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1. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Doughnut Dash (2018)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

From kitschy classics to artisanal designer donuts, the chefs will get a taste of it all as they celebrate delicious rings of joy in every round and feel the pressure of performing well for... See full summary »

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Marcus Samuelsson, Chris Santos, Martha Stewart

Votes: 10

2. Chopped Junior (2015– )
Episode: Pizza Party (2017)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show

Chef Amanda Freitag, YouTube star Harley Morenstein and actress Anika Noni Rose (The Quad (2017) and Power (2014)) judge pizza-themed challenges; mushrooms and a creamy Italian sauce for ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Charlie Basa, Allie Dubler, Peggy Fischer

3. Chopped Junior (2015– )
Episode: Heads Will Roll (2017)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show

Chefs Maneet Chauhan and George Mendes and actor Kevin McHale judge; something stares back in the appetizer basket; a cute candy creation and a twist on garlic bread in the entrée round; vegetable brownies in the dessert round.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, George Mendes, Kevin McHale

4. Chopped Junior (2015– )
Episode: Three Ring Kitchen (2017)

TV-G | 42 min | Family, Game-Show

The kid chefs make appetizers with corn and playful cookies; a finger food and some beautiful produce in the entrée basket; a baked good and something covered in caramel in the dessert ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Sunny Anderson, Ryan Guzman, Megan A Hackett

5. Chopped Junior (2015– )

60 min | Family, Game-Show

The junior version of Chopped (2007), with kid chefs competing.

Stars: Ted Allen, Marc Murphy, Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli

Votes: 228

6. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Viewers' Choice Ingredients (2015)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Mystery baskets are filled with ingredients suggested by fans via social media. Among the foods the competing chefs have to work with are a frightfully difficult protein, boxed macaroni and cheese, a giant egg and some mushy fruit.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Yuval David, Amanda Freitag

Votes: 13

7. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Bizarre Baskets! (2015)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Bizarre surprises fill the baskets, when Andrew Zimmern is on hand to judge the competition. Ingredients include an offbeat ice cream flavor, unusual meat, a pink veggie, odd eggs and a peculiar Turkish treat.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Aarón Sánchez, Geoffrey Zakarian, Andrew Zimmern

Votes: 14

8. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Chopped, Again! (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Four losing chefs seek redemption. Among the ingredients they have to work with are skate, pomegranate molasses, boozy ice cream, a British pudding and a German tart.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, Marc Murphy, Chris Santos

Votes: 13

9. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Money Saver (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The competing chefs are given mystery basket ingredients, that cost less than $10, and are expected to transform them into winning dishes. Included: a meatless appetizer round; ham steaks as entrées; and chocolate chips for dessert.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Geoffrey Zakarian

Votes: 12

10. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Say Cheese! (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

A battle with a cheese theme. Blue cheese and goats cheese in the appetizer round; French cheeses, chicken thighs and garlic scapes in the entrée basket.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Amanda Freitag, Adam Moskowitz, Alex Stupak

Votes: 14

11. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Chocolate Rush! (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Every mystery basket contains chocolate. Other ingredients include pork chops, beef and graham crackers.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Marc Murphy, Aarón Sánchez, Christina Tosi

Votes: 14

12. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Reality TV Stars (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Reality stars Renee Graziano, Travis Lofland, Amy Roloff and Kathy Wakile compete for charity. Among the ingredients they cook with are biscuit dough, vegetable cream cheese and cherry pie filling.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Renee Graziano, Travis Lofland, Amy Roloff

Votes: 14

13. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Late Night Food Brawl (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The chefs compete to make the best late-night dishes. Among the ingredients they work with are a carb-heavy Canadian snack and an Italian sausage for the first course. Also: they must transform tiny burgers for entrées.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Aarón Sánchez

Votes: 14

14. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Double Trouble (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Eight chefs have been invited to the Chopped Kitchen to compete in pairs. In the first round, the duos learn to navigate the space together as they make appetizers that include date vinegar and chili garlic coated peas.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Aarón Sánchez

Votes: 13

15. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: T.G.I.Fry-Day (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Deep-fried food must be served during every round. Ingredients include hot dogs; taro root; cookies; cube steak; an ooey, gooey cake; and salted caramel.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Marc Murphy, Chris Santos

Votes: 13

16. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Amateurs Redemption (2015)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Home cooks compete. Ingredients include a vegan roast, a small bird, a sugary breakfast item, sweet and savory candies, and a special spice blend.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, Chris Santos

Votes: 13

17. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Waste Not (2014)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Chefs make use of ingredients that are usually thrown out. Appetizers are made with juicer pulp and tea bags; salad dressing and remnants of poultry for entrées; desserts are made with veggie peels and discarded portions of fruit.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Pip Freeman, Damen Gordon, Lauren Von Der Pool

