Chopped

Chopped has become appointment viewing in Australia on HBO Max, and in the US on Disney Plus and Hulu for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. 64 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 64 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Ted Allen is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. Put it on tonight on HBO Max and see for yourself.

There is a reason Chopped keeps coming up in conversation. Chopped has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. A high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets “chopped” by our panel of esteemed culinary luminaries until the last man or woman left standing claims victory. The casting of Ted Allen is sharper than the genre usually manages. It ran for 64 seasons (2009–2026), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The editing in Chopped does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Best watched with company, Chopped generates takes from everyone in the room. If you have already watched MasterChef Australia, Chopped is a natural next step. At 64 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. The format has been copied endlessly since Chopped first appeared, which is the most honest tribute the industry knows how to give. Impossible to watch casually.

Chopped is currently airing new episodes, created by Michael Krupat, Dave Noll and Linda Lea — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.