Chopped

[Food Network]The chefs cook a meal using only fired-up grill pans; the first basket contains a shocker of a meat and a sweet surprise; freshwater fish and a fermented product challenge the chefs in round two...

[Food Network]The chefs get swept up in mushroom mania. The competitors try to make a great first impression on judge Martha Stewart with an unusual cocktail and an intensely-flavored protein.

The chefs get swept up in mushroom mania. The competitors try to make a great first impression on judge Martha Stewart with an unusual cocktail and an intensely-flavored protein.[Food Network]

[Food Network]In the first round, the chefs find a classic Asian food in an innovative form and some lovely plums. A tough cut of meat and a container full of an unusual mayonnaise product test the chefs' creativity in round two.

In the first round, the chefs find a classic Asian food in an innovative form and some lovely plums. A tough cut of meat and a container full of an unusual mayonnaise product test the chefs' creativity in round two.[Food Network]

The chefs are excited to find a small plates theme in effect for their competition.

Four chefs layer flavors in trendy bowls under the watchful eye of new judge Martha Stewart; Martha brings a special surprise from her garden for the first basket.[Food Network]

Martha Stewart tastes a corn dog for the very first time; the competitors work with lamb and pie.

[Food Network]Four chefs layer flavors in trendy bowls under the watchful eye of new judge Martha Stewart; Martha brings a special surprise from her garden for the first basket.

[Food Network]Four chefs have to get creative with wonton wrappers after finding lowbrow eclairs in the first basket and a can full of cheesy comfort food and a lean bird are on the entree agenda.

Four chefs have to get creative with wonton wrappers after finding lowbrow eclairs in the first basket and a can full of cheesy comfort food and a lean bird are on the entree agenda.[Food Network]

Firefighter cooks must make a sweet treat work with beef.

Four bartenders who love to cook compete in this special competition to prove that barkeeps know how to keep the flavors coming.[Food Network]

The chefs prepare a meal of magnificent beach bites.

The first basket challenges the chefs to come up with a yummy solution to a dill pickle-flavored treat; a Midwestern casserole in the entree basket; a chef's injury puts their Gjetost cheese dessert in jeopardy.[Food Network]

The chefs face an adrenaline-packed competition filled with daunting seafood ingredients.[Food Network]

The chefs face an adrenaline-packed competition filled with daunting seafood ingredients.[Food Network]

The competing chefs prepare a meal of magnificent beach bites for the judges. A variety of seafood and a flotilla of edible boats kick things off in the appetizer basket.[Food Network]

[Food Network]From kitschy classics to artisanal designer doughnuts, the chefs celebrate delicious rings of joy in every round and feel the pressure of performing well for a demanding doughnut connoisseur, judge Martha Stewart.

From kitschy classics to artisanal designer doughnuts, the chefs celebrate delicious rings of joy in every round and feel the pressure of performing well for a demanding doughnut connoisseur, judge Martha Stewart.[Food Network]

Four female butchers battle it out for a shot at $10,000; in round one, the butchers must break down a large piece of beef; fresh chickpeas prove time consuming and they use their butcher skills on a savory ingredients.[Food Network]

The chefs get foods that heal in the ingredient baskets and have to make dishes that are both yummy and healthy.[Food Network]

The chefs get some surprises in the ingredient baskets, starting with the appetizer round, when they have to make gefilte fish work with something super sweet and something soft and salty. [Food Network]