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The Best Episodes of MasterChef Australia

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

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...
Genre:Reality
Network:Network Ten

Best Episodes Summary

"Fairytale Immunity Challenge" is the best rated episode of "MasterChef Australia". It scored 8.6/10 based on 21 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/28/2020. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Grand Finale".

  • Fairytale Immunity Challenge
    8.6/1021 votes
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    #1 - Fairytale Immunity Challenge

    Season 12 Episode 34 - Aired 5/28/2020

    Contestants must create a dish inspired by one of seven classic fairytales. With an open pantry and garden, the contestant with the best dish and the strongest concept will win immunity.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Grand Finale
    8.4/1019 votes
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    #2 - Grand Finale

    Season 15 Episode 50 - Aired 7/16/2023

    It's the Grand Finale, and whichever cook scores the most points across two rounds will lift the trophy aloft, claiming $250,000 in prize money and the title of MasterChef Australia winner, 2023!?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Premiere
    8.3/1021 votes
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    #3 - Premiere

    Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2016

    MasterChef Australia returns with the best group of home cooks the competition has ever seen. In the first of three judges' auditions, our amateur cooks are given one hour to cook their best dish.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Auditions Part 1
    8.2/1019 votes
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    #4 - Auditions Part 1

    Season 9 Episode 1 - Aired 5/1/2017

    The heat is on. A fresh group of home cooks from around the country will eagerly tackle challenges that will see one of them take home the title and $250,000.

    Director: Richard Franc

    Writer: Esi Bartels

  • Auditions Part 2
    8.1/1013 votes
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    #5 - Auditions Part 2

    Season 9 Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2017

    After a record-breaking first-round cook that saw an extraordinary 20 aprons handed out, only four aprons remain. Who will have what it takes to impress the judges?

    Director: Richard Franc

    Writer: Esi Bartels

  • Immunity Challenge - Shui Ishizaki
    8.1/1013 votes
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    #6 - Immunity Challenge - Shui Ishizaki

    Season 10 Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2018

    The winner of the mystery box challenge and the three best-performing cooks from the invention test will compete for immunity, with Shannon Bennett back in the kitchen to guide and mentor the contestants.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Off-site Challenge: Hellenic Republic
    8.0/1011 votes
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    #7 - Off-site Challenge: Hellenic Republic

    Season 8 Episode 24 - Aired 6/1/2016

    Today's off-site challenge will take place at George Calombaris' Hellenic Republic restaurant. Split into two teams, each team must prepare a three course feast for 120 guests to avoid elimination.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mystery Box: Elena Duggan
    8.0/1010 votes
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    #8 - Mystery Box: Elena Duggan

    Season 9 Episode 4 - Aired 5/4/2017

    Top 24 Mystery Box Challenge: Elena Duggan The top 24 contestants enter the kitchen for their first mystery box challenge.

    Director: Richard Franc

    Writer: Esi Bartels

  • 400 Gradi Team Challenge
    8.0/1010 votes
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    #9 - 400 Gradi Team Challenge

    Season 9 Episode 9 - Aired 5/10/2017

    The contestants gather at Gradi, one of Melbourne's leading Italian restaurants before being split into two teams who must prepare four dishes for 250 hungry diners to avoid the elimination challenge.

    Director: Richard Franc

    Writer: Esi Bartels

  • Immunity Challenge: Waffle Iron
    8.0/1010 votes
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    #10 - Immunity Challenge: Waffle Iron

    Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 5/16/2017

    The three best performers from the invention test are now vying for a chance at immunity. Does the amateur cook have what it takes to out-cook the professional?

    Director: Richard Franc

    Writer: Esi Bartels

  • Team Challenge: Relay
    7.9/1010 votes
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    #11 - Team Challenge: Relay

    Season 9 Episode 14 - Aired 5/17/2017

    The contestants are split into teams of four in a relay challenge as each member has 15 minutes to cook and only 45 seconds to hand over to the next cook in the relay.

