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.
Cast: Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli
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72 episodes
1. Sydney SizzlesThe auditions begin!TV-14CC45minApr 27, 2009
2. Audition 2Brisbane and Perth Deliver.TV-14CC47minApr 28, 2009
3. Audition 3MelbourneTV-14CC47minApr 29, 2009
4. 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.TV-14CC47minApr 30, 2009
5. Top 50 (2) - Fish Market FrenzyTwo seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challengeTV-14CC25minMay 1, 2009
6. The Top 20 RevealedThe mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 RevealedTV-14CC1 h 11 minMay 3, 2009
7. 20 Ways with ChickenThe contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking ChallengeTV-14CC47minMay 4, 2009
8. Sam And The SausageCelebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu FeildelTV-14CC24minMay 5, 2009
9. Sushi StressSushi Restaurant Team ChallengeTV-14CC45minMay 6, 2009
10. The First CutTeam Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminateTV-14CC24minMay 7, 2009
11. Cooking With The MastersMasterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.TV-14CC24minMay 8, 2009
12. Rabbit SeasonInvention Test 1 - Italian themeTV-14CC47minMay 10, 2009
13. The Tarte Tatin TestPressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.TV-14CC44minMay 11, 2009
14. Brent vs BoetzCelebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin BoetzTV-14CC24minMay 12, 2009
15. Banquet WarsThe teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.TV-14CC46minMay 13, 2009
16. A Blow for BrentTeam Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced eliminationTV-14CC23minMay 14, 2009
17. Class Is InMasterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.TV-14CC42minMay 15, 2009
18. Julia's Divine DumplingsInvention Test 2 - Chinese themeTV-14CC46minMay 17, 2009
19. Attack of the Killer SquidPressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.TV-14CC46minMay 18, 2009
20. Julia and the DuckThe MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.TV-14CC24minMay 19, 2009
21. Aisle PanicA three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.TV-14CC45minMay 20, 2009
22. An Emotional EliminationThe blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.TV-14CC23minMay 21, 2009
23. Soufflés and Stir-friesMasterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa SouffléTV-14CC42minMay 22, 2009
24. The Steaks are RaisedThe contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.TV-14CC46minMay 24, 2009
25. Sweet SuccessCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex HerbertTV-14CC45minMay 25, 2009
26. Chris vs Alex HerbertCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex HerbertTV-14CC24minMay 26, 2009
27. Feeding FrenzyThe teams race to feed the hungry hordes.TV-14CC46minMay 27, 2009
28. Kate's Tough DecisionThe team captain has the final say as to who should go.TV-14CC24minMay 28, 2009
29. 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 SpinachTV-14CC42minMay 29, 2009
30. Best of BritishJohn Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.TV-14CC46minMay 31, 2009
31. Paella PainPressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.TV-14CC46minJun 1, 2009
32. Justine vs Guy GrossiCelebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy GrossiTV-14CC24minJun 2, 2009
33. Fishy BusinessFresh Seafood Team ChallengeTV-14CC46minJun 3, 2009
34. The Great Bait DebateThe blue team decides whether to send their captain home.TV-14CC24minJun 4, 2009
35. Lemon GoodnessMasterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.TV-14CC45minJun 5, 2009
36. Double TroubleInvention Test 5TV-14CC46minJun 7, 2009
37. Not So SweetPressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.TV-14CC46minJun 8, 2009
38. Lucas vs Ben O’DonoghueCelebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'DonoghueTV-14CC23minJun 9, 2009
39. Canape FrenzyMartini Club Team ChallengeTV-14CC45minJun 10, 2009
40. And Then There Were SevenThe blue team say goodbye to another contestant.TV-14CC24minJun 11, 2009
41. Sweet TreatsMasterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream FillingTV-14CC46minJun 12, 2009- 42. Hits and MissesInvention Test 6 - Two course mealTV-14CC46minJun 14, 2009
43. Terrine TraumaPressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.TV-14CC46minJun 15, 2009
44. Justine vs Matt MoranCelebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt MoranTV-14CC24minJun 16, 2009
45. Here Comes the BrideThe contestants cater a wedding on water.TV-14CC1 h 9 minJun 17, 2009
46. Grain PainTaste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.TV-14CC23minJun 18, 2009
47. Cocktail HourMasterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry TartTV-14CC45minJun 19, 2009
48. Hello Hong Kong!Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum ChallengeTV-14CC46minJun 21, 2009
49. Old Faces ReturnHong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish ChallengeTV-14CC45minJun 22, 2009
50. Truffletastic!Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin PakTV-14CC24minJun 23, 2009
51. Battle of the SexesHong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.TV-14CC1 h 9 minJun 24, 2009
52. Sweet and SourPressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fryTV-14CC24minJun 25, 2009
53. Show and TellMasterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date SconesTV-14CC45minJun 26, 2009
54. Love is in the AirInvention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' themeTV-14CC46minJun 28, 2009
55. Vision QuestThe contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.TV-14CC46minJun 29, 2009
56. Andre vs Emmanuel StroobantCelebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel StroobantTV-14CC24minJun 30, 2009
57. All at SeaHMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competitionTV-14CC45minJul 1, 2009
58. Thyme OutTaste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredientsTV-14CC23minJul 2, 2009
59. Shanks and SoufflésMasterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef KoftaTV-14CC45minJul 3, 2009
60. Christmas in JulyThe contestants deliver some festive cheer.TV-14CC47minJul 5, 2009
61. 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.TV-14CC47minJul 6, 2009
62. Julie vs Adrian RichardsonCelebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian RichardsonTV-14CC24minJul 7, 2009
63. 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 eliminationTV-14CC48minJul 8, 2009
64. Taste TestTaste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curryTV-14CC23minJul 9, 2009
65. Winter WarmersMaster Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with SabayonTV-14CC46minJul 10, 2009
66. 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 supermarketTV-14CC49minJul 12, 2009
67. Pie WarsElimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.TV-14CC47minJul 13, 2009
68. 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.TV-14CC48minJul 14, 2009
69. 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.TV-14CC47minJul 15, 2009
70. 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 judgeTV-14CC1 h 15 minJul 16, 2009
71. 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.TV-14CC45minJul 17, 2009
72. 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.TV-14CC1 h 31 minJul 19, 2009
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Franc Roddam
- Studio
- EndemolShine Australia
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
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