Ep 15. Social Showdown

As the 52nd season of Chopped rolls on, Social Showdown brings a new set of challenges to four aspiring chefs hoping to become the ultimate Chopped champion. In this episode, the contestants will be made to use their skills to not only create impressive dishes with the provided ingredients, but also create compelling content for social media.

The first round starts off with a basket reminiscent of backyard barbeques, including burgers and hot dogs. While these may seem like straightforward ingredients, the chefs are pushed to think outside of the box and create unique dishes that will stand out on camera. As the clock ticks down, the chefs scramble to finish their creations, hoping to impress the judges with both their dish and their social media post.

Moving onto the entree round, the chefs are faced with another basket of unique ingredients, including a rack of lamb and a variety of root vegetables. With only thirty minutes on the clock, the competitors must create a dish that showcases these flavors while still being visually striking enough to impress their online audience. Throughout the round, the chefs juggle the tasks of cooking, plating, and creating content, hoping to prove that they have what it takes to make it to the final round.

Finally, in the dessert round, the remaining contestants must create a dish using a basket of surprise ingredients, including a classic childhood favorite candy. With only twenty minutes on the clock, the chefs are pushed to the limit, using their creativity and culinary skills to create a final dish that will wow both the judges and their online followers.

Throughout Social Showdown, the chefs face not only the traditional Chopped challenges but also the added pressure of creating compelling social media content. As they compete to become the ultimate champion of Chopped, the chefs must balance both their culinary skills and their online presence, proving that they have what it takes to succeed in today's digital world.

Will one chef rise to the top, mastering the art of both cooking and social media? Tune in to find out as the exciting journey through season 52 of Chopped continues with Social Showdown.