MasterChef Australia

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  • 2009
  • 11 Seasons
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MasterChef Australia is a cooking competition reality show that premiered on Network Ten in Australia in 2009. Produced by FremantleMedia Australia, the show has become a worldwide phenomenon, with versions airing in over 40 countries. The first season featured three judges: Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris, and Matt Preston.

The premise of the show is that amateur cooks compete against each other to become Australia's next MasterChef. The contestants face a series of challenges designed to test their culinary skills and creativity, with the ultimate goal of impressing the judges and advancing to the next round. The challenges vary in difficulty and scope, from simple ingredient tests to elaborate "Mystery Box" challenges where the cooks must create a dish using a random selection of ingredients.

One of the show's defining characteristics is its emphasis on food and cooking. Unlike other reality shows which can sometimes focus more on the drama and interpersonal conflicts among the contestants, MasterChef Australia is largely focused on the culinary challenges and the creative process behind the dishes the cooks create. The judges are all accomplished chefs and food critics in their own right, and they provide detailed feedback on each dish, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses.

Another important aspect of the show is the sense of community and support among the contestants. Although they are all competing against each other, there is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual respect among the cooks. They frequently cheer each other on, offer advice and support when someone is struggling, and celebrate each other's successes. This positive atmosphere helps to create a sense of optimism and possibility that infuses the entire show.

Throughout the course of the competition, the contestants are whittled down from a large group to a smaller and smaller number. Eventually, only a handful of talented cooks remain, and they must compete in high-stakes challenges to determine who will be crowned the next MasterChef Australia. The winner receives a cash prize and a trophy, but perhaps more importantly, they earn the respect and admiration of the judges, the other contestants, and the entire nation.

MasterChef Australia has been praised for its innovative approach to the cooking competition genre. By focusing on the food and the cooking process rather than on interpersonal drama, the show has attracted a loyal fanbase of food lovers and aspiring chefs. It has also been credited with helping to elevate Australia's culinary scene, bringing attention to local ingredients and cooking techniques and inspiring a new generation of home cooks and professional chefs.

In addition to its popularity in Australia, MasterChef Australia has become an international sensation, with versions of the show airing in countries all over the world. It has won numerous awards and accolades, including a Logie Award for Most Popular Reality Program and an International Emmy for Best Non-Scripted Entertainment.

Overall, MasterChef Australia is a fun, engaging, and inspiring show that celebrates the joy of cooking and the power of food to bring people together. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice home cook, it's a must-watch for anyone who loves food and wants to be inspired.

MasterChef Australia is a series that ran for 11 seasons (582 episodes) between April 27, 2009 and on FremantleMedia Australia

