Iron Chef America Season 8, Episode 18: Symon vs. Okuwa

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Symon/Psilakis vs. Carro Brothers

Theme: Lemons Italian brothers Nicola and Fabrizio Carro enter kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon paired with Chef Michael Psilakis. Will the brothers take down the Michael's with their classic cuisine, or will Symon and Psilakis wow the judges with their paired dishes? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Batali & Lagasse vs. Flay & Comerford

Theme: White House garden produce Michelle Obama shows up in the Season 8 premiere and informs the chefs that the White House garden will be their secret ingredient. Teaming up to create the "ultimate meal for America" are Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali, who will compete against Bobby Flay and White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford.

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Morimoto vs. Marino

Theme: Figs Aspen chef Dena Marino enters kitchen stadium to take on acclaimed Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. Will Chef Marino's clean flavors impress the judges enough to take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.

4

Garces vs. Yang & Chirchi

Theme: Hawaiian Moi Seattle based chef Rachel Yang enters Kitchen Stadium to take on the winner of the Next Iron Chef. Will her fusion of Korean and French cuisine win over the judges, or will she fall flat to the newest Iron Chef? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

5

Morimoto vs. Wadi

Theme: Mackerel

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Flay vs. Smith

Theme: Avocado Candian TV Personality and Chef Michael Smith enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Smith prides himself on his organic and local produce and doesn't disappoint by bringing that to Kitchen Stadium. But will it be enough to overpower Iron Chef Flay's flavorful dishes? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Symon vs. Goldman

Theme: Chocolate and Chili

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Symon vs. Mendelsohn

Theme: Prosciutto Food 2 personality Spike Mendelson enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Michhael Symon. Will Spike's flare in the kitchen win over the judges or will he fall flat to Iron Chef Symon's bold cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Cora vs. Ballesteros

Theme: Ricotta Chef Julieta Ballesteros enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora. Will Chef Ballesteros' Spanish cuisine win over the judges or will be fall to Iron Chef Cora's Mediterranean and southern cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

10

Morimoto vs. Chauhan

Theme: Leeks Chicago chef Maneet Chauhan is the challenger against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

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Cora vs. Smith

Theme: Grapes Seattle chef Holly Smith challenges Iron Chef Cat Cora.

12

Morimoto vs. Zakarian

Theme: Sardines A culinary battle between New York chef Geoffrey Zakarian and Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

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Garces vs. Liken

Theme: Bleu Cheese

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Symon vs. Fraser

Theme: Cauliflower Neal Fraser battles Michael Symon.

15

Flay vs. Stone

Theme: Skipjack tuna "Take Home Chef" host Curtis Stone challenges Iron Chef Bobby Flay.

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Flay vs. Thiam

Theme: Papaya

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Simon vs. Brown

Theme: Wahoo New York chef Ed Brown challenges Iron Chef Michael Symon.

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Symon vs. Okuwa

Theme: Uni Makoto Okuwa, a former sous chef to Masaharu Morimoto, enters Kitchen Stadium for the first time as a challenger and takes on Michael Symon.

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Morimoto vs. Hines

Theme: Pacific cod Seattle chef Maria Hines is the challenger against Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

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Symon vs. Crenn

Theme: Yoghurt "Next Iron Chef" alum Dominique Crenn battles Iron Chef Michael Symon.

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Morimoto vs. Cohen

Theme: Broccoli New York based Vegetarian Chef Amanda Cohen enters Kitchen Stadium to take on Iron Chef Morimoto. Will her vegetarian delicacies win over the judges, or will Morimoto take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Cora vs. Kostow

Theme: Oatmeal Chef Christopher Kostow of The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Sonoma California enters Kitchen Stadium to take on fellow Californian Iron Chef Cat Cora. Can Chef Kostow delicate treatment of the ingredients earn him a win, or will he face defeat? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.

23

Garces vs. Pomeroy

Theme: Truffles Portland based Chef Naomi Pomeroy enters kitchen stadium to take on the newest Iron Chef Jose Garces.

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Cora vs. Mullen

Theme: Barracuda New York Chef extraordinaire Seamus Mullen enters Kitchen Stadium for the first time since competing in Next Iron Chef season 2 to take on Iron Chef Cat Cora. Will Chef Mullen take what he learned in the Next Iron Chef competition and bring his A game to Kitchen stadium, or will be feel the heat of defeat to Iron Chef Cora? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

25

Garces vs. Fukushima

Theme: Mahi-Mahi Chefs Katsuya Fukushima and Ruben Garcia of Café Atlantico enter Kitchen Stadium to challenge our newest Iron Chef Jose Garces. As Chefs under Jose Andres, they turn out inventive and unconventional cuisine in Washington, DC. Will their creativity in Kitchen Stadium win the judges over, or will Iron Chef Garces take home the win? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Symon vs Vetri

Theme: Veal Chef Marc Vetri of Philadelphia's Vetri Italian restaurant enters kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Michael Symon. Will Vetri's treatment of the secret ingredient earn him a win, or will he fall to Iron Chef Symon's cuisine? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Cora vs Miranda

Theme: Bourbon Chef Paul Miranda enters kitchen stadium for the first time to challenge Iron Chef Cat Cora to a culinary showdown. Can Chef Miranda muster the culinary courage to defeat Iron Chef Cora? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

28

Garces vs. Lee

Theme: Tongue and Cheek Kentucky based Chef Edward Lee enters Kitchen stadium to take on Iron Chef Jose Garces. Will Chef Lee's contemporary take on American cuisine earn him a win over Iron Chef Garces, or will he leave with a bitter taste of defeat in his mouth? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

29

Flay vs. Greenspan

Theme: Goose After appearing in Next Iron Chef Season 3 Chef Eric Greenspan enters Kitchen Stadium to Challenge Iron Chef Bobby Flay. Will Chef Greenspan wow the judges with his culinary creations, or feel the fiery flames of defeat at Iron Chef Flay's hands? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme.

30

Forgione vs Cooper

Theme : Bell Pepper

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Symon vs. Brock

Theme: Pork fat Charleston based Chef Sean Brock enters Kitchen stadium for the first time to challenge Iron Chef Michael Symon. Can he wow the judges with his culinary creations or fall flat against Iron Chef Symon's offerings? Tune in to see whose cuisine reigns supreme!

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Garces vs Lata: Sparkling Wine Holiday Battle

Theme : Sparkling wine Chefs : Mike Lata of the restaurant "FIG" (Food is Good), challenges Iron Chef Jose Garces in this holiday episode of Iron Chef America.