MasterChef

1. S01E01Auditions (1)July 27, 2010 5.7Famed chef Gordon Ramsay conducted a nationwide search for the best home cooks in America, and through a series of exciting elimination roun
2. S01E02Auditions (2)August 3, 2010 5.7In 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
3. S01E03Top 14 RevealedAugust 10, 2010 5.3Thirty 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
4. S01E04Season's best14 Chefs Compete (1)August 18, 2010 6.3The Top 14 contestants enter the MASTERCHEF kitchen for the very first time and begin on a journey that will change their lives. Judges Gord
5. S01E0514 Chefs Compete (2)August 18, 2010 6.0The cooks prepare their best dishes in hopes of impressing the judges.
6. S01E0611 Chefs Compete (1)August 25, 2010 6.0The 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
7. S01E0711 Chefs Compete (2)August 25, 2010 6.0The 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
8. S01E089 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
9. S01E099 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
10. S01E10Top 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
11. S01E11Top 6 Compete (2)September 8, 2010—The contestants go fishing, and use their catches for their entrees. Another chef is eliminated.
12. S01E12Winner 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
13. S01E13Winner Revealed (2)September 15, 2010—The winner is revealed.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Audition (1)June 6, 2011 6.3After conducting a nationwide search, 100 of the best amateur cooks in America - including a police officer, an oil rig engineer, an interio
2. S02E02Audition (2)June 7, 2011 6.3Nerves are tested as the judges continue to winnow down the Top 100 in their search for the America's best amateur cook.
3. S02E03Audition (3) / Top 38 RevealedJune 13, 2011 6.3Nerves are tested as the judges continue to winnow down the Top 100 in their search for the America's best amateur cook.
4. S02E04Season's bestTop 18 RevealedJune 14, 2011 6.7After impressing the judges with their signature dishes, the hopefuls will have to prove that they have mastered basic kitchen techniques, i
5. S02E052 Eliminated / Top 16 RevealedJune 20, 2011 6.7The 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
6. S02E06Top 16 CompeteJune 21, 2011 6.7The 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
7. S02E07Top 15 CompeteJune 27, 2011 6.7The 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
8. S02E08Top 14 CompeteJune 28, 2011 6.7The 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
9. S02E09Top 13 CompeteJuly 5, 2011 6.7The 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
10. S02E10Top 12 CompeteJuly 11, 2011 6.7The 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
11. S02E11Top 11 CompeteJuly 18, 2011 6.7The 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
12. S02E12Top 10 CompeteJuly 19, 2011 6.7The 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
13. S02E13Top 9 CompeteJuly 26, 2011 6.3The 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
14. S02E14Top 8 CompeteAugust 1, 2011 6.3The 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
15. S02E15Top 8 Compete AgainAugust 2, 2011 6.3After the judges spared the home cooks from elimination last night, the Top 8 flex their culinary muscles once again in another grueling cha
16. S02E16Top 6 CompeteAugust 8, 2011 6.0The 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
17. S02E17Top 5 CompeteAugust 9, 2011 6.0The 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
18. S02E18Top 4 CompeteAugust 15, 2011 6.3The four remaining home cooks flex their culinary muscles in another grueling challenge to prove to the judges they have the passion and ski
19. S02E19Top 3 CompeteAugust 16, 2011 6.3After enduring a season's worth of intense pressure tests and grueling challenges, the determining moment has finally arrived. In the season
20. S02E20WINNER AnnouncedAugust 16, 2011 6.7The 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

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Season's bestAuditions (1)June 4, 2012 8.5Amateur cooks from across the country compete during the first day of auditions to win a place as a masterchef contestant.
2. S03E02Auditions (2)June 5, 2012 8.5Amateur cooks from across the country compete in a second day of auditions to be a Masterchef contestant.
