episode notes=Part 1 of a 5 part grilling tournament featuring 16 pro grillers. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finals to compete for $50,000 and a trip for 2 to Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. Like past grilling tournaments, this was an outdoor competition where the chefs had to grill. Filming returned to Queens County Farm for this year's tournament. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the Cabernet Sauvignon in the first basket was a product of tournament sponsor Beringer Vineyards.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S23 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Battle 2 | AirDate=August 8, 2017 | Cont1= Richard Fergola | Cont2= Jeff Bannister | Cont3= Ro Daniel | Cont4= Joe Johnson | IngApp= Stuffed trotters, fennel, smoked water, razor clams | IngEnt= Rabbit saddle, celery snowflake leaves, purple artichokes, pork belly | IngDes= Bush’s Honey Chipotle Grillin’ Beans, red velvet whoopie pies, cape gooseberries, pig’s ear pastries | Judge1= Scott Conant | Judge2= Tiffani Faison | Judge3= Marc Murphy | Episode notes=Part 2 of 5. Chopped normally obscures brand names but the third basket specifically identified Bush's baked beans, a sponsor of the tournament.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S24 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Battle 3 | AirDate=August 15, 2017 | Cont1= Lee Ann Whippen | Cont2= Moe “Big Moe” Cason | Cont3= Flip Wise | Cont4= Stephen Coe | IngApp= Bison t-bone steaks, Sargento provolone, blue masa dough, frozen daiquiri | IngEnt= Duck breast, haricot verts, sushi, ash ice cream | IngDes= Birthday cake, lardo, Meyer lemons, candy fruit kabobs | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge3= Marcus Samuelsson | Episode notes=Part 3 of 5. Chopped normally obscures brand names but the first basket features Sargento cheese, a longtime sponsor of Chopped.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S25 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Battle 4 | AirDate=August 22, 2017 | Cont1= Marco Niccoli | Cont2= Nikki Martin | Cont3= Joanna Dunn | Cont4= Jim “Big Jim” Stancil | IngApp= Lamb loin chops, habaneros, Okinawa sweet potatoes, mezcal | IngEnt= Boneless rib-eye roast, Romanesco cauliflower steaks, morel mushrooms, onion candy | IngDes= Churros, mesquite powder, Scamorza cheese, dragon fruit | Judge1= Chris Santos | Judge2= Manet Chauhan | Judge3= Aaron Franklin | Episode notes=Part 4 of 5. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the lamb loin chops in the first basket were provided by tournament sponsor Walmart.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S26 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Finale Battle | AirDate=August 29, 2017 | Cont1= Jim “Big Jim” Stancil | Cont2= Megan Day | Cont3= Stephen Coe | Cont4= Joe Johnson | IngApp= Rack of wild boar, grilled French toast packets, pickled carrots, cerveza pequena | IngEnt= Venison leg, fiddlehead ferns, heirloom tomatoes, s’mores skillet | IngDes= Deep-fried margaritas, starfruit, giant gummy bear, corn chips | Judge1= Marc Murphy | Judge2= Amanda Freitag | Judge3= Chris Santos | Episode notes=Part 5 of 5; the finale. The qualifying chefs competed for $50,000 and a trip for 2 to Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley, CA.}} |} Grill Masters Tournament (2018)The numbering on this season corresponded to season 39 on the [https://watch.foodnetwork.com/tv-shows/chopped/ Food Network watch website], so all five parts are listed as episodes 1-5 of season 39. {{Chopped/begin|LineColor=2E2E2E|TextColor=FFFFFF}}{{Chopped| LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S27 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Kansas City | AirDate=July 31, 2018 | Cont1= Jeremy Williams, Pit Master & Co-Owner from Kansas City, MO | Cont2= Craig Carter, Pit Master from Kansas City, MO | Cont3= Katey Magee, Chef from Kansas City, MO | Cont4= Stephanie Wilson, Pit Master & BBQ team Co-Owner from Kansas City, MO | IngApp= burnt ends, nettles, double-cut pork chops, gingerbread cookie sandwiches | IngEnt= Kansas City strip steak, green tomatoes, soda pop, spicy black beans | IngDes= pig ears, banana pudding, pineapple, pound cake | Judge1=Geoffrey Zakarian | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Moe Cason | Episode notes=For the first time, the 5 part grilling tournament was hosted indoors; on the Chopped set (redecorated to suit the grill theme, though it's not the first time the show has had all-grilling episodes). Each episode features four chefs from a region known for their barbecue; this episode featured Kansas City, MO. The winner of this episode would go on to the finale to compete for $50,000. Guest judge Moe Cason was a contestant in the 2017 Chopped Grill Masters Tournament. The entree round obscured the soda pop brand (which appeared to be ‘’Dr. Pepper’’) but featured Bush's spicy black beans (a long-time sponsor of Chopped).