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Iron Chef Season 4

January. 03,1996

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Iron Chef

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.

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Iron Chef Season 4 Full Episode Guide

Episode 52 - Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)

First Aired: December. 31,1996

New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)

Episode 51 - Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)

First Aired: December. 20,1996

Episode 50 - Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)

First Aired: December. 13,1996

Episode 49 - Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)

First Aired: December. 06,1996

Episode 48 - Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)

First Aired: November. 29,1996

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 47 - Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)

First Aired: November. 22,1996

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 46 - Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)

First Aired: November. 15,1996

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 45 - Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)

First Aired: November. 08,1996

Episode 44 - Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)

First Aired: November. 01,1996

Episode 43 - Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)

First Aired: October. 25,1996

Episode 42 - Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)

First Aired: October. 18,1996

Episode 41 - Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)

First Aired: October. 11,1996

Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.

Episode 40 - Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)

First Aired: October. 04,1996

The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi

Episode 39 - Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)

First Aired: September. 20,1996

Episode 38 - Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)

First Aired: September. 13,1996

Episode 37 - Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)

First Aired: September. 06,1996

Episode 36 - Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)

First Aired: August. 30,1996

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 35 - Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)

First Aired: August. 23,1996

The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi

Episode 34 - Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)

First Aired: August. 16,1996

Episode 33 - Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)

First Aired: August. 09,1996

Episode 32 - Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)

First Aired: August. 02,1996

Episode 31 - Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)

First Aired: July. 26,1996

Episode 30 - Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)

First Aired: July. 19,1996

Episode 29 - Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)

First Aired: July. 12,1996

Episode 28 - Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)

First Aired: July. 05,1996

Episode 27 - Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)

First Aired: June. 28,1996

Episode 26 - Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)

First Aired: June. 21,1996

Episode 25 - Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)

First Aired: June. 14,1996

Episode 24 - Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)

First Aired: June. 07,1996

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 23 - Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)

First Aired: May. 31,1996

Episode 22 - Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)

First Aired: May. 24,1996

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 21 - Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)

First Aired: May. 17,1996

Episode 20 - Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)

First Aired: May. 10,1996

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 19 - Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)

First Aired: May. 03,1996

Episode 18 - Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)

First Aired: April. 26,1996

The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.

Episode 17 - Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)

First Aired: April. 19,1996

Episode 16 - France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)

First Aired: April. 12,1996

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