Chopped

To kick off round one, Alton demonstrates the mad science of champagne and the competitors embrace a fermentation theme.[Food Network]

For the first battle, Alton demonstrates the science behind smoking foods, and the chefs are encouraged to infuse every dish with smoky flavor. Tiny radishes and a strangely savory cookie are in the mix for round one.[Food Network]

A dehydration theme for the baskets. The first round has the chefs making quick use of instant mashed potatoes. A diabolical dessert basket has the chefs scrambling to make dehydrated eggs work in their final plates.[Food Network]

The wonders of molecular gastronomy.[Food Network]

Four champions return to fight for $50,000. In the first round, a small fish and a strange condiment puzzle the champs. A stunningly-presented protein and a jar of something stinky are in the entree basket.[Food Network]

Ted Allen, Jeff Mauro, Jet Tila and Chris Santos compete with their moms. The teams strive to carefully crack quail eggs. A large fish and some lemons make up the second basket. [Food Network]

A dough typically used for flatbreads and a strong-tasting melon in round one. A different dough is at the center of the second basket, prompting the competitors to bake again. [Food Network]

Chefs must make lamb appetizers that include a trendy toast. Poultry and snap peas are part of the round two challenge. Competitors do their best with fruits and a fermented beverage in the dessert round.[Food Network]

Contestants make sausage appetizers that must also include a fruity beverage. An open-faced sandwich meets a diminutive veggie in the entree basket. Two competitors left to grill dessert face a boozy marshmallow.[Food Network]

Four fathers join forces with their grown-up kids to make dishes. A cookie in the first basket gets a laugh; salmon in the second basket seems simple but creates problems; an unusual flavor of gelato presents a challenge[Food Network]

Chefs must use seafood and some boozy veggies in the first round. The judges decide who has the chops to get goat chops just right in the second round. Finalists scramble to incorporate cheese and vegetables into dessert[Food Network]

The chefs imagine they're making a memorable meal for a backyard party in this cookout competition using a hybrid protein and a ketchup stand-in, burger fixings, but no beef, and an edible centerpiece.[Food Network]

The chefs work with a potato theme, with spuds of some kind in every basket. Chefs must incorporate two tater products into their appetizers. In Round 2, chili fries find their way to a blender and...[Food Network]