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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    MasterChef Season 15 Episode 16 - Road To The Finale
    3.6/10(67 votes)

    S15:E16

    Celebrating the highs and lows of the season with a look at the finalists.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. MasterChef Season 15 Episode 18 - Grand Finale Part II
    5.0/10(59 votes)

    S15:E18

    The Top 3 duos must perform the best they ever have as a pair. Across a three course menu, every plate has to be exacting Michelin star standards and the victor be crowned as ‘America’s MasterChefs’.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. MasterChef Season 6 Episode 20 - The Finale
    5.1/10(114 votes)

    S6:E20

    In the final challenge in the MasterChef kitchen, the Top Two home cooks will have one last chance to prove to the judges that they deserve the MasterChef title by creating a three-course meal. After evaluating the final dishes, the judges will reveal America's next MasterChef, and the deserving home cook will walk away with a MasterChef trophy, a book deal and the $250,000 grand prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. MasterChef Season 10 Episode 25 - The Finale (2)
    5.3/10(101 votes)

    S10:E25

    The finalists must execute a superior three-course meal for the judges. Only one will win the title of MASTERCHEF, an opportunity to learn hands-on in each of the judges’ restaurants and the $250,000 grand prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. MasterChef Season 5 Episode 19 - Winner Chosen
    5.6/10(87 votes)

    S5:E19

    In the Season 5 finale, the winner is chosen after the Top 2 compete for the trophy, a book deal and a $250,000 grand prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. MasterChef Season 16 Episode 11 - Royal Wedding
    6.1/10(42 votes)

    S16:E11

    The Top 12 home cooks head to a grand castle to cater the MasterChef Royal Wedding of Season 15 winners Jesse and Jessica. With 50 guests deciding their fate, the teams must deliver a feast worthy of the crown. In the end, not every fairytale gets a happy ending as one team finds themselves at risk of elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. MasterChef Season 16 Episode 12 - Global Feed
    6.1/10(41 votes)

    S16:E12

    Celebrity chef, social media icon, and past MasterChef contestant Nick DiGiovanni joins as a special guest to test the chefs' ability to turn their cultural roots into the next viral food sensation. With an exciting collaboration opportunity with DiGiovanni on the line, the contestants must strike the perfect balance between authenticity and social media appeal.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. MasterChef Season 11 Episode 8 - Jonathan Waxman: California Mystery Box
    6.2/10(70 votes)

    S11:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. MasterChef Season 16 Episode 4 - Auditions Day 4: Americas
    6.3/10(47 votes)

    S16:E4

    It’s the last round of auditions, and home cooks from the Americas vie for a chance to earn a white apron. Tonight’s auditions are packed with big personalities and one-of-a-kind dishes. Only five will walk away with a white apron and the opportunity to represent the Americas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. MasterChef Season 7 Episode 10 - The Weakest Links
    6.4/10(76 votes)

    S7:E10

    The losing sweet-16 team members must bake a three-layer birthday cake in 90 minutes, and then the remaining contestants are taken to a vegetable patch for their next team challenge, where they'll cook for and serve 100 farmers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. 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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  12. MasterChef Season 5 Episode 18 - Top 3 Compete
    6.5/10(68 votes)

    S5:E18

    The Top 3 contestants create dishes for a panel of judges from all 50 U.S. states. The winner earns an automatic spot in the Top 2, while the other two chefs face a pressure test involving desserts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 1 - Auditions (1)
    6.6/10(143 votes)

    S1:E1

    The search for a culinary master begins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. 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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  15. MasterChef Season 16 Episode 2 - Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)
    6.6/10(53 votes)

    S16:E2

    Eight home cooks compete to represent their heritage from the Asia-Pacific region.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. MasterChef Season 16 Episode 3 - Auditions Day 3: Africa
    6.6/10(47 votes)

    S16:E3

    Tonight, the audition rounds continue with eight new home cooks facing off for a chance to represent Africa. The cooks must take risks and bring the flavor in order to earn a place in the competition. Only five cooks will secure an apron

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. MasterChef Season 4 Episode 8 - Top 16 Compete (2)
    6.7/10(90 votes)

    S4:E8

    Four cooks prepare burger dishes at Gordon Ramsay BurGR in Las Vegas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. MasterChef Season 6 Episode 3 - You're the Apple of My Eye
    6.7/10(82 votes)

    S6:E3

    The Top 22 home cooks in America will face their first Mystery Box Challenge. Each contestant is given 20 staple ingredients that anyone could find in their home and tasked with preparing a dish for the judges -- were the judges to show up at their homes for dinner. The winner of the Mystery Box Challenge will receive a significant advantage in the season's first pressure test, during which contestants must make their versions of an apple pie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. MasterChef Season 7 Episode 8 - The Good, the Bad and the Offal
    6.7/10(68 votes)

    S7:E8

    The contestants are introduced to special culinary guest judge Edward Lee, chef and owner of 610 Magnolia in Louisville, KY.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. MasterChef Season 14 Episode 8 - Birthday Bakes
    6.7/10(61 votes)

    S14:E8

    This time, they will compete in a cake-making competition that promises to be a complete disaster

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. MasterChef Season 15 Episode 17 - Grand Finale Part I
    6.7/10(47 votes)

    S15:E17

    The Top 3 duos must perform the best they ever have as a pair. Across a three course menu, every plate has to be exacting Michelin star standards and the victor be crowned as ‘America’s MasterChefs’.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. MasterChef Season 16 Episode 1 - Auditions Day 1 (Europe)
    6.7/10(55 votes)

    S16:E1

    Eight home cooks kick off the audition rounds inspired by Europe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. MasterChef Season 1 Episode 2 - Auditions (2)
    6.8/10(124 votes)

    S1:E2

    The home cooks endure an intense grilling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Road To The Finale" is the worst rated episode of "MasterChef". It scored 3.6/10 based on 67 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/10/2025. This episode scored 1.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Grand Finale Part II".