The Next Iron Chef
Ten of the country's best chefs test their speed, artistry and creativity as they compete to join the most elite culinary society: the Iron Chefs.
- 2007-2012
- 5 seasons
- Food Network
- Reality
- TV-G
Ten of the country's best chefs test their speed, artistry and creativity as they compete to join the most elite culinary society: the Iron Chefs.
Season 5 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Resourcefulness 3
Sun, Nov 4, 2012 64 mins
Chairman's Challenge - Resourcefulness: Beach challenge with ingredient that did the chefs in from previous battles. Elimination Challenge - Pineapple.
Episode 2
Innovation
Sun, Nov 11, 2012 43 mins
Chairman's Challenge - Innovation: Elevate international classic food; Banh mi, taco and falafel. Elimination Challenge - White Bread.
Episode 3
Simplicity
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 42 mins
Chairman's Challenge - Simplicity: Reflect the personality of competing chef in a single bite. Elimination Challenge - Cereal.
Episode 4
Transformation
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 42 mins
Chairmain's Challenge - Transformation: Transform canned food (including mystery cans) into a delicious dish. Secret Ingredient Showdown - Lobster.
Episode 5
Risk
Sun, Dec 2, 2012 42 mins
Chairmain's Challenge - Risk: Ingredient auction (rib of bison, cow head, paiche, parmigiano reggiano, ostrich egg and mortadella) using time as currency. Secret Ingredient Showdown - Anchovies.
Episode 6
Fusion
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 43 mins
Chairmain's Challenge - Fusion: "Marry" two unlikely ingredients into one cohesive dish. Secret Ingredient Showdown - Shrimp on teppanyaki tables.
Episode 7
Transcendence
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 43 mins
Chairmain's Challenge - Transcendence: Transcend bacon as main ingredient in a Las Vegas buffet. Secret Ingredient Showdown - Hershey's chocolates and candies with a holiday theme.
Episode 8
Passion, Respect
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 43 mins
Chairmain's Challenge - Passion: Use an ingredient each judge is passionate about and would like in their last supper on Earth. Kitchen Stadium Challenge - Respect: Heritage ingredients from three Iron Chefs: American Southwest, Mediteranian, Japanese. Use two ingredients from each and create three dishes.