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Chopped

2009 – nowShow64 seasons817 episodesTV-G

Reality
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–6.5

A breakneck, tense reality series about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for big ideas, scares or romance.

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Episodes

64 seasons · 817 episodes · best: S41E13 "Frying Times" 9.8

Episodes

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Story

A high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets “chopped” by our panel of esteemed culinary luminaries until the last man or woman left standing claims victory.

Feels like

  • Culinary Competition
  • High-Stakes Cooking
  • Fast-Paced Reality TV
  • Food Education
  • Competitive Spirit
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Skill Demonstration
  • Judges Panel Drama
  • Ingredient Challenge

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Pearlman
Produced by
Beth Paholak, Sarah Douglass, Laurie Benner

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 13, 2009 · May 6, 2026 · Still running

First aired
January 13, 2009
Latest episode
May 6, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
64 seasons · 817 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Gender-Blender Name, Verbed Title, Berserk Button +9

  • Gender-Blender Name
  • Verbed Title
  • Berserk Button
  • Took a Level in Jerkass
  • Crazy Enough to Work
  • Constructive Criticism
  • One-Note Cook
  • Stealth Pun
  • Double Entendre
  • Railroading
  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Camera Abuse

12 of 144 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Chopped?"

Questions about Chopped

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Chopped worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.4). Season 47 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.5 against 9.0 for the best season.

Which season of Chopped is best?

Seasons 38 and 40, with an IMDb average of 9.0. Seasons 47 and 50 are the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is Frying Times (season 41, episode 13) at 9.8, and the lowest is Worst Cooks Challenge (season 29, episode 13) at 4.5.

Is Chopped okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Chopped?

817 h

About 817 hours: 817 episodes in 64 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2009, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Chopped?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Chopped?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.