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Auditions (1)Amateur cooks from across the country compete during the first day of auditions to win a place as a masterchef contestant. - 02
Auditions (2)Amateur cooks from across the country compete in a second day of auditions to be a Masterchef contestant. - 03
Auditions (3) / Top 36 BootcampThe judges continue to winnow down the competition in the final round of auditions, but the stakes are raised as the 36 remaining hopefuls are put to the ultimate test in an intense ground beef challenge. Those who impress the judges will earn a spot in the Top 18 and join the nation's best crop of amateur cooks in the MASTERCHEF kitchen.
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Season01
- S01E01
Auditions (1)July 27, 2010Famed chef Gordon Ramsay conducted a nationwide search for the best home cooks in America, and through a series of exciting elimination roun - S01E02
Auditions (2)August 3, 2010In the search to find the best amateur home cook in America, only a few more hopefuls have the opportunity to present their signature dish t - S01E03
Top 14 RevealedAugust 10, 2010Thirty home cooks have made it this far in the competition, but only half of them will remain by the end of tonight's episode. After impress - S01E04
Season's best14 Chefs Compete (1)August 18, 2010The Top 14 contestants enter the MASTERCHEF kitchen for the very first time and begin on a journey that will change their lives. Judges Gord - S01E05
14 Chefs Compete (2)August 18, 2010The cooks prepare their best dishes in hopes of impressing the judges. - S01E06
11 Chefs Compete (1)August 25, 2010The home cooks are challenged to make a single cupcake, and while that sounds like a simple task, they quickly learn that it's not that easy - S01E07
11 Chefs Compete (2)August 25, 2010The remaining chefs need to feed 100 truckers at a remote California truck stop. The losing team returns to the kitchen to face a pressure t - S01E08
9 Chefs Compete (1)September 1, 2010—For this week's team challenge, the contestants travel outside the MASTERCHEF kitchen to cater a high-end wedding. However, when the main co - S01E09
9 Chefs Compete (2)September 1, 2010—The contestants must cater a high-end wedding, and things go awry when the main course goes missing. The losing team goes back to the Master - S01E10
Top 6 Compete (1)September 8, 2010—The judges force the home cooks work for their food as they all go fishing and are allowed to use only what they caught to make a delicious - S01E11
Top 6 Compete (2)September 8, 2010—The contestants go fishing, and use their catches for their entrees. Another chef is eliminated. - S01E12
Winner Revealed (1)September 15, 2010—After enduring a series of intense pressure tests and grueling challenges, the moment has finally come for one MASTERCHEF contestant to clai - S01E13
Winner Revealed (2)September 15, 2010—The winner is revealed.
Season02
- S02E01
Audition (1)June 6, 2011After conducting a nationwide search, 100 of the best amateur cooks in America - including a police officer, an oil rig engineer, an interio - S02E02
Audition (2)June 7, 2011Nerves are tested as the judges continue to winnow down the Top 100 in their search for the America's best amateur cook. - S02E03
Audition (3) / Top 38 RevealedJune 13, 2011Nerves are tested as the judges continue to winnow down the Top 100 in their search for the America's best amateur cook. - S02E04
Season's bestTop 18 RevealedJune 14, 2011After impressing the judges with their signature dishes, the hopefuls will have to prove that they have mastered basic kitchen techniques, i - S02E05
2 Eliminated / Top 16 RevealedJune 20, 2011The competition continues to sizzle as the Top 18 contestants vie for a coveted spot in the next round of competition. In the next intense c - S02E06
Top 16 CompeteJune 21, 2011The Top 16 contestants battle it out in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill to be America's Be - S02E07
Top 15 CompeteJune 27, 2011The Top 15 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it ta - S02E08
Top 14 CompeteJune 28, 2011The Top 14 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it ta - S02E09
Top 13 CompeteJuly 5, 2011The Top 13 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it ta - S02E10
Top 12 CompeteJuly 11, 2011The Top 12 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it ta - S02E11
Top 11 CompeteJuly 18, 2011The Top 11 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it ta - S02E12
Top 10 CompeteJuly 19, 2011The Top 10 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it ta - S02E13
Top 9 CompeteJuly 26, 2011The Top 9 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it tak - S02E14
Top 8 CompeteAugust 1, 2011The Top 8 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it tak - S02E15
Top 8 Compete AgainAugust 2, 2011After the judges spared the home cooks from elimination last night, the Top 8 flex their culinary muscles once again in another grueling cha - S02E16
Top 6 CompeteAugust 8, 2011The six chefs go to the Patina restaurant at the Walt Disney Concert Hall where team captains Suzy and Tracy select their teams to cook two - S02E17
Top 5 CompeteAugust 9, 2011The Top 5 home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and skill it tak - S02E18
Top 4 CompeteAugust 15, 2011The four remaining home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and ski - S02E19
Top 3 CompeteAugust 16, 2011After enduring a season's worth of intense pressure tests and grueling challenges, the determining moment has finally arrived. In the season - S02E20
WINNER AnnouncedAugust 16, 2011The 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
Season03
- S03E01
Season's bestAuditions (1)June 4, 2012Amateur cooks from across the country compete during the first day of auditions to win a place as a masterchef contestant. - S03E02
Auditions (2)June 5, 2012Amateur cooks from across the country compete in a second day of auditions to be a Masterchef contestant. - S03E03
Auditions (3) / Top 36 BootcampJune 11, 2012The judges continue to winnow down the competition in the final round of auditions, but the stakes are raised as the 36 remaining hopefuls a - S03E04
Top 18 CompeteJune 12, 2012The Top 18 contestants compete in their first mystery box challenge of the season and must create a unique and delicious dish using duck and - S03E05
Top 16 CompeteJune 18, 2012The chefs are divided into two teams and told to cook a hearty meal for 201 hungry soldiers who will be their judges. The two teams get thei - S03E06
Top 15 CompeteJune 19, 2012The fifteen chefs face their second mytery box challenge, and the selection of meats they see upon lifting the boxes was a shock to all. Des - S03E07
