The Next Iron ChefSeason 5: RedemptionSeason 5 · 2012 · 8 episodesEpisodes1ResourcefulnessThese chefs must re-live their experiences on the previous competitions and redeem themselves.2InnovationThe chefs create an innovative take on international classics.3SimplicityOriginal Farmers Market in Los Angeles; photographer Todd Selby captures each chef's personality in a single snapshot; the chefs must use these photos as inspiration for putting one of their opponents' personalities on a plate4TransformationThe remaining 7 use American condiments to make a dish they choose; transform fair food into Iron Chef level dishes in an hour.5RiskAn ingredient auction where the currency is the chef's cooking time.6FusionThe chefs are asked to fuse unusual ingredients into something new.7TranscendenceThe chefs must create a buffet that is Las Vegas style.8Passion and RespectEach judge selects an ingredient and will shape the chefs ''last supper'' in Las Vegas.Season 1Season 2Season 3Season 4
