Iron Chef

1. S01E01Ishinabe vs. Maruyama Takeshi (Salmon Battle)October 10, 1993—
2. S01E02Michiba VS Kobayakawa Yousei (Foie Gras Battle)October 17, 1993—
3. S01E03Chen vs Indoragori Paulo (Globefish Battle)October 31, 1993—
4. S01E04Chen vs Kudo Toshiyuki (Tofu Battle)November 7, 1993—
5. S01E05Michiba vs Syu Tomiteru (Lobster Battle)November 14, 1993—
6. S01E06Chen VS Tei Kazuhiko (Octopus Battle)November 21, 1993—
7. S01E07Ishinabe vs Muto Masato (Radish Battle)November 28, 1993—
8. S01E08Michiba vs Syu Tomitoku (Crab Battle)December 5, 1993—
9. S01E09Ishinabe VS Oyama Eizo (Banana Battle)December 12, 1993—
10. S01E10Ishinabe vs Jacques Borie (Chicken Battle)December 19, 1993—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 Fr

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Michiba VS Shu Tomitoku (Pork Battle)January 9, 1994—
2. S02E02Chen vs Wan Weiping (Squid Battle)January 16, 1994—
3. S02E03Michiba VS Hoshino Jun (Egg Battle)January 23, 1994—
4. S02E04Michiba VS Tanabe Toshio (Sea Bream Battle)January 30, 1994—
5. S02E05Chin VS Taniguchi Kouichi (Shrimp Battle)February 6, 1994—
6. S02E06Michiba VS Masaki Kazuyoshi (Anago Eel Battle)February 13, 1994—
7. S02E07Chen vs Kandagawa Toshiro (Flounder Battle)February 20, 1994—
8. S02E08Sakai VS Guy Shokr (Oyster Battle)February 27, 1994—
9. S02E09Chen vs Kondo Shinji (Wheat Battle)March 6, 1994—
10. S02E10Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Tomato Battle)March 13, 1994—
11. S02E11Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Scallop Battle)March 20, 1994—
12. S02E12Michiba VS Otakura Hideaki (Cheese Battle)March 27, 1994—
13. S02E13Michiba VS Goto Koichiro (Rice Battle)April 8, 1994—
14. S02E14Chen vs Munetaka Takahashi (Bamboo Shoots Battle)April 15, 1994—The challenger is the first to come from Kyoto. Kyoto-style cuisine has a 1,200 year tradition. The challenger was picked by the chairman of
15. S02E15Sakai vs Mario Nakagawa (Lamb Battle)April 22, 1994—Sakai must face a former apprentice. Which will prevail - Sakai's traditional methods or Nakagawa's nouveau "third wave" style? Judges: Ta
16. S02E16Michiba vs Yukio Hattori (Truffle Battle)April 29, 1994—Commentator Dr. Hattori issues a challenge to Michiba and is rewarded with an incredible secret ingredient. Judges: Joel Robuchon (Chef), M
17. S02E17Chen vs Hiromi Yamada (Cabbage Battle)May 6, 1994—Italian chef Hiromi was a legend. After beset by personal tragedy and financial ruin, he seeks redemption in Kitchen Stadium. Judges: Shini
18. S02E18Sakai vs Hiromi Funatsu (Bonito Battle)May 13, 1994—Sakai faces the first sushi master in a fish battle for the ages. Judges: Daijiro Hashimoto (Governor of Kochi), Mai Kitajima (Actress), Ma
19. S02E19Sakai vs Masatoshi Kimura (Duck Battle)May 20, 1994—Hot-flame Chinese cuisine is the challenger's specialty. Judges: Yasushi Akimoto (Music Producer), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano
20. S02E20Chen vs Kiyoshi Takahashi (Carrot Battle)May 27, 1994—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 (Song
21. S02E21Michiba vs Kuniyuki Ishikawa (Natto Battle)June 3, 1994—Fermented soy beans are the featured ingredient in this battle between two master chefs. The challenger is a certified Maestro of the the J
22. S02E22Michiba vs Katsumi Hanato (Sweetfish Battle)June 10, 1994—Kandagawa brings his apprentice to kitchen stadium for a sweetfish battle.
23. S02E23Sakai vs Yuji Wakiya (Sea Urchin Battle)June 17, 1994—Sea Urchin provides a young chef the chance to revolutionalize Chinese cooking. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress),
24. S02E24Chen vs Masahiko Miyamoto (Milk Battle)June 24, 1994—The challenger has been the top chef at one of Japan's 3 star French eateries. Judges: Kazuyoshi Okuyama (Director), Mayuko Takata (Actress
25. S02E25Chen vs Koichi Tabata (Eggplant Battle)July 1, 1994—The challenger is a nomad. He's worked in 200 plus restaurants, so cooking in the new environment of Kitchen Stadium is no challenge. Judge
26. S02E26Michiba vs Takashi Mera (Tuna Battle)July 8, 1994—Knife skills will be put to the test in battle tuna. The challenger carries one of the longest knives in Japan. Despite his father being ag
27. S02E27Sakai vs Tadaaki Shimizu (Homard Battle)July 15, 1994—Shimizu is a sous chef at the world famous Tour D'Argent. Both chefs appreciate the quality of these expensive lobsters. Judges: Shinichiro
28. S02E28Michiba and Chen vs Joël Bruant and Masafumi Furutaka (Sea Bass Battle)July 22, 1994—Paul Bocuse sends two trusted apprentices to take not one, but two, iron chefs. This is the first time two Iron Chefs have been in Kitchen
29. S02E29Sakai vs Mitsuru Saitoh (Beef Battle)July 29, 1994—
30. S02E30Michiba vs Yasuhiko Yoshida (Eel Battle)August 5, 1994—Kandagawa sends another apprentice to take down the Iron Chef in this slippery battle eel. If this challenger does not defeat Michiba, Kand
31. S02E31Sakai vs Hirohisa Koyama (Pike Eel Battle)August 12, 1994—Still smarting from his challenger's defeat in Sea Urchin Battle, leading gourmet writer Masuhiro Yamamoto sends another contender - Koyama,
32. S02E32Chen vs Katsuyo Kobayashi (Potato Battle)August 19, 1994—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
33. S02E33Michiba vs Keiji Nakazawa (Corn Battle)August 26, 1994—Considered the bad boy of French cooking, Keiji takes on Michiba in a battle of culinary rebels. The challenger earned the nickname Hound D
34. S02E34Chen vs Hideki Ohsako (Mushroom Battle)September 2, 1994—Aguri Suzuki (Race car driver) and Ukyo Katayama (Race car Driver) recommend the hybrid French-Italian challenger. Osako is a heavyweight c
35. S02E35Michiba vs Artur J. Rütter (Bell Pepper Battle)September 9, 1994—The challenger is a German-born French cuisine specialist. The challenger has traveled through numerous countries collecting recipes and coo
36. S02E36Michiba vs Tsutomu Hiroi (Pacific Saury Battle)September 16, 1994—Hiroi is a Nouvelle French Chef set to battle cutting edge Japanese master Michiba.
37. S02E37Sakai vs Sotetsu Fuji (Yam Potato Battle)September 23, 1994—Kitchen stadium becomes a temple of food as for the first time a Buddhist Priest enters for Battle: Yam
38. S02E38Chen vs Takashi Saito (Prawn Battle)September 30, 1994—Chen must face a man who was his father's trusted apprentice. When they both prepare his father's signature dish, who will win?
39. S02E39Sakai vs Masamitsu Takahashi (Matsutake Mushrooms Battle)October 7, 1994—Sakai attempts to use a traditional "Japanese" ingredient in his French cuisine
40. S02E40Michiba vs Xu Peirong (Shark Fin Battle)October 14, 1994—The 50th battle in Kitchen Stadium. The challenger is the best in Hong Kong and considered one of the top three chefs in all of China. He s
41. S02E41Sakai VS Sekihata Katsuyuki (Bread Battle)October 21, 1994—
42. S02E42Chen vs Koji Kobayashi (Pumpkin Battle)October 28, 1994—The challenger, a great Italian talent, was thought to have disappeared. He makes his return in a surprise kitchen stadium appearance.
43. S02E43Michiba vs Yasuo Kawada (Anglerfish Battle)November 4, 1994—Michiba attacks a rising young apprentice from his hometown who critics have nicknamed "Little Michiba", in this angler assault. He uses th
44. S02E44Chen vs Tadashi Sugita (Shanghai Crab Battle)November 11, 1994—
45. S02E45Michiba vs Tatsuo Umemiya (Horse Mackerel Battle)November 18, 1994—An actor known for his cooking skills wants a chance to see what it is like to battle in Kitchen Stadium. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Low
46. S02E46Sakai vs Seiya Kawasaki (Quail Battle)November 25, 1994—Quail is the perfect secret ingredient...for the challenger. Can Sakai compete against this master of wild game cooking?
47. S02E47Chen vs Toshikatsu Nakagawa (Noodle Battle)December 2, 1994—This challenger is the right hand man of famous chef Zhou Tomitoku. He won the bronze medal at the All China Cooking Skills Contest, beating
48. S02E48Michiba vs Hiroshi Furusho (Turkey Battle)December 9, 1994—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
49. S02E49Sakai vs Masayo Waki (Strawberry Battle)December 16, 1994—Christmas day brings a strawberry battle and a female competitor. Sakai has a poor track record against women competitors. Will victory be h
50. S02E50Mr. Iron Chef 1994: PreliminariesDecember 23, 1994—The three battles that make up the "Mr. Iron Chef 1994" tournament. Four challengers battle each other and the winner faces an Iron Chef in

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Mr. Iron Chef 1994: Final (Yellowtail)January 2, 1995—The winner of the Mr. Iron Chef 1994 tournament takes on an Iron Chef.
2. S03E02Chen vs Toshiyuki Nakagawa (Mochi Battle)January 6, 1995—The first challenger of 1995. The challenger heads a restaurant with seating for only 6, but it has hosted entertainers and even Prince and
3. S03E03Sakai vs Koji Yamada (Turnip Battle)January 13, 1995—Yamada left Tokyo University to train as a chef under honourary Iron Chef Ishinabe. Sakai has his mentor in the audience. Diverse factors in
4. S03E04Chen vs Hisao Oidate (Chinese Cabbage Battle)January 20, 1995—
5. S03E05Sakai vs Fuyuko Kondo (Apple & Chocolate Battle)January 27, 1995—Kondo is the 4th woman challenger to take on Sakai. This time the dessert battle is best suited for Valentine's Day.