Top 14 CompeteJune 25, 2012The fourteen remaining amateur chefs divide up into two teams to cook room service breakfast for 130 hungry hotel guests. The losing team re - S03E08
Top 13 CompeteJune 26, 2012In the Mystery Box challenge. The chefs are given food that can be purchased at Wal-Mart for fifteen dollars and asked to prepare a dish tha - S03E09
Top 12 CompeteJuly 2, 2012The amateur chefs find themselves on Venice Beach where they are divided into three teams and asked to prepare a seven dollar meal for the c - S03E10
Top 11 CompeteJuly 3, 2012The contestants begin the show with a mystery box competition, and a professional chef joins in on the competition to show the amateur chefs - S03E11
Top 9 CompeteJuly 9, 2012The remaining nine amateur cooks are faced with one of the most intimidating mystery box ingredients to date - "uni," otherwise known as sea - S03E12
Top 8 CompeteJuly 16, 2012The contestants travel East into the desert to a Cowboy Ranch where they are divided into two teams and tasked with cooking 101 steak dinner - S03E13
Top 7 CompeteJuly 17, 2012Celebrity chef Paula Deen joins the MASTERCHEF judging panel and selects the mystery box ingredients, which include traditional Southern sta - S03E14
Top 6 Compete, Part 1July 23, 2012The Top Six finalists are in for a big surprise when the eight previously eliminated contestants return to the MASTERCHEF kitchen to compete - S03E15
Top 6 Compete, Part 2July 24, 2012The judges challenge the remaining seven amateur cooks to use their imagination in the next mystery box challenge, which features shrimp. Th - S03E16
Top 6 Compete, Part 3August 14, 2012The remaining six home cooks compete in a high-pressure team challenge at Hatfield's, one of the most talked about restaurants in Hollywood. - S03E17
Top 5 CompeteAugust 21, 2012The final five contestants open their mystery box to find it empty and then told to pick ingredients they would like to use to make an incre - S03E18
Top 4 CompeteAugust 28, 2012The remaining four contestants split up into two teams. In this episode three world class chefs, Daniel Boulad, Alain Ducasse, and Guy Savoy - S03E19
Top 3 CompeteSeptember 4, 2012The final three contestants face their last mystery box challenge where they are allowed to pick their own ingredients and make a dish they - S03E20
The Winning Chef is ChosenSeptember 10, 2012The Top Two finalists have one last chance to prove to the judges that they have the passion, skill and drive worthy of the MASTERCHEF title
Season04Best season
- S04E01
Season's bestAuditions (1)May 22, 2013Home cooks present dishes to the judges in the season premiere. 100 homecooks from around the country compete for a Masterchef apron and the - S04E02
Auditions (2)May 22, 2013More home chefs cook for the judges hoping their dishes will allow them to become a contestant in the Masterchef competition. - S04E03
Top 19 RevealedMay 29, 2013The judges continue to winnow down the competition in the final round of auditions, but the stakes are raised as the remaining hopefuls are - S04E04
Top 19 CompeteMay 29, 2013The top nineteen contestants face a mystery box of four of the most basic and simple of ingredients. A winner is chosen and taken to the Mas - S04E05
Top 18 CompeteJune 5, 2013In their first team challenge, the Top 18 home cooks face their pickiest judges yet when they visit a local elementary school and are tasked - S04E06
Top 17 CompeteJune 5, 2013In this episode's mystery box challenge Gordon Ramsay cooks alongside the home cooks and prepares a dish using the mystery box ingredients. - S04E07
Top 16 Compete, Part 1June 12, 2013The remaining 16 home cooks compete in a team challenge and cook a hearty and balanced steak meal for 101 firefighters. The losing team will - S04E08
Top 16 Compete, Part 2June 12, 2013In order to choose a loser from the last episode's pressure test the cooks prepare burger dishes at Gordon Ramsay BurGR in Las Vegas.Two tea - S04E09
Top 15 CompeteJune 19, 2013A mystery-box challenge involving exotic foreign ingredients from all over the world takes place. Later Joe Bastianich's mother, Chef Lidia - S04E10
Top 14 CompeteJune 19, 2013The contestants find themselves on the set of the hit show "Glee" where they are divided into two teams selected by none other than star Jan - S04E11
Top 13 CompeteJune 26, 2013The contestants deal with a mystery-box challenge that involves an unusual ingredient and a limited pantry; Season 3 winner Christine Ha int - S04E12
Top 12 CompeteJune 26, 2013Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and Joe Bastianich - introduce the remaining 12 home cooks to flavor scientist Aaron and his fiancé Anna. The c - S04E13
Top 11 CompeteJuly 10, 2013The masterchefs begin this episode with a mystery box challenge that tasks the chefs with creating a dish for Eva Longoria who chose the ing - S04E14
Top 10 CompeteJuly 10, 2013The chefs find themselves on the beach formerly known as Surf City USA where they are divided into two teams and asked to cook fish tacos fo - S04E15
Top 9 CompeteJuly 17, 2013The masterschefs begin this episode with a mystery box challenge where they must create their own sausage from a wide assortment of meats an - S04E16
Top 8 CompeteJuly 24, 2013The cooks compete in an overnight challenge; the losing team faces a spun sugar dessert pressure test. - S04E17
Top 7 CompeteJuly 31, 2013The cooks create dishes inspired by loved ones; tag-team sushi challenge. - S04E18
Top 6 CompeteAugust 7, 2013Previously eliminated contestants get the chance to get back in the competition by perfectly frying an egg and preparing a salmon dish. - S04E19
Top 7 CompeteAugust 14, 2013The cooks must prepare a T-bone steak dish; the challenge winner assigns a type of poultry to the other contestants. - S04E20
Top 6 CompeteAugust 21, 2013The cooks must re-create popular dishes served at a fine-dining restaurant in downtown Los Angeles; the losing team must prepare a perfect p - S04E21
Top 5 Compete (1)August 28, 2013The judges get some very special help from their sons, who stop by the MASTERCHEF kitchen to judge the next mystery box challenge. Then, the - S04E22
Top 5 Compete (2)August 28, 2013—Two cooks advance to the finals while the remaining three face a pressure test. - S04E23
Top 4 CompeteSeptember 4, 2013—The cooks split into two teams for the mystery box challenge. - S04E24
Top 3 CompeteSeptember 4, 2013—The remaining three contestants cook more sophisticated versions of the dishes they made in their initial auditions. - S04E25
Winner ChosenSeptember 11, 2013—The final two cooks prepare three-course meals; the judges choose the winner.
