Chopped - Die Küchenmeister

A $100,000 grand prize is up for grabs in this tournament event featuring some of the most brilliant stars. One ambitious champion runs into problems in the first round, and something stinky in the entree basket.[Food Network]

Four Chopped chefs bring are challenged with a strange fish dish and tiny exotic fruits. A pizza topped with something wild is the star ingredient in the entree basket, and a vegetable is disguised as a meat.[Food Network]

Four champs who were previously defeated return to the kitchen, hungry for redemption. Sardines are the main protein in the appetizer basket. A jiggly mustard-flavored surprise threatens to throw the chefs off their game[Food Network]

Chopped legends face off for a chance at the $100,000 finale. In round one, the chefs must incorporate a sweet breakfast item into an appetizer. A clever fusion food in the entree basket has the potential to bring crunch[Food Network]

It's judges vs. champions as two separate knockout rounds determine which judge and champ make it to the $100,000 title fight. The stakes are high as the competitors find an unusual seafood delicacy in the basket.[Food Network]

Four chefs are amped up for a meat battle featuring goat. In an intense first round, the competitors aim to impress with their butchery and flavor artistry. The chefs then must work with an unfamiliar goat-milk product.[Food Network]

Double helping of piggy goodness.

Four chefs battle it out with bovine-centric ingredients. In the first round, more than one of the competitors decide to show off their raw talent by serving uncooked meat. Then, the chefs demonstrate their steak skills.[Food Network]

The first round sees the chefs going in distinct directions with their jelly bean and short rib appetizers. In the final round, the last two contenders take on bison for dessert with gusto.[Food Network]

Four chefs battle using super spicy hangry foods, including one of the hottest peppers on Earth for the first round. A hot Indian dish finds its way into the entree basket. In the dessert round, some classic spicy candy.[Food Network]

Hangry baskets are back for a battle; foods for the broken hearted; in the first round, the chefs must incorporate wine and chocolate; a nostalgic treat keeps the competitors on their toes in round two.[Food Network]

The competing chefs are surprised by parsley cake in round two.[Food Network]

This battle is packed with must-have ingredients for a hangover. A greasy favorite and soupy carbs get the chefs' creative juices flowing in the first round. [Food Network]

The chefs get baskets inspired by late-night cravings; a creamy comfort food dish.