Iron Chef
Fine Living (ended 2006)
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Season 8
- Ep 8Morimoto R.A.W.
This expose on the silver Iron Chef follows him on his journey to Philadelphia to open his newest venture. - Ep 7Iron Chef USA: Holiday Showdown
- Ep 6Iron Chef USA: Showdown in Las Vegas
- Ep 5France Showdown Special - Sakai VS Ganiel (Lobster)4/12/96
Part 2 of 2. Chairman Kaga travels with 2 Iron Chefs (both 2nd to their postiion as Iron Chef) to France. - Ep 4France Showdown Special - Nakamura VS Lublans (Salmon)4/5/96
Part 1 of 2. Chairman Kaga travels with 2 Iron Chefs (both 2nd to their postiion as Iron Chef) to France. - Ep 3Kandagwa Toshiro vs. Sakai; Bobby Flay vs. Morimoto (21st Century Battle)
It is the start of a new century and a new millennium. Iron Chef celebrates with two battles. - Ep 2New York Special - Morimoto VS Bobby Flay (Rock Crab)6/26/00
Part 2 of 2. Gordion Elliott acts as the American host as the Iron Chefs face off against Bobby Flay. Donna Hanover and the Zagats judge. - Ep 1New York Battle -- Part 1
When the Zagats (Nina and Tim) invite Iron Chef to New York, all that's left is the decision about which Iron Chef will face super-chef Bobby Flay.
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Season 7
- Ep 26Ishinabe VS Jacques Borie (Chicken)12/19/93
Jacques Borie is a distinguished and award winning chef. In fact, he holds the title of MOF -- Best craft worker in France. - Ep 25Chen VS Ichio Goto (Aori Squid)
The challenger's restaurant has a famously long waiting list. Will he prove his food is worth the wait? - Ep 24Nakamura VS Kenji Motai (Udon Noodles)
Dr. Hattori thought Motai would make a geat Iron Chef Japanese, but he didn't get the job. Instead, the current Japanese Iron Chef will face him in battle. Can he prove the correct choice was made? - Ep 23Sakai VS Tamotsu Takao (Abalone)
It's a French sea battle. - Ep 22Chen VS Shunji Morikawa (Spicy Pineapple)
Spicy Szechuan takes on Tai cooking. Sweet and spicy seems to be the theme. - Ep 21Cod Roe
Nakamura VS Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe)''''Iron Chefs always have difficulty with women chefs. Nanao enters the stadium ready to battle with her affectionate home-cooked meals.''''''Guests (in booth):''Takehiko Bessho (Baseball Commentator)''Kazuko Katoh (Actress)''''''Guests (joining them at the judge's table):''Shinichiro Kurimoto (Former Lower House Member)''Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic) - Ep 20Chen VS Gyobun Hou (Lettuce)
A leafy battle ensues for the chopping ages. - Ep 19Egg
NakamuraVS Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg)''''The rookie Iron Chef participates in his 3rd challenge. ''''''Guests (in booth):''Kunio Murai (Actor)''Keiko Masuda (Actress)''''''Guests (joining them at the judge's table):''Shinichiro Kurimoto (Former Lower House Member)''Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic) - Ep 18Spinach
Chen VS Katsuaki Mori (Spinach)''''Finally, an Italian master visits Kitchen Stadium. The challenger is also well decorated-- "Chevalier du Taste-Fromage" France's highest honor for cheese''''Guests (in booth):''Sakuji Yoshimura (Archaeologist)''Hiroko Mita (Actress)''''''Guests (joining them at the judge's table):''Tamio Kageyama (Novelist)''Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic) - Ep 17Nakamura VS Kunbi Lin (Bell Pepper)
These two have ended in a draw before. Can one of them win outright this time? - Ep 16Scallop
Sakai VS Senji Osada''''The challenger is the master of a new French cooking technique--vacuum cooking. - Ep 15Cod Fish3/8/96
Iron Chef Chen Kenichi VS Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Fish)''''It's high tide in Kitchen Stadium as a leading figure in Japanese cuisine challenges Chen.''''Guests (in booth):''Hirofumi Bamba (Singer)''Chizuru Azuma (Actress)''''''Guests (joining them at the judge's table):''Nagisa Ohshima (Film Director)''Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic) - Ep 14Iron Chef Nakamura vs. Kiyoshi Suzuki (Battle Foie Gras)3/1/96
Former Iron Chef Japanese Rokusaburo Michiba has chosen Komei Nakamura of Nadaman as his successor.