Season05
- S05E01
Top 30 CompeteMay 26, 2014—MASTERCHEF returns for an exciting fifth season, giving talented home cooks from all walks of life the chance to showcase their skills, know - S05E02
Top 22 CompeteJune 2, 2014—In the first mystery box challenge of the season, the Top Finalists will have 90 minutes to prep and cook a unique and impressive dish, usin - S05E03
Top 20 CompeteJune 9, 2014—It's the ultimate culinary war when the remaining 20 home cooks compete in the biggest field challenge in MASTERCHEF history: feeding an arm - S05E04
Top 18 CompeteJune 16, 2014—The contestants tackle a seafood challenge, with the winner chooses what dessert the others prepare in the elimination round. - S05E05
Top 17 CompeteJune 23, 2014—In the next team challenge, contestants must prepare an upscale seafood menu for a beachfront wedding. After an emotional challenge, tension - S05E06
Top 16 CompeteJune 30, 2014—The contestants prepare a dish using canned foods; MasterChef winner Luca Manfe and MasterChef Junior winner Alexander Weiss help determine - S05E07
Top 15 CompeteJuly 7, 2014—The contestants must put aside their difference as they pair up to create a surf-and-turf dish; the challenge losers face a pressure test fe - S05E08
Top 14 CompeteJuly 14, 2014—The remaining 14 cooks work in two sets of teams at a busy, iconic diner in Los Angeles; the members of the losing team must make a three-la - S05E09
Top 13 CompeteJuly 21, 2014—The cooks must create a dish using Alaskan king salmon; during the elimination round, the cooks create a dish using one judge's favorite ing - S05E10
Top 12 CompeteJuly 28, 2014—The cooks prepare romantic dinners for couples celebrating anniversaries; Ramsay's wife joins him for dinner; the losing team create their o - S05E11
Top 11 CompeteAugust 4, 2014—For the first time, the contestants get to choose between two mystery boxes: one filled with high-end ingredients and one containing ordinar - S05E12
Top 10 CompeteAugust 11, 2014—The home cooks split into two teams and create menus of healthy football game concessions for an entire stadium; the cooks on the losing tea - S05E13
Top 8 CompeteAugust 18, 2014—The cooks split into teams of two and prepare a poultry dish using different parts of the chicken; two pairs face a pressure test with eggs. - S05E14
Top 7 CompeteAugust 25, 2014—The remaining contestants receive hometown encouragement as they prepare savory apple dishes; while the challenge winner is safe from elimin - S05E15
Top 6 CompeteSeptember 1, 2014—The remaining six cooks compete in teams and take over a high-end restaurant in Los Angeles. The losing team competes individually in a uniq - S05E16
Top 5 CompeteSeptember 8, 2014—Each cook creates a dish inspired by one of their loved ones after they meet with some VIP kitchen guests and all but the winner prepre rare - S05E17
Top 4 CompeteSeptember 8, 2014—A final team challenge establishes who moves on to the top three. - S05E18
Top 3 CompeteSeptember 15, 2014—One chef moves on to the finals after impressing a panel of judges representing all 50 states and a second finalist is determined based on a - S05E19
Winner ChosenSeptember 15, 2014—The two top chefs compete in a final pressure test and the judges choose a winner.
Season06
- S06E01
Let the Battle Commence (Top 40)May 20, 2015Forty of America's best home cooks present their signature dishes to the judges: Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and the newest addition to the - S06E02
The Battle Continues (Top 22)May 20, 2015Some of America's best home cooks present their signature dishes to the judges: Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and the newest addition to the - S06E03
100th Episode: You're the Apple of My Pie (Top 22 Compete Again!)May 27, 2015The contestants are faced with their first mystery box challenge that includes ingredients that could be found in the average home; in a pre - S06E04
Cinammon Roll-er Coaster (Top 20)June 3, 2015The teams create their own versions of an amusement park burger and a fish and chips dish for park guests; the losing team faces a cinnamon - S06E05
Clawing to VictoryJune 10, 2015The cooks compete to prepare the best crab dish, with the winner gaining a significant advantage before the elimination; the cooks create ve - S06E06
What Happens in Vegas Steaks in VegasJune 17, 2015The cooks travel to Las Vegas and split into two teams to prepare food for 101 performers; the better-received team is safe from the pressur - S06E07
Bring Home the BaconJune 24, 2015The home cooks must create an elevated breakfast dish in 45 minutes; the challenge winner receives advantages that include immunity in the m - S06E08
Happy Birthday, MasterChef!July 1, 2015Each team has to create a two-course menu and they must also make a three-layer birthday cake. - S06E09
Gordon's Greatest HitsJuly 8, 2015The chefs must taste and then attempt to re-create Gordon's signature beef Wellington. - S06E10
Rice Rice BabyJuly 15, 2015The remaining home cooks must create a rice dish in 60 minutes. - S06E11
Moo-vers and BakersJuly 22, 2015The remaining home cooks enter the Wild West when they must cook for 101 cowboys and ranchers. - S06E12
Family ReunionJuly 29, 2015The cooks prepare family-style meals for special diners; the cooks create a gnocchi-in-brown-sage-butter-sauce dish for the pressure test ch - S06E13
A Little Southern FlareAugust 5, 2015The contestants must prepare a flambe; the challenge winner selects which Southern dish the contestants will cook. - S06E14
Getting A-Head in the CompetitionAugust 12, 2015The cooks split into teams to prepare vegetarian meals; the pressure test has the cooks creating meals composed of cuts from an animal's hea - S06E15
A Storm's a BrewingAugust 19, 2015The cooks need to make a dish that features coffee as one of the central ingredients. The pressure test sees the contestants teaming up to r - S06E16
The Restaurant TakeoverAugust 26, 2015The remaining chefs are put into teams to take over a Los Angeles restaurant, where they have to come up with two appetizers and two entrées - S06E17
Season's bestReturn of the ChampionsSeptember 2, 2015The Top Five home cooks must create a dish using pear, blue cheese, tomato, portabella mushroom and chocolate. - S06E18