6. S03E06Chen vs Yoshie Urabe (Soybean Battle)February 3, 1995—Acclaimed chef Toshiro Kandagawa sends the only female chef he has ever taught into Kitchen Stadium.
7. S03E07Michiba vs Masao Suzuki (Matsuba Crab Battle)February 10, 1995—The challenger is the head chef at a restaurant that Iron Chef Michiba himself dines at frequently. Judges: Tamio Kagayama (Novelist), Mayu
8. S03E08Chen vs Kunihiko Hashimoto (Taro Battle)March 3, 1995—
9. S03E09Sakai vs Toshihiro Komine (Asparagus Battle)February 24, 1995—Sakai faces a challenger known as "Mr. Gourmet." Komine is a world-class vegetable chef, who feels right at home with the secret ingredient.
10. S03E10Michiba vs Wang Zhijian (Egg Battle)March 17, 1995—The challenger makes magical noodle dishes. He is one of only 100 chefs to have received recognition as a High Class Technician. He is the y
11. S03E11Chen vs Tetsutoshi Shimazu (Squid Battle)March 10, 1995—The challenger is the first pizza expert to enter kitchen stadium. What pizzas can he create from squid?
12. S03E12Sakai vs Shigeo Yuasa (Cod Battle)March 17, 1995—Shigeo Yuasa uses shocking cooking techniques. His use of test tubes and litmus paper make him seem like a scientist, not a chef. Can Sakai
13. S03E13Hong Kong Special: Pork, Spiny LobsterApril 21, 1995—Two hour special featuring Michiba vs. Shu Chu in Battle Spiny Lobster and Chen vs Ron Waikei in Battle Pork
14. S03E14Chen vs Chiyo Cho (Tofu Battle)April 7, 1995—The Kobe earthquake could not shake this talented female chef, and now she will fight an Iron Chef.
15. S03E15Ishinabe vs Tomoyuki Sawaguchi (Flounder Battle)April 14, 1995—
16. S03E16Sakai vs Kunio Santo (Clam Battle)April 21, 1995—
17. S03E17Michiba vs Keisuke Tamano (Tilefish Battle)May 19, 1995—Former challenger Kandagawa sends Keisuke to do his bidding. Egos, reputations, and the championship are all on the line. This challenger i
18. S03E18Kenichi vs Lee Myong Suk (Liver Battle)May 26, 1995—
19. S03E19Sakai vs Isao Yanagidate (Caviar Battle)May 12, 1995—Old versus new French cuisine, Club Mistral versus Club des Trentes--a complicated battle deserves a high end ingredient.
20. S03E20Chen vs Elio Orsara (Kajiki Tuna Battle)May 19, 1995—
21. S03E21Michiba vs Etsuo Joh (Broccoli Battle)May 26, 1995—How will the challenger (the king of sauces) deal with broccoli? Doc Hattori says his sauces are amazing. He even says he wishes he could t
22. S03E22Sakai vs Katsuo Ohmiya (Onion Battle)June 2, 1995—
23. S03E23Sakai vs Kazutaka Okabe (Lamb Battle)June 9, 1995—
24. S03E24Michiba vs Zeng Mingxing (Blue Crab Battle)June 16, 1995—The challenger is the top apprentice of the Mother of Chinese cooking in Japan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr Lower House Member), Chizu
25. S03E25Chen vs Yukihiro Noda (Sardine Battle)June 23, 1995—
26. S03E26Ishinabe vs Yanagidate Isao (Avocado Battle)June 30, 1995—
27. S03E27Sakai vs Takayoshi Kawai (Sole Battle)July 28, 1995—
28. S03E28Sakai vs Haruyoshi Omino (Sweetfish Battle)July 14, 1995—
29. S03E29Chen vs Li Jinlun (Swallow's Nest Battle)July 21, 1995—
30. S03E30Sakai vs Shinichi Nagamatsu (Eggplant Battle)July 28, 1995—
31. S03E31Chen vs Hisama Hirano (Sea Urchin Battle)August 4, 1995—
32. S03E32Michiba vs Kenji Kaji (Umeboshi Battle)August 11, 1995—The challenger is the head chef in Kyoto. He has mastered the style of Ikama-school of culinary arts. To separate his restaurant from the ot
33. S03E33Michiba and Sakai vs The Cuomo Brothers (Tomato Battle)August 18, 1995—Tag Team Battle! Two Iron Chefs vs 2 Italian Brothers in the battle of the tomato. After growing up in Italy, these brothers started their
34. S03E34Chen vs Yoshiko Takemasa (Short-necked Clam Battle)August 25, 1995—
35. S03E35Sakai vs Joël Bruant (Salmon Battle)September 1, 1995—Bruant returns to Kitchen Stadium to give the Chairman an ultimatum - if he wins, he must replace Sakai as Iron Chef French.
