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The Best Episodes of MasterChef Australia Season 12

Every episode of MasterChef Australia Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of MasterChef Australia Season 12!

The Best Episodes of MasterChef Australia Season 12

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  1. 8.6/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Fairytale Immunity Challenge

    S12:E34

    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.

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  2. 7.7/10(21 votes)

    #2 - Family Photo Mystery Box

    S12:E33

    The contestants lift the lids of their mystery box to find a photo sent by their loved ones. The contestants have 60 minutes to create a dish inspired by the memory in their family photo.

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  3. 7.6/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Instant Noodle Immunity Challenge

    S12:E29

    This episode's immunity challenge is fought in two rounds. In one round, contestants must create a delicious dish using instant noodles. The top two from round one must make a nostalgic and comforting dish.

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  4. 7.6/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Kirsten Tibballs' Meljito Dessert Pressure Test

    S12:E32

    Queen of chocolate and guest chef Kirsten Tibballs reveals that, for the pressure test, the contestants must create her wow-factor dessert the meljito.

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  5. 7.5/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Kingfish Elimination Challenge

    S12:E30

    Josh Niland of The Fish Butchery breaks down a kingfish for each of the contestants to choose a cut to cook with. The contestant with the least impressive dish will be going home.

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  6. 7.4/10(18 votes)

    #6 - Curtis Stone's Time Auction Immunity Challenge

    S12:E14

    Today's immunity challenge with Curtis Stone sees four contestants compete in a MasterChef time auction. The more time they spend on buying ingredients, the less time they have to cook.

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  8. 7.4/10(17 votes)

    #7 - Locally Sourced Mystery Box

    S12:E18

    This episode's ingredients are sourced by locals who grow fruit and vegetables in their backyards. The three most impressive dishes from the mystery box challenge will cook in an immunity challenge.

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  9. 7.4/10(15 votes)

    #8 - Vegan Mystery Box

    S12:E28

    Contestants must create a vegan dish using at least one ingredient from the mystery box set by vegan chef Shannon Martinez. The top four dishes will cook off in the next immunity challenge.

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  10. 7.4/10(15 votes)

    #9 - Two Dish Relay Challenge

    S12:E31

    Each team must cook two dishes: one main and one dessert. Each contestant has 20 minutes to cook and they have just 45 seconds to hand over the dish to the next contestant in the relay.

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  11. 7.3/10(15 votes)

    #10 - Thai Team Challenge

    S12:E16

    The contestants leave the kitchen for a week of off-site challenges. Teams must make two entrees and three mains for 50 diners. The least impressive team faces a pressure test.

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  12. 7.3/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Pressure Test: Guess The Ingredients & Replicate The Dish

    S12:E17

    Helly Raichura, of Enter Via Laundry, bases this taste test on her popular dish, 'pasta not pasta'. Contestants who guess the least ingredients correctly must replicate the dish in a challenge.

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  13. 7.3/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Sushi Train 100 Plate Immunity Challenge

    S12:E19

    Three contestants are told they must prepare 100 small plates each, consisting of five different dishes. All dishes will be served on the sushi train and will be colour-coded in this blind tasting.

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  14. 7.3/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Take-Away Elimination Challenge

    S12:E20

    In today's take-away elimination challenge contestants must make a dish that will stand the home delivery test. Contestants have 90 minutes from the start of the cook to completed delivery.

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  15. 7.3/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Double Twist Team Challenge

    S12:E21

    Contestants learn that there will be a twist with every challenge this week, so they must think on their feet to survive another week in the MasterChef kitchen. Tonight two twists really stir the pot.

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  16. 7.3/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Peter Gunn's Black Box Elimination

    S12:E27

    Contestants must replicate chef Peter Gunn's 'Black Box' from his restaurant Ides. The contestant with the least impressive dish will be going home.

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  17. 7.3/10(14 votes)

    #16 - The Aussie Pressure Test

    S12:E40

    It's an Australia-themed pressure test. First up contestants must cook a delicious savoury pie and sauce. The bottom four must then create a dish celebrating what Australia means to them.

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  18. 7.2/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Textures Elimination Challenge

    S12:E15

    This challenge is all about texture. In round one, contestants must cook a dish with the best crunch. Round two is all about a gooey texture. The least impressive gooey dish will send its chef home.

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  19. 7.2/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Sweet or Savoury Service Challenge

    S12:E26

    Jo Barrett and Matt Stone from Oakridge Wines mentor this service challenge, with each team cooking a sweet or savoury menu. The team with the least impressive menu faces the pressure test.

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  20. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Citrus Challenge

    S12:E36

    Contestants cook a sweet or savoury style dish championing a citrus fruit of their choice. In round two, they use the same fruit, but their dish must be in the opposite style.

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  21. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Coskun Uysal's Meat/Protein Dessert Pressure Test

    S12:E37

    Contestants discover they must create a dish inspired by chef Coskun Uysal's chicken rice pudding dessert. With this in mind, they must create their own dessert featuring a meat or protein.

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  22. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Teams Of Two Communication Challenge

    S12:E41

    Teams of two must create two dishes using a chosen ingredient. Dishes must be identical in taste and appearance, but they will not be able to see each other while they cook, so communication is key.

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  23. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Benjamin Cooper Jungle CurryPressure Test

    S12:E42

    Benjamin Cooper, Executive Chef of Chin Chin Melbourne, sets tonight's pressure test where contestants must recreate his jungle curry with rice and roti without a recipe.

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  24. 7.2/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Smokin' Mystery Box

    S12:E43

    Today's mystery box is all about smoke. Contestants can use any method of smoking as long as one element has been smoked with a smoking gun. The top four will cook in tomorrow's immunity challenge.

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  25. 7.1/10(26 votes)

    #24 - Relay Style Team Challenge

    S12:E3

    Teams must cook a three-course meal in a relay style cook. Each team member starts a course and after 20 minutes must swap to the next course. The most cohesive menu with the best dishes wins.

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  26. 7.1/10(19 votes)

    #25 - Immunity Challenge: Judges' Taste Test / MasterClass

    S12:E9

    The five contestants with the most impressive dishes from yesterday's challenge find themselves back in the kitchen ready to cook off in an immunity challenge. Plus, MasterClass with Andy and Jock.

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Fairytale Immunity Challenge" is the best rated episode of "MasterChef Australia" season 12. It scored 8.6/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 5/28/2020. This episode is rated 0.9 points higher than the second-best, "Family Photo Mystery Box".