List of Chopped episodes

This is the list of episodes for the Food Network competition reality series Chopped. New episodes are broadcast on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

This article is about Chopped USA. For Chopped Canada, see Chopped Canada § Episode Guide. For Chopped Junior, see List of Chopped Junior episodes. For Chopped Sweets, see List of Chopped Sweets episodes.

Series overview
SeasonEpisodesPremiereFinale
See overview of seasons 1–20
See overview of seasons 21–40
41 13 December 11, 2018 (2018-12-11) March 31, 2020 (2020-03-31)
42 8 November 20, 2018 (2018-11-20) June 2, 2020 (2020-06-02)
43 13 July 9, 2019 (2019-07-09) February 25, 2020 (2020-02-25)
44 13 September 24, 2019 (2019-09-24) August 4, 2020 (2020-08-04)
45 13 January 21, 2020 (2020-01-21) July 28, 2020 (2020-07-28)
46 July 14, 2020 (2020-07-14) TBA (TBA)
47 April 7, 2020 (2020-04-07) TBA (TBA)
Specials TBA July 22, 2012 (2012-07-22) TBA (TBA)

Episodes

Season 41 (2018–20)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
5101"Ultimate Redemption"December 11, 2018

Contestants:

  • Seis Kamimura, Executive Chef from Seattle, WA (Chopped: Beat Bobby Flay Tournament) (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Nick Wallace, Executive Chef from Jackson, MS (Alton's Challenge Tournament) (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Lynnae Oxley-Loupe, Chef and Pitmaster from Portland, OR (Gold Medal Games Tournament) (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Stephen Coe, Executive Chef from Plymouth, MA (Grill Masters 2017 Tournament) (winner)


Notes: This episode featured runners-up from various multi-episode Chopped tournaments who didn't win their final rounds.

5112"Game On!"January 29, 2019

Contestants:

  • Jennifer Bajsel, Owner & Executive Chef from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Aaron Morrisey, Sous Chef from Edgewater, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Stephen Hayek, Owner & Executive Chef from Highlands, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
  • John Bedingfield, Executive Chef from Baltimore, MD (winner)


Notes: Each basket had typical sports/football fan food.

5123"Three Cheers for Chocolate!"February 5, 2019

Contestants:

  • Michelle Poteaux, Pastry Chef & Owner from Alexandria, VA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Julian Plyter, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Dan Huynh, Executive Pastry Chef from Cupertino, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Melodie Asseraf, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: This was a special all-desserts episode with all pastry chefs. There was chocolate in every basket; the first round was dark chocolate, the second round was milk chocolate, and the third round was white chocolate. The first round was extended to 30 minutes. Chef Dan forgot an ingredient in both the second and third round, leading to him getting chopped.

5134"Bacon, Burgers and Beer!"May 21, 2019

Contestants:

  • Nicole Roarke, Chef Consultant from Long Island, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Jonathan Shepard, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Diego Sanchez, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Brittany Rescigno, Head Chef from Sunnyvale, CA (winner)


Notes: The theme of this episode was bacon in the appetizer round, burger ingredients in the entree round, and beer in the dessert round. The gourmet burger blend was a blend of short rib, brisket, and flat iron.

5145"Just Add Cheese!"June 4, 2019

Contestants:

  • Zack Davis-Wooldridge, Executive Chef from San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Laura Meyer, Head Pizzaiolo from Sacramento, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Rahaf Amer, Executive Chef from Nashville, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Lanfranco Paliotti, Head Chef from Brooklyn, NY (winner)


Notes: This was a cheese themed episode with cheese in every basket. The lemon soda in the first round was an Italian style "limonata" (despite having the brand name obscured, it seemed to be San Pellegrino). The ants in the second round were dried and flavored with basil.

5156"Holy Bologna!"June 18, 2019

Contestants:

  • Kat Britt, Lead Line Cook from Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Doug Rodrigues, Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Roe Dileo, Chef & Food Director from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Jay Rohlfing, Executive Chef from Towson, MD (winner)
5167"Plum Fantastic"June 25, 2019

Contestants:

  • Cara Nance, Executive Chef from Barrington, RI (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Marlee Belmonte, Sous Chef from San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Sam Badolato, Estate Winery Chef from Sonoma, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Leo Asaro, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (winner)


Notes: In the second round, "'o pere e 'o musso" is described by the judges as a Naples street food made of boiled pig snout and pig foot.

5178"Culinary Fireworks"July 2, 2019

Contestants:

  • Ross Scofield, Chef & Owner from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Kalen Jane, Restaurant Consultant & Chef from Fort Worth, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Ed Evans, Executive Chef from Hanover, MD (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Ben Merritt, Chef & Owner from Fort Worth, TX (winner)


Notes: The baskets in this episode celebrated American summertime food. The patriotic eggs in round 1, the star spangled spaghetti in round 2, and the candy chocolates in round 3 were dyed red, white, and blue.

5189"Take the Cake"July 23, 2019

Contestants:

  • Josh Cohen, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Mona Michael, Chef & Owner from San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Juan Rodriguez, Chef & Owner from Fort Worth, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Rashad Armstead, Chef & Owner from Oakland, CA (winner)
51910"So Sumac Me!"August 13, 2019

Contestants:

  • Al McLean, Executive Chef from Natick, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Yasi Sapp, Executive Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Kristina Preka, Culinary Director from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Xavier Santiago, Executive Chef from Manchester, CT (winner)
52011"Tendon Loving Care"February 11, 2020

Contestants:

  • Tony Camilleri, Executive Chef from West Hartford, CT (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Desiree Simon, Private Chef & Caterer from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Anoosh Shariat, Executive Chef and Owner from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Eliza Martin, Chef & Culinary Instructor from San Francisco, CA (winner)


Notes: This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the '$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 4' episode above. Chef Anoosh cut himself in round 2, then Chef Desiree cut herself and was delayed in getting treated because the medic was busy bandaging Chef Anoosh.

52112"Poutine Cuisine"March 17, 2020

Contestants:

  • Neil Syham, Chef and Owner from Flushing, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Rob Dasalla, Chef de Cuisine from San Jose, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Doreen DeMarco, Executive Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Aldo Alo, Private Chef from Southampton, NY (winner)


Notes: Chef Rob forgot to plate 2 ingredients in the second round, leading to him being eliminated.

52213"Frying Times"March 31, 2020

Contestants:

  • Fabiano Baiera, Chef from Harrison, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Hans Trabi, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Patrick Roney, Executive Chef from Louisville, KY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Sarah Nelson, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: The chefs had to fry at least one item in each round. To accommodate the theme, a second fryer was put into the Chopped kitchen.

