Ep 14. Deadliest Basket

In season 29 episode 14 of Chopped, titled "Deadliest Basket," four skilled chefs compete to see who will be crowned the champion. As always, the contestants must face the mystery basket, which contains an array of ingredients that must be used in their dishes. However, this time, the basket includes some of the deadliest ingredients the contestants have ever encountered.

The first round begins with the chefs opening their mystery baskets to reveal razor-sharp blades, fire-starting materials, and poisonous berries. With only 20 minutes on the clock, the contestants must use their culinary talents to make a dish that not only tastes delicious but is safe to eat.

In the second round, the chefs encounter another deadly basket, which includes fish with poisonous fins, raw mushrooms, and cactus leaves. The chefs must dig deep to come up with creative and safe dishes, all while managing the dangerous ingredients in front of them.

As the competition heats up, the final two chefs face a particularly challenging final round. The mystery basket includes a skull, scorpions, and a deadly poison foraged from the Amazon jungle. In this round, the chefs must not only produce a delicious dish but also consider the safety of the judges who will taste their creations.

Throughout the episode, the judges, including well-known restauranteur Scott Conant, evaluate each dish on its taste, presentation, and safety. As with every episode of Chopped, a contestant is ultimately eliminated after each round until only one chef remains, who will take home the coveted $10,000 prize.

"Deadliest Basket" is a particularly intense episode, as the chefs must navigate through some of the most dangerous ingredients they have ever encountered in the Chopped kitchen. It's a testament to their skill and creativity that they are able to produce mouth-watering dishes despite the risks involved, and viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they watch the competition unfold.