Think Inside the BoxSeptember 9, 2015The teams must create a unique appetizer and entree three times by using special ingredients; the pressure test has the chefs re-creating Ch - S06E19
Team Gordon RamsaySeptember 16, 2015In the next challenge, with a little help from a few other home cooks, the remaining three contestants will create dishes for 30 restaurant - S06E20
The FinaleSeptember 16, 2015In 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
Season07
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Battle for a White Apron, Part 1June 1, 2016In the season premiere episode, 40 of the best home cooks in America travel to Los Angeles to compete in the MASTERCHEF Battle of the Apron - S07E02
Battle for a White Apron, Part 2June 8, 2016In a continuation of the season premiere episode, 40 of the best home cooks in America compete head-to-head in the MASTERCHEF Battle of the - S07E03
Wolfgang PuckJune 15, 2016After the Battle of the Apron concludes, the Top 20 home cooks in America meet the first guest judge of the season - culinary icon Wolfgang - S07E04
A MasterChef WeddingJune 22, 2016In their first MASTERCHEF field challenge, the Top 18 home cooks are divided in to two teams where they will have to prepare appetizers and - S07E05
A Mexican MysteryJune 29, 2016After a dramatic elimination, the remaining 17 home cooks are greeted by Chef Ramsay and Tosi, as well as special guests Season Six winner C - S07E06
Gordon Ramsay MasterclassJuly 6, 2016This week, the remaining 16 home cooks get a very special treat leading into the next challenge, as Chef Ramsay demonstrates how to properly - S07E07
Vets, Jets and Home CooksJuly 13, 2016The remaining 15 home cooks will separate into two teams for the second major field challenge of the competition, cooking for 101 hungry vet - S07E08
The Good, the Bad and the OffalJuly 20, 2016The contestants are introduced to special culinary guest judge Edward Lee, chef and owner of 610 Magnolia in Louisville, KY, who reveals the - S07E09
A Piece of CakeJuly 27, 2016The remaining 12 contestants are broken up into two teams to prep, cook and plate 30 dishes for teenagers celebrating their Sweet 16 birthda - S07E10
The Weakest LinksAugust 3, 2016The losing contestants from the Sweet 16 Challenge in last week's episode are faced with the Birthday Cake pressure test and will have 90 mi - S07E11
Sweet SurpriseAugust 3, 2016The Top 10 contestants have 60 minutes to prep, cook and plate a Nutella breakfast dish. The winner, who is safe from the next elimination c - S07E12
5-Star FoodAugust 24, 2016Guest judge Kevin Sbraga cooks alongside the Top Nine in the next Mystery Box Challenge, as they create an impressive dish using unique upsc - S07E13
Season's bestHot PotatoAugust 24, 2016The Top 8 remaining contenders must battle through a 3-part potato proficiency challenge. Guest judge Kevin Sbraga. - S07E14
Tag TeamAugust 31, 2016The seven remaining cooks compete in their next Mystery Box Challenge using three basic utensils to prepare two dishes. The contestants are - S07E15
Pop-up RestaurantAugust 31, 2016The 6 remaining contestants compete in the series' classic pop-up restaurant challenge. - S07E16
Family DramaSeptember 7, 2016The five remaining contestants are introduced to special culinary guest judge Richard Blais - chef, restaurateur and cookbook author - who r - S07E17
Critics ChoiceSeptember 7, 2016The 4 remaining contestants are given 90 minutes to prepare either a halibut or duck entrée for VIP food critics in the Studio Box challenge - S07E18
The Finale, Pt. 1September 14, 2016In the next challenge, with help from some familiar home cooks, the remaining three will have 60 minutes to prepare an amazing appetizer dis - S07E19
The Finale, Pt. 2September 14, 2016The contestants have one hour to create entrees and one hour to create a dessert. After evaluating the final dishes, the judges reveal Ameri
Season08
- S08E01
Battle for a White Apron, Part 1May 31, 2017In the Season Eight premiere episode, 40 of America's best home cooks travel to Los Angeles to compete in the Masterchef Battle for a White - S08E02
Battle for a White Apron, Part 2June 7, 2017The remaining nine chefs compete for a spot in the Top 20. - S08E03
America's Grocery BagJune 14, 2017In their first mystery box challenge of the season, the Top 20 will have to take 12 of the most popular ingredients found on any American ho - S08E04
Feeding the LifeguardsJune 21, 2017The Top 19 take it to the sandy shore, where they will compete in their first team challenge of the season. The chefs will have to prepare a - S08E05
Shell-Shocked & ScrambledJune 28, 2017The Top 18 face a mystery box challenge that includes cooking some of the finest shellfish in the world. The winner will receive a huge adva - S08E06
Silenced by the LambsJuly 12, 2017This week on MASTERCHEF, the cooks take part in a challenging skills test, during which they must prepare racks of lamb with fine artistry. - S08E07
Season's bestBreakfast, Lunch & WinnerJuly 19, 2017This week on MASTERCHEF, the home cooks head to Beverly Hills, CA, to take over the dining room breakfast service for The Belvedere restaura - S08E08
Whole-y Cow!July 26, 2017The Top 15 face a mystery box challenge in which they randomly will choose from boxes containing a different body part of a cow and use it a - S08E09
Holy CannoliAugust 2, 2017The MASTERCHEF kitchen is transformed into a full dining room, as it welcomes purveyors of the finest local ingredients, ranging from butche - S08E10
The MasterChef ReturnsAugust 9, 2017Reigning champion Shaun O'Neale returns to the MASTERCHEF kitchen, as he chooses ingredients from his new cookbook to be part of the mystery - S08E11
Vegas Deluxe & Oyster ShucksAugust 16, 2017The Top 12 head to Sin City for a team challenge during which they will serve 50 VIPs in entertainment and hospitality at Caesars Palace for - S08E12
In a PinchAugust 23, 2017In this week's skills test, The Top 11 are given a bag of live crawfish and will have to carefully cook them in order to extract the most me - S08E13
Gordon's Game of ChickenAugust 23, 2017The Top 10 cooks compete in a chicken-and-potato team challenge. Find out which contestants will be eliminated. - S08E14
A Mexican Tag Team ChallengeAugust 30, 2017In this week's mystery box challenge, the Top Nine must create a dish that is reminiscent of their favorite family breakfast, using Nutella - S08E15
