Episode
Chopped: A Prickly Situation
Overview
In the Season 2 opener, four chefs find a spiny surprise in their appetizer baskets. Then, one has a serious snafu with snapper in the entrée round. Judges: Aaron Sanchez; Alex Guarnaschelli; and Chris Santos.
Details
- Series
- Chopped
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2009-06-14
Episode context
A Prickly Situation is Episode 1 in Season 2 of Chopped. It aired on 2009-06-14.
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