3. S03E03Auditions (3) / Top 36 BootcampJune 11, 2012 8.5The judges continue to winnow down the competition in the final round of auditions, but the stakes are raised as the 36 remaining hopefuls a
4. S03E04Top 18 CompeteJune 12, 2012 8.5The Top 18 contestants compete in their first mystery box challenge of the season and must create a unique and delicious dish using duck and
5. S03E05Top 16 CompeteJune 18, 2012 8.5The 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
6. S03E06Top 15 CompeteJune 19, 2012 8.5The 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
7. S03E07Top 14 CompeteJune 25, 2012 8.5The fourteen remaining amateur chefs divide up into two teams to cook room service breakfast for 130 hungry hotel guests. The losing team re
8. S03E08Top 13 CompeteJune 26, 2012 8.5In 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
9. S03E09Top 12 CompeteJuly 2, 2012 8.5The 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
10. S03E10Top 11 CompeteJuly 3, 2012 8.5The contestants begin the show with a mystery box competition, and a professional chef joins in on the competition to show the amateur chefs
11. S03E11Top 9 CompeteJuly 9, 2012 8.5The remaining nine amateur cooks are faced with one of the most intimidating mystery box ingredients to date - "uni," otherwise known as sea
12. S03E12Top 8 CompeteJuly 16, 2012 8.5The contestants travel East into the desert to a Cowboy Ranch where they are divided into two teams and tasked with cooking 101 steak dinner
13. S03E13Top 7 CompeteJuly 17, 2012 8.5Celebrity chef Paula Deen joins the MASTERCHEF judging panel and selects the mystery box ingredients, which include traditional Southern sta
14. S03E14Top 6 Compete, Part 1July 23, 2012 8.5The Top Six finalists are in for a big surprise when the eight previously eliminated contestants return to the MASTERCHEF kitchen to compete
15. S03E15Top 6 Compete, Part 2July 24, 2012 8.5The judges challenge the remaining seven amateur cooks to use their imagination in the next mystery box challenge, which features shrimp. Th
16. S03E16Top 6 Compete, Part 3August 14, 2012 8.5The remaining six home cooks compete in a high-pressure team challenge at Hatfield's, one of the most talked about restaurants in Hollywood.
17. S03E17Top 5 CompeteAugust 21, 2012 8.5The 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
18. S03E18Top 4 CompeteAugust 28, 2012 8.5The remaining four contestants split up into two teams. In this episode three world class chefs, Daniel Boulad, Alain Ducasse, and Guy Savoy
19. S03E19Top 3 CompeteSeptember 4, 2012 8.5The final three contestants face their last mystery box challenge where they are allowed to pick their own ingredients and make a dish they
20. S03E20The Winning Chef is ChosenSeptember 10, 2012 7.3The 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

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Season's bestAuditions (1)May 22, 2013 8.5Home cooks present dishes to the judges in the season premiere. 100 homecooks from around the country compete for a Masterchef apron and the
2. S04E02Auditions (2)May 22, 2013 8.5More home chefs cook for the judges hoping their dishes will allow them to become a contestant in the Masterchef competition.
3. S04E03Top 19 RevealedMay 29, 2013 8.5The judges continue to winnow down the competition in the final round of auditions, but the stakes are raised as the remaining hopefuls are
4. S04E04Top 19 CompeteMay 29, 2013 8.5The 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
5. S04E05Top 18 CompeteJune 5, 2013 8.5In their first team challenge, the Top 18 home cooks face their pickiest judges yet when they visit a local elementary school and are tasked
6. S04E06Top 17 CompeteJune 5, 2013 8.5In this episode's mystery box challenge Gordon Ramsay cooks alongside the home cooks and prepares a dish using the mystery box ingredients.
7. S04E07Top 16 Compete, Part 1June 12, 2013 8.5The remaining 16 home cooks compete in a team challenge and cook a hearty and balanced steak meal for 101 firefighters. The losing team will
8. S04E08Top 16 Compete, Part 2June 12, 2013 8.5In 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
9. S04E09Top 15 CompeteJune 19, 2013 8.5A mystery-box challenge involving exotic foreign ingredients from all over the world takes place. Later Joe Bastianich's mother, Chef Lidia
10. S04E10Top 14 CompeteJune 19, 2013 8.5The 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
11. S04E11Top 13 CompeteJune 26, 2013 8.5The contestants deal with a mystery-box challenge that involves an unusual ingredient and a limited pantry; Season 3 winner Christine Ha int
12. S04E12Top 12 CompeteJune 26, 2013 8.5Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and Joe Bastianich - introduce the remaining 12 home cooks to flavor scientist Aaron and his fiancé Anna. The c
13. S04E13Top 11 CompeteJuly 10, 2013 8.5The masterchefs begin this episode with a mystery box challenge that tasks the chefs with creating a dish for Eva Longoria who chose the ing
14. S04E14Top 10 CompeteJuly 10, 2013 8.5The 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
15. S04E15Top 9 CompeteJuly 17, 2013 8.5The masterschefs begin this episode with a mystery box challenge where they must create their own sausage from a wide assortment of meats an
16. S04E16Top 8 CompeteJuly 24, 2013 8.5The cooks compete in an overnight challenge; the losing team faces a spun sugar dessert pressure test.
