The BEST episodes of Iron Chef America season 8

Every episode of Iron Chef America season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Iron Chef America season 8!

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.

Last Updated: 2/7/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Ended
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Cora vs. Miranda
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10.00
1 votes

#1 - Cora vs. Miranda

Season 8 - Episode 26 - Aired 10/24/2010

Theme: Bourbon Chef Paul Miranda enters kitchen stadium for the first time to challenge Iron Chef Cat Cora to a culinary showdown. Can Chef Miranda muster the culinary courage to defeat Iron Chef Cora? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Garces vs. Fukushima & Garcia
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#2 - Garces vs. Fukushima & Garcia

Season 8 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/26/2010

Theme: Mahi-Mahi Chefs Katsuya Fukushima and Ruben Garcia of Café Atlantico enter Kitchen Stadium to challenge our newest Iron Chef Jose Garces. As Chefs under Jose Andres, they turn out inventive and unconventional cuisine in Washington, DC. Will their creativity in Kitchen Stadium win the judges over, or will Iron Chef Garces take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Garces vs. Liken
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9.00
1 votes

#3 - Garces vs. Liken

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/9/2010

Theme: Blue cheese Chef Kelly Liken from Vail, Colo., takes on Iron Chef Jose Garces in Kitchen Stadium.

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Symon vs. Fraser
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#4 - Symon vs. Fraser

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/23/2010

Theme: Cauliflower Special Condition: Solo Battle (no Sous Chefs) Neal Fraser battles Michael Symon one-on-one...literally. When challenger chef Fraser dares to enter Kitchen Stadium with no help, Iron Chef Symon answers his daring by doing the same.

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Cora vs. Kostow
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#5 - Cora vs. Kostow

Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/5/2010

Theme: Oatmeal Chef Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Sonoma California enters Kitchen Stadium to take on fellow Californian Iron Chef Cat Cora. Can Chef Kostow delicate treatment of the ingredients earn him a win, or will he face defeat? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.

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Symon vs. Vetri
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1 votes

#6 - Symon vs. Vetri

Season 8 - Episode 25 - Aired 10/17/2010

Theme: Veal Chef Marc Vetri of Philadelphia's Vetri Italian restaurant enters kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon. Will Vetri's treatment of the secret ingredient earn him a win, or will he fall to Iron Chef Symon's cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Morimoto vs. Zakarian
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#7 - Morimoto vs. Zakarian

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/2/2010

Theme: Sardines A culinary battle between New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

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Flay vs. Stone
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8.00
2 votes

#8 - Flay vs. Stone

Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/30/2010

Theme: Skipjack tuna Special Condition: Grill Battle (each dish must have a grilled element) "Take Home Chef" host Curtis Stone challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay.

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Morimoto vs. Wadi
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#9 - Morimoto vs. Wadi

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/24/2010

Theme: Mackerel Minneapolis based chef Sameh Wadi enters kitchen stadium for an exciting battle against Iron Chef Morimoto. Will Chef Wadi's Moroccan inspired cuisine excite the judges and earn him a win, or will Iron Chef Morimoto take home the honor? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Symon vs. Goldman
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#10 - Symon vs. Goldman

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/6/2010

theme: Chocolate and chiles Duff Goldman from Food Network's Ace of Cakes takes on Iron Chef Michael Symon in a culinary showdown. Duff isn't here just to make cakes, he's in it to win it with sweet and savory creations. Will he be able to withstand the heat of Kitchen Stadium, or will he feel the singe of defeat to Iron Chef Symon? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Morimoto vs. Chauhan
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1 votes

#11 - Morimoto vs. Chauhan

Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/4/2010

Theme: Leeks Chicago chef Maneet Chauhan is the challenger against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

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Flay vs. Thiam
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8.00
2 votes

#12 - Flay vs. Thiam

Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/20/2010

Theme: Papaya A culinary battle between Brooklyn-based chef Pierre Thiam and Iron Chef Bobby Flay.

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Morimoto vs. Cohen
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8.00
2 votes

#13 - Morimoto vs. Cohen

Season 8 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/29/2010

Theme: Broccoli New York based Vegetarian Chef Amanda Cohen enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Morimoto. Will her vegetarian delicacies win over the judges, or will Morimoto take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme! -- Theme: Broccoli -- Special Condition: Vegetarian Battle (no meats)

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Garces vs. Lee
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1 votes

#14 - Garces vs. Lee

Season 8 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/7/2010

Theme: Tongue and cheek Kentucky based Chef Edward Lee enters Kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will Chef Lee's contemporary take on American cuisine earn him a win over Iron Chef Garces, or will he leave with a bitter taste of defeat in his mouth? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Symon vs. Crenn
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2 votes

#15 - Symon vs. Crenn

Season 8 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/8/2010

Theme: Yoghurt "Next Iron Chef" alum Dominique Crenn battles Iron Chef Michael Symon.

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Symon vs. Brown
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7.50
2 votes

#16 - Symon vs. Brown

Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/27/2010

Theme: Wahoo New York chef Ed Brown challenges Iron Chef Michael Symon.

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Symon vs. Okuwa
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7.50
2 votes

#17 - Symon vs. Okuwa

Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/4/2010

Theme: Uni Makoto Okuwa, a former sous chef to Masaharu Morimoto, enters Kitchen Stadium for the first time as a challenger and takes on Michael Symon.

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Symon vs. Mendelsohn
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1 votes

#18 - Symon vs. Mendelsohn

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/7/2010

Theme: Prosciutto Food 2 personality Spike Mendelson enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Michhael Symon. Will Spike's flare in the kitchen win over the judges or will he fall flat to Iron Chef Symon's bold cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Symon/Psilakis vs. Carro Twins
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#19 - Symon/Psilakis vs. Carro Twins

Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2010

Theme: Lemons Italian brothers Nicola and Fabrizio Carro enter kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon paired with Chef Michael Psilakis. Will the brothers take down the Michael's with their classic cuisine, or will Symon and Psilakis wow the judges with their paired dishes? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Cora vs. Ballesteros
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2 votes

#20 - Cora vs. Ballesteros

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/21/2010

Theme: Ricotta Chef Julieta Ballesteros enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora. Will Chef Ballesteros' Spanish cuisine win over the judges or will be fall to Iron Chef Cora's Mediterranean and southern cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Morimoto vs. Hines
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2 votes

#21 - Morimoto vs. Hines

Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/1/2010

Theme: Pacific cod Seattle chef Maria Hines is the challenger against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

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Morimoto vs. Marino
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1 votes

#22 - Morimoto vs. Marino

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/10/2010

Theme: Figs Aspen chef Dena Marino enters kitchen stadium to take on acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Will Chef Marino's clean flavors impress the judges enough to take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.

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Garces vs. Yang & Chirchi
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#23 - Garces vs. Yang & Chirchi

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/17/2010

Theme: Hawaiian Moi Seattle based chef Rachel Yang enters Kitchen Stadium to take on the winner of the Next Iron Chef. Will her fusion of Korean and French cuisine win over the judges, or will she fall flat to the newest Iron Chef? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Flay vs. Smith
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#24 - Flay vs. Smith

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/31/2010

Theme: Avocado Candian TV Personality and Chef Michael Smith enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Smith prides himself on his organic and local produce and doesn't disappoint by bringing that to Kitchen Stadium. But will it be enough to overpower Iron Chef Flay's flavorful dishes? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Garces vs. Pomeroy
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#25 - Garces vs. Pomeroy

Season 8 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/12/2010

Theme: Truffles Portland based Chef Naomi Pomeroy enters kitchen stadium to take on the newest Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will she be able to win over the judges with her use of the secret ingredient, or fall flat to Iron Chef Garces' cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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