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The Worst Episodes of Chopped

Every episode of Chopped ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Chopped!

Worst episode
S29E13 Worst Cooks Challenge
4.520 votes
Best episode
S4E12 Crunch Time
9.329 votes
Top season
Season 38
9.0avg
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5d 20h
812 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Chopped Season 29 Episode 13 - Worst Cooks Challenge
    4.5/10(20 votes)

    S29:E13

    Former winners and runners up from Worst Cooks in America arrive at the Chopped Kitchen with something to prove. In the first round, the competitors do a nice job with their frog leg appetizers, but the second round has the remaining chefs struggling to cook steak correctly. Then, in the last round, the cooks rely on ready-made doughs from the pantry to help them with their cocoa powder and pear desserts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Chopped Season 16 Episode 12 - Extreme Halloween
    6.6/10(21 votes)

    S16:E12

    Halloween means very frightening surprises in the baskets for the chefs. In the first round, they encounter a very troublesome, bloody protein and a can of chips that's more than meets the eye. The three chefs who move on to the second round are in for something gooey and gory — and something that is just offal. The final two chefs boldly move on to a devilishly difficult dessert round.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Chopped Season 47 Episode 2 - Beat the Judge: Scott
    6.8/10(18 votes)

    S47:E2

    Three Chopped winners with more to prove set out to pull off an upset by taking down Chopped judge Scott Conant. First-round jitters could make the champs' path to another victory more difficult, and the alligator in the entree basket seems more frightening to one chef than the other. In the last round, Scott Conant's rare appearance at the Chopped stoves is made memorable by his fierce determination to succeed and his fierce hatred for one of the basket ingredients. Can he rise to the challenge and defeat the champ?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Chopped Season 16 Episode 8 - Sweet Surprises
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    S16:E8

    The chefs are surprised to discover a decadent, sweet creation along with every basket. In the first round a towering cake threatens to topple the chefs' chances at producing perfect plates. Then in the second round, a very colorful dessert ingredient makes for a very stressful challenge. And the two lucky competitors who make it to the last round are happy to see a fabulously chocolatey treat — a sweet surprise that may finally work in their favor.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Chopped Season 16 Episode 10 - Walk on the Whelk Side
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    S16:E10

    A wild first basket, including whelk snails and lemon bars, has the chefs battling the clock to create delicious dishes. And in the entree round, the chefs all bring their personal styles to their plates in a notable way in their lamb shawarma dishes. Then cucumber salad is a cumbersome ingredient for the finalists' desserts.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Chopped Season 26 Episode 1 - A Chopped Halloween
    7.1/10(21 votes)

    S26:E1

    The chefs are sure to be spooked when they see the Halloween-themed ingredients in the baskets. In the first round, real blood and fake eyeballs are some of the freaky surprises. In the second round, a coffin-shaped seafood creation prompts the competitors to get dead serious about making outstanding Halloween entrees. And there's plenty of fright packed into the dessert basket, in the form of a ghostly drink and some chocolate creepy crawlies.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Chopped Season 47 Episode 1 - Beat the Judge: Alex
    7.1/10(19 votes)

    S47:E1

    Can Chopped champions beat Chopped royalty? In this first-of-its-kind battle, fearless returning winners compete for a chance to face off against illustrious Chopped judge Alex Guarnaschelli. The chefs are brave to attempt to beat Alex on her home turf, but these competitors may have second thoughts when they feast their eyes on the jar of bright orange sauce in the appetizer basket. In the entree round, the chefs have a lot to deal with, including a latte in a puzzling package. The champ who makes it to the final round stands to win major bragging rights if they can turn a gooey cake and savory morsels into a $10,000 dessert. The round ends on a chaotic note, leaving everyone wondering how the final dishes from Alex and her challenger will turn out.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Chopped Season 12 Episode 5 - All-American Competition
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    S12:E5

    It's a special all-American Chopped! Fierce competition is a matter of national and personal pride, as four chefs face off to see who will be the champ. From apple pie in the appetizer basket to bourbon for dessert, the patriotic theme makes for some yummy, original dishes. And 10,000 American dollars will go to the one chef who bests the others.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Chopped Season 11 Episode 3 - Good Chop, Bad Chop
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S11:E3

    With canned spiced ham in the first basket the chefs must stay determined if they want to elevate their dishes. Lake perch is the catch of the entree round. What will the judges think of one chef's unorthodox decision with the avocados? A French bakery staple makes for a buttery surprise in the final basket.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Chopped Season 23 Episode 13 - Big Barbecue Bout
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S23:E13

    It's a battle for all the carnivores, celebrating the art of barbecue in the Chopped Kitchen. In the first basket, the chefs find a regional barbecue sauce and jumbo shrimp. In round two, the chefs scramble to make delicious pork spare ribs entree. After two savory barbecue courses, the last two chefs must make sweet and hearty desserts with bananas and coconuts.

