The BEST episodes of Iron Chef America season 9

Every episode of Iron Chef America season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Iron Chef America season 9!

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: 6/19/2025Network: Food NetworkStatus: Ended

9.67

3 votes

#1 - Flay vs. Christensen

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/24/2011

Theme : Chum salmon Raleigh Chef Ashley Christensen battles Iron Chef Bobby Flay in Kitchen Stadium.

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9.00

3 votes

#2 - Garces vs. Solomonov

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/30/2011

Theme : Passion fruit It's a Philadelphia showdown as Chef Michael Solomonov takes on Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will Kitchen Stadium be filled with brotherly love, or sibling rivalry?

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9.00

1 votes

#3 - Cora vs. Schneider

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/10/2011

Theme : Leg of lamb Challenging Chef David Schneider channels his inner Ares as he enters Kitchen Stadium to battle Iron Chef Cat Cora in a showdown of Greek cuisine. Who's cuisine will reign supreme?

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9.00

3 votes

#4 - Garces vs. Paley

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2011

Theme : Radish Challenging Chef Vitaly Paley abandoned a career behind the piano for a career behind the burners. Will he play a song of victory against Iron Chef Garces?

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9.00

1 votes

#5 - Symon vs. Mooking

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/29/2011

Theme : Hot dogs Toronto chef Roger Mooking ("Everyday Exotic") battles Iron Chef Michael Symon in Kitchen Stadium.

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8.91

33 votes

#6 - Garces vs. Medina

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/13/2011

Theme : Mexican chocolate Mexico City native Chef Julian Medina enters Kitchen Stadium to challenge the master of Latin food, Iron Chef Jose Garces. Which chef has the flavor, and which will fall flat?

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8.67

3 votes

#7 - Flay vs. Stein

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/15/2011

Theme : Mussels Chicago chef Todd Stein is the challenger against Iron Chef Bobby Flay.

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8.50

2 votes

#8 - Forgione vs. Cantrel

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/23/2011

Will Chef Cantrel take down the newly crowned Iron Chef Mark Forgione?

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8.50

4 votes

#9 - Forgione vs. Cooper

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/28/2010

Chef RJ Cooper of Vidalia Restaurant in Washington, D.C., enters Kitchen Stadium to face Marc Forgione in his first battle as an Iron Chef. Will Chef Cooper take advantage of first-time jitters, or will he help the new Iron Chef kick off a reign of domination? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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8.50

2 votes

#10 - Cora vs. Carter

Season 9 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/4/2011

Theme: Okra

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8.50

4 votes

#11 - Symon/Burrell vs. Cora/Irvine

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/2/2011

Theme : Deep freeze (multiple courses with a specified ingredient, containing a frozen element) Michael Symon and Anne Burrell team up to take on Cat Cora and Robert Irvine.

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8.33

3 votes

#12 - Flay vs. Hughes

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/9/2011

Cooking Channel host Chuck Hughes battles Iron Chef Bobby Flay.

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8.17

6 votes

#13 - Morimoto vs. Pasternack

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/1/2011

Theme : Wreckfish New York chef David Pasternak and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto square off in Kitchen Stadium.

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8.00

1 votes

#14 - Flay vs. Staib

Season 9 - Episode 19 - Aired 10/2/2011

Theme: Short Ribs

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7.22

32 votes

#15 - Symon vs. Hearst

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/6/2011

Theme : Mozzarella Chef Emma Hearst is the youngest challenger ever to enter Kitchen Stadium! She challenges old pro Iron Chef Michael Symon. Will youth and exuberance trump age and experience?

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7.18

33 votes

#16 - Morimoto vs. Sedlar

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/20/2011

Theme : Quail Chefs: Chef John Rivera Sedlar and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto square off.

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7.06

32 votes

#17 - Symon vs. Johnson

Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/31/2011

Theme: Cucumber

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6.00

1 votes

#18 - Flay vs. Knibb

Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 11/27/2011

West coast chef, Jason Knibb challenges Bobby Flay to a special seafood showdown. Whose cuisine will reign supreme?

0.00

0 votes

#19 - Morimoto vs. Tila

Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/7/2011

Theme: Seaweed

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0.00

0 votes

#20 - Garces vs. Casella

Season 9 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/28/2011

Theme: Hawaiian Snapper

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0.00

0 votes

#21 - Forgione vs. Wong

Season 9 - Episode 20 - Aired 10/23/2011

Theme: Halloween candy