    Director: Richard Franc

    Writer: Esi Bartels

  • Auditions Part 1
    7.9/1019 votes
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    #12 - Auditions Part 1

    Season 10 Episode 1 - Aired 5/7/2018

    The amateur cooks are given one hour to recreate their signature dish for the first of the two judges' auditions. The judges introduce the nine past winners of the program, who are there to cheer them on.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elimination Challenge - Source of Inspiration
    7.9/1012 votes
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    #13 - Elimination Challenge - Source of Inspiration

    Season 10 Episode 9 - Aired 5/17/2018

    The losing team from the MCG service challenge must face-off in this elimination challenge. The contestants must cook something inspired by the dish that made them fall in love with food.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Peter Gilmore - Elimination Challenge
    7.9/109 votes
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    #14 - Peter Gilmore - Elimination Challenge

    Season 15 Episode 47 - Aired 7/11/2023

    Bennelong Restaurant's Peter Gilmore demonstrates how to create an intricate and tasty seafood dish. With no recipe, contestants must use total recall to perfectly replicate the dish or be eliminated.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 2nd Judges' Auditions
    7.8/1013 votes
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    #15 - 2nd Judges' Auditions

    Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 5/2/2016

    In the second judges' auditions our amateur cooks are given one hour to cook their best dish. To receive an apron, the contestants must receive a yes from all three judges.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Immunity Challenge: Jake Kellie
    7.8/1013 votes
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    #16 - Immunity Challenge: Jake Kellie

    Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 5/10/2016

    The top three contestants from the invention test must make a filled pasta with a matching sauce. The winner will then enter a cook off for immunity against guest chef, Jake Kellie.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Team Challenge: Pub Lunch
    7.8/1013 votes
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    #17 - Team Challenge: Pub Lunch

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 5/11/2016

    This challenge is all about the pub lunch. The contestants are split into two teams and must cook three courses for 70 people with Marco Pierre White running the pass.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mystery Box Challenge: Viewers
    7.8/1013 votes
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    #18 - Mystery Box Challenge: Viewers

    Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 5/15/2016

    This mystery box challenge has been chosen by the viewers. Contestants have 75 minutes to create a dish using at least one ingredient chosen by the viewers.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Service Challenge
    7.8/1012 votes
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    #19 - Service Challenge

    Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 5/18/2016

    In this service challenge, the contestants are split into two teams. Each team must cook a three-course meal for 30 people replicating dishes from two celebrated Melbourne restaurants.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mystery Box Challenge: Ugly Ingredients & Invention Test: Relay
    7.8/1011 votes
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    #20 - Mystery Box Challenge: Ugly Ingredients & Invention Test: Relay

    Season 8 Episode 36 - Aired 6/19/2016

    Today's mystery box challenge contains eight of the ugliest ingredients ever seen. The contestants must impress the judges by creating a beautiful & delicious dish in only 60 minutes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Elimination Challenge
    7.8/1011 votes
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    #21 - Elimination Challenge

    Season 8 Episode 50 - Aired 7/7/2016

    The four members of the losing teams from the service challenge now face elimination. With so much at stake, which contestant will fail to impress the judges and be sent home from the competition?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Pressure Test: Gary Mehigan's Roast Chicken, Peas and Potatoes
    7.8/1011 votes
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    #22 - Pressure Test: Gary Mehigan's Roast Chicken, Peas and Potatoes

    Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 5/8/2017

    The three contestants with the least impressive dishes from the invention test face off in the pressure test. To survive they must keep up with Gary Mehigan as he prepares his classic roast chicken.

    Director: Richard Franc

    Writer: Esi Bartels

  • Elimination Challenge: Potato & Masterclass
    7.8/1010 votes
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    #23 - Elimination Challenge: Potato & Masterclass

    Season 9 Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2017

    The losing team from the Italian service challenge face elimination. Who will be the next to leave the competition? Plus, don't miss the first MasterClass of 2017 led by judges Gary, George and Matt.

    Director: Richard Franc

    Writer: Esi Bartels

  • Pressure Test - Maggie Beer
    7.8/1013 votes
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    #24 - Pressure Test - Maggie Beer

    Season 10 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2018

    The three contestants with the least impressive dishes from the invention test face-off in the pressure test. Queen of the kitchen Maggie Beer enters with the dish to be recreated.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Team Challenge: MCG
    7.8/1013 votes
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    #25 - Team Challenge: MCG

    Season 10 Episode 8 - Aired 5/16/2018

    The contestants find themselves on the turf of the iconic MCG for the first team challenge. Split into two teams, each must cook delicious and nutritious food for 50 diners using a different protein.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A