Chopped After Hours

Episode 2

After Hours Ultimate Champions

No longer just watching, Chopped judges are taking over the kitchen

Episode 3

Teens, Leftovers and Pigs Feet

Chopped judges triumph over baskets that had chef contestants flummoxed.

Episode 4

Trash Fish, Breakfast, Spicy

Chopped judges are ready for anything. Marc Murphy's "chef cam" shows a new angle, breakfast unites the boys until Ted Allen throws ingredients at Scott Conant, and Maneet Chauhan's title of Maestro of Spice is put on the line.

Episode 5

Rock Stars, Lamb, Late Night

In the Chopped judges' first round, they revisit a dessert basket. In round two, a rack of lamb offers them a chance to show off their skills. In the final round, they find creative ways to include late-night-themed ingredients.

Episode 6

Short Order, Celebrity Finale

Chopped judges try to tame sugary kid favorites. Churros and champagne figure as Alex Guarnaschelli and Marc Murphy tackle celebrity tournament ingredients. Once Scott Conant perfects his hair, he takes on a whole suckling pig.

Episode 7

Carnival, Thanksgiving

Geoffrey Zakarian hosts as Ted Allen and the judges face a carnival-themed basket full of fried snacks. Alex Guarnaschelli speaks up when she notices someone forgot an item, then the chefs tear into Thanksgiving ingredients.

Episode 8

Halloween, Grandma, Meatball

Chopped judges must work "watermelon brains" and chocolate-covered bugs into Halloween desserts. Trash-talk and ingredient thievery ensue as they tackle Grandma's meatloaf. French custard proves tricky to work into appetizers.

Episode 9

Bizarre, April Fools', BBQ

Chopped judges face goat heads in round one. In round two, they must make sense of ingredients in disguise. In round three, they take on ingredients from a barbecue competition.

Episode 10

Halloween, Striped Bass, Pizza

The Chopped judges must use creepy, bloody and slimy foods, striped bass and pizza to create culinary masterpieces.