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Seasons
Episode 61
61. Episode 61
July 22, 2019
After 12 weeks of competition, the big day has finally arrived and as the Top 3 make the final journey to the MasterChef kitchen, the judges admit this is the toughest final line up in memory.
Episode 60
60. Episode 60
July 21, 2019
Just a single day now separates the Top 4 and the Grand Finale, and they wake in Melbourne, knowing a massive challenge awaits them in the Semi Final. Tessa still has the fire in her belly, desperate to take the title after so many weeks of competition. For Tim who's been eliminated and won his way back into the competition, he plans to take a positive mindset into this penultimate cook.
Episode 59
59. Episode 59
July 20, 2019
It's the morning after the Press Club Service Challenge, and the Top 5 wake at the house, with four knowing this could be their last day in the MasterChef kitchen. Each feels gutted at the prospect of going home with just days until the Grand Finale, and they each know all their hard work comes down to this moment, desperate to make it to the Semi Final.
Episode 58
58. Episode 58
July 16, 2019
After securing victory in yesterday's No Rules Advantage cook, Larissa arrives alongside Tim, Tessa, Simon and Nicole at The Press Club in Melbourne, thrilled to have secured the advantage in a cook that will see its winner straight through to the Semi Final.
Episode 57
57. Episode 57
July 15, 2019
The Top 5 arrive at the MasterChef kitchen following Anushka's elimination yesterday, thrilled they've made it so close to the end.
Episode 56
56. Episode 56
July 14, 2019
Following yesterday's Invention Test, Nicole, Anushka and Tim pack their bags at home, knowing what awaits in today's Pressure Test can only be massive in Finals Week
Episode 55
55. Episode 55
July 13, 2019
After 11 incredible weeks including challenges across WA last week, the Top 6 arrive at the MasterChef kitchen, elated to be cooking in Finals Week.
Episode 54
54. Episode 54
July 10, 2019
With WA Week nearing it's end, a big elimination challenge awaits as Larissa, Christina and Simon arrive at Voyager Estate in Margaret River. Each is desperate to make it to Finals Week, and Larissa knows that using her well-earned immunity pin is the only way she can guarantee that.
Episode 53
53. Episode 53
July 9, 2019
With Nicole straight through to Finals Week, the remaining six cooking contestants arrive in Margaret River, walking through the beautiful forest to meet the judges and head chef of Leeuwin Estate, Dan Gedge.
Episode 52
52. Episode 52
July 8, 2019
Thrilled to be cooking for a guaranteed place in Finals Week, Anushka, Tessa, Nicole and Christina arrive at Sandalford in the beautiful Swan Valley just outside of Perth.
Episode 51
51. Episode 51
July 7, 2019
It's a beautiful sunny day in Perth, and the cooking contestants arrive in the CBD, excited to find out what's in store.
Episode 50
50. Episode 50
July 6, 2019
It's the start of a new week in MasterChef, but the Top 7 are far from home, they're in Western Australia set for an incredible week of challenges.
Episode 49
49. Episode 49
July 4, 2019
This episode is the return of the time auction where contestants bid for ingredients with time rather than money. The more time they spend buying ingredients, the less time they have to cook.
Episode 48
48. Episode 48
July 2, 2019
It's a new day at MasterChef and the contestants find themselves not in the kitchen but on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula in the coastal town of Queenscliff. Greeted by the judges, the group notice George is in his chef whites, which can mean only one thing -he's running the kitchen.
Episode 47
47. Episode 47
July 1, 2019
The winners of this week's Mystery Box and Invention Test challenges-Derek, Christina, Larissa and Simon-arrive at the MasterChef kitchen, each knowing as Finals Week nears it's now more important than ever to secure a coveted pin.
Episode 46
46. Episode 46
June 30, 2019
It's a new day at MasterChef and following their bottom 3 performance in yesterday's Invention Test, Anushka, Tim and Tati wake knowing for one this is their last day in the house. Tim knows he's only done onePressure Test before and it sent it home, so he knows he needs to work his way through each step methodically.
Episode 45
45. Episode 45
June 29, 2019
Following Best of the Best Week, the Top 9 arrive at the MasterChef kitchen, more than ever aware that Finals Week and the Grand Finale are just around the corner.
Episode 44
44. Episode 44
June 26, 2019
AsBest of the Best Week comes to an end, the losing team from last's night surprise family service challenge wake at the kitchen, knowing that to have made it to the Top 10, each is battling a fierce opponent. Ben has survived many eliminations, but knowing he faces the owner of the best restaurant in the world has left him wondering what today's challenge could be.
Episode 43
43. Episode 43
June 25, 2019
AsBest of the Best Week continues, the Top 10 arrive at the MasterChef kitchen, quickly realising they're in for a team challenge with Gary to run the kitchen as he stands decked in his chef whites. Gary says that as it's Best of the Best week, they've invited 40 of the best diners they'll ever cook for.
Episode 42
42. Episode 42
June 24, 2019
