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Chopped Season 52 Episodes
Season 52 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2021 - 2022
Episode 1
Pie in the Sky
Tue, Apr 12, 2022
Four chefs set out to make perfect pies, and one chef scrambles in the appetizer round when a competitor declines to share a coveted pantry ingredient. Then, an abundance of protein in the entrée basket means meat-lovers pies are in order.
Episode 2
Pickled Tricks
Tue, Apr 19, 2022
Four chefs are eager to show off their pickling talents, and the baskets are packed with pickled goodness. Pickle ice cream shows up in the appetizer round, and an action-packed dessert round features pickled flower blossoms.
Episode 3
Deli Duel
Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Four delicatessen pros take over the Chopped Kitchen to prove that sandwiches are just the start of their culinary expertise. A platter with a classic combo and a fruit with a cult following are two of the ingredients in the first basket.
Episode 4
Taco Throwdown
Wed, May 4, 202245 mins
Crunchy or soft, minimalist or filled to the max, it's taco time; the chefs find a beverage and a seafood surprise in the first basket, and the competitors must find a place on their plates for a squirmy shocker in the entree round.
Episode 5
Sexy Feast
Tue, May 10, 2022
When the Chopped baskets contain aphrodisiacs, the judges expect the competitors to come through with some sexy dishes. In the entrée basket, a heart-shaped comfort food and a sweet fruit make for a rare pair.
Episode 6
Pride and Pea Tendrils
Tue, May 17, 2022
An orange powder provides some colorful inspiration in the first round. A savory cake is not exactly the prized protein the chefs were hoping for. The ice cream machine creates drama, and one chef attempts to save their dessert.
Episode 7
Chuck Wagon Cook-Off
Tue, May 24, 2022
Four competitors who love rustic chuck-wagon food are ready to show they have the chops to win.
Episode 8
Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Battle 1
Tue, May 31, 2022
Three Chopped judges seek a sous chef in a five-part event; in the first preliminary battle, four hopeful candidates tackle an appetizer basket that includes some fish-shaped cakes and an intimidating piece of poultry in the entrée round.
Episode 9
Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Battle 2
Tue, Jun 7, 2022
Four chefs arrive to give everything they've got for a chance to become a sous chef for a Chopped judge; in the entree round, the competitors are challenged to break down whole chickens; one judge's favorite dessert ingredient.
Episode 10
Desperately Seeking Sous Chef: Battle 3
Tue, Jun 14, 2022
Four more chefs try to ace the most difficult job interview imaginable and score the chance to work for a Chopped judge; in round one, offal is an awfully shocking surprise, and a cut of meat proves problematic in the entrée round.
Episode 11
Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Battle 4
Mon, Jun 21, 2021
In the this preliminary battle of the sous-chef tournament, the four competitors open the first basket and find a special seafood item; in the entree round, the chefs gain confidence as they work with an Asian street food and a soft drink.
Episode 12
Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Finale
Tue, Jun 28, 2022
Four champions return on a mission to become a sous-chef for a Chopped judge; a Naples specialty is the curveball ingredient of the entrée basket; a stinky fruit and a spicy ice cream are a part of the dessert round challenge.
Episode 13
Tiny but Mighty
Tue, Oct 25, 2022
The chefs receive a challenge to use small basket items to make dishes without skimping on the flavor or creativity, but it's up to the judge is to determine if the pint-size portions can compare to the mighty main plate counterparts.