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The Best Episodes of Chopped Season 1

Every episode of Chopped Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chopped Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Chopped Season 1

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. After...
  1. Background image for Pilot: Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers
    8.4/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Pilot: Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers

    S1:E1

    In the series opener, four chefs must use octopus, duck and animal crackers to make an extraordinary three-course meal in three rounds of competition. A panel of culinary experts determines which chef's dishes deserve the $10,000 prize. Hosted by Ted Allen.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters
    8.0/10(25 votes)

    #2 - Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters

    S1:E2

    Featured ingredients include tofu, blueberries and oysters.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Avocado, Tahini, Bran Flakes

    S1:E3

    The chefs must work with avocado, cantaloupe, pecans, bran flakes and brioche bread.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Banana, Collard Greens, Grits
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #4 - Banana, Collard Greens, Grits

    S1:E4

    The chefs must work with bananas, collard greens and grits.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas
    8.3/10(23 votes)

    #5 - Yucca, Watermelon, Tortillas

    S1:E5

    The chefs must work with yucca, watermelon and tortillas in three rounds of competition.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets
    8.2/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Canned Peaches, Rice Cakes, Beets

    S1:E6

    Featured ingredients include canned peaches (appetizers); fruit punch and rice cakes (entrée); and beets, goat cheese and oatmeal (final course).

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Quail, Arctic Char, Beer
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #7 - Quail, Arctic Char, Beer

    S1:E7

    The chefs must use quail in their appetizers, arctic char in their entrées, and beer in their desserts.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Coconut, Calamari and Donuts
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Coconut, Calamari and Donuts

    S1:E8

    The chefs must use coconut in their appetizers, calamari in their entrées and donuts with smoked Gouda in their desserts.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon
    8.4/10(24 votes)

    #9 - Mac & Cheese, Cola, Bacon

    S1:E9

    Macaroni-and-cheese, cola and bacon are among the featured ingredients.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps
    8.2/10(21 votes)

    #10 - String Cheese, Jicama, Gingersnaps

    S1:E10

    The chefs must use string cheese in their appetizers, jicama in their entrées and gingersnaps in their desserts.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal
    8.1/10(23 votes)

    #11 - Jumbo Shrimp, Pepperoni, Cereal

    S1:E11

    The chefs must use apples, shrimp and peanut butter in their appetizers; pickled peppers and pepperoni in their entrées; and cereal in their desserts.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for Chocolate, Mussels and Figs
    8.8/10(26 votes)

    #12 - Chocolate, Mussels and Figs

    S1:E12

    Chocolate, figs and mussels are among the featured ingredients.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears
    8.8/10(21 votes)

    #13 - Strawberries, Turkey and Gummi Bears

    S1:E13

    The chefs must work with strawberries, turkey and gummi bears.

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    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot: Octopus, Duck, Animal Crackers" is the best rated episode of "Chopped" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/13/2009. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Tofu, Blueberries, Oysters".