Synopsis
MasterChef Australia is a Logie Award-winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network Ten.
Episodes
1
Sydney SizzlesThe auditions begin!45m2
Audition 2Brisbane and Perth Deliver.47m3
Audition 3Melbourne47m4
Top 50 (1) - Taste TestIn the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.47m5
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market FrenzyTwo seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge25m6
The Top 20 RevealedThe mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed71m7
20 Ways with ChickenThe contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge47m8
Sam And The SausageCelebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel24m9
Sushi StressSushi Restaurant Team Challenge45m10
The First CutTeam Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate24m11
Cooking With The MastersMasterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.24m12
Rabbit SeasonInvention Test 1 - Italian theme47m13
The Tarte Tatin TestPressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.44m14
Brent vs BoetzCelebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz24m15
Banquet WarsThe teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.46m16
A Blow for BrentTeam Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination23m17
Class Is InMasterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.42m18
Julia's Divine DumplingsInvention Test 2 - Chinese theme46m19
Attack of the Killer SquidPressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.46m20
Julia and the DuckThe MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.24m21
Aisle PanicA three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.45m22
An Emotional EliminationThe blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.23m23
Soufflés and Stir-friesMasterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé42m24
The Steaks are RaisedThe contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.46m25
Sweet SuccessCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert45m26
Chris vs Alex HerbertCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert24m27
Feeding FrenzyThe teams race to feed the hungry hordes.46m28
Kate's Tough DecisionThe team captain has the final say as to who should go.24m29
The Perfect ChipMasterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach42m30
Best of BritishJohn Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.46m31
Paella PainPressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.46m32
Justine vs Guy GrossiCelebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi24m33
Fishy BusinessFresh Seafood Team Challenge46m34
The Great Bait DebateThe blue team decides whether to send their captain home.24m35
Lemon GoodnessMasterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.45m36
Double TroubleInvention Test 546m37
Not So SweetPressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.46m38
Lucas vs Ben O’DonoghueCelebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue23m39
Canape FrenzyMartini Club Team Challenge45m40
And Then There Were SevenThe blue team say goodbye to another contestant.24m41
Sweet TreatsMasterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling46m42Hits and MissesInvention Test 6 - Two course meal46m43
Terrine TraumaPressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.46m44
Justine vs Matt MoranCelebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran24m45
Here Comes the BrideThe contestants cater a wedding on water.69m46
Grain PainTaste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.23m47
Cocktail HourMasterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart45m48
Hello Hong Kong!Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge46m49
Old Faces ReturnHong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge45m50
Truffletastic!Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak24m51
Battle of the SexesHong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.69m52
Sweet and SourPressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry24m53
Show and TellMasterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones45m54
Love is in the AirInvention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme46m55
Vision QuestThe contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.46m56
Andre vs Emmanuel StroobantCelebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant24m57
All at SeaHMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition45m58
Thyme OutTaste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients23m59
Shanks and SoufflésMasterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta45m60
Christmas in JulyThe contestants deliver some festive cheer.47m61
Macaroon MadnessPressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.47m62
Julie vs Adrian RichardsonCelebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson24m63
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?Matt Preston's Formal Dinner Challenge - The contestants had to cook for a dinner party hosted by Matt Preston for four leaders of the Australian food industry, Armando Percuoco, Margaret Fulton, Jacques Reymond and Cheong Liew. The five of them assessed the contestants' dishes, with the two worst performers being nominated for elimination48m64
Taste TestTaste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry23m65
Winter WarmersMaster Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon46m66
Finals FeverInvention Test 9 - In the first challenge of the Finals Week, the contestants were asked to cook a meal under ten dollars using ingredients bought from the pantry that was converted into a supermarket49m67
Pie WarsElimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.47m68
Poh's AdvantageElimination Challenge 2 - As Poh had won the pie challenge she designated Malaysian as the theme and picked coconut cream and ling fish for the core ingredients. The contestants had 90 minutes to make two courses.48m69
No Piece of CakeElimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.47m70
And Then There Were TwoElimination Challenge 4 - The final elimination round before the final saw the contestants cooking the dishes they would include in self-authored recipe books with cookbook writer Donna Hay acting as the guest judge75m71
The Tables Are TurnedMasterclass Reunion - The Top 20 contestants were reunited in the final Masterclass and revealed what they have been up to since leaving the show. Poh and Julie also challenged George and Gary to a Mystery Box Challenge.45m72
The Grand FinaleFinale Night - Poh and Julie competed against each other in three rounds consisting of a Taste Test, an Invention Test and a Pressure Test. Points would be earned for each test, with the winner decided based on the final tally after the three tests.91m