36. S03E36Michiba vs Minoru Noda (Matsutake Mushroom Battle)September 8, 1995—The challenger is the head chef at a members only Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. He watches the Iron Chef episodes that air on TV in Ca
37. S03E37Sakai vs Philippe Aubron (Crayfish Battle)September 15, 1995—
38. S03E38Chen vs Tsuguo Fujiwara (Sea Cucumber Battle)October 28, 1995—
39. S03E39Chin VS Hagiwara Masahiko (Freshwater Shrimp Battle)November 3, 1995—
40. S03E40Sakai vs Sadaharu Nakajima (Rice Battle)November 10, 1995—
41. S03E41Michiba vs Lin Kunbi (Potato Battle)November 17, 1995—The challenger is one of the best in Japan at Fujian-style cooking. He opened the first Fujian-style restaurant in Japan. He is also a sixth
42. S03E42Michiba vs Lin Kunbi Overtime (Sweet Potato Battle)November 24, 1995—Overtime Battle to Potato Battle After 60 minutes of battle, the scores are tied at 71. This may have been the first overtime battle in Kitc
43. S03E43Chen vs Masahiko Hagiwara (Scampi Battle)November 3, 1995—
44. S03E44Chen vs Kiyotaka Ikegawa (Horsehair Crab Battle Battle)November 10, 1995—
45. S03E45Sakai vs Toshiro Kandagawa (Lotus Root Battle)November 17, 1995—100th challenger special
46. S03E46Sakai vs Bruno Ménard (Escargot Battle)November 24, 1995—
47. S03E47Chen vs Sozo Miyamoto (Carp Battle)December 1, 1995—
48. S03E48Sakai vs Tadamichi Ohta (Octopus Battle)December 8, 1995—
49. S03E49Sakai vs Philippe Groult (Oyster Battle)December 15, 1995—
50. S03E50Mr Iron Chef 1995: Chen vs. Sakai (Chicken Battle)December 22, 1995—1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 1

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)January 3, 1996—1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)
2. S04E02Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)January 5, 1996—1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)
3. S04E03Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)January 12, 1996—
4. S04E04Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)January 19, 1996—
5. S04E05Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)January 26, 1996—
6. S04E06Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)February 2, 1996—
7. S04E07Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)February 9, 1996—St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle
8. S04E08Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)February 16, 1996—As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French.
9. S04E09Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)February 23, 1996—
10. S04E10Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)March 1, 1996—In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.
11. S04E11Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)March 8, 1996—
12. S04E12Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)March 15, 1996—
13. S04E13Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)March 22, 1996—Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
14. S04E14Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)March 29, 1996—Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?
15. S04E15France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle)April 5, 1996—Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #
16. S04E16France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)April 12, 1996—Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #
17. S04E17Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)April 19, 1996—
18. S04E18Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)April 26, 1996—The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.
19. S04E19Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)May 3, 1996—
20. S04E20Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)May 10, 1996—Morikawa's restaurant, Cay, is said to have pioneered Thai food in Japan. His patrons include Stephen Hawking and Yoko Ono. Can Chen beat hi
21. S04E21Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)May 17, 1996—
22. S04E22Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)May 24, 1996—The challenger is the chief instructor of culinary skills at Hattori Nutrition College and was recommended by Dr. Hattori to be the new Iron
23. S04E23Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)May 31, 1996—
24. S04E24Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)June 7, 1996—The challenger is one of the three best chefs in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. His restaurant has won numerous awards at natio
25. S04E25Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)June 14, 1996—
26. S04E26Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)June 21, 1996—
27. S04E27Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)June 28, 1996—
28. S04E28Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)July 5, 1996—
29. S04E29Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)July 12, 1996—
30. S04E30Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)July 19, 1996—
31. S04E31Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)July 26, 1996—
32. S04E32Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)August 2, 1996—
33. S04E33Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)August 9, 1996—
34. S04E34Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)August 16, 1996—
35. S04E35Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)August 23, 1996—The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Z
36. S04E36Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)August 30, 1996—The challenger is a famous comedian in Japan. He is also known to be one of the most skilled chefs among entertainers. Judges: Tamio Kageya
37. S04E37Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)September 6, 1996—
38. S04E38Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)September 13, 1996—
39. S04E39Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)September 20, 1996—
40. S04E40Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)October 4, 1996—The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi
41. S04E41Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)October 11, 1996—Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
42. S04E42Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)October 18, 1996—
43. S04E43Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)October 25, 1996—
44. S04E44Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)November 1, 1996—
45. S04E45Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)November 8, 1996—
46. S04E46Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)November 15, 1996—The challenger is the head of a very successful restaurant in New York. The New York Times gave his restaurant 3 stars. His grandfather is J
47. S04E47Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)November 22, 1996—The challenger is the head chef for several hotel kitchens. He lives near the largest fishing seaport in all of Japan. He uses his speed in
48. S04E48Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)November 29, 1996—The challenger is the owner/chef at a restaurant known as a favorite of Japanese author Shusaku Endo. He trained in France for five years be
49. S04E49Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)December 6, 1996—
50. S04E50Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)December 13, 1996—
51. S04E51Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)December 20, 1996—
52. S04E52Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)December 31, 1996—New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Sakai vs Kasahara Hiroshi (Rice Cake Battle)January 10, 1997—
2. S05E02Chen vs Michifude Hiroshi (Dried Scallop Battle)January 17, 1997—The challenger is the 25-year-old son of a prominent Chinese cuisine chef whose restaurant "Kochouran" in Kobe was demolished during the hug
3. S05E03Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Rabbit Battle)January 24, 1997—The challenger is the head chef of a London restaurant that was established in 1798. He is a master of Gibier (wild game) cuisine. Only four
4. S05E04Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Pigeon Battle) OvertimeJanuary 31, 1997—It is only the second overtime battle in the history of Kitchen Stadium. The chefs used most of the supplies and ingredients in the first ba
5. S05E05Nakamura vs Morieda Hiroyoshi (Crab Battle)February 7, 1997—
6. S05E06Chen vs Kou Houkou (Rice Battle)February 14, 1997—The challenger is Premier Chef in China. He is an expert in Fujian Cuisine. This is a battle between two outstanding Chinese chefs.