Votes: 18

18. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Firefighter Chefs (2014)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Firefighters compete and get the meal started with some hearty meat-and-cheese appetizers. Will the judges enjoy them? Then in the entree round, some big errors with a non-basket-ingredient gets one of the judges upset.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Robert Corbin, Sal DePaola

Votes: 14

19. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Hoofin' It! (2014)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

When the clock starts ticking down, the chefs must rush to make appetizers with pickled pigs' feet and sweet potato chips. And one chef doesn't realize they've made a potentially costly mistake until it's too late.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Marcus Samuelsson, Alex Stupak, Aarón Sánchez

Votes: 17

20. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Pizza Perfect (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

In the first round, one of the competitors takes a loose interpretation of the theme. Then some unusual toppings must be on the entree pizzas. And, a pizza for dessert with candied mushrooms and salted caramel sauce.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Bruno DiFabio, Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli

Votes: 19

21. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Ambitious Amateurs (2014)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Home cooks compete, preparing chicken tenderloins in the appetizer round. Later, one hopeful tries to impress the judges with an ambitious hanger steak dish; and the dessert basket features two very unusual ingredients.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Geoffrey Zakarian

Votes: 14

22. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: All-Burger Meal! (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Chefs learn that they will be making hamburgers for every round, starting with veal burgers for appetizers. Then in the entree round a little quail egg causes a big headache. And who's ever heard of a dessert burger?

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli, Spike Mendelsohn

Votes: 18

23. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Chocolate Competition (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

With chocolate in the baskets, the chefs must make this perennial favorite work in the first two savory courses. Then the remaining two competitors must combine two chocolate ingredients with cherries and German layer cake.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, Aarón Sánchez, Christina Tosi

Votes: 18

24. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Bacon Baskets! (2014)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Bacon appears in the basket in every round. Other ingredients include apple chips, dried cherries and French toast. Judges: Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag and Adam Sobel.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Adam Sobel

Votes: 15

25. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Beer Here! (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Chefs are brewing up as all three rounds are devoted to beer. Chefs must make sausages work with toasted lager for appetizers and a tasty tripel ale's in the basket for the entree round. The iconic beer & pretzels must be made into dessert.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Greg Koch, Chris Santos

Votes: 20

26. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Return and Redeem (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Four chefs who lost in previous competitions return, trying to win more than ever. A bright green dessert and a seafood snack must be worked into appetizers and quinoa and sour candy into entrees.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Geoffrey Zakarian

Votes: 15

27. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Grandma vs. Grandma (2014)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

For the first time ever four grandmothers do battle to make the most comforting and delicious course using new and "old school" ingredients such as bacon grease, meatloaf mix and oatmeal.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Chris Santos

Votes: 18

28. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Chopped Tournament of Stars: Sports Stars! (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Brandi Chastain, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Greg Louganis and Charles Oakley bring their fierceness and passion to the premiere competition of the Chopped $50,000 Celebrity Tournament.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Brandi Chastain, Alex Guarnaschelli, Jackie Joyner

Votes: 15

29. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Chopped Tournament of Stars: Rachael vs. Guy! (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The four competitors part two of the Celebrity Tournament are alums of Food Network's Rachael vs, Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off. But Coolio, Lou Diamond Phillips, Penn Jillette and Carnie Wilson try their hands in the Chopped Kitchen.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, Marc Murphy, Chris Santos

Votes: 14

30. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Chopped Tournament of Stars: Comedians! (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Bringing the funny to the Chopped Kitchen, Sinbad, Tommy Davidson, Robert Wuhl and Gillian Vigman compete for a chance to move on to the $50,000 finale. The stars open up the first basket and get a pork delicacy and a gummy candy.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, Chris Santos, Geoffrey Zakarian

Votes: 15

31. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Chopped Tournament of Stars: Actors! (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

With only one spot left in the Chopped Celebrity Championship charity tournament finale, Lucas Grabeel, Michael Imperioli, Peter Scolari and Tasha Smith take on the role of chef.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, Amanda Freitag, Alex Guarnaschelli

Votes: 14

32. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Chopped Tournament of Stars: Finale! (2014)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Conclusion. A "Tournament of Stars" winner is determined. But first, the finalists must transform a drive-thru snack and cold dessert into appetizers; prepare duck entrées; and create something tasty out of churros and champagne.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy, Geoffrey Zakarian

Votes: 12

33. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Peri Peri Determined (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The fryer gets a lot of use, when the chefs are given chicken wings and African peri-peri rub to work with in the appetizer round. For entrees, a difficult cut of meat and a salty sandwich ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, Marc Murphy, Geoffrey Zakarian

Votes: 16

34. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Dread and Breakfast (2014)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are made by the competing chefs, who must prepare a morning meal from coffee cake and cream-filled chocolate eggs. Round 2 features fish dishes and an emergency situation.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Chris Santos, Aarón Sánchez

