Iron Chef - Season 4
Season 4
Network
DatesJan 3, 1996 - Dec 31, 1996
Episodes
Season 4Episode 160 min
Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef)
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)
Jan 3, 1996
Season 4Episode 260 min
The Legend of Michiba
Recap from the best Michiba episodes that weren't broadcast in the U.S.
Jan 5, 1996
Season 4Episode 360 min
Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone)
Jan 12, 1996
Season 4Episode 460 min
Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder)
Jan 19, 1996
Season 4Episode 560 min
Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish)
Jan 26, 1996
Season 4Episode 660 min
Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle)
Feb 2, 1996
Season 4Episode 760 min
Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate)
St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle
Feb 9, 1996
Season 4Episode 860 min
Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek)
As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French.
Feb 16, 1996
Season 4Episode 960 min
Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom)
Feb 23, 1996
Season 4Episode 1060 min
Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras)
In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.
Mar 1, 1996
Season 4Episode 1160 min
Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod)
Mar 8, 1996
Season 4Episode 1260 min
Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop)
Mar 15, 1996
Season 4Episode 1360 min
Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper)
Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
Mar 22, 1996
Season 4Episode 1460 min
Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach)
Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?
Mar 29, 1996
Season 4Episode 1560 min
France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon)
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
Apr 5, 1996
Season 4Episode 1660 min
France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster)
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
Apr 12, 1996
Season 4Episode 1760 min
Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg)
Apr 19, 1996
Season 4Episode 1860 min
Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce)
The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.
Apr 26, 1996
Season 4Episode 1960 min
Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe)
May 3, 1996
Season 4Episode 2060 min
Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple)
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?
May 10, 1996
Season 4Episode 2160 min
Sakai vs Tamotsu Takao (Abalone)
May 17, 1996
Season 4Episode 2260 min
Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon)
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.
May 24, 1996
Season 4Episode 2360 min
Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish)
May 31, 1996
Season 4Episode 2460 min
Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe)
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
Jun 7, 1996
Season 4Episode 2560 min
Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Pomfret)
Jun 14, 1996
Season 4Episode 2660 min
Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon)
Jun 21, 1996
Season 4Episode 2760 min
Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam)
Jun 28, 1996
Season 4Episode 2860 min
Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu)
Jul 5, 1996
Season 4Episode 2960 min
Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger)
Jul 12, 1996
Season 4Episode 3060 min
Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna)
Jul 19, 1996
Season 4Episode 3160 min
Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster)
Jul 26, 1996
Season 4Episode 3260 min
Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork)
Aug 2, 1996
Season 4Episode 3360 min
Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar)
Aug 9, 1996
Season 4Episode 3460 min
Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel)
Aug 16, 1996
Season 4Episode 3560 min
Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn)
The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi
Aug 23, 1996
Season 4Episode 3660 min
Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn)
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
Aug 30, 1996
Season 4Episode 3760 min
Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach)
Sep 6, 1996
Season 4Episode 3860 min
Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab)
Sep 13, 1996
Season 4Episode 3960 min
Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike)
Sep 20, 1996
Season 4Episode 4060 min
Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd)
The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi
Oct 4, 1996
Season 4Episode 4160 min
Chen Over Time (Shark Fin)
Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
Oct 11, 1996
Season 4Episode 4260 min
Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba)
Oct 18, 1996
Season 4Episode 4360 min
Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut)
Oct 25, 1996
Season 4Episode 4460 min
Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom)
Nov 1, 1996
Season 4Episode 4560 min
Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage)
Nov 8, 1996
Season 4Episode 4660 min
Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple)
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
Nov 15, 1996
Season 4Episode 4760 min
Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler)
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
Nov 22, 1996
Season 4Episode 4860 min
Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue)
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
Nov 29, 1996
Season 4Episode 4960 min
Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic)
Dec 6, 1996
Season 4Episode 5060 min
Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange)
Dec 13, 1996
Season 4Episode 5160 min
Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull)
Dec 20, 1996
Season 4Episode 5260 min
Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus)
New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)
Dec 31, 1996
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