This is the list of episodes for the Food Network competition reality seriesChopped, beginning with season 41. New episodes are broadcast on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
Appetizer: dark chocolate ketchup, lychee, corn chips, dark chocolate blackout cake
Entrée: milk chocolate pot de crème, rainier cherries, duck livers, giant milk chocolate treat
Dessert: white chocolate truffle tower, apricots, aleppo pepper, white hot chocolate
Contestants:
Michelle Poteaux, Pastry Chef & Owner from Alexandria, VA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Julian Plyter, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Dan Huynh, Executive Pastry Chef from Cupertino, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Melodie Asseraf, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY (winner)
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.
Nicole Roarke, Chef Consultant from Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jonathan Shepard, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Diego Sanchez, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Brittany Rescigno, Head Chef from Sunnyvale, CA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was bacon in the appetizer round, burger ingredients with a requirement to make burgers in the entree round, and beer in the dessert round. The gourmet burger blend was a blend of short rib, brisket, and flat iron.
Zack Davis-Wooldridge, Executive Chef from San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Laura Meyer, Head Pizzaiolo from Sacramento, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Rahaf Amer, Executive Chef from Nashville, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
Lanfranco Paliotti, Head Chef from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a cheese themed episode with cheese in every basket. The lemon soda in the first round was an Italian style "limonata" (despite having the brand name obscured, it seemed to be San Pellegrino). The ants in the second round were dried and flavored with basil.
Appetizer: watermelon tequila keg, seafood corn dogs, patriotic deviled eggs, corn on the cob
Entrée: cowboy steaks, firecracker mizuna, antipasti kebabs, star spangled spaghetti
Dessert: mustard & ketchup cake, raspberries, graham crackers, candy-coated chocolates
Contestants:
Ross Scofield, Chef & Owner from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Kalen Jane, Restaurant Consultant & Chef from Fort Worth, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Ed Evans, Executive Chef from Hanover, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
Ben Merritt, Chef & Owner from Fort Worth, TX (winner)
Notes: The baskets in this episode celebrated American summertime food. The patriotic eggs in round 1, the star spangled spaghetti in round 2, and the candy chocolates in round 3 were dyed red, white, and blue.
Appetizer: beef tendon, bok choy, fried persimmon, pea milk
Entrée: lomo Ibérico, Chinese okra, king oyster mushrooms, pinto beans & cheese
Dessert: apple tarte Tatin, mangos, preserved yogurt, graham crackers
Contestants:
Tony Camilleri, Executive Chef from West Hartford, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
Desiree Simon, Private Chef & Caterer from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Anoosh Shariat, Executive Chef and Owner from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the dessert)
Eliza Martin, Chef & Culinary Instructor from San Francisco, CA (winner)
Notes: This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the '$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 4' episode above. Chef Anoosh cut himself in round 2, then Chef Desiree cut herself and was delayed in getting treated because the medic was busy bandaging Chef Anoosh.
Meredith Lorencz, Sous Chef from Bethlehem, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Gregg Brackman, Chef & Owner from Swampscott, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Lee Davidson, Caterer from Oakland, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
David Thomas, Chef & Owner from Baltimore, MD (winner)
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 the rounds being appetizer, entrée, and dessert, the first round was "sides," the second round was "turkey," and the third round was "pie." The first round had thirty minutes to accommodate multiple side dishes, the second round was extended to forty-five minutes to give enough time to butcher and cook the turkey, and the third round was forty-five minutes to give enough time to bake a pie. The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor.
CJ Barroso, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Greg Stott, Chef de Cuisine from Ramsey, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Alex Crabb, Chef and Owner from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Jen Biesty, Chef and Owner from Oakland, CA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was weird ingredients in every basket. The "unicorn barf" in round three was a colorful marshmallow treat. Chef Jen cut herself in the third round, which slowed her down.
Dessert: rack of lamb, beet carpaccio, sea beans, frozen dinner
Contestants:
Rory Lee, Chef de Cuisine from Cambridge, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dawn Tyson, Executive Chef from Newark, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Eustace Wehner, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Samantha Gordon, Chef and Owner from San Francisco, CA (winner)
Notes: In this special episode, the three rounds (appetizer, entrée, and dessert) were replaced by breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the '$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 2' episode above. The fish in the second round was a whole bass. The frozen dinner in the third round was chicken fried rice. Chef Gordon is the first woman to win a "breakfast, lunch, dinner" episode, as all previous winners of this type of competition have been men.
Alex Garfinkel, Chef and Owner from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Juan Rivera, Executive Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the entrée)
Lance McWhorter, Chef from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Denise Shavandy, Executive Chef from Fort Worth, TX (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was smoke. The chefs were told to smoke something in every dish and they were provided stovetop smokers, smoking guns, and various flavored wood chips. This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the '$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 3' episode above.
Dessert: chocolate seashells, blackberries, kelp pickles, pearl sugar
Contestants:
Alex MacDonald, Sous Chef and Owner from Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nancy Longo, Chef and Owner from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
Derrick Marquiss, Chef de Cuisine from Newport, RI (eliminated after the dessert)
Erik Kwan, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the '$50,000 Champs Challenge: Grand Finale' episode above. The theme of this episode was "clambakes" with associated clambake and summery, beach ingredients in every basket.
Andrew Mercado, Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Laine Myers, Executive Chef from Richmond, VA (eliminated after the entrée)
Corey Cash, Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Ed Randolph, Owner & Pitmaster from Newburgh, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a grilling episode where the ovens and the fryer could not be used. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the worcestershire sauce in the entrée basket was Lea & Perrins, a longtime Chopped sponsor.
Emily Brungo, Writer from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the appetizer)
Katrina Dudley, Stay-At-Home Mom from Ridgewood, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Kelly Dias, Health Care Service Coordinator from Beaver Meadows, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Luke Marschark, Copywriter from Buffalo, NY (winner)
Notes: This is 1 of 2 special 'Brady Bunch' themed episodes with basket ingredients inspired by Brady Bunch episodes and the 1970s. Home cooks competed and were judged by 3 of the original 6 kids from 'The Brady Bunch' (the other three judged next week's episode).
Entrée: tarantula, Hawaiian bigeye ahi belly, bok choy, canned spiced ham
Dessert: popcorn, Mai Tai, rambutan, burnt beans
Contestants:
Emily Trotochaud, Online Marketer from Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Joey Camasta, Hair and Makeup Artist from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Stephanie Clinton, Blogger and Youtuber from Norman, OK (eliminated after the dessert)
Sang Park, Thermal Systems Engineer from Swampscott, MA (winner)
Notes: This is the 2nd special Brady Bunch episode. This time, the basket ingredients were inspired by the Brady Bunch Hawaiian episodes. Home cooks competed and were judged by 3 of the original 6 kids from 'The Brady Bunch' (the other three having already judged the previous week's episode). The edible tiki in round 1 was a sugar cookie decorated with edible ink to look like a tiki. The burnt beans in round 3 were French-style candy covered peanuts.
Alan J. "AJ" Cohen, Chef and Owner from New Rochelle, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Althea Grey Potter, Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Greg Smith, Executive Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Shachi Mehra, Chef and Owner from Orange County, NY (winner)
Notes: The chefs were required to make melty, "ooey, gooey" cheese dishes, and there was cheese in every basket. Chef Cohen left corn and cheese ice cream off his plate in round one, which led to his elimination.
Entrée: giant hot chocolate, banana vinegar, sea grapes, blue cheese
Dessert: chocolate high heel, canned ham, dulce leaves, passion fruit
Contestants:
Sandra Hakim, Chocolatier and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Aurora Wold, Pastry Chef and Owner from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
Robert Gonzalez, Executive Pastry Chef from Concord, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Ivan Marquez, Pastry Chef from Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Notes: This is part 1 of a 5-part sweet focused tournament with a different dessert in every episode of the tournament. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, whey they competed for a grand prize of $50,000. This episode centered around chocolate and the pantry was filled with various different chocolates and sweet ingredients. They had 30 minutes for all three dessert rounds; the first round had to feature spicy chocolate desserts, the second round had salty chocolate desserts, and the third round had sweet chocolate desserts.
Dessert: doughnut cheesecake, grasshoppers, plums, toe jam[citation needed] jelly
Contestants:
Jewel Johnson, Consulting Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Stephanie Thornton, Pastry Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Caroline Schiff, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Tarran Hatton, Pastry Chef and Owner from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This is part 2 of a 5-part sweet focused tournament. This episode centered around doughnuts and the pantry was filled with various decorative toppings, as well as preheated pots of oil on each stove and an extra fryer. They had 30 minutes for all three dessert rounds; the first round had to feature sweet doughnuts, the second round had to feature savory doughnuts, and the third round had to feature filled doughnuts. The toe jam jelly in round 3 was made of tangerine, orange, and elderberries.
Brigitte Oger, Pastry Chef and Owner from Charlotte, NC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Asha-Le Davis, Head Baker from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Ryan Butler, Pastry Chef and Co-Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Rachel Klemek, Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (winner)
Notes: This is part 3 of a 5-part sweet focused tournament. This episode centered around cake and the pantry was filled with various edible decorations. They had 30 minutes for the first round, 45 minutes for the second round, and 1 hour for the third round. The first round had cupcakes, the second round had bundt cakes, and the third round had layer cakes.
Dessert: deluxe banana split, black garlic, port wine, emu egg
Contestants:
James DiStefano, Executive Pastry Chef from Woodside, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Emma Taylor, Chef and Owner from Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Emily Drucker, Pastry Sous Chef and Co-Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Daniela Martinez, Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (winner)
Notes: This is part 4 of a 5-part sweet focused tournament. This episode centered around ice cream and the pantry was filled with various sweet toppings as well as extra ice cream machines. For all three dessert rounds; the first round had to feature milkshakes, the second round had to feature ice cream sandwiches, and the third round had to feature ice cream sundaes. Chef Daniela forgot 2 basket ingredients in the first round but her flavors impressed enough to move on.
Dessert: lemon verbena, elderberries, pâte à choux dough, 'candelabra'
Contestants:
Tarran Hatton, Pastry Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ivan Marquez, Pastry Chef from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Rachel Klemek, Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Daniela Martinez, Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (winner)
Notes: This is the final part of a 5-part sweet focused tournament and all three rounds were 30 minutes. The pantry had several types of baked goods and sweet toppings, as well as extra ice cream machines and a cotton candy machine. The first round had to feature a whipped element. The second round had to feature an icy element. The third round had to feature a flambé element; and the third round's final basket ingredient was a lit "candelabra" made of white chocolate candles filled with vanilla pudding.
Jae Lee, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Luis Escorcia, Executive Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Matt Hummel, Chef de Cuisine from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Cara Hermanson, Pastry Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode. The ingredients in every basket were inspired by horror films. The pea soup in round 1 was meant to evoke 'The Exorcist'. The "maggots" on the round 1 cupcakes were made of fondant. The liver, fava beans and the chianti in round 2 was a reference to 'The Silence of the Lambs'. The "severed fingers" in round 2 were shortbread cookies shaped and colored to look like fingers. The "eyeball dip" in round 3 was a scoop of sweetened cream cheese with a kiwi and blueberry iris and pupil in a pool of raspberry coulis.
Entrée: spinach lasagna, eggplant, kale chips, beet liqueur
Dessert: rhubarb, yogurt, dates, tomato macarons
Contestants:
Joya Carlton, Private Chef and Consultant from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ian Knauer, Chef and Owner from Titusville, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Jonathan Dearden, Executive Chef from Washington, DC (eliminated after the dessert)
Jeffrey Salazar, Executive Chef from Cambridge, MA (winner)
Notes: This was a vegetarian and vegan-themed episode where the chefs had to make meatless dishes. The tomato macarons in round 3 were actually strawberry flavored, made to look like tomatoes with green icing vines.
Notes: Four chefs who won past episodes and competed in Chopped tournaments return to win money for their charity of choice in this Thanksgiving episode. Food Network made a donation to the charities of each eliminated chef.
Dessert: caramel apples, turkey gravy mix, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin martini
Contestants:
Reid Evans, FoodCorps Service Member from South Orange, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sherry Hughes, Culinary Director from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Eileen Murphy, Second Grade Teacher from Dover, NH (eliminated after the dessert)
Kori Heyward, Police Officer from Washington, DC (winner)
Notes: This was a Thanksgiving episode featuring amateur cooks who serve their communities. This was also the second Thanksgiving themed episode that aired in 2019, following the previous episode, "Thanksgiving Champions". Reid cut his finger in round 1 but was able to finish cooking his food. The Food Network gave a gift certificate to each eliminated contestant.
Dessert: chocolate meat cookies, bresaola, polenta, muscat grapes
Contestants:
Adam Schuller, Chef de Cuisine from Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tomer Avital, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
James "Mac" Moran, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris Coleman, Executive Chef from Charlotte, NC (winner)
Notes: This episode featured beef in every basket. The iceberg wedge in the first round was a fully dressed salad with bacon, tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing. Chef Chris cut himself in the final minutes of the third round, and couldn't finish plating two dishes because he was getting bandaged, so Chef Mac finished plating for his competitor.
Appetizer: Hanukkah pasta, lamb shanks, silver platter of sweets, figs
Entrée: pork crown roast, Swiss chard, chestnuts, bûche de Noël
Dessert: gingerbread mansion, cherries, Colombian hot chocolate, olive Christmas tree
Contestants:
Chris Santos and Natalie McKenna (charity: Rett Syndrome Research Trust) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Marc Murphy and Pamela Murphy (charity: Joyful Heart Foundation) (eliminated after the entrée)
Geoffrey Zakarian and Margaret Williams (charity: City Harvest) (eliminated after the dessert)
Maneet Chauhan and Vivek Deora (charity: March of Dimes) (winner)
Notes: This was a holiday episode where Chopped judges competed in teams with their significant others for their charities of choice. The appetizer round lasted 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 minutes. Chris Santos cut his finger in round 1.
Mathew Rice, Executive Pastry Chef from Nashville Tennessee (Chopped Desserts! winner. Charity: Second Harvest Food Bank) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ashley Holt, Pastry Chef & Owner from Brooklyn, NY (Chopped Catwalk winner. Charity: Lower Eastside Girls Club) (eliminated after the entrée)
Thiago Silva, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (Fabulous Baker Boys winner. Charity: A Place To Turn) (eliminated after the dessert)
Melodie Asseraf, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY (Three Cheers for Chocolate! winner. Charity: Save The Whales) (winner)
Notes: This was the second holiday episode of the season. Returning Chopped champions competed in an all desserts episode for their charity of choice. Every basket contained at least one sugary ingredient and a spice. All rounds were 30 minutes (the usual time limit for dessert rounds).
Entrée: A5 Wagyu beef, stone crab claws, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, truffle pasta
Dessert: long stem strawberries, champagne jelly flutes, bundt cake, 24 karat gold candy bar
Contestants:
Katy Smith, Executive Chef from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Gustavo Gutierrez, Executive Chef from Airmont, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Amanda Colello, Specialty Chef from Valley Center, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris Carriker, Executive Chef from San Diego, CA (winner)
Notes: This was a New Year's themed episode with festive basket ingredients that had a luxurious slant. The caviar waffle bites in the first round were waffle sticks topped with caviar, creme fraiche, and chives. The Wagyu beef in the second round appeared to be a thick-cut ribeye steak. Chef Amanda previously competed on Season 9 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2011, finishing in 15th place.
Appetizer: fish sticks, barbecue sauce, (canned) mandarin oranges, edamame
Entrée: imperfect okra, brown lentils, canned tomatoes, chicken feet
Dessert: vanilla cake mix, black beans, plantains, $2.00 Cabernet Sauvignon
Contestants:
Andrew De Lello, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jeremy "Rock" Smith, Executive Chef from Stockbridge, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Drew Bent, Executive Chef from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Fernanda Tapia, Chef and Co-Owner from Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: The basket ingredients in this episode were inexpensive and budget-friendly. In addition, Chris Santos stated that some of the more expensive ingredients normally found in the pantry were removed. This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the 'New Year's Party' episode above. Guest judge Giorgio Rapicavoli has competed several times on Chopped before.
Dessert: rose latte, Asian pears, Uzbek naan, peanut brittle
Contestants:
Deborah Schneider, Chef and Owner from Newport Beach, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Saransh Oberoi, Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Xzherieh Norris, Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Javier Canteras, Chef and Owner from Portland, OR (winner)
Notes: In round 2, Chef Saransh only got duck on one of his plates, and he and Chef Xzherieh forgot to plate the same ingredient (potato chips). In round 3, Chef Javier cut himself.
Dessert: watermelon helmet, game day cookies, strawberry daiquiri, spiced cereal mix
Contestants:
Greg Coccio, Executive Chef from Cranston, RI (eliminated after the appetizer)
Matt Safarowic, Chef Partner from Katonah, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Melissa McMillan, Chef and Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Jackie Rothong, Chef and Food Stylist from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This episode was originally scheduled to first air on June 9, 2020, but was preempted by programming aired in response to the murder of George Floyd; the episode was rescheduled to premiere two months later. The theme of this episode was gameday, with sports themed foods in every basket. Guest judge Nick Mangold is a retired American football player. The edible beef shooters were little ground beef "cups" filled with a Bloody Mary based sauce. Melissa has won on Guy's Grocery Games before.
Notes: Sixteen past Chopped Champions compete in this 5-part tournament where the winner gets $50,000. Guest judge Jamie Bissonnette won his season 6 episode ('Chefs on a Mission') and competed in the season 9 Champions Tournament.
Notes: This was part 2 of a 5-part tournament. Angie Mar has been a guest judge a few times before and has won the second Chopped: Grill Masters tournament. The salad cake in the third round was made up of green sugar wafer paper "lettuce" and shaved white chocolate "parmesan" with vanilla cake croutons.
Notes: This was part 3 of a 5-part tournament. Guest judge Ayesha Nurdjaja had previously competed all the way back in season 3, episode 3 ("Judge Knows Best").
Notes: This was part 4 of a 5-part tournament. Christian Petroni has been a competitor and a guest judge a few times before. The chocolate fish in the second round was all dark chocolate. The dessert pizza in the third round was a crust topped with chocolate icing and shavings, a cherry, churros, cookies, and doughnuts.
Notes: This was the last part of a 5-part tournament. Guest judge Giorgio Rapicavoli has competed several times before including in the season 21 'Ultimate Champions' tournament. He also previously guest judged some episodes, including Chef Fernanda's debut episode.
Sequoya Anderson, Pastry Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Penny Stankiewicz, Pastry Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Jessica Craig, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
James Foran, Pastry Chef and Instructor from San Diego, CA (winner)
Notes: Pastry chefs competed in this special all-desserts episode with chocolate in every round. In the first round they had to make "crunchy" desserts, in the second round they had to make "gooey" desserts, and in the third round they had to make "fruity" desserts. Guest judge Thiago Silva won his own special Chopped baking episode in season 22, Fabulous Baker Boys.
Jose Luis Chavez, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Matt Greiner, Executive Chef from Raleigh, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
Mimi Weissenborn, Executive Chef from Harlem, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Nemo Bolin, Chef and Owner from Providence, RI (winner)
Notes: Chef Jose Luis cut himself in the first round and contaminated his dishes, leading to him being immediately eliminated (the first time an elimination was done without a break for the judges to deliberate). The burger meal mix in round 1 was Salisbury flavored. The beer ramen in round 2 was actually ramen in a glass with a "beer" broth and egg whites "foam".
May Siricharoen, Executive Chef from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chris Day, Executive Sous Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Patrick McKee, Executive Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Phillip Esteban, Research & Development Chef from San Diego, CA (winner)
Notes: The guest judge in this episode was Chef Ray Garcia. Chef May works at Beauty & Essex, which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos. The cupcake in the second round was a vanilla cupcake with fondant on top shaped to look like lo mein noodles. At the end of round 2, Chef Chris discovered he cut himself, and potentially contaminated his dishes, which led to his elimination.
Entrée: kung pao cauliflower, cauliflower gnocchi, blue foot mushrooms, snap peas
Dessert: cauliflower oatmeal, halo-halo fruit mix, red dragon fruit, cauliflower frozen hot chocolate
Contestants:
Manjit Manohar, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Edy Massih, Private Chef and Caterer from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Megan Marlow, Executive Chef and Owner from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Kei Ohdera, Chef and Owner from Portland, OR (winner)
Notes: In this unofficially vegetarian themed episode, cauliflower is featured in each basket. Chef Manjit cut his hand in round 1, resulting in his dishes being contaminated and him being eliminated immediately.
Julio Cancho, Chef and Owner from Norwich, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
Josh Carroll, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Fernanda Peimbert, Banquet Chef from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Melanie Shurka, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Fernanda made a churro to go with her dessert, but forgot to plate it. The judges were not pleased with Fernanda's dessert. As cited by Scott, she had a leg-up on Melanie until the final round. However, her dessert got her chopped when she otherwise would have won the competition.
Iman Khondker, Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Cathy Pavlos, Chef and Owner from Newport Beach, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
John Miller, Executive Chef from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Zivko Radojcic, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: Chef Iman did not cook her shrimp, rather she made it ceviche style, marinating it in citrus to "cook" it. The judges deemed it unsafe to eat as shrimp need more time to "cook" in citric acid than the time given, so they immediately eliminated her.
Dessert: pineapple vinegar, crema, red currants, pralines
Contestants:
Kyo Pang, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chris Pores, Executive Chef & Caterer from Manhattan, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Brandon Walker, Chef and Owner from Poughkeepsie, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Graeme Gilchrist, Chef de Cuisine from Newburyport, MA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was to make sweet and sour dishes in every round. Chef Kyo forgot an ingredient in the first round contributing to her elimination. Chef Brandon forgot to make a fourth serving of branzino in the second round and managed to cook and plate an extra serving in the final two minutes.
Gianluca Demontis, Chef & Owner from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Cornelia Suhr, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Nirva Israel, Personal Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Denzell Washington, Freelance Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: In round 1, Chef Denzell cut himself, contaminating a basket ingredient in his dish but the flavors of his other ingredients carried him through the round. This marks the first episode where somebody contaminated their dish had moved on and won. Egg salad sandwiches provided by local NYC Japanese Restaurant Otaku Katsu.
Carolina Gomez, Executive Chef from Hyattsville, MD (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jamilah Jean-Louis, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Shalom Yehudiel, Chef & Owner from Teaneck, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
Paul Cao, Chef & Owner from Orange County, CA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was to make a version of soup and sandwiches in every round. The first round was extended to 30 minutes. Chef Carolina failed to plate a sandwich portion on one of the plates, which also had a basket ingredient (huevos haminados) in it, resulting in her elimination. Chef Jamilah forgot to plate an ingredient both in the first round (broccoli rabe) and the second round (duck bones), plus failed to plate a soup portion in round 2 on one plate with two ingredients in it (limoncello and runner beans), resulting in her elimination.
Mimi Huynh, Chef & Owner from Alexandria, VA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Kyronn Cordner, Sous Chef from Tenafly, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Christina Pancheri, Executive Sous Chef from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris Edwards, Executive Chef from Washington, D.C. (winner)
Notes: Chef Mimi cut herself in the final minute of the first round, causing her to miss plating her dishes. This is the third time in the show's history that a competitor did not plate anything, as well as happening in the appetizer round and all instances so far had the chef it happened to still being chopped, even after bringing up the components from their station to the judges. The gnocchi sandwich in round 2 consisted of a gnocchi tossed in a cheese sauce stuffed inside a mozzarella lined pizza dough. In round 3, a cheese wrapper was found in one of Chef Chris' dishes. Despite this, he still won based on the criteria of taste, creativity, and presentation with the errors his competitor had made.
Dessert: chocolate egg cream, fruit salad with cottage cheese, frosted shredded wheat, breakfast sandwich
Contestants:
Kerri Horgan, Executive Chef from Nanuet, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Elise Walker, Chef de Cuisine from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Brian McKnight, Executive Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
Marty Freda, Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: This episode featured diner food in every basket with the requirement to plate it in an upscale manner. Neil Patrick Harris was a celebrity guest judge for this episode (husband David Burtka had previously guest judged the episode, 'Soda Flop'). Chef Kerri previously worked with regular Chopped judge Alex Guarnaschelli and Chopped grand champion Chris Holland. Chef Kerri had to have an ingredient (potatoes) removed from one of the judge's plates because she plated it after time was called.
Dessert: cookie fries, duck leg confit, rainier cherries, string cheese
Contestants:
Shane Roberts, Chef & Owner from Richmond, VA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Anthony Pino, Executive Chef from East Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Rebecca Foxman, Chef & Owner from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Yunha Moh, Chef & Owner from Brooklyn, NY (winner)
Notes: Every basket in this episode had a thigh meat protein and a version of french fries. The chefs had to fry something in every round. To accommodate the frying requirement, a second fryer was brought into the Chopped kitchen. The long fries in round 1 were potatoes puréed and piped into oil to look like a long french fry. The tornado fries in round 2 were spiralized potatoes fried on a skewer, resembling a continuous curly fry. The cookie fries in round 3 were actually shortbread cookies shaped like french fries.
Fabian Gallardo, Chef & Owner from Larchmont, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Dustin Clark, Executive Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
Penelope Grace, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Yousef Ghalaini, Culinary Director from Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: The dressed beer in round 1 had a spice stuck onto the beer bottle and a candy strip wrapped on the outside. Chef Fabian forgot a basket ingredient in the first round leading to him getting eliminated.
Notes: This is the first part of an unconnected series of special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed over the course of two rounds for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round. This episode featured Alex Guarnaschelli as the Chopped judge to beat. In the third round, Chef Alex dropped her sorbet with a basket ingredient (pomelos) but was able to get all four ingredients on the plate.
Notes: This is the second of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round. This episode featured Scott Conant as the Chopped judge to beat. In the first round, Chef Figgy accidentally cut herself. In the third round, they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert. Chef Scott cut his hand but was still able to finish his dish.
Notes: This is the third of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round. This episode featured Tiffani Faison as the Chopped judge to beat. In the third round, they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert.
Notes: This is the fourth of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round. This episode featured Amanda Freitag as the Chopped judge to beat. The fish heads in round 1 were from cod. In the third round, they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert.
Notes: This is the fifth of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round. This episode featured Marc Murphy as the Chopped judge to beat. In the third round, they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert.
Notes: This is the sixth and final special episode where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge. This episode featured Maneet Chauhan as the Chopped judge to beat. Chef Dave Martin and judge Tiffani Faison previously competed in season 1 of Top Chef.
Joe Johnson, winner of Grill Masters 2017 (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chris Holland, winner of Alton's Challenge and Thanksgiving Champions (eliminated after the entrée)
Adriana Urbina, winner of Latin Cuisine Dream and Chopped Champs Throwdown, runner-up of Thanksgiving Champions (eliminated after the dessert)
Stephen Coe, winner of Grill Masters 2017 Battle 3 and Ultimate Redemption, runner-up of Grill Masters 2017 finale (advances to final round) (winner)
Notes: Part one of a five-part tournament featuring 16 past winners. The winner of each heat advances to the finals for a chance to cook against Bobby Flay and win $50,000. This heat featured 4 repeat winners who were in the final 2 of past tournaments, with chef Stephen being the only past tournament runner-up. Chefs Joe and Stephen previously competed against one another in the Grill Masters 2017 finale, as did Chris and Adriana in Thanksgiving Champions.
Notes: Part two of a five-part tournament. This heat had 2 repeat winners who were in the final 2 of past tournaments, and 2 past winners who have only previously competed in their debut episodes. Chef Lee previously battled Bobby Flay on Beat Bobby Flay, but lost. In round 1, Chef Andre caused a fire in his oven by forgetting to take his lotus root chips off of the paper towels he had put them on, when removing them from the fryer and putting them in the oven after. In round 3, Chef Andre burned his caramel with a basket ingredient (guava) on the stove, but managed to redo it in the last few minutes left, as in round 1.
Notes: Part three of a five-part tournament. The chefs in this heat previously competed in the finales of past champions tournaments, with Chef Emily being the only past grand champion. Chefs Evan and Tatiana previously competed against one another in (Episode 40.8 - "Chopped Champs Throwdown: Finale"). The rainbow cookie cake in round 1 was reminiscent of an Italian rainbow cookie with red, white, and green colors made with almond and topped with chocolate and raspberry jam in-between each layer. The ‘lemon dessert’ in round 2 consisted of an edible shell made to look like a lemon filled with lemon gelee and a mousse that contained lemongrass and green cardamom.
Notes: Part four of a five-part tournament. All four contestants in this episode previously competed in the first Chopped "Beat Bobby Flay" tournament in each part: Chefs Bradley and Jay both competed in Part 1, but both were eliminated by the end; Chef Seis competed in Part 2 and was the finalist in the finale, but he lost to Bobby Flay; Chef Aarthi competed in Part 3, but she was eliminated after the entreé round. Aarthi also previously competed against Bobby Flay in Beat Bobby Flay and won. The "dirty fries" in round 2 included tortilla chips, chili, beans, sour cream, and jalapeños. The "head cheese" in round 3 was made from the head of a pig.
Notes: Part five of a five-part tournament. *Since the episode was 60 minutes like normal and had four chefs versus three as in prior tournaments with the final round as a face-off against a professional chef for a chance at the prize, two chefs were eliminated in the entreé round, and only the entreé round factored into the judges' decision. This is the second episode to have a double elimination (the first being the Alton's Challenge finale). The stuffed doughnuts in round 1 were stuffed with vanilla ice cream that was covered in rainbow sprinkles. The potted meat in round 2 was made with chicken and pork in a can. The deep-fried milk in round 3 was sweet custard thickened with corn starch, then breaded and deep-fried. Lobsterravioli was Stephen's choice in round 3, as in Beat Bobby Flay with both chefs cooking the winning chef's signature dish and was 45 minutes instead of the usual 30 to accommodate the crossover format. **At the end of round 3, the judges in rounds 1 and 2 were replaced with new judges for a blind taste test, similar to the end of round 2 in "Beat Bobby Flay" with judging who made a better version of the dish and the winner receiving $50,000. And as a result of the chefs not being able to describe their own dishes, Ted did so instead. Counting Bobby Flay, this is the first non-team episode to have more than the usual four chefs competing.
Appetizer: lemon meringue croissants, black garlic, scallops, grape soda
Entrée: New York strip steaks, piccalilli, Chinese broccoli, tuna-flavored sandwich crackers
Dessert: baked egg ring, pomegranates, shortbread cookies, chaat masala
Contestants:
Noam Bilitzer, Executive Chef who competed in 'Beat the Judge: Scott' (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jillian Moskites, Chef and Owner who competed in 'Beat the Judge: Marc' (eliminated after the entrée)
Justin Turner, Director of Hospitality who competed in 'Beat the Judge: Amanda' (eliminated after the dessert)
Tara Khattar, Private Chef and Consultant who competed in 'Beat the Judge: Maneet' (winner)
Notes: This is the first part of a 5-part champs vs. judges tournament featuring eight chefs and eight Chopped judges (all 16 of whom were past winners) who all competed in the Beat the Judge. Two chefs and two judges would compete in the finale for the largest prize offered in the show thus far: $100,000, which would be donated to "Turn Up! Fight Hunger" if a judge won. This episode had four chef competitors from "Beat The Judge", two of whom won their episodes. Chef Tara cut herself in the first round and contaminated her raw scallops which were thrown away. She managed to get extra scallops from Chefs Jillian and Noam.
Notes: This is the second part of a 5-part tournament. This episode featured four Chopped judges from past Beat the Judge episodes as contestants. Although she competed in a "Beat The Judge" episode, this is Chef Tiffani's first time competing in a regulation episode.
Dessert: unicorn milkshake, raspberries, concha, lap cheong
Contestants:
Nick Testa, Executive Chef who competed in 'Beat the Judge: Alex' (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jen Biesty, Chef & Owner who competed in 'Beat the Judge: Alex' (eliminated after the entrée)
Tristan Epps, Executive Chef who competed in 'Beat the Judge: Amanda' (eliminated after the dessert)
Demetrio Zavala, Executive Corporate Chef who competed in 'Beat the Judge: Tiffani' (winner)
Notes: This is the third part of a 5-part tournament. This episode had four 'Beat the Judge' competitors, with Chef Nick being the only past competitor who lost his episode (Chef Jen won his episode, but lost against Alex in the "Beat The Judge" bonus round). Chef Tristan had previously been mentored by Marcus Samuelsson (winner of the previous grudge match episode).
Notes: This is the fourth part of a 5-part tournament. This episode featured three Chopped judges from past "Beat the Judge" episodes and an "outsider". Stephen Coe was the winner of the 'Beat Bobby Flay' Chopped tournament (as well as competitor in several previous Chopped episodes). The "hootenanny" dish in round 1 is a baked dessert similar to a German pancake. The "zen garden" in round 3 was edible rocks (candy) on sugar "sand". Despite previously winning his "Beat The Judge" episode, this is Chef Marc's first win in a regulation episode.