Season 42 (2018–20)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
5231"Thanksgiving Pie, Oh My!"November 20, 2018

Contestants:

  • Meredith Lorencz, Sous Chef from Bethlehem, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Gregg Brackman, Chef & Owner from Swampscott, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Lee Davidson, Caterer from Oakland, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • David Thomas, Chef & Owner from Baltimore, MD (winner)


Notes: This a Thanksgiving themed episode (the second Thanksgiving episode that aired in 2018, following "Thankful Siblings"). The rounds were modified to fit the theme; instead of appetizer the first round was "sides", instead of entrée the second round was "turkey", and the dessert round was specified for "pie". The first round had 30 minutes to accommodate multiple side dishes, the second round was extended to 45 minutes to give enough time to butcher and cook the turkey, and the third round was 45 minutes to give enough time to bake a pie. The first chef eliminated had a donation made to No Kid Hungry in their honor.

5242"Weird, Wacky, and Wild!"September 17, 2019

Contestants:

  • CJ Barroso, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Greg Stott, Chef de Cuisine from Ramsey, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Alex Crabb, Chef and Owner from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Jen Biesty, Chef and Owner from Oakland, CA (winner)


Notes: The theme of this episode was weird ingredients in every basket. The "unicorn barf" in round 3 was a colorful marshmallow treat. Chef Jen cut herself in the third round which slowed her down.

5253"Sweet and Salty Success"January 7, 2020

Contestants:

  • Nick Cassidy, Corporate Executive Chef from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Koji Kakimoto, Executive Chef from Huntington, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Robin Clark, Chef de Cuisine from Worcester, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Chris Kollar, Owner and Chocolatier from Yountville, CA (winner)


Notes: In this episode, the chefs had to pair together sweet and salty ingredients that were featured in each basket.

5264"Chopped U"January 14, 2020

Contestants:

  • Rachel Prokupek (Sophomore), University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Leticia de Souza (Sophomore), Stanford University in Stanford, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Donny Enriquez (Junior), University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Benjamin Dubow (Senior), Columbia University in New York, NY (winner)


Notes: College students compete in this episode.

5275"B.L.D: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!"January 28, 2020

Contestants:

  • Rory Lee, Chef de Cuisine from Cambridge, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Dawn Tyson, Executive Chef from Newark, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Eustace Wehner, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Samantha Gordon, Chef and Owner from San Francisco, CA (winner)


Notes: In this special episode, the three rounds (appetizer, entrée, and dessert) were replaced by breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the '$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 2' episode above. The fish in the second round was a whole bass. The frozen dinner in the third round was chicken fried rice.

5266"Smokin' Skills"February 4, 2020

Contestants:

  • Alex Garfinkel, Chef and Owner from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Juan Rivera, Executive Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Lance McWhorter, Chef from Dallas, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Denise Shavandy, Executive Chef from Fort Worth, TX (winner)


Notes: The theme of this episode was smoke. The chefs were told to smoke something in every dish and they were provided stovetop smokers, smoking guns, and various flavored wood chips. This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the '$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 3' episode above.

5277"Clambake Stakes"February 18, 2020

Contestants:

  • Alex MacDonald, Sous Chef and Owner from Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Nancy Longo, Chef and Owner from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Derrick Marquiss, Chef de Cuisine from Newport, RI (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Erik Kwan, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the '$50,000 Champs Challenge: Grand Finale' episode above. The theme of this episode was "clambakes" with associated clambake and summery, beach ingredients in every basket.

5288"Poke Power"June 2, 2020

Contestants:

  • Sarah Ravitz, Chef from Washington D.C (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Phil DeMaiolo, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Cristina Espinosa, Chef from Belmont, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Ethan Speizer, Estate Chef from Napa, CA (winner)


Notes: Chef Ethan cut himself in the first round, forcing him to restart his dish.

Season 43 (2019–20)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
5291"Grills On! Game On!"July 9, 2019

Contestants:

  • Andrew Mercado, Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Laine Myers, Executive Chef from Richmond, VA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Corey Cash, Chef & Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Ed Randolph, Owner & Pitmaster from Newburgh, NY (winner)


Notes: This was a grilling episode where the ovens and the fryer could not be used. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the worcestershire sauce in the entrée basket was Lea & Perrins, a longtime Chopped sponsor.

5302"Beef Cake Mistake"July 30, 2019

Contestants:

  • Maylin Chavez, Chef & Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Carlo Lamagna, Chef & Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Michael Touranjoe, Sous Chef from West Hartford, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Claudio Cristofoli, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: The beef cake in round 1 was cooked steak, skewered onto a cake prop, and covered in edible flowers.

5313"Epic Burgers!"August 6, 2019

Contestants:

  • Heather Fuller, Chef & Owner from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Nick Pasco, Executive Chef from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Colten Lemmer, Executive Chef from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Kevin Templeton, Executive Chef from San Diego, CA (winner)


Notes: This episode focused on "epic burgers" with a pantry full of burger toppings and every basket containing a burger or burger ingredient.

5324"Hot Dog Hot Shots"August 20, 2019

Contestants:

  • Dave Mallari, Chef and Owner from Portland, ME (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Matt Harker, Private Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Bryce Sorem, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Kristol Bryant, Chef and Owner from Philadelphia, PA (winner)
5335"A Very Brady Chopped"August 27, 2019

Contestants:

  • Emily Brungo, Writer from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Katrina Dudley, Stay-At-Home Mom from Ridgewood, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Kelly Dias, Health Care Service Coordinator from Beaver Meadows, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Luke Marschark, Copywriter from Buffalo, NY (winner)


Notes: This is 1 of 2 special 'Brady Bunch' themed episodes with basket ingredients inspired by Brady Bunch episodes and the 1970s. Home cooks competed and were judged by 3 of the original 6 kids from 'The Brady Bunch' (the other three judged next week's episode).

5346"Brady Bunch Bash"September 3, 2019

Contestants:

  • Emily Trotochaud, Online Marketer from Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Joey Camasta, Hair and Makeup Artist from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Stephanie Clinton, Blogger and Youtuber from Norman, OK (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Sang Park, Thermal Systems Engineer from Swampscott, MA (winner)


Notes: This is the 2nd special Brady Bunch episode. This time, the basket ingredients were inspired by the Brady Bunch Hawaiian episodes. Home cooks competed and were judged by 3 of the original 6 kids from 'The Brady Bunch' (the other three having already judged the previous week's episode). The burnt beans in round 3 were French-style candy covered peanuts.

5357"Ooey, Gooey Cheese!"September 10, 2019

Contestants:

  • Alan J. "AJ" Cohen, Chef and Owner from New Rochelle, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Althea Grey Potter, Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Greg Smith, Executive Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Shachi Mehra, Chef and Owner from Orange County, NY (winner)


Notes: The chefs were required to make melty, "ooey, gooey" cheese dishes, and there was cheese in every basket.