7. S05E07Sakai vs Shimada Tetsuya (Truffle Battle)February 21, 1997—Club Mistral is back with yet another challenger for Sakai. Shimada trained in France for 5 years before returning to Japan. He hopes to sho
8. S05E08Nakamura vs Yamazaki Tateo (Nattou Battle)February 28, 1997—
9. S05E09Sakai vs Jyo Etsuo (Wine Battle)March 7, 1997—
10. S05E10Chen vs Wakiya Yuji (Papaya Battle)March 14, 1997—
11. S05E11Nakamura vs Mera Takashi (Seaweed Battle)March 21, 1997—
12. S05E12Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Honey Battle)March 28, 1997—
13. S05E13Nakamura vs You Koukan (Hanami Festival)April 11, 1997—This battle does not have a theme ingredient, but it does have a theme. Hanami, or flower viewing, is the theme of this battle. The challeng
14. S05E14Sakai vs Okumura Shinzou (Bamboo Shoot Battle)April 18, 1997—
15. S05E15Chen vs Ootsuki Chihiro (Tomato Battle)April 25, 1997—The challenger is a woman who specializes in the cuisine of Spain. This is a very close battle that is decided by one point. Judges: Tenmei
16. S05E16Sakai vs Sasaki Kiyoyasu (Perch Battle)May 2, 1997—The challenger trained under the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse. (I think he may have been the first Japanese chef that Bocuse trained.)
17. S05E17Nakamura vs Azumaya Norio (Pork Battle)May 9, 1997—The challenger was once a chef at Nadaman, the restaurant where Nakamura currently works. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Kishimoto Kayoko, Hi
18. S05E18Nakamura vs Jillian Harst (Ostrich Battle)May 16, 1997—Despite having had challengers from around the world, Chairman Kaga had not welcomed a chef from Australia. The challenger is the owner/chef
19. S05E19Chen vs Takagi Masao (Duck's Egg Battle)May 23, 1997—Kitchen Stadium has been open for a little more than three and a half years. The last of the original Iron Chefs is Iron Chef Chinese Chen K
20. S05E20Sakai vs Germano Orsara (Ham Battle)May 30, 1997—The brother of the challenger did battle against Chen in a Swordfish battle two years earlier. It is an Italian vs. French battle. Judges:
21. S05E21Nakamura vs Sakane Hisahito (Sea Eel Battle)June 6, 1997—The challenger is the number two man at one of Kandagawa Honten, the main restaurant of Toshiro Kandagawa. He is only 27 years old. Judges:
22. S05E22Kobe vs Hagiwara Masahiko (Pasta Battle)June 13, 1997—Debut battle of Iron Chef Italian Masahiko Kobe. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Masumi Okada (Actor), Kazuko Katoh (Actress), Asako Kishi
23. S05E23Sakai vs Sato Norio (Amberjack - Kampachi Battle)June 20, 1997—The challenger lives on the Izu Peninsula, west of Tokyo. It is a region known for its hot springs and abundant fish. Of course, his dishes
24. S05E24Chen vs Syu Kenchu (Akahata - Grouper Battle)June 27, 1997—The challenger is a top chef from Hong Kong. He has won many cooking competitions. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Saya Takagi, Chai Lam, Asako Kishi
25. S05E25Nakamura vs Kashima Masami (Prawn Battle)July 4, 1997—The challenger trained in France, but he now specializes in Vietnamese cooking. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, Hideki Takahasi, Asako
26. S05E26Sakai vs Ishikawa Toshiyuki (Sea Urchin Battle)July 11, 1997—The challenger started training to be a chef at the age of 15. He earns praise from both Iron Chef Chen and Dr. Yukio Hattori. The Chairman
27. S05E27Chen vs Matsuno Yoshikazu (Mantis Shrimp - Shako Battle)July 18, 1997—The challenger is a sushi chef from Yokohama who is a favorite of famous athletes and entertainers. He entered the sushi world at age the ag
28. S05E28Kobe vs Stephan Tabacchi (Cabbage Battle)July 25, 1997—This is the second battle in Kitchen Stadium for the new Iron Chef Italian, Masahiko Kobe. He lost his first time in action, and the Chairma
29. S05E29Sakai vs Toyoshima Seiji (Milk Battle)August 1, 1997—The challenger is the fourth sent by Club Mistral to take on Iron Chef Sakai. The chef operates a restaurant in Ginza. I think the ladies of
30. S05E30Nakamura Chin vs Sakai Kobe (Watermelon Battle)August 8, 1997—It is summertime, and Chairman Kaga wants to celebrate with a summer festival. The Iron Chefs are divided into two teams: Asia Team (Chen an
31. S05E31Chen vs Souseiko Kawaguchi (Eggplant Battle)August 15, 1997—It is time for the Obon Festival in Japan. (It traditionally takes place in mid-August) The challenger is a buddhist monk who prepares veget
32. S05E32Sakai vs Androsoni Pietro (Melon Battle)August 22, 1997—
33. S05E33Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Potato Battle)August 29, 1997—The challenger is the number one French chef on Kyushu. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 26. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Senri Yamabuki
34. S05E34Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Flatfish Battle) OvertimeSeptember 5, 1997—The challenger is the number one French chef on Kyushu. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 26. The previous battle between these tw
35. S05E35Sakai vs Nakajima Toshiyuki (Cow's Cheek Battle)September 12, 1997—The challenger has declined many invitations from Chairman Kaga to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He heads a French restaurant in Aoyama, Tok