Notes: This is the last part of the champs vs. judges tournament with 2 appetizer knockout rounds and a final entree round. The chefs competed head to head in the first round and the judges competed head to head in the second round with both rounds featuring the same ingredients; that guaranteed a judge and a chef champion in the third entree round. A coin toss decided which group chose the order for the first two rounds; the judges won the toss and chose to go second. All rounds lasted 30 minutes. Despite the judges losing, a smaller donation was made to ‘Turn Up! Fight Hunger’ in honor of Chef Marc's performance. Because he technically won his "Beat The Judge" episode, Chef Demetrio becomes Chopped's first 5-time winner by winning this episode.
Nick Leahy, Chef & Owner from Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sarah Heard, Co-Chef & Owner from Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Jason Zygmont, Chef & Owner from Nashville, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
Denevin Miranda, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This is the second in a series of meat-themed episodes. Pork was the featured protein in every round. Chef Sarah cut herself in the first round.
Scott Jones, Chef & Owner from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Billy Ngo, Chef & Owner from Sacramento, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Shorne Benjamin, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jordan Arcuri, Executive Chef from Nashville, TN (winner)
Notes: This is the third in a series of meat-themed episodes. Beef was the featured protein in every round. The tri-tip in the first round was given to the chefs as a whole piece. The beef fudge in the third round was chocolate fudge made with beef fat instead of butter.
Dessert: divorce cake, cinnamon bun spread, pineapple, dates
Contestants:
Malik Ali, Private Chef & Caterer from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Michael Morales, Executive Chef from Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Josh Sutcliff, Executive Chef from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Leksi Bunnell, Sous Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This is the first of four unconnected, emotionally themed episodes (spanning seasons 48 and 49) featuring things you eat when you're "hangry" (hungry & angry). The baskets in this episode had ingredients that represented getting dumped/heartbreak.
Appetizer: big burgers, avocados, ramen noodles, mimosa
Entrée: Philly cheesesteak, chicken tenders, pickles, Bloody Mary potato chips
Dessert: eggs benedict, watermelon, soda crackers, coconut water
Contestants:
Shaina Juliana, Chef and Owner from Bronx, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Hux Jones, Executive Chef from Knoxville, TN (eliminated after the entrée)
Taylor Hester, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Joe Cooke, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: This is the second of four unconnected, emotionally themed episodes featuring things you eat when you're "hangry". The baskets in this episode had fast food, alcohol themed ingredients, and/or remedies for hangovers. The judges claimed they drank the night before to accurately portray being hungover for the show.
Dessert: super spicy jawbreakers, hot sauce, camel milk, guava
Contestants:
Caroline Gutierrez, Private Chef from Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Garrett Wheeler, Executive Chef from Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the entrée)
Brandon Silva, Executive Chef from Houston, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Tesia Bunton, Chef Consultant from Atlanta, GA (winner)
Notes: This is the third of four unconnected, emotionally themed episodes featuring things you eat when you're "hangry". The baskets in this episode featured hot and spicy ingredients.
Ashley DeSilva, Executive Chef from Brunswick, ME (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jessica Kotula, Chef and Charcutier from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Nick Wilson, Chef and Owner from Pembroke, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Christopher Walker, Chef and Butcher from Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: This is the first part of a five-part outdoor tournament in Maine, centered around comfort foods. The winner of each episode advanced to the finale for a chance at $25,000. Each episode had a different theme; this one is bacon-focused dishes with bacon in every basket. The bacon beer cheese in the first round was beer cheese (with cheddar and swiss) in a bacon wrapped beer mug. The gelatin shots in the second round had vodka, caramel, and bacon bits inside with a gummy candy egg on top. A rainstorm interrupted the final round judging, shutting off power and limiting filming of the judge's discussion to vertical phone cameras.
Appetizer: deep fried burger, scotch bonnet peppers, peaches, sloppy Joe mix
Entrée: burger in a can, summer squash, short ribs, glazed doughnuts
Dessert: mustard ice cream, green apples, honeycomb, burger cupcakes
Contestants:
Johan Jensen, Chef and Owner from Stonington, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
D'Andre Miller, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Mitzi Jackson-Robinson, Personal Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Danny Rassi, Chef and Owner from North Conway, NH (winner)
Notes: This is the second part of a five-part outdoor tournament. The theme of this episode is some form of burgers in every basket. The chefs didn't have to make burgers in every round but they did have to be rich, comforting, burger-inspired dishes. In round 1, Chef D'Andre cut himself. The canned burger in round 2 was a cheeseburger with ketchup, mayonnaise, and pickles.
Appetizer: mactini, turnips, mini brie bites, corndog sushi
Entrée: mac and quiche, baby spinach, truffle pecorino, pot roast
Dessert: mac and cheese lava cake, figs, honey goat gouda, pancake mix
Contestants:
Melissa Chaiken, Chef & Co-Owner from Bangor, ME (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jason Whipland, Chef & Owner from Middletown, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Christopher Hensel, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Sarita Ekya, Chef & Owner from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This is the third part of a five-part outdoor tournament. The theme of this episode is some form of macaroni and cheese, and a different type of cheese, in every basket. In the first round, the "mactini" was just mac and cheese inside a large martini glass. The corndog sushi was like a regular corndog, but with a sushi roll (in this case a smoked salmon roll with all the fixings) instead of a hot dog. In round 1, Chef Jason cut himself and forgot a basket ingredient from one plate, but moved on because Chef Melissa did not transform some of her basket ingredients. The lava cake in the third round was a large mac & cheese fritter with a hot cheddar cheese center.
Austin Baker, Head Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Pietro Mazzella, Chef & Owner from Wayne, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
Steve Welch, Chef & Owner from Cambridge, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Stacy Mokes, Executive Sous Chef from Asbury Park, NJ (winner)
Notes: This is the fourth part of a five-part outdoor tournament. The theme of this episode is pizza in every round, both as a basket ingredient and as a dish. The four meat pizza in round one consisted of pepperoni, ham, sausage and bacon. The spaghetti pizza in round 2 was meatballs, cheese, and sauce on top of a baked spaghetti crust. The cereal pizza in round 3 was a pizza crust topped with cream cheese icing and colorful cereal.
Stacy Mokes, Executive Sous Chef from Asbury Park, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Sarita Ekya, Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Danny Rassi, Chef and Owner from North Conway, NH (eliminated after the dessert)
Christopher Walker, Chef and Butcher from Boston, MA (winner)
Notes: This is the final part of a five-part outdoor tournament and each past themed ingredient (pizza, bacon, burger, mac & cheese) was featured in the baskets. The "hot butt cappy" in round 1 was a capicola meat presented in a long Italian-style sub sandwich. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the grape jelly appeared to be Welch's brand. The "pizza cocktail" in round 2 was a version of a Bloody Mary with tomato and mozzarella garnish. The cinna burger in round 3 was a quadruple bacon cheeseburger with cinnamon rolls instead of burger buns.
Brandon Burr, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Richmond, VA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Rosanna Martinelli, Pediatric ICU Nurse from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Krissie Scott, Geriatric Care Nurse from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
Lorraine Wheeler, ICU Nurse from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This episode featured amateur cooks and paid tribute to nurses on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nurse Brandon cut himself in the first round.
Keith Batts, Chef & Caterer from Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
Hilda Ysusi, Executive Chef & Owner from The Woodlands, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Brian Poe, Chef & Owner from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Jamarr Massey, Corporate Executive Chef from Miami, FL (winner)
Notes: This is the last of four unconnected, emotionally themed episodes featuring things you eat when you're "hangry". The baskets in this episode had typical late night food staples.
Entrée: clam chowder, purple ninja radishes, leg of lamb, finger limes
Dessert: brown bread in a can, dried chamomile, plums, gorgonzola dulce
Contestants:
Woldy Reyes, Catering Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brittney Williams, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Kristen Harlach, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Eric Marshall, Private Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This is the first of a special five part, outdoor tournament in Maine for $50,000. Unlike past Chopped tournaments, this tournament features various special challenges doled out by Martha Stewart. For this episode, Martha reduced the pantry to a basic 20 ingredients. She swapped out the 20 ingredients in the first two rounds for pastry-based ingredients in the third round.
Dessert: potato candy, white nectarines, spruce tips, whipped coffee
Contestants:
Emshika Alberini, Chef & Owner from Littleton, NH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Paul Garberson, Executive Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
Julie Cutting, Chef & Owner from Portsmouth, NH (eliminated after the dessert)
Vladimir Lebrun, Executive Chef from Sangus, MA (winner)
Notes: This is the second part of the Martha Rules tournament. In this episode, Martha changed the amount of cook time partway into each round. The appetizer round was reduced to 15 minutes. The entrée round had an extra 5 minutes (35 minutes total) but there was also an extra ingredient in the form of a margarita made by Martha. This marks the first non 4 ingredient basket since season 7, as well as the first 5 ingredient basket since season 1. The dessert round lasted for however long it took Martha to make a lemon meringue pie (their time ended up being a little over 25 minutes). In the first round, Chef Vladimir cut himself.
Entrée: lobster rolls, romano beans, veal ribeyes, pickled watermelon rind
Dessert: apple brandy, currants, sauerkraut, artichoke cake
Contestants:
John DaSilva, Chef & Owner from Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Courtnee Futch, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
David Israelow, Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Jennifer Normant, Executive Chef from Newburyport, MA (winner)
Notes: This is the third part of the Martha Rules tournament. In this episode, Martha made contestants switch stations in the middle of every round. In round 1, she had David switch with Jennifer and made Courtnee switch with John. Then she made them switch back to their original stations. In round 2 she moved Jennifer to Courtnee's station, Courtnee went to David's station, and David moved to Jennifer's station. Then she made them go to a station they hadn't been to before: David on Courtnee's station, Jennifer on David's station, and Courtnee on Jennifer's station. In round 3 David and Jennifer switched three times, finishing at each others' station. Jennifer previously competed on Seasons 9 and 17 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2011 and 2017, first finishing 5th, then 6th.
James Kelly, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated mid-round 1) & William Lawrence, Executive Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after round 1) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Anthony Caldwell, Executive Chef & Owner from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Julie Cutting, Chef & Owner from Portsmouth, NH (introduced in round 3) (eliminated after the dessert)
Saba Wahid Duffy, Private Chef from Framingham, MA (winner)
Notes: This is the fourth part of the Martha Rules tournament. In this episode, the chefs were told they could be eliminated mid-round. Martha taste-tested components from everyone's stations and eliminated James Kelly in the middle of round 1. This marks the show's first mid-round elimination. A chef was also eliminated normally after the first round (counting the mid-round elimination, this is the first double elimination to occur in the first round). In the third round, Martha brought in a runner-up chef (Julie Cutting) from a previous Martha Rules round (Tick Tock!).
Eric Marshall, Private Chef from New York, NY (chopped 1st in entrée) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Vladimir Lebrun, Executive Chef from Sangus, MA (chopped 2nd in entrée) (eliminated after the entrée)
Jennifer Normant, Executive Chef from Newburyport, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
Saba Wahid Duffy, Private Chef from Framingham, MA (winner)
Notes: This is the final part of the Martha Rules tournament where the winner receives $50,000. There was a different challenge every round. In the first round Martha let each contestant pick a fourth ingredient from Maine's Earth Farm garden (Eric got mustard greens, Vlad got celery, Saba got kale, and Jennifer got lettuce). In the second round, they were directed to a separate table where Martha and the judges presented five cooked ingredients in a lobster bake and the contestants had to use at least 3 of them in their dish. This basket is the first ever Chopped basket where the chefs only had to use at least some, instead of all, of their basket ingredients. In the third round, the finalists had to milk cows to get their fresh milk. This was the second time in Chopped history where contestants were not chopped (the first being "Alton's Challenge, Grand Finale") and the first time where the non-elimination happened in round 1 with a double elimination in round 2.
Andrew Savoie, Chef and Owner from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Geronimo Lopez, Chef and Owner from San Antonio, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Chando Madrigal, Executive Chef and Owner from Sacramento, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Kiersten Gormeley, Executive Chef and Owner from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: In this episode the chefs had to make tacos in every round. Chef Andrew cut himself in round 1 and when the judges reviewed the footage, they determined the food was contaminated leading to him getting eliminated.
Ara Malekian, Chef and Pitmaster from Richmond, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chris Valdez, Chef and Owner from Miami, FL (eliminated after the entrée)
Margeaux Alcorta, Culinary Director from San Antonio, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Jonathan Beatty, Executive Chef from Atlanta, GA (winner)
Notes: This was part of a series of non-connected themed episodes where chefs cooked with foods popular during a certain time period. This episode highlighted foods from the 1960s.
Lee Frank, Chef and Owner from Exeter, NH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Cyndi Stanimirov, Chef and General Manager from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Michelle Tribble, Head Chef from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Kenyatta Ashford, Chef and Owner from Chattanooga, TN (winner)
Notes: This was part of a series of non-connected themed episodes where chefs cooked with foods popular during a certain time period; this episode highlighted foods from the 1990s. Chefs Cyndi and Michelle knew each other and previously competed on different seasons of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen; Cyndi competed on Season 11 in 2013, finishing in 4th place, while Michelle competed on Season 14 in 2015 and finished 3rd; the latter returned for Season 17 in 2017 and was the winner of that season. The lunch kit in the appetizer round contained crackers, mozzarella, and pepperoni. The canned pasta in the entree round was macaroni in a tomato sauce (despite having the brand obscured, it seemed to be Chef Boyardee).
Appetizer: sustainable squash, Little Neck clams, algae oil, black ants
Entrée: sunflowers, ostrich fillet, fonio, solar farm honey
Dessert: meatless breakfast sausage, pea protein milk, astronaut peaches, organic cacao powder
Contestants:
Rodrigo Ochoa, Executive Chef from Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Taylor Hurt, Chef from Hattiesburg, MS (eliminated after the entrée)
Joe Schafer, Executive Chef from Kennebunkport, ME (eliminated after the dessert)
Dan Jackson, Executive Chef from Chapel Hill, NC (winner)
Notes: This was part of a series of non-connected themed episodes where chefs cooked with foods popular during a certain time period. This episode featured food hypothesized to become popular in the year 3000. The end of this episode had a dedication to Chef Taylor Hurt who passed away in November 2020.
Dessert: livermush pudding, pickled garlic, Bartlett pears, tawny port
Contestants:
Megan Brown, Chef & Owner from Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brianna Cooper, Chef & Owner from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Diego Fernandez, Executive Chef from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Eric Spigner, Executive Chef from Dallas, TX (winner)
Notes: This is part 1 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets, aiming for one outrageous ingredient in each round suggested by viewers on social media. The winner of each heat went on to the finale where they competed for $25,000. This is the second Alton Brown masterminded tournament in the show's history. The M.R.E. in round 2 was chicken teriyaki.
Dessert: musk stick marshmallow tart, frozen rhubarb, rock candy, black limes
Contestants:
Sam Jones, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Mohan Kulasinghum, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Keesha O'Galdez, Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Leia Gaccione, Executive Chef & Owner from Morristown, NJ (winner)
Notes: This is part 3 of a 5-part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets, aiming for one outrageous ingredient in each round. Chef Mohan forgot a basket ingredient (cauliflower leaves) in the second round. Chef Keesha cut herself twice in the third round, slowing her down.
Lisa Spychala, Freelance Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Meaghan Gannon, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
Scott Rackliff, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Brandon Campney, Executive Chef from Morristown, NJ (winner)
Notes: This episode featured "man's best friend" and a different, larger set (the 'summertime' set, possibly The Art Factory in Paterson, NJ[1]). The competing chefs were all dog lovers who had to make the usual dishes along with a separate treat, using at least one basket ingredient, for a golden retriever named James. The chefs were given an extra 10 minutes in each round to account for making an extra doggie snack. To accommodate the requirement, all the baskets had ingredients that were safe for dogs to eat. The "doggie beer" in the second round was bone broth and the "cappuccino" in the third round was just whipped heavy cream.
Justin "JRob" Robinson, Chef & Owner from Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Joseph Quellar, Pit Master & Owner from Houston, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Kimberly Plafke, Production Manager & Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Larissa Da Costa, Private Chef from Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Notes: This is part 1 of a 5 part grill tournament with 16 chefs competing for a $25,000 prize. Each episode in the tournament had a theme; the baskets in this episode featured wild game. Unlike past grilling tournaments, this one was held indoors (inside the larger set they have been using in the past few episodes) and the chefs had large, open-fire grills. In the third round, Chef Kimberly forgot to plate a basket ingredient (gooseberries) on 2 of the judge's plates, leading to her being eliminated.
Notes: This is part 2 of a 5 part grill tournament. This episode's baskets featured pork. Guest judge Eric Adjepong has previously competed on seasons 16 and 17 of Top Chef and was a Chopped runner up in the episode "Chili Cook Off". Chef Zuri was a winner on Guy's Grocery Games.
Franco Vlasic, Co-Owner & Pitmaster from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Stacy Bareng, Chef & Owner from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Bret Lunsford, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Nicole Hicks, Chef & Owner from Atlanta, GA (winner)
Notes: This is part 3 of a 5 part grill tournament. This episode's baskets featured steaks (and steak related ingredients) in every round. Chef Stacy forgot a basket ingredient (watermelon) in round 1.
Entrée: octopus, dragon's tongue beans, prime rib roast, frozen fruit pops
Dessert: basque burnt cheesecake, chicken fried bacon, flame grapes, corn on the cob
Contestants:
Nicole Hicks, Chef & Owner from Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Zuri Resendiz, Executive Sous Chef from Denver, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
Larissa Da Costa, Private Chef from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Annisha Garcia, Chef de Cuisine from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This is the final part of this year's grill tournament. There was no official theme for the basket ingredients but all past tournament themes were represented in the baskets (wild game, seafood, steak, and pork).
Sam Scott and Brittney Brown, Private Chefs from Atlanta, GA and Detroit, MI (eliminated after the appetizer)
Rachel Snyder and Lee Jackson, Private Chefs from New York, NY and Charlotte, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
Brooke Baevsky and Matthew Wasson, Private Chefs from New York, NY and New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Camerron Dangerfield and Terence Harvey, Private Chefs from Huntsville, AL and New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This was a blind date team competition where 2 private chefs were paired up based on their interests and what they were looking for in a romantic partner. They met for the first time on the show and had to work together to try and win. This was the second match-making, blind date themed episode (the first one being Hungry for Love which aired in season 28). Chef Camerron had previously won Cutthroat Kitchen
Monique Burns, Private Chef from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Graham Calabria, Chef & Owner from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Zane Dearien, Executive Chef from Nashville, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
Kaleena Bliss, Executive Chef from Seattle, WA (winner)
Notes: This was part 1 of a 5 part tournament where the grand prize was a minimum of $25,000 (with a chance to win more). This casino themed tournament allowed chefs to play a game to change one of their basket ingredients for a mystery ingredient under a cloche. Odd numbers were "unlucky" (bad) ingredients and even numbers were "lucky" (good) ingredients. In round 1, Chef Zane rolled dice to swap out his rattlesnake and got duck tongues (odd number). Chef Monique rolled to replace her rattlesnake and she got Japanese eggplant (even number). In round 2, Chef Zane rolled to swap his goat leg for snow peas (even), Chef Kaleena rolled to swap her cheese for saffron (even), and Chef Graham rolled to replace his cheese with gelatin tuna salad (odd). In round 3, Chef Zane rolled to swap his vegan turkey for a century egg.
Jenessa Sneva, Chef & Co-Owner from Seattle, WA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Corey Rice, Consulting Chef & Owner from Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Andrew Foskey, Chef de Cuisine from Ojai, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Grace Goudie, Executive Chef from Arlington Heights, IL (winner)
Notes: This was part two of a five-part casino-themed tournament. In round one, all the chefs opted to roll the dice to switch out an ingredient. Chef Andrew swapped out his cookie dough doughnut and got canned haggis with lamb (odd number), Chef Grace swapped out her cod milt and got wagyu ribeyes (even number), Chef Corey swapped out his cocktail sauce and got Jonah crab claws (even), and Chef Jenessa swapped out cod milt and got natto (odd). In round two, Chef Grace swapped her cherry wax lips and got fish heads (odd), Chef Andrew swapped his sea cucumber and got alligator ribs (odd), and Chef Corey swapped his breakfast bowl and got bitter melon (odd). In round three, Chef Grace swapped her bottarga and got pear brandy, and Chef Andrew swapped his ketchup seasoning and got whacky flavored jelly beans (odd).
Raquel Ervin, Executive Chef from Birmingham, AL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nick Dugan, Executive Chef from Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the entrée)
Tajahi Cooke, Chef & Owner from Denver, CO (eliminated after the dessert)
Zoe Schor, Chef & Owner from Chicago, IL (winner)
Notes: This was part three of a five-part casino-themed tournament. In round 1 all the chefs rolled dice to swap their pork bung: Chef Zoe got chili dogs (odd number). Chef Nick got kohlrabi (even number), Chef Tajahi got pork brains in gravy (odd), and Chef Raquel got black garlic (even). In round two, Chef Zoe rolled to swap her spaghetti ring eggs for broccoli rabe (even). Chef Nick cut himself in the middle of the second round. In round three, both chefs rolled to swap their relish. Chef Tajahi got tomato soup (odd), and Chef Zoe got chocolate-covered strawberries (even).
Dessert: cotton candy burrito, red bananas, popcorn kernels, tuna jerky
Contestants:
Ross Pineda, Sous Chef from Queens, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nicholas Ugliarolo, Executive Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
Tiffani Ortiz, Chef & Owner from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Nichole Armstead, Executive Chef from Charlotte, NC (winner)
Notes: This was part four of a five-part casino-themed tournament. In round one, Chef Tiffani rolled to swap her purple noodles and she got Iberico ham (even number). In round two, Chef Nichole and Chef Nicholas rolled to swap their ambrosia salad. Nichole got sake (even), while Nicholas got sweet breads (odd). Also, Chef Tiffani rolled to swap her slot machine candy and got colatura di alici (even). In round three, Chef Nichole rolled to swap her tuna jerky and got whiskey truffles (even), while Chef Tiffani swapped her candy burrito and got blood pancakes (odd). With Nichole's victory, this marks the first Chopped tournament to have a woman win every preliminary round, thus ensuring an all-female tournament finale.
Nichole Armstead, Executive Chef from Charlotte, NC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Grace Goudie, Executive Chef from Arlington Heights, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Zoe Schor, Chef & Owner from Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert)
Kaleena Bliss, Executive Chef from Seattle, WA (winner)
Notes: This is the final part of the casino-themed tournament. While not the first all-female episode to occur in the series, it is the first Chopped tournament finale to have only female chefs competing. In every round, the chefs rolled the dice to add to or subtract from the grand prize. The numbers rolled would be multiplied by a thousand with even numbers (between $2,000 and $12,000) adding to the jackpot and odd numbers ($3,000 to $11,000) subtracted from the pot. In round one, Chef Zoe rolled dice to swap out her chirashi and got spicy chicken spread (odd number). Chef Nichole rolled to replace her vodka and she got durian fruit (odd). In round two, Chef Zoe rolled to swap her camel cheese and got blood oranges (even number). Chef Grace rolled to swap her vegan lobster and got mushroom ravioli (even). In round three, both chefs opted to swap their pickled pork skins. Chef Zoe got yeast extract spread (odd) and Chef Kaleena got cape gooseberries (even). The final prize amount was $40,000.
Jasmin Andrews, Executive Chef from Orlando, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Michael Woods, Executive Chef & Owner from Oakland, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Lisa Brooks, Executive Chef from Charlotte, NC (eliminated after the dessert)
Brian Jupiter, Executive Chef & Owner from New Orleans, LA (winner)
Notes: This was the first episode that had an all-African-American group of competitors and guest judge panel. The basket ingredients represented and celebrated black culinary staples.
Salimah Abdul-Hakim, Executive Chef from Cincinnati, OH (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jeremy Pyrzynski, Executive Chef from Berwyn, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Justin Groom, Private Chef from Seattle, WA (eliminated after the dessert)
Adrianna Siller, Freelance Chef from Tampa, FL (winner)
Notes: This was a viewers' choice episode. The basket ingredients were chosen by fans across social media and there was a short video in each round from Chopped fans explaining why they chose an unusual ingredient.
Ben Crookston, Executive Chef from Seattle, WA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Cole Dunlap, Chef and Owner from Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Lindsey Magee, Chef and Owner from Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the dessert)
Tam Patterson, Chef and Owner from Memphis, TN (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was BLT inspired dishes and every basket featuring versions of bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes. Chef Tam Patterson previously competed on and won Guy's Grocery Games.
Dessert: pie bites, rambutan, fish-shaped pretzels, mayhaw jelly
Contestants:
Nikita "Nik" Sanches, Chef and Owner from Detroit, MI (eliminated after the appetizer)
Carter Hach, Executive Chef from Nashville, TN (eliminated after the entrée)
Esther Stilwell, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Mai Giffard, Chef from Chicago, IL (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was making pie in every round, with some form of pie in every basket. In the first round, they had thirty minutes to make a savory hand pie. In the second round, they had to make a top crust for their pie. They got sixty minutes in the third round to make a whole, sliceable sweet pie.
Jayden Canady, Sous Chef from Orlando, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Charlotte De Bleecker, Line Cook from Cupertino, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Cat White, Sous Chef from St. Paul, MN (eliminated after the dessert)
Reuben Dhanawade, Sous Chef from Newark, DE (winner)
Notes: This was part one of a five-part tournament in which chefs competed for an opportunity to work for Chopped judges Maneet, Chris, or Scott. Throughout the tournament, the chefs were judged on their kitchen skills and work ethics in addition to the usual criteria of presentation, taste, and creativity. Additionally, each set of ingredients in the tournament was chosen by a judge; for this part, Chris chose the appetizer basket, Maneet chose the entree basket, and Scott chose the dessert basket. In the first round, Chef Jayden cut himself.
Beau LeMarbre, Sous Chef from Virginia Beach, VA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Shine Ou Yang, Sous Chef from Taichung, Taiwan (eliminated after the entrée)
Loic Sany, Chef de Cuisine from Washington, D.C. (eliminated after the dessert)
Mat Espiritu, Sous Chef from Santa Monica, CA (winner)
Notes: This was part two of a five-part tournament in which chefs competed for an opportunity to work for Chopped judges Maneet, Chris, or Scott. For this part, Chris chose the appetizer basket, Maneet chose the entree basket, and Scott chose the dessert basket.
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"Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Battle 3"
Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos
June 14, 2022 (2022-06-14)
Ingredients:
Appetizer: araucana eggs, green romano beans, pink snack cakes, goat brains
Aubrey Allen, Sous Chef from Chicago, IL (eliminated after the appetizer)
DeAndre Smith, Private Chef from Denver, CO (eliminated after the entrée)
Alex Herman, Sous Chef from St. Louis, MO (eliminated after the dessert)
Francisco "Paco" Moran, Sous Chef from Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Notes: This was part three of a five-part tournament in which chefs competed for an opportunity to work for Chopped judges Maneet, Chris, or Scott. For this part, Maneet chose the appetizer basket, Scott chose the entree basket, and Chris chose the dessert basket.
Entrée: Korean hotdogs, pears, cherry cola, tilefish
Dessert: rosewater syrup, dragon fruit, candied fruit slices, camel jerky
Contestants:
Michael Sabatino, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Angel Ortega, Junior Sous Chef from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Kevin Cardenas, Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Lauren Windham, Lead Line Cook from Atlanta, GA (winner)
Notes: This was part four of a five-part tournament in which chefs competed for an opportunity to work for Chopped judges Maneet, Chris, or Scott. For this part, Scott chose the appetizer basket, Chris chose the entree basket, and Maneet chose the dessert basket.
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"Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Finale"
Scott Conant, Maneet Chauhan, and Chris Santos
June 28, 2022 (2022-06-28)
Ingredients:
Appetizer: street corn ravioli, baby bok choy, monkfish liver, yuzu kosho
Entrée: 'o pere 'o musso, green chickpeas, pork crown roast, chunky peanut butter
Dessert: Indian burfi, jackfruit, hot chicken ice cream sandwich, feni
Contestants:
Lauren Windham, Lead Line Cook from Atlanta, GA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Reuben Dhanawade, Sous Chef from Newark, DE (eliminated after the entrée)
Mat Espiritu, Sous Chef from Santa Monica, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Francisco "Paco" Moran, Sous Chef from Los Angeles, CA (winner)
Notes: This was part five of a five-part tournament in which chefs competed for an opportunity to work for Chopped judges Maneet, Chris, or Scott. For the finale, Chris chose the appetizer basket, Scott chose the entree basket, and Maneet chose the dessert basket. Chef Windham left the corn ravioli off her dish in the appetizer round, which resulted in her elimination. Upon his victory, Chef Moran opted to become the sous chef to Scott at his restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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"Tiny But Mighty"
Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, and Justin Sutherland
October 25, 2022 (2022-10-25)
Ingredients:
Appetizer: littleneck clams, pineapple tomatillos, cocktail franks, mini pancake stack
Jonathan Shuler, Executive Chef (eliminated after the appetizer)
Josue Pena, Executive Chef from Miami, FL (eliminated after the entrée)
Alex Gregoire, Executive Chef from Brittany, France, and Las Vegas, NV (eliminated after the dessert)
Olivia "Liv" Hurst, Executive Chef from Atlanta, GA (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was using tiny ingredients to create dishes that have big flavors to them. Judge Marc Murphy introduces the theme of the episode rather than Ted.
Dessert: gummy watermelon, star fruit, toffee chips, empanada dough
Contestants:
Molly Behnke, Private Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
Danny Gordon, Chef & Owner from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Mateo Mackbee, Chef & Owner from New Orleans, LA (eliminated after the dessert)
Roberto Centeno, Executive Chef from Phoenix, AZ (winner)
Notes: The theme of this episode was grilling every mystery basket ingredient in every round. Unlike most grilling episodes, the chefs were allowed to use the ovens. In the second round, Chef Gordon cut his hand. The BBQ sundae in the second round was layers of couscous, mashed potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, and BBQ sauce in a mason jar made to look like an ice cream sundae. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the pork loin in the second round was Switt brand.
Notes: Four young home cooks with high social media followings on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram compete. They are given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20.
Dessert: pie cake, pomegranates, pecans, candy corn punch
Contestants:
Joshua Martin, Math Teacher from Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ryan Gholson, Music Teacher from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
Jessica Snyder, Math Teacher from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Kathleen Cluchey, History & Science Teacher from Fort Worth, TX (winner)
Notes: This episode was a Thanksgiving-themed episode featuring four home cooks who were also teachers. They are given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20.
Appetizer: beef ravioli in a can, king trumpet mushrooms, playing card cookies, caviar service
Entrée: pork uterus, okra, hoisin sauce, truffle mac and cheese
Dessert: wafer cigars, rotisserie chicken, cherries, espresso martini
Contestants:
Sami Rodriguez, Chef & Owner (eliminated after the appetizer)
Day Joseph, Chef de Cuisine (eliminated after the entrée)
Andy Knudson, Executive Chef (eliminated after the dessert)
Katherine "Kat" Turner, Chef & Partner (winner)
Notes: This was part one of a five-part tournament in which the grand prize was a minimum of $25,000 (with a chance to win more). This casino-themed tournament allowed chefs to bet on and play a game of roulette to exchange one of their basket ingredients for new ingredients hidden under golden (lucky) or black (unlucky) cloches. Unsuccessful bets on red or black resulted in choosing from "unlucky" (bad) ingredients, while successful bets resulted in choosing from "lucky" (good) ingredients. However, the dessert round became a "double down" round with a twist. In addition to the roulette wheel, the chefs were given a second chance if they lost at it. They could either choose an unlucky ingredient or instead play the slots at a slot machine for another chance at choosing a lucky ingredient. But if they lost at the slots, as well, then they would be given the worst, unluckiest possible ingredient available. In the appetizer round, Chef Sami spun the wheel to swap out his playing card cookies for yuzu (by successfully betting on red), and Chef Kat spun the wheel to replace her ravioli in a can with croissants (by successfully betting on black). In the entrée round, Chef Kat spun the wheel to swap her pork uterus for black chicken (by unsuccessfully betting on black), Chef Day spun the wheel to swap her hoisin sauce for a charcuterie board (by successfully betting on red), and Chef Andy spun the wheel to replace his pork uterus with limburger cheese (by unsuccessfully betting on black). In the dessert round, Chef Andy spun the wheel to swap his rotisserie chicken for fermented butter (by unsuccessfully betting on black), and Chef Kat spun the wheel to swap her own rotisserie chicken for cow eyeballs (by first unsuccessfully betting on red and then losing at the slot machine).