The Great OutdoorsAugust 30, 2017In the second half, the top eight head to Big Bear Lake to cook fresh fish. - S08E16
Chopsticks & PastaSeptember 6, 2017In this week's mystery box challenge, the Top Seven must create an Asian-inspired dish that centers around one of the most prominent utensil - S08E17
Pop-Up RestaurantSeptember 6, 2017The Top Six split up in teams for a classic MASTERCHEF challenge - to cook for food critics, writers and chefs at a pop-up restaurant in a S - S08E18
Something FishySeptember 13, 2017In this week's mystery box challenge, the Top 6 get a special treat as their family members join them in the MASTERCHEF kitchen. The contest - S08E19
The Semi-FinalsSeptember 13, 2017The remaining home cooks face a series of skills tests that determines who will make it to the finale. - S08E20
The Finale, Pt. 1September 20, 2017After countless mystery box, team and skills challenges, it all comes down to this. The final three home cooks will each prepare a three-cou - S08E21
The Finale, Pt. 2September 20, 2017After countless mystery box, team and skills challenges, it all comes down to this. The final three home cooks will each prepare a three-cou
Season09
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The Judges Do BattleMay 30, 2018Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich each will have eight aprons to hand out to the home cooks whom they deem worthy – and - S09E02
The Judges Do Battle, Pt. 2May 30, 2018The judges each will have eight aprons to hand out to the home cooks whom they deem worthy. - S09E03
Season's bestThe Judges Do Battle, Pt. 3June 6, 2018Forty-three of America's finest home cooks compete in the MASTERCHEF Battle of the Apron challenge, during which they will face off against - S09E04
Home State HeroesJune 6, 2018In 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 th - S09E05
Gordon Ramsay MasterclassJune 13, 2018In the first skills test of the season, MASTERCHEF host/judge/executive producer Gordon Ramsay teaches the home cooks how to properly break - S09E06
Trouble BrewingJune 20, 2018This week on MASTERCHEF, the Top 20 venture out of the kitchen and head to the historic Anheuser Busch brewery in Los Angeles for their firs - S09E07
World Cup DishesJune 27, 2018The contestants face a mystery box challenge where they must create a dish using one common ingredient – walnuts. The winner will receive th - S09E08
A Gordon Ramsay WeddingJuly 11, 2018The contestants head to Malibu, CA, and cook for MASTERCHEF Season Seven winner Shaun O'Neale's wedding – with MASTERCHEF host and judge Gor - S09E09
The Big Not EasyJuly 18, 2018In this week's first challenge, the contestants face a mystery box filled with fresh seafood and must create a dish using two items from it. - S09E10
Rise or FallJuly 25, 2018The Top 15 contestants are split into eight teams (with Joe joining one team) to cook a chicken dish. The losing contestants then compete in - S09E11
The Kids are AlrightAugust 1, 2018The 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 discerni - S09E12
Frying TonightAugust 8, 2018The Top 13 contestants face a mystery box challenge with a stockpot and cooking oil and are tasked with making a dish that features a deep-f - S09E13
Just for the HalibutAugust 15, 2018The Top 12 face their third skills test in the MASTERCHEF kitchen and replicate the proper way to break down a halibut. Those who fail to im - S09E14
Sky's the LimitAugust 22, 2018The remaining home cooks split into two teams and are tasked with serving 100 dishes to hungry airmen in celebration of the 100th anniversar - S09E15
Tag TeamAugust 22, 2018The contestants are told they will be competing in the dreaded Tag Team Challenge. - S09E16
American HeroesAugust 29, 2018The eight remaining home cooks will divide into two teams and race against the clock to serve restaurant-quality dishes to 25 California fir - S09E17
Waste Not Want NotAugust 29, 2018The seven remaining contestants face a Mystery Box challenge filled with waste – literally. The home cook who makes the best dish from food - S09E18
Restaurant TakeoverSeptember 5, 2018The Top Six face the Restaurant Takeover Challenge at Providence in Los Angeles. The home cooks split into two teams and must feed a dining - S09E19
Cooking with HeartSeptember 5, 2018The remaining five receive a heart-warming mystery box challenge, in which contestants will create a dish inspired by their loved-ones. - S09E20
Battle of the BeefSeptember 12, 2018The Top Five home cooks face a series of pressure-filled skills tests using an incredibly common protein – beef. The judges will decide whic - S09E21
The Semi FinalSeptember 12, 2018The final four are split into two teams, and will need to cook one incredible entrée for the judges' mentors – Chefs Daniel Boulud, Jonathan - S09E22
Finale Pt. 1September 19, 2018The three remaining home cooks will face their final challenge when they are each asked to prepare a three-course menu for the judges. - S09E23
Finale Pt. 2September 19, 2018The home cook with the best overall menu will be crowned the winner.
Season10
- S10E01
The Epic 10th Season Auditions - Pt. 1May 29, 2019Thirty-six home cooks arrive with the intent of being placed in the Top 20, but the contestants must pass the audition rounds and impress th - S10E02
Auditions - Pt. 2 / The Battle RoundJune 5, 2019Only eight aprons are left for the hopeful home cooks to earn so they can pass through the audition rounds, where they have less than 45 min - S10E03
Gordon's Mystery BoxJune 12, 2019The Top 20 must quickly demonstrate their culinary expertise before they encounter their first mystery box challenge, where they must create - S10E04
10th Season Pool Party!June 19, 2019In two teams of nine cooks, the Top 18 prepare for a 10th anniversary-themed pool party by preparing food for 100 important guests that incl - S10E05
The Blind Chicken ShowJune 20, 2019The team who failed to impress the pool party guests are given only 45 minutes to completely break down a chicken and prepare it into a dele - S10E06
Hot & SpicyJune 26, 2019Model Alessandra Ambrosio offers input for the Top 17's next mystery box challenge, which includes an additional twist that throws some cook - S10E07
Gordon Takes on a TarteJune 27, 2019The remaining home cooks face another elimination challenge in which they have 60 minutes to closely replicate the dish du jour, tarte Tatin - S10E08