36. S05E36Chen vs Igarashi Miyuki (Cucumber Battle)September 26, 1997—This challenger is the youngest ever to enter Kitchen Stadium. At the young age of 22, she already heads the kitchen of a bustling Chinese r
37. S05E37Kobe vs Imai Fujio (Matsutake Battle)October 3, 1997—The challenger’s restaurant is often visited by Crown Prince Akihito, Princess Masako and Princess Kiko. He started his culinary training at
38. S05E381997 World CupOctober 10, 1997—1997 "World Cup" tournament in Arashiyama. Liu Xikun vs. Nakamura (Beef) and Alain Passard vs. Patrick Clark (Homard Lobster). The winners f
39. S05E39Chen vs Nagasaka Matsuo (Spareribs Battle)October 17, 1997—Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Yoshizumi Ishihara, Keiko Saito, Asako Kishi
40. S05E40Sakai vs Goto Masashi (Prawn Battle)October 24, 1997—
41. S05E41Kobe vs Seki Yuji (Chestnut Battle)October 31, 1997—Iron Chef Kobe is the Prince of Pasta. His challenger tonight is the Prince of Chinese cuisine. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Kazuko Kato, Koki Mit
42. S05E42Nakamura vs Azuma Keiji (Lamb Battle)November 14, 1997—
43. S05E43Chen vs Matsushima Toru (Crab Battle)November 21, 1997—
44. S05E44Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Milt Battle)November 28, 1997—
45. S05E45Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Shrimp Battle) Over TimeDecember 5, 1997—
46. S05E46Nakamura vs Moris Guilett (Scallop Battle)December 12, 1997—
47. S05E47Kobe vs Takagi Yasumasa (Strawberry Battle)December 19, 1997—
48. S05E48Nakamura vs Kandagawa Toshiro (Bony Parts Battle)December 26, 1997—

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Salmon Battle)January 9, 1998—
2. S06E02Kobe vs Fukazu Yasuhiro (Deer Battle)January 16, 1998—
3. S06E03Sakai vs Matsumoto Yoshimasa (Crab Battle)January 23, 1998—
4. S06E04Chen vs Tou Choki (Black Tiger Battle)January 30, 1998—
5. S06E05Sakai vs Sato Fumiaki (Radish Battle)February 6, 1998—
6. S06E06Nakamura Retirement SpecialFebruary 13, 1998—Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
7. S06E07Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part IIFebruary 20, 1998—Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
8. S06E08Morimoto vs Hirayama Yukio (Red Snapper Battle)February 27, 1998—Morimoto’s debut as an Iron Chef brings a difficult challenger—Yukio Hirayama.
9. S06E09Sakai vs Kondo Motohito (Girls' Festival)March 6, 1998—
10. S06E10Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle)March 13, 1998—Pinchiorri, the perfectionist, was a female chef in the 70's who combined French and Italian cooking techniques. Iron Chef Kobe was her appr
11. S06E11Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice Battle)April 4, 1998—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 t
12. S06E12Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl Battle)April 10, 1998—Tomoji Ichikawa is a French superchef in Japan. He has traveled and trained extensively in France under Pierre Troisgros. Iron Chef French w
13. S06E13Chen vs Harada Mitsuro (Spanish Mackerel Battle)April 17, 1998—The challenger is a Master Chef hailing from Kyoto. He, like most Iron Chefs, combines traditional knowledge with cutting edge technique and
14. S06E14Chen vs Shimamura Takashi (Pen Shell Battle)April 24, 1998—The challenger is a seafood expert: he chooses and cooks gifts from the sea masterfully He has apprenticed in the top kitchens of Japan. Whi
15. S06E15Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots Battle)May 1, 1998—The challenger is a stubborn chef descended from a long line of Tokyo dwellers. Restaurants run in his family. Iron Chef Japanese will have
16. S06E16Kobe vs. Yosei Watanabe (Mango Battle)May 8, 1998—The challenger is one of the few Mexican food specialists in Tokyo. He opened the first restaurant dedicated to Latin cuisine. He specialize
17. S06E17Morimoto vs. Yasuhiko Habuchi (Asparagus Battle)May 15, 1998—Andre Pachon is the leader of the French Chef community in Japan. Several of his apprentices have already appeared, but this time Pachon sen
18. S06E18Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Pork Belly Battle)May 22, 1998—The younger sibling of the Liang brothers, rulers of Cantonese cuisine in Japan, faces Iron Chef Chinese.
19. S06E19Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Konnyaku Battle) OvertimeMay 29, 1998—Battle Arum Root.
20. S06E20Sakai vs Kobayashi Kumiko (Mishima Beef Battle)June 5, 1998—The challenger is a woman who knows what she likes. As an elite culinary critic, she also trained at Cordon Bleu and at Taillevent, an elite
21. S06E21Morimoto vs Kenichi Miyanaga (Sweetfish Battle)June 12, 1998—Former Iron Chef Michiba decides that Morimoto needs some helpfinding his feet in Kitchen Stadium, so he recruits his number one sous chef f
22. S06E22Chen vs Kentaro (Potato Battle)June 19, 1998—Japan's culinary media is dominated by today's challenger, a food critic, musician, and graphic artist. The son a of a famous chef and forme
23. S06E23Kobe vs. Yasuhiro Sasajima (Eggplant Battle)June 26, 1998—
24. S06E24Morimoto vs. Takaji Yoshida (Tofu Battle)July 3, 1998—Morimoto fights a traditionalist chef who fills his dishes with nostalgia.