The new Iron Chef will be battling Kiyoshi Suzuki. Suzuki is a close friend of Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai and Former Iron Chef French Yutake Ishinabe. He is also a member of the French Culinary Club "Club des Trentes."
The theme ingredient is Foie Gras. In French, this means "fat liver." This kind of liver normally comes from, but not limited to poultry such as chicken, duck, and geese. The intention for this ingredient is to identify Michiba's reasons for selecting Nakamura to succeed. Michiba used this ingredient in his debut battle and created a stunning culinary miracle in a broth dish.moreless - Ep 13Shiitake Mushrooms2/23/96
Chen VS Takaya Nakazawa''''The challenger is an expert in vegetarian, Chinese cooking. Featuring shiitake mushrooms as the secret ingredient.''''Guests (in booth):''Judy Onng (Singer)''Tsurutaro Kataoka (Actor)''''Guests (joining them at the judge's table):''Tamio Kageyama (Novelist)''Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic) - Ep 12Leek2/16/96
Sakai versus Jinichi Tateyama''''Kandagawa sends Tateyama to battle Sakai. It's an interesting choice because Sakai was Tateyama's mentor in French cuisine. - Ep 11Chocolate Pear2/9/96
Sakai versus Seiji Yanagi''''In the Valentine's Day special, an award winning pastry chef takes on Sakai. - Ep 10Chen VS Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpion Fish)
The challenger is from the seaside, and the theme ingredient is a dangerous looking fish from the sea. - Ep 9Sakai VS Ushimaru Hidetoshi (Curry Powder)1/19/96
Curry powder is difficult, especially for the French chef. - Ep 8Dry Abalone1/12/96
Chen versus Gao Jinyi''''Jinyi, head chef at Taiwan's 'Grand Hotel', takes on Chen in a shellfish showdown. - Ep 7Michiba's Retirement Special (Beef)1/3/96
Part 2 of 2:
Kaga combines the Mr. Iron Chef tournament with Michiba's retirement. Can Chen win on Michiba's big night?
This is Michiba-san's last battle; he will retire after this battle. - Ep 6Michiba's Retirement Special (Beef)
Part 1 of 2: Kaga combines the Mr. Iron Chef tournament with Michiba's retirement. Can Chen win on Michiba's big night?
This is Michiba-san's last battle; he will retire after this battle. - Ep 5Chicken (Mr. Iron Chef 1995)12/22/95
Sakai versus Chen''''Chairman Kaga always has a twist, this time he demands that two Iron Chefs face each other. The winner will face last year's Mr. Iron Chef--Michiba. - Ep 4Sakai VS Phillipe Groult (Oyster)12/15/95
The respected head chef of L'Amphycles tries to defeat Sakai in an oyster onslaught. - Ep 3Sakai VS Ota Tadamichi (Octopus)12/8/95
The vice president of Japan's Chef Association engages in a battle for the ages. - Ep 2Chin VS Miyamoto Shozo (Carp)12/1/95
Challenger Miyamoto Shozo challenges Iron Chef Chen in a szechuan and shanghai battle between best friends. - Ep 1Sakai VS Bruno Menard (Escargot)11/24/95
Sharp chef Menard has a pointed approach to cooking.
