The WORST episodes of Iron Chef America

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

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

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#1 - Flay vs Freitag

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/22/2009

Theme: Alaskan King Crab

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#2 - Morimoto vs. Cantu

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 1/21/2007

Theme : Beets Chicago chef Homaro Cantu challenges Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Judges: Melissa Clarke; Naomi Moriyama; Jeffrey Steingarten.

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#3 - Flay vs. Vinczencz

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 1/1/2007

Theme : Citrus fruit Florida chef Johnny Vinczencz faces off with Bobby Flay. Judges: Pamela Denison; Julie Chen; Ed Levine.

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#4 - Flay vs. Iacovone

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/25/2008

Theme: Langoustine

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#5 - Flay vs. Samuelsson

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/8/2008

Theme: Corn

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#6 - Batali vs. Cosentino

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/22/2007

Theme: Garlic San Francisco chef Chris Cosentino faces Mario Batali. Judges: Ted Allen; Jeffrey Steingarten; Donatella Arpaia.

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#7 - Cora vs. Myers

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/6/2007

Theme: Oysters Los Angeles chef David Myers is the challenger against Cat Cora. Judges: Soledad O'Brien; Mo Rocca; Karine Bakhoum.

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#8 - Symon vs Adjey

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/5/2008

Theme: Sturgeon

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#9 - Flay vs Angerer

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/12/2008

Theme: Beer

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#10 - Cora vs Smith

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/19/2008

Theme: Cheddar Cheese

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#11 - Symon vs Cosentino

Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/26/2008

Theme: Offal

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#12 - Flay vs Tinsley

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/4/2009

Theme: Fresh Beans

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#13 - Symon vs Trabocchi

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/15/2009

Theme: Basil

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#14 - Flay vs. Bull

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 10/8/2006

Theme : Wild boar Bobby Flay faces David Bull.

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#15 - Flay vs. Garces

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/17/2008

Theme: Melon

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#16 - Flay vs. Bowles

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/11/2007

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#17 - Flay vs. Crawford

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/25/2007

Theme: Peanuts

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#18 - Batali/Abou-Ganim vs. Gadsby/Albert

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/4/2007

Theme: Mango Mixologists Tony Abou-Ganim and Bridget Albert compete alongside chefs Mario Batali and Robert Gadsby, respectively, to pair five original dishes with unique drinks.

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#19 - Flay vs. Andres

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/1/2007

Theme: Goat

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#20 - Morimoto vs. Hopkins

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/8/2007

Theme: Sablefish

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#21 - Flay vs. Kelly

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/27/2007

Theme: Cowboy Ribeye A grill-off pits Iron Chef Bobby Flay against New York chef Peter Kelly.

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#22 - Morimoto vs. Cimarusti

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 7/6/2008

Theme: Blackfish

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#23 - Batali vs. Bartolotta

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/1/2008

Theme: Rice

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#24 - Flay vs Ford

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/29/2007

Theme: Blue foot chicken

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#25 - Batali vs Liu

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/5/2007

Theme: Opah

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