17. S04E17Top 7 CompeteJuly 31, 2013 8.5The cooks create dishes inspired by loved ones; tag-team sushi challenge.
18. S04E18Top 6 CompeteAugust 7, 2013 8.5Previously eliminated contestants get the chance to get back in the competition by perfectly frying an egg and preparing a salmon dish.
19. S04E19Top 7 CompeteAugust 14, 2013 8.5The cooks must prepare a T-bone steak dish; the challenge winner assigns a type of poultry to the other contestants.
20. S04E20Top 6 CompeteAugust 21, 2013 8.5The cooks must re-create popular dishes served at a fine-dining restaurant in downtown Los Angeles; the losing team must prepare a perfect p
21. S04E21Top 5 Compete (1)August 28, 2013 8.5The judges get some very special help from their sons, who stop by the MASTERCHEF kitchen to judge the next mystery box challenge. Then, the
22. S04E22Top 5 Compete (2)August 28, 2013—Two cooks advance to the finals while the remaining three face a pressure test.
23. S04E23Top 4 CompeteSeptember 4, 2013—The cooks split into two teams for the mystery box challenge.
24. S04E24Top 3 CompeteSeptember 4, 2013—The remaining three contestants cook more sophisticated versions of the dishes they made in their initial auditions.
25. S04E25Winner ChosenSeptember 11, 2013—The final two cooks prepare three-course meals; the judges choose the winner.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Top 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
2. S05E02Top 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
3. S05E03Top 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
4. S05E04Top 18 CompeteJune 16, 2014—The contestants tackle a seafood challenge, with the winner chooses what dessert the others prepare in the elimination round.
5. S05E05Top 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
6. S05E06Top 16 CompeteJune 30, 2014—The contestants prepare a dish using canned foods; MasterChef winner Luca Manfe and MasterChef Junior winner Alexander Weiss help determine
7. S05E07Top 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
8. S05E08Top 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
9. S05E09Top 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
10. S05E10Top 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
11. S05E11Top 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
12. S05E12Top 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
13. S05E13Top 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.
14. S05E14Top 7 CompeteAugust 25, 2014—The remaining contestants receive hometown encouragement as they prepare savory apple dishes; while the challenge winner is safe from elimin
15. S05E15Top 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
16. S05E16Top 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
17. S05E17Top 4 CompeteSeptember 8, 2014—A final team challenge establishes who moves on to the top three.
18. S05E18Top 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
19. S05E19Winner ChosenSeptember 15, 2014—The two top chefs compete in a final pressure test and the judges choose a winner.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Let the Battle Commence (Top 40)May 20, 2015 6.5Forty of America's best home cooks present their signature dishes to the judges: Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and the newest addition to the
2. S06E02The Battle Continues (Top 22)May 20, 2015 7.0Some of America's best home cooks present their signature dishes to the judges: Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and the newest addition to the
3. S06E03100th Episode: You're the Apple of My Pie (Top 22 Compete Again!)May 27, 2015 7.0The contestants are faced with their first mystery box challenge that includes ingredients that could be found in the average home; in a pre
4. S06E04Cinammon Roll-er Coaster (Top 20)June 3, 2015 7.0The 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
5. S06E05Clawing to VictoryJune 10, 2015 7.0The cooks compete to prepare the best crab dish, with the winner gaining a significant advantage before the elimination; the cooks create ve
6. S06E06What Happens in Vegas Steaks in VegasJune 17, 2015 7.0The 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
7. S06E07Bring Home the BaconJune 24, 2015 7.0The home cooks must create an elevated breakfast dish in 45 minutes; the challenge winner receives advantages that include immunity in the m
8. S06E08Happy Birthday, MasterChef!July 1, 2015 7.0Each team has to create a two-course menu and they must also make a three-layer birthday cake.
9. S06E09Gordon's Greatest HitsJuly 8, 2015 7.3The chefs must taste and then attempt to re-create Gordon's signature beef Wellington.
10. S06E10Rice Rice BabyJuly 15, 2015 7.0The remaining home cooks must create a rice dish in 60 minutes.
11. S06E11Moo-vers and BakersJuly 22, 2015 7.0The remaining home cooks enter the Wild West when they must cook for 101 cowboys and ranchers.
