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MasterChef S11E8 — Jonathan Waxman: California Mystery Box

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MasterChef•Season 11•Episode 8

Jonathan Waxman: California Mystery Box

6.2/10 · 70 votesJul 21, 202142 min

Ranked #18 of 18 in Season 11•−1.0 vs season avg

The top 10 home cooks take on a Californian Mystery Box Challenge, with Michelin Star Chef Jonathan Waxman as guest judge. It's the highest stakes challenge yet with an elimination no one sees coming.

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Aarón Sánchez

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Joe Bastianich

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Episode Summary

"Jonathan Waxman: California Mystery Box" is episode 8 of MasterChef season 11. It scored 6.2/10 from 70 votes, ranking #18 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.2). It aired on July 21, 2021.

Next: E9 · Roy Choi: Elevated Street Food Best of Season 11