5368"Sweets Showdown: Chocolate!"October 1, 2019

Contestants:

  • Sandra Hakim, Chocolatier and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Aurora Wold, Pastry Chef and Owner from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Robert Gonzalez, Executive Pastry Chef from Concord, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Ivan Marquez, Pastry Chef from Los Angeles, CA (winner)


Notes: This is part 1 of a 5-part sweet focused tournament with a different dessert in every episode of the tournament. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, whey they competed for a grand prize of $50,000. This episode centered around chocolate and the pantry was filled with various different chocolates and sweet ingredients. They had 30 minutes for all three dessert rounds; the first round had to feature spicy chocolate desserts, the second round had salty chocolate desserts, and the third round had sweet chocolate desserts.

5379"Sweets Showdown: Doughnuts!"October 8, 2019

Contestants:

  • Jewel Johnson, Consulting Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Stephanie Thornton, Pastry Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Caroline Schiff, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Tarran Hatton, Pastry Chef and Owner from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: This is part 2 of a 5-part sweet focused tournament. This episode centered around doughnuts and the pantry was filled with various decorative toppings. They had 30 minutes for all three dessert rounds; the first round had to feature sweet doughnuts, the second round had to feature savory doughnuts, and the third round had to feature filled doughnuts. The toe jam jelly in round 3 was made of tangerine, orange, and elderberries.

53810"Sweets Showdown: Cake!"October 15, 2019

Contestants:

  • Brigitte Oger, Pastry Chef and Owner from Charlotte, NC (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Asha-Le Davis, Head Baker from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Ryan Butler, Pastry Chef and Co-Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Rachel Klemek, Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (winner)


Notes: This is part 3 of a 5-part sweet focused tournament. This episode centered around cake and the pantry was filled with various edible decorations. They had 30 minutes for the first round, 45 minutes for the second round, and 1 hour for the third round. The first round had cupcakes, the second round had bundt cakes, and the third round had layer cakes.

53911"Sweets Showdown: Ice Cream!"October 22, 2019

Contestants:

  • James DiStefano, Executive Pastry Chef from Woodside, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Emma Taylor, Chef and Owner from Jersey City, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Emily Drucker, Pastry Sous Chef and Co-Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Daniela Martinez, Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (winner)


Notes: This is part 4 of a 5-part sweet focused tournament. This episode centered around ice cream and the pantry was filled with various sweet toppings as well as an extra ice cream machine. For all three dessert rounds; the first round had to feature milkshakes, the second round had to feature ice cream sandwiches, and the third round had to feature ice cream sundaes. Chef Daniela forgot 2 basket ingredients in the first round but her flavors impressed enough to move on.

54012"Sweets Showdown: Grand Finale!"October 29, 2019

Contestants:

  • Tarran Hatton, Pastry Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Ivan Marquez, Pastry Chef from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Rachel Klemek, Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Daniela Martinez, Pastry Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (winner)


Notes: This is the final part of a 5-part sweet focused tournament and all three rounds were 30 minutes. The pantry had several types of baked goods and sweet toppings, as well as extra ice cream machines and a cotton candy machine. The first round had to feature a whipped element. The second round had to feature an icy element. The third round had to feature a flambé element; and the third round's final basket ingredient was a lit "candelabra" made of white chocolate candles filled with vanilla pudding.

54113"Give it a Nest!"February 25, 2020

Contestants:

  • Rachael Collins, Executive Sous Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Glenroy Brown, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Khalil Aman, Sous Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Marla Thurman, Chef de Cuisine from Durham, NC (winner)


Notes: The bird's nests in the first round were chocolate "nests" with candy "eggs" inside.

Season 44 (2019–20)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
5421"Horror Flick Halloween"September 24, 2019

Contestants:

  • Jae Lee, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Luis Escorcia, Executive Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Matt Hummel, Chef de Cuisine from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Cara Hermanson, Pastry Chef from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: This was a Halloween themed episode. The ingredients in every basket were inspired by horror films. The pea soup in round 1 was meant to evoke 'The Exorcist'. The "maggots" on the round 1 cupcakes were made of fondant. The liver, fava beans and the chianti in round 2 was a reference to 'The Silence of the Lambs'. The "severed fingers" in round 2 were shortbread cookies shaped and colored to look like fingers. The "eyeball dip" in round 3 was a scoop of sweetened cream cheese with a kiwi and blueberry iris and pupil in a pool of raspberry coulis.

5432"No Meat? No Problem!"November 5, 2019

Contestants:

  • Joya Carlton, Private Chef and Consultant from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Ian Knauer, Chef and Owner from Titusville, NJ (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Jonathan Dearden, Executive Chef from Washington, DC (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Jeffrey Salazar, Executive Chef from Cambridge, MA (winner)


Notes: This was a vegetarian and vegan-themed episode where the chefs had to make meatless dishes. The tomato macarons in round 3 were actually strawberry flavored, made to look like tomatoes with green icing vines.

5443"Thanksgiving Champions"November 12, 2019

Contestants:

  • Melvin “Boots” Johnson, Executive Chef from New York, NY (2018 Grill Masters winner. Charity: Project EATS) (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Christian Petroni, Chef and Restaurateur from Greenwich, CT ($50,000 Tournament competitor. Charity: Romeo Milio Lynch Syndrome Foundation) (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Adriana Urbina, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (Chopped Champs Throwdown winner. Charity: Cuatro Por Venezuela) (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Chris Holland, Executive Chef from Sparkill, NY (Alton's Challenge winner. Charity: National Multiple Sclerosis Society) (winner)


Notes: Four chefs who won past episodes and competed in Chopped tournaments return to win money for their charity of choice in this Thanksgiving episode. Food Network made a donation to the charities of each eliminated chef.

5454"Thanksgiving Heroes"November 19, 2019

Contestants:

  • Reid Evans, FoodCorps Service Member from South Orange, NJ (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Sherry Hughes, Culinary Director from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Eileen Murphy, Second Grade Teacher from Dover, NH (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Kori Hayward, Police Officer from Washington, DC (winner)


Notes: This was a Thanksgiving episode featuring amateur cooks who serve their communities. This was also the second Thanksgiving themed episode that aired in 2019, following the previous episode, "Thanksgiving Champions". Reid cut his finger in round 1 but was able to finish cooking his food. The Food Network gave a gift certificate to each eliminated contestant.