12. S06E12Family ReunionJuly 29, 2015 7.0The cooks prepare family-style meals for special diners; the cooks create a gnocchi-in-brown-sage-butter-sauce dish for the pressure test ch
13. S06E13A Little Southern FlareAugust 5, 2015 7.3The contestants must prepare a flambe; the challenge winner selects which Southern dish the contestants will cook.
14. S06E14Getting A-Head in the CompetitionAugust 12, 2015 7.3The cooks split into teams to prepare vegetarian meals; the pressure test has the cooks creating meals composed of cuts from an animal's hea
15. S06E15A Storm's a BrewingAugust 19, 2015 7.3The 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
16. S06E16The Restaurant TakeoverAugust 26, 2015 7.0The 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
17. S06E17Season's bestReturn of the ChampionsSeptember 2, 2015 7.7The Top Five home cooks must create a dish using pear, blue cheese, tomato, portabella mushroom and chocolate.
18. S06E18Think Inside the BoxSeptember 9, 2015 7.0The teams must create a unique appetizer and entree three times by using special ingredients; the pressure test has the chefs re-creating Ch
19. S06E19Team Gordon RamsaySeptember 16, 2015 7.0In the next challenge, with a little help from a few other home cooks, the remaining three contestants will create dishes for 30 restaurant
20. S06E20The FinaleSeptember 16, 2015 7.5In 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

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Battle for a White Apron, Part 1June 1, 2016 7.0In 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
2. S07E02Battle for a White Apron, Part 2June 8, 2016 7.2In 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
3. S07E03Wolfgang PuckJune 15, 2016 7.4After the Battle of the Apron concludes, the Top 20 home cooks in America meet the first guest judge of the season - culinary icon Wolfgang
4. S07E04A MasterChef WeddingJune 22, 2016 7.7In their first MASTERCHEF field challenge, the Top 18 home cooks are divided in to two teams where they will have to prepare appetizers and
5. S07E05A Mexican MysteryJune 29, 2016 7.4After a dramatic elimination, the remaining 17 home cooks are greeted by Chef Ramsay and Tosi, as well as special guests Season Six winner C
6. S07E06Gordon Ramsay MasterclassJuly 6, 2016 7.4This week, the remaining 16 home cooks get a very special treat leading into the next challenge, as Chef Ramsay demonstrates how to properly
7. S07E07Vets, Jets and Home CooksJuly 13, 2016 7.0The remaining 15 home cooks will separate into two teams for the second major field challenge of the competition, cooking for 101 hungry vet
8. S07E08The Good, the Bad and the OffalJuly 20, 2016 7.4The contestants are introduced to special culinary guest judge Edward Lee, chef and owner of 610 Magnolia in Louisville, KY, who reveals the
9. S07E09A Piece of CakeJuly 27, 2016 6.6The remaining 12 contestants are broken up into two teams to prep, cook and plate 30 dishes for teenagers celebrating their Sweet 16 birthda
10. S07E10The Weakest LinksAugust 3, 2016 7.4The 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
11. S07E11Sweet SurpriseAugust 3, 2016 7.0The 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
12. S07E125-Star FoodAugust 24, 2016 7.5Guest judge Kevin Sbraga cooks alongside the Top Nine in the next Mystery Box Challenge, as they create an impressive dish using unique upsc
13. S07E13Season's bestHot PotatoAugust 24, 2016 7.8The Top 8 remaining contenders must battle through a 3-part potato proficiency challenge. Guest judge Kevin Sbraga.
14. S07E14Tag TeamAugust 31, 2016 7.0The seven remaining cooks compete in their next Mystery Box Challenge using three basic utensils to prepare two dishes. The contestants are
15. S07E15Pop-up RestaurantAugust 31, 2016 7.3The 6 remaining contestants compete in the series' classic pop-up restaurant challenge.
16. S07E16Family DramaSeptember 7, 2016 7.3The five remaining contestants are introduced to special culinary guest judge Richard Blais - chef, restaurateur and cookbook author - who r
17. S07E17Critics ChoiceSeptember 7, 2016 7.5The 4 remaining contestants are given 90 minutes to prepare either a halibut or duck entrée for VIP food critics in the Studio Box challenge
18. S07E18The Finale, Pt. 1September 14, 2016 6.8In the next challenge, with help from some familiar home cooks, the remaining three will have 60 minutes to prepare an amazing appetizer dis
19. S07E19The Finale, Pt. 2September 14, 2016 7.0The contestants have one hour to create entrees and one hour to create a dessert. After evaluating the final dishes, the judges reveal Ameri

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Battle for a White Apron, Part 1May 31, 2017 7.3In 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
