Chopped: Volume 2

A gory story begins the competition, as chefs find blood sausage in their appetizer baskets. Then, in a wild entree round, chefs make ambitious plans for a basket that includes caramelized pudding and a pork product.

In round one, competitors race the clock to make fish dishes that include an unusual carb. In round two, a green noodle is part of the culinary puzzle. And in the dessert round, chefs use butter and sugar in smart, minimal ways.

Four chefs try to make brunch look easy by creating a meal for friends and family. In the first two baskets, booze and eggs are some of the brunch-y surprises. For dessert, finalists work with poached fruit and a fried sweet.

To celebrate Chinese New Year, chefs create appetizers by using American versions of Chinese dishes. The entree round includes a giant fish and, in the dessert round, chefs must include a cookie and a strawberry-flavored treat.

Four fanatical tailgaters try to prove their passion for cooking is equal to their passion for sports. Basket challenges include a veggie patty, mandatory cheese and sausage in round two and a salty-sweet dessert.

Four self-assured guys are lucky to get bacon as their theme, but how will these chefs do in the first round with bacon in the baskets alongside banana jam?

Four chefs channel their sensual sides and find oysters in the first basket, followed by a second round where some sexy stuff gets left in the pan. The final basket contains alluring premade desserts that might just be a trap.

Four former contestants return to the Chopped Kitchen for a chance at redemption. In the appetizer basket they find a protein and jam, while in the entree round, they must use cheesecake and garam masala.

Flavorful and fun Caribbean cuisine is the theme of this special competition. Chefs start out with shrimp appetizers, then receive beautiful Caribbean ingredients for their entrees and finish with sweet potato and rum desserts.

Four talented truck stop chefs bring their renowned take on comfort food to the Chopped kitchen where they are faced with surprise mystery ingredients in three separate rounds.

In the first basket, nobody is thrilled to see a slimy surprise. In the entree basket, Cornish hens have judges excited to see displays of talent and technique, while a nostalgic treat in the final round keeps everyone guessing.

Four college kids see if they can make the grade in the Chopped Kitchen. First, they must make something new using chicken and tomato soup. Then, they contend with a frozen side dish. Lastly, they'll work with a tropical fruit.

In round one, the chefs are shocked to find a fun food wrapped in bacon. In round two, the competitors present pork and noodle dishes. Then, one chef is proud of a bold chance he took with dessert, but will the judges agree?