Votes: 13

35. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Leftovers Rescue Mission (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

All of the baskets contain leftovers. Included: the chefs must transform the contents of restaurant-takeout containers; use packets of hot sauce in their entrées; and make bacon-centric desserts.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Chris Santos, Aarón Sánchez

Votes: 15

36. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: G'day, Chefs! (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Basket contents have an Australian theme, beginning with lamb ribs and a very alcoholic beverage in Round 1. Also: the chefs serve emu entrées to the judges; and one finalist makes a mistake when using the ice-cream machine for dessert.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, John Li, Chris Santos, Aarón Sánchez

Votes: 12

37. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Salt Pearls of Wisdom (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Appetizers are made with shrimp and chickpeas; entrée ingredients include baklava and salt pearls; and dessert dishes feature booze and cashews.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, Alex Guarnaschelli, Aarón Sánchez

Votes: 15

38. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Burn for the Worse (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Two starchy ingredients, Chinese dumplings and Middle Eastern noodles, are used in the appetizer round. Later, one chef burns two of the mystery ingredients when making a lamb entrée; and ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Jennifer Story, Matt Dunn, Ashton Keefe

Votes: 13

39. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Mother's Day (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Four mothers attempt to stay composed as they cook in a much larger arena. In the appetizer basket are chicken noodle soup and salsa. In the entree round, they must contend with a sugary ingredient often banned from breakfast.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Chris Santos, Aarón Sánchez

Votes: 11

40. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: An Egg Up (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

The competing chefs are forced to cook with the so-called "100-year-old egg" in the appetizer round; find mango pudding in their entrée baskets; and make desserts with waffle cones.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Amanda Freitag, Silvena Rowe, Geoffrey Zakarian

Votes: 14

41. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Cool, Palm and Perfected (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Appetizers are made using blowfish tail; the chefs have a can of something orange and a jar of date palm to work with when creating entrées; and basil juice is a key ingredient in the dessert round.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant, Geoffrey Zakarian

Votes: 11

42. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: There Will Be Bloody Marys (2014)

TV-G | 42 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

A fancy cake & a Bloody Mary are the first ingredients encountered by the competing chefs. Later, they are given ground chicken & seafood paella for entrées; & one of the finalists tries to... See full summary »

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Scott Conant, Alex Guarnaschelli, Marc Murphy

Votes: 13

43. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Four Fathers (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Four dads take on the Chopped Kitchen, but how will the fathers-turned-competitors fare w/fish & salt-vinegar potato chips in the appetizer round? A bottle of scotch is in the entrée basket; dessert ingredients are rice pudding & pretzels.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant, Chris Santos

Votes: 10

44. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Swai Not? (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Falafel mix and date paste are among the mandatory ingredients in the appetizer round. Also: a fish proves puzzling for the competing chefs; and there is hesitation about transforming a cookie.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Aarón Sánchez, Geoffrey Zakarian

Votes: 13

45. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Short and Sweetbreads (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Sweetbreads and a strong spice blend show up in the first two rounds. For dessert, the final two chefs serve dishes that are chocolaty, salty and fruity.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Maneet Chauhan, Chris Santos, Whitney Werner

Votes: 13

46. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Fig Out (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Two fishy ingredients are used in the appetizer round. Later, entrées are made with spiny leaves and beef kidneys; and a collision in the kitchen occurs when the two finalists rush to make desserts from figs and lemon verbena.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Edi Frauneder, Marc Murphy, Aarón Sánchez

Votes: 13

47. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Teen Tournament: Part One (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Part 1 of 5. Teens compete in an appetizer round that features lamb loin chops and kale chips. Later, they are given French fries and cookies to use in their entrées; and must transform a frozen treat into a new and delicious dessert.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Star: Ted Allen

Votes: 12

48. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Teen Tournament: Part Four (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Part 4 of 5. Four teens compete for the last spot in the finale. The battle begins with the young chefs using salsa verde in their appetizer dishes. Later, entrée ingredients include couscous and buffalo.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Chris Santos, Alex Stupak

Votes: 12

49. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Teen Tournament: Part Two (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Part 2 of 5. Teens compete, beginning when they prepare shrimp and jalapeños in the appetizer round. Later, they must create entrées out of frog legs; and combine an iconic New York cookie with a popular nut to make desserts.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Amanda Freitag, Marc Murphy, Geoffrey Zakarian

Votes: 12

50. Chopped (2007– )
Episode: Teen Tournament: Part Three (2014)

TV-G | 43 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV

Part 3 of 5. Teens compete to serve the best appetizer featuring dandelion greens. Later, they turn to the fryer when cooking Cornish hens; and try their luck with the ice cream machine when making desserts.

Director: Michael Pearlman | Stars: Ted Allen, Alex Guarnaschelli, Chris Santos, Alex Stupak

Votes: 12