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The Best Episodes of MasterChef Season 21

Every episode of MasterChef Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of MasterChef Season 21!

The Best Episodes of MasterChef Season 21

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...
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    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #1 - 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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    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #2 - 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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    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - 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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    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #4 - 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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    6.2/10(5 votes)

    #5 - 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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    6.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - 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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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - 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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    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Episode 8

    S21:E8

    It’s the second heat of the week, and the newest cohort of brave cooks are each hoping to win one of the four MasterChef aprons on offer – their ticket to the rest of the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #9 - Episode 9

    S21:E9

    Esteemed food critic and writer Jimi Famurewa sets the brief for the week's quarter-final – to create a modern American classic that will make him feel like he's back in the USA.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - Episode 10

    S21:E10

    It’s the fourth week of heats, and a fresh batch of ambitious cooks, including a fishmonger and data scientist, are ready to kick-start their MasterChef competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Episode 11

    S21:E11

    The second heat of the week launches with new contenders ready for their first taste of cooking in the MasterChef kitchen. Those who win aprons could earn a place in this week’s quarter-final.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Episode 12

    S21:E12

    Jay Rayner sets the brief for the week's quarter-final. He would like the cooks to make a wrap. They can fill it with their choice of ingredients, but the wrap will need to be made from scratch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #13 - Episode 13

    S21:E13

    It’s the fifth and final week of the heats, and another group of home cooks take the first step towards making their culinary dreams a reality.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - Episode 14

    S21:E14

    It's the final heat, as the last group of food-obsessed competitors go all out to try to nab one of the last three quarter-final places in this year’s competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - 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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    #16 - Episode 16

    S21:E16

    Knockout week has arrived. Sixteen amateurs compete for the final ten places and the opportunity to tackle their first professional kitchen service.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - Episode 17

    S21:E17

    Knockout week continues as the second group of eight hopefuls return to take on the competition. Those who show they mean business will earn the right to work in their first professional kitchen.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #18 - Episode 18

    S21:E18

    Knockout week comes to a head with just ten cooks remaining in the competition. Success could mean a place in the semi-finals, but it will take every ounce of effort to get there.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #19 - Episode 19

    S21:E19

    It's semi-finals time, and the challenges include catering for members of the Jane Austen Society, not to mention a descendant of the famous author!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - 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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    #21 - Episode 21

    S21:E21

    It's the last step before finals week, and the challenge for the amateurs is to cook something amazing using an ingredient they detest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #22 - Episode 22

    S21:E22

    Finals week on MasterChef has arrived! Seven weeks of intense competition has seen some extraordinary competitors fall by the wayside, and now just four are left standing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    #23 - Episode 23

    S21:E23

    Finals week continues, and the final four get the chance to take part in one of the most exciting Chef’s Tables in MasterChef history.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - 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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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "MasterChef" season 21. It scored 6/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/6/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".