5465"Meat Fight"November 26, 2019

Contestants:

  • Adam Schuller, Chef de Cuisine from Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Tomer Avital, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • James "Mac" Moran, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Chris Coleman, Executive Chef from Charlotte, NC (winner)


Notes: This episode featured beef in every basket. The iceberg wedge in the first round was a fully dressed salad with bacon, tomatoes, and blue cheese dressing. Chef Chris cut himself in the final minutes of the third round, and couldn't finish plating two dishes because he was getting bandaged, so Chef Mac finished plating for his competitor.

5476"Holiday Sweethearts"December 3, 2019

Contestants:

  • Chris Santos and Natalie McKenna (charity: Rett Syndrome Research Trust) (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Marc Murphy and Pamela Murphy (charity: Joyful Heart Foundation) (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Geoffrey Zakarian and Margaret Williams (charity: City Harvest) (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Maneet Chauhan and Vivek Deora (charity: March of Dimes) (winner)


Notes: This was a holiday episode where Chopped judges competed in teams with their significant others for their charities of choice. Chris Santos cut his finger in round 1.

5487"Holiday Sugar and Spice"December 10, 2019

Contestants:

  • Mathew Rice, Executive Pastry Chef from Nashville Tennessee (Chopped Desserts! winner. Charity: Second Harvest Food Bank) (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Ashley Holt, Pastry Chef & Owner from Brooklyn, NY (Chopped Catwalk winner. Charity: Lower Eastside Girls Club) (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Thiago Silva, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (Fabulous Baker Boys winner. Charity: A Place To Turn) (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Melodie Asseraf, Pastry Chef & Owner from New York, NY (Three Cheers for Chocolate! winner. Charity: Save The Whales) (winner)


Notes: This was the second holiday episode of the season. Returning Chopped champions competed in an all desserts episode for their charity of choice. Every basket contained at least one sugary ingredient and a spice. All rounds were 30 minutes (the usual time limit for dessert rounds).

5498"New Year's Party"December 17, 2019

Contestants:

  • Katy Smith, Executive Chef from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Gustavo Gutierrez, Executive Chef from Airmont, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Amanda Colello, Specialty Chef from Valley Center, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Chris Carriker, Executive Chef from San Diego, CA (winner)


Notes: This was a New Year's themed episode with festive basket ingredients that had a luxurious slant. The caviar waffle bites in the first round were waffle sticks topped with caviar, creme fraiche, and chives. The Wagyu beef in the second round appeared to be a thick-cut ribeye steak.

5509"Dine On A Dime"December 17, 2019

Contestants:

  • Andrew De Lello, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Jeremy "Rock" Smith, Executive Chef from Stockbridge, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Drew Bent, Executive Chef from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Fernanda Tapia, Chef and Co-Owner from Boston, MA (winner)


Notes: The basket ingredients in this episode were inexpensive and budget-friendly. This originally aired as a second new episode immediately following the 'New Year's Party' episode above. Guest judge Giorgio Rapicavoli has competed several times on Chopped before.

55110"Eyes on the Prize"March 3, 2020

Contestants:

  • Humberto Guallpa, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Michael Serpa, Owner & Executive Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Christian Speero, Executive Sous Chef from Bensalem, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Michele Hunter, Executive Chef from Saratoga Springs, NY (winner)
55211"A Pretty Pickle Pizza"March 10, 2020

Contestants:

  • Deborah Schneider, Chef and Owner from Newport Beach, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Saransh Oberoi, Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Xzherieh Norris, Sous Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Javier Canteras, Chef and Owner from Portland, OR (winner)


Notes: In round 2, Chef Saransh only got duck on one of his plates, and he and Chef Xzherieh forgot to plate the same ingredient (potato chips). In round 3, Chef Javier cut himself.

55312"Lighten Up!"May 19, 2020

Contestants:

  • Camillo Sabella, Research & Development Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Melissa Parks, Private Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Frank Camey, Co-Executive Chef from Wappingers Falls, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Julia Chebotar, Chef & Owner from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: The theme of the episode was light, low-calorie dishes with healthy ingredients in each basket.

55413"Raise Your Game"August 4, 2020

Contestants:

  • Greg Coccio, Executive Chef from Cranston, RI (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Matt Safarowic, Chef Partner from Katonah, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Melissa McMillan, Chef and Owner from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Jackie Rothong, Chef and Food Stylist from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: This episode was originally scheduled to first air on June 9, 2020, but was preempted by programming aired in response to the killing of George Floyd; the episode was rescheduled to premiere two months later. The theme of this episode was gameday, with sports themed foods in every basket. Guest judge Nick Mangold is a retired American football player. The edible beef shooters were little ground beef "cups" filled with a Bloody Mary based sauce. Melissa has won on Guy's Grocery Games before.

Season 45 (2020)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
5551"$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 1"January 21, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: Sixteen past Chopped Champions compete in this 5-part tournament where the winner gets $50,000. Guest judge Jamie Bissonnette won his season 6 episode ('Chefs on a Mission') and competed in the season 9 Champions Tournament.

5562"$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 2"January 28, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: This was part 2 of a 5-part tournament. Angie Mar has been a guest judge a few times before and has won the second Chopped: Grill Masters tournament. The salad cake in the third round was made up of green sugar wafer paper "lettuce" and shaved white chocolate "parmesan" with vanilla cake croutons.

5573"$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 3"February 4, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: This was part 3 of a 5-part tournament. Guest judge Ayesha Nurdjaja had previously competed all the way back in season 3, episode 3 ("Judge Knows Best").

5584"$50,000 Champs Challenge: Part 4"February 11, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: This was part 4 of a 5-part tournament. Christian Petroni has been a competitor and a guest judge a few times before.

5595"$50,000 Champs Challenge: Grand Finale"February 18, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: This was the last part of a 5-part tournament. Guest judge Giorgio Rapicavoli has competed several times before including in the season 21 'Ultimate Champions' tournament.

5606"Chock-full of Chocolate"March 24, 2020

Contestants:

  • Sequoya Anderson, Pastry Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Penny Stankiewicz, Pastry Chef and Owner from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Jessica Craig, Executive Pastry Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • James Foran, Pastry Chef and Instructor from San Diego, CA (winner)


Notes: Pastry chefs competed in this special all-desserts episode with chocolate in every round. In the first round they had to make "crunchy" desserts, in the second round they had to make "gooey" desserts, and in the third round they had to make "fruity" desserts. Guest judge Thiago Silva won his own special Chopped baking episode in season 22, Fabulous Baker Boys.

5617"High on the Hog"May 26, 2020

Contestants:

  • Jose Soto, Executive Chef from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Joey Chavez, Executive Chef from Baltimore, MD (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Emily Mingrone, Chef and Owner from New Haven, CT (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Arthur Dulin, Sous Chef from Portland, OR (winner)


Notes: The theme of this episode was pork in every basket. In round 1, chef Joey forgot an ingredient but moved on based on how good his dish was.