Terri Allen, Chef & Owner from Kansas City, MO (eliminated after the appetizer)
Alex Lira, Chef & Owner from Charleston, SC (eliminated after the entrée)
Alexandra Jones, Chef de Cuisine (eliminated after the dessert)
Kirsten Shaw Schmitt, Private Chef (winner)
Notes: This was part two of a five-part tournament. In the appetizer round, all four chefs chose to swap out their pork blood, with Chef Terri swapping hers for roasted bone marrow (by successfully betting on red), Chef Alexandra swapping hers for Chinese broccoli (by successfully betting on red), Chef Kirsten swapping hers for Cornish hens (by successfully betting on black), and Chef Alex swapping his for heirloom tomatoes (by successfully betting on black). In the entrée round, Chef Alexandra swapped her chitlins for circus peanuts (by unsuccessfully betting on red), Chef Kirsten swapped her chitlins for chocolate-covered onions (by unsuccessfully betting on red), and Chef Alex swapped his cotton candy burrito for Hen of the Woods mushrooms (by successfully betting on black). In the dessert round, both chefs chose to swap out their garlic juice, with Chef Kirsten swapping hers for vanilla bean paste (by successfully betting on red), and Chef Alexandra swapping hers for salted caramels (by successfully betting on black).
Dessert: pork and gelatin, figs, long peppers, Vegas ice cream sundae
Contestants:
Jim Armstrong, Executive Chef (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brittany Allen, Sous Chef from Miami Beach, FL (eliminated after the entrée)
Josh Blum, Private Chef from Miami Beach, FL (eliminated after the dessert)
Samantha "Sam" Quintero, Chef (winner)
Notes: This was part three of a five-part tournament. In the appetizer round, Chef Sam swapped her marshmallows for skirt steak (by successfully betting on red), Chef Jim swapped his twenty-four-karat chicken wings for lamb leg steaks (by successfully betting on black), Chef Josh swapped his stargazy pie for opah (by successfully betting on black), and Chef Brittany swapped her marshmallows for olive soup (by unsuccessfully betting on black). In the entrée round, all three chefs chose to swap out their cured tuna hearts, with Chef Brittany swapping hers for freeze-dried ice cream sandwiches (by unsuccessfully betting on red), Chef Josh swapping his for pork belly (by successfully betting on red), and Chef Sam swapping hers for gummy sushi (by unsuccessfully betting on red). In the dessert round, Chef Josh swapped out his pork and gelatin for a whole chicken in a can (by unsuccessfully betting on red and then losing at the slots).
Entrée: eel, bok choy, porterhouse steaks, corn mousse cake
Dessert: hangover burger, aloe vera leaf, oatmeal, chocolate casino chips
Contestants:
Ashley Sweeten, Chef de Cuisine & Partner (eliminated after the appetizer)
Natascha Hess, Chef & Owner (eliminated after the entrée)
Jorge Gomez, Chef & Owner (eliminated after the dessert)
Ann Kim, Executive Chef (winner)
Notes: This was part four of a five-part tournament. In the appetizer round, Chef Ann swapped her goat water for tuna casserole (by unsuccessfully betting on red), Chef Jorge swapped his vodka cranberry for branzino (by successfully betting on black), and Chef Natascha swapped her wasabi root for duck confit (by successfully betting on red). In the entrée round, all three chefs chose to swap out their eel, with Chef Ann swapping hers for Kauai sweet prawns (by successfully betting on red), Chef Natascha swapping hers for twice-baked potatoes (by successfully betting on red), and Chef Jorge swapping his for baby corn (by successfully betting on black). In the dessert round, both chefs chose swap out their aloe vera leaves, with Chef Ann swapping hers for pears (by unsuccessfully betting on red, but then winning at the slots), and Chef Jorge swapping his for a crepe cake (by successfully betting on black). With her victory, Chef Ann guarantees a second all-female Casino Royale finale.
Katherine "Kat" Turner, Chef & Partner (eliminated after the appetizer)
Kirsten Shaw Schmitt, Private Chef (eliminated after the entrée)
Ann Kim, Executive Chef (eliminated after the dessert)
Samantha "Sam" Quintero, Chef (winner)
Notes: This is the final part of a five-part tournament. This is the second Chopped tournament finale to have only female chefs competing. In every round, the chefs played the slots to add to or subtract from the grand prize. Dollar signs would add $5,000 to the pot, while cleavers would subtract just as much from it. In the appetizer round, the chefs got three dollar signs, adding $15,000 total. In the entrée round, the chefs got two dollar signs and a cleaver, adding $5,000 total. In the dessert round, the chefs got two dollar signs and an empty payline, adding $10,000 total and bringing the final pot to a grand total of $55,000. In the appetizer round, Chef Kat swapped her money mints for halibut filets (by successfully betting on red), Chef Kirsten swapped her buffalo chicken fries for alligator hearts (by unsuccessfully betting on black), Chef Sam swapped her buffalo chicken fries for duck bills (by unsuccessfully betting on red), and Chef Ann swapped her buffalo chicken fries for broccoli rabe (by successfully betting on red). In the entrée round, Chef Kirsten swapped her fish maw for brownie hotdogs (by unsuccessfully betting on red). In the dessert round, Chef Ann swapped her liver cheese for mustard ice cream (by unsuccessfully betting on red).
Dessert: pork neck bones, pickled ginger, cranberries, apple cider doughnuts
Contestants:
Amanda Lowry, Private Chef & Caterer (eliminated after the appetizer)
Zev Bennett, Corporate Chef (eliminated after the entrée)
Winnie Yee-Lakhani, Owner & Pit Madam, Orange County, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Oscar Padilla, Executive Chef (winner)
Notes: Every mystery basket included a pork product. Chef Winnie had previously competed on the third season of BBQ Brawl, where she came in second place on Team Jet Tila.
Tess Kim (Medically Evacuated) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Giuseppe Bellacetin (eliminated after the entrée)
Bre Jackson (eliminated after the dessert)
Andrew Sargent (winner)
Notes: Chef Kim cut herself in the middle of Round 1 and missed plating her dishes. Due to the severity of her cut, she was medically evacuated before tasting. This marks the fourth time a contestant failed to plate anything, this instance being the second time it's been due to a cut. This also marks the first time a contestant has been forced to quit due to an injury.
Jeff Mauro (TNFNS season 7 winner) (Sandwich King) (Charity: Opportunity Knocks – River Forest, IL) (eliminated after the appetizer)
Amy Finley (TNFNS season 3 winner) (The Gourmet Next Door) (Charity: The Lois Merrill Foundation – San Diego, CA) (eliminated after the entrée)
Melissa d'Arabian (TNFNS season 5 winner) (Ten Dollar Dinners) (Charity: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – New York, NY) (eliminated after the dessert)
Aarti Sequeira (TNFNS season 6 winner) (Aarti Party) (Charity: Central City Community Outreach – Los Angeles, CA) (winner)
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.
Entrée: California halibut, sauerkraut, frozen french fries, Mexican chorizo
Dessert: oil-cured black olives, peaches, piloncillo, chocolate graham cracker pies
Contestants:
Jennifer Duncan, Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Ranch BBQ/Pitmaster, Smoked To The Bone BBQ Team, Gilbert, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tommy Duncan, Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Ranch BBQ, Gilbert, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
Galen Zamarra, Chef and Restaurateur, Mas (Farmhouse), New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, Competitive Barbecue Champion, St. Petersburg, FL (advances to final round) (winner)
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. The yak steaks in the first basket appeared to be top sirloin steaks.
Dessert: ham steaks, mangos, corn bread, ricotta cheese
Contestants:
Staci Graves Jett, Caterer & BBQ Pit Master, Hog Heaven, Brooksville, KY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Randy Pauly, Firefighter & BBQ Pit Champ, Holy Cow Cookers, Pearland, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Danielle Dimovski, Competitive BBQ Champ, Diva Q BBQ, Barrie, Ontario, Canada (eliminated after the dessert)
Chris Hart, Competitive BBQ Champ & Author, Wicked Good Barbecue, Boston, MA (winner)
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. Chef Chris forgot the ricotta in round 3, but was given the win based on the performance of his entire meal.
Dessert: acorn squash, chocolate cupcakes, bananas, ras el hanout
Contestants:
Candy Sue Weaver, Competitive BBQ Champ, BBQ Delight, Pine Bluff, AR (eliminated after the appetizer)
Matty Melehes, Chef de Cuisine, Q Roadhouse Brewing Co., Jackson, WY (eliminated after the entrée)
Mary Brent "M.B." Galyean, Expedition Chef, Charleston, WV (eliminated after the dessert)
Stan Hays, Pit Master, County Line Smokers, Pleasant Hill, MO (winner)
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.
Appetizer: Spanish red shrimp, feta cheese, asparagus, brisket ice cream
Entrée: lobsters, carrot ketchup, dandelion greens, cheese and jalapeño sausage
Dessert: fruit skewers, quick pan popcorn, amaretto, panatone
Contestants:
Donna Fong, Competitive BBQ Champ, Butcher's Daughter BBQ, Alameda, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tom Spaulding, Live Fire Catering, 1843 Live Fire Catering, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Harry Soo, Competitive BBQ Champ, Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Leslie Roark Scott, Competitive BBQ Champ & Chef, Ubon's, Yazoo City, MS (winner)
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.
Leslie Roark Scott, Competitive BBQ Champ & Chef, Ubon's, Yazoo City, MS (eliminated after the appetizer)
Chris Hart, Competitive BBQ Champ & Author, Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Stan Hays, Pit Master, County Line Smokers, Pleasant Hill, MO (eliminated after the dessert)
Angie Mar, Executive Chef, Beatrice Inn, New York, NY (winner)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. This is the first episode where three chefs compete in the Appetizer round and the two chefs compete in the Entree round.
Secrets of Winning (2015)
No. overall
No. in season
Title
Judges
Original air date
S16
TBA
"Secrets of Winning"
N/A, N/A, and N/A
December 22, 2015 (2015-12-22)
Ingredients:
Appetizer: N/A
Entrée: N/A
Dessert: N/A
Contestants:
N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
N/A (winner)
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.
Bryan Moscatello, Executive Chef, Calistoga Ranch, Saint Helena, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Ashley Pado, Corporate Chef, Certified Angus Beef® Brand, Wooster, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Chad Rosenthal, Chef & Restaurateur, The Lucky Well, Ambler, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
Jonathon Sawyer, Chef & Restaurateur, The Greenhouse Tavern, Trentina and Noodlecat, Cleveland, OH (winner)
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.
Nate Berrigan-Dunlop, Executive Chef, Penrose Restaurant, Oakland, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Karen Mitchell, Executive Chef, Palm Restaurant, Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
Christopher Schobel, Chef & Restaurateur, Fat Daddy's Smokehouse, Kihei, HI (eliminated after the dessert)
Sophina Uong, Executive Chef, Revival Bar & Kitchen, Berkeley, CA (winner)
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.
Dessert: chocolate trifle, poached pears, slab bacon, pistachios in the shell
Contestants:
Charles Grund, Corporate Chef, Hill Country Barbecue Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
Brian Bruns, Executive Sous Chef, Spiaggia Restaurant & Café, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
Jason Bergeron, Executive Chef, Tavistock Restaurant Collection, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Daniel Gomez Sanchez, Executive Sous Chef, La Toque, Napa, CA (winner)
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.
Appetizer: tri-tip, hen of the woods mushrooms, avocados, rose petal confit
Entrée: red snapper, grape leaves, Meyer lemonade, beets
Dessert: olive oil cake, cheddar cheese, gala apples, salted caramel
Contestants:
Ken Hess, Chef & Pitmaster, Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, Decatur, AL (eliminated after the appetizer)
Tracy Anderson, Pitmaster & Owner, Woodhouse BBQ, Napa, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
Chrissy Camba, Chef & Owner, Maddy's Dumpling House, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert)
Tony Maws, Chef & Restaurateur, Craigie on Main/Kirkland Tap and Trotter, Cambridge/Somerville, MA (winner)
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.
Tony Maws, Chef & Restaurateur, Craigie on Main/Kirkland Tap and Trotter, Cambridge/Somerville, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
Jonathon Sawyer, Chef & Restaurateur, The Greenhouse Tavern, Trentina and Noodlecat, Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
Daniel Gomez Sanchez, Executive Sous Chef, La Toque, Napa, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
Sophina Uong, Executive Chef, Revival Bar & Kitchen, Berkeley, CA (winner)
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.
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. Chef Andy competed on Season 6 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2009, finishing in 8th place.
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.
Dessert: Churros, mesquite powder, Scamorza cheese, dragon fruit
Contestants:
Marco Niccoli (eliminated after the appetizer)
Nikki Martin (eliminated after the entrée)
Joanna Dunn (eliminated after the dessert)
Jim "Big Jim" Stancil (winner)
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. Chef Joanna competed on Season 3 of Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen in 2007, finishing in 9th place.
Jeremy Williams, Pit Master & Co-Owner from Kansas City, MO (eliminated after the appetizer)
Craig Carter, Pit Master from Kansas City, MO (eliminated after the entrée)
Katey Magee, Chef from Kansas City, MO (eliminated after the dessert)
Stephanie Wilson, Pit Master & BBQ team Co-Owner from Kansas City, MO (winner)
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'sspicy black beans (a long-time sponsor of Chopped).
Jerry Stephenson Jr., Pit Master and Owner from Johnston County, NC (eliminated after the appetizer)
Christopher Prieto, Pit Master and Owner from Knightdale, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
Melanie Dunia, Executive Chef from Raleigh, NC (eliminated after the dessert)
Adam Hughes, Pit Master from Edenton, NC (winner)
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.
Claire Campbell, Pitmaster from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
Walter Crutchfield, Jr., Chef and Owner from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the entrée)
Ernie Mellor, Pitmaster and Restaurant Owner from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
Melvin "Boots" Johnson, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)
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.
Dessert: beef sausage, ruby red grapefruit, Texas pecan cake, Belgian-style wheat ale
Contestants:
Sloan Rinaldi, Pit Master and Owner from Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Carlo Casanova, Pit Master from San Antonio, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
Esaul Ramos, Pit Master and Owner from San Antonio, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
Leonard Botello, Pit Master and Owner from Brenham, TX (winner)
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).
Leonard Botello, Pit Master and Owner from Brenham, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
Adam Hughes, Pit Master from Edenton, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
Stephanie Wilson, Pit Master & Co-Owner from Kansas City, MO (eliminated after the dessert)
Melvin "Boots" Johnson, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)
Notes: This is the finale of 2018'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.
Just Desserts (2020)
No. overall
No. in season
Title
Judges
Original air date
S38
TBA
"Just Desserts: Celebrities"
N/A, N/A, and N/A
March 30, 2020 (2020-03-30)
Ingredients:
Appetizer: N/A
Entrée: N/A
Dessert: N/A
Contestants:
N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
N/A (winner)
Notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously-aired episodes.
Entrée: a bowl of ice cream, espresso, judge's note
Dessert: cleaver, champagne, champagne flute
Contestants:
N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
N/A (winner)
Notes: Ted Allen hosted this special Holiday themed compilation episode featuring highlights from previously-aired episodes, both holiday and non-holiday. Throughout the episode, Ted opened baskets featuring tongue-in-cheek ingredients for simple holiday treats: the first basket was for a holiday variant on the Moscow Mule cocktail, the second basket was for a simple affogato, and the third basket allowed for Ted to simply use the cleaver to chop off the top of the champagne bottle.
^"How Chopped Fans Really Feel About the New Set". 5 August 2021.
External links
Chopped episode guide at FoodNetwork.com
Chopped Junior episode guide at FoodNetwork.com
May 14, 2023
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This article is about Chopped USA For Chopped Canada see Chopped Canada Episode Guide For Chopped Junior see List of Chopped Junior episodes For Chopped Sweets see List of Chopped Sweets episodes This is the list of episodes for the Food Network competition reality series Chopped beginning with season 41 New episodes are broadcast on Tuesdays at 8 p m ET Contents 1 Series overview 2 Episodes 2 1 Season 41 2018 20 2 2 Season 42 2018 20 2 3 Season 43 2019 20 2 4 Season 44 2019 20 2 5 Season 45 2020 2 6 Season 46 2020 2 7 Season 47 2020 21 2 8 Season 48 2020 21 2 9 Season 49 2020 21 2 10 Season 50 2021 22 2 11 Season 51 2021 2022 2 12 Season 52 2022 2 13 Season 53 2022 2 14 Season 54 2022 2023 2 15 Season 55 2023 3 Specials 3 1 Food Networks Stars 2012 3 2 Grill Masters Tournament 2012 3 3 Grill Masters Tournament 2015 3 4 Chopped Impossible 2015 3 5 Secrets of Winning 2015 3 6 Grill Masters Napa 2016 3 7 Grill Masters Tournament 2017 3 8 Just Desserts 2018 3 9 Grill Masters Tournament 2018 3 10 Just Desserts 2020 3 11 A Very Chopped Holiday 2020 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksSeries overview EditSeasonEpisodesOriginally airedFirst airedLast aired113January 13 2009 2009 01 13 April 7 2009 2009 04 07 213June 16 2009 2009 06 16 September 29 2009 2009 09 29 313October 13 2009 2009 10 13 March 9 2010 2010 03 09 413April 6 2010 2010 04 06 July 13 2010 2010 07 13 513July 20 2010 2010 07 20 November 28 2010 2010 11 28 612January 4 2011 2011 01 04 April 26 2011 2011 04 26 710May 3 2011 2011 05 03 July 5 2011 2011 07 05 89July 12 2011 2011 07 12 December 6 2011 2011 12 06 913August 30 2011 2011 08 30 December 13 2011 2011 12 13 1013December 20 2011 2011 12 20 May 29 2012 2012 05 29 1113February 7 2012 2012 02 07 November 25 2012 2012 11 25 1213June 5 2012 2012 06 05 November 20 2012 2012 11 20 1312September 4 2012 2012 09 04 February 26 2013 2013 02 26 1413January 6 2013 2013 01 06 May 5 2013 2013 05 05 1513April 2 2013 2013 04 02 July 23 2013 2013 07 23 1613June 2 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25 2022 2022 10 25 Episodes EditSeasons 1 20Seasons 21 40This list has been split for improved performance Season 41 2018 20 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date5101 Ultimate Redemption Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphyDecember 11 2018 2018 12 11 Ingredients Appetizer goat chops escarole pickled eggs beet hummus Entree capon pak choi michelada mix raisin bran Dessert mega cookie sandwich Brazil nuts Korean milk soda wild strawberries in syrupContestants Seis Kamimura Executive Chef from Seattle WA Chopped Beat Bobby Flay Tournament eliminated after the appetizer Nick Wallace Executive Chef from Jackson MS Alton s Challenge Tournament eliminated after the entree Lynnae Oxley Loupe Chef and Pitmaster from Portland OR Gold Medal Games Tournament eliminated after the dessert Stephen Coe Executive Chef from Plymouth MA Grill Masters 2017 Tournament winner Notes This episode featured runners up from various multi episode Chopped tournaments who didn t win their final rounds 5112 Game On Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianJanuary 29 2019 2019 01 29 Ingredients Appetizer Wagyu beef norwis potatoes pickled avocados nacho cheesecake Entree jalapeno jelly shots red cabbage chili dog bread chicken drumsticks Dessert soft pretzel dough kumquats beer sangria reuben egg rollsContestants Jennifer Bajsel Owner amp Executive Chef from Dallas TX eliminated after the appetizer Aaron Morrisey Sous Chef from Edgewater NJ eliminated after the entree Stephen Hayek Owner amp Executive Chef from Highlands NJ eliminated after the dessert John Bedingfield Executive Chef from Baltimore MD winner Notes Each basket had typical sports football fan food 5123 Three Cheers for Chocolate Martha Stewart Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianFebruary 5 2019 2019 02 05 Ingredients Appetizer dark chocolate ketchup lychee corn chips dark chocolate blackout cake Entree milk chocolate pot de creme rainier cherries duck livers giant milk chocolate treat Dessert white chocolate truffle tower apricots aleppo pepper white hot chocolateContestants Michelle Poteaux Pastry Chef amp Owner from Alexandria VA eliminated after the appetizer Julian Plyter Pastry Chef amp Owner from New York NY eliminated after the entree Dan Huynh Executive Pastry Chef from Cupertino CA eliminated after the dessert Melodie Asseraf Pastry Chef amp Owner from New York NY winner 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 5134 Bacon Burgers and Beer Angie Mar Maneet Chauhan and Marcus SamuelssonMay 21 2019 2019 05 21 Ingredients Appetizer pork belly cheese curds purple baby Brussels sprouts bacon roses Entree gourmet burger blend pickled watermelon rind iceberg lettuce french fry coated onion rings Dessert stout beer chocolate ice cream nectarines pub cookies reaper chili beerContestants Nicole Roarke Chef Consultant from Long Island NY eliminated after the appetizer Jonathan Shepard Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Diego Sanchez Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Brittany Rescigno Head Chef from Sunnyvale CA winner Notes The theme of this episode was bacon in the appetizer round burger ingredients with a requirement to make burgers in the entree round and beer in the dessert round The gourmet burger blend was a blend of short rib brisket and flat iron 5145 Just Add Cheese Alex Guarnaschelli Marcus Samuelsson and Liz ThorpeJune 4 2019 2019 06 04 Ingredients Appetizer Philly cheesesteak bowl lemon soda Italian sausage herbed goat cheese Entree deep dish pizza Canadian bacon queen weaver ants Pico Melero Dessert mac amp cheese grilled cheese honeycrisp apples salted caramel Alpine cheeseContestants Zack Davis Wooldridge Executive Chef from San Francisco CA eliminated after the appetizer Laura Meyer Head Pizzaiolo from Sacramento CA eliminated after the entree Rahaf Amer Executive Chef from Nashville TN eliminated after the dessert Lanfranco Paliotti Head Chef from Brooklyn NY winner Notes This was a cheese themed episode with cheese in every basket The lemon soda in the first round was an Italian style limonata despite having the brand name obscured it seemed to be San Pellegrino The ants in the second round were dried and flavored with basil 5156 Holy Bologna Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Maneet ChauhanJune 18 2019 2019 06 18 Ingredients Appetizer bologna cake tomato soup celtuce Cerignola olives Entree beef kidneys stroopwafels ramps snow fungus soup Dessert kransekake key limes green almonds rose syrupContestants Kat Britt Lead Line Cook from Nashville TN eliminated after the appetizer Doug Rodrigues Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the entree Roseanne Roe DiLeo Chef amp Food Director from Dallas TX eliminated after the dessert Jay Rohlfing Executive Chef from Towson MD winner Notes Chef Roe previously competed on Seasons 13 and 18 of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2014 and 2018 first finishing 5th then 10th 5167 Plum Fantastic Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian and Marcus SamuelssonJune 25 2019 2019 06 25 Ingredients Appetizer kinome raspberry wasabi mustard buffalo potato tots chicken hearts Entree guinea hen mixed oca nopales O pere e o musso Dessert micro lemongrass strawberry cream liqueur sour plums Dutch baby pancakesContestants Cara Nance Executive Chef from Barrington RI eliminated after the appetizer Marlee Belmonte Sous Chef from San Francisco CA eliminated after the entree Sam Badolato Estate Winery Chef from Sonoma CA eliminated after the dessert Leo Asaro Executive Chef from Boston MA winner Notes In the second round O pere e o musso is described by the judges as a Naples street food made of boiled pig snout and pig foot 5178 Culinary Fireworks Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian and Marcus SamuelssonJuly 2 2019 2019 07 02 Ingredients Appetizer watermelon tequila keg seafood corn dogs patriotic deviled eggs corn on the cob Entree cowboy steaks firecracker mizuna antipasti kebabs star spangled spaghetti Dessert mustard amp ketchup cake raspberries graham crackers candy coated chocolatesContestants Ross Scofield Chef amp Owner from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the appetizer Kalen Jane Restaurant Consultant amp Chef from Fort Worth TX eliminated after the entree Ed Evans Executive Chef from Hanover MD eliminated after the dessert Ben Merritt Chef amp Owner from Fort Worth TX winner Notes The baskets in this episode celebrated American summertime food The patriotic eggs in round 1 the star spangled spaghetti in round 2 and the candy chocolates in round 3 were dyed red white and blue 5189 Take the Cake Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Marcus SamuelssonJuly 23 2019 2019 07 23 Ingredients Appetizer scallops galangal marsh snail vinegar croissant tacos Entree soft shell crabs culantro turkey eggs baby bananas Dessert Swedish princess cake green strawberries lavender mints Basmati riceContestants Josh Cohen Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Mona Michael Chef amp Owner from San Francisco CA eliminated after the entree Juan Rodriguez Chef amp Owner from Fort Worth TX eliminated after the dessert Rashad Armstead Chef amp Owner from Oakland CA winner 51910 So Sumac Me Marcus Samuelsson Alex Guarnaschelli and Chris SantosAugust 13 2019 2019 08 13 Ingredients Appetizer kibbeh nayeh lemon meringue tart Persian cucumbers roti Entree monkfish tails asparagus sumac umeboshi Dessert dragon fruit cured egg yolks piloncillo butter crackersContestants Al McLean Executive Chef from Natick MA eliminated after the appetizer Yasi Sapp Executive Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the entree Kristina Preka Culinary Director from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Xavier Santiago Executive Chef from Manchester CT winner 52011 Tendon Loving Care Marcus Samuelsson Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosFebruary 11 2020 2020 02 11 Ingredients Appetizer beef tendon bok choy fried persimmon pea milk Entree lomo Iberico Chinese okra king oyster mushrooms pinto beans amp cheese Dessert apple tarte Tatin mangos preserved yogurt graham crackersContestants Tony Camilleri Executive Chef from West Hartford CT eliminated after the appetizer Desiree Simon Private Chef amp Caterer from New York NY eliminated after the entree Anoosh Shariat Executive Chef and Owner from Louisville KY eliminated after the dessert Eliza Martin Chef amp Culinary Instructor from San Francisco CA winner Notes This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the 50 000 Champs Challenge Part 4 episode above Chef Anoosh cut himself in round 2 then Chef Desiree cut herself and was delayed in getting treated because the medic was busy bandaging Chef Anoosh 52112 Poutine Cuisine Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphyMarch 17 2020 2020 03 17 Ingredients Appetizer hot chicken poutine Argentinian sausage fava beans sour bamboo slices Entree red grouper spring garlic bubble tea broccoli amp cheese calzone Dessert Chinese bacon rainbow pretzel black mission figs canned custardContestants Neil Syham Chef and Owner from Flushing NY eliminated after the appetizer Rob Dasalla Chef de Cuisine from San Jose CA eliminated after the entree Doreen DeMarco Executive Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the dessert Aldo Alo Private Chef from Southampton NY winner Notes Chef Rob forgot to plate 2 ingredients in the second round leading to him being eliminated 52213 Frying Times Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphyMarch 31 2020 2020 03 31 Ingredients Appetizer tarragon soda halibut fillets zucchini mushroom ravioli Entree lamb shoulder mozzarella sticks green beans cricket flour Dessert chocolate sandwich cookies plantains sweet pear mint french fry sundaeContestants Fabiano Baiera Chef from Harrison NJ eliminated after the appetizer Hans Trabi Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Patrick Roney Executive Chef from Louisville KY eliminated after the dessert Sarah Nelson Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes The chefs had to fry at least one item in each round To accommodate the theme a second fryer was put into the Chopped kitchen Season 42 2018 20 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date5231 Thanksgiving Pie Oh My Martha Stewart Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyNovember 20 2018 2018 11 20 Ingredients Appetizer red malabar spinach mashed potato amp gravy ice cream turkey giblets apple butternut squash soup Entree whole turkey leeks breakfast sausage kouign amann Dessert turkey skin cranberries tawny port sweet potato spoonbreadContestants Meredith Lorencz Sous Chef from Bethlehem PA eliminated after the appetizer Gregg Brackman Chef amp Owner from Swampscott MA eliminated after the entree Lee Davidson Caterer from Oakland CA eliminated after the dessert David Thomas Chef amp Owner from Baltimore MD winner 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 the rounds being appetizer entree and dessert the first round was sides the second round was turkey and the third round was pie The first round had thirty minutes to accommodate multiple side dishes the second round was extended to forty five minutes to give enough time to butcher and cook the turkey and the third round was forty five minutes to give enough time to bake a pie The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor 5242 Weird Wacky and Wild Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Marcus SamuelssonSeptember 17 2019 2019 09 17 Ingredients Appetizer foot soup buffalo milk pasta bitter melon leaves pork uterus Entree fuzzy squash liquid kimchi dried shrimp nutria Dessert banana milk mangosteen blood pancakes unicorn barfContestants CJ Barroso Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Greg Stott Chef de Cuisine from Ramsey NJ eliminated after the entree Alex Crabb Chef and Owner from Boston MA eliminated after the dessert Jen Biesty Chef and Owner from Oakland CA winner Notes The theme of this episode was weird ingredients in every basket The unicorn barf in round three was a colorful marshmallow treat Chef Jen cut herself in the third round which slowed her down 5253 Sweet and Salty Success Chris Santos Martha Stewart and Maneet ChauhanJanuary 7 2020 2020 01 07 Ingredients Appetizer bastilla shishito peppers candied bacon feta amp watermelon salad Entree rabbit saddle kettle corn mache everything bagel doughnuts Dessert strawberry pretzel gelatin cape gooseberries yogurt covered almonds white miso pasteContestants Nick Cassidy Corporate Executive Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the appetizer Koji Kakimoto Executive Chef from Huntington NY eliminated after the entree Robin Clark Chef de Cuisine from Worcester MA eliminated after the dessert Chris Kollar Owner and Chocolatier from Yountville CA winner Notes In this episode the chefs had to pair together sweet and salty ingredients that were featured in each basket 5264 Chopped U Scott Conant Martha Stewart and Amanda FreitagJanuary 14 2020 2020 01 14 Ingredients Appetizer frozen pizza baby kale salsa ground beef Entree lamb chops baby carrots bacon wrapped avocado with egg espresso drink Dessert cereal infused milk bananas peanut butter edible cookie doughContestants Rachel Prokupek Sophomore University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia PA eliminated after the appetizer Leticia de Souza Sophomore Stanford University in Stanford CA eliminated after the entree Donny Enriquez Junior University of Wisconsin Madison in Madison WI eliminated after the dessert Benjamin Dubow Senior Columbia University in New York NY winner Notes College students compete in this episode 5275 B L D Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Scott Conant Chris Santos and Maneet ChauhanJanuary 28 2020 2020 01 28 Ingredients Appetizer sausage links heirloom tomatoes grape jelly pork roll ice cream Entree salt baked fish Meyer lemons sandwich bread canned beef ravioli Dessert rack of lamb beet carpaccio sea beans frozen dinnerContestants Rory Lee Chef de Cuisine from Cambridge MA eliminated after the appetizer Dawn Tyson Executive Chef from Newark NJ eliminated after the entree Eustace Wehner Executive Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the dessert Samantha Gordon Chef and Owner from San Francisco CA winner Notes In this special episode the three rounds appetizer entree and dessert were replaced by breakfast lunch and dinner This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the 50 000 Champs Challenge Part 2 episode above The fish in the second round was a whole bass The frozen dinner in the third round was chicken fried rice Chef Gordon is the first woman to win a breakfast lunch dinner episode as all previous winners of this type of competition have been men 5286 Smokin Skills Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianFebruary 4 2020 2020 02 04 Ingredients Appetizer sablefish Chioggia beets smoked baba ghanoush marshmallow bouquet Entree elk ribeye ancho chili liqueur marrow bones fava beans Dessert creme brulee ice cream pineapple shredded coconut smoked salmon candyContestants Alex Garfinkel Chef and Owner from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the appetizer Juan Rivera Executive Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the entree Lance McWhorter Chef from Dallas TX eliminated after the dessert Denise Shavandy Executive Chef from Fort Worth TX winner Notes The theme of this episode was smoke The chefs were told to smoke something in every dish and they were provided stovetop smokers smoking guns and various flavored wood chips This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the 50 000 Champs Challenge Part 3 episode above 5297 Clambake Stakes Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Geoffrey ZakarianFebruary 18 2020 2020 02 18 Ingredients Appetizer blood clams baby corn on the cob avocado cocktail smoked alligator sausage Entree razor clams watermelon gazpacho freeze dried potatoes lobster Dessert chocolate seashells blackberries kelp pickles pearl sugarContestants Alex MacDonald Sous Chef and Owner from Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer Nancy Longo Chef and Owner from Baltimore MD eliminated after the entree Derrick Marquiss Chef de Cuisine from Newport RI eliminated after the dessert Erik Kwan Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the 50 000 Champs Challenge Grand Finale episode