Chopped 2009
What is Chopped?
Chopped is an American reality-based cooking television game show series that premiered in 2009 and is hosted by Ted Allen. The series was created by Michael Krupat, Dave Noll, and Linda Lea.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 816
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 13, 2009
- Last aired
- Mar 24, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Food Network
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
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Overview
Chopped is an American reality-based cooking television game show series that premiered in 2009 and is hosted by Ted Allen. The series was created by Michael Krupat, Dave Noll, and Linda Lea. It is a high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. The competition is fierce, with a panel of esteemed culinary luminaries judging the contestants' dishes. The series pits four chefs against each other as they compete for a chance to win a cash prize. After each course, a contestant is eliminated until the last man or woman left standing claims victory. The show airs on the Food Network and has featured various episodes and seasons, including special tournaments and competitions. Chopped has become a popular cooking show, with a large following and a presence on various online platforms.
Should you watch it?
“Four chefs race to transform mystery ingredients into culinary masterpieces under intense time pressure.”
- Engaging culinary challenges with skilled chefs
- Lively commentary from experienced host Ted Allen
- Fresh ingredients and creative cooking techniques showcased
- Repetitive format over many episodes
- Some mystery ingredients may seem unappetizing
You enjoy cooking competitions with high stakes and creative flair.
Suitable for general audiences with mild drama and competitive tension.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot: Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers Mytharc Jan 13, 2009
- E2 Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters Core Jan 20, 2009
- E3 Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes Core Jan 27, 2009
- E4 Banana, Collard Greens, Grits Core Feb 3, 2009
- E5 Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas Core Feb 10, 2009
- E6 Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets Core Feb 17, 2009
- E7 Quail, Arctic Char, Beer Core Feb 24, 2009
- E8 Coconut, Calamari and Donuts Core Mar 3, 2009
- E9 Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon Core Mar 10, 2009
- E10 String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps Core Mar 17, 2009
- E11 Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoncini, Cereal Core Mar 24, 2009
- E12 Chocolate, Mussels and Figs Mytharc Mar 31, 2009
- E13 Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears Mytharc Apr 7, 2009
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 A Prickly Situation Mytharc Jun 14, 2009
- E2 Salted Veggies and Heated Battles Core Jun 16, 2009
- E3 High Hopes Core Jun 23, 2009
- E4 Floundering Around Core Jun 30, 2009
- E5 Pride on the Plate Core Jul 7, 2009
- E6 Pretty Please with a Pepper on Top Core Jul 14, 2009
- E7 Pods, Grills, and Sticky Fingers Core Jul 28, 2009
- E8 A Wish Upon a Starfruit Core Aug 11, 2009
- E9 Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate Core Aug 25, 2009
- E10 Chopped Champions - Round One: The Ultimate Face-Off Core Sep 8, 2009
- E11 Chopped Champions - Round Two: Best of the Best Core Sep 15, 2009
- E12 Chopped Champions - Round Three: All-Stars Showdown Mytharc Sep 22, 2009
- E13 Chopped Champions - Round Four: Bring It! Mytharc Sep 29, 2009
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 When Chefs Collide Mytharc Oct 13, 2009
- E2 Oh My Goshy, Umeboshi Core Oct 20, 2009
- E3 Judge Knows Best Core Oct 27, 2009
- E4 A Nori Story Core Nov 3, 2009
- E5 Sticking To It Core Nov 10, 2009
- E6 Season's Choppings Core Dec 8, 2009
- E7 Flower Power Core Jan 5, 2010
- E8 Sweet Redemption Core Jan 12, 2010
- E9 Winging It Core Jan 19, 2010
- E10 In a Pinch Core Jan 26, 2010
- E11 Raw Enthusiasm Core Feb 16, 2010
- E12 Against the Tide Mytharc Mar 2, 2010
- E13 Chopped Liver Mytharc Mar 9, 2010
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Rattle and Roll Mytharc Apr 6, 2010
- E2 My Froggy Clementine Core Apr 13, 2010
- E3 Jitters & Giant Eggs Core Apr 20, 2010
- E4 Dr. Deckle & Mr. Fried Core Apr 27, 2010
- E5 Mussels Mastery & Cotton Candy Can-Do Core May 4, 2010
- E6 Fired Up! Core May 5, 2010
- E7 First Things Worst Core May 11, 2010
- E8 Quahog Quandaries and Pickle Puzzles Core Jun 8, 2010
- E9 Turbot Powered Core Jun 15, 2010
- E10 Keep On Cook'n On Core Jun 22, 2010
- E11 Green Apps and Lamb Core Jun 29, 2010
- E12 Crunch Time Mytharc Jul 6, 2010
- E13 Rowdy with a Chance of Meatballs Mytharc Jul 13, 2010
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Dream'n of Redeem'n Mytharc Jul 20, 2010
- E2 Wok This Way Core Jul 27, 2010
- E3 Squashed Core Aug 10, 2010
- E4 $50,000 Tournament: Round One Core Aug 31, 2010
- E5 $50,000 Tournament: Round Two Core Sep 7, 2010
- E6 $50,000 Tournament: Round Three Core Sep 14, 2010
- E7 $50,000 Tournament: Round Four Core Sep 21, 2010
- E8 $50,000 Tournament: Grand Finale Mytharc Sep 28, 2010
- E9 Spouting Off Core Oct 5, 2010
- E10 When Octopuses Attack Core Oct 12, 2010
- E11 Fright Bites Core Oct 19, 2010
- E12 Cornuchopia Mytharc Nov 16, 2010
- E13 Yes, Virginia, There Is a Chopping Block Mytharc Nov 28, 2010
Frequently asked questions
Who hosts the show?
The show is hosted by Ted Allen.
How many chefs compete each episode?
Four chefs compete against each other each episode.
What do contestants win?
Contestants compete for a chance to win a cash prize.
When did the show premiere?
The series debuted in 2009.
Is there a spin-off series?
Yes, a spin-off titled Chopped Castaways has been scheduled to premiere.