}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S28 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: North Carolina | AirDate=August 7, 2018 | Cont1= Jerry Stephenson Jr., Pit Master and Owner from Johnston County, NC | Cont2= Christopher Prieto, Pit Master and Owner from Knightdale, NC | Cont3= Melanie Dunia, Executive Chef from Raleigh, NC | Cont4= Adam Hughes, Pit Master from Edenton, NC | IngApp= pork cracklins, brook trout, cone cabbage, white vinegar powder | IngEnt= pork butt, collard greens, applesauce, liver pudding | IngDes= strawberry sonker with milk dip, sweet tea, Moravian cookies, sweet potatoes | Judge1=Marc Murphy | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=Elizabeth Karmel | Episode notes=This is part 2 of a 5 part grilling competition. Each episode features four chefs from a region known for their barbecue; this episode featured North Carolina. The "sonker" in the third round is a type of deep-dish cobbler with a lattice pie crust on top, with a "milk dip" on the side that mimics crème anglaise.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S29 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Memphis | AirDate=August 14, 2018 | Cont1= Claire Campbell, Pitmaster from Memphis, TN | Cont2= Walter Crutchfield, Jr., Chef and Owner from Memphis, TN | Cont3= Ernie Mellor, Pitmaster and Restaurant Owner from Memphis, TN | Cont4= Melvin “Boots” Johnson, Executive Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= BBQ nachos, eggplant, Tennessee whiskey, pork tenderloin | IngEnt= chicken legs, string beans, fool’s gold loaf, quick cook grits | IngDes= blueberry buckle, peaches, honeycomb candy, Memphis BBQ sauce ice cream | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Scott Conant | Judge3=Melissa Cookston | Episode notes=This is part 3 of a 5 part grilling competition. Each episode features four chefs who specialize in a specific region's barbecue; this episode featured Memphis, TN. Chef Campbell is the sister of former Chopped contestant Erin Campbell. A basket item in the appetizer round (BBQ nachos) was originated by chef Mellor. The winner, despite currently working in New York, grew up with ‒ and cooks ‒ Memphis style barbecue.}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S30 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Texas | AirDate=August 21, 2018 | Cont1= Sloan Rinaldi, Pit Master and Owner from Houston, TX | Cont2= Carlo Casanova, Pit Master from San Antonio, TX | Cont3= Esaul Ramos, Pit Master and Owner from San Antonio, TX | Cont4= Leonard Botello, Pit Master and Owner from Brenham, TX | IngApp= short ribs, spicy mealworms, Texas toast, okra | IngEnt= chile con queso, rainbow carrots, deep-fried barbecue sauce, beef brisket | IngDes= beef sausage, ruby red grapefruit, Texas pecan cake, Belgian-style wheat ale | Judge1=Alex Guarnaschelli | Judge2=Chris Santos | Judge3=Ernest Servantes | Episode notes=This is part 4 of a 5 part grilling competition. Each episode features four chefs from a region known for their barbecue; this episode featured Texas. The third judge in this episode, Ernest Servantes, is a Texas native and winner of the first Chopped Grill Masters Tournament. Chopped normally obscures brand names, but the third basket featured Blue Moon wheat ale (a sponsor of the tournament).}}{{Chopped | LineColor=2E2E2E | SeriesEp=S31 | SeasonEp= | Title=Grill Masters: Final Showdown | AirDate=August 28, 2018 | Cont1= Leonard Botello, Pit Master and Owner from Brenham, TX | Cont2= Adam Hughes, Pit Master from Edenton, NC | Cont3= Stephanie Wilson, Pit Master & Co-Owner from Kansas City, MO | Cont4= Melvin “Boots” Johnson, Executive Chef from New York, NY | IngApp= bacon-wrapped smoked doughnuts, pork porterhouse, corn shoots, pimento cheese | IngEnt= charcoal cocktail, baby turnips, mashed potato sundae, standing rib roast | IngDes= tiered cornbread cake, marshmallow spread, figs, candy filled piñata | Judge1=Chris Santos | Judge2=Amanda Freitag | Judge3=Myron Mixon | Episode notes=This is the finale of this year's grilling competition. The finalists represented Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, all competing for a chance at $50,000. The piñata in the dessert basket was shaped like a red chili pepper and filled with caramel squares, malt balls, strawberry hard candies, and taffy.}} |} See also
References1. ^{{cite web|last1=Chou|first1=Jessica|title=The Best 'Chopped' Application You'll Read All Day|url=http://www.thedailymeal.com/best-chopped-application-youll-read-all-day|website=The Daily Meal|accessdate=20 August 2016|date=2012-07-10}} External links
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