above The theme of this episode was clambakes with associated clambake and summery beach ingredients in every basket 5308 Poke Power Amanda Freitag Tiffani Faison and Scott ConantJune 2 2020 2020 06 02 Ingredients Appetizer poke pizza tomatillos cuttlefish roasted red peppers Entree doubles purple spinach pork melts sweet amp sour gummies Dessert black pepper syrup strawberries cottage cheese honey butter potato chipsContestants Sarah Ravitz Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the appetizer Phil DeMaiolo Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Cristina Espinosa Chef from Belmont CA eliminated after the dessert Ethan Speizer Estate Chef from Napa CA winner Notes Chef Ethan cut himself in the first round forcing him to restart his dish Season 43 2019 20 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date5311 Grills On Game On Maneet Chauhan Amanda Freitag and Moe CasonJuly 9 2019 2019 07 09 Ingredients Appetizer flame beets oysters grilled apple crisp yak ribeye Entree country style ribs okra frozen pizza Worcestershire sauce Dessert giant s more double smoked bacon grapes BBQ cocktailContestants Andrew Mercado Chef amp Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Laine Myers Executive Chef from Richmond VA eliminated after the entree Corey Cash Chef amp Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Ed Randolph Owner amp Pitmaster from Newburgh NY winner Notes This was a grilling episode where the ovens and the fryer could not be used While Chopped normally obscures brand names the worcestershire sauce in the entree basket was Lea amp Perrins a longtime Chopped sponsor 5322 Beef Cake Mistake Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosJuly 30 2019 2019 07 30 Ingredients Appetizer chanterelle mushrooms cascara soda red pistachio nuts beef cake Entree fluke chicken Parmesan tacos escarole flying saucer candies Dessert marshmallow cereal treats dragon fruit yucca chips yuzu mayonnaiseContestants Maylin Chavez Chef amp Owner from Portland OR eliminated after the appetizer Carlo Lamagna Chef amp Owner from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Michael Touranjoe Sous Chef from West Hartford CT eliminated after the dessert Claudio Cristofoli Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes The beef cake in round 1 was cooked steak skewered onto a cake prop and covered in edible flowers 5333 Epic Burgers Maneet Chauhan Marc Murphy and Angie MarAugust 6 2019 2019 08 06 Ingredients Appetizer cheeseburger tower bananas peanut butter amp jelly in a jar ground emu Entree crab legs Brussels sprouts chuck roast yellow snack cakes Dessert pineapple cherry ketchup edible brownie batter pretzel bunsContestants Heather Fuller Chef amp Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Nick Pasco Executive Chef from Baltimore MD eliminated after the entree Colten Lemmer Executive Chef from San Diego CA eliminated after the dessert Kevin Templeton Executive Chef from San Diego CA winner Notes This episode focused on epic burgers with a pantry full of burger toppings and every basket containing a burger or burger ingredient 5344 Hot Dog Hot Shots Maneet Chauhan Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantAugust 20 2019 2019 08 20 Ingredients Appetizer cold hot dog pie daikon radish coriander chutney mini bread loaves Entree Denver steaks potato mille feuille kale sprouts spray cheese Dessert preserved rice juice red Anjou pears cookie butter honey cakeContestants Dave Mallari Chef and Owner from Portland ME eliminated after the appetizer Matt Harker Private Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the entree Bryce Sorem Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Kristol Bryant Chef and Owner from Philadelphia PA winner 5355 A Very Brady Chopped Maureen McCormick Christopher Knight and Susan OlsenAugust 27 2019 2019 08 27 Ingredients Appetizer pork chops apple sauce frozen mixed vegetables cheese ball Entree deflated cheese souffle ground round rutabaga bacon wrapped water chestnuts Dessert burnt toast marshmallow spread cocktail nuts melon saladContestants Emily Brungo Writer from Baltimore MD eliminated after the appetizer Katrina Dudley Stay At Home Mom from Ridgewood NJ eliminated after the entree Kelly Dias Health Care Service Coordinator from Beaver Meadows PA eliminated after the dessert Luke Marschark Copywriter from Buffalo NY winner Notes This is 1 of 2 special Brady Bunch themed episodes with basket ingredients inspired by Brady Bunch episodes and the 1970s Home cooks competed and were judged by 3 of the original 6 kids from The Brady Bunch the other three judged next week s episode 5366 Brady Bunch Bash Barry Williams Eve Plumb and Mike LookinlandSeptember 3 2019 2019 09 03 Ingredients Appetizer edible tiki necklace Hawaiian sweet crab hearts of palm pineapple teriyaki chicken Entree tarantula Hawaiian bigeye ahi belly bok choy canned spiced ham Dessert popcorn Mai Tai rambutan burnt beansContestants Emily Trotochaud Online Marketer from Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer Joey Camasta Hair and Makeup Artist from New York NY eliminated after the entree Stephanie Clinton Blogger and Youtuber from Norman OK eliminated after the dessert Sang Park Thermal Systems Engineer from Swampscott MA winner Notes This is the 2nd special Brady Bunch episode This time the basket ingredients were inspired by the Brady Bunch Hawaiian episodes Home cooks competed and were judged by 3 of the original 6 kids from The Brady Bunch the other three having already judged the previous week s episode The edible tiki in round 1 was a sugar cookie decorated with edible ink to look like a tiki The burnt beans in round 3 were French style candy covered peanuts 5377 Ooey Gooey Cheese Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Geoffrey ZakarianSeptember 10 2019 2019 09 10 Ingredients Appetizer cheese fry tower Swiss chard sliced rib eye steak corn amp cheese ice cream Entree lobster fondue roasted spaghetti squash deep fried grilled cheese Dessert rainbow mozzarella sticks spray cheese honeycrisp apples biscottiContestants Alan J AJ Cohen Chef and Owner from New Rochelle NY eliminated after the appetizer Althea Grey Potter Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Greg Smith Executive Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the dessert Shachi Mehra Chef and Owner from Orange County NY winner Notes The chefs were required to make melty ooey gooey cheese dishes and there was cheese in every basket Chef Cohen left corn and cheese ice cream off his plate in round one which led to his elimination 5388 Sweets Showdown Chocolate Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Valerie BertinelliOctober 1 2019 2019 10 01 Ingredients Appetizer bonbon book Japanese pink strawberries poblano chile liqueur stone ground Mexican chocolate Entree giant hot chocolate banana vinegar sea grapes blue cheese Dessert chocolate high heel canned ham dulce leaves passion fruitContestants Sandra Hakim Chocolatier and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Aurora Wold Pastry Chef and Owner from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the entree Robert Gonzalez Executive Pastry Chef from Concord MA eliminated after the dessert Ivan Marquez Pastry Chef from Los Angeles CA winner Notes This is part 1 of a 5 part sweet focused tournament with a different dessert in every episode of the tournament The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale whey they competed for a grand prize of 50 000 This episode centered around chocolate and the pantry was filled with various different chocolates and sweet ingredients They had 30 minutes for all three dessert rounds the first round had to feature spicy chocolate desserts the second round had salty chocolate desserts and the third round had sweet chocolate desserts 5399 Sweets Showdown Doughnuts Maneet Chauhan Scott Conant and Zac YoungOctober 8 2019 2019 10 08 Ingredients Appetizer doughnut tower cipollini onions rhubarb chocolate ghee Entree lobster pink variegated lemons glazed doughnuts roasted marrow bones Dessert doughnut cheesecake grasshoppers plums toe jam citation needed jellyContestants Jewel Johnson Consulting Pastry Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Stephanie Thornton Pastry Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Caroline Schiff Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Tarran Hatton Pastry Chef and Owner from New York NY winner Notes This is part 2 of a 5 part sweet focused tournament This episode centered around doughnuts and the pantry was filled with various decorative toppings as well as preheated pots of oil on each stove and an extra fryer They had 30 minutes for all three dessert rounds the first round had to feature sweet doughnuts the second round had to feature savory doughnuts and the third round had to feature filled doughnuts The toe jam jelly in round 3 was made of tangerine orange and elderberries 54010 Sweets Showdown Cake Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos and Sylvia WeinstockOctober 15 2019 2019 10 15 Ingredients Appetizer naked cake squid ink raspberries honeycomb tripe Entree drip cake figs tomato soup Swiss chard Dessert mirror glazed cake crunchy cheese curls blueberries duck fatContestants Brigitte Oger Pastry Chef and Owner from Charlotte NC eliminated after the appetizer Asha Le Davis Head Baker from Boston MA eliminated after the entree Ryan Butler Pastry Chef and Co Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Rachel Klemek Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego CA winner Notes This is part 3 of a 5 part sweet focused tournament This episode centered around cake and the pantry was filled with various edible decorations They had 30 minutes for the first round 45 minutes for the second round and 1 hour for the third round The first round had cupcakes the second round had bundt cakes and the third round had layer cakes 54111 Sweets Showdown Ice Cream Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Florian BellangerOctober 22 2019 2019 10 22 Ingredients Appetizer oversized milkshake salt amp pepper sea buckthorn berries haggis Entree classic ice cream sandwiches mayonnaise pomegranates Cerignola olives Dessert deluxe banana split black garlic port wine emu eggContestants James DiStefano Executive Pastry Chef from Woodside NY eliminated after the appetizer Emma Taylor Chef and Owner from Jersey City NJ eliminated after the entree Emily Drucker Pastry Sous Chef and Co Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Daniela Martinez Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego CA winner Notes This is part 4 of a 5 part sweet focused tournament This episode centered around ice cream and the pantry was filled with various sweet toppings as well as extra ice cream machines For all three dessert rounds the first round had to feature milkshakes the second round had to feature ice cream sandwiches and the third round had to feature ice cream sundaes Chef Daniela forgot 2 basket ingredients in the first round but her flavors impressed enough to move on 54212 Sweets Showdown Grand Finale Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Martha StewartOctober 29 2019 2019 10 29 Ingredients Appetizer whipped cream frozen stuffed shells Buddha s hand hibiscus flowers in syrup Entree giant frozen margarita corn nuts marshmallow snowballs beets Dessert lemon verbena elderberries pate a choux dough candelabra Contestants Tarran Hatton Pastry Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Ivan Marquez Pastry Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Rachel Klemek Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego CA eliminated after the dessert Daniela Martinez Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego CA winner Notes This is the final part of a 5 part sweet focused tournament and all three rounds were 30 minutes The pantry had several types of baked goods and sweet toppings as well as extra ice cream machines and a cotton candy machine The first round had to feature a whipped element The second round had to feature an icy element The third round had to feature a flambe element and the third round s final basket ingredient was a lit candelabra made of white chocolate candles filled with vanilla pudding 54313 Give it a Nest Chris Santos Geoffrey Zakarian and Eduardo GarciaFebruary 25 2020 2020 02 25 Ingredients Appetizer venison tri tip lacy cauliflower sweet potato bird s nests Entree oyster mushrooms blueberry vodka bison tenderloin stinging nettles Dessert beer flour jalapeno peppers camel milk crunchy fruit candyContestants Rachael Collins Executive Sous Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer Glenroy Brown Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Khalil Aman Sous Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the dessert Marla Thurman Chef de Cuisine from Durham NC winner Notes The bird s nests in the first round were chocolate nests with candy eggs inside Season 44 2019 20 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date5441 Horror Flick Halloween Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Rose McGowanSeptember 24 2019 2019 09 24 Ingredients Appetizer blood sausage beets split pea soup maggot cupcakes Entree calf liver fava beans Chianti severed fingers Dessert witches brew chocolate skull Anjou pears eyeball dipContestants Jae Lee Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Luis Escorcia Executive Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Matt Hummel Chef de Cuisine from Boston MA eliminated after the dessert Cara Hermanson Pastry Chef from New York NY winner Notes This was a Halloween themed episode The ingredients in every basket were inspired by horror films The pea soup in round 1 was meant to evoke The Exorcist The maggots on the round 1 cupcakes were made of fondant The liver fava beans and the chianti in round 2 was a reference to The Silence of the Lambs The severed fingers in round 2 were shortbread cookies shaped and colored to look like fingers The eyeball dip in round 3 was a scoop of sweetened cream cheese with a kiwi and blueberry iris and pupil in a pool of raspberry coulis 5452 No Meat No Problem Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Kimbal MuskNovember 5 2019 2019 11 05 Ingredients Appetizer buffalo cauliflower portobello mushrooms basil meatless burger patties Entree spinach lasagna eggplant kale chips beet liqueur Dessert rhubarb yogurt dates tomato macaronsContestants Joya Carlton Private Chef and Consultant from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Ian Knauer Chef and Owner from Titusville NJ eliminated after the entree Jonathan Dearden Executive Chef from Washington DC eliminated after the dessert Jeffrey Salazar Executive Chef from Cambridge MA winner Notes This was a vegetarian and vegan themed episode where the chefs had to make meatless dishes The tomato macarons in round 3 were actually strawberry flavored made to look like tomatoes with green icing vines 5463 Thanksgiving Champions Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphyNovember 12 2019 2019 11 12 Ingredients Appetizer turkey fries turnips duck fat peanut butter cookie turkeys Entree spicy cheese curl crusted turkey kabocha squash purple sweet potato pie liverwurst Dessert gummy turkey leg dried persimmon pumpkin muffin mix cranberry chutneyContestants Melvin Boots Johnson Executive Chef from New York NY 2018 Grill Masters winner Charity Project EATS eliminated after the appetizer Christian Petroni Chef and Restaurateur from Greenwich CT 50 000 Tournament competitor Charity Romeo Milio Lynch Syndrome Foundation eliminated after the entree Adriana Urbina Chef and Owner from New York NY Chopped Champs Throwdown winner Charity Cuatro Por Venezuela eliminated after the dessert Chris Holland Executive Chef from Sparkill NY Alton s Challenge winner Charity National Multiple Sclerosis Society winner Notes Four chefs who won past episodes and competed in Chopped tournaments return to win money for their charity of choice in this Thanksgiving episode Food Network made a donation to the charities of each eliminated chef 5474 Thanksgiving Heroes Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Scott ConantNovember 19 2019 2019 11 19 Ingredients Appetizer spiral honey ham buttermilk biscuit dough mixed beets pumpkin spice creamer Entree turkey cutlets sweet potato leaves candy corn mix bluefoot mushrooms Dessert caramel apples turkey gravy mix pomegranate seeds pumpkin martiniContestants Reid Evans FoodCorps Service Member from South Orange NJ eliminated after the appetizer Sherry Hughes Culinary Director from Boston MA eliminated after the entree Eileen Murphy Second Grade Teacher from Dover NH eliminated after the dessert Kori Heyward Police Officer from Washington DC winner Notes This was a Thanksgiving episode featuring amateur cooks who serve their communities This was also the second Thanksgiving themed episode that aired in 2019 following the previous episode Thanksgiving Champions Reid cut his finger in round 1 but was able to finish cooking his food The Food Network gave a gift certificate to each eliminated contestant 5485 Meat Fight Scott Conant Chris Santos and Angie MarNovember 26 2019 2019 11 26 Ingredients Appetizer dino beef ribs cherry coconut meat bars iceberg wedge morel mushrooms Entree porterhouse steaks Salisbury steak frozen dinner beefsteak tomatoes green chickpeas Dessert chocolate meat cookies bresaola polenta muscat grapesContestants Adam Schuller Chef de Cuisine from Portland OR eliminated after the appetizer Tomer Avital Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree James Mac Moran Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Chris Coleman Executive Chef from Charlotte NC winner Notes This episode featured beef in every basket The iceberg wedge in the first round was a fully dressed salad with bacon tomatoes and blue cheese dressing Chef Chris cut himself in the final minutes of the third round and couldn t finish plating two dishes because he was getting bandaged so Chef Mac finished plating for his competitor 5496 Holiday Sweethearts Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantDecember 3 2019 2019 12 03 Ingredients Appetizer Hanukkah pasta lamb shanks silver platter of sweets figs Entree pork crown roast Swiss chard chestnuts buche de Noel Dessert gingerbread mansion cherries Colombian hot chocolate olive Christmas treeContestants Chris Santos and Natalie McKenna charity Rett Syndrome Research Trust eliminated after the appetizer Marc Murphy and Pamela Murphy charity Joyful Heart Foundation eliminated after the entree Geoffrey Zakarian and Margaret Williams charity City Harvest eliminated after the dessert Maneet Chauhan and Vivek Deora charity March of Dimes winner Notes This was a holiday episode where Chopped judges competed in teams with their significant others for their charities of choice The appetizer round lasted 30 minutes instead of the usual 20 minutes Chris Santos cut his finger in round 1 5507 Holiday Sugar and Spice Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Amanda FreitagDecember 10 2019 2019 12 10 Ingredients Appetizer gingerbread wreath nutmeg with mace advocaat pomegranate Entree marshmallow treat snowman Hanukkah gelt red Anjou pears cloves Dessert snow globe cake cinnamon tree leaves blood oranges clam flavored candy canesContestants Mathew Rice Executive Pastry Chef from Nashville Tennessee Chopped Desserts winner Charity Second Harvest Food Bank eliminated after the appetizer Ashley Holt Pastry Chef amp Owner from Brooklyn NY Chopped Catwalk winner Charity Lower Eastside Girls Club eliminated after the entree Thiago Silva Executive Pastry Chef from New York NY Fabulous Baker Boys winner Charity A Place To Turn eliminated after the dessert Melodie Asseraf Pastry Chef amp Owner from New York NY Three Cheers for Chocolate winner Charity Save The Whales winner Notes This was the second holiday episode of the season Returning Chopped champions competed in an all desserts episode for their charity of choice Every basket contained at least one sugary ingredient and a spice All rounds were 30 minutes the usual time limit for dessert rounds 5518 New Year s Party Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Marc MurphyDecember 17 2019 2019 12 17 Ingredients Appetizer waffle caviar bites shrimp cocktail baby spinach mignonette sauce Entree A5 Wagyu beef stone crab claws asparagus with Hollandaise sauce truffle pasta Dessert long stem strawberries champagne jelly flutes bundt cake 24 karat gold candy barContestants Katy Smith Executive Chef from San Diego CA eliminated after the appetizer Gustavo Gutierrez Executive Chef from Airmont NY eliminated after the entree Amanda Colello Specialty Chef from Valley Center CA eliminated after the dessert Chris Carriker Executive Chef from San Diego CA winner Notes This was a New Year s themed episode with festive basket ingredients that had a luxurious slant The caviar waffle bites in the first round were waffle sticks topped with caviar creme fraiche and chives The Wagyu beef in the second round appeared to be a thick cut ribeye steak Chef Amanda previously competed on Season 9 of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2011 finishing in 15th place 5529 Dine On A Dime Chris Santos Marc Murphy and Giorgio RapicavoliDecember 17 2019 2019 12 17 Ingredients Appetizer fish sticks barbecue sauce canned mandarin oranges edamame Entree imperfect okra brown lentils canned tomatoes chicken feet Dessert vanilla cake mix black beans plantains 2 00 Cabernet SauvignonContestants Andrew De Lello Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Jeremy Rock Smith Executive Chef from Stockbridge MA eliminated after the entree Drew Bent Executive Chef from San Diego CA eliminated after the dessert Fernanda Tapia Chef and Co Owner from Boston MA winner Notes The basket ingredients in this episode were inexpensive and budget friendly In addition Chris Santos stated that some of the more expensive ingredients normally found in the pantry were removed This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the New Year s Party episode above Guest judge Giorgio Rapicavoli has competed several times on Chopped before 55310 Eyes on the Prize Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianMarch 3 2020 2020 03 03 Ingredients Appetizer vegan pork pecan kringle mixed beet blush moringa powder Entree lamb shoulder spaghetti sushi burrata baby artichokes Dessert frog eye salad papaya Negroni dried mulberriesContestants Humberto Guallpa Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Michael Serpa Owner amp Executive Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the entree Christian Speero Executive Sous Chef from Bensalem PA eliminated after the dessert Michele Hunter Executive Chef from Saratoga Springs NY winner 55411 A Pretty Pickle Pizza Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Geoffrey ZakarianMarch 10 2020 2020 03 10 Ingredients Appetizer tuna loin asparagus red quinoa pickle pizza Entree duck breast snow peas sweet pepper relish egg flavored potato chips Dessert rose latte Asian pears Uzbek naan peanut brittleContestants Deborah Schneider Chef and Owner from Newport Beach CA eliminated after the appetizer Saransh Oberoi Chef and Owner from San Diego CA eliminated after the entree Xzherieh Norris Sous Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Javier Canteras Chef and Owner from Portland OR winner Notes In round 2 Chef Saransh only got duck on one of his plates and he and Chef Xzherieh forgot to plate the same ingredient potato chips In round 3 Chef Javier cut himself 55512 Lighten Up Maneet Chauhan Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc MurphyMay 19 2020 2020 05 19 Ingredients Appetizer cod fillets spinach oyster mushroom chips almond coconut bites Entree grass fed beef tenderloin parsnips green pea guacamole sprouted watermelon seeds Dessert low cal brownie batter ginger cantaloupe cake dill pickle almondsContestants Camillo Sabella Research amp Development Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Melissa Parks Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Frank Camey Co Executive Chef from Wappingers Falls NY eliminated after the dessert Julia Chebotar Chef amp Owner from New York NY winner Notes The theme of the episode was light low calorie dishes with healthy ingredients in each basket 55613 Raise Your Game Geoffrey Zakarian Scott Conant and Nick MangoldAugust 4 2020 2020 08 04 Ingredients Appetizer game day subs tri color peppers potato tot skewers coconut hot sauce Entree chicken wings spinach artichoke dip tomatillos edible beef shooters Dessert watermelon helmet game day cookies strawberry daiquiri spiced cereal mixContestants Greg Coccio Executive Chef from Cranston RI eliminated after the appetizer Matt Safarowic Chef Partner from Katonah NY eliminated after the entree Melissa McMillan Chef and Owner from Portland OR eliminated after the dessert Jackie Rothong Chef and Food Stylist from New York NY winner Notes This episode was originally scheduled to first air on June 9 2020 but was preempted by programming aired in response to the murder of George Floyd the episode was rescheduled to premiere two months later The theme of this episode was gameday with sports themed foods in every basket Guest judge Nick Mangold is a retired American football player The edible beef shooters were little ground beef cups filled with a Bloody Mary based sauce Melissa has won on Guy s Grocery Games before Season 45 2020 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date5571 50 000 Champs Challenge Part 1 Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Jamie BissonnetteJanuary 21 2020 2020 01 21 Ingredients Appetizer chicken stuffed watermelon mushroom ketchup egg roll wrappers bok choy Entree lamb neck natto white nectarines street corn nachos Dessert longan fruit matcha cream puffs chocolate coconut almonds chow mein noodlesContestants Cory Oppold winner of episode 42 01 Eat Your Veggies eliminated after the appetizer Gregory Headen winner of episode 41 13 Brunch Brilliance eliminated after the entree Brittany Rescigno winner of episode 42 02 Bacon Burgers and Beer eliminated after the dessert Fernanda Tapia winner of episode 44 07 Dine On A Dime advances to final round winner Notes Sixteen past Chopped Champions compete in this 5 part tournament where the winner gets 50 000 Guest judge Jamie Bissonnette won his season 6 episode Chefs on a Mission and competed in the season 9 Champions Tournament 5582 50 000 Champs Challenge Part 2 Scott Conant Chris Santos and Angie MarJanuary 28 2020 2020 01 28 Ingredients Appetizer cotenne red frilly mustard greens cookie butter zito lungo Entree tilefish pickled sausage corn on the cob freeze dried ice cream Dessert Caesar salad cake strawberry gochujang quince instant coffee powderContestants Megan Day winner of Grill Masters Tournament 2017 Battle 1 eliminated after the appetizer Nick LaRosa winner of episode 41 10 Squab Goals eliminated after the entree Kevin Templeton winner of episode 42 13 Epic Burgers eliminated after the dessert David Thomas winner of episode 40 02 Thanksgiving Pie Oh My advances to final round winner Notes This was part 2 of a 5 part tournament Angie Mar has been a guest judge a few times before and has won the second Chopped Grill Masters tournament The salad cake in the third round was made up of green sugar wafer paper lettuce and shaved white chocolate parmesan with vanilla cake croutons 5593 50 000 Champs Challenge Part 3 Marc Murphy Chris Santos and Ayesha NurdjajaFebruary 4 2020 2020 02 04 Ingredients Appetizer chicken hearts spaghetti ring ice pops black summer truffles avocado fries Entree fried chicken bao turkey breast horseradish leaves instant lemon pudding mix Dessert babka cheesecake pickled cherry blossoms canary melon bacon brittleContestants Rashad Armstead winner of episode 42 11 Take the Cake eliminated after the appetizer Matt Migliore winner of episode 41 12 Belly of the Beast eliminated after the entree Kristol Bryant winner of episode 43 02 Hot Dog Hot Shots eliminated after the dessert Kristina Wisneski winner of episode 41 01 Wonton Wonder winner Notes This was part 3 of a 5 part tournament Guest judge Ayesha Nurdjaja had previously competed all the way back in season 3 episode 3 Judge Knows Best 5604 50 000 Champs Challenge Part 4 Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Christian PetroniFebruary 11 2020 2020 02 11 Ingredients Appetizer geoduck cucumber kimchi spring onion biscuits amp sausage gravy Entree squab chocolate fish poblano peppers canned jackfruit Dessert dessert pizza sun dried bell peppers huckleberries purple sweet potatoesContestants Erin Smith winner of episode 28 10 Deadliest Baskets eliminated after the appetizer Joshua Moore winner of episode 40 10 Deadly Catch eliminated after the entree Laura Gonzales winner of episode 39 01 Wellington Woes eliminated after the dessert Eli Dunn winner of episode 40 03 Tea Eggs and Sympathy winner Notes This was part 4 of a 5 part tournament Christian Petroni has been a competitor and a guest judge a few times before The chocolate fish in the second round was all dark chocolate The dessert pizza in the third round was a crust topped with chocolate icing and shavings a cherry churros cookies and doughnuts 5615 50 000 Champs Challenge Grand Finale Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Giorgio RapicavoliFebruary 18 2020 2020 02 18 Ingredients Appetizer mixed oca seaweed salad paw paw brandy cod milt Entree octopus corn dogs pink variegated lemons tomahawk steaks potluck potato casserole Dessert yogurt soda carved melons Serrano ham ice cream tacosContestants Eli Dunn winner of episode 40 03 Tea Eggs and Sympathy eliminated after the appetizer Kristina Wisneski winner of episode 41 01 Wonton Wonder eliminated after the entree Fernanda Tapia winner of episode 44 07 Dine On A Dime eliminated after the dessert David Thomas winner of episode 40 02 Thanksgiving Pie Oh My winner Notes This was the last part of a 5 part tournament Guest judge Giorgio Rapicavoli has competed several times before including in the season 21 Ultimate Champions tournament He also previously guest judged some episodes including Chef Fernanda s debut episode 5626 Chock full of Chocolate Geoffrey Zakarian Alex Guarnaschelli and Thiago SilvaMarch 24 2020 2020 03 24 Ingredients Appetizer milk amp chocolate chip cookies chocolate covered shrimp chips fermented honey tamarillos Entree kumquats miso chocolate ganache tart spicy chocolate chicken wings Dessert white chocolate banana pudding freeze dried raspberries sweet beef jerky ruby chocolate candy barsContestants Sequoya Anderson Pastry Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Penny Stankiewicz Pastry Chef and Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Jessica Craig Executive Pastry Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert James Foran Pastry Chef and Instructor from San Diego CA winner Notes Pastry chefs competed in this special all desserts episode with chocolate in every round In the first round they had to make crunchy desserts in the second round they had to make gooey desserts and in the third round they had to make fruity desserts Guest judge Thiago Silva won his own special Chopped baking episode in season 22 Fabulous Baker Boys 5637 High on the Hog Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosMay 26 2020 2020 05 26 Ingredients Appetizer Iberico secreto Iberico lagrimas half sour pickles pork blood ice cream Entree Berkshire pork rib chops Berkshire pork bistro ham green plantains pig ear bloody Mary Dessert pig snouts boar lonza red apricots melon cream sodaContestants Jose Soto Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Joey Chavez Executive Chef from Baltimore MD eliminated after the entree Emily Mingrone Chef and Owner from New Haven CT eliminated after the dessert Arthur Dulin Sous Chef from Portland OR winner Notes The theme of this episode was pork in every basket In round 1 chef Joey advanced despite omitting a basket ingredient 5648 Soda Flop Marc Murphy Amanda Frietag and David BurtkaJune 16 2020 2020 06 16 Ingredients Appetizer fish heads pea shoots white asparagus chicken pot pie Entree baked cacio e pepe rock shrimp mustard greens butter flavored soda Dessert peaches rosemary pretzel shortbread chicken amp waffles taffyContestants Jason Hanelt Executive Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer David Sierra Executive Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the entree Matt McPherson Chef and Owner from Boston MA eliminated after the dessert Maame Boakye Private Chef from New York NY winner Notes David Burtka was a celebrity guest judge for this episode The fish heads in the first basket were from salmon 5659 Terrine Cuisine Chris Santos Scott Conant and Erik RamirezJune 23 2020 2020 06 23 Ingredients Appetizer rabbit terrine guanciale spring garlic burger meal mix Entree beer ramen sablefish corn on the cob lemon cake mix Dessert feta ice cream pears blueberry ketchup chocolate covered espresso beansContestants Jose Luis Chavez Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Matt Greiner Executive Chef from Raleigh NC eliminated after the entree Mimi Weissenborn Executive Chef from Harlem NY eliminated after the dessert Nemo Bolin Chef and Owner from Providence RI winner Notes Chef Jose Luis cut himself in the first round and contaminated his dishes leading to him being immediately eliminated the first time an elimination was done without a break for the judges to deliberate The burger meal mix in round 1 was Salisbury flavored The beer ramen in round 2 was actually ramen in a glass with a beer broth and egg whites foam 56610 Time and Turmoil Amanda Freitag Maneet Chauhan and Scott ConantJune 30 2020 2020 06 30 Ingredients Appetizer hash brown patties Manila clams escarole blooming quesadilla Entree dried cuttlefish sweetbreads kohlrabi beet hummus Dessert boozy cranberry gelatin cherry scones nectarines seaweed coated peanutsContestants Lindsay Smith Rosales Chef and Owner from Laguna Beach CA eliminated after the appetizer Arden Lewis Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Lina Zarcaro Private Chef from Bradley Beach NJ eliminated after the dessert Luca Annunziata Executive Chef from Charlotte NC winner Notes Chef Arden forgot an ingredient in the first round 56711 Jarring Jars Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian and Ray GarciaJuly 7 2020 2020 07 07 Ingredients Appetizer sea beans dehydrated carrot sticks egg coffee beef heart Entree lo mein cupcakes monkfish tails squash blossoms cowboy candy Dessert guava kefir honeycomb pickled pig lipsContestants May Siricharoen Executive Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the appetizer Chris Day Executive Sous Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the entree Patrick McKee Executive Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the dessert Phillip Esteban Research amp Development Chef from San Diego CA winner Notes The guest judge in this episode was Chef Ray Garcia Chef May works at Beauty amp Essex which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos The cupcake in the second round was a vanilla cupcake with fondant on top shaped to look like lo mein noodles At the end of round 2 Chef Chris discovered he cut himself and potentially contaminated his dishes which led to his elimination 56812 Cauliflower Power Maneet Chauhan Marc Murphy and Esther ChoiJuly 21 2020 2020 07 21 Ingredients Appetizer cauliflower avocado toast cauliflower rice watercress huitlacoche Entree kung pao cauliflower cauliflower gnocchi blue foot mushrooms snap peas Dessert cauliflower oatmeal halo halo fruit mix red dragon fruit cauliflower frozen hot chocolateContestants Manjit Manohar Executive Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Edy Massih Private Chef and Caterer from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Megan Marlow Executive Chef and Owner from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the dessert Kei Ohdera Chef and