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The Worst Episodes of MasterChef Australia

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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 on Network Ten.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    MasterChef Australia Season 18 Episode 47 - Pressure Test: Sam Aisbett
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    #1 - Pressure Test: Sam Aisbett

    S18:E47

    In a high-stakes pressure test featuring Michelin-starred Chef Sam Aisbett's 'Crab Salad', four contestants must navigate complex technical components and personal errors to avoid elimination.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. MasterChef Australia Season 18 Episode 55 - Pressure Test: Malaysian Snacks
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    #2 - Pressure Test: Malaysian Snacks

    S18:E55

    Four of the Top 5 contestants battle it out to stay in the competition, taking on an epic pressure test set by judge Poh Ling Yeow to recreate three of her beautiful and delicious Malaysian snacks.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. MasterChef Australia Season 18 Episode 57 - Elimination Challenge: Letters From Home
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    #3 - Elimination Challenge: Letters From Home

    S18:E57

    It's elimination day, and there are two spots up for grabs in the semi-final. Emotions run high when letters and ingredients from home inspire our cooks to make a dish to keep them in the competition.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. MasterChef Australia Season 18 Episode 58 - Judges vs. Contestants
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    #4 - Judges vs. Contestants

    S18:E58

    Today's challenge is a MasterChef classic. First, the tables are turned, and the judges cook off head-to-head before teaming up to take on the Top 3 contestants, with bragging rights on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. MasterChef Australia Season 18 Episode 59 - Semi Final: Two-course Service Challenge
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    #5 - Semi Final: Two-course Service Challenge

    S18:E59

    In today's Semi-Final, the Top 3 contestants will battle it out in a two-course service challenge, each cooking for more than 20 diners. By the end of the day, we will have our two Grand Finalists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. MasterChef Australia Season 18 Episode 56 - Immunity Challenge: Meghan Markle
    2.8/10(32 votes)

    #6 - Immunity Challenge: Meghan Markle

    S18:E56

    The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, joins the MasterChef Australia kitchen today, offering some of her favourite seasonal produce to feature in a heartfelt dish, with immunity on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. MasterChef Australia Season 17 Episode 21 - Mystery Box Challenge: Sooshi Mango
    3.9/10(23 votes)

    #7 - Mystery Box Challenge: Sooshi Mango

    S17:E21

    In a heartwarming and hilarious Mystery Box challenge, contestants must cook a dish worthy of a Nonna's table under the watchful eyes of Sooshi Mango, for a shot at immunity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. MasterChef Australia Season 14 Episode 20 - The Overnight Dish Elimination
    4.6/10(16 votes)

    #8 - The Overnight Dish Elimination

    S14:E20

    It's elimination day and the creator of the best Round 1 fare will keep their team safe. Those fighting to avoid the drop must then prepare a tasty dish to be left overnight and cooked the next day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 31 - Second Chance Week
    4.8/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Second Chance Week

    S13:E31

    It's Second Chance Week in the MasterChef kitchen. Across the week, 11 previously eliminated contestants are back with not one, but two chances to get back in the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 21 - Service Brigade - Tonka (Immunity Challenge)
    5.2/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Service Brigade - Tonka (Immunity Challenge)

    S13:E21

    Andy reveals that every challenge this week will be a service challenge and all 16 contestants are in with a chance at winning immunity from Sunday's elimination.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 36 - Pair Up With Crayfish
    5.3/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Pair Up With Crayfish

    S13:E36

    Contestants must pair up with another contestant to form seven teams. Each team must create crayfish two ways, one familiar dish and one inventive dish, utilising the freshly caught crayfish.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. MasterChef Australia Season 17 Episode 60 - Grand Finale
    5.3/10(18 votes)

    #12 - Grand Finale

    S17:E60

    The Grand Finale where the MasterChef Australia 2025 'Back to Win' victor is crowned!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. MasterChef Australia Season 4 Episode 6 - Masterclass
    5.5/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Masterclass

    S4:E6

    The top 18 contestants head to Daylesford for a MasterClass. Later, Matt Moran and George teach the contestants some classic French cooking techniques.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. MasterChef Australia Season 11 Episode 57 - Advantage Challenge - Top 5
    5.5/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Advantage Challenge - Top 5

    S11:E57

    Our top five are battling to win an advantage for the next challenge, which could secure them a spot in the semifinal. Contestants can cook whatever they want and decide how much time is on the clock.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. MasterChef Australia Season 12 Episode 11 - 3-Round Team Showdown
    5.5/10(24 votes)

    #15 - 3-Round Team Showdown

    S12:E11

    The contestants are split into three teams of seven and compete in a three-round cook-off. After the third round, the bottom six contestants are revealed and will cook off in the next episode's pressure test.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 10 - The First Cut
    5.6/10(22 votes)

    #16 - The First Cut

    S1:E10

    Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate

    Director:Unknown
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  17. MasterChef Australia Season 12 Episode 22 - Pressure Test: Darren Purchese's Passionfruit Pavlova
    5.6/10(22 votes)

    #17 - Pressure Test: Darren Purchese's Passionfruit Pavlova

    S12:E22

    Contestants have three hours to complete a simply stunning Darren Purchese dish, but in the final hour of the cook, a twist that no one could anticipate is thrown at the contestants.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 42 - Khanh Nguyen's Pork Wellington
    5.6/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Khanh Nguyen's Pork Wellington

    S13:E42

    Guest chef Khanh Nguyen from Sunda has taken South-East Asian food to the next level. The contestants must create Khanh's dish: pork wellington with lattice crackling and flavours of banh mi.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 37 - Vego (Elimination Challenge)
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #19 - Vego (Elimination Challenge)

    S13:E37

    The four contestants cooking in this elimination challenge discover they will be cooking a vegetarian dish, with all ingredients harvested fresh from Dairy Flat Farm in Daylesford.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 38 - Melbourne Inspiration (Mystery Box)
    5.7/10(10 votes)

    #20 - Melbourne Inspiration (Mystery Box)

    S13:E38

    The mystery box reveals a map of Melbourne and a camera phone to take pictures. The contestants must explore the city streets and laneways to take a picture that will inspire their dish.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 39 - Kate Reid Pastry
    5.7/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Kate Reid Pastry

    S13:E39

    Jock introduces Kate Reid, the mastermind behind Lune Croissanterie. Contestants must use Kate's world-class pastry and turn it into a dish that is not a croissant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. MasterChef Australia Season 14 Episode 37 - Elimination Pressure Test
    5.7/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Elimination Pressure Test

    S14:E37

    It's an elimination pressure test with a difference. The contestants won't see or taste the dish, and they won't be given a recipe. All they have to go on is a review written by judge Melissa Leong.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 22 - An Emotional Elimination
    5.8/10(21 votes)

    #23 - An Emotional Elimination

    S1:E22

    The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. MasterChef Australia Season 3 Episode 15 - Immunity Challenge
    5.8/10(15 votes)

    #24 - Immunity Challenge

    S3:E15

    With an Immunity Pin up for grabs, guest chef, Colin Fassnidge, better bring his A-game because this season's MasterChef contestants aren't going down without a fight!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. MasterChef Australia Season 4 Episode 18 - Masterclass
    5.8/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Masterclass

    S4:E18

    It's a mega MasterClass tonight as Gary and Matt Moran teach the top 21 contestants about raw foods, herbs, and oils. Later Gary whips up a mushroom gnocchi and his 'Mum's Lamb Stew with Dumplings'.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Pressure Test: Sam Aisbett" is the worst rated episode of "MasterChef Australia". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/8/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Pressure Test: Malaysian Snacks".