Iron Chef: Season 4

Episode 1: Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1) 1996-01-03 | 30 min 1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1) Episode 2: Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2) 1996-01-05 | 30 min 1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2) Episode 3: Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle) 1996-01-12 | 30 min Episode 4: Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle) 1996-01-19 | 30 min Episode 5: Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle) 1996-01-26 | 30 min Episode 6: Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle) 1996-02-02 | 30 min Episode 7: Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle) 1996-02-09 | 30 min St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle Episode 8: Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle) 1996-02-16 | 30 min As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French. Episode 9: Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle) 1996-02-23 | 30 min Episode 10: Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle) 1996-03-01 | 30 min In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo. Episode 11: Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle) 1996-03-08 | 30 min Episode 12: Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle) 1996-03-15 | 30 min Episode 13: Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle) 1996-03-22 | 30 min Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi. Episode 14: Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle) 1996-03-29 | 30 min Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail? Episode 15: France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle) 1996-04-05 | 30 min Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy Episode 16: France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle) 1996-04-12 | 30 min Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy Episode 17: Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle) 1996-04-19 | 30 min Episode 18: Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle) 1996-04-26 | 30 min The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills. Episode 19: Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle) 1996-05-03 | 30 min Episode 20: Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle) 1996-05-10 | 30 min Morikawa's restaurant, Cay, is said to have pioneered Thai food in Japan. His patrons include Stephen Hawking and Yoko Ono. Can Chen beat him at his own game? Episode 21: Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle) 1996-05-17 | 30 min Episode 22: Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle) 1996-05-24 | 30 min The challenger is the chief instructor of culinary skills at Hattori Nutrition College and was recommended by Dr. Hattori to be the new Iron Chef Japanese after Michiba retired. Episode 23: Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle) 1996-05-31 | 30 min Episode 24: Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle) 1996-06-07 | 30 min The challenger is one of the three best chefs in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. His restaurant has won numerous awards at national competitions. He will be the first challenger from Hokkaido to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He opened his award winning restaurant at the age of 27. Judges: Takenori Emoto, Hisako Manda, Yukio Hatoyama, Asako Kishi Episode 25: Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle) 1996-06-14 | 30 min Episode 26: Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle) 1996-06-21 | 30 min Episode 27: Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle) 1996-06-28 | 30 min Episode 28: Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle) 1996-07-05 | 30 min Episode 29: Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle) 1996-07-12 | 30 min Episode 30: Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle) 1996-07-19 | 30 min Episode 31: Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle) 1996-07-26 | 30 min Episode 32: Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle) 1996-08-02 | 30 min Episode 33: Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle) 1996-08-09 | 30 min Episode 34: Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle) 1996-08-16 | 30 min Episode 35: Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle) 1996-08-23 | 30 min The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi Episode 36: Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle) 1996-08-30 | 30 min The challenger is a famous comedian in Japan. He is also known to be one of the most skilled chefs among entertainers. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, Ichiro Zaizu Asako Kishi Episode 37: Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle) 1996-09-06 | 30 min Episode 38: Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle) 1996-09-13 | 30 min Episode 39: Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle) 1996-09-20 | 30 min Episode 40: Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle) 1996-10-04 | 30 min The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi Episode 41: Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle) 1996-10-11 | 30 min Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen. Episode 42: Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle) 1996-10-18 | 30 min Episode 43: Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle) 1996-10-25 | 30 min Episode 44: Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle) 1996-11-01 | 30 min Episode 45: Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle) 1996-11-08 | 30 min Episode 46: Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle) 1996-11-15 | 30 min The challenger is the head of a very successful restaurant in New York. The New York Times gave his restaurant 3 stars. His grandfather is Japanese, and spent a lot of time talking to young Wayne about the culture of Japan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Mayuko Takata, Tekenori Emoto, Yukio Hattori Episode 47: Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle) 1996-11-22 | 30 min The challenger is the head chef for several hotel kitchens. He lives near the largest fishing seaport in all of Japan. He uses his speed in the kitchen to overcome his small stature. He is known as Ushiwakamaru. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Nagisa Katahira, Tenmai Kanoh, Asako Kishi Episode 48: Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle) 1996-11-29 | 30 min The challenger is the owner/chef at a restaurant known as a favorite of Japanese author Shusaku Endo. He trained in France for five years before returning to Japan. He was unhappy with the direction of French cuisine in Japan, so he opened his own restaurant. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Megumi Ooishi, Takao Horiuchi, Asako Kishi Episode 49: Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle) 1996-12-06 | 30 min Episode 50: Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle) 1996-12-13 | 30 min Episode 51: Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle) 1996-12-20 | 30 min Episode 52: Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle) 1996-12-31 | 30 min