Season 6 holds the highest collective average score across the series.
Season 6 Details →Complete Episode Rating Matrix
Interactive score chart by season and episode number. Darker green indicates higher ratings; amber and red denote lower reception.
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Ratings Analysis & Trajectory
Across 13 seasons and 236 episodes, Iron Chef America has earned an overall series rating of 7.0 out of 10. The series displays remarkable consistency across its narrative arc, maintaining reliable ratings from premiere to conclusion.
The single highest-rated hour of television in the series is Season 6, Episode 18 ("Flay vs. Cardoz"), rated at an extraordinary 7.0/10 with 1 ratings. Conversely, the lowest-rated installment is Season 6, Episode 18 ("Flay vs. Cardoz"), landing at 7.0/10.
Top 10 Highest Rated Episodes of Iron Chef America
| Rank | Episode | Title | Score | Votes | Air Date |
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| #1 | Season 6, Ep 18 | Flay vs. Cardoz | 7.0 | 1 | Sep 7, 2008 |