Joe Takes a RiskJuly 10, 2019The top 16 cooks fight for immunity in a challenge to create an authentic three-course Italian meal. - S10E09
Tag Team Tears & TantrumsJuly 11, 2019With two eliminations on the line, the pressure is on for the losing team in the tag-team challenge. - S10E10
Gerron's WeddingJuly 17, 2019The home cooks split into two teams to prepare 45 meals for the wedding of Gerron Hurt. - S10E11
Backyard BBQJuly 18, 2019The cooks have 60 minutes to present their best beef dish to the judges. - S10E12
King of the CrabsJuly 24, 2019The top 13 must break down Alaskan king crabs; the contestants cook for chef Masaharu Morimoto. - S10E13
Someone's ToastJuly 25, 2019Contestants must create a sweet dish and a savory dish from a surprise ingredient; an elimination. - S10E14
Let Them Eat CakeJuly 31, 2019In under 75 minutes, the contestants must replicate a cake for the judges. - S10E15
Small Dessert, Big ProblemsAugust 1, 2019Special guest judge Candace Nelson gives the home cooks 75 minutes to create one dozen macarons. - S10E16
NASCAR - Finish Line FeedAugust 7, 2019The top 10 contestants test their speed in a special team challenge at the Irwindale Speedway, where they have 75 minutes to cook for 101 ra - S10E17
Box in a Box in a BoxAugust 8, 2019The contestants face a mystery box challenge with more mystery ingredients than ever before. - S10E18
Mind Blowing FoodAugust 14, 2019The cooks are introduced to Grant Achatz, who shows the them the art of unconventional plating. - S10E19
Pigging OutAugust 15, 2019The cooks produce a dish with their own version of homemade sausage in less than an hour. - S10E20
One Pan WonderAugust 21, 2019TV host Daphne Oz reveals the contents of the week's mystery box challenge to the top eight, leaving the contestants 60 minutes to create an - S10E21
Family ReunionAugust 28, 2019Loved ones of the top seven watch the contestants make their favorite family-inspired dishes. - S10E22
London Calling - Pt. 1September 4, 2019The top six chefs travel to London and must feed 36 diners; two chefs face elimination. - S10E23
Season's bestLondon Calling - Pt. 2September 11, 2019The top four chefs travel to the historic Hatfield House, where they must cook a venison dish. - S10E24
The Finale - Pt. 1September 18, 2019Returning from their home towns after a whirlwind trip across the pond, the Top Three home cooks are ready to tackle their final dishes in h - S10E25
The Finale - Pt. 2September 18, 2019The finalists must execute a superior three-course meal for the judges. Only one will win the title of MASTERCHEF, an opportunity to learn h
Season11
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Emeril Lagasse - Auditions Round 1June 2, 2021MASTERCHEF is back - this time with an incredible season of Legends! Every week, one of the world's biggest culinary legends visit the MASTE - S11E02
Curtis Stone - Auditions Round 2June 9, 2021With only nine aprons remaining in the audition round, the search for the next MASTERCHEF continues. The next round of home cooks have just - S11E03
Paula Deen - Auditions Round 3June 16, 2021It's the final audition round of the season and only five of the 15 white aprons remain unclaimed for the season. The undeniable queen of So - S11E04
Chef Morimoto - Monkfish ChallengeJune 23, 2021Legendary Michelin Star chef Morimoto sets the bar high with his monkfish demonstration, leaving the cooks desperate to impress in their fir - S11E05
Sherry Yard - Dessert ChallengeJune 30, 2021One of the world's most influential pastry chefs, Sherry Yard, visits the MASTERCHEF kitchen. With elimination on the line, this dessert cha - S11E06
Michael Mina - Meat RouletteJuly 7, 2021It's the home cooks' first Mystery Box challenge and to add to the pressure, Michelin Star chef Michael Mina is the guest judge of this week - S11E07
Nancy Silverton - Pasta ChallengeJuly 14, 2021With the top 10 at their fingertips and an elimination on the table, Michelin Star chef Nancy Silverton challenges the home cooks with a fre - S11E08
Jonathan Waxman - California Mystery BoxJuly 21, 2021The top 10 home cooks take on a Californian Mystery Box Challenge, with Michelin Star Chef Jonathan Waxman as guest judge. It's the highest - S11E09
Season's bestRoy Choi - Elevated Street FoodAugust 11, 2021The pioneering king of the food truck revolution, Roy Choi, tasks the home cooks with making a street food dish worthy of a Michelin star re - S11E10
Cook for Your LegendAugust 18, 2021Chef Ramsay challenges the home cooks to create a dish for the most important legend yet - their own personal legends. Their personal legend - S11E11
Dominique Crenn - The WallAugust 25, 2021Dominique Crenn, the only female chef in America to attain three Michelin Stars, visits the MASTERCHEF kitchen with a brand-new team challen - S11E12
Niki Nakayama - KaisekiAugust 25, 2021Legendary chef Niki Nakayama gives the cooks a taste of Japan. - S11E13
Legends DinnerSeptember 1, 2021Four legendary chefs grace the MASTERCHEF kitchen for a one-of-a-kind Chef's Table team challenge that pits boys against girls. It's an inti - S11E14
Ludo Lefebvre - Timed Out Mystery BoxSeptember 1, 2021Legendary French chef Ludo Lefebvre joins to guest judge a Mystery Box challenge with a twist. The home cooks are challenged to make two ele - S11E15
Semi Final - 3 Chef ShowdownSeptember 8, 2021The remaining four semi-finalists are challenged to a "3 Chef Showdown" -- a brand-new culinary triathlon that sees the home cooks making th - S11E16
Semi Final Pt 2 - 3 Chef ShowdownSeptember 8, 2021The remaining four semifinalists tackle a brand-new culinary triathlon that sees the home cooks making three dishes back-to-back alongside t - S11E17
Finale - Curtis StoneSeptember 15, 2021Legendary Chef Curtis Stone returns as a guest judge for the semifinals when the Top Three battle for a spot in the finale in the appetizer - S11E18
Finale Pt 2 - Michael CimarustiSeptember 15, 2021Michelin star chef Michael Cimarusti is the final legend to grace the MasterChef kitchen and it's the finalists last chance to impress with
Season12
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Back to Win - Audition BattlesMay 25, 2022Former "Masterchef" contestants return; chefs compete in head-to-head audition battles. - S12E02