Owner from Portland OR winner Notes In this unofficially vegetarian themed episode cauliflower is featured in each basket Chef Manjit cut his hand in round 1 resulting in his dishes being contaminated and him being eliminated immediately 56913 Quail Without Fail Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Geoffrey ZakarianJuly 28 2020 2020 07 28 Ingredients Appetizer gopchang ghost pepper aioli nopales hominy Entree quail figs in a blanket artichokes anchovies Dessert chicken salt syrniki passion fruit cajetaContestants Bryant Kryck Executive Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the appetizer Caroline Hough Chef de Cuisine from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the entree Marco Maestoso Chef and Owner from San Diego CA eliminated after the dessert Calin Sauvron Executive Chef from Bethel CT winner Season 46 2020 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date5701 Beasts and Bourbon Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Eduardo GarciaJuly 14 2020 2020 07 14 Ingredients Appetizer pineapple upside down pancakes mizuna old fashioned rack of wild boar Entree bison ribeye high rye bourbon collard greens chitlins Dessert elk jerky wheated bourbon plums chunky blue cheese dressingContestants Rob Roy Sous Chef and Butcher from Portland OR eliminated after the appetizer Ricky Dolinsky Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the entree Facundo Kairuz Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Josephine Jo Proul Chef and Owner from Philmont NY winner Notes In this themed episode each basket contained a different type of bourbon and wild game meat 5712 Here to Persevere Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy and Kristen KishAugust 11 2020 2020 08 11 Ingredients Appetizer sausage stuffed pancakes on sticks cocktail fruit slices ramps canned clam sauce Entree cherry moonshine catfish fillets roasted chickpeas green tomatoes Dessert che ba mau strawberry milk powder cape gooseberries poor man s toffeeContestants Sasha Ariel Executive Chef from Miami FL eliminated after the appetizer Kayzer Castro Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Dan Bagnall Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Kia Damon Executive Chef from Manhattan NY winner 5723 Skilfish Coping Skills Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantAugust 18 2020 2020 08 18 Ingredients Appetizer scallops vanilla bean kumquats spider crab pate Entree pickled eggs skilfish petite vegetable medley palm tree pasta noodles Dessert lychee chocolate doughnuts candy sticks coconut macaroon nut butterContestants Julio Cancho Chef and Owner from Norwich CT eliminated after the appetizer Josh Carroll Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Fernanda Peimbert Banquet Chef from San Diego CA eliminated after the dessert Melanie Shurka Chef and Owner from New York NY winner Notes Fernanda made a churro to go with her dessert but forgot to plate it The judges were not pleased with Fernanda s dessert As cited by Scott she had a leg up on Melanie until the final round However her dessert got her chopped when she otherwise would have won the competition 5734 Booza Blues Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianAugust 25 2020 2020 08 25 Ingredients Appetizer deviled ham spread shrimp fennel yellow hot pepper paste Entree key lime booza ice cream Cornish hens fava beans cola rice Dessert pineapple cakes strawberry cream liqueur kiwi sumacContestants Iman Khondker Sous Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Cathy Pavlos Chef and Owner from Newport Beach CA eliminated after the entree John Miller Executive Chef from San Diego CA eliminated after the dessert Zivko Radojcic Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes Chef Iman did not cook her shrimp rather she made it ceviche style marinating it in citrus to cook it The judges deemed it unsafe to eat as shrimp need more time to cook in citric acid than the time given so they immediately eliminated her 5745 Sweet and Sour Notes Maneet Chauhan Geoffrey Zakarian and Amanda FreitagSeptember 1 2020 2020 09 01 Ingredients Appetizer Vietnamese sour soup pork rib chops acorn squash pickled ginger Entree caponata agrodolce branzino mangos puntarelle Dessert pineapple vinegar crema red currants pralinesContestants Kyo Pang Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Chris Pores Executive Chef amp Caterer from Manhattan NY eliminated after the entree Brandon Walker Chef and Owner from Poughkeepsie NY eliminated after the dessert Graeme Gilchrist Chef de Cuisine from Newburyport MA winner Notes The theme of this episode was to make sweet and sour dishes in every round Chef Kyo forgot an ingredient in the first round contributing to her elimination Chef Brandon forgot to make a fourth serving of branzino in the second round and managed to cook and plate an extra serving in the final two minutes 5756 Pass the Popcorn Shoots Alex Guarnaschelli Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosSeptember 8 2020 2020 09 08 Ingredients Appetizer egg salad sandwiches Denver steaks king oyster mushrooms puttanesca sauce Entree rabbit legs dried cod roe cinnamon sugar pretzels popcorn shoots Dessert bouncy ube cheesecake chocolate covered sunflower seeds Granny Smith apples lychee wineContestants Gianluca Demontis Chef amp Owner from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the appetizer Cornelia Suhr Chef de Cuisine from New York NY eliminated after the entree Nirva Israel Personal Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Denzell Washington Freelance Chef from New York NY winner Notes In round 1 Chef Denzell cut himself contaminating a basket ingredient in his dish but the flavors of his other ingredients carried him through the round This marks the first episode where somebody contaminated their dish had moved on and won Egg salad sandwiches provided by local NYC Japanese Restaurant Otaku Katsu 5767 Plumb Loco Moco Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Scott ConantSeptember 15 2020 2020 09 15 Ingredients Appetizer loco moco habanero peppers fish jerky chocolate covered potato chips Entree turbot amaranth leaves pom pom mushrooms squeezable bacon flavored cheese Dessert matzo cake freeze dried cacao grapes broccoli latteContestants CJ Bivona Chef de Cuisine from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Holly Rogers Sous Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Taylor Knapp Chef amp Owner from Long Island NY eliminated after the dessert Kyo Koo Chef amp Owner from Portland OR winner 5778 Soup and Sandwich Savvy Scott Conant Alex Guarnaschelli and Tiffani FaisonSeptember 22 2020 2020 09 22 Ingredients Appetizer huevos haminados orzo broccoli rabe lamb bacon Entree chicken breast fillets limoncello duck bones runner beans Dessert mayonnaise blueberry bagels mangos baby food pouchesContestants Carolina Gomez Executive Chef from Hyattsville MD eliminated after the appetizer Jamilah Jean Louis Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Shalom Yehudiel Chef amp Owner from Teaneck NJ eliminated after the dessert Paul Cao Chef amp Owner from Orange County CA winner Notes The theme of this episode was to make a version of soup and sandwiches in every round The first round was extended to 30 minutes Chef Carolina failed to plate a sandwich portion on one of the plates which also had a basket ingredient huevos haminados in it resulting in her elimination Chef Jamilah forgot to plate an ingredient both in the first round broccoli rabe and the second round duck bones plus failed to plate a soup portion in round 2 on one plate with two ingredients in it limoncello and runner beans resulting in her elimination 5789 Want a Gnocchi Sandwich Amanda Freitag Alex Guarnaschelli and Giorgio RapicavoliSeptember 29 2020 2020 09 29 Ingredients Appetizer fish skin chips skirt steak dandelion greens cream of beans with coconut Entree swordfish long hot red peppers graffiti eggplant gnocchi sandwich Dessert balsamic pearls honey pudding mangosteen cheese pierogiContestants Mimi Huynh Chef amp Owner from Alexandria VA eliminated after the appetizer Kyronn Cordner Sous Chef from Tenafly NJ eliminated after the entree Christina Pancheri Executive Sous Chef from San Diego CA eliminated after the dessert Chris Edwards Executive Chef from Washington D C winner Notes Chef Mimi cut herself in the final minute of the first round causing her to miss plating her dishes This is the third time in the show s history that a competitor did not plate anything as well as happening in the appetizer round and all instances so far had the chef it happened to still being chopped even after bringing up the components from their station to the judges The gnocchi sandwich in round 2 consisted of a gnocchi tossed in a cheese sauce stuffed inside a mozzarella lined pizza dough In round 3 a cheese wrapper was found in one of Chef Chris dishes Despite this he still won based on the criteria of taste creativity and presentation with the errors his competitor had made 57910 Finer Diner Dining Scott Conant Geoffrey Zakarian and Neil Patrick HarrisOctober 6 2020 2020 10 06 Ingredients Appetizer liver and onions chef s salad Idaho potatoes lemon meringue pie Entree chicken cutlets carrots corned beef hash pancake bread Dessert chocolate egg cream fruit salad with cottage cheese frosted shredded wheat breakfast sandwichContestants Kerri Horgan Executive Chef from Nanuet NY eliminated after the appetizer Elise Walker Chef de Cuisine from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Brian McKnight Executive Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the dessert Marty Freda Sous Chef from Brooklyn NY winner Notes This episode featured diner food in every basket with the requirement to plate it in an upscale manner Neil Patrick Harris was a celebrity guest judge for this episode husband David Burtka had previously guest judged the episode Soda Flop Chef Kerri previously worked with regular Chopped judge Alex Guarnaschelli and Chopped grand champion Chris Holland Chef Kerri had to have an ingredient potatoes removed from one of the judge s plates because she plated it after time was called 58011 Pancake Panic Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Tiffani FaisonOctober 13 2020 2020 10 13 Ingredients Appetizer blowfish tails cookie dough pancakes key limes squash blossoms Entree seven layer dip tiramisu liqueur buffalo tenderloin ugly vegetable mix Dessert white chocolate hazelnut spread plantain chips loquats rainbow sherbet rollContestants Autumn Moultrie Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Risa Lichtman Chef amp Owner from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Oz Blackaller Chef amp Owner from San Diego CA eliminated after the dessert Kiel Andersen Chef de Cuisine from Laguna Beach CA winner Notes Chef Oz was also on Cutthroat Kitchen The ugly veggie mix in the entree round contained beets kohlrabi rhubarb turnips and carrots 58112 Fries and Thighs Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Tiffani FaisonOctober 20 2020 2020 10 20 Ingredients Appetizer long fries baby cauliflower Korean taco sauce frog legs Entree tornado fries chicken thighs okra bubble tea Dessert cookie fries duck leg confit rainier cherries string cheeseContestants Shane Roberts Chef amp Owner from Richmond VA eliminated after the appetizer Anthony Pino Executive Chef from East Boston MA eliminated after the entree Rebecca Foxman Chef amp Owner from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the dessert Yunha Moh Chef amp Owner from Brooklyn NY winner Notes Every basket in this episode had a thigh meat protein and a version of french fries The chefs had to fry something in every round To accommodate the frying requirement a second fryer was brought into the Chopped kitchen The long fries in round 1 were potatoes pureed and piped into oil to look like a long french fry The tornado fries in round 2 were spiralized potatoes fried on a skewer resembling a continuous curly fry The cookie fries in round 3 were actually shortbread cookies shaped like french fries 58213 Dressed for Success Alex Guarnaschelli Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosOctober 27 2020 2020 10 27 Ingredients Appetizer canned spinach lamb t bone steaks linzer cookies dressed beer Entree yuzu kosho veal chops cordyceps pizza pot pie Dessert piggy custard dumplings lemon balm white melon cream filled rainbow licoriceContestants Fabian Gallardo Chef amp Owner from Larchmont NY eliminated after the appetizer Dustin Clark Executive Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the entree Penelope Grace Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Yousef Ghalaini Culinary Director from Boston MA winner Notes The dressed beer in round 1 had a spice stuck onto the beer bottle and a candy strip wrapped on the outside Chef Fabian forgot a basket ingredient in the first round leading to him getting eliminated Season 47 2020 21 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date5831 Beat the Judge Alex Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyApril 7 2020 2020 04 07 Ingredients Appetizer rainbow soup dumplings snow crab legs mizuna cheddar cheese sauce Entree avocado latte squab baby bananas in syrup cured egg yolks Dessert vienna sausages rainbow carrots pomelos gooey butter cakeContestants Nick Testa winner of Episode 35 14 Weird Twist eliminated after the appetizer Jamaal Taherzadeh winner of Episode 35 01 Better Duck Next Time eliminated after the entree Jen Biesty winner of Episode 43 06 Weird Wacky and Wild eliminated after the dessert Alex Guarnaschelli winner Notes This is the first part of an unconnected series of special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed over the course of two rounds for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round This episode featured Alex Guarnaschelli as the Chopped judge to beat In the third round Chef Alex dropped her sorbet with a basket ingredient pomelos but was able to get all four ingredients on the plate 5842 Beat the Judge Scott Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian and Tiffani FaisonApril 14 2020 2020 04 14 Ingredients Appetizer canned shrimp popcorn gelato fennel mortadella Entree alligator tenderloin coquito watermelon radish pea greens Dessert giant can of spaghetti sauce sunchokes beef tenderloin ranch dressing packets Contestants Noam Bilitzer winner of Episode 36 13 Wild Game Plan eliminated after the appetizer Figgy DiBenedetto winner of Episode 41 07 Dollar Dishes eliminated after the entree Michael Castellon winner of Episode 35 13 Espresso Express eliminated after the dessert Scott Conant winner Notes This is the second of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round This episode featured Scott Conant as the Chopped judge to beat In the first round Chef Figgy accidentally cut herself In the third round they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert Chef Scott cut his hand but was still able to finish his dish 5853 Beat the Judge Tiffani Marc Murphy Maneet Chauhan and Scott ConantApril 21 2020 2020 04 21 Ingredients Appetizer carrot cake soda mussels water spinach crispy chicken snacks Entree shakshuka doughnuts venison tenderloin celeriac ginko nut vinegar Dessert 10 pack of tacos dover sole fillets canned green beans chocolate champagne trufflesContestants Chris Coleman winner of Episode 44 03 Meat Fight eliminated after the appetizer Kathleen O Brien Price winner of Episode 36 10 Luck of the Irish eliminated after the entree Demetrio Zavala winner of Episode 31 01 Smorgastarta Your Engines eliminated after the dessert Tiffani Faison winner Notes This is the third of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round This episode featured Tiffani Faison as the Chopped judge to beat In the third round they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert 5864 Beat the Judge Amanda Marc Murphy Geoffrey Zakarian and Scott ConantApril 28 2020 2020 04 28 Ingredients Appetizer chicken gizzards mangos zhoug sauce fish heads Entree rueben nachos duck breast broccoli rabe black truffle peelings Dessert omurice double cut pork chops rutabaga champurradoContestants Justin Turner winner of Episode 27 13 The Bold and the Baconful eliminated after the appetizer Rachael Polhill winner of Episode 38 07 Beach Bites eliminated after the entree Tristen Epps winner of Episode 35 18 Amped for Ramps eliminated after the dessert Amanda Freitag winner Notes This is the fourth of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round This episode featured Amanda Freitag as the Chopped judge to beat The fish heads in round 1 were from cod In the third round they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert 5875 Beat the Judge Marc Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianMay 5 2020 2020 05 05 Ingredients Appetizer escargot beet amp cashew butter peas pecorino cheese Entree super spicy Mexican corn octopus pears black bean garlic sauce Dessert roasted lamb intestines Denver steaks okra mint chocolate chip cookie doughContestants Eric Felitto winner of Episode 39 04 Breakfast Battle eliminated after the appetizer Shacafrica Simmons winner of Episode 34 03 Greater Tater eliminated after the entree Jillian Moskites winner of Episode 36 09 Epic Eats eliminated after the dessert Marc Murphy winner Notes This is the fifth of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round This episode featured Marc Murphy as the Chopped judge to beat In the third round they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert 5886 Beat the Judge Maneet Amanda Freitag Geoffrey Zakarian and Tiffani FaisonMay 12 2020 2020 05 12 Ingredients Appetizer beef tendon balls grapes Italian long hots toaster pastry cereal Entree red snapper zucchini blossoms antipasto tree date syrup Dessert hummus ice cream cherries turmeric chocolate snack cakesContestants Dave Martin winner of Episode 35 17 Cocktail Party eliminated after the appetizer Anna Vocaturo winner of Episode 34 09 You ve Got Snail eliminated after the entree Tara Khattar winner of Episode 37 07 Rocky Mountain Masters eliminated after the dessert Maneet Chauhan winner Notes This is the sixth and final special episode where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge This episode featured Maneet Chauhan as the Chopped judge to beat Chef Dave Martin and judge Tiffani Faison previously competed in season 1 of Top Chef 5897 Beat Bobby Flay Battle 1 Geoffrey Zakarian Marc Murphy and Bobby FlayAugust 9 2020 2020 08 09 Ingredients Appetizer Japanese fruit sandwich red shrimp black radishes white truffle hot sauce Entree beef liver bites cuttlefish shiso leaves cauliflower hummus Dessert confetti cake banana pudding smoked duck bacon baby corn toffee chipsContestants Joe Johnson winner of Grill Masters 2017 eliminated after the appetizer Chris Holland winner of Alton s Challenge and Thanksgiving Champions eliminated after the entree Adriana Urbina winner of Latin Cuisine Dream and Chopped Champs Throwdown runner up of Thanksgiving Champions eliminated after the dessert Stephen Coe winner of Grill Masters 2017 Battle 3 and Ultimate Redemption runner up of Grill Masters 2017 finale advances to final round winner Notes Part one of a five part tournament featuring 16 past winners The winner of each heat advances to the finals for a chance to cook against Bobby Flay and win 50 000 This heat featured 4 repeat winners who were in the final 2 of past tournaments with chef Stephen being the only past tournament runner up Chefs Joe and Stephen previously competed against one another in the Grill Masters 2017 finale as did Chris and Adriana in Thanksgiving Champions 5908 Beat Bobby Flay Battle 2 Scott Conant Chris Santos and Bobby FlayAugust 16 2020 2020 08 16 Ingredients Appetizer sushi burgers sea cress lotus root ras el hanout Entree frozen chili cheese dogs antelope rib rack oka blackberry syrup Dessert gummy bear tart cocoa nibs guava popcorn shootsContestants Yuri Szarzewski winner of Episode 38 3 Bowled Over eliminated after the appetizer Sophina Uong winner of Grill Masters Napa eliminated after the entree Lee Knoeppel winner of Episode 31 4 Midnight Snack Attack eliminated after the dessert Andre Fowles winner of Episode 27 9 Cooking Caribbean and Episode 28 4 Chopped Champions Battle 4 Kitchen Storm runner up of Episode 28 5 Chopped Champions Conclusion 50 000 Pay Day advances to final round winner Notes Part two of a five part tournament This heat had 2 repeat winners who were in the final 2 of past tournaments and 2 past winners who have only previously competed in their debut episodes Chef Lee previously battled Bobby Flay on Beat Bobby Flay but lost In round 1 Chef Andre caused a fire in his oven by forgetting to take his lotus root chips off of the paper towels he had put them on when removing them from the fryer and putting them in the oven after In round 3 Chef Andre burned his caramel with a basket ingredient guava on the stove but managed to redo it in the last few minutes left as in round 1 5919 Beat Bobby Flay Battle 3 Christian Petroni Amanda Freitag and Bobby FlayAugust 23 2020 2020 08 23 Ingredients Appetizer yak burgers rainbow cookie cake huckleberry potatoes comte cheese Entree canned stuffed jalapenos royale dorade citrus coriander lemon dessert Dessert Watergate salad coconut sugar Asian long beans kombuchaContestants Emily Chapman winner of Episode 21 13 Money Saver Episode 35 12 An Iron Chef Thanksgiving and Chopped Impossible eliminated after the appetizer Tatiana Rosana winner of Episode 37 8 Under the Cuban Sun and Episode 40 6 Chopped Champs Throwdown Battle 3 eliminated after the entree Meny Vaknin winner of Episode 22 11 Hot Stuff and Episode 28 1 Chopped Champions Battle 1 Best of the Best eliminated after the dessert Evan Hennessey winner of Episode 37 5 Leftover Takeover and Episode 40 4 Chopped Champs Throwdown Battle 1 advances to final round winner Notes Part three of a five part tournament The chefs in this heat previously competed in the finales of past champions tournaments with Chef Emily being the only past grand champion Chefs Evan and Tatiana previously competed against one another in Episode 40 8 Chopped Champs Throwdown Finale The rainbow cookie cake in round 1 was reminiscent of an Italian rainbow cookie with red white and green colors made with almond and topped with chocolate and raspberry jam in between each layer The lemon dessert in round 2 consisted of an edible shell made to look like a lemon filled with lemon gelee and a mousse that contained lemongrass and green cardamom 59210 Beat Bobby Flay Battle 4 Tiffani Faison Marc Murphy and Bobby FlayAugust 30 2020 2020 08 30 Ingredients Appetizer pizza bites chicken confit graffiti eggplant caviar Entree dirty fries boar tenderloin watermelon haricot verts Dessert head cheese sweet amp sour cereal figs queso frescoContestants Aarthi Sampath winner of Episode 29 2 Snail Snafus eliminated after the appetizer Seis Kamimura winner of Episode 24 11 Tailgate Fate eliminated after the entree Bradley Stellings winner of Episode 23 3 Chopped Again eliminated after the dessert Jay Abrams winner of Episode 27 6 Bacon Boys advances to final round winner Notes Part four of a five part tournament All four contestants in this episode previously competed in the first Chopped Beat Bobby Flay tournament in each part Chefs Bradley and Jay both competed in Part 1 but both were eliminated by the end Chef Seis competed in Part 2 and was the finalist in the finale but he lost to Bobby Flay Chef Aarthi competed in Part 3 but she was eliminated after the entree round Aarthi also previously competed against Bobby Flay in Beat Bobby Flay and won The dirty fries in round 2 included tortilla chips chili beans sour cream and jalapenos The head cheese in round 3 was made from the head of a pig 59311 Beat Bobby Flay Finale Fight Christian Petroni Tiffani Faison Chris Santos and Marcus Samuelsson Maneet Chauhan Scott Conant September 6 2020 2020 09 06 Ingredients Appetizer stuffed doughnuts pig kidneys upland cress dried mangosteen Entree tilefish lacy cauliflower potted meat rhubarb liqueur Dessert Beat Bobby round lobster dried duck salty fingers deep fried milkContestants Jay Abrams winner of Episode 27 6 Bacon Boys eliminated after the appetizer Evan Hennessey winner of Episode 37 5 Leftover Takeover and Episode 40 4 Chopped Champs Throwdown Battle 1 chopped 1st in entree and Andre Fowles winner of Episode 27 9 Cooking Caribbean and Episode 28 4 Chopped Champions Battle 4 Kitchen Storm chopped 2nd in entree eliminated after the entree Bobby Flay eliminated after the dessert Stephen Coe winner of Episode 41 1 Ultimate Redemption and runner up of Grill Masters 2017 winner Notes Part five of a five part tournament Since the episode was 60 minutes like normal and had four chefs versus three as in prior tournaments with the final round as a face off against a professional chef for a chance at the prize two chefs were eliminated in the entree round and only the entree round factored into the judges decision This is the second episode to have a double elimination the first being the Alton s Challenge finale The stuffed doughnuts in round 1 were stuffed with vanilla ice cream that was covered in rainbow sprinkles The potted meat in round 2 was made with chicken and pork in a can The deep fried milk in round 3 was sweet custard thickened with corn starch then breaded and deep fried Lobster ravioli was Stephen s choice in round 3 as in Beat Bobby Flay with both chefs cooking the winning chef s signature dish and was 45 minutes instead of the usual 30 to accommodate the crossover format At the end of round 3 the judges in rounds 1 and 2 were replaced with new judges for a blind taste test similar to the end of round 2 in Beat Bobby Flay with judging who made a better version of the dish and the winner receiving 50 000 And as a result of the chefs not being able to describe their own dishes Ted did so instead Counting Bobby Flay this is the first non team episode to have more than the usual four chefs competing 59412 Pickle Panic Amanda Freitag Scott Conant and Eddie Jackson chef December 29 2020 2020 12 29 Ingredients Appetizer pickle bouquet beer battered shrimp broccolini sour trahana Entree chocolate peanut butter french toast Limburger cheese acorn squash culotte steaks Dessert rainbow crepes passion fruit giant candy sticks salted egg yolk cookiesContestants Drew Hiatt Executive Chef from Riverhead NY eliminated after the appetizer Nina Singto Chef and Owner from Nashville TN eliminated after the entree Emily Ridgway Research amp Development Chef from San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Joe Gramaglia Chef and Owner from Warren NJ winner Notes While Chopped normally obscures brand names the shrimp in the first round was SeaPak brand Chef Joe cut himself in the second round 59513 PB and J Maneet Chauhan Geoffrey Zakarian and Tiffani FaisonMay 25 2021 2021 05 25 Ingredients Appetizer peanut butter amp jelly hotdogs peanuts steak bites poblano peppers Entree giant peanut butter cup jelly packets chicken thighs bok choy Dessert PB amp J ice cream sandwiches basil raisins on the vine PB amp J moonshineContestants Bo Byrne Executive Chef from Freeport ME eliminated after the appetizer Rama Ginde Chef and Owner from Cresskill NJ eliminated after the entree Grady Kaighn Chef and Entrepreneur from Raleigh NC eliminated after the dessert Jesse Kuykendall Executive Chef from San Antonio TX winner Notes The basket ingredients were inspired by the classic American sandwich peanut butter and jelly PB amp J Season 48 2020 21 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date5961 Burgers and Bravado Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Scott ConantDecember 15 2020 2020 12 15 Ingredients Appetizer pizza burger escarole cipollini onions pickled beets Entree parsley cake halibut fillets purple cauliflower rosti Dessert gin mayonnaise turquoise candy wafers cara cara oranges bittersContestants Ralpheal Abrahante Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Ariane Duarte Chef and Owner from Verona NJ eliminated after the entree Dana Cohen Maye Corporate Marketing Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Thomas Youell Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes Chef Dana previously competed on Seasons 10 and 17 of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2012 and 2017 first finishing 3rd then 8th 5972 Grudge Match Battle 1 Michelle Bernstein Nilou Motamed and Christian PetroniJanuary 5 2021 2021 01 05 Ingredients Appetizer lemon meringue croissants black garlic scallops grape soda Entree New York strip steaks piccalilli Chinese broccoli tuna flavored sandwich crackers Dessert baked egg ring pomegranates shortbread cookies chaat masalaContestants Noam Bilitzer Executive Chef who competed in Beat the Judge Scott eliminated after the appetizer Jillian Moskites Chef and Owner who competed in Beat the Judge Marc eliminated after the entree Justin Turner Director of Hospitality who competed in Beat the Judge Amanda eliminated after the dessert Tara Khattar Private Chef and Consultant who competed in Beat the Judge Maneet winner Notes This is the first part of a 5 part champs vs judges tournament featuring eight chefs and eight Chopped judges all 16 of whom were past winners who all competed in the Beat the Judge Two chefs and two judges would compete in the finale for the largest prize offered in the show thus far 100 000 which would be donated to Turn Up Fight Hunger if a judge won This episode had four chef competitors from Beat The Judge two of whom won their episodes Chef Tara cut herself in the first round and contaminated her raw scallops which were thrown away She managed to get extra scallops from Chefs Jillian and Noam 5983 Grudge Match Battle 2 Michelle Bernstein Nilou Motamed and Christian PetroniJanuary 12 2021 2021 01 12 Ingredients Appetizer herring under a fur coat ham steaks injera cucamelons Entree rattlesnake pizza nopales beef shank red curry paste Dessert carrot bacon gala apples lo mein cake white chocolate liqueurContestants Amanda Freitag eliminated after the appetizer Chris Santos eliminated after the entree Tiffani Faison eliminated after the dessert Marcus Samuelsson winner Notes This is the second part of a 5 part tournament This episode featured four Chopped judges from past Beat the Judge episodes as contestants Although she competed in a Beat The Judge episode this is Chef Tiffani s first time competing in a regulation episode 5994 Grudge Match Battle 3 Nilou Motamed Christian Petroni and Geoffrey ZakarianJanuary 19 2021 2021 01 19 Ingredients Appetizer sauerkraut soup breakfast radishes sardines pork rind bread crumbs Entree mustard gelatin mold wild boar quince smoked soy sauce Dessert unicorn milkshake raspberries concha lap cheongContestants Nick Testa Executive Chef who competed in Beat the Judge Alex eliminated after the appetizer Jen Biesty Chef amp Owner who competed in Beat the Judge Alex eliminated after the entree Tristan Epps Executive Chef who competed in Beat the Judge Amanda eliminated after the dessert Demetrio Zavala Executive Corporate Chef who competed in Beat the Judge Tiffani winner Notes This is the third part of a 5 part tournament This episode had four Beat the Judge competitors with Chef Nick being the only past competitor who lost his episode Chef Jen won his episode but lost against Alex in the Beat The Judge bonus round Chef Tristan had previously been mentored by Marcus Samuelsson winner of the previous grudge match episode 6005 Grudge Match Battle 4 Nilou Motamed Christian Petroni and Geoffrey ZakarianJanuary 26 2021 2021 01 26 Ingredients Appetizer mock turtle soup chicory abalone hootenanny Entree crab rangoon tacos sablefish tomato veggie juice baby corn Dessert zen garden cranberries confetti cheesecake black beansContestants Stephen Coe eliminated after the appetizer Scott Conant eliminated after the entree Maneet Chauhan eliminated after the dessert Marc Murphy winner Notes This is the fourth part of a 5 part tournament This episode featured three Chopped judges from past Beat the Judge episodes and an outsider Stephen Coe was the winner of the Beat Bobby Flay Chopped tournament as well as competitor in several previous Chopped episodes The hootenanny dish in round 1 is a baked dessert similar to a German pancake The zen garden in round 3 was edible rocks candy on sugar sand Despite previously winning his Beat The Judge episode this is Chef Marc s first win in a regulation episode 6016 Grudge Match 100 000 Finale Nilou Motamed Christian Petroni and Geoffrey ZakarianFebruary 2 2021 2021 02 02 Ingredients Appetizer cod throats galangal creme brulee hot chicken appetizer Tara Khattar vs Demetrio Zavala Entree cod throats galangal creme brulee hot chicken appetizer Marc Murphy vs Marcus Samuelsson Dessert loaded nachos butternut squash avocado milk suckling pig entree Marc Murphy vs Demetrio Zavala Contestants Tara Khattar eliminated after the appetizer Marcus Samuelsson eliminated after the entree Marc Murphy eliminated after the dessert Demetrio Zavala winner Notes This is the last part of the champs vs judges tournament with 2 appetizer knockout rounds and a final entree round The chefs competed head to head in the first round and the judges competed head to head in the second round with both rounds featuring the same ingredients that guaranteed a judge and a chef champion in the third entree round A coin toss decided which group chose the order for the first two rounds the judges won the toss and chose to go second All rounds lasted 30 minutes Despite the judges losing a smaller donation was made to Turn Up Fight Hunger in honor of Chef Marc s performance Because he technically won his Beat The Judge episode Chef Demetrio becomes Chopped s first 5 time winner by winning this episode 6027 Meat Fight Goat Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Eddie Jackson chef February 9 2021 2021 02 09 Ingredients Appetizer goat forequarter goat sausage bolo de rolo shishito peppers Entree leg of goat goat milk baby formula turnips fiery cheese puffs Dessert goat salami goat cheese croquettes lemon verbena dragon fruit chipsContestants Greg Lipman Chef and Owner from Atlanta GA eliminated after the appetizer Alain Lemaire Chef and Co Owner from Miami FL eliminated after the entree Deepa Shridhar Chef from Austin TX eliminated after the dessert Ed Crochet Chef and Owner from Philadelphia PA winner Notes This is the first in a series of meat themed episodes Goat was the featured protein in every round Chef Deepa cut herself in the first round 6038 Meat Fight Pork Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Eddie Jackson chef February 16 2021 2021 02 16 Ingredients Appetizer barbecue spare ribs pork butt Brussels sprouts Calvados Entree pork belly fried rice pork tomahawk pom pom mushrooms pickled okra Dessert guanciale bacon amp potato chip candy bars muscadine grapes dehydrated marshmallowsContestants Nick Leahy Chef amp Owner from Atlanta GA eliminated after the appetizer Sarah Heard Co Chef amp Owner from Austin TX eliminated after the entree Jason Zygmont Chef amp Owner from Nashville TN eliminated after the dessert Denevin Miranda Chef de Cuisine from New York NY winner Notes This is the second in a series of meat themed episodes Pork was the featured protein in every round Chef Sarah cut herself in the first round 6049 Meat Fight Beef Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Eddie Jackson chef February 23 2021 2021 02 23 Ingredients Appetizer Wagyu tri tip steak steak tartare upland cress ube ice cream Entree rib roast bone marrow shots salsify blooming onion Dessert calf s foot jelly beef fudge cape gooseberries labnehContestants Scott Jones Chef amp Owner from Dallas TX eliminated after the appetizer Billy Ngo Chef amp Owner from Sacramento CA eliminated after the entree Shorne Benjamin Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Jordan Arcuri Executive Chef from Nashville TN winner Notes This is the third in a series of meat themed episodes Beef was