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Season 6
- Ep 26Sakai VS Kandagawa Toshiro (Lotus Root)11/17/95
In a special battle, Sakai takes on Kandagawa Toshiro, the 100th challenger in Kitchen Stadium. - Ep 25Chen VS Ikegawa Kiyotaka (Kenagi Crab)11/10/95
The challenger is used to battles. Former, sumo wrestler Ikegawa Kiyotaka, enters a new stadium--one with a kitchen in it. - Ep 24Chin VS Hagiwara Masahiko (Freshwater Shrimp)11/3/95
This shrimp battle is anything but small. - Ep 23Sweet Potato10/27/95
Michiba versus Rin Kunbi''''The potato battle leads to this sweet tie breaker. - Ep 22Michiba VS Lin Kunbi (Potato)10/20/95
Where will this potato lead? Perhaps, to somewhere a little sweeter. - Ep 21Sakai VS Nakajima Sadaharu (Rice)10/13/95
A sticky rice battle leads to some tasty dishes. Rice Salad with salmon and melon versus Abalone rice--which cuisine will win? - Ep 20Chen VS Fujiwara Tsugio (Sea Cucumber)9/22/95
Chen must take on someone who is imminently qualified, the managing director of the Chinese Chef Association. - Ep 19Sakai VS Philippe Aubron (Crayfish)9/15/95
The chairman introduces the challenger from Provence. Can his elegant dishes make crawfish look good? - Ep 18Michiba VS Noda Minoru (Matsutake Mushrooms )9/8/95
Noda Minoru has travelled from California to challenge the Iron Chefs. Will his snapper defeat Michiba's prawns? - Ep 17Sakai VS Joel Bruant (Salmon)9/1/95
Should Sakai be replaced as Iron Chef? Joel Bruant believes that if he wins, he should be the New Iron Chef--French. - Ep 16Chen VS Takemasa Yoshiko (Clams)8/25/95
Female chef Takemasa Yoshiko is a perfectionist. She will only cook with fish caught with a rod to prevent bruising. With clams this isn't an issue, but can this perfect chef beat Chen? - Ep 15Michiba & Sakai VS The Salvatore Brothers (Tomato)8/18/95
Tag Team Battle! Two Iron Chefs vs 2 Italian Brothers in the battle of the tomato. - Ep 14Michiba VS Kaji Kenji (Salt-Cured Plums)8/11/95
Traditional Japanese chefs battle it out with an exotic ingredient (at least by American standards). The challenger is a fast rising phenom from Kyoto. - Ep 13Chin VS Hisama Hirano (Sea Urchin)8/4/95
Cooking celebrity Hisama Hirano enters kitchen stadium as a well established TV chef. He comes with a bevy of beauties and an arsenol of cutting edge cooking techniques. - Ep 12Sakai VS Shinichi Suematsu (Eggplant)7/28/95
The nature-loving challenger hails from Nara and is well-known for his Italian dishes. - Ep 11Chin VS Li Jinlun (Swallow's Nest)7/21/95
The challenger is a "master of Cantonese food" from the Mandarin hotel. - Ep 10Sakai VS Noda Yukihiro (Sweetfish)7/14/95
The returning challenger is an expert at creating formal Japanese cuisine at Omino Restaurant in Tokyo. - Ep 9Sakai VS Takayoshi Kawai (Sole)7/7/95
The second challenger from Club Mistral is out to win the "sole" of kitchen stadium. - Ep 8Chin VS Noda Yukihiro (Sardine)6/23/95
This challenger is the protegee of a celebrity chef. Will being a famous apprentice be enough to convince the judges that sardine mousse is the way to go? - Ep 7Michiba VS Sou Akaboshi (Watari Crab)6/16/95
In this blue crab battle, a favorite chef of the royal family attempts to secure his place in kitchen stadium history. - Ep 6Sakai VS Okabe Kazutaka (Lamb)6/9/95
Club Mistral wants a rematch against the Iron Chef, convinced the caviar battle should have gone their way. - Ep 5Sakai VS Omiya Masao (Green Onion)6/2/95
The first ever diner cook is also a classically trained French cook. Will the secret ingredient bring the chefs to tears? - Ep 4Michiba VS Joh Etsuo (Broccoli)5/26/95
How will the challenger (the king of sauces) deal with broccoli? - Ep 3Sakai VS Nakadate Isao (Caviar)5/12/95
Old versus new French cuisine, Club Mistral versus Club des Trentes--a complicated battle deserves a high end ingredient. - Ep 2Chin VS Myung Sook Lee (Liver)5/5/95
Myung Sook Lee has 2 positions to defend--the 1st Korean cuisine chef and female chefs everywhere. - Ep 1Michiba VS Tamano Keisuke (Tilefish)4/28/95
Former challenger Kandagawa sends Keisuke to do his bidding. Egos, reputations, and the championship are all on the line.