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  11. Chopped Season 18 Episode 11 - Beer Here!
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    S18:E11

    Chefs are brewing up as all three rounds are devoted to beer. Chefs must make sausages work with toasted lager for appetizers and a tasty tripel ale's in the basket for the entree round. The iconic beer & pretzels must be made into dessert.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Chopped Season 23 Episode 6 - Double Trouble
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    S23:E6

    Eight chefs comprised of cooking duos have been invited to the Chopped Kitchen to compete in pairs. In the first round, the couples learn to navigate the space together as they make appetizers that include date vinegar and chili garlic coated peas. For the entree round, there is a lively sea critter in the basket as well as some sweet potato patties. And the two cooking couples who make it to the dessert round must come up with some fresh ideas for creme fraiche and port wine.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Chopped Season 28 Episode 10 - Deadliest Baskets
    7.1/10(14 votes)

    S28:E10

    Chefs, beware: every round in this special competition will feature ingredients that are not just challenging, but actually dangerous! Poisonous seeds and a fierce creature make round one interesting for all. In the entree round, a potent alcohol and a shellfish keep the chefs fearful, then some ugly fungus and a deadly fruit keep the finalists on edge in the dessert round.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Chopped Season 13 Episode 11 - Make No Mistake
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    S13:E11

    Four returning losers — chefs who made big mistakes in their first competition — are dead set on not repeating history in the Chopped Kitchen. Having practiced and prepared to do better, the chefs open up the appetizer basket and fight to stay in it: but one pulpo and fava bean appetizer will not be good enough. Then, in the entree round, the chefs have to stay sharp to cook with cactus and manage their time well. And when the two finalists find a classic cookie and a tangy fruit in the dessert basket, make no mistake both of these former losers really want to win it!

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Chopped Season 34 Episode 4 - Father's Day
    7.1/10(13 votes)

    S34:E4

    Who could ask for a better teammate in the Chopped Kitchen than good ol' Dad? Four fathers join forces with their grown-up kids to make collaborative dishes and to make their families proud. A thematic cookie in the first basket gets a laugh, then the salmon in the second basket seems simple but creates some problems. In the dessert round, an unusual flavor of gelato presents the final father/kid pairs with a challenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Chopped Season 21 Episode 4 - Teen Tournament: Part Four
    7.2/10(15 votes)

    S21:E4

    Four more very skilled teen chefs fight it out in the Chopped Kitchen for the last remaining place in the Grand Finale. In the appetizer round, salsa verde is a very fresh surprise. Then in an intense entree round, the competitors do their best with couscous and buffalo, and one teen chef must stay strong to finish the round after a big setback. And popcorn balls and gummy fish are paired up in a sweet dessert round.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Chopped Season 18 Episode 13 - An Egg Up
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    S18:E13

    The competing chefs are forced to cook with the so-called "100-year-old egg" in the appetizer round; find mango pudding in their entrée baskets; and make desserts with waffle cones.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Chopped Season 47 Episode 3 - Beat the Judge: Tiffani
    7.3/10(17 votes)

    S47:E3

    Three determined chefs return to the Chopped kitchen eager to take on Chopped judge Tiffani Faison, but first they have to battle each other! An unusual snack food is part of the puzzle in the appetizer round, and in the entree round, the champs try not to let a mashup ingredient get them down. The chef who moves on to the Beat Tiffani round faces some high-brow and low-brow ingredients and stiff competition from a judge who loves to win.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Chopped Season 25 Episode 3 - Teen Tournament: Episode Three
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    S25:E3

    The new group of teen chefs must grapple with vegan chicken in the first basket. The entree round finds the teens daringly slicing into big butternut squashes and working out their mixed feelings about okra. There's a special delivery in the dessert basket -- a box of assorted cookies -- which the teen chefs are tasked with repurposing into dishes that also include walnuts and plums.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Chopped Season 35 Episode 10 - Flavor Savor
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    S35:E10

    The chefs are pleased when they open the first basket and it's filled with bright, fresh Mediterranean foods, including baby octopus. A prickly green and a meaty fish share the entree basket spotlight. Finally, the ice cream machine and the deep fryer come into play in a busy dessert round.

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  21. Chopped Season 35 Episode 13 - Espresso Express
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    S35:E13

    The chefs get a jolt of energy in the first basket in the form of ground espresso, but can they quickly make coffee click with the rest of the ingredients? Sweetbreads are one of the sweet surprises that the competitors must work with in round two, and a brightly-colored sugary snack must be balanced with black molasses in the dessert round.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Chopped Season 43 Episode 2 - Beef Cake Mistakes
    7.2/10(14 votes)

    S43:E2

    Four talented chefs are ready to compete in the Chopped Kitchen, but there's something peculiar about the huge, elaborate cake in the appetizer basket: It's made of beef! In the second round, a strange twist on a classic Italian dish tests the competitors' creativity, and the two remaining chefs are challenged to make desserts using a mayo that may be tricky to incorporate.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Chopped Season 20 Episode 2 - Leftovers Rescue Mission
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    S20:E2

    All of the baskets contain leftovers. Included: the chefs must transform the contents of restaurant-takeout containers; use packets of hot sauce in their entrées; and make bacon-centric desserts.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Chopped Season 6 Episode 4 - Doughs and Don'ts
    7.5/10(24 votes)

    S6:E4

    A chef faces a major setback while preparing her trout appetizer. Then another chef's behavior brings up safety concerns in the entrée round. And coquitos present a challenge when the contestants make their desserts.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Chopped Season 33 Episode 4 - Star Power: The Last Laugh!
    7.3/10(15 votes)

    S33:E4

    Four funny actors engage in a rowdy display of cooking improv in the third competition of Chopped's Star Power tournament, including Illeana Douglas, Ron Funches, Jonathan Sadowski and Julie White. In a frenzied first round, a South American flatbread and a beautiful seafood product take the spotlight. Taming the sweet factor becomes important in an entree round with marshmallows in the basket. Then, premade dough seems to give the final two cooks a head start in the dessert round, but will they know what to do with it?

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Worst Cooks Challenge" is the worst rated episode of Chopped. It scored 4.5/10 from 20 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on September 27, 2016. This episode scored 2.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Extreme Halloween".

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