the featured protein in every round The tri tip in the first round was given to the chefs as a whole piece The beef fudge in the third round was chocolate fudge made with beef fat instead of butter 60510 Meat Fight Bison Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Eddie Jackson chef March 2 2021 2021 03 02 Ingredients Appetizer bison short ribs deviled eggs fresh wasabi beer jelly beans Entree bison strip loin haricots verts onigiri cheese tea Dessert bison jerky bison tallow mincemeat pie blood orangesContestants Kristine Kittrell Sous Chef from Austin TX eliminated after the appetizer Desmond Robinson Chef amp Owner from Memphis TN eliminated after the entree Chetan Shetty Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Dan Billo Executive Chef from Boston MA winner Notes This is the last of the meat themed episodes Bison was the featured protein in every round 60611 Hangry Baskets Dumped Maneet Chauhan Tiffani Faison and Chris SantosMarch 16 2021 2021 03 16 Ingredients Appetizer fettucine alfredo with chicken red onions Cabarnet chocolate Entree vanilla ice cream yellow snack cakes beef heart artichokes Dessert divorce cake cinnamon bun spread pineapple datesContestants Malik Ali Private Chef amp Caterer from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the appetizer Michael Morales Executive Chef from Chicago IL eliminated after the entree Josh Sutcliff Executive Chef from Dallas TX eliminated after the dessert Leksi Bunnell Sous Chef from New York NY winner Notes This is the first of four unconnected emotionally themed episodes spanning seasons 48 and 49 featuring things you eat when you re hangry hungry amp angry The baskets in this episode had ingredients that represented getting dumped heartbreak 60712 Hangry Baskets Hungover Maneet Chauhan Tiffani Faison and Chris SantosMarch 23 2021 2021 03 23 Ingredients Appetizer big burgers avocados ramen noodles mimosa Entree Philly cheesesteak chicken tenders pickles Bloody Mary potato chips Dessert eggs benedict watermelon soda crackers coconut waterContestants Shaina Juliana Chef and Owner from Bronx NY eliminated after the appetizer Hux Jones Executive Chef from Knoxville TN eliminated after the entree Taylor Hester Chef de Cuisine from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Joe Cooke Executive Chef from Boston MA winner Notes This is the second of four unconnected emotionally themed episodes featuring things you eat when you re hangry The baskets in this episode had fast food alcohol themed ingredients and or remedies for hangovers The judges claimed they drank the night before to accurately portray being hungover for the show 60813 Hangry Baskets Hot amp Hangry Maneet Chauhan Tiffani Faison and Chris SantosMarch 30 2021 2021 03 30 Ingredients Appetizer ghost peppers Carolina reaper cheese pork secreto grits Entree phaal curry pineapple habnero shrub t bone steak rainbow chard Dessert super spicy jawbreakers hot sauce camel milk guavaContestants Caroline Gutierrez Private Chef from Atlanta GA eliminated after the appetizer Garrett Wheeler Executive Chef from Atlanta GA eliminated after the entree Brandon Silva Executive Chef from Houston TX eliminated after the dessert Tesia Bunton Chef Consultant from Atlanta GA winner Notes This is the third of four unconnected emotionally themed episodes featuring things you eat when you re hangry The baskets in this episode featured hot and spicy ingredients Season 49 2020 21 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date6091 Comfort Food Feud Bacon Maneet Chauhan Chris Santos and Tiffani FaisonNovember 10 2020 2020 11 10 Ingredients Appetizer bacon beer cheese romanesco cauliflower uncured bacon yuzu kosho Entree bacon amp eggs gelatin shots sweet corn on the cob pork belly biscuit dough Dessert pig tails bacon bananas foster chocolate chips avocadosContestants Ashley DeSilva Executive Chef from Brunswick ME eliminated after the appetizer Jessica Kotula Chef and Charcutier from New York NY eliminated after the entree Nick Wilson Chef and Owner from Pembroke MA eliminated after the dessert Christopher Walker Chef and Butcher from Boston MA winner Notes This is the first part of a five part outdoor tournament in Maine centered around comfort foods The winner of each episode advanced to the finale for a chance at 25 000 Each episode had a different theme this one is bacon focused dishes with bacon in every basket The bacon beer cheese in the first round was beer cheese with cheddar and swiss in a bacon wrapped beer mug The gelatin shots in the second round had vodka caramel and bacon bits inside with a gummy candy egg on top A rainstorm interrupted the final round judging shutting off power and limiting filming of the judge s discussion to vertical phone cameras 6102 Comfort Food Feud Burgers Maneet Chauhan Chris Santos and Tiffani FaisonNovember 17 2020 2020 11 17 Ingredients Appetizer deep fried burger scotch bonnet peppers peaches sloppy Joe mix Entree burger in a can summer squash short ribs glazed doughnuts Dessert mustard ice cream green apples honeycomb burger cupcakesContestants Johan Jensen Chef and Owner from Stonington CT eliminated after the appetizer D Andre Miller Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Mitzi Jackson Robinson Personal Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the dessert Danny Rassi Chef and Owner from North Conway NH winner Notes This is the second part of a five part outdoor tournament The theme of this episode is some form of burgers in every basket The chefs didn t have to make burgers in every round but they did have to be rich comforting burger inspired dishes In round 1 Chef D Andre cut himself The canned burger in round 2 was a cheeseburger with ketchup mayonnaise and pickles 6113 Comfort Food Feud Mac and Cheese Maneet Chauhan Chris Santos and Tiffani FaisonNovember 24 2020 2020 11 24 Ingredients Appetizer mactini turnips mini brie bites corndog sushi Entree mac and quiche baby spinach truffle pecorino pot roast Dessert mac and cheese lava cake figs honey goat gouda pancake mixContestants Melissa Chaiken Chef amp Co Owner from Bangor ME eliminated after the appetizer Jason Whipland Chef amp Owner from Middletown NY eliminated after the entree Christopher Hensel Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Sarita Ekya Chef amp Owner from New York NY winner Notes This is the third part of a five part outdoor tournament The theme of this episode is some form of macaroni and cheese and a different type of cheese in every basket In the first round the mactini was just mac and cheese inside a large martini glass The corndog sushi was like a regular corndog but with a sushi roll in this case a smoked salmon roll with all the fixings instead of a hot dog In round 1 Chef Jason cut himself and forgot a basket ingredient from one plate but moved on because Chef Melissa did not transform some of her basket ingredients The lava cake in the third round was a large mac amp cheese fritter with a hot cheddar cheese center 6124 Comfort Food Feud Pizza Maneet Chauhan Chris Santos and Tiffani FaisonDecember 1 2020 2020 12 01 Ingredients Appetizer chocolate fudge cake four meat pizza plumcots anchovies Entree spaghetti amp meatball pizza watercress pink pineapple pork collar Dessert cereal pizza cherries pepper flakes burrata cheeseContestants Austin Baker Head Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Pietro Mazzella Chef amp Owner from Wayne NJ eliminated after the entree Steve Welch Chef amp Owner from Cambridge MA eliminated after the dessert Stacy Mokes Executive Sous Chef from Asbury Park NJ winner Notes This is the fourth part of a five part outdoor tournament The theme of this episode is pizza in every round both as a basket ingredient and as a dish The four meat pizza in round one consisted of pepperoni ham sausage and bacon The spaghetti pizza in round 2 was meatballs cheese and sauce on top of a baked spaghetti crust The cereal pizza in round 3 was a pizza crust topped with cream cheese icing and colorful cereal 6135 Comfort Food Feud Finale Maneet Chauhan Chris Santos and Tiffani FaisonDecember 8 2020 2020 12 08 Ingredients Appetizer pizza pot pie red sorrel grape jelly hot butt cappy Entree mac amp cheese stuffed turkey collard greens pizza cocktail wild boar bacon Dessert cinnaburger wild blueberries mango ketchup mac amp cheese candy canesContestants Stacy Mokes Executive Sous Chef from Asbury Park NJ eliminated after the appetizer Sarita Ekya Chef amp Owner from New York NY eliminated after the entree Danny Rassi Chef and Owner from North Conway NH eliminated after the dessert Christopher Walker Chef and Butcher from Boston MA winner Notes This is the final part of a five part outdoor tournament and each past themed ingredient pizza bacon burger mac amp cheese was featured in the baskets The hot butt cappy in round 1 was a capicola meat presented in a long Italian style sub sandwich While Chopped normally obscures brand names the grape jelly appeared to be Welch s brand The pizza cocktail in round 2 was a version of a Bloody Mary with tomato and mozzarella garnish The cinna burger in round 3 was a quadruple bacon cheeseburger with cinnamon rolls instead of burger buns 6146 Cooked with Care Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Marcus SamuelssonMarch 9 2021 2021 03 09 Ingredients Appetizer canned bacon mahi mahi fillets kohlrabi life preserver candies Entree shrimp chips beef tenderloin kale onion juice Dessert rambutan nurse cake pops cream cheese strawberry gelatin cupsContestants Brandon Burr Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner from Richmond VA eliminated after the appetizer Rosanna Martinelli Pediatric ICU Nurse from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Krissie Scott Geriatric Care Nurse from Memphis TN eliminated after the dessert Lorraine Wheeler ICU Nurse from New York NY winner Notes This episode featured amateur cooks and paid tribute to nurses on the front lines during the COVID 19 pandemic Nurse Brandon cut himself in the first round 6157 Hangry Baskets Late Night Geoffrey Zakarian Tiffani Faison and Chris SantosApril 6 2021 2021 04 06 Ingredients Appetizer frozen pizza french fries maitake mushrooms meatballs Entree bowl of cereal mac and cheese arugula pork belly Dessert toaster pastry sandwiches persimmons whipped cream popcornContestants Keith Batts Chef amp Caterer from Nashville TN eliminated after the appetizer Hilda Ysusi Executive Chef amp Owner from The Woodlands TX eliminated after the entree Brian Poe Chef amp Owner from Boston MA eliminated after the dessert Jamarr Massey Corporate Executive Chef from Miami FL winner Notes This is the last of four unconnected emotionally themed episodes featuring things you eat when you re hangry The baskets in this episode had typical late night food staples 6168 Martha Rules Pantry Surprise Martha Stewart Marcus Samuelsson and Marc MurphyApril 13 2021 2021 04 13 Ingredients Appetizer blueberry pie tarragon lobster mushrooms oysters Entree clam chowder purple ninja radishes leg of lamb finger limes Dessert brown bread in a can dried chamomile plums gorgonzola dulceContestants Woldy Reyes Catering Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Brittney Williams Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Kristen Harlach Executive Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the dessert Eric Marshall Private Chef from New York NY winner Notes This is the first of a special five part outdoor tournament in Maine for 50 000 Unlike past Chopped tournaments this tournament features various special challenges doled out by Martha Stewart For this episode Martha reduced the pantry to a basic 20 ingredients She swapped out the 20 ingredients in the first two rounds for pastry based ingredients in the third round 6179 Martha Rules Tick Tock Martha Stewart Marcus Samuelsson and Marc MurphyApril 20 2021 2021 04 20 Ingredients Appetizer hasty pudding garlic chives with blossoms mussels whole grain mustard Entree cornish hens kale walnuts lobster roe Martharita Dessert potato candy white nectarines spruce tips whipped coffeeContestants Emshika Alberini Chef amp Owner from Littleton NH eliminated after the appetizer Paul Garberson Executive Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the entree Julie Cutting Chef amp Owner from Portsmouth NH eliminated after the dessert Vladimir Lebrun Executive Chef from Sangus MA winner Notes This is the second part of the Martha Rules tournament In this episode Martha changed the amount of cook time partway into each round The appetizer round was reduced to 15 minutes The entree round had an extra 5 minutes 35 minutes total but there was also an extra ingredient in the form of a margarita made by Martha This marks the first non 4 ingredient basket since season 7 as well as the first 5 ingredient basket since season 1 The dessert round lasted for however long it took Martha to make a lemon meringue pie their time ended up being a little over 25 minutes In the first round Chef Vladimir cut himself 61810 Martha Rules Blade and Switch Martha Stewart Marcus Samuelsson and Marc MurphyApril 27 2021 2021 04 27 Ingredients Appetizer sea urchin fresno peppers peanut brittle kombu Entree lobster rolls romano beans veal ribeyes pickled watermelon rind Dessert apple brandy currants sauerkraut artichoke cakeContestants John DaSilva Chef amp Owner from Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer Courtnee Futch Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree David Israelow Chef amp Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Jennifer Normant Executive Chef from Newburyport MA winner Notes This is the third part of the Martha Rules tournament In this episode Martha made contestants switch stations in the middle of every round In round 1 she had David switch with Jennifer and made Courtnee switch with John Then she made them switch back to their original stations In round 2 she moved Jennifer to Courtnee s station Courtnee went to David s station and David moved to Jennifer s station Then she made them go to a station they hadn t been to before David on Courtnee s station Jennifer on David s station and Courtnee on Jennifer s station In round 3 David and Jennifer switched three times finishing at each others station Jennifer previously competed on Seasons 9 and 17 of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2011 and 2017 first finishing 5th then 6th 61911 Martha Rules Mystery Competitor Martha Stewart Marcus Samuelsson and Marc MurphyMay 4 2021 2021 05 04 Ingredients Appetizer bittersweet soda pea tendrils peekytoe crabmeat garden party orange cake Entree red snapper dogs heirloom tomatoes flounder pearled black barley Dessert matcha terrarium maple syrup carrots salty sweet cream ice creamContestants James Kelly Executive Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated mid round 1 amp William Lawrence Executive Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after round 1 eliminated after the appetizer Anthony Caldwell Executive Chef amp Owner from Boston MA eliminated after the entree Julie Cutting Chef amp Owner from Portsmouth NH introduced in round 3 eliminated after the dessert Saba Wahid Duffy Private Chef from Framingham MA winner Notes This is the fourth part of the Martha Rules tournament In this episode the chefs were told they could be eliminated mid round Martha taste tested components from everyone s stations and eliminated James Kelly in the middle of round 1 This marks the show s first mid round elimination A chef was also eliminated normally after the first round counting the mid round elimination this is the first double elimination to occur in the first round In the third round Martha brought in a runner up chef Julie Cutting from a previous Martha Rules round Tick Tock 62012 Martha Rules Grand Finale Martha Stewart Marcus Samuelsson and Marc MurphyMay 11 2021 2021 05 11 Ingredients Appetizer haddock fillets pear amp cornbread skillet cake sour beer gloves to forage for garden ingredient of their choice Entree lobster bake lobster clams corn potatoes kielbasa at least 3 must be used Dessert giant whoopie pie divergent melon pork amp liver terrine fresh cow s milkContestants Eric Marshall Private Chef from New York NY chopped 1st in entree eliminated after the appetizer Vladimir Lebrun Executive Chef from Sangus MA chopped 2nd in entree eliminated after the entree Jennifer Normant Executive Chef from Newburyport MA eliminated after the dessert Saba Wahid Duffy Private Chef from Framingham MA winner Notes This is the final part of the Martha Rules tournament where the winner receives 50 000 There was a different challenge every round In the first round Martha let each contestant pick a fourth ingredient from Maine s Earth Farm garden Eric got mustard greens Vlad got celery Saba got kale and Jennifer got lettuce In the second round they were directed to a separate table where Martha and the judges presented five cooked ingredients in a lobster bake and the contestants had to use at least 3 of them in their dish This basket is the first ever Chopped basket where the chefs only had to use at least some instead of all of their basket ingredients In the third round the finalists had to milk cows to get their fresh milk This was the second time in Chopped history where contestants were not chopped the first being Alton s Challenge Grand Finale and the first time where the non elimination happened in round 1 with a double elimination in round 2 62113 Taco Brawl Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantMay 18 2021 2021 05 18 Ingredients Appetizer pepinos locos squash blossoms pork tenderloin masa dough Entree taco salad red snapper jicama ancho chiles Dessert cheesecake chimichangas mangos dried hibiscus flowers margaritaContestants Andrew Savoie Chef and Owner from Dallas TX eliminated after the appetizer Geronimo Lopez Chef and Owner from San Antonio TX eliminated after the entree Chando Madrigal Executive Chef and Owner from Sacramento CA eliminated after the dessert Kiersten Gormeley Executive Chef and Owner from New York NY winner Notes In this episode the chefs had to make tacos in every round Chef Andrew cut himself in round 1 and when the judges reviewed the footage they determined the food was contaminated leading to him getting eliminated Season 50 2021 22 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date6221 Time Capsule 60s Foods Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Marcus SamuelssonJune 1 2021 2021 06 01 Ingredients Appetizer 60 s themed cookies meatballs with grape jelly frozen peas grapefruit soda Entree wieneroni casserole button mushrooms fondue side of salmon Dessert melon balls tunnel of fudge cake rocket lollipops stacked chipsContestants Ara Malekian Chef and Pitmaster from Richmond TX eliminated after the appetizer Chris Valdez Chef and Owner from Miami FL eliminated after the entree Margeaux Alcorta Culinary Director from San Antonio TX eliminated after the dessert Jonathan Beatty Executive Chef from Atlanta GA winner Notes This was part of a series of non connected themed episodes where chefs cooked with foods popular during a certain time period This episode highlighted foods from the 1960s 6232 Time Capsule 90s Foods Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantJune 8 2021 2021 06 08 Ingredients Appetizer lunch kit sun dried tomatoes Chinese chicken salad appletini Entree pasta in a can strawberry fruit leather portobello mushrooms flank steak Dessert mini cookies with frosting chocolate covered strawberries drinkable cereal yogurt corn dogsContestants Lee Frank Chef and Owner from Exeter NH eliminated after the appetizer Cyndi Stanimirov Chef and General Manager from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Michelle Tribble Head Chef from Dallas TX eliminated after the dessert Kenyatta Ashford Chef and Owner from Chattanooga TN winner Notes This was part of a series of non connected themed episodes where chefs cooked with foods popular during a certain time period this episode highlighted foods from the 1990s Chefs Cyndi and Michelle knew each other and previously competed on different seasons of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen Cyndi competed on Season 11 in 2013 finishing in 4th place while Michelle competed on Season 14 in 2015 and finished 3rd the latter returned for Season 17 in 2017 and was the winner of that season The lunch kit in the appetizer round contained crackers mozzarella and pepperoni The canned pasta in the entree round was macaroni in a tomato sauce despite having the brand obscured it seemed to be Chef Boyardee 6243 Time Capsule Future Foods Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Scott ConantJune 15 2021 2021 06 15 Ingredients Appetizer sustainable squash Little Neck clams algae oil black ants Entree sunflowers ostrich fillet fonio solar farm honey Dessert meatless breakfast sausage pea protein milk astronaut peaches organic cacao powderContestants Rodrigo Ochoa Executive Chef from Miami FL eliminated after the appetizer Taylor Hurt Chef from Hattiesburg MS eliminated after the entree Joe Schafer Executive Chef from Kennebunkport ME eliminated after the dessert Dan Jackson Executive Chef from Chapel Hill NC winner Notes This was part of a series of non connected themed episodes where chefs cooked with foods popular during a certain time period This episode featured food hypothesized to become popular in the year 3000 The end of this episode had a dedication to Chef Taylor Hurt who passed away in November 2020 6254 Alton s Maniacal Baskets Part 1 Alton Brown Maneet Chauhan and Marcus SamuelssonJune 22 2021 2021 06 22 Ingredients Appetizer bean sprouts pasture raised eggs spinach lasagna chicken in a can Entree blood soup parsnips venison osso buco M R E Dessert livermush pudding pickled garlic Bartlett pears tawny portContestants Megan Brown Chef amp Owner from Long Island NY eliminated after the appetizer Brianna Cooper Chef amp Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Diego Fernandez Executive Chef from Dallas TX eliminated after the dessert Eric Spigner Executive Chef from Dallas TX winner Notes This is part 1 of a 5 part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets aiming for one outrageous ingredient in each round suggested by viewers on social media The winner of each heat went on to the finale where they competed for 25 000 This is the second Alton Brown masterminded tournament in the show s history The M R E in round 2 was chicken teriyaki 6265 Alton s Maniacal Baskets Part 2 Alton Brown Maneet Chauhan and Marcus SamuelssonJune 29 2021 2021 06 29 Ingredients Appetizer English breakfast chanterelle mushrooms raspberry lambic beer surstromming Entree ground beef apple pie guinea hen legs cardoons salty licorice Dessert bagel amp lox cake frozen cherries mimolette cheese chitterlingsContestants Henry Morgan Sous Chef from Coral Gables FL eliminated after the appetizer Matt Brown Executive Chef from Sacramento CA eliminated after the entree Paras Shah Executive Chef amp Co Owner from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the dessert Christina Coupet Corporate Executive Chef from Miami FL winner Notes This is part 2 of a 5 part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets adding outrageous ingredients suggested by fans on social media 6276 Alton s Maniacal Baskets Part 3 Alton Brown Maneet Chauhan and Marcus SamuelssonJuly 6 2021 2021 07 06 Ingredients Appetizer black radishes tuna noodle casserole pickle jelly beans lutefisk Entree BBQ cottage cheese salad rack of elk cauliflower leaves natto Dessert musk stick marshmallow tart frozen rhubarb rock candy black limesContestants Sam Jones Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Mohan Kulasinghum Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Keesha O Galdez Chef amp Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Leia Gaccione Executive Chef amp Owner from Morristown NJ winner Notes This is part 3 of a 5 part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets aiming for one outrageous ingredient in each round Chef Mohan forgot a basket ingredient cauliflower leaves in the second round Chef Keesha cut herself twice in the third round slowing her down 6287 Alton s Maniacal Baskets Part 4 Alton Brown Maneet Chauhan and Marcus SamuelssonJuly 13 2021 2021 07 13 Ingredients Appetizer blueberry waffles head on shrimp asparagus canned haggis Entree fermented banana peels wild boar foreshanks bitter melon shiokara Dessert pork floss grapefruit pizza cookie cake wormwood liqueurContestants Tim McDiarmid Chef amp Owner from San Antonio TX eliminated after the appetizer Idris Muhammad Private Chef from Atlanta GA eliminated after the entree Leilani Baugh Chef amp Owner from Oakland CA eliminated after the dessert Alex Pineda Executive Chef from Boston MA winner Notes This is part 4 of a 5 part tournament where Alton Brown picked the baskets aiming for one outrageous ingredient in each round 6298 Alton s Maniacal Baskets Finale Alton Brown Maneet Chauhan and Marcus SamuelssonJuly 20 2021 2021 07 20 Ingredients Appetizer pickled pig lips rainbow carrots gooseneck barnacles dried yogurt Entree chocolate covered onion capon fava beans roasted lamb head Dessert snack cake wedding cake durian kale candy canes vegan hamContestants Alex Pineda Executive Chef from Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer Eric Spigner Executive Chef from Dallas TX eliminated after the entree Leia Gaccione Executive Chef amp Owner from Morristown NJ eliminated after the dessert Christina Coupet Corporate Executive Chef from Miami FL winner Notes This is the final part of the Alton Brown tournament Alton surprised the contestants by doubling the prize money from 25 000 to 50 000 6309 Chef s Best Friend Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Sunny AndersonJuly 27 2021 2021 07 27 Ingredients Appetizer marrow bones haricot verts sardines peanut butter Entree spaghetti and meatballs chayote squash New York strip steaks doggie beer Dessert pig ears bananas quail eggs puppy cappuccinoContestants Lisa Spychala Freelance Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Meaghan Gannon Private Chef from New York NY eliminated after the entree Scott Rackliff Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Brandon Campney Executive Chef from Morristown NJ winner Notes This episode featured man s best friend and a different larger set the summertime set possibly The Art Factory in Paterson NJ 1 The competing chefs were all dog lovers who had to make the usual dishes along with a separate treat using at least one basket ingredient for a golden retriever named James The chefs were given an extra 10 minutes in each round to account for making an extra doggie snack To accommodate the requirement all the baskets had ingredients that were safe for dogs to eat The doggie beer in the second round was bone broth and the cappuccino in the third round was just whipped heavy cream 63110 Ballpark Baskets Amanda Freitag Marc Murphy and Jordan AndinoAugust 3 2021 2021 08 03 Ingredients Appetizer foot long hot dogs nacho cheese sauce soft pretzels watermelon radishes Entree popcorn chicken tenders broccoli rabe beer pickles Dessert caramel apple baseballs roasted peanuts strawberries cotton candyContestants Jen Royle Executive Chef amp Owner from Boston MA eliminated after the appetizer Aristide Williams Private Chef from New Orleans LA eliminated after the entree Fanerra Dupree Chef amp Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Alix Baker Private Chef from Brooklyn NY winner Notes The basket ingredients in every round were inspired by baseball park food 63211 Playing with Fire Wild Things Alex Guarnaschelli Tiffani Faison and Eduardo GarciaAugust 10 2021 2021 08 10 Ingredients Appetizer ostrich burgers stinging nettles oyster mushrooms silkworm pupa Entree alligator nuggets rack of antelope fiddlehead ferns blueberry pie filling Dessert barbecue boar sliders cape gooseberries shredded coconut goat s milk caramelContestants Justin JRob Robinson Chef amp Owner from Atlanta GA eliminated after the appetizer Joseph Quellar Pit Master amp Owner from Houston TX eliminated after the entree Kimberly Plafke Production Manager amp Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Larissa Da Costa Private Chef from Los Angeles CA winner Notes This is part 1 of a 5 part grill tournament with 16 chefs competing for a 25 000 prize Each episode in the tournament had a theme the baskets in this episode featured wild game Unlike past grilling tournaments this one was held indoors inside the larger set they have been using in the past few episodes and the chefs had large open fire grills In the third round Chef Kimberly forgot to plate a basket ingredient gooseberries on 2 of the judge s plates leading to her being eliminated 63312 Playing with Fire Hog Heaven Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos and Eric AdjepongAugust 17 2021 2021 08 17 Ingredients Appetizer baby back ribs daikon honeycomb bologna salad Entree pork butt cabbage gummy apple candy pork skin Dessert banana muffins thyme peaches bacon beer brittleContestants Shane Nasby eliminated after the appetizer Dominique Leach eliminated after the entree Joe Yim eliminated after the dessert Zuri Resendiz winner Notes This is part 2 of a 5 part grill tournament This episode s baskets featured pork Guest judge Eric Adjepong has previously competed on seasons 16 and 17 of Top Chef and was a Chopped runner up in the episode Chili Cook Off Chef Zuri was a winner on Guy s Grocery Games 63413 Playing with Fire High Stakes Alex Guarnaschelli Tiffani Faison and Eduardo GarciaAugust 24 2021 2021 08 24 Ingredients Appetizer smoked watermelon ham ramps New York strip steaks butcher cut bacon Entree long bone ribeyes summer truffles okra jalapeno popper grilled cheese sandwiches Dessert steak sauce kumquats chocolate Brussels sprouts grilled dessert pizzaContestants Franco Vlasic Co Owner amp Pitmaster from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Stacy Bareng Chef amp Owner from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Bret Lunsford Executive Chef from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Nicole Hicks Chef amp Owner from Atlanta GA winner Notes This is part 3 of a 5 part grill tournament This episode s baskets featured steaks and steak related ingredients in every round Chef Stacy forgot a basket ingredient watermelon in round 1 63514 Playing with Fire Surf and Turf Alex Guarnaschelli Tiffani Faison and Eric AdjepongAugust 31 2021 2021 08 31 Ingredients Appetizer scallops lamb chops surf amp turf sushi rolls spinach Entree crawfish bison t bone steaks frozen lima beans cowboy queso Dessert chocolate lobster claws cured beef tongue grilling butter figsContestants Aubrey Johansen Private Chef from Tampa FL eliminated after the appetizer John Hanlon Executive Chef from Newton MA eliminated after the entree Samir Mogannam Chef amp Owner from San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Annisha Garcia Chef de Cuisine from New York NY winner Notes This is part 4 of a 5 part grill tournament This episode s baskets featured meat and seafood 63615 Playing with Fire Finale Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos and Eric AdjepongSeptember 7 2021 2021 09 07 Ingredients Appetizer epic barbecue burger camel tenderloin fire roasted poblano peppers kiwis Entree octopus dragon s tongue beans prime rib roast frozen fruit pops Dessert basque burnt cheesecake chicken fried bacon flame grapes corn on the cobContestants Nicole Hicks Chef amp Owner from Atlanta GA eliminated after the appetizer Zuri Resendiz Executive Sous Chef from Denver CO eliminated after the entree Larissa Da Costa Private Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the dessert Annisha Garcia Chef de Cuisine from New York NY winner Notes This is the final part of this year s grill tournament There was no official theme for the basket ingredients but all past tournament themes were represented in the baskets wild game seafood steak and pork 63716 Shakes and Fries Maneet Chauhan Scott Conant and Darnell FergusonSeptember 14 2021 2021 09 14 Ingredients Appetizer strawberry cheesecake milkshake frozen french fries Thai basil meatloaf mix Entree corn ice cream russet potatoes boneless chicken thighs Cincinnati chili Dessert milkshake flavored toaster pastries sweet potato waffle fries frozen cherries cacao nibsContestants Nico Shumpert Private Chef from Saint Louis MO eliminated after the appetizer Alex Williams Chef amp Owner from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Jackie Contreras Sous Chef from Napa CA eliminated after the dessert Emme Collins Private Chef from Seattle WA winner Notes This was a themed episode where every basket had milkshake and a version of french fries 63817 Cooking for Love Scott Conant Marc Murphy and Maneet ChauhanFebruary 8 2022 2022 02 08 Ingredients Appetizer oysters artichoke hearts sparkling rose creme brulee Entree sweetheart prime rib steaks asparagus truffle burrata spicy gummy lips candy Dessert heart pinata cake matcha powder passion fruit chocolate mousseContestants Sam Scott and Brittney Brown Private Chefs from Atlanta GA and Detroit MI eliminated after the appetizer Rachel Snyder and Lee Jackson Private Chefs from New York NY and Charlotte NC eliminated after the entree Brooke Baevsky and Matthew Wasson Private Chefs from New York NY and New York NY eliminated after the dessert Camerron Dangerfield and Terence Harvey Private Chefs from Huntsville AL and New York NY winner Notes This was a blind date team competition where 2 private chefs were paired up based on their interests and what they were looking for in a romantic partner They met for the first time on the show and had to work together to try and win This was the second match making blind date themed episode the first one being Hungry for Love which aired in season 28 Chef Camerron had previously won Cutthroat Kitchen63918 Deep Fried Deliciousness Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Millie PeartreeMarch 22 2022 2022 03 22 Ingredients Appetizer red hot mozzarella sticks shrimp Romanesco cauliflower blue cheese flavored soda Entree deep fried pizza catfish kohlrabi grits Dessert deep fried banana split blackberries rainbow marshmallows puff pastryContestants Jimmy Warren Chef and Owner from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the appetizer Catore Grant Private Chef amp Caterer from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the entree Darian Bryan Private Chef from Buffalo NY eliminated after the dessert Alan Delgado Chef and Director of R amp D from Brooklyn NY winner Notes The theme of this episode was making something fried in every round with at one fried ingredient in each basket Season 51 2021 2022 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date6401 Pasta Pasta Pasta Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Nilou MotamedDecember 28 2021 2021 12 28 Ingredients Appetizer Sunday gravy dried porcini mushrooms arugula white anchovies Entree basil flavored cotton candy langoustines mortadella garlic bread Dessert Italian cookie tray strawberry liqueur pears espresso powderContestants Rony Stark Chef amp Owner from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Jake Vorono Chef from Seattle WA eliminated after the entree Merrin Mae Gray Chef Consultant from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the dessert Barbara Pollastrini Executive Chef from Santa Monica CA winner Notes This was a themed episode where the chefs had to make pasta in every round 6412 Casino Royale Battle 1 Scott Conant Tiffani Faison and Christian PetroniJanuary 4 2022 2022 01 04 Ingredients Appetizer caviar parfait purple spinach spicy pickle potato chips smoked rattlesnake Entree cheese ball die jackfruit California Cabernet goat leg Dessert cherries jubilee passion fruit canned butter vegan turkey logContestants Monique Burns Private Chef from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the appetizer Graham Calabria Chef amp Owner from Charleston SC eliminated after