AsBest of the Best Week continues, the winners of the Mystery Box, Invention Test and yesterday's Advantage Cook arrive at the kitchen, eager to secure their own coveted pin.
Episode 41
41. Episode 41
June 23, 2019
AsBest of the Best Week continues, the eight cooking contestants arrive at the MasterChef kitchen, greeted by the judges, with Nicole and Simon sitting out on the gantry having won yesterday's Mystery Box and Invention Test.
Episode 40
40. Episode 40
June 23, 2019
This episode's mystery box holds some of the best-selling ingredients from Coles and along with these, contestants must cook with some of Australia's favourite ingredients: Vegemite, tomato sauce or Milo.
Episode 39
39. Episode 39
June 20, 2019
In a very challenging cook, the contestants must make a sweet dish without using refined sugar.
Episode 38
38. Episode 38
June 19, 2019
The team challenge requires contestants to create a delicious, sweet dish that is identical in look, texture and flavour to their teammate's dish. Communication is key.
Episode 37
37. Episode 37
June 18, 2019
Sweet Week continues with an immunity ice cream challenge. In round two, the best cook will go up against chef Alice Wright.
Episode 36
36. Episode 36
June 17, 2019
In a surprise twist, our bottom three contestants from the cereal invention test have been thrown straight into a pressure test. Aprons on: it's time to cook a unique creation by Kate Reid.
Episode 35
35. Episode 35
June 16, 2019
Kicking off Sweet Week, molecular master Heston Blumenthal enters the kitchen with a mystery box for the contestants.
Episode 34
34. Episode 34
June 13, 2019
Maggie Beer is back for the elimination challenge which will take place over two rounds. In round one, the contestants must celebrate herbs from the garden. In round two, they must feature spices.
Episode 33
33. Episode 33
June 12, 2019
Contestants find themselves in the Macedon Ranges for this team challenge: a picnic at Hanging Rock. What will be a surprise is who is the guest chef - none other than the beloved Maggie Beer.
Episode 32
32. Episode 32
June 11, 2019
Contestants awake with letters from home containing special instructions for round one of the immunity cook. The winner will cook off against chef Jessie McTavish from North Bondi Fish.
Episode 31
31. Episode 31
June 10, 2019
Three contestants will face the chopping block in an elimination challenge with a surprise twist.
Episode 30
30. Episode 30
June 9, 2019
It is the dreaded Everything Box, where contestants must use every one of the eight ingredients. They will have to be extra creative if they want to win a place in the next immunity challenge.
Episode 29
29. Episode 29
June 6, 2019
In this episode's elimination, contestants undergo a skills test followed by a seafood platter challenge including raw, fried and steamed elements. MasterClass with judges and Homage restaurant's Ash Martin.
Episode 28
28. Episode 28
June 5, 2019
The Queensland trip continues and the teams must cook a barbecue feast to serve 150 Noosa locals. The team that serves the least impressive feast will go into the next elimination.
Episode 27
27. Episode 27
June 4, 2019
In round one, contestants must prepare a sweet or savoury dish with one of Queensland's finest ingredients - ginger. The winner will cook off against chef Ben Williamson for an immunity pin.
Episode 26
26. Episode 26
June 3, 2019
Contestants must re-create one of Shannon Kellam's signature dishes, but without a recipe. The contestant who re-creates the dish least like Shannon's will be going home.
Episode 25
25. Episode 25
June 2, 2019
This episode's mystery box challenge has contestants creating dishes using Queensland's finest ingredients. The judges will taste the five most appealing dishes and the winner will head into an immunity challenge.
Episode 24
24. Episode 24
May 30, 2019
Secrets Week closes with the previous episode's losing team facing a blindfolded taste test. The first five to guess incorrectly have a 60-minute open pantry cook, but one last secret will ruffle some feathers.
Episode 23
23. Episode 23
May 29, 2019
Each team is allocated a 'secret weapon' and must create a four-course Italian meal for 40 diners. Whichever team serves the least impressive meal will go into the next pressure test.
Episode 22
22. Episode 22
May 28, 2019
These immunity rounds involve sauce, secrets and citrus. A contestant will face off against an established chef that will be kept secret from everyone, including the judges, until the very end.
Episode 21
21. Episode 21
May 27, 2019
Three contestants face a pressure test and will cook a paella based on an award-winning dish by Leno Lattarulo from Melbourne's Simply Spanish. Simple, right? Wrong. It is Secrets Week, after all.
Episode 20
20. Episode 20
May 26, 2019
It's Secrets Week, and, after a quick workshop with Din Tai Fung's Edward Yulianto, our cooks must create a tasty dumpling dish and later invent a dish that incorporates a secret. Shh.
Episode 19
19. Episode 19
May 22, 2019
It's the morning after the HWKR Service Challenge, and for the losing Green Team, they wake unsure if today will be their last in the MasterChef house. This is Blake's second team elimination, and it isn't where he wants to be, but plans to focus and stay in the game. Ben too is nervous, he's got a lot more to show the judges and wants to showcase his talents.