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Season 5
- Ep 22Sakai VS Santo Kunio (Clam)4/21/95
The challenger is from the Atami region of Japan. - Ep 21Chin VS Chou Chiyo (Tofu)4/7/95
The challenger has the power of Kobe behind him. - Ep 20Chin VS Shimazu Tetsutoshi (Squid)3/10/95
The challenger is the first pizza expert to enter kitchen stadium. What pizzas can he create from squid? - Ep 19Michiba VS Zeityen Wan (Egg)3/3/95
The challenger makes magical noodle dishes. Can the Iron Chef avoid getting 'egg' on his face? - Ep 18Sakai VS Komine Toshihiro (Asparagus)2/24/95
Sakai faces a challenger known as "Mr. Gourmet." Komine is a world-class vegetable chef, who feels right at home with the secret ingredient. - Ep 17Chin VS Hashimoto Kunishiko (Taro Potato)2/17/95
Kunishiko is a beloved student of the masters of Japanese cuisine. - Ep 16Michiba VS Suzuki Masuo (Matsuba Crab )2/10/95
Suzuki is from the restaurant, KIHACHI, a place Michiba used to visit for inspiration! - Ep 15Chen VS Yoshie Tobe (Soy Bean)2/3/95
Battle of the sexes: Kandagawa, rival faction leader, brings a female challenger. - Ep 14Sakai VS Kondo Fuyuko (Chocolate & Apple)1/27/95
Kondo is the 4th woman challenger totake on Sakai. This time the dessert battle is best suited for Valentine's Day. - Ep 13Chinese Cabbage1/20/95
Chen vs. Hisao Odachi''''Odachi is the founder of a relatively unknown style of cooking. How will Chen fare against his innovative cooking techniques? - Ep 12Sakai VS Yamada Kouji (Beet)1/13/95
Yamada left Tokyo University to train as a chef. Sakai has his mentor in the audience. Diverse factors influence this beet battle. - Ep 11Chen VS Nakagawa Toshiyuki (Mochi Rice)1/6/95
Iron Chef Chen must battle the challenger and the traditional Japanese rice that the Chairman has chosen as a secret ingredient. - Ep 10Sakai VS Waki Masayo (Strawberry Dessert Holiday Battle)12/16/94
Christmas day brings a strawberry battle and a female competitor. Sakai has a poor track record against women competitors. Will victory be his Christmas present? - Ep 9Michiba VS Furushyou Hiroshi (Turkey)12/9/94
The challenger represents the group "Yakults Swallows". - Ep 8Chen VS Nakagawa Toshikatsu (Noodles )12/2/94
A Chinese battle for the ages--Chen looks concerned by his challenger. - Ep 7Sakai VS Kawasaki Seiya (Quail)11/25/94
Quail is the perfect secret ingredient...for the challenger. Can Sakai compete against this master of wild game cooking? - Ep 6Michiba VS Umemiya Tatsuo (Mackerel)11/18/94
This amateur challenger is still highly qualified to take on the Iron Chef. - Ep 5Michiba VS Kawada Yasuo (Angler)11/4/94
Michiba attacks an apprentice in this angler assault. - Ep 4Chen VS Kobayashi Kouji (Pumpkin)10/28/94
The challenger, a great Italian talent, was thought to have disappeared. He makes his return in a surprise kitchen stadium appearance. - Ep 3Michiba VS Hoi Roi Wing (Shark's Fin)10/14/94
When the unexpected happens in Michiba's kitchen, can he overcome the setback? - Ep 2Sakai VS Takahashi Masamitsu (Matsutake Mushroom)10/7/94
Sakai attempts to use a traditional "Japanese" ingredient in his French cuisine. - Ep 1Chen VS Saito Takashi (Shiba Shrimp)9/30/93
Chen must face a man who was his father's trusted apprentice. When they both prepare his father's signature dish, who will win?
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Season 4
- Ep 26Sakai VS Fujii Soutetsu (Yam)9/23/94
Kitchen stadium becomes a temple of food as for the first time a Buddhist Priest enters for Battle: Yam. - Ep 25Michiba VS Hiroi Tsutomu (Saury fish)9/16/94
Hiroi is a Nouvelle French Chef set to battle cutting edge Japanese master Michiba. - Ep 24Michiba VS Artur Rütter (Bell Pepper)9/9/94
The challenger is a German-born French cuisine specialist. The challenger has trveled through numerous countries collecting recipes and cooking for VIPs. Will his deficiency in the Japanese language hinder his cooking?
