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The Best Episodes of MasterChef USA Season 1

Every episode of MasterChef USA Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of MasterChef USA Season 1!

MasterChef USA, on PBS, is the original US adaptation of the BBC's MasterChef, a cooking competition for amateur cooks. Grab your whisks and hang on to your toques, as the 27 regional MasterChef champs chop, purée,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 1 - Regional Cookoff 1
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    #1 - Regional Cookoff 1

    S1:E1

    Southwestern Regional cooks compete; judges are David Rosengarten and Skitch Henderson.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 2 - Regional Cookoff 2
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    #2 - Regional Cookoff 2

    S1:E2

    Midwestern Regional cooks compete; judges are Michel Nischan and George Wallace.

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  3. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 3 - Regional Cookoff 3
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    #3 - Regional Cookoff 3

    S1:E3

    Western Regional cooks compete; judges are Lidia Bastianich and Robin Leach.

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  4. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 4 - Regional Cookoff 4
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    #4 - Regional Cookoff 4

    S1:E4

    Northeastern Regional cooks compete; judges are Madhur Jaffrey and Carolyn O'Neil.

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  5. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 5 - Regional Cookoff 5
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    #5 - Regional Cookoff 5

    S1:E5

    Northwestern Regional cooks compete; judges are Thierry Rautureau and Claudia Cohen.

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  6. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 6 - Regional Cookoff 6
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    #6 - Regional Cookoff 6

    S1:E6

    Southeastern Regional cooks compete; judges are Nathalie Dupree and Colman Andrews.

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  7. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 7 - Regional Cookoff 7
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    #7 - Regional Cookoff 7

    S1:E7

    The second set of Western Regional cooks compete; judges are Molly O'Neill and Vincent Schiavelli.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 8 - Regional Cookoff 8
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    #8 - Regional Cookoff 8

    S1:E8

    The second set of Midwestern Regional cooks compete; judges are Stephan Pyles and George Wallace.

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  9. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 9 - Regional Cookoff 9
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    #9 - Regional Cookoff 9

    S1:E9

    The last group of Northeastern Regional cooks compete; judges are Chef Jacques Torres and Jock Soto.

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  10. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 10 - Semifinal Competition 1
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    #10 - Semifinal Competition 1

    S1:E10

    In the first semi-final round, Northwest, West and Northeast Regional winners compete; judges are Sissy Biggers and Kit Skarstrom.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 11 - Semifinal Competition 2
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    #11 - Semifinal Competition 2

    S1:E11

    In the second semi-final round, Midwestern and Western regional winners compete; judges are Sheila Lukins and Claudia Cohen.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 12 - Semifinal Competition 3
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    #12 - Semifinal Competition 3

    S1:E12

    In the last semi-final round, Southern, Southeastern and Northeastern regional winners compete; judges are Joan Nathan and Tanya Wenman Steel.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. MasterChef USA Season 1 Episode 13 - Grand Finale
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    #13 - Grand Finale

    S1:E13

    The ultimate three finalists compete for the title of MasterChef 2000; judges are Chef Jacques Pepin and Robin Mattson.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Regional Cookoff 1" is the best rated episode of "MasterChef USA" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/1/2000. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Regional Cookoff 2".