25. S06E25Sakai vs Shimokawa Shuzo (Jinhua Pork Battle)July 10, 1998—
26. S06E26Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt Battle)July 17, 1998—Dubbed the scientist of cooking, the challenger has studied Italian, French and Japanese techniques for over 17 years. He is even praised by
27. S06E27Morimoto vs Kajimoto Takeshi (Abalone Battle)July 24, 1997—
28. S06E28Kobe vs Sakai Miyoko (Blue Crab Battle)July 31, 1998—
29. S06E29Morimoto vs Hirokazu Handa (Giant Eel Battle)August 7, 1998—
30. S06E30Sakai vs Watabe Masanobu (Peach Battle)August 14, 1998—
31. S06E31Chen vs Miyazawa Kaoru (Carp Battle)August 21, 1998—
32. S06E322000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part IAugust 28, 1998—Part 1 of 2: Chen and Sakai gain partners, as Kaga demands a french vs Chinese showdown. The chairman also surprises everyone with 3 theme i
33. S06E332000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part IISeptember 4, 1998—Sakai vs. Chen. Each have a special partner chef assigned by Kaga in a French vs. Chinese showdown.
34. S06E34Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid Battle)September 11, 1998—Sakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".
35. S06E35Chen vs Maruyama Hideki (Sardine Battle)September 18, 1998—
36. S06E36Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Salmon Battle)September 25, 1998—Led by Tadamichi Ohta, the chef who defeated Sakai, the Ohta faction invades Kitchen Stadium to uphold traditional Japanese cuisine. Fuji is
37. S06E37Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna Battle)October 2, 1998—Tasaki is a world champion sommelier who always dreamed of becoming a famed chef. Chairman Kaga decides to grant him his wish.
38. S06E38Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster Battle)October 9, 1998—An American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.
39. S06E39Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal Battle)October 16, 1998—The first female challenger in Kitchen Stadium, the 26 year old Kagata defeated Chen Kenichi. Years later, after studying under Chef Shimamu
40. S06E40Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto Battle)October 23, 1998—One month ago, the Ohta faction "invaded" Kitchen Stadium to fight Morimoto with traditional Japanese cuisine. Their leader, Tadamichi Ohta,
41. S06E41Kobe vs. Kensuke Sakai (Pumpkin Battle)October 30, 1998—
42. S06E42Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury Battle)November 6, 1998—Nagayama was brought in to revive the venerated Tokyo University restaurant Shochiku, and now his old-and-new style will go against an Iron
43. S06E43Chen vs. Hisao Yaginuma (Shanghai Cabbage Battle)November 13, 1998—Chen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.
44. S06E44Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)November 20, 1998—The challenger likes to follow one of the philosophies of Rosanjin: 'never kill the natural flavor of the ingredient.' He is known as the Pr
45. S06E45Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini Battle)November 27, 1998—By the age of 13, Molinari was already a chef at a 3-star restaurant. Now, cultures clash in this mushroom battle.
46. S06E46Sakai vs Hazama Mitsuo (Duck Battle)December 4, 1998—
47. S06E47Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus Battle)December 11, 1998—This octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.
48. S06E48Chen vs Mitsuo Suganuma (Shark Fin Battle)December 18, 1998—
49. S06E49Morimoto vs. Jiro Ogue (Turkey Battle)December 25, 1998—For the 1998 Christmas day battle, the contender is the successor of Alain Chapel, a successful 3 star restaurant owner. Side Note : Christ

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Chen vs Xie Huaxian (Lobster Battle)January 8, 1999—
2. S07E02Sakai vs Koei Kamimura (Codfish Battle)January 15, 1999—
3. S07E03Kobe vs. Costantino Gemmoli (Bell Pepper Battle)January 22, 1999—
4. S07E04Morimoto vs. Hiroyuki Hakogi (Yellowtail Battle)January 29, 1999—Toshiro Kandagawa is not happy with the results from the Ohta Faction challengers so far. Two have tried to defeat Morimoto, and two have fa
5. S07E05Morimoto vs Tetsuji Iio (King Crab Battle)February 5, 1999—The Royal Park Hotel's Grand Chef Mitsuo Shimamura's last two proteges defeated the Iron Chefs. Iio is Shimamura's right hand man, and his s
6. S07E06Kobe vs Tsujiguchi Hironobu (Banana Battle)February 12, 1999—
7. S07E07Sakai vs Senba Toshiya (Oyster Battle)February 19, 1999—
8. S07E08Chen vs Asao Ryozo (Sturgeon Battle)February 26, 1999—
9. S07E09Morimoto Retrospective Part IMarch 5, 1999—The first hour of the Morimoto Retrospective: Michiba & Morimoto tour New York City
10. S07E10Morimoto Retrospective Part II: Morimoto vs Nakamura Komei (Egg Battle)March 12, 1999—The second hour of the Morimoto retrospective.
