

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.

Jan 3, 1996 - 30m
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)

Jan 5, 1996 - 30m
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)

Jan 12, 1996 - 30m
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Jan 19, 1996 - 30m
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Jan 26, 1996 - 30m
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Feb 2, 1996 - 30m
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Feb 9, 1996 - 30m
St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle

Feb 16, 1996 - 30m
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 23, 1996 - 30m
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Mar 1, 1996 - 30m
In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.

Mar 8, 1996 - 30m
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Mar 15, 1996 - 30m
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Mar 22, 1996 - 30m
Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.

Mar 29, 1996 - 30m
Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?

Apr 5, 1996 - 30m
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 - 30m
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 19, 1996 - 30m
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Apr 26, 1996 - 30m
The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.

May 3, 1996 - 30m
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May 10, 1996 - 30m
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 17, 1996 - 30m
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May 24, 1996 - 30m
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 31, 1996 - 30m
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Jun 7, 1996 - 30m
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 14, 1996 - 30m
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Jun 21, 1996 - 30m
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Jun 28, 1996 - 30m
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Jul 5, 1996 - 30m
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Jul 12, 1996 - 30m
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Jul 19, 1996 - 30m
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Jul 26, 1996 - 30m
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Aug 2, 1996 - 30m
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Aug 9, 1996 - 30m
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Aug 16, 1996 - 30m
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Aug 23, 1996 - 30m
The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi

Aug 30, 1996 - 30m
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

Sep 6, 1996 - 30m
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Sep 13, 1996 - 30m
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Sep 20, 1996 - 30m
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Oct 4, 1996 - 30m
The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi

Oct 11, 1996 - 30m
Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.

Oct 18, 1996 - 30m
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Oct 25, 1996 - 30m
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Nov 1, 1996 - 30m
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Nov 8, 1996 - 30m
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Nov 15, 1996 - 30m
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 22, 1996 - 30m
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 29, 1996 - 30m
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

Dec 6, 1996 - 30m
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Dec 13, 1996 - 30m
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Dec 20, 1996 - 30m
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Dec 31, 1996 - 30m
New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)