Iron Chef
In this stylized Japanese cooking competition, a guest chef challenges a resident master in a timed battle built around a single surprise theme ingredient. With lively commentary and plenty of pageantry, the chefs race to create multiple dishes before a panel tastes and decides the winner.
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Season 4
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E1
Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)
Jan 3, 1996 -
2
E2
Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)
Jan 5, 1996 -
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E3
Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)
Jan 12, 1996 -
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E4
Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)
Jan 19, 1996 -
5
E5
Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)
Jan 26, 1996 -
6
E6
Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)
Feb 2, 1996 -
7
E7
Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)
St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle
Feb 9, 1996 -
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E8
Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)
As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French.
Feb 16, 1996 -
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E9
Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)
Feb 23, 1996 -
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E10
Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)
In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.
Mar 1, 1996 -
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E11
Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)
Mar 8, 1996 -
12
E12
Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)
Mar 15, 1996 -
13
E13
Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)
Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
Mar 22, 1996 -
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E14
Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)
Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?
Mar 29, 1996 -
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E15
France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle)
Chairman 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
Apr 5, 1996 -
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E16
France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)
Chairman 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
Apr 12, 1996 -
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E17
Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)
Apr 19, 1996 -
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E18
Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)
The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.
Apr 26, 1996 -
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E19
Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)
May 3, 1996 -
20
E20
Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)
Morikawa'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?
May 10, 1996 -
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E21
Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)
May 17, 1996 -
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E22
Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)
The 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.
May 24, 1996 -
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E23
Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)
May 31, 1996 -
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E24
Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)
The 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
Jun 7, 1996 -
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E25
Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)
Jun 14, 1996 -
26
E26
Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)
Jun 21, 1996 -
27
E27
Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)
Jun 28, 1996 -
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E28
Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)
Jul 5, 1996 -
29
E29
Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)
Jul 12, 1996 -
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E30
Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)
Jul 19, 1996 -
31
E31
Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)
Jul 26, 1996 -
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E32
Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)
Aug 2, 1996 -
33
E33
Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)
Aug 9, 1996 -
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E34
Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)
Aug 16, 1996 -
35
E35
Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)
The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi
Aug 23, 1996 -
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E36
Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)
The 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
Aug 30, 1996 -
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E37
Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)
Sep 6, 1996 -
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E38
Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)
Sep 13, 1996 -
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E39
Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)
Sep 20, 1996 -
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E40
Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)
The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi
Oct 4, 1996 -
41
E41
Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)
Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
Oct 11, 1996 -
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E42
Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)
Oct 18, 1996 -
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E43
Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)
Oct 25, 1996 -
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E44
Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)
Nov 1, 1996 -
45
E45
Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)
Nov 8, 1996 -
46
E46
Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)
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 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
Nov 15, 1996 -
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E47
Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)
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 the kitchen to overcome his small stature. He is known as Ushiwakamaru. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Nagisa Katahira, Tenmai Kanoh, Asako Kishi
Nov 22, 1996 -
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E48
Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)
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 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
Nov 29, 1996 -
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E49
Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)
Dec 6, 1996 -
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E50
Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)
Dec 13, 1996 -
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E51
Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)
Dec 20, 1996 -
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E52
Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)
New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)
Dec 31, 1996