5628"Soda Flop"June 16, 2020

Contestants:

  • Jason Hanelt, Executive Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • David Sierra, Executive Chef from Washington D.C. (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Matt McPherson, Chef and Owner from Boston, MA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Maame Boakye, Private Chef from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: The fish heads in the first basket were from salmon.

5639"Terrine Cuisine"June 23, 2020

Contestants:

  • Jose Luis Chavez, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Matt Greiner, Executive Chef from Raleigh, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Mimi Weissenborn, Executive Chef from Harlem, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Nemo Bolin, Chef and Owner from Providence, RI (winner)


Notes: Chef Jose cut himself in the first round and contaminated his dishes, leading to him being eliminated. This marks the first time the judges just announced who got chopped (In Round 1) Instead of lifting the cloche.

56410"Time and Turmoil"June 30, 2020

Contestants:

  • Lindsay Smith-Rosales, Chef and Owner from Laguna Beach, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Arden Lewis, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Lina Zarcaro, Private Chef from Bradley Beach, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Luca Annunziata, Executive Chef from Charlotte, NC (winner)


Notes: Chef Arden forgot an ingredient in the first round.

56511"Jarring Jars"July 7, 2020

Contestants:

  • May Siricharoen, Executive Chef from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Chris Day, Executive Sous Chef from Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Patrick McKee, Executive Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Phillip Esteban, Research & Development Chef from San Diego, CA (winner)


Notes: The guest judge in this episode was Chef Ray Garcia. Chef May works at Beauty & Essex, which is run by Chopped judge Chris Santos. The cupcake in the second round was a vanilla cupcake with fondant on top shaped to look like lo mein noodles. At the end of round 2, Chef Chris discovered he cut himself, and potentially contaminated his dishes, which led to his elimination.

56612"Cauliflower Power"July 21, 2020

Contestants:

  • Manjit Manohar, Executive Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Edy Massih, Private Chef and Caterer from Brooklyn, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Megan Marlow, Executive Chef and Owner from Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Kei Ohdera, Chef and Owner from Portland, OR (winner)


Notes: In this unofficially vegetarian themed episode, cauliflower is featured in each basket. Chef Manjit cut his hand in round 1, resulting in his dishes being contaminated and him being eliminated.

56713"Quail Without Fail"July 28, 2020

Contestants:

  • Bryant Kryck, Executive Chef from Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Caroline Hough, Chef de Cuisine from Philadelphia, PA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Marco Maestoso, Chef and Owner from San Diego, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Calin Sauvron, Executive Chef from Bethel, CT (winner)

Season 46 (2020-)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
5681"Beasts and Bourbon"July 14, 2020

Contestants:

  • Rob Roy, Sous Chef and Butcher from Portland, OR (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Ricky Dolinsky, Chef and Owner from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Facundo Kairuz, Sous Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Jo Proul, Chef and Owner from Philmont, NY (winner)


Notes: In this themed episode, each basket contained a different type of bourbon and wild game meat.

5692"Here to Persevere!"August 11, 2020

Contestants:

  • Sasha Ariel, Executive Chef from Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Kayzer Castro, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Dan Bagnall, Executive Chef from New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Kia Damon, Executive Chef from Manhattan, NY (winner)
5703"Skilfish Coping Skills"August 18, 2020

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)
5714"Booza Blues"August 25, 2020

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)
5725"Sweet and Sour Notes"September 1, 2020

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)
5736"Pass the Popcorn Shoots"September 8, 2020

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)
5747"Plumb Loco Moco"September 15, 2020

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)
5758"Soup and Sandwich Savvy"September 22, 2020

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)
TBATBA"TBD"TBD

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)

Season 47 (2020-)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
TBA1"Beat the Judge: Alex"April 7, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: This is the first part of an unconnected series of special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed over the course of two rounds for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round. This episode featured Alex Guarnaschelli as the Chopped judge to beat. In the third round, Chef Alex dropped her sorbet with a basket ingredient (pomelos) but was able to get all four ingredients on the plate.

TBA2"Beat the Judge: Scott"April 14, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: This is the second of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round. This episode featured Scott Conant as the Chopped judge to beat. In the first round, Chef Figgy accidentally cut herself. In the third round, they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert. Chef Scott cut his hand but was still able to finish his dish.

TBA3"Beat the Judge: Tiffani"April 21, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: This is the third of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round. This episode featured Tiffani Faison as the Chopped judge to beat. In the third round, they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert.

TBA4"Beat the Judge: Amanda"April 28, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: This is the fourth of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round. This episode featured Amanda Freitag as the Chopped judge to beat. In the third round, they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert.

TBA5"Beat the Judge: Marc"May 5, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: This is the fifth of several special episodes where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge in the final round. This episode featured Marc Murphy as the Chopped judge to beat. In the third round, they made savory courses instead of the usual dessert.

TBA6"Beat the Judge: Maneet"May 12, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: This is the sixth and final special episode where three past Chopped Champions competed for a chance to cook against a Chopped judge. This episode featured Maneet Chauhan as the Chopped judge to beat. Chef Dave Martin and judge Tiffani Faison previously competed in season 1 of Top Chef.

TBA7"Beat Bobby Flay: Battle 1"August 9, 2020

Contestants:

  • Joe Johnson, winner of Grill Masters 2017 (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Chris Holland, winner of Alton’s Challenge (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Adriana Urbina, winner of Chopped Champs Throwdown (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Stephen Coe, winner of Ultimate Redemption (winner)


Notes: Part one of a five-part tournament.

TBA8"Beat Bobby Flay: Battle 2"August 16, 2020

Contestants:


Notes: Part two of a five-part tournament. Chef Lee previously battled Bobby Flay on Beat Bobby Flay, but lost. In round 1, Chef Andre caused a fire in his oven by forgetting to take his lotus root chips off of the paper towels he had put them on, when removing them from the fryer and putting them in the oven after. In round 3, Chef Andre burned his caramel with a basket ingredient (guava) on the stove, but managed to redo it in the last few minutes left, as in round 1.

TBA9"Beat Bobby Flay: Battle 3"August 23, 2020

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)


Notes: Part three of a five-part tournament.

TBA10"Beat Bobby Flay: Battle 4"August 30, 2020

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)


Notes: Part four of a five-part tournament.

TBA11"Beat Bobby Flay: Finale Fight"September 6, 2020

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)


Notes: Part five of a five-part tournament.

