Iron Chef Gauntlet

Resourcefulness

Apr 4, 201860 min

The competition kicks off with Alton Brown's Chairman's Challenge that forces the seven chefs to show their resourcefulness by using a single protein in as many ways as possible. When one chef takes too many risks and another isn't risky en

Innovation

Apr 11, 201860 min

The six remaining chefs are breaking bread together as they're tasked with crafting an innovative sandwich in the Chairman's Challenge. An underdog impresses the other chefs, and the winner of the challenge hones their strategy by pitting t

Versatility

Apr 18, 201860 min

The five chefs must prove their versatility as they take on the Chairman's Challenge to create a dish that epitomizes the cuisine of one of five countries: Thailand, India, Spain, Greece or Japan. It's clear that no one is safe when a previ

Ingenuity

Apr 25, 201860 min

The final four chefs are tasked with showing their ingenuity by creating an inventive breakfast for the Chairman's Challenge. One chef reimagines steak and eggs with a modern Asian twist, while another competitor might not have made their d

Adaptability

May 2, 201860 min

Three chefs remain, but only one can survive; the Chairman's Challenge forces the chefs to choose two difficult ingredients for their competitors; the two remaining chefs head to Kitchen Stadium for their last Secret Ingredient Showdown.

The Gauntlet Finale

May 9, 201860 min

The chefs face insurmountable odds when they must cook their way through the three-round gauntlet against "Iron Chefs" Alex Guarnaschelli, Stephanie Izard and Michael Symon; the Chairman introduces a surprise twist.