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Iron Chef is a Japanese television cooking show produced by Fuji Television. The series, which premiered on October 10, 1993, is a stylized cook-off featuring guest chefs challenging one of the show's resident "Iron Chefs" in a timed cooking battle built around a specific theme ingredient. The series ended on September 24, 1999, although occasional specials were produced until 2002. The series aired 309 episodes. Repeats are regularly aired on the Cooking Channel in the United States and on Special Broadcasting Service in Australia. Fuji TV will air a new version of the show, titled Iron Chef, beginning in October 26, 2012.
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Episode 1 - Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)
Release Date: 1996-01-031995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)
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Episode 2 - Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)
Release Date: 1996-01-051995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)
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Episode 3 - Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)
Release Date: 1996-01-12 -
Episode 4 - Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)
Release Date: 1996-01-19 -
Episode 5 - Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)
Release Date: 1996-01-26 -
Episode 6 - Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)
Release Date: 1996-02-02 -
Episode 7 - Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)
Release Date: 1996-02-09St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle
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Episode 8 - Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)
Release Date: 1996-02-16As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French.
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Episode 9 - Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)
Release Date: 1996-02-23 -
Episode 10 - Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)
Release Date: 1996-03-01In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.
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Episode 11 - Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)
Release Date: 1996-03-08 -
Episode 12 - Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)
Release Date: 1996-03-15 -
Episode 13 - Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)
Release Date: 1996-03-22Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
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Episode 14 - Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)
Release Date: 1996-03-29Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?
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Episode 15 - France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle)
Release Date: 1996-04-05Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy
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Episode 16 - France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)
Release Date: 1996-04-12Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy
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Episode 17 - Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)
Release Date: 1996-04-19 -
Episode 18 - Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)
Release Date: 1996-04-26The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.
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Episode 19 - Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)
Release Date: 1996-05-03 -
Episode 20 - Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)
Release Date: 1996-05-10Morikawa's restaurant, Cay, is said to have pioneered Thai food in Japan. His patrons include Stephen Hawking and Yoko Ono. Can Chen beat him at his own game?
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Episode 21 - Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)
Release Date: 1996-05-17 -
Episode 22 - Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)
Release Date: 1996-05-24The challenger is the chief instructor of culinary skills at Hattori Nutrition College and was recommended by Dr. Hattori to be the new Iron Chef Japanese after Michiba retired.
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Episode 23 - Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)
Release Date: 1996-05-31 -
Episode 24 - Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)
Release Date: 1996-06-07The challenger is one of the three best chefs in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. His restaurant has won numerous awards at national competitions. He will be the first challenger from Hokkaido to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He opened his award winning restaurant at the age of 27. Judges: Takenori Emoto, Hisako Manda, Yukio Hatoyama, Asako Kishi
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Episode 25 - Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)
Release Date: 1996-06-14 -
Episode 26 - Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)
Release Date: 1996-06-21 -
Episode 27 - Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)
Release Date: 1996-06-28 -
Episode 28 - Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)
Release Date: 1996-07-05 -
Episode 29 - Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)
Release Date: 1996-07-12 -
Episode 30 - Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)
Release Date: 1996-07-19 -
Episode 31 - Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)
Release Date: 1996-07-26 -
Episode 32 - Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)
Release Date: 1996-08-02 -
Episode 33 - Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)
Release Date: 1996-08-09 -
Episode 34 - Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)
Release Date: 1996-08-16 -
Episode 35 - Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)
Release Date: 1996-08-23The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi
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Episode 36 - Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)
Release Date: 1996-08-30The challenger is a famous comedian in Japan. He is also known to be one of the most skilled chefs among entertainers. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, Ichiro Zaizu Asako Kishi
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Episode 37 - Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)
Release Date: 1996-09-06 -
Episode 38 - Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)
Release Date: 1996-09-13 -
Episode 39 - Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)
Release Date: 1996-09-20 -
Episode 40 - Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)
Release Date: 1996-10-04The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi
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Episode 41 - Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)
Release Date: 1996-10-11Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
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Episode 42 - Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)
Release Date: 1996-10-18 -
Episode 43 - Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)
Release Date: 1996-10-25 -
Episode 44 - Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)
Release Date: 1996-11-01 -
Episode 45 - Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)
Release Date: 1996-11-08 -
Episode 46 - Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)
Release Date: 1996-11-15The challenger is the head of a very successful restaurant in New York. The New York Times gave his restaurant 3 stars. His grandfather is Japanese, and spent a lot of time talking to young Wayne about the culture of Japan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Mayuko Takata, Tekenori Emoto, Yukio Hattori
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Episode 47 - Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)
Release Date: 1996-11-22The 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 the kitchen to overcome his small stature. He is known as Ushiwakamaru. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Nagisa Katahira, Tenmai Kanoh, Asako Kishi
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Episode 48 - Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)
Release Date: 1996-11-29The challenger is the owner/chef at a restaurant known as a favorite of Japanese author Shusaku Endo. He trained in France for five years before returning to Japan. He was unhappy with the direction of French cuisine in Japan, so he opened his own restaurant. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Megumi Ooishi, Takao Horiuchi, Asako Kishi
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Episode 49 - Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)
Release Date: 1996-12-06 -
Episode 50 - Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)
Release Date: 1996-12-13 -
Episode 51 - Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)
Release Date: 1996-12-20 -
Episode 52 - Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)
Release Date: 1996-12-31New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)