Guests (in booth):
Kazuko Katoh (actress)
Guests (joining her at judge's table):
Shigesato Itoi (copy writer)''Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar) - Ep 23Battle Mushrooms9/2/94
Chen VS Hideki Osako
Aguri Suzuki (Race car driver) and Ukyo Katayama (Race car Driver) recommend the hybrid French-Italian challenger.
Osako is a heavyweight contender out to challenge Iron Chef Chinese in this mushroom battle.
Guests (in booth):
Mayuko Takata (Actress)
Guests (joining them at the judge's table):
Sakuji Yoshimura (Egyptian Archaelogist)''Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)'' - Ep 22Battle Potatoes8/26/94
Chen vs. Kobayashi Katsuyo
Chen faces the second female chef in kitchen stadium. She is a television icon to many Japanese housewives. Both chefs enjoy fame. One's an Iron Chef, the other hosts a popular cooking show. Spuds will fly in battle potato.
Guests (in booth):
Mayuko Takata (Actress)
Guests (joining them at the judge's table):
Shinichiro Kurimoto (Former Lower House Member)
''Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)moreless - Ep 21Michiba VS Nazakawa Keiji (Corn)8/19/94
Considered the bad boy of French cooking, Keiji takes on Michiba in a battle of culinary rebels. - Ep 20Sakai VS Kovama Hisohisa (Pike Conger)8/12/94
The challenger is an up and coming talent in Japan's culinary circles. - Ep 19Michiba VS Yoshida Yasuhiko (Eel)8/5/94
Kandagawa sends another apprentice to take down the Iron Chef in this slippery battle eel. - Ep 18Sakai VS Saito Mitsuru (Beef)7/29/94
Beef is the Chairman's choice for this all-out battle. - Ep 17Chen, Michiba VS Joel Bruant, Furutaka Masashi (Sea Bass)7/22/94
Paul Bocuse sends two trusted apprentices to take not one, but two, iron chefs. - Ep 16Sakai VS Shimizu Taadaki (Homard)7/15/94
Shimizu is a sous chef at the world famous Tour D'Argent. Both chefs appreciate the quality of these expensive lobsters. - Ep 15Michiba VS Mera Takasehi (Tuna)7/8/94
Knife skills will be put to the test in battle tuna. The challenger carries one of the longest knives in Japan. - Ep 14Chen VS Tabata Koichi (Eggplant)7/1/94
The challenger is a nomad. He's worked in 200 plus restaurants, so cooking in the new environment of Kitchen Stadium is no challenge. - Ep 13Chen VS Miyamoto Masahiko (Milk)6/24/94
The challenger has been the top chef at one of Japan's 3 star French eateries. - Ep 12Sakai VS Wakiya Yuuji (Sea Urchin)6/17/94
Sea Urchin provides a young chef the chance to revolutionalize Chinese cooking. - Ep 11Michiba VS Hanato Katsumi (Ayu)6/10/94
Kandagawa brings his apprentice to kitchen stadium for a sweetfish battle. - Ep 10Michiba VS Ishikawa Kuniyuki (Natto)6/3/94
Fermented soy beans are the featured ingredient in this battle between two master chefs. - Ep 9Chen VS Takahashi Kiyoshi (Carrot)5/27/94
It's a rematch from the World Chinese Cooking contest. Kiyoshi won 3rd, but Chen won 2nd. This time it's war. - Ep 8Sakai VS Kimura Masatoshi (Duck)5/20/94
Hot-flame Chinese cuisine is the chaallenger's specialty. - Ep 7Sakai VS Funatsu Hiromi (Bonito)5/13/94
Sakai faces the first sushi master in a fish battle for the ages. - Ep 6Chen VS Yamada Hiromi (Cabbage)5/6/94
Italian chef Hiromi is a legend. Can he make legendary courses out of cabbage? - Ep 5Michiba VS Hattori Yukio (Truffle)4/29/94
Commentator Dr. Hattori issues a challenge to Michiba and is rewarded with an incredible secret ingredient. - Ep 4Sakai VS Nakagawa Mario (Lamb)4/22/94
Sakai must face a former apprentice. - Ep 3Chen VS Takahashi Munetaka (Bamboo Shoot)4/15/94
No summary available at this time. Please contribute if you have one. - Ep 2Iron Chefs Spotlight (Chen and Sakai)
- Ep 1Iron Chef Michiba Spotlight
Highlights of Michiba's career.
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