Episode 1
Aired Dec 27, 2022
Noodle-palooza
Four chefs who specialize in noodles compete; a spicy surprise means the noodle appetizers might come with a kick; a special coffee makes an appearance for dessert.
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Episode 1
Aired Oct 18, 2022
Grilling on the Edge
Second-guessing in round two leaves one chef confused about the main protein; the finalists make dessert plates that include a dough and a fancy fruit.
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Episode 2
Aired Oct 25, 2022
Tiny But Mighty
The chefs turn dainty ingredients into petite dishes that don't skimp on taste, presentation or creativity; tiny sausages and a breakfast item show up in the appetizer basket; dessert round includes an unusual berry and a baby vegetable.
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Episode 2
Aired Jan 3, 2023
Casino Royale XL: Battle One
The chefs tempt fate when they are given the risky option to switch out their ingredients, and everyone is shocked when one competitor decides to keep a strange one; a turn of events leaves a chef with an ingredient nobody sees coming.
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Episode 3
Aired Jan 10, 2023
Casino Royale XL: Battle Two
Four more culinary gamblers have high hopes as they arrive for a preliminary battle of the tournament; the chefs unanimously agree to give one appetizer ingredient the boot and debate using an odd cotton candy creation in the entrée.
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Episode 3
Aired Apr 26, 2022
Deli Duel
Four delicatessen professionals take over the "Chopped" kitchen to make sandwiches; a platter with a classic combo and a fruit with a cult following are two of the ingredients in the first basket.
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Episode 3
Aired Nov 8, 2022
More Cheese, Please!
The chefs find cheese in every basket and have to make it the star of every plate.
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Episode 4
Aired Nov 1, 2022
Social Showdown
The appetizer round proves tough for one competitor who runs into trouble with the mussels in the basket.
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Episode 4
Aired Jan 17, 2023
Casino Royale XL: Battle Three
Four new, bold chefs compete in a preliminary battle, and a super sweet ingredient in the first basket proves to be problematic; the entrée basket reveals a cured piece of seafood that doesn't seem like a piece of cake.
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Episode 4
Aired May 3, 2022
Taco Throwdown
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.
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Episode 5
Aired Jan 24, 2023
Casino Royale XL: Battle Four
With a spot in the tournament's finale at stake, four chefs open their first basket to find an ingredient called goat water; a squirmy sea creature in the second basket doesn't seem like a keeper, but a risky switch could land something worse.
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Episode 5
Aired Nov 15, 2022
Thankful for Teachers!
Four beloved teachers get the chance to compete for the title of Chopped Champion.
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Episode 5
Aired May 10, 2022
Sexy Feast
When the "Chopped" baskets contain aphrodisiacs, the judges expect the competitors to come through with sexy dishes; in the entree basket, a heart-shaped comfort food and a sweet fruit appear.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 22, 2022
Buzzworthy Bizarre Baskets
The baskets are loaded up with ingredients that have the chefs shaking their heads in disbelief.
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Episode 6
Aired Jan 31, 2023
Casino Royale XL: Grand Finale
The champs open up the finale appetizer basket and come eye-to-eye with a shocking ingredient; champagne in the dessert basket foreshadows the celebration that lies ahead for one of the competitors.
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Episode 6
Aired May 17, 2022
Pride and Pea Tendrils
An orange powder provides inspiration in the first round, and a savory cake for the entree round.
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Episode 7
Aired Feb 7, 2023
Pig Candy
Four chefs get basket ingredients that make them feel like they've died and gone to hog heaven; round-by-round, the competitor who is able to celebrate the pig the best in their dishes is bound to be the champion.
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Episode 7
Aired May 24, 2022
Chuck Wagon Cook-Off
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.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 29, 2022
Gargantuan Surprises
In addition to the three mandatory ingredients in each basket, the competing chefs have to share a colossal fourth ingredient in every round; it's a shockingly big surprise that takes some getting used to.
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Episode 8
Aired Dec 6, 2022
Grandmas' Grand Holiday
Four talented grandmothers are put in charge of making a remarkable holiday feast with love in every bite; they open the first basket to find a wreath made of something sweet, but nerves lead to some mistakes and scrambling.
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Episode 8
Aired May 31, 2022
Desperately Seeking Sous Chef: Battle 1
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.
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Episode 8
Aired Feb 14, 2023
Blind Date Night
Four pairs of chefs are set up on teams to compete against other lovelorn duos in a culinary showdown, and sparks could fly in the heat of battle.
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Episode 9
Aired Jun 7, 2022
Desperately Seeking Sous Chef: Battle 2
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.
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Episode 9
Aired Feb 21, 2023
Good Ole Creole Cookin'
Four chefs who specialize in comforting and complex Creole cuisine get creative with their basket ingredients; the judges are excited to chomp down on their appetizers, but the chefs seem overwhelmed by a protein in the entrée basket.
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Episode 10
Aired Feb 28, 2023
Gluten for Punishment
Something fried in the appetizer basket is a bit of a head-scratcher for the chefs; the competitive fire is strong in the entree round, as they pull some curious fusion tacos from the basket and hustle to put together plates.
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Episode 10
Aired Jun 14, 2022
Desperately Seeking Sous Chef: Battle 3
Four more enterprising 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.
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Episode 11
Aired Jun 21, 2022
Desperately Seeking Sous Chef: Battle 4
In the fourth preliminary battle of the sous-chef tournament, the four competitors open the appetizer 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.
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Episode 12
Aired Jun 28, 2022
Desperately Seeking Sous-Chef: Finale
Four champions return to the kitchen on a mission to become a sous-chef for a "Chopped" judge; a specialty of Naples is the curveball ingredient of the entrée basket, and a stinky fruit and a spicy ice cream are a part of the dessert round challenge.
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