October 7, 2007 · 60 min
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.
October 14, 2007 · 60 min
Alton assigns the chefs their next tasks: simplicity and innovation. The chefs must create one perfect bite that reveals their culinary viewpoint.
October 21, 2007 · 60 min
October 28, 2007 · 60 min
November 4, 2007 · 60 min
November 11, 2007 · 60 min