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The Best Episodes of MasterChef Season 2

Every episode of MasterChef Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of MasterChef Season 2!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    MasterChef Season 2 Episode 2 - Audition 2
    7.2/10(91 votes)

    S2:E2

    Round 2 begins with the amateur chefs trying to impress the judges with their signature dishes. Contestants compete for a chance to win the MasterChef apron which guarantees them a spot in the next round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 12 - Top 10 Compete
    7.1/10(81 votes)

    S2:E12

    The Top 10 cook for the judges' mothers. Later, they must prepare eggs Benedict.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 13 - Top 9 Compete
    7.1/10(85 votes)

    S2:E13

    The Top 9 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it takes to advance to the next round. Find out which contestants wow the judges and who winds up on the chopping block in the next elimination round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 16 - Top 6 Compete
    7.1/10(80 votes)

    S2:E16

    The remaining six home cooks arrive at the acclaimed Los Angeles restaurant Patina at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Chef Gordon Ramsay tells them that they won't be eating in the restaurant; they'll be cooking there.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 17 - Top 5 Compete
    7.1/10(75 votes)

    S2:E17

    The final five home cooks in the competition gather in the "MasterChef" kitchen, where judges Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot, and Joe Bastianich reveal the latest Mystery Box Challenge. The contestants have to prepare, cook, and present an incredible dish using all or some of the ingredients inside a wooden crate: a variety of ground meats and an assortment of vegetables, rice, and potatoes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 1 - Audition 1
    7.0/10(94 votes)

    S2:E1

    100 amateur chefs are flown to Los Angeles to see if they have what it takes to be the next MasterChef. The contestants prepare their signature dishes for the panel of judges. Only those who impress the judges with their presentation, creativity, and originality will get an apron and move onto the next round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 3 - Audition 3 & Top 38 Revealed
    7.0/10(90 votes)

    S2:E3

    The field has been narrowed down, and the top 38 are revealed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 5 - Top 16 Revealed
    7.0/10(84 votes)

    S2:E5

    The contestants have one hour to make a dish using mystery ingredients. The winner picks the main ingredient in the elimination round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 7 - Top 15 Compete
    7.0/10(81 votes)

    S2:E7

    The contestants compete, and try to advance to the next round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 10 - Top 12 Compete
    7.0/10(81 votes)

    S2:E10

    The Top 12 prepare food for a celebrity cocktail party

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 15 - Top 8 Compete Again
    7.0/10(77 votes)

    S2:E15

    After no elimination last night, the Top 8 home cooks again flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it takes to advance to the next round. Find out which contestants wow the judges and who winds up on the chopping block in the next elimination round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 6 - Top 16 Compete
    6.9/10(83 votes)

    S2:E6

    The contestants are split into two teams, each team creating a five course meal. One person is eliminated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 14 - Top 8 Compete
    6.9/10(82 votes)

    S2:E14

    The contestants will need to prepare a slider and a side for each kid. But there's a catch: They cannot use beef or potatoes. And the kids aren't just the guests; they are the judges, too.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 4 - Top 18 Revealed
    6.8/10(88 votes)

    S2:E4

    The contestants must show the judges that they can pass two culinary stress tests before moving onto the next round. First, slicing apples consistently, and with as little waste as possible, and second, creating the best chicken dish they can in order to impress the judges, and move onto the next round.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 9 - Top 13 Compete
    6.8/10(81 votes)

    S2:E9

    Vegetarian meals are made by the 13 remaining hopefuls. Then, Season 1 winner Whitney Miller shows up and challenges the wannabe chefs to prepare a dish from her cookbook.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 11 - Top 11 Compete
    6.8/10(81 votes)

    S2:E11

    The hopefuls cook lobsters. Later, they compete in an aphrodisiac challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 18 - Top 4 Compete
    6.8/10(80 votes)

    S2:E18

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 19 - Top 3 Compete
    6.8/10(76 votes)

    S2:E19

    The Top 3 chefs face off in a grueling final challenge, and the judges determine the winner in the Season 2 finale. At stake is $250,000 and the coveted title of MasterChef.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 8 - Top 14 Compete
    6.6/10(88 votes)

    S2:E8

    The remaining contestants compete in order to advance to the next round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. MasterChef Season 2 Episode 20 - Winner Revealed
    6.5/10(85 votes)

    S2:E20

    The Top 3 chefs face off in a grueling final challenge, and the judges determine the winner in the Season 2 finale. At stake is $250,000 and the coveted title of MasterChef.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Audition 2" is the best rated episode of "MasterChef" season 2. It scored 7.2/10 based on 91 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/7/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Top 10 Compete".