Back to Win - Audition Battles (Part 2)June 1, 2022Three chefs who competed in the junior edition return to compete for the first time as adults. - S12E03
Back to Win - Audition Battles (Part 3)June 8, 2022With only six aprons left, the judges give a lucky few chefs a chance to return to the kitchen. - S12E04
Dish That Sent You HomeJune 15, 2022All 20 chefs must cook something inspired by the dish that originally sent them home. - S12E05
Winners Mystery Box - Spirit of VegasJune 22, 2022Cocktail connoisseur Shaun O'Neale gives the chefs their first mystery box challenge. - S12E06
Back to Win: Feeding the U.S. Coast GuardJune 29, 2022The top 18 travel to the U.S. Coast Guard base in Los Angeles for the first team challenge. - S12E07
Gordon Ramsay Loves Vegans!July 13, 2022Gordon Ramsay transforms his infamous beef wellington into a vegan dish made out of beets. - S12E08
Southern Fusion with Guest Chef Tiffany DerryJuly 20, 2022The remaining chefs must cook a Southern dish inspired by flavors from countries around the world. - S12E09
Bake to WinJuly 27, 2022One chef selects a dessert for each of their fellow competitors to bake to perfection. - S12E10
Cooking for Horse Town U.S.A.August 3, 2022More than 100 cowboys and cowgirls gather for a rodeo; the chefs divide into two teams. - S12E11
Winners Mystery Box - Christine HaAugust 10, 2022The chefs face a "Winner's Mystery Box," curated by the Season 3 champion, Christine Ha. - S12E12
Tag TeamAugust 17, 2022The top 12 chefs are challenged to a tag-team cook-off. - S12E13
GrubHub ChallengeAugust 17, 2022The chefs partner with GrubHub to elevate a traditional take-out dish into a gourmet concoction. - S12E14
Gas Station GourmetAugust 24, 2022The chefs are challenged to turn traditional gas station and road trip snacks into gourmet dishes. - S12E15
Winner's Mystery Box - Gerron HurtAugust 24, 2022The top nine chefs face a Mystery Box Challenge from Season 9 winner Gerron Hurt. - S12E16
The WallAugust 31, 2022The top eight chefs are paired together and must communicate on opposite sides of a wall to create identical dishes. - S12E17
Restaurant Takeover - SpagoAugust 31, 2022The chefs must take over chef Wolfgang Puck's kitchen at Spago restaurant in Los Angeles. - S12E18
Season's bestSemi FinalsSeptember 7, 2022The top five chefs are faced with two separate elimination challenges in the semifinals: a baked Alaska and an intricate lobster tortellini. - S12E19
Finale Part 1 - Special Guest Graham ElliotSeptember 7, 2022The top three chefs have made it to the finals and are one challenge away from being crowned the "MasterChef" champion; each chef has to pre - S12E20
Finale Part 2 - Special Guest Christina TosiSeptember 14, 2022The three remaining chefs must complete their final entree and whip up a gourmet dessert.
Season13
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Season's bestRegional Auditions - The NortheastMay 24, 2023Daphne Oz guest judges; chefs from the Northeast prepare their signature dishes. - S13E02
Regional Auditions - The MidwestMay 31, 2023The auditions continue as chefs from the Midwest battle it out for a coveted spot in the top 20. - S13E03
Regional Auditions - The WestJune 7, 2023Chefs of the West compete; each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish. - S13E04
Regional Auditions - The SouthJune 14, 2023The "United Tastes of America" auditions conclude with chefs from the South. - S13E05
State Fair FoodJune 21, 2023The home chefs enter the kitchen for their first challenge: creating a state fair-inspired dish. - S13E06
Apple Mystery BoxJuly 12, 2023The remaining home chefs are back in the kitchen with their first Mystery Box Challenge - apples! With both sweet and savory flavors on the - S13E07
Trial by Fire: Field ChallengeJuly 19, 2023The home chefs face their first team challenge when they're tasked with pairing up with another region and grilling a delicious meal for 101 - S13E08
Birds of a Feather Mystery BoxAugust 2, 2023The top 17 home chefs return to the kitchen for their second Mystery Box Challenge, but this time with a twist - one region will begin the c - S13E09
United Cakes of AmericaAugust 9, 2023The remaining home chefs face the hardest challenge yet in this scrumptious celebration of MasterChef's 250th episode! The kitchen heats up - S13E10
Dodgers Stadium Field ChallengeAugust 16, 2023The chefs split into two teams to prepare a lunch for over 100 kids at Dodger Stadium, and the chef with immunity gets to choose one member - S13E11
Military Rations Mystery BoxAugust 23, 2023In this week's challenge, the Mystery Box is back and the chefs must individually face the challenge of preparing a gourmet meal out of army - S13E12
Tag TeamAugust 23, 2023The remaining home chefs must tackle a classic MasterChef test: the tag team challenge. The contestants must take turns preparing a deliciou - S13E13
Fish Out of Water Mystery BoxAugust 30, 2023The chefs face their toughest Mystery Box challenge yet - fish! When the chefs with immunity are able to switch up the other contestants' fi - S13E14
Kelsey's Stadium FoodAugust 30, 2023The contestants must cater to the average sports fan while incorporating elements from their region to elevate their dish, and the chef with - S13E15
Patio Grilling ChallengeSeptember 6, 2023The remaining nine home cooks are tasked with firing up their grills and preparing a restaurant quality barbecue plate that is guaranteed to - S13E16
The WallSeptember 6, 2023The chefs face their biggest challenge yet: a 55-foot wall. The chef with immunity is tasked with pairing contestants to cook on opposite si - S13E17
Restaurant Takeover - Hell's KitchenSeptember 13, 2023With Gordon Ramsay's reputation on the line, the top six chefs face the ultimate challenge of taking over the world's largest Hell's Kitchen - S13E18
Semi-Finals: Pasta & Keeping Up With GordonSeptember 13, 2023The remaining five home cooks take on two rounds of challenges that determine who will move on to the Finals. - S13E19
Finale Part OneSeptember 20, 2023The final three home cooks take on their last challenge in the MasterChef kitchen in front of a live audience. Each chef has to whip up a sp - S13E20
Finale Part TwoSeptember 20, 2023Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich crown the next MasterChef champion.