Sydney SizzlesThe auditions begin!45m2Audition 2Brisbane and Perth Deliver.47m3Audition 3Melbourne47m4Top 50 (1) - Taste TestIn the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.47m5Top 50 (2) - Fish Market FrenzyTwo seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge25m6The Top 20 RevealedThe mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed71m720 Ways with ChickenThe contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge47m8Sam And The SausageCelebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel24m9Sushi StressSushi Restaurant Team Challenge45m10The First CutTeam Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate24m11Cooking With The MastersMasterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.24m12Rabbit SeasonInvention Test 1 - Italian theme47m13The Tarte Tatin TestPressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.44m14Brent vs BoetzCelebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz24m15Banquet WarsThe teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.46m16A Blow for BrentTeam Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination23m17Class Is InMasterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.42m18Julia's Divine DumplingsInvention Test 2 - Chinese theme46m19Attack of the Killer SquidPressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.46m20Julia and the DuckThe MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.24m21Aisle PanicA three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.45m22An Emotional EliminationThe blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.23m23Soufflés and Stir-friesMasterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé42m24The Steaks are RaisedThe contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.46m25Sweet SuccessCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert45m26Chris vs Alex HerbertCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert24m27Feeding FrenzyThe teams race to feed the hungry hordes.46m28Kate's Tough DecisionThe team captain has the final say as to who should go.24m29The Perfect ChipMasterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach42m30Best of BritishJohn Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.46m31Paella PainPressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.46m32Justine vs Guy GrossiCelebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi24m33Fishy BusinessFresh Seafood Team Challenge46m34The Great Bait DebateThe blue team decides whether to send their captain home.24m35Lemon GoodnessMasterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.45m36Double TroubleInvention Test 546m37Not So SweetPressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.46m38Lucas vs Ben O’DonoghueCelebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue23m39Canape FrenzyMartini Club Team Challenge45m40And Then There Were SevenThe blue team say goodbye to another contestant.24m41Sweet TreatsMasterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling46m42Hits and MissesInvention Test 6 - Two course meal46m43Terrine TraumaPressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.46m44Justine vs Matt MoranCelebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran24m45Here Comes the BrideThe contestants cater a wedding on water.69m46Grain PainTaste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.23m47Cocktail HourMasterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart45m48Hello Hong Kong!Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge46m49Old Faces ReturnHong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge45m50Truffletastic!Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak24m51Battle of the SexesHong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.69m52Sweet and SourPressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry24m53Show and TellMasterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones45m54Love is in the AirInvention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme46m55Vision QuestThe contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.46m56Andre vs Emmanuel StroobantCelebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant24m57All at SeaHMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition45m58Thyme OutTaste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients23m59Shanks and SoufflésMasterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta45m60Christmas in JulyThe contestants deliver some festive cheer.47m61Macaroon MadnessPressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.47m62Julie vs Adrian RichardsonCelebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson24m63Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?Matt Preston's Formal Dinner Challenge - The contestants had to cook for a dinner party hosted by Matt Preston for four leaders of the Australian food industry, Armando Percuoco, Margaret Fulton, Jacques Reymond and Cheong Liew. The five of them assessed the contestants' dishes, with the two worst performers being nominated for elimination48m64Taste TestTaste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry23m65Winter WarmersMaster Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon46m66Finals FeverInvention Test 9 - In the first challenge of the Finals Week, the contestants were asked to cook a meal under ten dollars using ingredients bought from the pantry that was converted into a supermarket49m67Pie WarsElimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.47m68Poh's AdvantageElimination Challenge 2 - As Poh had won the pie challenge she designated Malaysian as the theme and picked coconut cream and ling fish for the core ingredients. The contestants had 90 minutes to make two courses.48m69No Piece of CakeElimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.47m70And Then There Were TwoElimination Challenge 4 - The final elimination round before the final saw the contestants cooking the dishes they would include in self-authored recipe books with cookbook writer Donna Hay acting as the guest judge75m71The Tables Are TurnedMasterclass Reunion - The Top 20 contestants were reunited in the final Masterclass and revealed what they have been up to since leaving the show. Poh and Julie also challenged George and Gary to a Mystery Box Challenge.45m72The Grand FinaleFinale Night - Poh and Julie competed against each other in three rounds consisting of a Taste Test, an Invention Test and a Pressure Test. Points would be earned for each test, with the winner decided based on the final tally after the three tests.91mCast