2. S08E02Battle for a White Apron, Part 2June 7, 2017 7.0The remaining nine chefs compete for a spot in the Top 20.
3. S08E03America's Grocery BagJune 14, 2017 7.0In 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
4. S08E04Feeding the LifeguardsJune 21, 2017 7.0The 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
5. S08E05Shell-Shocked & ScrambledJune 28, 2017 7.3The 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
6. S08E06Silenced by the LambsJuly 12, 2017 7.3This week on MASTERCHEF, the cooks take part in a challenging skills test, during which they must prepare racks of lamb with fine artistry.
7. S08E07Season's bestBreakfast, Lunch & WinnerJuly 19, 2017 7.5This week on MASTERCHEF, the home cooks head to Beverly Hills, CA, to take over the dining room breakfast service for The Belvedere restaura
8. S08E08Whole-y Cow!July 26, 2017 7.3The 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
9. S08E09Holy CannoliAugust 2, 2017 7.3The MASTERCHEF kitchen is transformed into a full dining room, as it welcomes purveyors of the finest local ingredients, ranging from butche
10. S08E10The MasterChef ReturnsAugust 9, 2017 7.3Reigning champion Shaun O'Neale returns to the MASTERCHEF kitchen, as he chooses ingredients from his new cookbook to be part of the mystery
11. S08E11Vegas Deluxe & Oyster ShucksAugust 16, 2017 6.8The 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
12. S08E12In a PinchAugust 23, 2017 7.0In 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
13. S08E13Gordon's Game of ChickenAugust 23, 2017 7.0The Top 10 cooks compete in a chicken-and-potato team challenge. Find out which contestants will be eliminated.
14. S08E14A Mexican Tag Team ChallengeAugust 30, 2017 7.0In this week's mystery box challenge, the Top Nine must create a dish that is reminiscent of their favorite family breakfast, using Nutella
15. S08E15The Great OutdoorsAugust 30, 2017 7.0In the second half, the top eight head to Big Bear Lake to cook fresh fish.
16. S08E16Chopsticks & PastaSeptember 6, 2017 7.0In this week's mystery box challenge, the Top Seven must create an Asian-inspired dish that centers around one of the most prominent utensil
17. S08E17Pop-Up RestaurantSeptember 6, 2017 7.0The 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
18. S08E18Something FishySeptember 13, 2017 7.5In 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
19. S08E19The Semi-FinalsSeptember 13, 2017 7.5The remaining home cooks face a series of skills tests that determines who will make it to the finale.
20. S08E20The Finale, Pt. 1September 20, 2017 7.5After countless mystery box, team and skills challenges, it all comes down to this. The final three home cooks will each prepare a three-cou
21. S08E21The Finale, Pt. 2September 20, 2017 7.5After countless mystery box, team and skills challenges, it all comes down to this. The final three home cooks will each prepare a three-cou

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01The Judges Do BattleMay 30, 2018 7.2Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich each will have eight aprons to hand out to the home cooks whom they deem worthy – and
2. S09E02The Judges Do Battle, Pt. 2May 30, 2018 7.2The judges each will have eight aprons to hand out to the home cooks whom they deem worthy.
3. S09E03Season's bestThe Judges Do Battle, Pt. 3June 6, 2018 7.8Forty-three of America's finest home cooks compete in the MASTERCHEF Battle of the Apron challenge, during which they will face off against
4. S09E04Home State HeroesJune 6, 2018 7.3In 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
5. S09E05Gordon Ramsay MasterclassJune 13, 2018 7.3In the first skills test of the season, MASTERCHEF host/judge/executive producer Gordon Ramsay teaches the home cooks how to properly break
6. S09E06Trouble BrewingJune 20, 2018 6.8This 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
7. S09E07World Cup DishesJune 27, 2018 6.8The contestants face a mystery box challenge where they must create a dish using one common ingredient – walnuts. The winner will receive th
8. S09E08A Gordon Ramsay WeddingJuly 11, 2018 6.8The contestants head to Malibu, CA, and cook for MASTERCHEF Season Seven winner Shaun O'Neale's wedding – with MASTERCHEF host and judge Gor
