The Next Iron Chef
The Next Iron Chef: Season 5

Air Date

November 3, 2012

Episodes

8 episodes

The Next Iron Chef

Season 5

Episodes

1. Resourcefulness

November 4, 2012
60 min

These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.

2. Innovation

November 11, 2012
60 min

The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.

3. Simplicity

November 18, 2012
60 min

Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate

4. Transformation

November 25, 2012
60 min

The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.

5. Risk

December 2, 2012
60 min

An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.

6. Fusion

December 9, 2012
60 min

The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.

7. Transcendence

December 16, 2012
60 min

The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.

8. Passion and Respect

December 23, 2012
60 min

Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.