Iron Chef America: The Series
An Americanized version of the original Japanese TV series having to do with culinary competition set in a TV studio where one chef competes against others for an opportunity to eventually receive the title of Iron Chef which is a direct reference to being the very best in every area of the culinary fields. The number of chefs who can actually make this claim are very few and far between one another.
- 2004-2018
- 13 seasons
- Food Network
- Game Show, Reality
- TV-G
An Americanized version of the original Japanese TV series having to do with culinary competition set in a TV studio where one chef competes against others for an opportunity to eventually receive the title of Iron Chef which is a direct reference to being the very best in every area of the culinary fields. The number of chefs who can actually make this claim are very few and far between one another.
Season 11 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 0
Secrets of Kitchen Stadium
Mon, Mar 4, 2013
A look behind the scenes of the "Iron Chef America" stadium.
Episode 1
Flay vs. Pham: Ground Meat
Sun, Jan 6, 2013 42 mins
Chef Viet Pham challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay. 1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: prawns. Judges: Donatella Arpaia, Simon Majumdar and Ben Sargent.
Episode 2
Symon vs. Tio: Grudge Match - Plum
Sun, Jan 27, 2013 43 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: melon ballers. Judges: Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman.
Episode 3
Flay vs. Wexler: Wild Striped Bass
Sun, Feb 24, 2013 43 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: smoking gun and different wood chips. Judges: Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman.
Episode 4
Tournament of Champions 2: Garces vs. Forgione: Battle Peanut Butter & Jelly
Sun, May 12, 2013 43 mins
Part 2 of 5. A "Tournament of Champions" pits Jose Garces against Marc Forgione. 1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: Straws.
Episode 5
Flay vs. Thaimee: Tamarind
Sun, Mar 3, 2013 43 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: Almonds. Judges: Ree Drummond, Troy Johnson and Josh Ozersky.
Episode 6
Tournament of Champions 1: Zakarian vs. Guarneschelli: Battle Potato Chips
Sun, May 5, 2013 42 mins
Part 1 of 5. 1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 at 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: French press. Judges: G. Garvin, Simon Majumdar and Trisha Yearwood.
Episode 7
Tournament of Champions 4: TBD vs. Morimoto: Battle Liver
Sun, May 26, 2013 43 mins
Part 4 of 5. 1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 at 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: Juicers. Judges: G. Garvin (aka G. Garvin), Candice Kumai and Jeffrey Steingarten.
Episode 8
Tournament of Champions 3: TBD vs. Symon: Battle Wings
Sun, May 19, 2013 42 mins
Part 3 of 5. 1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 at 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: Peanuts. Judges: Trisha Yearwood, Ree Drummond and Aarón Sánchez.
Episode 9
Flay vs. Voltaggio: Battle Iberico
Sun, Jun 30, 2013 43 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 at 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: Anti-griddle. Judges: Mario Rizzotti, Karine Bakhoum and Hal Rubenstein.
Episode 10
Tournament of Champions: Finale: Battle Pretzel
Sun, Jun 2, 2013 43 mins
Part 5 of 5. 1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 at 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: Blowtorch. Judges: Donatella Arpaia, Karine Bakhoum and Bobby Flay.
Episode 11
Guarnaschelli vs. Joo: International Battle - Mortadella
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 43 mins
The newest Iron Chef, Alex Guarnaschelli, faces off against Iron Chef UK Judy 'Joo'. Judges: Karine Bakhoum, Tory Belleci and Jeffrey Steingarten.
Episode 12
Morimoto vs. Cantu: Rematch - Herring
Sun, Feb 10, 2013 43 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: white vinegar. Judges: Donatella Arpaia, Kaley Cuoco and David Rocco.
Episode 13
Guarnaschelli vs. Clark: Battle Mascarpone
Sun, Aug 11, 2013 43 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: Skewers. Judges: Donatella Arpaia, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann.
Episode 15
Zakarian vs. Talde: Battle Sesame
Sun, Aug 25, 2013 43 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: Pastry Bags. Judges: Judy Joo, Anya Fernald and Martin Yan.
Episode 16
Alex Guarnaschelli vs. Stephen Kalt: Battle Jerky
Sun, Sep 8, 2013 43 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: Mason jars. Chef Stephen Kalt challenges Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Judges: Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann.
Episode 17
Forgione vs. Waxman: Battle Peas
Sun, Sep 15, 2013 42 mins
The Forgiones (Marc Forgione and Larry Forgione) take on culinary legend/family friend Jonathan Waxman. Judges: José Andrés, Donatella Arpaia and Farmer Lee Jones.
Episode 18
Garces vs. Jackson: Battle Rhubarb
Sun, Apr 7, 2013 42 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: Apple juice. Judges: José Andrés, John T. Edge and Anya Fernald.
Episode 19
Garces vs. Bissonnette: Battle Pistachio
Sun, Sep 1, 2013 42 mins
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Jamie Bissonnette. Judges: Judy Joo, Karine Bakhoum and John T. Edge.
Episode 20
Zakarian vs. Chiarello: Scotch
Sun, Jan 13, 2013 43 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: scotch bonnet peppers. Judges: Donatella Arpaia, Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka.
Episode 21
Holiday Battle: Gingerbread
Sun, Dec 2, 2012
A team of Food Network personalities vs. a team of Cooking Channel personalities.
Episode 25
Forgione vs. Kittichai: International Battle - Tea
Sun, Jan 20, 2013 43 mins
1st dish in 20 minutes, last 4 in 60 minutes. Added culinary curve-ball: coffee beans. Judges: Eden Grinshpan, Judy Joo and Martin Yan.