9. S09E09The Big Not EasyJuly 18, 2018 7.0In 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.
10. S09E10Rise or FallJuly 25, 2018 6.8The Top 15 contestants are split into eight teams (with Joe joining one team) to cook a chicken dish. The losing contestants then compete in
11. S09E11The Kids are AlrightAugust 1, 2018 6.8The 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
12. S09E12Frying TonightAugust 8, 2018 7.2The 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
13. S09E13Just for the HalibutAugust 15, 2018 7.2The 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
14. S09E14Sky's the LimitAugust 22, 2018 7.2The remaining home cooks split into two teams and are tasked with serving 100 dishes to hungry airmen in celebration of the 100th anniversar
15. S09E15Tag TeamAugust 22, 2018 6.8The contestants are told they will be competing in the dreaded Tag Team Challenge.
16. S09E16American HeroesAugust 29, 2018 7.0The eight remaining home cooks will divide into two teams and race against the clock to serve restaurant-quality dishes to 25 California fir
17. S09E17Waste Not Want NotAugust 29, 2018 7.0The seven remaining contestants face a Mystery Box challenge filled with waste – literally. The home cook who makes the best dish from food
18. S09E18Restaurant TakeoverSeptember 5, 2018 7.0The Top Six face the Restaurant Takeover Challenge at Providence in Los Angeles. The home cooks split into two teams and must feed a dining
19. S09E19Cooking with HeartSeptember 5, 2018 6.8The remaining five receive a heart-warming mystery box challenge, in which contestants will create a dish inspired by their loved-ones.
20. S09E20Battle of the BeefSeptember 12, 2018 7.5The Top Five home cooks face a series of pressure-filled skills tests using an incredibly common protein – beef. The judges will decide whic
21. S09E21The Semi FinalSeptember 12, 2018 7.0The final four are split into two teams, and will need to cook one incredible entrée for the judges' mentors – Chefs Daniel Boulud, Jonathan
22. S09E22Finale Pt. 1September 19, 2018 7.0The three remaining home cooks will face their final challenge when they are each asked to prepare a three-course menu for the judges.
23. S09E23Finale Pt. 2September 19, 2018 7.6The home cook with the best overall menu will be crowned the winner.

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01The Epic 10th Season Auditions - Pt. 1May 29, 2019 7.9Thirty-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
2. S10E02Auditions - Pt. 2 / The Battle RoundJune 5, 2019 7.9Only 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
3. S10E03Gordon's Mystery BoxJune 12, 2019 8.0The Top 20 must quickly demonstrate their culinary expertise before they encounter their first mystery box challenge, where they must create
4. S10E0410th Season Pool Party!June 19, 2019 7.8In 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
5. S10E05The Blind Chicken ShowJune 20, 2019 7.7The 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
6. S10E06Hot & SpicyJune 26, 2019 7.6Model Alessandra Ambrosio offers input for the Top 17's next mystery box challenge, which includes an additional twist that throws some cook
7. S10E07Gordon Takes on a TarteJune 27, 2019 8.0The remaining home cooks face another elimination challenge in which they have 60 minutes to closely replicate the dish du jour, tarte Tatin
8. S10E08Joe Takes a RiskJuly 10, 2019 7.7The top 16 cooks fight for immunity in a challenge to create an authentic three-course Italian meal.
9. S10E09Tag Team Tears & TantrumsJuly 11, 2019 7.8With two eliminations on the line, the pressure is on for the losing team in the tag-team challenge.
10. S10E10Gerron's WeddingJuly 17, 2019 7.8The home cooks split into two teams to prepare 45 meals for the wedding of Gerron Hurt.
11. S10E11Backyard BBQJuly 18, 2019 7.8The cooks have 60 minutes to present their best beef dish to the judges.
12. S10E12King of the CrabsJuly 24, 2019 7.8The top 13 must break down Alaskan king crabs; the contestants cook for chef Masaharu Morimoto.
13. S10E13Someone's ToastJuly 25, 2019 7.8Contestants must create a sweet dish and a savory dish from a surprise ingredient; an elimination.
14. S10E14Let Them Eat CakeJuly 31, 2019 7.7In under 75 minutes, the contestants must replicate a cake for the judges.
15. S10E15Small Dessert, Big ProblemsAugust 1, 2019 7.7Special guest judge Candace Nelson gives the home cooks 75 minutes to create one dozen macarons.
16. S10E16NASCAR - Finish Line FeedAugust 7, 2019 7.8The 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
17. S10E17Box in a Box in a BoxAugust 8, 2019 8.0The contestants face a mystery box challenge with more mystery ingredients than ever before.
