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Chopped Season 52 Episodes
Season 52 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2022 - 2022
Episode 1
Pie in the Sky
Tue, Apr 12, 2022 60 mins
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 entree basket means meat-lovers pies are in order.
Episode 2
Pickled Tricks
Tue, Apr 19, 2022 60 mins
Four chefs are eager to show off their pickling talents, and the baskets are packed with pickled goodness for inspiration. 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 60 mins
Four delicatessen pros take over the 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
Tue, May 3, 2022 60 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 60 mins
The judges challenge the competitors to come through with some sexy dishes starring aphrodisiacs. In the entree 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 60 mins
The four competitors in this Chopped battle share a common goal: to be the last chef standing. An orange powder provides some colorful inspiration in the first round, and a savory cake is not the protein the chefs were hoping for in the entree round.
Episode 7
Chuck Wagon Cook-Off
Tue, May 24, 2022 60 mins
Four competitors who love rustic chuck-wagon food are ready to show they have the chops to win. Booze and bell peppers in the appetizer basket get things started, and later the judges are on pins and needles waiting to try some prickly pear desserts.
Episode 8
Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Battle 1
Tue, May 31, 2022 60 mins
Three judges are seeking a sous-chef in a five-part event. In the first preliminary battle, four hopeful candidates must tackle an appetizer basket that includes some fish-shaped cakes and an intimidating piece of poultry in the entree round.
Episode 9
Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Battle 2
Tue, Jun 7, 2022 60 mins
Four chefs 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, and the last round features one judge's favorite dessert ingredient.
Episode 10
Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Battle 3
Tue, Jun 14, 2022 60 mins
Four more enterprising chefs try to ace the most difficult job interview and score the chance to work for a Chopped judge as a sous-chef. In round one, offal is an awfully shocking surprise, and a cut of meat proves problematic in the entree round.
Episode 11
Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Battle 4
Tue, Jun 21, 2022 60 mins
In the fourth battle of the sous-chef tournament, the competitors work with a special seafood item. In the entree round, the chefs gain confidence as they work with an Asian street food and a sugary soft drink.
Episode 12
Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Finale
Tue, Jun 28, 2022 60 mins
Four champions return to the kitchen on a mission to become a sous-chef for a judge. A specialty of Naples is the curveball ingredient of the entree basket, and a stinky fruit and a spicy ice cream are a part of the dessert round challenge.