Aired: 10/7/2007
Alton Brown and the Chairman greet the contestants who wish to be the Next Iron Chef. After they explore their surroundings (the Culinary Institute of America), they are given their first two tests.
Aired: 10/14/2007
Alton assigns the chefs their next tasks: simplicity and innovation. The chefs must create one perfect bite that reveals their culinary viewpoint.
Aired: 10/21/2007
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Aired: 11/4/2007
Aired: 11/11/2007