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The Best Episodes of Iron Chef America Season 11

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 1 - Guarnaschelli vs Joo
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Guarnaschelli vs Joo

    S11:E1

    In this international competition, Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against Iron Chef UK Judy Joo. The judges are Jeffrey Steingarten, Karine Bakhoum, and Tory Belleci.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 2 - Flay vs. Pham
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Flay vs. Pham

    S11:E2

    Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Viet Pham. Chef Pham is co-owner of Forage, an award-winning restaurant in Salt Lake City. Judges are Simon Majumdar, Donatella Arpaia and Ben Sargent.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 3 - Zakarian vs Chiarello
    7.4/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Zakarian vs Chiarello

    S11:E3

    Challenger Michael Chiarello seeks redemption in his face off against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian in this grudge match. Chef Chiarello lost to Iron Chef Zakarian in The Next Iron Chef: All-Stars. Judges are Neil Patrick Harris, Donatella Arpaia and David Burtka.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 4 - Forgione vs. Kittichai
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Forgione vs. Kittichai

    S11:E4

    In this international competition, Iron Chef America Marc Forgione faces off against Iron Chef Thailand Ian Kittichai. When Chef Kittichai was last in Kitchen Stadium, he lost to Iron Chef Batali in Battle Lentils. Judges are Judy Joo, Martin Yan and Eden Grinshpan.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 5 - Symon vs. Tio
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Symon vs. Tio

    S11:E5

    Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against Challenger Chef Celina Tio. Chef Tio participated in the third season of The Next Iron Chef, for which Iron Chef Symon was a judge. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 6 - Morimoto vs. Cantu
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Morimoto vs. Cantu

    S11:E6

    Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto faces off against Challenger Homaro Cantu. When Chef Cantu and Iron Chef Morimoto last met in Kitchen Stadium, Chef Cantu won by a single point, and there's a grudge to settle. Judges are Donatella Arpaia, David Rocco, Kaley Cuoco.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 7 - Flay vs. Wexler
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Flay vs. Wexler

    S11:E7

    Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Micah Wexler. Chef Wexler is a James Beard award semi-finalist for Rising Star Chef of the Year 2012. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 8 - Flay vs. Thaimee
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Flay vs. Thaimee

    S11:E8

    Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Hong Thaimee. Chef Thaimee is Executive Chef at Ngam, a Thai restaurant in New York City. Judges are Troy Johnson, Ree Drummond and Josh Ozersky.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 9 - Garces vs. Jackson
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #9 - Garces vs. Jackson

    S11:E9

    Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Russell Jackson, a.k.a. "The Dissident Chef." Judges for this battle are John T. Edge, Anya Fernald and Jose Andres.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 10 - Zakarian vs. Guarnaschelli
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #10 - Zakarian vs. Guarnaschelli

    S11:E10

    In this first round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. The winner of this single elimination contest goes on to face Iron Chef Symon in round two. The judges are G. Garvin, Trisha Yearwood and Simon Majumdar.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 11 - Symon vs. Tio
    7.7/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Symon vs. Tio

    S11:E11

    Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against Challenger Chef Celina Tio. Chef Tio participated in the third season of The Next Iron Chef, for which Iron Chef Symon was a judge. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 12 - Garces vs. Forgione
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Garces vs. Forgione

    S11:E12

    In this first round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, Iron Chefs Jose Garces and Marc Forgione face off in Kitchen Stadium. The winner of this battle will meet Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in Round Two. Adam Fleischman, Donatella Arpaia and Simon Majumdar are the judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 13 - Zakarian vs. Symon
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #13 - Zakarian vs. Symon

    S11:E13

    In this second round of the Tournament of Champions, Iron Chef winner from round one, Geoffrey Zakarian, battles Iron Chef Michael Symon. The judges for this battle are Ree Drummond, Aaron Sanchez and Trisha Yearwood.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 14 - Garces vs. Morimoto
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - Garces vs. Morimoto

    S11:E14

    Another round one winner, Iron Chef Jose Garces, battles Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in round two. The Judges for this round are G. Garvin, Candice Kumai and Jeffrey Steingarten.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 15 - Symon vs. Garces
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #15 - Symon vs. Garces

    S11:E15

    In this final round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, the top two finalists battle in Kitchen Stadium. Judges Donatella Arpaia, Bobby Flay and Karine Bakhoum will crown one Grand Champion.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 16 - Flay vs. Voltaggio
    8.2/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Flay vs. Voltaggio

    S11:E16

    Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against challenger Michael Voltaggio. Chef Voltaggio is the Owner/Executive chef of ink in Los Angeles. Mario Rizzotti, Karine Bakhoum and Hal Rubenstein are the judges for this battle.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 17 - Guarnaschelli vs. Clark
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Guarnaschelli vs. Clark

    S11:E17

    ron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against Challenger Robert Clark. Chef Clark is the owner of The Fish Counter in Vancouver, Canada. The judges for this battle are Donatella Arpaia, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 18 - Zakarian vs. Talde
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Zakarian vs. Talde

    S11:E18

    Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against challenger Dale Talde, the Executive Chef at Talde; the judges for this battle are Anya Fernald, Martin Yan and Judy Joo.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 19 - Garces Vs. Bissonnette
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    #19 - Garces Vs. Bissonnette

    S11:E19

    Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Jamie Bissonnette. Chef Bissonnette; Judy Joo, John T. Edge and Karine Bakhoum are the judges.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 20 - Guarnaschelli vs. Kalt
    7.3/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Guarnaschelli vs. Kalt

    S11:E20

    Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against challenger Stephen Kalt; judges are Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Iron Chef America Season 11 Episode 21 - Forgione vs. Waxman
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #21 - Forgione vs. Waxman

    S11:E21

    Iron Chef Marc Forgione plays the role of sous chef to his father, Larry Forgione, as the two take on culinary legend and close family friend chef Jonathan Waxman.

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Season 11 Ratings Summary

"Guarnaschelli vs Joo" is the best rated episode of "Iron Chef America" season 11. It scored 8.1/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/30/2012. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Flay vs. Pham".