the entree Zane Dearien Executive Chef from Nashville TN eliminated after the dessert Kaleena Bliss Executive Chef from Seattle WA winner Notes This was part 1 of a 5 part tournament where the grand prize was a minimum of 25 000 with a chance to win more This casino themed tournament allowed chefs to play a game to change one of their basket ingredients for a mystery ingredient under a cloche Odd numbers were unlucky bad ingredients and even numbers were lucky good ingredients In round 1 Chef Zane rolled dice to swap out his rattlesnake and got duck tongues odd number Chef Monique rolled to replace her rattlesnake and she got Japanese eggplant even number In round 2 Chef Zane rolled to swap his goat leg for snow peas even Chef Kaleena rolled to swap her cheese for saffron even and Chef Graham rolled to replace his cheese with gelatin tuna salad odd In round 3 Chef Zane rolled to swap his vegan turkey for a century egg 6423 Casino Royale Battle 2 Scott Conant Tiffani Faison and Christian PetroniJanuary 11 2022 2022 01 11 Ingredients Appetizer cookie dough doughnuts whole coconuts cocktail sauce cod milt Entree cherry wax lips Chinese okra bologna breakfast bowl sea cucumber Dessert bottarga finger limes ketchup seasoning fat rascalsContestants Jenessa Sneva Chef amp Co Owner from Seattle WA eliminated after the appetizer Corey Rice Consulting Chef amp Owner from Chicago IL eliminated after the entree Andrew Foskey Chef de Cuisine from Ojai CA eliminated after the dessert Grace Goudie Executive Chef from Arlington Heights IL winner Notes This was part two of a five part casino themed tournament In round one all the chefs opted to roll the dice to switch out an ingredient Chef Andrew swapped out his cookie dough doughnut and got canned haggis with lamb odd number Chef Grace swapped out her cod milt and got wagyu ribeyes even number Chef Corey swapped out his cocktail sauce and got Jonah crab claws even and Chef Jenessa swapped out cod milt and got natto odd In round two Chef Grace swapped her cherry wax lips and got fish heads odd Chef Andrew swapped his sea cucumber and got alligator ribs odd and Chef Corey swapped his breakfast bowl and got bitter melon odd In round three Chef Grace swapped her bottarga and got pear brandy and Chef Andrew swapped his ketchup seasoning and got whacky flavored jelly beans odd 6434 Casino Royale Battle 3 Chris Santos Tiffani Faison and Christian PetroniJanuary 18 2022 2022 01 18 Ingredients Appetizer champagne gummy bears radishes creamed sliced beef pork bung Entree truffle honey artichokes monkfish spaghetti ring deviled eggs Dessert baked Alaska longan fruit grenadine sweet relishContestants Raquel Ervin Executive Chef from Birmingham AL eliminated after the appetizer Nick Dugan Executive Chef from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the entree Tajahi Cooke Chef amp Owner from Denver CO eliminated after the dessert Zoe Schor Chef amp Owner from Chicago IL winner Notes This was part three of a five part casino themed tournament In round 1 all the chefs rolled dice to swap their pork bung Chef Zoe got chili dogs odd number Chef Nick got kohlrabi even number Chef Tajahi got pork brains in gravy odd and Chef Raquel got black garlic even In round two Chef Zoe rolled to swap her spaghetti ring eggs for broccoli rabe even Chef Nick cut himself in the middle of the second round In round three both chefs rolled to swap their relish Chef Tajahi got tomato soup odd and Chef Zoe got chocolate covered strawberries even 6445 Casino Royale Battle 4 Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Christian PetroniJanuary 25 2022 2022 01 25 Ingredients Appetizer smoked salmon pizza escarole purple sweet potato noodles dried octopus Entree slot machine candies sea beans ambrosia salad beef shank Dessert cotton candy burrito red bananas popcorn kernels tuna jerkyContestants Ross Pineda Sous Chef from Queens NY eliminated after the appetizer Nicholas Ugliarolo Executive Chef from Philadelphia PA eliminated after the entree Tiffani Ortiz Chef amp Owner from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the dessert Nichole Armstead Executive Chef from Charlotte NC winner Notes This was part four of a five part casino themed tournament In round one Chef Tiffani rolled to swap her purple noodles and she got Iberico ham even number In round two Chef Nichole and Chef Nicholas rolled to swap their ambrosia salad Nichole got sake even while Nicholas got sweet breads odd Also Chef Tiffani rolled to swap her slot machine candy and got colatura di alici even In round three Chef Nichole rolled to swap her tuna jerky and got whiskey truffles even while Chef Tiffani swapped her candy burrito and got blood pancakes odd With Nichole s victory this marks the first Chopped tournament to have a woman win every preliminary round thus ensuring an all female tournament finale 6456 Casino Royale Finale Amanda Freitag Tiffani Faison and Christian PetroniFebruary 1 2022 2022 02 01 Ingredients Appetizer freeze dried green peppers chirashi head cheese peach vodka Entree vegan lobster fuzzy squash rack of lamb camel milk cheese Dessert chocolate casino chips guava pickled pork skin habanero hot sauceContestants Nichole Armstead Executive Chef from Charlotte NC eliminated after the appetizer Grace Goudie Executive Chef from Arlington Heights IL eliminated after the entree Zoe Schor Chef amp Owner from Chicago IL eliminated after the dessert Kaleena Bliss Executive Chef from Seattle WA winner Notes This is the final part of the casino themed tournament While not the first all female episode to occur in the series it is the first Chopped tournament finale to have only female chefs competing In every round the chefs rolled the dice to add to or subtract from the grand prize The numbers rolled would be multiplied by a thousand with even numbers between 2 000 and 12 000 adding to the jackpot and odd numbers 3 000 to 11 000 subtracted from the pot In round one Chef Zoe rolled dice to swap out her chirashi and got spicy chicken spread odd number Chef Nichole rolled to replace her vodka and she got durian fruit odd In round two Chef Zoe rolled to swap her camel cheese and got blood oranges even number Chef Grace rolled to swap her vegan lobster and got mushroom ravioli even In round three both chefs opted to swap their pickled pork skins Chef Zoe got yeast extract spread odd and Chef Kaleena got cape gooseberries even The final prize amount was 40 000 6467 Black History Month Celebration Kwame Onwuachi Tiffany Derry and Justin SutherlandFebruary 15 2022 2022 02 15 Ingredients Appetizer catfish fillets turnips Gullah red rice fresh fish peppers Entree potlikker soup pork chops okra millet Dessert smoked ham hocks sorghum molasses frozen peaches canned black eyed peasContestants Jasmin Andrews Executive Chef from Orlando FL eliminated after the appetizer Michael Woods Executive Chef amp Owner from Oakland CA eliminated after the entree Lisa Brooks Executive Chef from Charlotte NC eliminated after the dessert Brian Jupiter Executive Chef amp Owner from New Orleans LA winner Notes This was the first episode that had an all African American group of competitors and guest judge panel The basket ingredients represented and celebrated black culinary staples 6478 Chocolate Frenzy Amanda Freitag Tiffani Faison and Claudia SandovalFebruary 22 2022 2022 02 22 Ingredients Appetizer chocolate candy bar milk fair trade chocolate truffles duck breasts chayote squash Entree white chocolate deviled eggs ruby chocolate rump roast rainbow carrots Dessert dark chocolate body paint double dark chocolate cookies Greek yogurt rhubarbContestants Laura Gillway Pastry Sous Chef from Nashville TN eliminated after the appetizer Candice Custodio Freelance Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Lawrence Smith Co Owner and Chef from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the dessert Anthony Jones Executive Sous Chef from Miami FL winner Notes The theme of this episode was chocolate in every round Chef Anthony works under regular Chopped judge Marcus Samuelsson 6489 Greater Gator Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Antonia LofasoMarch 1 2022 2022 03 01 Ingredients Appetizer alligator tenderloin edamame carbonated candy chocolate bone broth Entree frog legs Chinese broccoli churchkhela matcha waffles Dessert fruit cereal pine cone bud syrup lemons mushroom flavored candy canesContestants Halee Raff Chef amp Owner from Chicago IL eliminated after the appetizer Joshua Kihm Executive Sous Chef from San Diego CA eliminated after the entree Sterling Buckley Executive Chef from Las Vegas NV eliminated after the dessert Kayla Robison Executive Chef from Cincinnati OH winner Notes This was the first time Antonia Lofaso was a judge on Chopped though she had competed on the show before 64910 Meal of Fortune Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Brooke WilliamsonMarch 8 2022 2022 03 08 Ingredients Appetizer seafood tower bubble blossoms saffron water caviar potato chips Entree gold wrapped sushi lacy cauliflower torta del casar rack of Berkshire pork Dessert diamond fruitcake bayberries ruby chocolate martini squid inkContestants Daniela Guerra Bowman Sous Chef from Miami FL eliminated after the appetizer Luke Rogers Executive Chef from Dallas TX eliminated after the entree Karl Gorline Chef de Cuisine from Jackson MS eliminated after the dessert Chris Dodson Sous Chef from Chicago IL winner Notes The theme of this episode was expensive unusual ingredients in every basket 65011 Takeout Takedown Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Antonia LofasoMarch 15 2022 2022 03 15 Ingredients Appetizer Detroit style pizza broccoli rabe ground turkey roasted bone marrow amp shallot jam Entree kung pao chicken Brussels sprouts whole branzino negroni to go Dessert donut tower oranges baked apple pie creme brulee bubble teaContestants Kyndra McCrary Chef and Owner from Burbank CA eliminated after the appetizer Dylan Temple Executive Chef from Duluth GA eliminated after the entree Joseph Fontelera Chef and Owner from Chicago IL eliminated after the dessert Donna Lee Chef and Owner from Chicago IL winner Notes Every basket in this episode featured at least one restaurant takeout dish 65112 In the Fans Hands Scott Conant Nilou Motamed and Marc MurphyMarch 29 2022 2022 03 29 Ingredients Appetizer chicken alfredo in a can rainbow chard shredded coconut stomach sandwich Entree bison spleen flat cabbage hot chicken pizza gummy noodles Dessert asparagus bundt cake dragon fruit dirt soda tie dye chocolateContestants Salimah Abdul Hakim Executive Chef from Cincinnati OH eliminated after the appetizer Jeremy Pyrzynski Executive Chef from Berwyn IL eliminated after the entree Justin Groom Private Chef from Seattle WA eliminated after the dessert Adrianna Siller Freelance Chef from Tampa FL winner Notes This was a viewers choice episode The basket ingredients were chosen by fans across social media and there was a short video in each round from Chopped fans explaining why they chose an unusual ingredient 65213 Epic BLT Battle Marc Murphy Justin Sutherland and Brooke WilliamsonApril 5 2022 2022 04 05 Ingredients Appetizer BLT mac amp cheese colossal cut bacon bibb lettuce tomato jam Entree pork belly lettuce bouquet tomato vodka beets Dessert bacon grease lettuce flavored ice cream roasted tomatoes strawberry milk powderContestants Ben Crookston Executive Chef from Seattle WA eliminated after the appetizer Cole Dunlap Chef and Owner from Chicago IL eliminated after the entree Lindsey Magee Chef and Owner from Phoenix AZ eliminated after the dessert Tam Patterson Chef and Owner from Memphis TN winner Notes The theme of this episode was BLT inspired dishes and every basket featuring versions of bacon lettuce and tomatoes Chef Tam Patterson previously competed on and won Guy s Grocery Games Season 52 2022 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date6531 Pie in the Sky Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Stephanie IzardApril 12 2022 2022 04 12 Ingredients Appetizer blackberry pie rotisserie chicken caper berries chili lime seasoning Entree bratwurst pie thin sliced steak bitter melon gazpacho Dessert pie bites rambutan fish shaped pretzels mayhaw jellyContestants Nikita Nik Sanches Chef and Owner from Detroit MI eliminated after the appetizer Carter Hach Executive Chef from Nashville TN eliminated after the entree Esther Stilwell Chef and Owner from New York NY eliminated after the dessert Mai Giffard Chef from Chicago IL winner Notes The theme of this episode was making pie in every round with some form of pie in every basket In the first round they had thirty minutes to make a savory hand pie In the second round they had to make a top crust for their pie They got sixty minutes in the third round to make a whole sliceable sweet pie 6542 Pickled Tricks Maneet Chauhan Tiffany Derry and Stephanie IzardApril 19 2022 2022 04 19 Ingredients Appetizer coconut vinegar red snapper fillets mangos pickle ice cream Entree pickle brine chicken thighs rainbow cauliflower pickled turnips Dessert pickled bologna grapes sugar cookie dough pickled sakura blossomsContestants Sebastian Vargo Chef and Owner from Chicago IL eliminated after the appetizer Bert Sheffield Executive Chef from Nashville NC eliminated after the entree Mahogany Williams Chef and Owner from Seattle WA eliminated after the dessert Nicco Muratore Executive Chef from Boston MA winner Notes This episode required the chefs to pickle something in every round Each basket also contained at least one pickled brined ingredient 6553 Deli Duel Chris Santos Antonia Lofaso and Kwame OnwuachiApril 26 2022 2022 04 26 Ingredients Appetizer bagel amp lox platter roast beef avocados honey mustard dressing Entree loaded baked potato turkey breast spinach cream soda Dessert special ice cream sandwich ham raspberries sauerkrautContestants Rebecca King Chef and Owner from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the appetizer Adrian Castro Chef de Cuisine from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Tyler Houston Chef de Cuisine from Chicago IL eliminated after the dessert Ursula Siker Chef and Owner from Chicago IL winner Notes This episode featured delicatessen chefs with deli centered ingredients in every basket 6564 Taco Throwdown Tiffani Faison Amanda Freitag and Claudia SandovalMay 3 2022 2022 05 03 Ingredients Appetizer carne asada fries rock shrimp red cabbage tepache Entree agave worms flank steak zucchini baby corn elote Dessert horchata ice cream sandwiches cobanero peppers black beans Mexican chocolateContestants Alex Astranti Executive Chef from Dallas TX eliminated after the appetizer Oscar Samayoa Chef and Owner from Chicago IL eliminated after the entree Christina Currier Executive Sous Chef from Austin TX eliminated after the dessert Josh Kagenski Sous Chef from Austin TX winner Notes This was a themed episode that required chefs to make tacos in every round 6575 Sexy Feast Amanda Freitag Tiffani Faison and Eric AdjepongMay 10 2022 2022 05 10 Ingredients Appetizer oysters eggplants gnudi charcuterie board Entree heart shaped pizza figs wild boar tenderloin conch Dessert rose petal pie ginger papaya salted caramelContestants Arturo Avallone Private Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the appetizer Taylur Davis Chef and Owner from Atlanta GA eliminated after the entree Kevin Ruiz Executive Chef from Raleigh NC eliminated after the dessert Simona Lauren Private Chef from Scottsdale AZ winner Notes The theme of this episode was sexy dishes made from basket ingredients touted as aphrodisiacs 6586 Pride and Pea Tendrils Marc Murphy Brooke Williamson and Justin SutherlandMay 17 2022 2022 05 17 Ingredients Appetizer changua pheasant sausage pea tendrils mac amp cheese powder Entree smorgastarta crispy onion chips corn on the cob bergamot liqueur Dessert pig tails maraschino cherries long peppers pistachio creamContestants Mykie Moll Executive Chef from Washington D C eliminated after the appetizer Charles Withers Chef and Owner from Cape Cod MA eliminated after the entree Kaitlyn Smith Sous Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the dessert Jhonny Reyes Chef and Owner from Seattle WA winner 6597 Chuck Wagon Cook Off Amanda Freitag Chris Santos and Maneet ChauhanMay 24 2022 2022 05 24 Ingredients Appetizer chuck wagon chili tri colored bell peppers tri tip Tennessee whiskey Entree canned vegetarian steak portobello mushrooms pork shoulder cowboy caviar Dessert cherry pudge pie prickly pear biscuit dough jalapeno peanut brittleContestants Melissa Guerra Food Historian from Rio Grande Valley TX eliminated after the appetizer Jack Matusek Chef and Butcher from Yoakum TX eliminated after the entree Courtney Kattner Chuck Wagon Cook from Petersburg TX eliminated after the dessert Jason Blackwell Private Chef from Dallas TX winner Notes Four Texas chefs compete in this episode with cowboy inspired ingredients 6608 Desperately Seeking Sous Chef Battle 1 Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosMay 31 2022 2022 05 31 Ingredients Appetizer pink pineapple taiyaki habanero peppers in oil plant based chicken Entree chicken feet lamb shanks broccoli rabe bagel bombs Dessert caponata blood oranges artisanal goat cheese galaxy gelatin cakeContestants Jayden Canady Sous Chef from Orlando FL eliminated after the appetizer Charlotte De Bleecker Line Cook from Cupertino CA eliminated after the entree Cat White Sous Chef from St Paul MN eliminated after the dessert Reuben Dhanawade Sous Chef from Newark DE winner Notes This was part one of a five part tournament in which chefs competed for an opportunity to work for Chopped judges Maneet Chris or Scott Throughout the tournament the chefs were judged on their kitchen skills and work ethics in addition to the usual criteria of presentation taste and creativity Additionally each set of ingredients in the tournament was chosen by a judge for this part Chris chose the appetizer basket Maneet chose the entree basket and Scott chose the dessert basket In the first round Chef Jayden cut himself 6619 Desperately Seeking Sous Chef Battle 2 Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosJune 7 2022 2022 06 07 Ingredients Appetizer chilaquiles watercress skirt steak rice cereal treats Entree aloo toast sandwiches oca whole chickens ground bean sauce Dessert gianduja bananas licorice duck prosciuttoContestants Beau LeMarbre Sous Chef from Virginia Beach VA eliminated after the appetizer Shine Ou Yang Sous Chef from Taichung Taiwan eliminated after the entree Loic Sany Chef de Cuisine from Washington D C eliminated after the dessert Mat Espiritu Sous Chef from Santa Monica CA winner Notes This was part two of a five part tournament in which chefs competed for an opportunity to work for Chopped judges Maneet Chris or Scott For this part Chris chose the appetizer basket Maneet chose the entree basket and Scott chose the dessert basket 66210 Desperately Seeking Sous Chef Battle 3 Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosJune 14 2022 2022 06 14 Ingredients Appetizer araucana eggs green romano beans pink snack cakes goat brains Entree gyro poutine velvet oyster mushrooms deckle of beef Calabrian chiles Dessert deep fried champagne lychees purple sweet potato vinegar chickpea flourContestants Aubrey Allen Sous Chef from Chicago IL eliminated after the appetizer DeAndre Smith Private Chef from Denver CO eliminated after the entree Alex Herman Sous Chef from St Louis MO eliminated after the dessert Francisco Paco Moran Sous Chef from Los Angeles CA winner Notes This was part three of a five part tournament in which chefs competed for an opportunity to work for Chopped judges Maneet Chris or Scott For this part Maneet chose the appetizer basket Scott chose the entree basket and Chris chose the dessert basket 66311 Desperately Seeking Sous Chef Battle 4 Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosJune 21 2022 2022 06 21 Ingredients Appetizer octopus Buddha s hand frozen hash browns duck fat caramels Entree Korean hotdogs pears cherry cola tilefish Dessert rosewater syrup dragon fruit candied fruit slices camel jerkyContestants Michael Sabatino Sous Chef from New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Angel Ortega Junior Sous Chef from San Diego CA eliminated after the entree Kevin Cardenas Chef from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Lauren Windham Lead Line Cook from Atlanta GA winner Notes This was part four of a five part tournament in which chefs competed for an opportunity to work for Chopped judges Maneet Chris or Scott For this part Scott chose the appetizer basket Chris chose the entree basket and Maneet chose the dessert basket 66412 Desperately Seeking Sous Chef Finale Scott Conant Maneet Chauhan and Chris SantosJune 28 2022 2022 06 28 Ingredients Appetizer street corn ravioli baby bok choy monkfish liver yuzu kosho Entree o pere o musso green chickpeas pork crown roast chunky peanut butter Dessert Indian burfi jackfruit hot chicken ice cream sandwich feniContestants Lauren Windham Lead Line Cook from Atlanta GA eliminated after the appetizer Reuben Dhanawade Sous Chef from Newark DE eliminated after the entree Mat Espiritu Sous Chef from Santa Monica CA eliminated after the dessert Francisco Paco Moran Sous Chef from Los Angeles CA winner Notes This was part five of a five part tournament in which chefs competed for an opportunity to work for Chopped judges Maneet Chris or Scott For the finale Chris chose the appetizer basket Scott chose the entree basket and Maneet chose the dessert basket Chef Windham left the corn ravioli off her dish in the appetizer round which resulted in her elimination Upon his victory Chef Moran opted to become the sous chef to Scott at his restaurant in Scottsdale Arizona 66513 Tiny But Mighty Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Justin SutherlandOctober 25 2022 2022 10 25 Ingredients Appetizer littleneck clams pineapple tomatillos cocktail franks mini pancake stack Entree mini fried pickles Cornish hens baby eggplant tiny ketchup bottles Dessert burger cookies baby zucchini chokeberries tiny spiked horchataContestants Jonathan Shuler Executive Chef eliminated after the appetizer Josue Pena Executive Chef from Miami FL eliminated after the entree Alex Gregoire Executive Chef from Brittany France and Las Vegas NV eliminated after the dessert Olivia Liv Hurst Executive Chef from Atlanta GA winner Notes The theme of this episode was using tiny ingredients to create dishes that have big flavors to them Judge Marc Murphy introduces the theme of the episode rather than Ted Season 53 2022 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air date6661 Grilling on the Edge Marc Murphy Tiffani Faison and Cliff CrooksOctober 18 2022 2022 10 18 Ingredients Appetizer top sirloin cap smoked old fashioned poblano peppers grilled peach toast Entree BBQ sundae boneless whole pork loin broccoli steaks honey butter corn ribs Dessert gummy watermelon star fruit toffee chips empanada doughContestants Molly Behnke Private Chef from Portland OR eliminated after the appetizer Danny Gordon Chef amp Owner from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Mateo Mackbee Chef amp Owner from New Orleans LA eliminated after the dessert Roberto Centeno Executive Chef from Phoenix AZ winner Notes The theme of this episode was grilling every mystery basket ingredient in every round Unlike most grilling episodes the chefs were allowed to use the ovens In the second round Chef Gordon cut his hand The BBQ sundae in the second round was layers of couscous mashed potatoes baked beans coleslaw and BBQ sauce in a mason jar made to look like an ice cream sundae While Chopped normally obscures brand names the pork loin in the second round was Switt brand 6672 Social Showdown Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Joe SastoNovember 1 2022 2022 11 01 Ingredients Appetizer baked feta mussels micro mizuna raindrop cake Entree rainbow brownies lamb loin beet hummus fifteen hour potatoes Dessert cotton candy cake nature s cereal bergamot croissant doughnutsContestants Alix Traeger eliminated after the appetizer Tway Da Bae eliminated after the entree H Woo Lee eliminated after the dessert Ahmad Alzahabi winner Notes Four young home cooks with high social media followings on Twitter TikTok and Instagram compete They are given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 6683 More Cheese Please Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Millie PeartreeNovember 8 2022 2022 11 08 Ingredients Appetizer cheese sushi spinach king crab legs asiago cheese Entree pizza burrito beech mushrooms rose veal chops Taleggio Dessert cheese cracker crunch cake grapes sour cherry spread honey goat GoudaContestants Jasmine Norton Chef and Co Owner from Baltimore MD eliminated after the appetizer Jessica Jess Ngo Sous Chef from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the entree Patrick Costa Executive Chef and Owner from Los Angeles CA eliminated after the dessert Anthony Denning Chef and Owner from Charlotte NC winner Notes The theme of this episode is featuring cheese in every mystery basket Many kinds of cheeses were also included in the pantry 6694 Thankful for Teachers Tiffani Faison Cliff Crooks and Maneet ChauhanNovember 15 2022 2022 11 15 Ingredients Appetizer deep fried turducken purple potatoes ground turkey pumpkin cheese ball Entree sourdough bread turkey turkey tenderloin Brussels sprouts maple pumpkin butter Dessert pie cake pomegranates pecans candy corn punchContestants Joshua Martin Math Teacher from Houston TX eliminated after the appetizer Ryan Gholson Music Teacher from Baltimore MD eliminated after the entree Jessica Snyder Math Teacher from Brooklyn NY eliminated after the dessert Kathleen Cluchey History amp Science Teacher from Fort Worth TX winner Notes This episode was a Thanksgiving themed episode featuring four home cooks who were also teachers They are given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 6705 Buzzworthy Bizarre Baskets Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Joe SastoNovember 22 2022 2022 11 22 Ingredients Appetizer pork uterus pork and seaweed doughnuts purple yams cumin soda Entree rooster testicle stew beef kidney cardoons fried egg cake Dessert cricket milkshake horned melon green pepper jelly dragon beard candyContestants Sarah Cloyd Executive Chef eliminated after the appetizer Travis Peters Chef amp Owner from Tucson AZ eliminated after the entree Charleston Yang Sous Chef eliminated after the dessert Nikko Cagalanan Chef amp Owner winner 6716 Gargantuan Surprises Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Millie PeartreeNovember 29 2022 2022 11 29 Ingredients Appetizer whole oxtail giant moscow mule long beans nacho tower Entree bison rib roast dinosaur kale giant can of potato chips bowl of spaghetti and meatballs Dessert giant gummy snake mega chocolate cookie bar long stem strawberries ice cream sundaeContestants Dana McCloskey Chef eliminated after the appetizer Chase Davis Chef amp Owner eliminated after the entree Naya Wantee Private Chef amp Caterer eliminated after the dessert Max Robbins Executive Chef winner 6727 Grandmas Grand Holiday Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Justin SutherlandDecember 6 2022 2022 12 06 Ingredients Appetizer Christmas cupcake wreath glazed ham pomelos potato latkes Entree fruitcake beef tenderloin beets eggnog Dessert marshmallows spritz cookies cranberries creamed honeyContestants Hayko Pattison eliminated after the appetizer Barbara Mitchell Peten eliminated after the entree Lisa Thompson eliminated after the dessert Merry Graham winner Notes This episode featured four grandmothers as contestants They are given 30 minutes in the appetizer round instead of the usual 20 6738 Gluten for Punishment Marc Murphy Tiffani Faison and Cliff CrooksFebruary 28 2023 2023 02 28 Ingredients Appetizer fried gluten with peanuts scallops leeks chai tea latte Entree beef stroganoff tacos winter truffles Bloody Mary olives ostrich fan fillet Dessert yeast extract spread pink variegated lemons heavy cream blueberry pancake pieContestants Chantiel Melson eliminated after the appetizer Kevin Green eliminated after the entree Dan Kardos eliminated after the dessert Mamba Hamissi winner 6749 TBD andTBAIngredients Appetizer Entree Dessert Contestants eliminated after the appetizer eliminated after the entree eliminated after the dessert winner Season 54 2022 2023 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateTBA1 Noodle palooza Scott Conant Esther Choi and Danny BowienDecember 27 2022 2022 12 27 Ingredients Appetizer bucket of meatballs Persian cucumbers hot chicken seasoning peanut brittle Entree canned sardines pea shoots mussels freeze dried stuffed olives Dessert pork floss Thai basil rock candy Vietnamese egg coffeeContestants Evan Zagha eliminated after the appetizer Soo Ahn eliminated after the entree A J Sankofa eliminated after the dessert Suchanan Bao Bao Aksornnan winner TBA2 Casino Royale XL Battle One Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Tiffani FaisonJanuary 3 2023 2023 01 03 Ingredients Appetizer beef ravioli in a can king trumpet mushrooms playing card cookies caviar service Entree pork uterus okra hoisin sauce truffle mac and cheese Dessert wafer cigars rotisserie chicken cherries espresso martiniContestants Sami Rodriguez Chef amp Owner eliminated after the appetizer Day Joseph Chef de Cuisine eliminated after the entree Andy Knudson Executive Chef eliminated after the dessert Katherine Kat Turner Chef amp Partner winner Notes This was part one of a five part tournament in which the grand prize was a minimum of 25 000 with a chance to win more This casino themed tournament allowed chefs to bet on and play a game of roulette to exchange one of their basket ingredients for new ingredients hidden under golden lucky or black unlucky cloches Unsuccessful bets on red or black resulted in choosing from unlucky bad ingredients while successful bets resulted in choosing from lucky good ingredients However the dessert round became a double down round with a twist In addition to the roulette wheel the chefs were given a second chance if they lost at it They could either choose an unlucky ingredient or instead play the slots at a slot machine for another chance at choosing a lucky ingredient But if they lost at the slots as well then they would be given the worst unluckiest possible ingredient available In the appetizer round Chef Sami spun the wheel to swap out his playing card cookies for yuzu by successfully betting on red and Chef Kat spun the wheel to replace her ravioli in a can with croissants by successfully betting on black In the entree round Chef Kat spun the wheel to swap her pork uterus for black chicken by unsuccessfully betting on black Chef Day spun the wheel to swap her hoisin sauce for a charcuterie board by successfully betting on red and Chef Andy spun the wheel to replace his pork uterus with limburger cheese by unsuccessfully betting on black In the dessert round Chef Andy spun the wheel to swap his rotisserie chicken for fermented butter by unsuccessfully betting on black and Chef Kat spun the wheel to swap her own rotisserie chicken for cow eyeballs by first unsuccessfully betting on red and then losing at the slot machine TBA3 Casino Royale XL Battle Two Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Tiffani FaisonJanuary 10 2023 2023 01 10 Ingredients Appetizer pork blood squash blossoms long bone steak dice lollipops Entree chitlins fava beans cotton candy burrito rack of lamb Dessert garlic juice oranges blue cheese stuffed olives twenty four layer chocolate cakeContestants Terri Allen Chef amp Owner from Kansas City MO eliminated after the appetizer Alex Lira Chef amp Owner from Charleston SC eliminated after the entree Alexandra Jones Chef de Cuisine eliminated after the dessert Kirsten Shaw Schmitt Private Chef winner Notes This was part two of a five part tournament In the appetizer round all four chefs chose to swap out their pork blood with Chef Terri swapping hers for roasted bone marrow by successfully betting on red Chef Alexandra swapping hers for Chinese broccoli by successfully betting on red Chef Kirsten swapping hers for Cornish hens by successfully betting on black and Chef Alex swapping his for heirloom tomatoes by successfully betting on black In the entree round Chef Alexandra swapped her chitlins for circus peanuts by unsuccessfully betting on red Chef Kirsten swapped her chitlins for chocolate covered onions by unsuccessfully betting on red and Chef Alex swapped his cotton candy burrito for Hen of the Woods mushrooms by successfully betting on black In the dessert round both chefs chose to swap out their garlic juice with Chef Kirsten swapping hers for vanilla bean paste by successfully betting on red and Chef Alexandra swapping hers for salted caramels by successfully betting on black TBA4 Casino Royale XL Battle Three Chris Santos Tiffani Faison and Nilou MotamedJanuary 17 2023 2023 01 17 Ingredients Appetizer stargazy pie sea beans marshmallows twenty four karat gold chicken wings Entree cured tuna heart elk medallions Concord grapes creamed spinach Dessert pork and gelatin figs long peppers Vegas ice cream sundaeContestants Jim Armstrong Executive Chef eliminated after the appetizer Brittany Allen Sous Chef from Miami Beach FL eliminated after the entree Josh Blum Private Chef from Miami Beach FL eliminated after the dessert Samantha Sam Quintero Chef winner Notes This was part three of a five part tournament In the appetizer round Chef Sam swapped her marshmallows for skirt steak by successfully betting on red Chef Jim swapped his twenty four karat chicken wings for lamb leg steaks by successfully betting on black Chef Josh swapped his stargazy pie for opah by successfully betting on black and Chef Brittany swapped her marshmallows for olive soup by unsuccessfully betting on black In the entree round all three chefs chose to swap out their cured tuna hearts with Chef Brittany swapping hers for freeze dried ice cream sandwiches by unsuccessfully betting on red Chef Josh swapping his for pork belly by successfully betting on red and Chef Sam swapping hers for gummy sushi by unsuccessfully betting on red In the dessert round Chef Josh swapped out his pork and gelatin for a whole chicken in a can by unsuccessfully betting on red and then losing at the slots TBA5 Casino Royale XL Battle Four Tiffani Faison Christian Petroni and Nilou MotamedJanuary 24 2023 2023 01 24 Ingredients Appetizer goat water wasabi root vodka cranberry clams casino Entree eel bok choy porterhouse steaks corn mousse cake Dessert hangover burger aloe vera leaf oatmeal chocolate casino chipsContestants Ashley Sweeten Chef de Cuisine amp Partner eliminated after the appetizer Natascha Hess Chef amp Owner eliminated after the entree Jorge Gomez Chef amp Owner eliminated after the dessert Ann Kim Executive Chef winner Notes This was part four of a five part tournament In the appetizer round Chef Ann swapped her goat water for tuna casserole by unsuccessfully betting on red Chef Jorge swapped his vodka cranberry for branzino by successfully betting on black and Chef Natascha swapped her wasabi root for duck confit by successfully betting on red In the entree round all three chefs chose to swap out their eel with Chef Ann swapping hers for Kauai sweet prawns by successfully betting on red Chef Natascha swapping hers for twice baked potatoes by successfully betting on red and Chef Jorge swapping his for baby corn by successfully betting on black In the dessert round both chefs chose swap out their aloe vera leaves with Chef Ann swapping hers for pears by unsuccessfully betting on red but then winning at the slots and Chef Jorge swapping his for a crepe cake by successfully betting on black With her victory Chef Ann guarantees a second all female Casino Royale finale TBA6 Casino Royale XL Grand Finale Tiffani Faison Christian Petroni and Nilou MotamedJanuary 31 2023 2023 01 31 Ingredients Appetizer lamb s head Trevisano money mints buffalo