

Chopped
Rated 6.567 votes200964 seasons1hTV-G
A high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets “chopped” by our panel of esteemed culinary luminaries until the last man or woman left standing claims victory.
- Created by
- Michael Krupat, Dave Noll
- First aired
- Jan 13, 2009
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- Food Network
- Episodes
- 817
- Country
- US
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S1 E1: Pilot: Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers
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S1 E1 Pilot: Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers
Jan 13, 2009In the series opener, four chefs must use octopus, duck and animal crackers to make an extraordinary three-course meal in three rounds of competition. A panel of culinary experts determines which chef's dishes deserve the $10,000 prize. Hosted by Ted Allen.
- 1Pilot: Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers
- 2Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters
- 3Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes
- 4Banana, Collard Greens, Grits
- 5Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas
- 6Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets
- 7Quail, Arctic Char, Beer
- 8Coconut, Calamari and Donuts
- 9Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon
- 10String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps
- 11Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, Cereal
- 12Chocolate, Mussels and Figs
- 13Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears
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