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The Best Episodes of Chopped Season 23

Every episode of Chopped Season 23 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chopped Season 23!

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A high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets “chopped” by our panel of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chopped Season 23 Episode 1 - Every 'Wich Way
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    S23:E1

    This special competition is all about celebrating the sandwich, every "wich" way it may be prepared. The four competitors must get creative, starting with beef brisket appetizer sandwiches, but when two chefs make the same big mistakes, who will move on? The chefs must make entree-worthy sandwiches from pork shoulder and pate. And stacking up dessert sandwiches is so much fun, but what will the two finalists make with Thai curry paste and chocolate-covered espresso beans?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Chopped Season 23 Episode 7 - T.G.I. Fry-Day
    8.7/10(16 votes)

    S23:E7

    It's fry-day in the Chopped Kitchen and the judges will be expecting deep-fried deliciousness on every plate. In the first round, the competitors work with hot dogs and taro root. During judging on the entree round, featuring cookies and cube steak, the judges must debate whether a repeated mistake should warrant one chef's elimination. And an ooey, gooey cake and salted caramel make for some sweet creations in the final round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Chopped Season 23 Episode 2 - Viewers' Choice Ingredients
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    S23:E2

    The mystery baskets were filled with ingredients suggested by fans via social media. The first round was from Twitter; the second from Facebook; and the third from Instagram. Chef Emily and Chef Vandy were in a relationship prior to competing on this episode.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Chopped Season 23 Episode 3 - Chopped, Again!
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    S23:E3

    It's a second chance at victory for four losing chefs seeking redemption. After the chefs make skate and pomegranate molasses appetizers, one chef must endure the indignity of being the first chef re-chopped. In the entree round, the competitors work with a boozy ice cream and an amusingly-named British pudding. In the dessert round, a German tart is a good start.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Chopped Season 23 Episode 4 - Say Cheese!
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    S23:E4

    Cheese is not just a key ingredient for many comfort food classics, it's also the theme for this competition. In the first round, the chefs must make creative use of blue cheese and goats cheese in their appetizer plates. In the entree round, two French cheeses must be used with chicken thighs and garlic scapes. Two ferocious competitors fight the final cheesy course to the very end.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Chopped Season 23 Episode 9 - Let's Do Lunch
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    S23:E9

    In this competition, the usual rounds are replaced with breakfast, lunch and dinner. The morning meal must include tiny eggs and fancy coffee. In the second round, the chefs have to make midday meals featuring lunchbox favorite peanut butter and jelly. A strange turn of events in the dinner round finds one of the competitors searching frantically for an ingredient that has mysteriously vanished from sight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Chopped Season 23 Episode 12 - Judges' Face-Off
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    S23:E12

    It's a friendly competition between friends, when the Chopped judges face off with baskets containing leftover ingredients. In the appetizer round, the chefs must turn tuna noodle casserole into something new. Rice left in a pan and soup saved for later are two of the ingredients in the entree basket. In the dessert round, leftover cake must be turned into something innovative and delicious.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Chopped Season 23 Episode 8 - Amateurs Redemption
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    S23:E8

    It takes a very brave home cook to take on Chopped once, and these amateurs are courageous enough to come back for a second time. In the first round, vegan roast is an ingredient to be reckoned with. In the second round, a small bird and a sugary breakfast item are part of the vexing entree puzzle that the amateurs must solve. Some sweet-and-savory candies and a special spice blend keep the last two competitors on their toes, as they fight to be the last one standing tall as the Chopped Champion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Chopped Season 23 Episode 11 - First Responders
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    S23:E11

    Police officers and paramedics with culinary chops are in the Chopped Kitchen. In the first round, the contestants respond to a basket with hummus chips and ground bison. In the second round, they must jump into action and figure out how to make fiery jawbreakers work with rotisserie chicken. And angel food cake in the final basket is apropos.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Chopped Season 23 Episode 5 - Chocolate Rush!
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    S23:E5

    A surge of excitement is felt in the Chopped Kitchen when the chefs find out that every mystery basket will contain chocolate! In the first round, the chefs must figure out how to make chocolate ingredients work with pork chops. The baskets in the entree round contain beef along with dark chocolate. The two lucky, talented finalists aim to amaze the judges with their milk chocolate and graham cracker desserts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Chopped Season 23 Episode 10 - Fake Cake, Real Stakes
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    S23:E10

    It's a great fake out, when all the basket ingredients are in disguise. Everyone should taste the "chicken wings" in the first basket, which are a secretly sweet item. The "cake" in the second round and "tomato soup" in the dessert basket also require a close inspection. The duplicitous ingredients lead to trouble for all and even more potential for trickery lurks in the pantry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Chopped Season 23 Episode 13 - Big Barbecue Bout
    7.2/10(20 votes)

    S23:E13

    It's a battle for all the carnivores, celebrating the art of barbecue in the Chopped Kitchen. In the first basket, the chefs find a regional barbecue sauce and jumbo shrimp. In round two, the chefs scramble to make delicious pork spare ribs entree. After two savory barbecue courses, the last two chefs must make sweet and hearty desserts with bananas and coconuts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Chopped Season 23 Episode 6 - Double Trouble
    7.1/10(16 votes)

    S23:E6

    Eight chefs comprised of cooking duos have been invited to the Chopped Kitchen to compete in pairs. In the first round, the couples learn to navigate the space together as they make appetizers that include date vinegar and chili garlic coated peas. For the entree round, there is a lively sea critter in the basket as well as some sweet potato patties. And the two cooking couples who make it to the dessert round must come up with some fresh ideas for creme fraiche and port wine.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 23 Ratings Summary

"Every 'Wich Way" is the best rated episode of "Chopped" season 23. It scored 8.9/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/16/2014. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "T.G.I. Fry-Day".