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Iron Chef (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Series · ★ 7.2

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Released in 1993, Iron Chef is a reality series.

What it’s about. Iron Chef is a Japanese television cooking show produced by Fuji Television. The series, which premiered on October 10, 1993, is a stylized cook-off featuring guest chefs challenging one of the show's resident "Iron Chefs" in a timed cooking battle built around a specific theme ingredient. The series ended on September 24, 1999, although occasional specials were produced until 2002. The series aired 309 episodes. Repeats are regularly aired on the Cooking Channel in the United States and on Special Broadcasting Service in Australia. Fuji TV will air a new version of the show, titled Iron Chef, beginning in October 26, 2012.

Who’s in it. Iron Chef stars Hiroyuki Sakai, Takeshi Kata as Host, Kenji Fukui and Tatsuo Umemiya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Iron Chef has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iron Chef page.

If you liked it. Fans of Iron Chef tend to enjoy The Kardashians, The Simpsons, Drawn Together and Clarkson's Farm.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Iron Chef (1993)?
In US, Iron Chef is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Iron Chef worth watching?
Iron Chef holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy reality. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Iron Chef?
Iron Chef stars Hiroyuki Sakai, Takeshi Kata, Kenji Fukui, Tatsuo Umemiya and Yukio Hattori.
When was Iron Chef released?
Iron Chef was released in 1993.