Episode 18
18. Episode 18
May 21, 2019
It's a new day in the MasterChef kitchen, and after a bigImmunity Challenge yesterday where Tati missed out on an elusive pin, the18 contestants wander along the Yarra River in Melbourne. For Steph, Legends Week has been nothing short of mind-blowing, and she knows whatever is in store today will be big.
Episode 17
17. Episode 17
May 20, 2019
The cars arrive at the MasterChef garden, and the winners of Rick Stein'sMystery Box andInvention Test cooking in today's Immunity Challenge -Tati, Abbey, Steph and Larissa are thrilled at the opportunity to cook for a pin.
Episode 16
16. Episode 16
May 19, 2019
After failing to impress in Rick Stein'sInvention Test yesterday, Derek, Leah and Jess wake to find themselves facing afeared Pressure Test.
Episode 15
15. Episode 15
May 17, 2019
It's the start of a new massive week in the MasterChef kitchen, and the contestants arrive, excited to find what might lay in store after a phenomenal week with Nigella Lawson.
Episode 14
14. Episode 14
May 16, 2019
The bottom team from the previous challenge are presented with an array of condiments they must identify correctly. The first five to guess incorrectly head into an elimination cook. Plus, a Masterclass with Nigella.
Episode 13
13. Episode 13
May 14, 2019
Today contestants cook outside the MasterChef kitchen for the second time, in a service challenge set to whet the appetite. Walking throughMelbourne's iconic CBD, the group are excited to find out what's in store.
Episode 12
12. Episode 12
May 11, 2019
The contestants arrive at the MasterChef kitchen, thrilled at the prospect of cooking in an Immunity challenge.
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
May 9, 2019
After failing to impress in yesterday's Invention Test relay, the group facing today's feared Pressure Test wake for what may be their last day in the house.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
May 6, 2019
It's the start of a new week and before even making it to the MasterChef kitchen, the contestants wake in the house to a big surprise guest. Downstairs making a pot of tea alongside aMystery Box is the one and only Nigella Lawson.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
May 5, 2019
It's the elimination after yesterday's epic challenge in East Gippsland, and the contestants pack their bags at home, ready to face today's cook in the MasterChef kitchen.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
May 4, 2019
Today our contestants cook outside the MasterChef kitchen for the first time, in a service challenge like no other. Walking up to meet the judges in Briagolong in East Gippsland, the contestants are excited to find out what's in store.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
May 3, 2019
The cars roll into the MasterChef garden, and the winners of the Mystery Box and Invention Test cooking in today's Immunity Challenge -Tessa, Derek, Abbey and Kyle are thrilled to be vying for a pin, hoping to join Tim who won his last week.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
May 3, 2019
After failing to impress in yesterday's Invention Test and surprise Elimination, Dee, Yossra and Nicole wake in the house to find themselves facing a feared Pressure Test.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
May 2, 2019
The contestants drive up to the MasterChef kitchen, excited to be cooking in their first Mystery Box cook of the season. They'll have 75 minutes to bring a delicious dish using at least one of the Mystery Box ingredients. The judges will only taste the five most appealing dishes, with the winner to go through for their chance at Immunity later in the week
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
April 30, 2019
It's the end of the first week in the MasterChef kitchen, and as winners in yesterday's challenge Dee, Tim, Joe and Mandy arrive, ready to face-off for a guaranteed immunity pin.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
April 28, 2019
With the Judge's Auditions complete, the Top 24 contestants for 2019arrive for their very first cook in the MasterChef kitchen where they are welcomed by Gary, George and Matt. They've been here once before, to present their signature dish during Judge's Auditions, but today they'll take to the benches for the first time.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
April 27, 2019
It's day two of Judge's Auditions and 13 contestants return for a second chance to show the judges they deserve an apron, and a place in the MasterChef Top 24 for2019. With 18aprons given away yesterday, just six remain.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
April 25, 2019
MasterChef is back as Australia's most talented home cooks compete in season 11 for the title of MasterChef 2019, and the grand prize, including $250,000.
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Where to Watch MasterChef Australia
MasterChef Australia is available for streaming on the FremantleMedia Australia website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch MasterChef Australia on demand at and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    April 27, 2009
  • IMDB Rating
    8.2  (4,049)
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