ranch chicken fries Entree fish maw rainbow chard camel hump fat lobster Dessert liver cheese giardiniera champagne Vegas wedding cakeContestants Katherine Kat Turner Chef amp Partner eliminated after the appetizer Kirsten Shaw Schmitt Private Chef eliminated after the entree Ann Kim Executive Chef eliminated after the dessert Samantha Sam Quintero Chef winner Notes This is the final part of a five part tournament This is the second Chopped tournament finale to have only female chefs competing In every round the chefs played the slots to add to or subtract from the grand prize Dollar signs would add 5 000 to the pot while cleavers would subtract just as much from it In the appetizer round the chefs got three dollar signs adding 15 000 total In the entree round the chefs got two dollar signs and a cleaver adding 5 000 total In the dessert round the chefs got two dollar signs and an empty payline adding 10 000 total and bringing the final pot to a grand total of 55 000 In the appetizer round Chef Kat swapped her money mints for halibut filets by successfully betting on red Chef Kirsten swapped her buffalo chicken fries for alligator hearts by unsuccessfully betting on black Chef Sam swapped her buffalo chicken fries for duck bills by unsuccessfully betting on red and Chef Ann swapped her buffalo chicken fries for broccoli rabe by successfully betting on red In the entree round Chef Kirsten swapped her fish maw for brownie hotdogs by unsuccessfully betting on red In the dessert round Chef Ann swapped her liver cheese for mustard ice cream by unsuccessfully betting on red TBA7 Pig Candy Darnell Ferguson Amanda Freitag and Esther ChoiFebruary 7 2023 2023 02 07 Ingredients Appetizer pork belly bao buns coppa steaks barbecue flavored vodka peaches Entree tongue and blood pudding mustard greens porchetta roast paneer cheese Dessert pork neck bones pickled ginger cranberries apple cider doughnutsContestants Amanda Lowry Private Chef amp Caterer eliminated after the appetizer Zev Bennett Corporate Chef eliminated after the entree Winnie Yee Lakhani Owner amp Pit Madam Orange County CA eliminated after the dessert Oscar Padilla Executive Chef winner Notes Every mystery basket included a pork product Chef Winnie had previously competed on the third season of BBQ Brawl where she came in second place on Team Jet Tila TBA8 Blind Date Night Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Tiffani FaisonFebruary 14 2023 2023 02 14 Ingredients Appetizer heart shaped ravioli red snapper fairy tale eggplant scarlet kiss cocktail Entree beet truffles artichoke hearts chateaubriand brie en croute Dessert chocolate fondue grapes hot honey hugs amp kisses cookiesContestants Eric Rockwell and Hayden Haas eliminated after the appetizer Alix Bazigos and AJ Oliver eliminated after the entree Henry Hill and Molly Arnett eliminated after the dessert Darian Hernandez and Izzy Buasier winner TBA9 Good Ole Creole Cookin Kardea Brown Amanda Freitag and Kwame OnwauchiFebruary 21 2023 2023 02 21 Ingredients Appetizer alligator sausage crawfish okra file powder Entree rack of wild boar chicory bread pudding beignets Louisiana caviar Dessert king cake milkshake sweet potatoes Tasso ham Creole pralinesContestants Maya Mastersson eliminated after the appetizer Alanna Fredieu Porche eliminated after the entree Eva Morris eliminated after the dessert Jouvens Jean winner TBA10 Flamin Hot Maneet Chauhan Fariyal Abdullahi and Amanda FreitagMarch 7 2023 2023 03 07 Ingredients Appetizer Thai peppers lump crab cucumbers spicy cheese curls Entree habanero pepper boneless leg of lamb avocado black pepper ice cream sandwiches Dessert ghost pepper passion fruit plantains super spicy citrus sodaContestants Nahika Hillery eliminated after the appetizer Karan Mittal eliminated after the entree Kimberly S Gamble eliminated after the dessert Matt Jordan winner TBA11 A Bunch of Abalone Geoffrey Zakarian Tiffani Faison and JJ JohnsonMarch 14 2023 2023 03 14 Ingredients Appetizer ube cheesecake abalone upland cress veggie crisps Entree iron eggs top sirloin cap lacy cauliflower spicy peach jam Dessert worm salt Asian pears lambic beer rainbow black and white cookiesContestants Braunda Smith eliminated after the appetizer Jeromy Jay Wright eliminated after the entree Camille Le Caer eliminated after the dessert McKenna Shea winner TBA12 Uncommon Ramen Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Tiffani FaisonMarch 21 2023 2023 03 21 Ingredients Appetizer fruity cereal crisps rock shrimp enoki mushrooms birria ramen Entree elk tenderloin Turkish delight broccoli rabe green bean ice pops Dessert bologna oranges pistachio cream Spanische windtorteContestants Tess Kim Medically Evacuated eliminated after the appetizer Giuseppe Bellacetin eliminated after the entree Bre Jackson eliminated after the dessert Andrew Sargent winner Notes Chef Kim cut herself in the middle of Round 1 and missed plating her dishes Due to the severity of her cut she was medically evacuated before tasting This marks the fourth time a contestant failed to plate anything this instance being the second time it s been due to a cut This also marks the first time a contestant has been forced to quit due to an injury TBA13 Wanna Pizza Me Scott Conant Ann Kim and Christian PetroniMarch 28 2023 2023 03 28 Ingredients Appetizer charcuterie cones carrots frozen mozzarella sticks white anchovies Entree kung pao chicken lacinato kale honeycomb bison sausage Dessert vegan pepperoni strawberries cupcake shaped pizzas dried pineapple ringsContestants Miriam Weiskind eliminated after the appetizer Michael Carter eliminated after the entree John Carruthers eliminated after the dessert Rob Cervoni winner Season 55 2023 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateTBA1 Fry of the Beholder Scott Conant Amanda Freitag and Eric AdjepongApril 4 2023 2023 04 04 Ingredients Appetizer deep fried BBQ zucchini oysters onion rings Entree fried pickle corn dogs nopales pork secreto almond milk Dessert snack cake tower bananas chicken skin halo halo fruit mixContestants Steven Moore eliminated after the appetizer Blake Cressey eliminated after the entree Ashley Turner eliminated after the dessert Alejandro Barrientos winner TBA2 Fiesta Mexicana Chris Santos Tiffani Faison and Daniela Soto InnesApril 11 2023 2023 04 11 Ingredients Appetizer chayote squash tlayuda cochinta pibil huitlacoche Entree goat shoulder yucca mole poblano elote ice cream Dessert gelatina cilantro sotol chili lime potato chipsContestants Zuriel Barradas Picazo eliminated after the appetizer Tania Cuevas eliminated after the entree Saul Montiel eliminated after the dessert Cris Brown winner TBA3 Ribeye on the Prize Chris Santos Nilou Motamed and Joe SastoApril 18 2023 2023 04 18 Ingredients Appetizer watermelon cake thinly sliced rib eye marinated goat cheese shishito peppers Entree popcorn japanese eggplant cornish hens egg tofu Dessert mochi doughnuts guavas vanilla frosting craft cosmopolitanContestants Lauren Lawless eliminated after the appetizer Mike Beltran eliminated after the entree Sam Etienne eliminated after the dessert Sieger Bayer winner TBA4 Military Salute Navy Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Sunny AndersonApril 25 2023 2023 04 25 Ingredients Appetizer navy bean soup head on shrimp bresaola finger limes Entree vegetarian taco meat pineapple branzino french fries Dessert navy cake longan fruit sea salt ice cream bars halvaContestants Seth Chiado eliminated after the appetizer Caleb Abdinoor eliminated after the entree Jazmine Anderson eliminated after the dessert Georges Labaki winner TBA5 Military Salute Air Force Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Sunny AndersonMay 2 2023 2023 05 02 Ingredients Appetizer pilot bread crackers rainbow carrots goat chops bowl of chili Entree survival coffee sugar snap peas airline chicken breast finadene sauce Dessert U S Air Force cookies raspberries chocolate fudge topping fruit drink picklesContestants Mo Frazier Culinary Specialist from Colorado Springs CO eliminated after the appetizer Xavier Wajid Services Craftsman from Okinawa Japan eliminated after the entree Blesam Sadang Services Craftsman from Little Rock AR eliminated after the dessert Opal Poullard Advanced Culinary Instructor from Fort Lee VA winner TBA6 Military Salute Marines Marc Murphy Sunny Anderson and Cliff CrooksMay 9 2023 2023 05 09 Ingredients Appetizer ready to eat spaghetti Italian long hots black cod fillets orange gelatin cups Entree bulldog gravy celeriac veal short ribs buttermilk pancakes Dessert fried chicken ice cream purple muscadine grapes candied fennel chickpeasContestants Cameron Harrell eliminated after the appetizer Christopher Brandle eliminated after the entree Blanquivett Cruz eliminated after the dessert Dustin Lewis winner TBA7 Military Salute Army andMay 16 2023 2023 05 16 Ingredients Appetizer Entree Dessert Contestants eliminated after the appetizer eliminated after the entree eliminated after the dessert winner TBA8 Military Salute Finale andMay 23 2023 2023 05 23 Ingredients Appetizer Entree Dessert Contestants eliminated after the appetizer eliminated after the entree eliminated after the dessert winner Specials EditFood Networks Stars 2012 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS1TBA Food Network Stars Alton Brown Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby FlayJuly 22 2012 2012 07 22 Ingredients Appetizer smoked kippers hard boiled eggs treviso sparkling cider Entree black chicken escarole cream of coconut guava Dessert fenugreek cinnamon toast cereal Japanese mayonnaise frozen peasContestants Jeff Mauro TNFNS season 7 winner Sandwich King Charity Opportunity Knocks River Forest IL eliminated after the appetizer Amy Finley TNFNS season 3 winner The Gourmet Next Door Charity The Lois Merrill Foundation San Diego CA eliminated after the entree Melissa d Arabian TNFNS season 5 winner Ten Dollar Dinners Charity American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New York NY eliminated after the dessert Aarti Sequeira TNFNS season 6 winner Aarti Party Charity Central City Community Outreach Los Angeles CA winner 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 Grill Masters Tournament 2012 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS2TBA Grill Masters Part One Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyJuly 22 2012 2012 07 22 Ingredients Appetizer yak steaks mesquite syrup peanut butter sandwich cookies Tuscan kale Entree California halibut sauerkraut frozen french fries Mexican chorizo Dessert oil cured black olives peaches piloncillo chocolate graham cracker piesContestants Jennifer Duncan Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion Whiskey Ranch BBQ Pitmaster Smoked To The Bone BBQ Team Gilbert AZ eliminated after the appetizer Tommy Duncan Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion Whiskey Ranch BBQ Gilbert AZ eliminated after the entree Galen Zamarra Chef and Restaurateur Mas Farmhouse New York NY eliminated after the dessert Ray Dr BBQ Lampe Competitive Barbecue Champion St Petersburg FL advances to final round winner 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 The yak steaks in the first basket appeared to be top sirloin steaks S3TBA Grill Masters Part Two Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyJuly 29 2012 2012 07 29 Ingredients Appetizer Hawaiian blue prawns tomatillos chayotes hatch chile taffy Entree rack of wild boar cactus flower buds spoon fruit portabella mushrooms Dessert cactus pears Italian wafer cookies goat s milk ricotta single malt whiskeyContestants Carey Bringle Owner and Barbecue Pitmaster Peg Leg Porker Nashville TN eliminated after the appetizer Dushyant Singh Executive Sous chef Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa Phoenix AZ eliminated after the entree Nicole Davenport Chef and Restaurateur Sugar and Smoke Fredericksburg TX eliminated after the dessert Sam Choy Chef and Restaurateur Kawaii HI advances to final round winner Notes This is part 2 of 5 S4TBA Grill Masters Part Three Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyAugust 5 2012 2012 08 05 Ingredients Appetizer oysters hearts of palm creamed spinach duck bacon Entree rabbit eggplant pineapple puff pastry dough Dessert Meyer lemons marshmallows charcoal biscuits zucchiniContestants Robyn Lindars Chef and Blogger Grill Grrrl food blog Miami FL eliminated after the appetizer Timothy Grandinetti Chef and Restaurateur Spring House Restaurant Kitchen amp Bar Winston Salem NC eliminated after the entree Doug Keiles Competitive Barbecue Champion and Pitmaster Ribs Within BBQ Team Hillsbourough NJ eliminated after the dessert Ernest Servantes Executive Chef Texas Lutheran University Barbecue Pitmaster Burnt Bean Co New Braunfels TX advances to final round winner Notes This is part 3 of 5 S5TBA Grill Masters Part Four Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyAugust 12 2012 2012 08 12 Ingredients Appetizer short ribs watermelon speculoos fennel Entree pork butt baked beans clams strawberry fruit leather Dessert tofu green plantains maple bacon ale mangoesContestants Chad Ward Competitive Barbecue Champion Whiskey Bent BBQ Lakeland FL eliminated after the appetizer Corinne Trang Chef and Educator Westport CT eliminated after the entree Rick Browne Chef and Author Seattle WA eliminated after the dessert Kent Rollins Cook and Chuckwagon Owner Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon Byers TX advances to final round winner Notes This is part 4 of 5 S6TBA Grill Masters Finale Aaron Sanchez Amanda Freitag and Marc MurphyAugust 19 2012 2012 08 19 Ingredients Appetizer sardines corn on the cob xtabentun canned sloppy joe filling Entree standing rib roast guava paste smoked mozzarella bok choy Dessert quail eggs pound cake whole coconut strawberry cream tequilaContestants Ray Dr BBQ Lampe Competitive Barbecue Champion St Petersburg FL eliminated after the appetizer Sam Choy Chef and Restaurateur Kawaii HI eliminated after the entree Kent Rollins Cook and Chuckwagon Owner Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon Byers TX eliminated after the dessert Ernest Servantes Executive Chef Texas Lutheran University Barbecue Pitmaster Burnt Bean Co New Braunfels TX winner 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 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS7TBA Grill Masters Episode One Chris Santos Amy Mills and Scott ConantJuly 14 2015 2015 07 14 Ingredients Appetizer double cut pork chops margarita avocados merguez sausage Entree artichokes cherry pie rye whiskey cowboy steaks Dessert ham steaks mangos corn bread ricotta cheeseContestants Staci Graves Jett Caterer amp BBQ Pit Master Hog Heaven Brooksville KY eliminated after the appetizer Randy Pauly Firefighter amp BBQ Pit Champ Holy Cow Cookers Pearland TX eliminated after the entree Danielle Dimovski Competitive BBQ Champ Diva Q BBQ Barrie Ontario Canada eliminated after the dessert Chris Hart Competitive BBQ Champ amp Author Wicked Good Barbecue Boston MA winner 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 Chef Chris forgot the ricotta in round 3 but was given the win based on the performance of his entire meal S8TBA Grill Masters Episode Two Tim Love Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantJuly 21 2015 2015 07 21 Ingredients Appetizer hamburger patties salsa con queso zucchini hot dogs Entree rack of elk Worcestershire sauce deviled eggs collard greens Dessert acorn squash chocolate cupcakes bananas ras el hanoutContestants Candy Sue Weaver Competitive BBQ Champ BBQ Delight Pine Bluff AR eliminated after the appetizer Matty Melehes Chef de Cuisine Q Roadhouse Brewing Co Jackson WY eliminated after the entree Mary Brent M B Galyean Expedition Chef Charleston WV eliminated after the dessert Stan Hays Pit Master County Line Smokers Pleasant Hill MO winner 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 amp Perrins S9TBA Grill Masters Episode Three Tim Love Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantJuly 28 2015 2015 07 28 Ingredients Appetizer Spanish red shrimp feta cheese asparagus brisket ice cream Entree lobsters carrot ketchup dandelion greens cheese and jalapeno sausage Dessert fruit skewers quick pan popcorn amaretto panatoneContestants Donna Fong Competitive BBQ Champ Butcher s Daughter BBQ Alameda CA eliminated after the appetizer Tom Spaulding Live Fire Catering 1843 Live Fire Catering Austin TX eliminated after the entree Harry Soo Competitive BBQ Champ Slap Yo Daddy BBQ Los Angeles CA eliminated after the dessert Leslie Roark Scott Competitive BBQ Champ amp Chef Ubon s Yazoo City MS winner 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 S10TBA Grill Masters Episode Four Chris Santos Amy Mills and Scott ConantAugust 4 2015 2015 08 04 Ingredients Appetizer spare ribs rhubarb fava beans black eyed pea cakes Entree monchong ramps macadamia nuts Galia melon Dessert plums halloumi cheese poor man s toffee white BBQ sauceContestants Phil Johnson Food Truck Owner Sammitch s Phoenix AZ eliminated after the appetizer Ash Fulk Chef amp Culinary Director Hill Country Barbecue Market New York NY eliminated after the entree Mike Davis BBQ Pit Master Delight AR eliminated after the dessert Angie Mar Executive Chef Beatrice Inn New York NY winner Notes Part 4 of a 5 part series S11TBA Grill Masters Episode Five Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Scott ConantAugust 11 2015 2015 08 11 Ingredients Appetizer rattlesnake meat lemonade iced tea Japanese eggplant hushpuppies Entree goat rainbow carrots watermelon kokoretsi Dessert dragonfruit pancakes lemon meringue pie jalapenosContestants Leslie Roark Scott Competitive BBQ Champ amp Chef Ubon s Yazoo City MS eliminated after the appetizer Chris Hart Competitive BBQ Champ amp Author Boston MA eliminated after the entree Stan Hays Pit Master County Line Smokers Pleasant Hill MO eliminated after the dessert Angie Mar Executive Chef Beatrice Inn New York NY winner 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 Chopped Impossible 2015 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS12TBA Chopped Impossible Part 1 Chris Santos Alex Guarnaschelli and Robert IrvineOctober 22 2015 2015 10 22 Ingredients Appetizer hamburger Bloody Mary beef fajita meat whipped topping flying fish eggs Entree mackerel edible flowers durian cookies pork stomach in soy Dessert Welsh rarebit apple teeth nacho cheese tortilla chips gumdropsContestants Barry Frish Episode 15 11 Take Heart eliminated after the appetizer Diane Dimeo Episode 2 9 Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate and Episode 2 13 Chopped Champions Round Four Bring It eliminated after the entree Roxanne Spruance Episode 18 10 Bacon Baskets eliminated after the dessert 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 winner 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 S13TBA Chopped Impossible Part 2 Geoffrey Zakarian Maneet Chauhan and Robert IrvineOctober 29 2015 2015 10 29 Ingredients Appetizer salted duck dried olives green gelatin prosciutto Entree chicken in a can corn cob jelly crayfish sweet lemons Dessert ostrich egg chunky peanut butter meat lover s sub sandwich balsamic vinegarContestants Robyn Almodovar Episode 24 6 Tendon Intentions eliminated after the appetizer Timothy Peterson Episode 22 6 Bizarre Baskets eliminated after the entree Nong Poonsukwattana Episode 21 6 Food Truck Fight eliminated after the dessert James Major Episode 15 8 Big Hitters advances to final round winner 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 S14TBA Chopped Impossible Part 3 Geoffrey Zakarian Aaron Sanchez and Robert IrvineNovember 5 2015 2015 11 05 Ingredients Appetizer alligator zucchini blossoms guacamole with roasted crickets cricket flour Entree skate wing fiddlehead ferns 100 year old eggs yellow marshmallow chicks Dessert dessert sushi plate vanilla ice cream black garlic brown bananasContestants Leslie Roark Scott Episode 24 16 Grill Masters Episode Three and Episode 24 18 Grill Masters Episode Five eliminated after the appetizer Jonathan Kavourakis Episode 23 9 Let s Do Lunch eliminated after the entree Antonio Mure Episode 17 10 Competition Italiano eliminated after the dessert Emily Chapman Episode 21 13 Money Saver advances to final round winner 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 S15TBA Chopped Impossible Grand Finale Scott Conant Aaron Sanchez and Amanda FreitagNovember 12 2015 2015 11 12 Ingredients Appetizer geoduck spring garlic purple artichokes fish fillet sandwich Entree fried pork brain sandwiches dried pomegranate seeds chocolate mint spaghetti rings Dessert second entree round cow tongue cow feet beef jerky soda chateaubriandContestants 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 eliminated after the appetizer James Major Episode 15 8 Big Hitters eliminated after the entree Robert Irvine eliminated after the dessert Emily Chapman Episode 21 13 Money Saver winner 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 entree round for a chance to increase the winnings from 15 000 to 40 000 This is the first episode where three chefs compete in the Appetizer round and the two chefs compete in the Entree round Secrets of Winning 2015 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS16TBA Secrets of Winning N A N A and N ADecember 22 2015 2015 12 22 Ingredients Appetizer N A Entree N A Dessert N AContestants N A eliminated after the appetizer N A eliminated after the entree N A eliminated after the dessert N A winner 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 Napa 2016 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS17TBA Grill Masters Napa Part 1 Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Michael ChiarelloJuly 5 2016 2016 07 05 Ingredients Appetizer octopus fruit pops purple cauliflower Italian sausage Entree veal chops pickled smoked okra watermelon radish nachos Dessert honey gelato cones petimezi pineapple Anaheim chilesContestants Bryan Moscatello Executive Chef Calistoga Ranch Saint Helena CA eliminated after the appetizer Ashley Pado Corporate Chef Certified Angus Beef Brand Wooster OH eliminated after the entree Chad Rosenthal Chef amp Restaurateur The Lucky Well Ambler PA eliminated after the dessert Jonathon Sawyer Chef amp Restaurateur The Greenhouse Tavern Trentina and Noodlecat Cleveland OH winner 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 S18TBA Grill Masters Napa Part 2 Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Michael ChiarelloJuly 12 2016 2016 07 12 Ingredients Appetizer lamb belly baked beans flatbread dough grilled grapefruit Entree sea urchin reginelle leeks side of halibut Dessert cinnamon rolls spicy tamarind candies marshmallows strawberriesContestants Nate Berrigan Dunlop Executive Chef Penrose Restaurant Oakland CA eliminated after the appetizer Karen Mitchell Executive Chef Palm Restaurant Boston MA eliminated after the entree Christopher Schobel Chef amp Restaurateur Fat Daddy s Smokehouse Kihei HI eliminated after the dessert Sophina Uong Executive Chef Revival Bar amp Kitchen Berkeley CA winner 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 S19TBA Grill Masters Napa Part 3 Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and John KochJuly 19 2016 2016 07 19 Ingredients Appetizer abalone rainbow chard spa water raisins on the vine Entree bone in natural cut ribeye steak toybox eggplant Padron peppers polenta log Dessert chocolate trifle poached pears slab bacon pistachios in the shellContestants Charles Grund Corporate Chef Hill Country Barbecue Market New York NY eliminated after the appetizer Brian Bruns Executive Sous Chef Spiaggia Restaurant amp Cafe Chicago IL eliminated after the entree Jason Bergeron Executive Chef Tavistock Restaurant Collection San Francisco CA eliminated after the dessert Daniel Gomez Sanchez Executive Sous Chef La Toque Napa CA winner 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 S20TBA Grill Masters Napa Part 4 Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianJuly 26 2016 2016 07 26 Ingredients Appetizer tri tip hen of the woods mushrooms avocados rose petal confit Entree red snapper grape leaves Meyer lemonade beets Dessert olive oil cake cheddar cheese gala apples salted caramelContestants Ken Hess Chef amp Pitmaster Big Bob Gibson Bar B Q Decatur AL eliminated after the appetizer Tracy Anderson Pitmaster amp Owner Woodhouse BBQ Napa CA eliminated after the entree Chrissy Camba Chef amp Owner Maddy s Dumpling House Chicago IL eliminated after the dessert Tony Maws Chef amp Restaurateur Craigie on Main Kirkland Tap and Trotter Cambridge Somerville MA winner 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 S21TBA Grill Masters Napa Grand Finale Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Geoffrey ZakarianAugust 2 2016 2016 08 02 Ingredients Appetizer pig head smoked chocolate chips home made blue corn tortillas escarole Entree porterhouse candied garlic artichoke razor clams Dessert chocolate babka aged goat cheese Cabernet Sauvignon bananasContestants Tony Maws Chef amp Restaurateur Craigie on Main Kirkland Tap and Trotter Cambridge Somerville MA eliminated after the appetizer Jonathon Sawyer Chef amp Restaurateur The Greenhouse Tavern Trentina and Noodlecat Cleveland OH eliminated after the entree Daniel Gomez Sanchez Executive Sous Chef La Toque Napa CA eliminated after the dessert Sophina Uong Executive Chef Revival Bar amp Kitchen Berkeley CA winner 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 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS22TBA Grill Masters Battle 1 Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Myron MixonAugust 1 2017 2017 08 01 Ingredients Appetizer Pork shoulder rainbow chard Cabernet Sauvignon watermelon pie Entree Bloody Mary ice pops beef ribs vegan lobster petit vegetable crudites Dessert Brownie batter sweet plantains strawberries uniContestants Lori Frazee eliminated after the appetizer Craig Verhage eliminated after the entree Andy Husbands eliminated after the dessert Megan Day winner 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 Chef Andy competed on Season 6 of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2009 finishing in 8th place S23TBA Grill Masters Battle 2 Scott Conant Tiffani Faison and Marc MurphyAugust 8 2017 2017 08 08 Ingredients Appetizer Stuffed trotters fennel smoked water razor clams Entree Rabbit saddle celery snowflake leaves purple artichokes pork belly Dessert Bush s Honey Chipotle Grillin Beans red velvet whoopie pies cape gooseberries pig s ear pastriesContestants Richard Fergola eliminated after the appetizer Jeff Bannister eliminated after the entree Ro Daniel eliminated after the dessert Joe Johnson winner 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 S24TBA Grill Masters Battle 3 Marc Murphy Alex Guarnaschelli and Marcus SamuelssonAugust 15 2017 2017 08 15 Ingredients Appetizer Bison t bone steaks Sargento provolone blue masa dough frozen daiquiri Entree Duck breast haricot verts sushi ash ice cream Dessert Birthday cake lardo Meyer lemons candy fruit kabobsContestants Lee Ann Whippen eliminated after the appetizer Moe Big Moe Cason eliminated after the entree Flip Wise eliminated after the dessert Stephen Coe winner Notes Part 3 of 5 Chopped normally obscures brand names but the first basket features Sargento cheese a longtime sponsor of Chopped S25TBA Grill Masters Battle 4 Chris Santos Maneet Chauhan and Aaron FranklinAugust 22 2017 2017 08 22 Ingredients Appetizer Lamb loin chops habaneros Okinawa sweet potatoes mezcal Entree Boneless rib eye roast Romanesco cauliflower steaks morel mushrooms onion candy Dessert Churros mesquite powder Scamorza cheese dragon fruitContestants Marco Niccoli eliminated after the appetizer Nikki Martin eliminated after the entree Joanna Dunn eliminated after the dessert Jim Big Jim Stancil winner 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 Chef Joanna competed on Season 3 of Gordon Ramsay s Hell s Kitchen in 2007 finishing in 9th place S26TBA Grill Masters Finale Battle Marc Murphy Amanda Freitag and Chris SantosAugust 29 2017 2017 08 29 Ingredients Appetizer Rack of wild boar grilled French toast packets pickled carrots cerveza pequena Entree Venison leg fiddlehead ferns heirloom tomatoes s mores skillet Dessert Deep fried margaritas starfruit giant gummy bear corn chipsContestants Jim Big Jim Stancil eliminated after the appetizer Megan Day eliminated after the entree Stephen Coe eliminated after the dessert Joe Johnson winner 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 Just Desserts 2018 Edit This list is incomplete you can help by adding missing items May 2020 No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS27TBA Just Desserts 50 000 Desserts N A N A and N ATBAIngredients Appetizer N A Entree N A Dessert N AContestants N A eliminated after the appetizer N A eliminated after the entree N A eliminated after the dessert N A winner Notes Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously aired episodes S28TBA Just Desserts All Stars N A N A and N AJune 4 2018 2018 06 04 Ingredients Appetizer N A Entree N A Dessert N AContestants N A eliminated after the appetizer N A eliminated after the entree N A eliminated after the dessert N A winner Notes Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously aired episodes S29TBA Just Desserts Outrageous Baskets N A N A and N AJune 25 2018 2018 06 25 Ingredients Appetizer N A Entree N A Dessert N AContestants N A eliminated after the appetizer N A eliminated after the entree N A eliminated after the dessert N A winner Notes Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously aired episodes S30TBA Just Desserts Dessert Dream Teams N A N A and N AJune 25 2018 2018 06 25 Ingredients Appetizer N A Entree N A Dessert N AContestants N A eliminated after the appetizer N A eliminated after the entree N A eliminated after the dessert N A winner Notes Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously aired episodes S31TBA Just Desserts Redemption Wars N A N A and N ATBAIngredients Appetizer N A Entree N A Dessert N AContestants N A eliminated after the appetizer N A eliminated after the entree N A eliminated after the dessert N A winner Notes Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously aired episodes S32TBA Just Desserts Viewers Choice Baskets N A N A and N ATBAIngredients Appetizer N A Entree N A Dessert N AContestants N A eliminated after the appetizer N A eliminated after the entree N A eliminated after the dessert N A winner Notes Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously aired episodes Grill Masters Tournament 2018 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS33TBA Grill Masters Kansas City Geoffrey Zakarian Amanda Freitag and Moe CasonJuly 31 2018 2018 07 31 Ingredients Appetizer burnt ends nettles double cut pork chops gingerbread cookie sandwiches Entree Kansas City strip steak green tomatoes soda pop spicy black beans Dessert pig ears banana pudding pineapple pound cakeContestants Jeremy Williams Pit Master amp Co Owner from Kansas City MO eliminated after the appetizer Craig Carter Pit Master from Kansas City MO eliminated after the entree Katey Magee Chef from Kansas City MO eliminated after the dessert Stephanie Wilson Pit Master amp BBQ team Co Owner from Kansas City MO winner 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 S34TBA Grill Masters North Carolina Marc Murphy Chris Santos and Elizabeth KarmelAugust 7 2018 2018 08 07 Ingredients Appetizer pork cracklins brook trout cone cabbage white vinegar powder Entree pork butt collard greens applesauce liver pudding Dessert strawberry sonker with milk dip sweet tea Moravian cookies sweet potatoesContestants Jerry Stephenson Jr Pit Master and Owner from Johnston County NC eliminated after the appetizer Christopher Prieto Pit Master and Owner from Knightdale NC eliminated after the entree Melanie Dunia Executive Chef from Raleigh NC eliminated after the dessert Adam Hughes Pit Master from Edenton NC winner 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 creme anglaise S35TBA Grill Masters Memphis Chris Santos Scott Conant and Melissa CookstonAugust 14 2018 2018 08 14 Ingredients Appetizer BBQ nachos eggplant Tennessee whiskey pork tenderloin Entree chicken legs string beans fool s gold loaf quick cook grits Dessert blueberry buckle peaches honeycomb candy Memphis BBQ sauce ice creamContestants Claire Campbell Pitmaster from Memphis TN eliminated after the appetizer Walter Crutchfield Jr Chef and Owner from Memphis TN eliminated after the entree Ernie Mellor Pitmaster and Restaurant Owner from Memphis TN eliminated after the dessert Melvin Boots Johnson Executive Chef from New York NY winner 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 S36TBA Grill Masters Texas Alex Guarnaschelli Chris Santos and Ernest ServantesAugust 21 2018 2018 08 21 Ingredients Appetizer short ribs spicy mealworms Texas toast okra Entree chile con queso rainbow carrots deep fried barbecue sauce beef brisket Dessert beef sausage ruby red grapefruit Texas pecan cake Belgian style wheat aleContestants Sloan Rinaldi Pit Master and Owner from Houston TX eliminated after the appetizer Carlo Casanova Pit Master from San Antonio TX eliminated after the entree Esaul Ramos Pit Master and Owner from San Antonio TX eliminated after the dessert Leonard Botello Pit Master and Owner from Brenham TX winner 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 S37TBA Grill Masters Final Showdown Chris Santos Amanda Freitag and Myron MixonAugust 28 2018 2018 08 28 Ingredients Appetizer bacon wrapped smoked doughnuts pork porterhouse corn shoots pimento cheese Entree charcoal cocktail baby turnips mashed potato sundae standing rib roast Dessert tiered cornbread cake marshmallow spread figs candy filled pinataContestants Leonard Botello Pit Master and Owner from Brenham TX eliminated after the appetizer Adam Hughes Pit Master from Edenton NC eliminated after the entree Stephanie Wilson Pit Master amp Co Owner from Kansas City MO eliminated after the dessert Melvin Boots Johnson Executive Chef from New York NY winner Notes This is the finale of 2018 s grilling competition The finalists represented Missouri North Carolina Tennessee and Texas all competing for a chance at 50 000 The pinata in the dessert basket was shaped like a red chili pepper and filled with caramel squares malt balls strawberry hard candies and taffy Just Desserts 2020 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS38TBA Just Desserts Celebrities N A N A and N AMarch 30 2020 2020 03 30 Ingredients Appetizer N A Entree N A Dessert N AContestants N A eliminated after the appetizer N A eliminated after the entree N A eliminated after the dessert N A winner Notes Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously aired episodes A Very Chopped Holiday 2020 Edit No overallNo inseasonTitleJudgesOriginal air dateS39TBA A Very Chopped Holiday N A N A and N ADecember 22 2020 2020 12 22 Ingredients Appetizer gin rosemary simple syrup ginger beer cranberry juice sugared cranberries copper cup Entree a bowl of ice cream espresso judge s note Dessert cleaver champagne champagne fluteContestants N A eliminated after the appetizer N A eliminated after the entree N A eliminated after the dessert N A winner Notes Ted Allen hosted this special Holiday themed compilation episode featuring highlights from previously aired episodes both holiday and non holiday Throughout the episode Ted opened baskets featuring tongue in cheek ingredients for simple holiday treats the first basket was for a holiday variant on the Moscow Mule cocktail the second basket was for a simple affogato and the third basket allowed for Ted to simply use the cleaver to chop off the top of the champagne bottle See also EditList of Chopped Canada episodes List of Chopped Junior episodes List of Chopped Sweets episodesReferences Edit How Chopped Fans Really Feel About the New Set 5 August 2021 External links EditChopped episode guide at FoodNetwork com Chopped Junior episode guide at FoodNetwork com Retrieved from https en 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