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All Episodes of MasterChef Australia

Browse all 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...

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Season 1

7.0/1033 votes
Sydney Sizzles
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/27/2009
The auditions begin!
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.2/1024 votes
Audition 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/28/2009
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1021 votes
Audition 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/29/2009
Melbourne
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.8/1020 votes
Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2009
In 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1019 votes
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2009
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1020 votes
The Top 20 Revealed
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/3/2009
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/1022 votes
20 Ways with Chicken
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/4/2009
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.9/1020 votes
Sam And The Sausage
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/5/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/1020 votes
Sushi Stress
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/6/2009
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.2/1019 votes
The First Cut
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/7/2009
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/1019 votes
Cooking With The Masters
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/8/2009
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1018 votes
Rabbit Season
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 5/10/2009
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.7/1018 votes
The Tarte Tatin Test
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/11/2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1018 votes
Brent vs Boetz
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 5/12/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.4/1019 votes
Banquet Wars
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 5/13/2009
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.5/1018 votes
A Blow for Brent
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 5/14/2009
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.7/1018 votes
Class Is In
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 5/15/2009
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1019 votes
Julia's Divine Dumplings
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 5/17/2009
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1019 votes
Attack of the Killer Squid
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 5/18/2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.4/1021 votes
Julia and the Duck
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/2009
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1020 votes
Aisle Panic
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/20/2009
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.2/1019 votes
An Emotional Elimination
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/21/2009
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1019 votes
Soufflés and Stir-fries
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 5/22/2009
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.8/1020 votes
The Steaks are Raised
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 5/24/2009
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.7/1019 votes
Sweet Success
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 5/25/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/1017 votes
Chris vs Alex Herbert
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 5/26/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.4/1018 votes
Feeding Frenzy
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 5/27/2009
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/1018 votes
Kate's Tough Decision
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 5/28/2009
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1018 votes
The Perfect Chip
Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 5/29/2009
Masterclass 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 Spinach
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.4/1017 votes
Best of British
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 5/31/2009
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/1017 votes
Paella Pain
Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 6/1/2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/1017 votes
Justine vs Guy Grossi
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 6/2/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.4/1016 votes
Fishy Business
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 6/3/2009
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.5/1016 votes
The Great Bait Debate
Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 6/4/2009
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1017 votes
Lemon Goodness
Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 6/5/2009
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.4/1017 votes
Double Trouble
Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 6/7/2009
Invention Test 5
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/1017 votes
Not So Sweet
Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 6/8/2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/1017 votes
Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 6/9/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.5/1017 votes
Canape Frenzy
Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 6/10/2009
Martini Club Team Challenge
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.3/1017 votes
And Then There Were Seven
Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 6/11/2009
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.5/1018 votes
Sweet Treats
Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 6/12/2009
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.2/1017 votes
Hits and Misses
Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 6/14/2009
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.4/1017 votes
Terrine Trauma
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 6/15/2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
5.9/1017 votes
Justine vs Matt Moran
Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 6/16/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.1/1017 votes
Here Comes the Bride
Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 6/17/2009
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1018 votes
Grain Pain
Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 6/18/2009
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.5/1019 votes
Cocktail Hour
Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 6/19/2009
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1018 votes
Hello Hong Kong!
Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 6/21/2009
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.4/1018 votes
Old Faces Return
Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 6/22/2009
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1016 votes
Truffletastic!
Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 6/23/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Battle of the Sexes
Season 1 Episode 51 - Aired 6/24/2009
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Sweet and Sour
Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 6/25/2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Show and Tell
Season 1 Episode 53 - Aired 6/26/2009
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Love is in the Air
Season 1 Episode 54 - Aired 6/28/2009
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Vision Quest
Season 1 Episode 55 - Aired 6/29/2009
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Season 1 Episode 56 - Aired 6/30/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
All at Sea
Season 1 Episode 57 - Aired 7/1/2009
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Thyme Out
Season 1 Episode 58 - Aired 7/2/2009
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Shanks and Soufflés
Season 1 Episode 59 - Aired 7/3/2009
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Christmas in July
Season 1 Episode 60 - Aired 7/5/2009
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Macaroon Madness
Season 1 Episode 61 - Aired 7/6/2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Julie vs Adrian Richardson
Season 1 Episode 62 - Aired 7/7/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Season 1 Episode 63 - Aired 7/8/2009
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 elimination
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Taste Test
Season 1 Episode 64 - Aired 7/9/2009
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Winter Warmers
Season 1 Episode 65 - Aired 7/10/2009
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Finals Fever
Season 1 Episode 66 - Aired 7/12/2009
Invention 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 supermarket
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Pie Wars
Season 1 Episode 67 - Aired 7/13/2009
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
Poh's Advantage
Season 1 Episode 68 - Aired 7/14/2009
Elimination 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
No Piece of Cake
Season 1 Episode 69 - Aired 7/15/2009
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
And Then There Were Two
Season 1 Episode 70 - Aired 7/16/2009
Elimination 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 judge
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
The Tables Are Turned
Season 1 Episode 71 - Aired 7/17/2009
Masterclass 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votes
The Grand Finale
Season 1 Episode 72 - Aired 7/19/2009
Finale 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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown