Iron Chef America
Season 8
201032 episodes
Episode 1
Symon/Psilakis vs. Carro Brothers
Jan 1, 2010
Theme: Lemons Italian brothers Nicola and Fabrizio Carro enter kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon paired with Chef Michael Psilakis. Will the brothers take down the Michael's with their classic cuisine, or will Symon and Psilakis wow the judges with their paired dishes? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 2
Batali & Lagasse vs. Flay & Comerford
Jan 3, 2010
Theme: White House garden produce Michelle Obama shows up in the Season 8 premiere and informs the chefs that the White House garden will be their secret ingredient. Teaming up to create the "ultimate meal for America" are Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali, who will compete against Bobby Flay and White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford.
Episode 3
Morimoto vs. Marino
Jan 10, 2010
Theme: Figs Aspen chef Dena Marino enters kitchen stadium to take on acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Will Chef Marino's clean flavors impress the judges enough to take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.
Episode 4
Garces vs. Yang & Chirchi
Jan 17, 2010
Theme: Hawaiian Moi Seattle based chef Rachel Yang enters Kitchen Stadium to take on the winner of the Next Iron Chef. Will her fusion of Korean and French cuisine win over the judges, or will she fall flat to the newest Iron Chef? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 5
Morimoto vs. Wadi
Jan 24, 2010
Theme: Mackerel
Episode 6
Flay vs. Smith
Jan 31, 2010
Theme: Avocado Candian TV Personality and Chef Michael Smith enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Smith prides himself on his organic and local produce and doesn't disappoint by bringing that to Kitchen Stadium. But will it be enough to overpower Iron Chef Flay's flavorful dishes? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 7
Symon vs. Goldman
Feb 6, 2010
Theme: Chocolate and Chili
Episode 8
Symon vs. Mendelsohn
Mar 7, 2010
Theme: Prosciutto Food 2 personality Spike Mendelson enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Michhael Symon. Will Spike's flare in the kitchen win over the judges or will he fall flat to Iron Chef Symon's bold cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 9
Cora vs. Ballesteros
Mar 21, 2010
Theme: Ricotta Chef Julieta Ballesteros enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora. Will Chef Ballesteros' Spanish cuisine win over the judges or will be fall to Iron Chef Cora's Mediterranean and southern cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 10
Morimoto vs. Chauhan
Apr 4, 2010
Theme: Leeks Chicago chef Maneet Chauhan is the challenger against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Episode 11
Cora vs. Smith
Apr 11, 2010
Theme: Grapes Seattle chef Holly Smith challenges Iron Chef Cat Cora.
Episode 12
Morimoto vs. Zakarian
May 2, 2010
Theme: Sardines A culinary battle between New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Episode 13
Garces vs. Liken
May 9, 2010
Theme: Bleu Cheese
Episode 14
Symon vs. Fraser
May 23, 2010
Theme: Cauliflower Neal Fraser battles Michael Symon.
Episode 15
Flay vs. Stone
May 30, 2010
Theme: Skipjack tuna "Take Home Chef" host Curtis Stone challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay.
Episode 16
Flay vs. Thiam
Jun 20, 2010
Theme: Papaya
Episode 17
Simon vs. Brown
Jun 27, 2010
Theme: Wahoo New York chef Ed Brown challenges Iron Chef Michael Symon.
Episode 18
Symon vs. Okuwa
Jul 4, 2010
Theme: Uni Makoto Okuwa, a former sous chef to Masaharu Morimoto, enters Kitchen Stadium for the first time as a challenger and takes on Michael Symon.
Episode 19
Morimoto vs. Hines
Aug 1, 2010
Theme: Pacific cod Seattle chef Maria Hines is the challenger against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Episode 20
Symon vs. Crenn
Aug 8, 2010
Theme: Yoghurt "Next Iron Chef" alum Dominique Crenn battles Iron Chef Michael Symon.
Episode 21
Morimoto vs. Cohen
Aug 29, 2010
Theme: Broccoli New York based Vegetarian Chef Amanda Cohen enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Morimoto. Will her vegetarian delicacies win over the judges, or will Morimoto take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 22
Cora vs. Kostow
Sep 5, 2010
Theme: Oatmeal Chef Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Sonoma California enters Kitchen Stadium to take on fellow Californian Iron Chef Cat Cora. Can Chef Kostow delicate treatment of the ingredients earn him a win, or will he face defeat? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.
Episode 23
Garces vs. Pomeroy
Sep 12, 2010
Theme: Truffles Portland based Chef Naomi Pomeroy enters kitchen stadium to take on the newest Iron Chef Jose Garces.
Episode 24
Cora vs. Mullen
Sep 19, 2010
Theme: Barracuda New York Chef extraordinaire Seamus Mullen enters Kitchen Stadium for the first time since competing in Next Iron Chef season 2 to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora. Will Chef Mullen take what he learned in the Next Iron Chef competition and bring his A game to Kitchen stadium, or will be feel the heat of defeat to Iron Chef Cora? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 25
Garces vs. Fukushima
Sep 26, 2010
Theme: Mahi-Mahi Chefs Katsuya Fukushima and Ruben Garcia of Café Atlantico enter Kitchen Stadium to challenge our newest Iron Chef Jose Garces. As Chefs under Jose Andres, they turn out inventive and unconventional cuisine in Washington, DC. Will their creativity in Kitchen Stadium win the judges over, or will Iron Chef Garces take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 26
Symon vs Vetri
Oct 17, 2010
Theme: Veal Chef Marc Vetri of Philadelphia's Vetri Italian restaurant enters kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon. Will Vetri's treatment of the secret ingredient earn him a win, or will he fall to Iron Chef Symon's cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 27
Cora vs Miranda
Oct 24, 2010
Theme: Bourbon Chef Paul Miranda enters kitchen stadium for the first time to challenge Iron Chef Cat Cora to a culinary showdown. Can Chef Miranda muster the culinary courage to defeat Iron Chef Cora? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 28
Garces vs. Lee
Nov 7, 2010
Theme: Tongue and Cheek Kentucky based Chef Edward Lee enters Kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will Chef Lee's contemporary take on American cuisine earn him a win over Iron Chef Garces, or will he leave with a bitter taste of defeat in his mouth? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!
Episode 29
Flay vs. Greenspan
Nov 21, 2010
Theme: Goose After appearing in Next Iron Chef Season 3 Chef Eric Greenspan enters Kitchen Stadium to Challenge Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Will Chef Greenspan wow the judges with his culinary creations, or feel the fiery flames of defeat at Iron Chef Flay's hands? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.
Episode 30
Forgione vs Cooper
Nov 28, 2010
Theme : Bell Pepper
Episode 31
Garces vs Lata: Sparkling Wine Holiday Battle
Dec 5, 2010
Theme : Sparkling wine Chefs : Mike Lata of the restaurant "FIG" (Food is Good), challenges Iron Chef Jose Garces in this holiday episode of Iron Chef America.
Episode 32
Symon vs. Brock
Dec 12, 2010
Theme: Pork fat Charleston based Chef Sean Brock enters Kitchen stadium for the first time to challenge Iron Chef Michael Symon. Can he wow the judges with his culinary creations or fall flat against Iron Chef Symon's offerings? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!