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Status: Ended
Network: Food Network
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.1/10
Iron Chef
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1993, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Reality genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 7 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Reality.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Hiroyuki Sakai
Takeshi Kata
Host
Kenji Fukui
Yukio Hattori
Shinichirō Ōta
Seasons
Specials
8 Episodes • Aired 2000-01-05
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
10 Episodes • Aired 1993-10-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
50 Episodes • Aired 1994-01-09
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
50 Episodes • Aired 1995-01-02
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
52 Episodes • Aired 1996-01-03
No season overview provided for this season.