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The Worst Episodes of Iron Chef

Every episode of Iron Chef ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Iron Chef!

Worst episode
S6E7 Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II
6.814 votes
Best episode
S7E39 King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 2
9.27 votes
Top season
Season 7
8.6avg
Binge time
6d 5h
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Iron Chef Season 6 Episode 7 - Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II
    6.8/10(14 votes)

    S6:E7

    Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Iron Chef Season 6 Episode 15 - Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots Battle)
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    S6:E15

    The challenger is a stubborn chef descended from a long line of Tokyo dwellers. Restaurants run in his family. Iron Chef Japanese will have his hand's full facing such a strong tradition. It's traditional Japanese versus neo-Japanese cooking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Iron Chef Season 1 Episode 2 - Michiba VS Kobayakawa Yousei (Foie Gras Battle)
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E2

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Iron Chef Season 1 Episode 10 - Ishinabe vs Jacques Borie (Chicken Battle)
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    S1:E10

    A special battle for Christmas. The challenger is a winner of the prestigious MOF award in France. The Iron Chef is the first Iron Chef French, Yutaka Ishinabe. This is the only Ishinabe episode, and the only episode from the first year broadcast on Food Network. Judges: Yasuo Tanaka (Novelist), Mai Kitajima (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Iron Chef Season 1 Episode 1 - Ishinabe vs. Maruyama Takeshi (Salmon Battle)
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Iron Chef Season 6 Episode 11 - Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice Battle)
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    S6:E11

    The challenger is a master at using oils in his Chinese cooking. This is Morimoto's second battle. Can the secrets of Chinese cuisine beat the innovations of Iron Chef Japanese?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Iron Chef Season 6 Episode 9 - Sakai vs Kondo Motohito (Girls' Festival)
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    S6:E9

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 33 - Michiba vs Keiji Nakazawa (Corn Battle)
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S2:E33

    Considered the bad boy of French cooking, Keiji takes on Michiba in a battle of culinary rebels. The challenger earned the nickname Hound Dog after a 2 hour argument with Joel Robuchon about his food. He has over 10,000 recipes written down in French. He writes in French, thinks in French, and even says he dreams in French. Judges: Yasushi Akimoto (Song Writer), Julie Dreyfus (Actress),Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Iron Chef Season 3 Episode 19 - Sakai vs Isao Yanagidate (Caviar Battle)
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    S3:E19

    Old versus new French cuisine, Club Mistral versus Club des Trentes--a complicated battle deserves a high end ingredient.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 48 - Michiba vs Hiroshi Furusho (Turkey Battle)
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S2:E48

    The challenger is a favorite of the manager of the Yakult Swallows baseball team. He is the chef at the hotel where they stay when they come to Osaka to play the Hanshin Tigers. He was once the head chef at the Japanese embassy to Morocco. He is skilled at preparing Cajun food. Many members of the Yakult Swallows are present to watch the battle. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 20 - Chen vs Kiyoshi Takahashi (Carrot Battle)
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S2:E20

    It's a rematch from the World Chinese Cooking contest. Kiyoshi won 3rd, but Chen won 2nd. This time it's war. Judges: Yasushi Akimoto (Songwriter/Producer), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 22 - Michiba vs Katsumi Hanato (Sweetfish Battle)
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S2:E22

    Kandagawa brings his apprentice to kitchen stadium for a sweetfish battle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Iron Chef Season 6 Episode 10 - Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle)
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S6:E10

    Pinchiorri, the perfectionist, was a female chef in the 70's who combined French and Italian cooking techniques. Iron Chef Kobe was her apprentice. Angelo Paracucchi was also working to revolutionize Italian cooking. His star pupil, Mario Frittoli, is a master chef and today's challenger. These 2 students of Italian masters will face off in battle broccoli.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Iron Chef Season 6 Episode 12 - Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl Battle)
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S6:E12

    Tomoji Ichikawa is a French superchef in Japan. He has traveled and trained extensively in France under Pierre Troisgros. Iron Chef French will have his hands full in this battle, specially designed around Wedgewood china. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr House Member), Kuniko Asagi (Actress), Masumi Okada (Actor), Kazuko Hosoki

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 15 - Sakai vs Mario Nakagawa (Lamb Battle)
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E15

    Sakai must face a former apprentice. Which will prevail - Sakai's traditional methods or Nakagawa's nouveau "third wave" style? Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 21 - Michiba vs Kuniyuki Ishikawa (Natto Battle)
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E21

    Fermented soy beans are the featured ingredient in this battle between two master chefs. The challenger is a certified Maestro of the the Japanese Cuisine Seminar Group, a Japanese chefs organization that has over 20,000 members. Michiba is also a certified Maestro and the leader of the group. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Ristuko Tanaka (Actress), Masaaki Hirono (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 23 - Sakai vs Yuji Wakiya (Sea Urchin Battle)
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E23

    Sea Urchin provides a young chef the chance to revolutionalize Chinese cooking. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 37 - Sakai vs Sotetsu Fuji (Yam Potato Battle)
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E37

    Kitchen stadium becomes a temple of food as for the first time a Buddhist Priest enters for Battle: Yam

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 38 - Chen vs Takashi Saito (Prawn Battle)
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E38

    Chen must face a man who was his father's trusted apprentice. When they both prepare his father's signature dish, who will win?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Iron Chef Season 3 Episode 46 - Sakai vs Bruno Ménard (Escargot Battle)
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E46

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 16 - Michiba vs Yukio Hattori (Truffle Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E16

    Commentator Dr. Hattori issues a challenge to Michiba and is rewarded with an incredible secret ingredient. Judges: Joel Robuchon (Chef), Mai Kitajima (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 18 - Sakai vs Hiromi Funatsu (Bonito Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E18

    Sakai faces the first sushi master in a fish battle for the ages. Judges: Daijiro Hashimoto (Governor of Kochi), Mai Kitajima (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 24 - Chen vs Masahiko Miyamoto (Milk Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E24

    The challenger has been the top chef at one of Japan's 3 star French eateries. Judges: Kazuyoshi Okuyama (Director), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 29 - Sakai vs Mitsuru Saitoh (Beef Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E29

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 30 - Michiba vs Yasuhiko Yoshida (Eel Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E30

    Kandagawa sends another apprentice to take down the Iron Chef in this slippery battle eel. If this challenger does not defeat Michiba, Kandagawa himself will come to Kitchen Stadium to challenge the Iron Chef. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II" is the worst rated episode of Iron Chef. It scored 6.8/10 from 14 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on February 20, 1998.

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