S02 Episode 1
A Prickly Situation
In the Season 2 opener, four chefs find a spiny surprise in their appetizer baskets. Then, one has a serious snafu with snapper in the entrée round. Judges: Aaron Sanchez; Alex Guarnaschelli; and Chris Santos.
Sun, 14 Jun 2009
S02 Episode 2
Salted Veggies and Heated Battles
The chefs must use salty vegetables in their appetizers, Thai chilis in their entrées, and Mexican ingredients in their desserts. Judges: Alex Guarnaschelli; Chris Santos; and Marc Murphy
Tue, 16 Jun 2009
S02 Episode 3
High Hopes
Featured ingredients include whole calamari (appetizers), bison meat (entrées) and ancho chilis (desserts).
Tue, 23 Jun 2009
S02 Episode 4
Floundering Around
The chefs are presented with a challenging cut of meat in the appetizer round. In the entrée round, they work with miniature produce and whole flounder.
Tue, 30 Jun 2009
S02 Episode 5
Pride on the Plate
The chefs try to represent their cultural heritage through duck appetizers. Then they work with Serrano ham in the entrée round.
Tue, 7 Jul 2009
S02 Episode 6
Pretty Please with a Pepper on Top
Piquillo peppers and snap peas are among the featured ingredients.
Tue, 14 Jul 2009
S02 Episode 7
Pods, Grills, and Sticky Fingers
The mystery ingredients include star fruit, liquor and spicy merguez sausage.
Tue, 28 Jul 2009
S02 Episode 8
A Wish Upon a Starfruit
Part 1 of 4. Past "Chopped" winners return to compete in a champions round. Some chefs have an edge when a Southern specialty shows up in the appetizer basket. Then Japanese noodles and leafy greens create a challenge for the entrées.
Tue, 11 Aug 2009
S02 Episode 9
Buckwheat Blunders and Twists of Fate
Part 2 of 4. Four past "Chopped" winners face off in a champions round. Featured ingredients include cockles, ground chicken and apples.
Tue, 25 Aug 2009
S02 Episode 10
The Ultimate Face-Off
Part 3 of 4. The reigning Chopped Champion competes against three more previous winners. Featured ingredients include squab and grapefruit.
Tue, 8 Sep 2009
S02 Episode 11
Best of the Best
Conclusion. Four "Chopped" all-stars face off for $10,000. Featured ingredients include bananas, endives, melons and molasses.
Tue, 15 Sep 2009
S02 Episode 12
All Stars Showdown
Part 3 of 4. The reigning Chopped Champion competes against three more previous winners. Featured ingredients include squab and grapefruit.
Tue, 22 Sep 2009
S02 Episode 13
Bring It!
Conclusion. Four "Chopped" all-stars face off for $10,000. Featured ingredients include bananas, endives, melons and molasses.
Tue, 29 Sep 2009
