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Chopped 2026 (season 2026): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 2026 of Chopped aired from March 17, 2026 to May 5, 2026 on Food Network (8 episodes).

Season complete Cable Verified November 3, 2026

Quick answer

Chopped season 2026 ran from March 17, 2026 to May 5, 2026 on Food Network (8 episodes).

U.S. premiere: March 17, 2026
Where: Cable
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 8
Finale: May 5, 2026

Season 2026 episode schedule (U.S.)

Chopped season 2026 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Fluke Rebuke	Tue, Mar 17, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Ted's Takeover	Tue, Mar 24, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Venison Valor	Tue, Mar 31, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	African Soul	Tue, Apr 7, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Eggscue Me	Tue, Apr 14, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Indigenous Inspiration	Tue, Apr 21, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Sea Bean Bonanza	Tue, Apr 28, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Leftovers Gone Wild	Tue, May 5, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Broadcast times are the network's national slot and your local station may differ. Streaming times are converted to your time zone when your browser allows it.

Where to watch season 2026

Where to watch Chopped season 2026 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
Cable	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	March 17, 2026 – May 5, 2026	Original U.S. run on Food Network. [1]

Common questions

How many seasons of Chopped are there?

Chopped has 18 seasons and 770 episodes listed, with the first airing on January 13, 2009.

Is Chopped still on?

Chopped is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 5, 2026.

Where can I watch Chopped?

Chopped originally aired on Food Network in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check Food Network's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.

When was the first episode of Chopped season 2026?

Season 2026 episode 1 premiered on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 on Food Network.

About Chopped

Chopped is a food and reality series that aired on Food Network, running since 2009 with 18 seasons and 770 episodes. Chopped is still running; its most recent episode aired on May 5, 2026.

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