TBA12"TBD"TBD

Contestants:

  • (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • (eliminated after the entrée)
  • (eliminated after the dessert)
  • (winner)

Specials

Food Networks Stars! (2012)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
S1TBA"Food Network Stars!"July 22, 2012

Contestants:

  • Jeff Mauro (TNFNS season 7 winner) (Sandwich King) (Charity: Opportunity Knocks – River Forest, IL) (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Amy Finley (TNFNS season 3 winner) (The Gourmet Next Door) (Charity: The Lois Merrill Foundation – San Diego, CA) (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Melissa d'Arabian (TNFNS season 5 winner) (Ten Dollar Dinners) (Charity: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – New York, NY) (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Aarti Sequeira (TNFNS season 6 winner) (Aarti Party) (Charity: Central City Community Outreach – Los Angeles, CA) (winner)


Notes: This episode featured four contestants that were previous winners of Food Network Star that were competing for $10,000 for the charity of their choice. The judges were the mentors for Season 8 of Food Network Star

Grill Masters Tournament (2012)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
S2TBA"Grill Masters: Part One"July 22, 2012

Contestants:

  • Jennifer Duncan, Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Ranch BBQ/Pitmaster, Smoked To The Bone BBQ Team, Gilbert, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Tommy Duncan, Caterer and Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Ranch BBQ, Gilbert, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Galen Zamarra, Chef and Restaurateur, Mas (Farmhouse), New York, NY (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, Competitive Barbecue Champion, St. Petersburg, FL (advances to final round) (winner)


Notes: This was the first Chopped Grill Masters tournament ever. This is part 1 of a 5 episode series of episodes, where sixteen "pro" grillers competed. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finale, where they competed for $50,000. The "Grill Masters" episodes were taped outdoors at Old Tucson Studios near Tucson, AZ. Jennifer and Tommy Duncan are husband and wife. The yak steaks in the first basket appeared to be top sirloin steaks.

S3TBA"Grill Masters: Part Two"July 29, 2012

Contestants:

  • Carey Bringle, Owner and Barbecue Pitmaster, Peg Leg Porker, Nashville, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Dushyant Singh, Executive Sous chef, Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Nicole Davenport, Chef and Restaurateur, Sugar and Smoke, Fredericksburg, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Sam Choy, Chef and Restaurateur, Kawaii, HI (advances to final round) (winner)


Notes: This is part 2 of 5.

S4TBA"Grill Masters: Part Three"August 5, 2012

Contestants:

  • Robyn Lindars, Chef and Blogger, "Grill Grrrl" food blog, Miami, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Timothy Grandinetti, Chef and Restaurateur, Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar, Winston-Salem, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Doug Keiles, Competitive Barbecue Champion and Pitmaster, Ribs Within BBQ Team, Hillsbourough, NJ (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Ernest Servantes, Executive Chef, Texas Lutheran University/Barbecue Pitmaster, Burnt Bean Co., New Braunfels, TX (advances to final round) (winner)


Notes: This is part 3 of 5.

S5TBA"Grill Masters: Part Four"August 12, 2012

Contestants:

  • Chad Ward, Competitive Barbecue Champion, Whiskey Bent BBQ, Lakeland, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Corinne Trang, Chef and Educator, Westport, CT (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Rick Browne, Chef and Author, Seattle, WA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Kent Rollins, Cook and Chuckwagon Owner, Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon, Byers, TX (advances to final round) (winner)


Notes: This is part 4 of 5.

S6TBA"Grill Masters: Finale"August 19, 2012

Contestants:

  • Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe, Competitive Barbecue Champion, St. Petersburg, FL (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Sam Choy, Chef and Restaurateur, Kawaii, HI (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Kent Rollins, Cook and Chuckwagon Owner, Red River Ranch Chuck Wagon, Byers, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Ernest Servantes, Executive Chef, Texas Lutheran University/Barbecue Pitmaster, Burnt Bean Co., New Braunfels, TX (winner)


Notes: This is the final part of the tournament. The 4 preliminary round winners competed for the $50,000 grand prize.

Grill Masters Tournament (2015)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
S7TBA"Grill Masters: Episode One"July 14, 2015

Contestants:

  • Staci Graves Jett, Caterer & BBQ Pit Master, Hog Heaven, Brooksville, KY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Randy Pauly, Firefighter & BBQ Pit Champ, Holy Cow Cookers, Pearland, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Danielle Dimovski, Competitive BBQ Champ, Diva Q BBQ, Barrie, Ontario, Canada (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Chris Hart, Competitive BBQ Champ & Author, Wicked Good Barbecue, Boston, MA (winner)


Notes: This is the second grill masters tournament, taking place a few years after the first one, and in a different location: Queens County Farm in Queens, New York. This tournament would kick start an annual, summer competition special for every year after this one. Just like the first tournament, there are 5 episodes, with 4 episodes being preliminary rounds and the winners of all four rounds competing in the finale for a $50,000 prize. Chef Chris forgot the ricotta in round 3, but was given the win based on the performance of his entire meal.

S8TBA"Grill Masters: Episode Two"July 21, 2015

Contestants:

  • Candy Sue Weaver, Competitive BBQ Champ, BBQ Delight, Pine Bluff, AR (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Matty Melehes, Chef de Cuisine, Q Roadhouse Brewing Co., Jackson, WY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Mary Brent "M.B." Galyean, Expedition Chef, Charleston, WV (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Stan Hays, Pit Master, County Line Smokers, Pleasant Hill, MO (winner)


Notes: Part 2 of a 5 part series. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the Worcestershire sauce in the second round is a product of tournament sponsor Lea & Perrins.

S9TBA"Grill Masters: Episode Three"July 28, 2015

Contestants:

  • Donna Fong, Competitive BBQ Champ, Butcher's Daughter BBQ, Alameda, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Tom Spaulding, Live Fire Catering, 1843 Live Fire Catering, Austin, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Harry Soo, Competitive BBQ Champ, Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ, Los Angeles, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Leslie Roark Scott, Competitive BBQ Champ & Chef, Ubon's, Yazoo City, MS (winner)


Notes: Part 3 of a 5 part series. The fruit skewers included purple grapes, pineapple, strawberries, and cantaloupe. Donna and Harry were engaged at the time of filming.

S10TBA"Grill Masters: Episode Four"August 4, 2015

Contestants:

  • Phil Johnson, Food Truck Owner, Sammitch's, Phoenix, AZ (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Ash Fulk, Chef & Culinary Director, Hill Country Barbecue Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Mike Davis, BBQ Pit Master, Delight, AR (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Angie Mar, Executive Chef, Beatrice Inn, New York, NY (winner)


Notes: Part 4 of a 5 part series.

