Season 5: Redemption (2012)
Episodes: 8
Star Cast: Mark Dacascos , Alton Brown , Donatella Arpaia , Simon Majumdar ,
Episodes List
Ep.1 Resourcefulness
Air Date: 2012-11-04
These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.
Ep.2 Innovation
Air Date: 2012-11-11
The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.
Ep.3 Simplicity
Air Date: 2012-11-18
Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate
Ep.4 Transformation
Air Date: 2012-11-25
The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.
Ep.5 Risk
Air Date: 2012-12-02
An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.
Ep.6 Fusion
Air Date: 2012-12-09
The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.
Ep.7 Transcendence
Air Date: 2012-12-16
The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.
Ep.8 Passion and Respect
Air Date: 2012-12-23
Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.
