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Iron Chef

Season 4

52 episodes · premiered Jan 3, 1996

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  1. E1 Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)

    Jan 3, 1996 · 30m

    1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)

  2. E2 Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)

    Jan 5, 1996 · 30m

    1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)

  3. E3 Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)

    Jan 12, 1996 · 30m

  4. E4 Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)

    Jan 19, 1996 · 30m

  5. E5 Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)

    Jan 26, 1996 · 30m

  6. E6 Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)

    Feb 2, 1996 · 30m

  7. E7 Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)

    Feb 9, 1996 · 30m

    St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle

  8. E8 Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek 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.

  9. E9 Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)

    Feb 23, 1996 · 30m

  10. E10 Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)

    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.

  11. E11 Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)

    Mar 8, 1996 · 30m

  12. E12 Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)

    Mar 15, 1996 · 30m

  13. E13 Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)

    Mar 22, 1996 · 30m

    Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.

  14. E14 Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)

    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?

  15. E15 France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle)

    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

  16. E16 France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)

    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

  17. E17 Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)

    Apr 19, 1996 · 30m

  18. E18 Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)

    Apr 26, 1996 · 30m

    The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.

  19. E19 Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)

    May 3, 1996 · 30m

  20. E20 Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)

    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?

  21. E21 Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)

    May 17, 1996 · 30m

  22. E22 Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)

    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.

  23. E23 Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)

    May 31, 1996 · 30m

  24. E24 Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)

    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

  25. E25 Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)

    Jun 14, 1996 · 30m

  26. E26 Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)

    Jun 21, 1996 · 30m

  27. E27 Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)

    Jun 28, 1996 · 30m

  28. E28 Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)

    Jul 5, 1996 · 30m

  29. E29 Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)

    Jul 12, 1996 · 30m

  30. E30 Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)

    Jul 19, 1996 · 30m

  31. E31 Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)

    Jul 26, 1996 · 30m

  32. E32 Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)

    Aug 2, 1996 · 30m

  33. E33 Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)

    Aug 9, 1996 · 30m

  34. E34 Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)

    Aug 16, 1996 · 30m

  35. E35 Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)

    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

  36. E36 Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)

    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

  37. E37 Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)

    Sep 6, 1996 · 30m

  38. E38 Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)

    Sep 13, 1996 · 30m

  39. E39 Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)

    Sep 20, 1996 · 30m

  40. E40 Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)

    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

  41. E41 Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)

    Oct 11, 1996 · 30m

    Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.

  42. E42 Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)

    Oct 18, 1996 · 30m

  43. E43 Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)

    Oct 25, 1996 · 30m

  44. E44 Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)

    Nov 1, 1996 · 30m

  45. E45 Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)

    Nov 8, 1996 · 30m

  46. E46 Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)

    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

  47. E47 Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)

    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

  48. E48 Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)

    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

  49. E49 Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)

    Dec 6, 1996 · 30m

  50. E50 Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)

    Dec 13, 1996 · 30m

  51. E51 Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)

    Dec 20, 1996 · 30m

  52. E52 Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)

    Dec 31, 1996 · 30m

    New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)