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The Best Episodes of MasterChef

Every episode of MasterChef ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of MasterChef!

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Into the kitchen and under the spotlight. Amateur cooks duel it out for the right to be called the MasterChef UK Champion. Initially named Masterchef Goes Large, the series changed its name to Masterchef in

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    MasterChef Season 9 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.9/10(11 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S9:E1

    By taste alone, the five contestants must recreate a dish without a recipe. The three remaining chefs are thrown into a busy lunchtime service at a London's restaurant. Finally, they must prepare two brilliant courses to stand any chance of making it through to the quarter-finals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #2 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. MasterChef Season 17 Episode 18 - Episode 18
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Episode 18

    S17:E18

    The final three chefs must produce the best three dishes of their lives to stand a chance of being crowned MasterChef champion 2021.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. MasterChef Season 16 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Episode 1

    S16:E1

    Out of the thousands who applied, 60 amateur cooks have made it through to compete over five weeks of heats in the MasterChef kitchen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. MasterChef Season 16 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #5 - Episode 2

    S16:E2

    Six more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2020 MasterChef champion.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. MasterChef Season 21 Episode 24 - Episode 24
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Episode 24

    S21:E24

    This is the big one. The 21st MasterChef grand final. Weeks of hard graft have led to this moment when one of the three finalists will come out on top.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. MasterChef Season 16 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.8/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Episode 3

    S16:E3

    The six qualifiers from the first two heats return for the first quarter-final, hoping to win a place in Knockout Week.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. MasterChef Season 16 Episode 24 - Episode 24
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Episode 24

    S16:E24

    It’s the MasterChef final. After an arduous eight-week journey, the search for the country’s best amateur cook reaches its climax.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. MasterChef Season 21 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Episode 4

    S21:E4

    The next group of home cooks are ready for a culinary battle in the second week of heats. The contestants will need to hit the ground running if they are to win an exclusive MasterChef apron.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. MasterChef Season 21 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Episode 6

    S21:E6

    Grace Dent sets the brief for the quarter-finalists. They must create the perfect picnic, which has to include two savoury items and one sweet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. MasterChef Season 21 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Episode 2

    S21:E2

    It's the second heat of the week, where the final challenge is to cook a two-course meal for three past champions to win a place in the quarter-finals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. MasterChef Season 21 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Episode 3

    S21:E3

    It's the first quarter-final, with six chefs competing for a place in knockout week. The challenge is to produce a stunning dish combining sweet and savoury ingredients.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. MasterChef Season 21 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Episode 5

    S21:E5

    This week’s second heat welcomes new hopefuls to take on the cooking competition. The contenders will need to jump straight into action as they cook off for one of the MasterChef aprons.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. MasterChef Season 21 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Episode 1

    S21:E1

    It's the start of the 2025 competition, bringing together the UK's best amateur cooks, but only one can win the coveted MasterChef trophy

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. MasterChef Season 21 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Episode 7

    S21:E7

    It's week 3 of the heats, and the latest home cooks are ready to bring their A-game to the kitchen. If they reach the standards expected of them, they could claim a MasterChef apron.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. MasterChef Season 21 Episode 15 - Episode 15
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Episode 15

    S21:E15

    It’s the last quarter-final, and the best cooks from the week’s heats are back with one thing in their sights: a place in knockout week.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. MasterChef Season 21 Episode 20 - Episode 20
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Episode 20

    S21:E20

    The semi-finals continue, with the brief for the remaining six cooks set by none other than pioneer of molecular gastronomy Heston Blumenthal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode 3
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - Episode 3

    S1:E3

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode 4
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Episode 4

    S1:E4

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 5 - Episode 5
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Episode 5

    S1:E5

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 6 - Episode 6
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Episode 6

    S1:E6

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 7 - Episode 7
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Episode 7

    S1:E7

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 8 - Episode 8
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Episode 8

    S1:E8

    No description available

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 9 - Episode 9
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Episode 9

    S1:E9

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "MasterChef". It scored 8.9/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/12/2013. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 1".