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13 Episodes 2017 - 2017
Episode 1
Wed, Mar 8, 2017 60 mins
Part 1 of 4. Junior chefs compete to be a "Chopped" judge for one episode. In the first competition, a burger theme shapes what the kids must cook. Ingredients include an unusual Popsicle and a small egg delicacy; a sweet oniony condiment; a cured meat and fresh fruit.
Episode 2
Wed, Mar 15, 2017 60 mins
Part 2 of 4. Four eager young cooks compete for a chance to become a judge in the finale. In this competition, the group have to work with a different BBQ sauce in each round. In the appetizer basket, the junior chefs must transform cookies and a slimy vegetable into delicious starters. A pork product must be paired with fresh greens in the entrée course. Then, the finalists struggle to place cheese in their desserts.
Episode 3
Wed, Mar 22, 2017 60 mins
Part 3 of 4. The third and final seat at the judges' table is up for grabs when the kids take on a baking theme. The appetizer basket reveals a South American sausage and a baked cheesy treat. The young cooks are surprised to find their protein in whole-animal form in the entrée round. Finally, the finalists must transform a tart berry and colorful cookie dough into delicious desserts.
Episode 4
Wed, Mar 29, 2017 60 mins
Conclusion. Three junior champions decide the winner when four "Chopped" judges compete for $25,000 for charity. First, cured fish roe in the appetizer basket. Then, the entrée basket contains some familiar BBQ ingredients and the chefs must also incorporate an elaborate gelatin creation. Finally, the dessert basket turns into an ice cream showdown and the remaining two chefs must cook with ears.
Episode 5
Tue, May 23, 2017 60 mins
In this grilling competition, a new batch of precocious junior chefs must use a classic cornmeal dish in the appetizer round. The grill pans continue to get a workout in Round 2, where the kids must combine a marshmallow treat with white barbecue sauce. Then, the dessert round delights the finalists when they find a magnificent cake in the basket.
Episode 6
Tue, Jul 4, 2017 60 mins
In this competition packed with backyard barbecue ingredients, the judges are on the lookout for a cookout champion. The appetizer round reveals a popular potato dish and a protein meant for grilling. The junior chefs get some more cookout classics in the entrée round when they find a saucy side dish and burgers. Then, the finalists get to work with a very sweet pie and a sour dairy product.
Episode 7
Tue, Oct 24, 2017 60 mins
The junior chefs come out strong in the appetizer round, when they are tasked with pairing a baby vegetable with pickled fruit. In Round 2, the junior chefs must figure out how to work mushroom-flavored snacks into their entrée courses. Then, the two finalists find creative ways to make desserts with a never-melting ice cream snack and marshmallows
Episode 8
Tue, Aug 29, 2017 60 mins
A new batch of young chefs gets to work with farm-fresh ingredients, starting with pork and blue cheese in the appetizer round. Milk must be combined with purple produce in an exciting entree course.
Episode 9
Tue, Sep 12, 2017 60 mins
With a healthy fast food theme in effect, a new group of kid cooks must make appetizers using a popular condiment and seafood. An ancient grain bread is paired with poultry in the entrée basket, and the dessert basket contains a frozen fruity treat.
Episode 10
Tue, Sep 26, 2017 60 mins
Caribbean flavors rule in this tropical competition, presided over by judges Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag and musician Ziggy Marley. The competitors come out strong in the appetizer round when they must cook with a classic Caribbean spice blend. Then, the junior chefs must pair fish with fruit in the entrée round. The two finalists open the dessert basket to find a green fruit and citrus cookies.
Episode 11
Tue, Oct 3, 2017 60 mins
Two sets of siblings compete individually for $10,000, and must pair pancetta and pasta in the first round. Some adorable food animals must make their way into entrées, then a dessert tower excites the finalists in the last round.
Episode 12
Tue, Oct 10, 2017 60 mins
The kid cooks' skewered appetizers must include a fair classic and some stuffed pasta. Cake pops are a whimsical treat for the entree round. There is a sweet collection of ingredients in the dessert basket.
Episode 13
Tue, Oct 17, 2017 60 mins
This spicy competition is judged by Youtube personality Tyler Oakley and chefs Ching-He Huang and Geoffrey Zakarian. The kids tackle hot peppers in the appetizer round. The entree round reveals a milder chili, and the dessert round involves a spicy jam.