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The Best Episodes of MasterChef Season 9

Every episode of MasterChef Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of MasterChef Season 9!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    MasterChef Season 9 Episode 1 - The Judges Do Battle (1)
    7.1/10(84 votes)

    #1 - The Judges Do Battle (1)

    S9:E1

    Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich each will have eight aprons to hand out to the home cooks whom they deem worthy – and they then will mentor those contestants throughout the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 2 - The Judges Do Battle (2)
    7.1/10(71 votes)

    #2 - The Judges Do Battle (2)

    S9:E2

    The three judges each choose eight home cooks to mentor throughout the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 3 - The Judges Do Battle (3)
    7.2/10(70 votes)

    #3 - The Judges Do Battle (3)

    S9:E3

    Forty-three of America’s finest home cooks compete in the Battle of the Apron challenge, during which they will face off against each other to earn a spot in the Top 24.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 4 - Home State Heroes
    7.1/10(66 votes)

    #4 - Home State Heroes

    S9:E4

    In the first mystery box challenge of the season, the Top 24 must prep, cook, and plate one dish featuring an ingredient unique to each of their home states.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 5 - Gordon Ramsay Masterclass
    7.2/10(68 votes)

    #5 - Gordon Ramsay Masterclass

    S9:E5

    In the first skills test of the season, MASTERCHEF host/judge/executive producer Gordon Ramsay teaches the home cooks how to properly break down a crab, before the contestants must replicate his work. The contestants whose skills don't cut it, face an elimination challenge during which Ramsay will show them how to make his signature Crab Benedict dish. It is then up to the judges to decide who stays and who goes home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 6 - Trouble Brewing
    7.2/10(64 votes)

    #6 - Trouble Brewing

    S9:E6

    The Top 20 venture out of the kitchen and head to the historic Anheuser Busch brewery in Los Angeles for their first team challenge of the season. The two teams must cook a beer-infused lunch for more than 100 employees at the brewery who will each place a vote on his or her favorite dish. The team that receives the least amount of votes will head back to the kitchen for a banana cream pie pressure test that will determine who will be eliminated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 7 - World Cup Dishes
    7.3/10(67 votes)

    #7 - World Cup Dishes

    S9:E7

    The contestants face a mystery box challenge where they must create a dish using one common ingredient—walnuts. The winner will receive three huge advantages. Later, the kitchen welcomes American soccer legend and Fox Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas, who will introduce a street food-themed elimination challenge that involves popular food among soccer fans in various countries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 8 - A Gordon Ramsay Wedding
    6.9/10(66 votes)

    #8 - A Gordon Ramsay Wedding

    S9:E8

    The contestants cook for Season 7 winner Shaun O'Neale's wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 9 - The Big Not Easy
    7.1/10(65 votes)

    #9 - The Big Not Easy

    S9:E9

    The contestants face a mystery box filled with fresh seafood and must create a dish using two items from it. The chefs who fail to impress the judges will face an elimination challenge and be asked to upgrade one of the most popular frozen dinner dishes, Salisbury Steak.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 10 - Rise or Fall
    7.2/10(62 votes)

    #10 - Rise or Fall

    S9:E10

    The remaining home cooks pair up for a skills test to create a restaurant-quality dish featuring five ingredients—only to leave one contestant without a pair. The contestant cooking solo gets a huge advantage in the challenge and gets the opportunity to cook alongside his-her mentor.The chefs who fail to impress the judges will face an elimination challenge and create the ever-challenging cheese soufflé in just 40 minutes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 11 - The Kids Are Alright
    6.8/10(66 votes)

    #11 - The Kids Are Alright

    S9:E11

    The Top 14 contestants are split into two teams to compete in a fine dining challenge and are to cook 39 dishes for a group of very discerning judges who have big expectations. Contestants are surprised when diners are revealed and forced to scramble and alter their dishes to accommodate the guests. Ultimately the winning team’s recipe will be printed in Family Circle Magazine. The losing team will compete in a cupcake pressure test with special guest and pastry chef Christina Tosi.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 12 - Frying Tonight; Just for the Halibut Part 1
    7.1/10(63 votes)

    #12 - Frying Tonight; Just for the Halibut Part 1

    S9:E12

    The contestants must make a dish that features a deep-fried element as the judges cook alongside them; the elimination challenge features a citrus-centered dish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 13 - Just for the Halibut
    7.4/10(62 votes)

    #13 - Just for the Halibut

    S9:E13

    The Top 12 face their third skills test and replicate the proper way to break down a halibut. Those who fail to impress the judges are then tasked with creating a stunning original dish using their broken-down fish. Some contestants yield a bountiful filet, while others offer up a poor portion of protein.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 14 - Sky's the Limit
    6.8/10(66 votes)

    #14 - Sky's the Limit

    S9:E14

    The cooks split into two teams and must serve 100 dishes to airmen in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the March Air Reserve Base.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 15 - Tag Team
    7.4/10(62 votes)

    #15 - Tag Team

    S9:E15

    The contestants learn they will be competing in the Tag Team Challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 16 - American Heroes
    7.3/10(63 votes)

    #16 - American Heroes

    S9:E16

    The remaining home cooks must serve restaurant-quality dishes to 25 California firefighters.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 17 - Waste Not Want Not
    7.5/10(62 votes)

    #17 - Waste Not Want Not

    S9:E17

    A mystery box challenge involving food scraps; a mystery box challenge involving fresh ingredients.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 18 - Restaurant Takeover
    7.0/10(58 votes)

    #18 - Restaurant Takeover

    S9:E18

    The Top Six face the Restaurant Takeover Challenge at Providence in Los Angeles. The home cooks split into two teams and must feed a dining room filled with 48 guests.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 19 - Cooking With Heart
    7.3/10(60 votes)

    #19 - Cooking With Heart

    S9:E19

    Then, the remaining five receive a heart-warming mystery box challenge in which contestants will create a dish inspired by their loved-one.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 20 - Battle of the Beef
    7.2/10(61 votes)

    #20 - Battle of the Beef

    S9:E20

    The cooks face a series of pressure-filled skills tests using beef; the two weakest contestants go head-to-head.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 21 - The Semi Final
    7.3/10(60 votes)

    #21 - The Semi Final

    S9:E21

    The final four split into two teams to cook one entrée for the judges' mentors: chefs Daniel Boulud, Jonathan Waxman and Lidia Bastianich; an elimination leaves three cooks moving on to the finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 22 - The Finale (1)
    6.9/10(59 votes)

    #22 - The Finale (1)

    S9:E22

    The three remaining home cooks must each prepare a three-course menu for the judges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. MasterChef Season 9 Episode 23 - The Finale (2)
    7.6/10(58 votes)

    #23 - The Finale (2)

    S9:E23

    The three remaining home cooks must each prepare a three-course menu for the judges; the home cook with the best overall menu wins the prize and the coveted title of MasterChef.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"The Judges Do Battle (1)" is the best rated episode of "MasterChef" season 9. It scored 7.1/10 based on 84 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/30/2018. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Judges Do Battle (2)".