18. S10E18Mind Blowing FoodAugust 14, 2019 7.7The cooks are introduced to Grant Achatz, who shows the them the art of unconventional plating.
19. S10E19Pigging OutAugust 15, 2019 7.7The cooks produce a dish with their own version of homemade sausage in less than an hour.
20. S10E20One Pan WonderAugust 21, 2019 7.6TV 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
21. S10E21Family ReunionAugust 28, 2019 7.9Loved ones of the top seven watch the contestants make their favorite family-inspired dishes.
22. S10E22London Calling - Pt. 1September 4, 2019 7.9The top six chefs travel to London and must feed 36 diners; two chefs face elimination.
23. S10E23Season's bestLondon Calling - Pt. 2September 11, 2019 8.3The top four chefs travel to the historic Hatfield House, where they must cook a venison dish.
24. S10E24The Finale - Pt. 1September 18, 2019 7.3Returning 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
25. S10E25The Finale - Pt. 2September 18, 2019 7.5The finalists must execute a superior three-course meal for the judges. Only one will win the title of MASTERCHEF, an opportunity to learn h

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Emeril Lagasse - Auditions Round 1June 2, 2021 7.6MASTERCHEF is back - this time with an incredible season of Legends! Every week, one of the world's biggest culinary legends visit the MASTE
2. S11E02Curtis Stone - Auditions Round 2June 9, 2021 7.3With only nine aprons remaining in the audition round, the search for the next MASTERCHEF continues. The next round of home cooks have just
3. S11E03Paula Deen - Auditions Round 3June 16, 2021 7.4It'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
4. S11E04Chef Morimoto - Monkfish ChallengeJune 23, 2021 7.8Legendary Michelin Star chef Morimoto sets the bar high with his monkfish demonstration, leaving the cooks desperate to impress in their fir
5. S11E05Sherry Yard - Dessert ChallengeJune 30, 2021 7.5One of the world's most influential pastry chefs, Sherry Yard, visits the MASTERCHEF kitchen. With elimination on the line, this dessert cha
6. S11E06Michael Mina - Meat RouletteJuly 7, 2021 7.4It'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
7. S11E07Nancy Silverton - Pasta ChallengeJuly 14, 2021 7.8With the top 10 at their fingertips and an elimination on the table, Michelin Star chef Nancy Silverton challenges the home cooks with a fre
8. S11E08Jonathan Waxman - California Mystery BoxJuly 21, 2021 7.5The top 10 home cooks take on a Californian Mystery Box Challenge, with Michelin Star Chef Jonathan Waxman as guest judge. It's the highest
9. S11E09Season's bestRoy Choi - Elevated Street FoodAugust 11, 2021 8.0The 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
10. S11E10Cook for Your LegendAugust 18, 2021 7.7Chef Ramsay challenges the home cooks to create a dish for the most important legend yet - their own personal legends. Their personal legend
11. S11E11Dominique Crenn - The WallAugust 25, 2021 7.1Dominique Crenn, the only female chef in America to attain three Michelin Stars, visits the MASTERCHEF kitchen with a brand-new team challen
12. S11E12Niki Nakayama - KaisekiAugust 25, 2021 7.7Legendary chef Niki Nakayama gives the cooks a taste of Japan.
13. S11E13Legends DinnerSeptember 1, 2021 7.6Four 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
14. S11E14Ludo Lefebvre - Timed Out Mystery BoxSeptember 1, 2021 7.4Legendary French chef Ludo Lefebvre joins to guest judge a Mystery Box challenge with a twist. The home cooks are challenged to make two ele
15. S11E15Semi Final - 3 Chef ShowdownSeptember 8, 2021 7.5The remaining four semi-finalists are challenged to a "3 Chef Showdown" -- a brand-new culinary triathlon that sees the home cooks making th
16. S11E16Semi Final Pt 2 - 3 Chef ShowdownSeptember 8, 2021 7.6The remaining four semifinalists tackle a brand-new culinary triathlon that sees the home cooks making three dishes back-to-back alongside t
17. S11E17Finale - Curtis StoneSeptember 15, 2021 7.6Legendary 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
18. S11E18Finale Pt 2 - Michael CimarustiSeptember 15, 2021 8.0Michelin star chef Michael Cimarusti is the final legend to grace the MasterChef kitchen and it's the finalists last chance to impress with

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Back to Win - Audition BattlesMay 25, 2022 6.6Former "Masterchef" contestants return; chefs compete in head-to-head audition battles.
