The Next Iron Chef - Season 5: Redemption
1 - Resourcefulness
Air Date: November 4, 2012
These chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.
2 - Innovation
Air Date: November 11, 2012
The chefs create an innovative take on international classics.
3 - Simplicity
Air Date: November 18, 2012
Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate
4 - Transformation
Air Date: November 25, 2012
The remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.
5 - Risk
Air Date: December 2, 2012
An ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.
6 - Fusion
Air Date: December 9, 2012
The chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.
7 - Transcendence
Air Date: December 16, 2012
The chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.
8 - Passion and Respect
Air Date: December 23, 2012
Each judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.