Season14
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Millennials AuditionsMay 29, 2024The millennial chefs prepare their signature dishes for the judges; Priya Krishna guest judges. - S14E02
Baby Boomers AuditionsJune 5, 2024The auditions continue as the Baby Boomer chefs battle it out for a spot in the top 20. - S14E03
Season's bestGen Z AuditionsJune 12, 2024Gen Z chefs prepare a signature dish. - S14E04
Gen X AuditionsJune 19, 2024The auditions conclude as the Gen X chefs take over the kitchen. Each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that will impres - S14E05
Back to the Future - Mystery BoxJune 26, 2024The four generations go head-to-head as the top 20 enter the MasterChef kitchen. The chefs are faced with their first mystery box challenge - S14E06
Age is Just a NumberJuly 10, 2024The multigenerational chefs are tasked with creating a stunning dish using a variety of aged and fermented ingredients. With the safety of a - S14E07
LAFC Field ChallengeJuly 17, 2024The four generations are split into teams as they take on their first field challenge - cooking a healthy and hearty meal for professional s - S14E08
Birthday BakesAugust 14, 2024The chefs turn to their baking skills when tasked with making a celebratory birthday cake. - S14E09
Memory Lane - Mystery BoxAugust 14, 2024The chefs work in teams to create a dish using a mystery box filled with different food items from their generation. - S14E10
Beer NecessitiesAugust 21, 2024The chefs must incorporate the iconic beer, Blue Moon, into their dishes and ensure that the bright flavors are at the forefront of their cr - S14E11
Quarry Field ChallengeAugust 21, 2024The chefs take on another field challenge as they are tasked with cooking a hearty lunch for over 100 workers. - S14E12
Tag TeamAugust 28, 2024The twelve remaining chefs work in pairs and switch off cooking back-and-forth during the infamous tag team challenge. - S14E13
Storm's a Brewin'August 28, 2024The contestants are given only 45 minutes to prepare a restaurant quality dish that features coffee, and Chef Gordon Ramsay kicks off the ch - S14E14
Feel the Burn - Mystery BoxSeptember 4, 2024The MasterChef kitchen heats up as the top ten contestants are faced with a fiery mystery box challenge! - S14E15
The WallSeptember 4, 2024Later on, the top eight chefs face an unexpected surprise and discover that they must work in pairs to cook identical dishes from opposite s - S14E16
Ramsay's Rooftop Restaurant TakeoverSeptember 11, 2024The top six home chefs get a break from the MasterChef kitchen to take over Ramsay's Rooftop, an exclusive pop-up restaurant open for one ni - S14E17
Semi FinalSeptember 11, 2024The top five chefs face two back-to-back challenges involving a mystery box and replicating a restaurant quality dish. - S14E18
Finale Part OneSeptember 18, 2024The top three chefs must create a three-course meal, starting with an awe-inspiring appetizer. - S14E19
Finale Part TwoSeptember 18, 2024The chefs must create entrée and dessert courses that highlight their backgrounds and skill sets.
Season15
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The Audition BattlesMay 21, 2025Eight pairs of home cooks go head-to-head fighting to win legendary white aprons. - S15E02
The Audition Battles ContinueMay 28, 2025The remaining eight pairs of home cooks go head-to-head in the audition battles. - S15E03
Second Chance BattlesJune 4, 2025The duos who failed to get white aprons in the audition rounds, get a surprise second chance. - S15E04
Dinner Party DishJune 11, 2025The top 12 duos must impress the judges with their finest dinner party dish. - S15E05
Season's bestMister-y & Mrs. BoxJune 18, 2025The Top 11 duos must combine two boxes of ingredients to make a harmonious dish. - S15E06
Pier PressureJune 25, 2025The Top 10 duos, in a stunning pier-side setting, must feed over 100 local fishermen and women. - S15E07
Mystery BoxJuly 9, 2025The five duos on the losing team from the previous challenge face the first pressure test. - S15E08
Recipe TelephoneJuly 16, 2025One teammate begins cooking and the other must complete the dish. - S15E09
Train to TableJuly 23, 2025Two teams must prepare a VIP dining experience aboard a moving steam train. - S15E10
The Great Ingredient Bid OffJuly 30, 2025The four duos on the losing team last week fight for survival in a new pressure test challenge; the duos must bid for their ingredients, but - S15E11
Macaron MayhemAugust 6, 2025The duos must bake not just a dozen macarons, but a giant tower of perfectly formed delicacies. - S15E12
Backyard BBQAugust 13, 2025The duos are split into two teams and must serve a garden full of barbecue aficionados. - S15E13
Divide & ConquerAugust 20, 2025Each duo is challenged to create a three-course meal that replicates an appetizer from Joe Bastianich's restaurant, an entree from Tiffany D - S15E14
The WallAugust 27, 2025Both cooks in each duo must make the exact same dish while divided by an eight-foot-high wall, communicating by shouting over it; the duos m - S15E15
Keeping Up With Gordon - Tag Team Style!September 3, 2025The top four duos face their biggest test yet in the semifinal challenge in which they must attempt to make one of Gordon's Michelin star di - S15E16
Road to the FinaleSeptember 10, 2025In honor of the lead up to the finale, FOX celebrates the highs and lows of season fifteen. In a compilation of clip highlights, the finalis - S15E17
Grand Finale, Part 1September 17, 2025The Top 3 duos face their last, most intimidating night of cooking in the MasterChef kitchen for the Grand Finale. With an audience of frien - S15E18
Grand Finale, Part 2September 17, 2025The Top 3 duos face their last, most intimidating night of cooking in the MasterChef kitchen for the Grand Finale. With an audience of frien
Season16
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Auditions Day 1 (Europe)April 15, 2026Eight home cooks kick off the audition rounds inspired by Europe, as flavors and traditions from across the continent take center stage. - S16E02
Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)April 22, 2026Eight home cooks compete to represent their heritage from the Asia-Pacific region in the audition battles. - S16E03
Auditions Day 3 (Africa)April 29, 2026Tonight, the audition rounds continue with eight new home cooks facing off for a chance to represent Africa. The cooks must take risks and b - S16E04
Auditions Day 4 (The Americas)May 6, 2026It'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 wi - S16E05
Game Day GourmetMay 13, 2026Twenty standout home cooks from the audition rounds, five per region, face off in a World Cup-inspired challenge to create elevated versions - S16E06
Eggs BenedictMay 20, 2026The home cooks enter the kitchen to find mystery boxes at their stations, containing nothing but eggs. Each contestant must let their cultur - S16E07
Team Pitch to PlateMay 27, 2026In the season's first team challenge, chefs compete to see who will make the starting lineup, trading in their mystery ingredients for a cha - S16E08
Season's bestWorld Cup CookoffJune 3, 2026The MasterChef kitchen is transformed into a backyard barbeque. Trading in their aprons for jerseys, the home cooks must step up and prove t - S16E09TBAJuly 15, 2026—
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