Chopped (2009)

Episode Overview

In a thrilling preliminary round of a special five-part tournament celebrating Julia Child's remarkable legacy, four chefs channel their culinary heroes. With the esteemed Isabella Rossellini as a guest judge, the stakes are higher than ever. In the appetizer challenge, they face an unconventional chicken cut and a potato element that would likely have shocked Julia. The entrée segment draws inspiration from her classic cassoulet, while a giant egg spells disaster for two contestants in the dessert phase. The victor of this fierce battle will advance to the tournament's grand finale!