S11TBA"Grill Masters: Episode Five"August 11, 2015

Contestants:

  • Leslie Roark Scott, Competitive BBQ Champ & Chef, Ubon's, Yazoo City, MS (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Chris Hart, Competitive BBQ Champ & Author, Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Stan Hays, Pit Master, County Line Smokers, Pleasant Hill, MO (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Angie Mar, Executive Chef, Beatrice Inn, New York, NY (winner)


Notes: The final part of a 5 part series, in which the winner earned $50,000. The contestants were given 40 minutes in the entree round rather than the usual 30 to allow proper time to prep the goat.

Chopped: Impossible (2015)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
S12TBA"Chopped: Impossible, Part 1"October 22, 2015

Contestants:


Notes: Part one of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the finale for a chance to win a grand prize of up to $40,000. Diane Dimeo was also in the first Chopped Champions event in season 2, and Marc Anthony Bynum was a finalist in the second Chopped Champions event in season 5. The edible flowers in the entree round included pansies, snapdragons, and nasturtiums. The apple teeth in the dessert round were made from apple slices, peanut butter, and marshmallows.

S13TBA"Chopped: Impossible, Part 2"October 29, 2015

Contestants:


Notes: Part two of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the finale. A hammer and screwdriver was provided in the dessert basket to help the chefs crack open the ostrich egg.

S14TBA"Chopped: Impossible, Part 3"November 5, 2015

Contestants:


Notes: Part three of a four-part tournament. Four returning Chopped Champions face off for a spot in the finale. Leslie Roark Scott was a finalist in the 2015 Chopped Grill Masters Tournament.

S15TBA"Chopped: Impossible, Grand Finale"November 12, 2015

Contestants:


Notes: Part four of a four-part tournament. Winners of the three previous episodes faced off for $15,000 in two rounds: appetizer and entree. Judging after the second round held both the first and second rounds in consideration to determine the tournament winner. In the third round, the winner faced celebrity chef Robert Irvine in an additional entrée round for a chance to increase the winnings from $15,000 to $40,000. This is the first episode where three chefs compete in the Appetizer round and the two chefs compete in the Entree round.

Secrets of Winning (2015)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
S16TBA"Secrets of Winning"December 22, 2015

Contestants:

  • N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
  • N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
  • N/A (winner)


Notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from the first 26 seasons (and the Chopped: After Hours web series), along with tips on competing in the Chopped kitchen.

Grill Masters Napa (2016)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
S17TBA"Grill Masters Napa: Part 1"July 5, 2016

Contestants:

  • Bryan Moscatello, Executive Chef, Calistoga Ranch, Saint Helena, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Ashley Pado, Corporate Chef, Certified Angus Beef® Brand, Wooster, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Chad Rosenthal, Chef & Restaurateur, The Lucky Well, Ambler, PA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Jonathon Sawyer, Chef & Restaurateur, The Greenhouse Tavern, Trentina and Noodlecat, Cleveland, OH (winner)


Notes: This is the third summer grilling tournament. This time around, the winner of the first episode received $10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. The tournament was held at Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. Instead of an oven and stove, contestants were provided with a gas grill, charcoal grill, and smoker. In addition, some other equipment such as a blast chiller and ice cream machine were not available.

S18TBA"Grill Masters Napa: Part 2"July 12, 2016

Contestants:

  • Nate Berrigan-Dunlop, Executive Chef, Penrose Restaurant, Oakland, CA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Karen Mitchell, Executive Chef, Palm Restaurant, Boston, MA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Christopher Schobel, Chef & Restaurateur, Fat Daddy's Smokehouse, Kihei, HI (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Sophina Uong, Executive Chef, Revival Bar & Kitchen, Berkeley, CA (winner)


Notes: Part 2 of a 5 part tournament. The winner received $10,000 and a spot in the $50,000 grand finale. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the baked beans in the first basket were Bush's Smokehouse Tradition Grillin' Beans - a product of a Chopped sponsor.

S19TBA"Grill Masters Napa: Part 3"July 19, 2016

Contestants:

  • Charles Grund, Corporate Chef, Hill Country Barbecue Market, New York, NY (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Brian Bruns, Executive Sous Chef, Spiaggia Restaurant & Café, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Jason Bergeron, Executive Chef, Tavistock Restaurant Collection, San Francisco, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Daniel Gomez Sanchez, Executive Sous Chef, La Toque, Napa, CA (winner)


Notes: Part 3 of a 5 part tournament. Due to the extensive time required to prepare abalone, the abalone in the first basket was cleaned ahead of time. To save time in the third round, both chefs agreed to use pre-shelled pistachios from the pantry instead of ones from the basket; the judges permitted this since both chefs had the same advantage.

S20TBA"Grill Masters Napa: Part 4"July 26, 2016

Contestants:

  • Ken Hess, Chef & Pitmaster, Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, Decatur, AL (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Tracy Anderson, Pitmaster & Owner, Woodhouse BBQ, Napa, CA (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Chrissy Camba, Chef & Owner, Maddy's Dumpling House, Chicago, IL (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Tony Maws, Chef & Restaurateur, Craigie on Main/Kirkland Tap and Trotter, Cambridge/Somerville, MA (winner)


Notes: Part 4 of a 5 part tournament. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the cheddar cheese in the third basket was Sargento 4 State Cheddar - a product of a Chopped sponsor.

S21TBA"Grill Masters Napa: Grand Finale"August 2, 2016

Contestants:

  • Tony Maws, Chef & Restaurateur, Craigie on Main/Kirkland Tap and Trotter, Cambridge/Somerville, MA (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Jonathon Sawyer, Chef & Restaurateur, The Greenhouse Tavern, Trentina and Noodlecat, Cleveland, OH (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Daniel Gomez Sanchez, Executive Sous Chef, La Toque, Napa, CA (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Sophina Uong, Executive Chef, Revival Bar & Kitchen, Berkeley, CA (winner)


Notes: Last part of the 5 part tournament. The winners of the four previous episodes competed for an additional $50,000. The tortillas in the first basket were given to the chefs as uncooked masa. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the Cabernet Sauvignon in the third basket was a product of tournament sponsor and host Beringer Vineyards.

Grill Masters Tournament (2017)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
S22TBA"Grill Masters: Battle 1"August 1, 2017

Contestants:

  • Lori Frazee (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Craig Verhage (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Andy Husbands (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Megan Day (winner)


Notes: Part 1 of a 5 part grilling tournament featuring 16 pro grillers. The winner of each preliminary round advanced to the finals to compete for $50,000 and a trip for 2 to Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley, California. Like past grilling tournaments, this was an outdoor competition where the chefs had to grill. Filming returned to Queens County Farm for this year's tournament. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the Cabernet Sauvignon in the first basket was a product of tournament sponsor Beringer Vineyards. Chef Husbands was a contestant on Season 6 of Hell's Kitchen.

