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The Best Episodes of MasterChef Season 1

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

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This hit cooking competition series sees award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and other celebrity chefs put a group of contestants through a series of challenges and elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    MasterChef Season 1 Episode 1 - Auditions (1)
    6.6/10(130 votes)

    #1 - Auditions (1)

    S1:E1

    The search for a culinary master begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 2 - Auditions (2)
    6.8/10(112 votes)

    #2 - Auditions (2)

    S1:E2

    The home cooks endure an intense grilling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 3 - Top 14
    7.3/10(105 votes)

    #3 - Top 14

    S1:E3

    The Top 14 are revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 4 - Top 14 Compete
    7.0/10(101 votes)

    #4 - Top 14 Compete

    S1:E4

    The contestants enter the kitchen for the first time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 5 - Top 11 Compete
    7.3/10(103 votes)

    #5 - Top 11 Compete

    S1:E5

    The cooks impress with just one cupcake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 6 - Top 9 Compete
    7.2/10(97 votes)

    #6 - Top 9 Compete

    S1:E6

    The home cooks cater a high-end wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 7 - Top 6 Compete
    7.3/10(97 votes)

    #7 - Top 6 Compete

    S1:E7

    The contestants undergo a Mystery Box challenge and an Invention Test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 8 - Winner Revealed
    7.5/10(94 votes)

    #8 - Winner Revealed

    S1:E8

    America's best home cook is revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Auditions (1)" is the best rated episode of "MasterChef" season 1. It scored 6.6/10 based on 130 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/27/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Auditions (2)".