Ep 3. Marrowly We Roll Along

Four chefs roll into the Chopped kitchen, hoping they can stay strong through three rounds of culinary competition, in the hopes of being named the champion of this episode. In the first round, the contestants must impress the judges with their skills by incorporating something called "bone luge" into their dishes. During the course of this round, which is only 20 minutes long, they must also incorporate a number of other secret ingredients, which will not be revealed to the audience until the episode airs.

As the first round comes to a close, the judges taste each dish and eliminate one chef, leaving just three left to compete in round two. Before round two begins, the chefs are told they will have to incorporate a very surprising ingredient into their dishes: goat brains. This causes a bit of trepidation among the contestants but also serves as an opportunity for them to really showcase their culinary skills.

Throughout round two, the chefs search through the pantry shelves, pulling out herbs and spices, trying to create something that will stand out from the rest. They also must heed the judges' advice and be sure to properly cook the goat brains in a way that will best complement their dishes. At the end of this round, the judges taste each dish again and eliminate one more chef, leaving just two left in the running.

As round three begins, the remaining contestants learn that they will have to use rolled marrow bones in their dishes. Again, they must rely upon their creativity and skills to make these unusual ingredients really shine. During the course of this round, the chefs try their best to create something that will stand out and impress the judges; they must also try not to let the ticking clock get the best of them.

As the third round comes to a close, the judges taste each dish and are tasked with choosing a single winner. The chefs, anxious to learn which of them will be named the champion, wait nervously for the judges' decision. At last, the winner is announced, and the show ends with the three chefs coming together to congratulate the winner, even as they part ways.