Chopped Season 3 Episodes

Episode 1

When Chefs Collide

Tue, Oct 13, 200942 mins

The chefs must use kumquats and croissants in their appetizers; green beans and ground pork in their entrées; and grits in their desserts.

Episode 2

Oh My Goshy, Umeboshi!

Tue, Oct 20, 200942 mins

A slippery shocker in the appetizer basket starts things off on a terrifying note. Featured ingredients include umeboshi; parsnips and soda crackers.

Episode 3

Judge Knows Best

Tue, Oct 27, 200942 mins

Two chefs attempt to cook a fish that is traditionally used for sushi, the results, of course, are questionable.

Episode 4

A Nori Story

Tue, Nov 3, 200943 mins

A chef decides to take a familiar route with beef but is challenged by an unfamiliar mystery ingredient. Will it work?

Episode 5

Sticking to It

Tue, Nov 10, 200942 mins

Just how the graham cracker crumbles in the Appetizer Round depends on how the chefs can recover from setbacks. One contestant struggles to plate after suffering a cut. Then in the Entrée Round one chef breaks a plate.

Episode 6

Season's Choppings

Tue, Dec 8, 200943 mins

Tis the season to shake things up. The chefs learn that as an added challenge, their dishes must have a holiday theme. The mystery ingredients include venison and marshmallows.

Episode 7

Flower Power

Tue, Jan 5, 201041 mins

Contestants find ways to incorporate zucchini blossoms into their appetizers. The judges are disturbed by how one chef disrespects the kitchen in the Entree Round. In the Dessert Round fresh chickpeas are in the mystery basket.

Episode 8

Sweet Redemption

Tue, Jan 12, 201042 mins

In this must-watch, unprecedented event four previous runners-up return to see who can save face and finally become the Chopped Champion.

Episode 9

Winging It

Tue, Jan 19, 201042 mins

The chefs race to get chicken wings cooked in time. Then in the Entree Round, the chefs have caught a break with catfish in the basket. For the Dessert Round they work with cherry tomatoes.

Episode 10

In a Pinch

Tue, Jan 26, 201042 mins

When the chefs make some unusual choices in composing soft-shell crab appetizers, the judges give them a chance to defend their dishes or graciously accept criticism.

Episode 11

Raw Enthusiasm

Tue, Feb 16, 201042 mins

The stoves are underutilized as the chefs show their raw enthusiasm for oysters. The entrées have the judges debating who successfully incorporated a funky-flavored fruit.

Episode 12

Against the Tide

Tue, Mar 2, 201042 mins

The chefs find themselves swimming against the tide when they have to combine fish with chocolate in the Appetizer Round. Then for the entrée course, the remaining contestants pull from their cultural backgrounds.

Episode 13

Chopped Liver

Tue, Mar 9, 201041 mins