Chopped: Volume 3

Four champions return to the kitchen via personal invitation from legendary judge Scott Conant. A notorious vegetable is a true test in the appetizer basket. In the second round, one chef hits a major hurdle when an ingredient falls to the floor.

Four returning chefs are put to the test by legendary judge Chris Santos for a chance to compete in the tournament finale with Chris as their sous chef. A beautiful ode to bacon is one of the ingredients in the appetizer basket designed by Chris himself.

Four champions return to the kitchen as favorites of legendary judge Alex Guarnaschelli. In the first round, a French pastry and a richly flavored fish are two pieces of the culinary puzzle that Alex has devised for her special group of competitors.

Four incredible competitors return to the stoves after being hand-picked as favorites by legendary judge Maneet Chauhan. The baskets that Maneet selects for this battle include a signature Nashville flavoring, an Indian dessert and a frozen cocktail.

The best of the best face off! It's a fascinating dynamic as four chefs compete along with legendary judges working as their sous chefs to see who will emerge victorious in the finale fight to win $25,000 in cash, $25,000 for charity and legendary status.

Four chefs bring traditions and pride into play as they celebrate their Hispanic culinary cultures. A sweet surprise and a fungus delicacy make for an interesting appetizer pair, and the chefs honor their families' homelands with great fish entrées.

Four feisty chefs showcase their unique personalities on the plate, but a time-consuming flex threatens one competitor's chances of finishing the first round. Then, the judges get excited over pork and kohlrabi entrées and a fermented dessert ingredient.

Four chefs work with Mediterranean classics to honor their Greek culinary heritage. They feast their eyes on a special cookie which appears to be staring back, get a leg up with their lamb entrées and are inspired by nostalgic favorites for dessert.

Four chefs compete to make a jiggly surprise in the appetizer basket work in their fish dishes. Then, they struggle to use a tasty Middle Eastern condiment correctly in their creations, while an oddly colored fruit meets mooncake in the dessert basket.