The BEST episodes of Iron Chef America season 13
Every episode of Iron Chef America season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Iron Chef America season 13!
Based upon the Japanese cult sensation, Iron Chef America carries on the legend of Kitchen Stadium and the famed "secret ingredient." Each week, world-class chefs battle the legendary Iron Chefs of America: Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, Masaharu Morimoto, Jose Garces, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon and Marc Forgione. Alton Brown serves as Commentator, Kevin Brauch as Floor Reporter and Mark Dacascos is Chairman.
#1 - Zakarian vs. Wolen
Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/15/2018
Chicago Chef Lee Wolen busts out of his shell for a battle against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian that's anything but quiet. Judging for this battle are Nancy Silverton and Simon Majumdar. Theme: Clams
#2 - Izard vs. Blamey
Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/23/2018
It's the Chairman's special grill battle, and New York burger master, Chef Victoria Blamey, has a beef with Iron Chef Stephanie Izard. Judges Anthony Anderson and Judy Joo decide which chef makes the grade. Theme: Wagyu Beef Special Condition: Grill Battle (each dish must have a grilled element)
#3 - Guarnaschelli vs. Sutherland
Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/8/2018
Minnesota chef Justin Sutherland brings his contemporary Southern cuisine to Kitchen Stadium in an attempt to fleece Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Susan Feniger and Jonathan Waxman judge the two contenders. Theme: Lamb
#4 - Guarnaschelli vs. Anderson
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/16/2018
Richmond, Virginia's schnitzel queen, Chef Brittanny Anderson, hopes that she doesn't leave Kitchen Stadium feeling blue after battling one of the Chairman's best, Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Antonia Lofaso and Simon Majumdar serve as judges. Theme: Blue Cheese
#5 - Garces vs. Spence
Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/22/2018
Chef Carolynn Spence faces Iron Chef Jose Garces in a crustaceous battle. Judges Lesley Suter and Marcel Vigneron crack into the two chefs' meals. Theme: Crab
#6 - Forgione vs. Dang
Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/10/2018
Vietnamese chef Thai Dang fishes for a win from the Chairman during his battle against Iron Chef Marc Forgione; judges Jonathan Waxman and Tanya Holland determine a winner. Theme: Swordfish
#7 - Zakarian vs. Taymor
Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/3/2018
California Chef Ari Taymor rides a wave of success into Kitchen Stadium and immediately gets to the root of the matter against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian. Theme: Carrots
#8 - Zakarian vs. Darin
Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/1/2018
Chef Fernando Darin is bringing international flair to his culinary contest with Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian to see who chef chokes. Anya Fernald and Lolis Eric Elie sit in judgment. Theme: Artichokes
#9 - Guarnaschelli vs. Williams
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/17/2018
Boston Chef Douglass Williams makes the most of a little vegetable in a battle against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. Ming-Na Wen and John T. Edge will determine which chef triumphs. Theme: Peas
#10 - Izard vs. Battes
Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/24/2018
Chef Erik Battes -- a fruit of Iron Chef Morimoto's culinary tree -- applies modern takes to an ancient ingredient in a battle against Iron Chef Stephanie Izard. Michael Voltaggio and Ching-He Huang will determine the winner of this fierce competition. Theme: Olives