11. S07E11Sakai vs Koji Hosogai (Oxtail Battle)March 19, 1999—
12. S07E12Morimoto vs Masahara Seiya (Anglerfish Battle)March 26, 1999—
13. S07E13Chen vs Cui Yufen (Chinese Cabbage Battle)April 2, 1999—
14. S07E14Sakai vs. Tohru Komori (Udon Battle)April 9, 1999—While Japanese cuisine tends to tradition-bound. This challenger refuses to be bound by old rules. He respects the basics, but is always loo
15. S07E15Kobe vs. Franco Canzoniere (Tomato Battle)April 16, 1999—A master of Roman cuisine devotes himself to proving that his Italian cuisine is better than the Iron Chef's.
16. S07E16Morimoto vs. Yusuke Yamashita (Cod Roe Battle)April 23, 1999—Morimoto faces the newest challenger from the Ohta faction, who want to prove that the Iron Chef and his innovative cooking methods are too
17. S07E17Morimoto vs. Yamashita Yusuke Overtime (Scallions Battle)April 30, 1999—The Cod Roe battle ended in a tie, leading the chefs to battle with green onions (scallions).
18. S07E18Chen vs Okubo Takeshi (Bean Sprout Battle)May 7, 1999—The Kihachi sends its third challenger into Kitchen Stadium. So far the Iron Chefs have been successful against these well trained chefs. Ca
19. S07E19Sakai vs Michel Husser (Lamb Battle)May 14, 1999—The Iron Chef must face an authentic French chef who is endorsed by some of the top culinary experts of the day. The battle mimics the Sopex
20. S07E20Chen vs Spano Stelvio (Piglet Battle)May 21, 1999—The Iron Chefs have been on a losing streak. The Chairman brings in an up and coming chef who could prove to be very dangerous indeed.
21. S07E21Indonesian Expedition Part IMay 28, 1999—Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia
22. S07E22Indonesian Expedition Part IIJune 4, 1999—Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia
23. S07E23Kobe vs Makoto Osada (Giant Lobster Battle)June 11, 1999—Osada is the head chef of Nangoku-shuka, the Chinese restaurant that brought shark fin soup to Japan. The Prince of Pasta shows up to battle
24. S07E24Morimoto vs Nakazawa Keiji (Sushi Battle)June 18, 1999—The secret ingredient isn't an ingredient at all, but actually a style. The chairman, however, gives the chefs five themes to focus their su
25. S07E25Sakai vs Makio Isao (Black Pig Battle)June 25, 1999—As Sakai battles thoughts of retirement, the rare ingredient is an equalizer between two powerful chefs who were friends in middle school.
26. S07E26Morimoto vs Michael Noble (Potato Battle)July 2, 1999—A Canadian superchef was inspired by an episode he watched. He brings his fine French cuisine to battle Morimoto.
27. S07E27Chen vs Tateno Yuji (Sea Urchin Roe Battle)July 9, 1999—Michiba returns to Kitchen Stadium, this time with his assistant as the competitor he's sponsoring. Yuji Tateno enters Kitchen Stadium prepa
28. S07E28Morimoto vs Tanigawa Yoshimi (Pike Eel Battle)July 16, 1999—Kyoto's Gion festival inspires the Chairman to find a Kyoto cuisine expert. The combatants must create dishes focused on the flavor of the p
29. S07E29Kobe vs. Shoji Yamaoka (Jumbo Mushroom Battle)July 23, 1999—The two chefs battle it out over jumbo mushrooms. The challenger is a mushroom expert, so Kobe has his work cut out for him.
30. S07E30Chen vs Dominique Corby (Foie Gras Battle)July 30, 1999—In this special episode, the 300th competitor enters kitchen stadium. The chairman has Chen face a French challenger with an ingredient that
31. S07E31Chen vs. Dominique Corby Overtime (Asparagus Battle)August 6, 1999—When the 300th challenger entered kitchen stadium, everyone expected an epic battle. This tie breaker is part two of the massive battle.
32. S07E32Kobe vs Sakai Hiroki (Conger Eel Battle)August 13, 1999—The challenger is an Italian chef who has impressed some of the biggest names in Kubuki-za theater. Will he impress the judges in Kitchen St
33. S07E33Morimoto vs Watanabe Akira (Cuttlefish Battle)August 20, 1999—Battle cuttlefish becomes a test of the chefs' seafood knowledge.
34. S07E34Sakai vs Yoshihide Koga (Stingray Battle)August 27, 1999—The sea ray rules the ocean, who will rule the kitchen?
35. S07E35Morimoto vs Shigematsu Ryozo (Sea Bass Battle)September 3, 1999—
36. S07E36King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round One (Tokyo X Battle)September 10, 1999—Two Iron Chefs will enter kitchen stadium, but only one can advance. Chen versus Kobe in a pork battle for the ages.
37. S07E37King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round Two (Bell Pepper Battle)September 17, 1999—Steamed Bell Pepper custard and Bell Pepper Royale with Pike Eel feature in this match between Morimoto and Sakai.
38. S07E38King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 1September 24, 1999—Chen versus Sakai in what is supposed to be the grand finale of the tournament. Both Iron Chefs go all out with dishes like a classic lobste
39. S07E39King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 2October 1, 1999—
40. S07E40King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 3October 8, 1999—Alain Passard vs. Sakai, the winner of the King of the Iron Chef Tournament. The theme is Longgang Chicken. The challenger for this final K

Season 7 ranked & reviewed