S23TBA"Grill Masters: Battle 2"August 8, 2017

Contestants:

  • Richard Fergola (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Jeff Bannister (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Ro Daniel (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Joe Johnson (winner)


Notes: Part 2 of 5. Chopped normally obscures brand names but the third basket specifically identified Bush's baked beans, a sponsor of the tournament.

S24TBA"Grill Masters: Battle 3"August 15, 2017

Contestants:

  • Lee Ann Whippen (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Moe “Big Moe” Cason (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Flip Wise (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Stephen Coe (winner)


Notes: Part 3 of 5. Chopped normally obscures brand names but the first basket features Sargento cheese, a longtime sponsor of Chopped.

S25TBA"Grill Masters: Battle 4"August 22, 2017

Contestants:

  • Marco Niccoli (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Nikki Martin (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Joanna Dunn (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Jim “Big Jim” Stancil (winner)


Notes: Part 4 of 5. While Chopped normally obscures brand names, the lamb loin chops in the first basket were provided by tournament sponsor Walmart. Chef Dunn was a contestant on Season 3 of Hell's Kitchen.

S26TBA"Grill Masters: Finale Battle"August 29, 2017

Contestants:

  • Jim “Big Jim” Stancil (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Megan Day (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Stephen Coe (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Joe Johnson (winner)


Notes: Part 5 of 5; the finale. The qualifying chefs competed for $50,000 and a trip for 2 to Beringer Vineyards in Napa Valley, CA.

Just Desserts (2018)
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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
S27TBA"Just Desserts: $50,000 Desserts"TBA

Contestants:

  • N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
  • N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
  • N/A (winner)


Notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously-aired episodes.

S28TBA"Just Desserts: All-Stars"June 4, 2018

Contestants:

  • N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
  • N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
  • N/A (winner)


Notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously-aired episodes.

S29TBA"Just Desserts: Outrageous Baskets"June 25, 2018

Contestants:

  • N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
  • N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
  • N/A (winner)


Notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously-aired episodes.

S30TBA"Just Desserts: Dessert Dream Teams"June 25, 2018

Contestants:

  • N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
  • N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
  • N/A (winner)


Notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously-aired episodes.

S31TBA"Just Desserts: Redemption Wars"TBA

Contestants:

  • N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
  • N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
  • N/A (winner)


Notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously-aired episodes.

S32TBA"Just Desserts: Viewers' Choice Baskets"TBA

Contestants:

  • N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
  • N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
  • N/A (winner)


Notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously-aired episodes.

Grill Masters Tournament (2018)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
S33TBA"Grill Masters: Kansas City"July 31, 2018

Contestants:

  • Jeremy Williams, Pit Master & Co-Owner from Kansas City, MO (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Craig Carter, Pit Master from Kansas City, MO (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Katey Magee, Chef from Kansas City, MO (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Stephanie Wilson, Pit Master & BBQ team Co-Owner from Kansas City, MO (winner)


Notes: For the first time, the 5 part grilling tournament was hosted indoors; on the Chopped set (redecorated to suit the grill theme, though it's not the first time the show has had all-grilling episodes). Each episode features four chefs from a region known for their barbecue; this episode featured Kansas City, MO. The winner of this episode would go on to the finale to compete for $50,000. Guest judge Moe Cason was a contestant in the 2017 Chopped Grill Masters Tournament. The entree round obscured the soda pop brand (which appeared to be ‘’Dr. Pepper’’) but featured Bush's spicy black beans (a long-time sponsor of Chopped).

S34TBA"Grill Masters: North Carolina"August 7, 2018

Contestants:

  • Jerry Stephenson Jr., Pit Master and Owner from Johnston County, NC (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Christopher Prieto, Pit Master and Owner from Knightdale, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Melanie Dunia, Executive Chef from Raleigh, NC (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Adam Hughes, Pit Master from Edenton, NC (winner)


Notes: This is part 2 of a 5 part grilling competition. Each episode features four chefs from a region known for their barbecue; this episode featured North Carolina. The "sonker" in the third round is a type of deep-dish cobbler with a lattice pie crust on top, with a "milk dip" on the side that mimics crème anglaise.

S35TBA"Grill Masters: Memphis"August 14, 2018

Contestants:

  • Claire Campbell, Pitmaster from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Walter Crutchfield, Jr., Chef and Owner from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Ernie Mellor, Pitmaster and Restaurant Owner from Memphis, TN (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Melvin “Boots” Johnson, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: This is part 3 of a 5 part grilling competition. Each episode features four chefs who specialize in a specific region's barbecue; this episode featured Memphis, TN. Chef Campbell is the sister of former Chopped contestant Erin Campbell. A basket item in the appetizer round (BBQ nachos) was originated by chef Mellor. The winner, despite currently working in New York, grew up with ‒ and cooks ‒ Memphis style barbecue.

S36TBA"Grill Masters: Texas"August 21, 2018

Contestants:

  • Sloan Rinaldi, Pit Master and Owner from Houston, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Carlo Casanova, Pit Master from San Antonio, TX (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Esaul Ramos, Pit Master and Owner from San Antonio, TX (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Leonard Botello, Pit Master and Owner from Brenham, TX (winner)


Notes: This is part 4 of a 5 part grilling competition. Each episode features four chefs from a region known for their barbecue; this episode featured Texas. The third judge in this episode, Ernest Servantes, is a Texas native and winner of the first Chopped Grill Masters Tournament. Chopped normally obscures brand names, but the third basket featured Blue Moon wheat ale (a sponsor of the tournament).

S37TBA"Grill Masters: Final Showdown"August 28, 2018

Contestants:

  • Leonard Botello, Pit Master and Owner from Brenham, TX (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • Adam Hughes, Pit Master from Edenton, NC (eliminated after the entrée)
  • Stephanie Wilson, Pit Master & Co-Owner from Kansas City, MO (eliminated after the dessert)
  • Melvin “Boots” Johnson, Executive Chef from New York, NY (winner)


Notes: This is the finale of 2018's grilling competition. The finalists represented Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas, all competing for a chance at $50,000. The piñata in the dessert basket was shaped like a red chili pepper and filled with caramel squares, malt balls, strawberry hard candies, and taffy.

Just Desserts (2020)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air date
S38TBA"Just Desserts: Celebrities"March 30, 2020

Contestants:

  • N/A (eliminated after the appetizer)
  • N/A (eliminated after the entrée)
  • N/A (eliminated after the dessert)
  • N/A (winner)


Notes: Compilation episode featuring highlights from five dessert rounds from previously-aired episodes.

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