2. S12E02Back to Win - Audition Battles (Part 2)June 1, 2022 7.7Three chefs who competed in the junior edition return to compete for the first time as adults.
3. S12E03Back to Win - Audition Battles (Part 3)June 8, 2022 7.2With only six aprons left, the judges give a lucky few chefs a chance to return to the kitchen.
4. S12E04Dish That Sent You HomeJune 15, 2022 7.4All 20 chefs must cook something inspired by the dish that originally sent them home.
5. S12E05Winners Mystery Box - Spirit of VegasJune 22, 2022 7.2Cocktail connoisseur Shaun O'Neale gives the chefs their first mystery box challenge.
6. S12E06Back to Win: Feeding the U.S. Coast GuardJune 29, 2022 8.0The top 18 travel to the U.S. Coast Guard base in Los Angeles for the first team challenge.
7. S12E07Gordon Ramsay Loves Vegans!July 13, 2022 7.8Gordon Ramsay transforms his infamous beef wellington into a vegan dish made out of beets.
8. S12E08Southern Fusion with Guest Chef Tiffany DerryJuly 20, 2022 7.5The remaining chefs must cook a Southern dish inspired by flavors from countries around the world.
9. S12E09Bake to WinJuly 27, 2022 7.5One chef selects a dessert for each of their fellow competitors to bake to perfection.
10. S12E10Cooking for Horse Town U.S.A.August 3, 2022 7.7More than 100 cowboys and cowgirls gather for a rodeo; the chefs divide into two teams.
11. S12E11Winners Mystery Box - Christine HaAugust 10, 2022 7.7The chefs face a "Winner's Mystery Box," curated by the Season 3 champion, Christine Ha.
12. S12E12Tag TeamAugust 17, 2022 7.5The top 12 chefs are challenged to a tag-team cook-off.
13. S12E13GrubHub ChallengeAugust 17, 2022 7.5The chefs partner with GrubHub to elevate a traditional take-out dish into a gourmet concoction.
14. S12E14Gas Station GourmetAugust 24, 2022 7.5The chefs are challenged to turn traditional gas station and road trip snacks into gourmet dishes.
15. S12E15Winner's Mystery Box - Gerron HurtAugust 24, 2022 7.5The top nine chefs face a Mystery Box Challenge from Season 9 winner Gerron Hurt.
16. S12E16The WallAugust 31, 2022 7.5The top eight chefs are paired together and must communicate on opposite sides of a wall to create identical dishes.
17. S12E17Restaurant Takeover - SpagoAugust 31, 2022 7.5The chefs must take over chef Wolfgang Puck's kitchen at Spago restaurant in Los Angeles.
18. S12E18Season's bestSemi FinalsSeptember 7, 2022 8.3The top five chefs are faced with two separate elimination challenges in the semifinals: a baked Alaska and an intricate lobster tortellini.
19. S12E19Finale Part 1 - Special Guest Graham ElliotSeptember 7, 2022 8.3The 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
20. S12E20Finale Part 2 - Special Guest Christina TosiSeptember 14, 2022 8.3The three remaining chefs must complete their final entree and whip up a gourmet dessert.

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Season's bestRegional Auditions - The NortheastMay 24, 2023 8.3Daphne Oz guest judges; chefs from the Northeast prepare their signature dishes.
2. S13E02Regional Auditions - The MidwestMay 31, 2023 8.1The auditions continue as chefs from the Midwest battle it out for a coveted spot in the top 20.
3. S13E03Regional Auditions - The WestJune 7, 2023 8.3Chefs of the West compete; each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish.
4. S13E04Regional Auditions - The SouthJune 14, 2023 8.0The "United Tastes of America" auditions conclude with chefs from the South.
5. S13E05State Fair FoodJune 21, 2023 7.8The home chefs enter the kitchen for their first challenge: creating a state fair-inspired dish.
6. S13E06Apple Mystery BoxJuly 12, 2023 7.6The remaining home chefs are back in the kitchen with their first Mystery Box Challenge - apples! With both sweet and savory flavors on the
7. S13E07Trial by Fire: Field ChallengeJuly 19, 2023 7.4The home chefs face their first team challenge when they're tasked with pairing up with another region and grilling a delicious meal for 101
8. S13E08Birds of a Feather Mystery BoxAugust 2, 2023 7.9The 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
9. S13E09United Cakes of AmericaAugust 9, 2023 7.5The remaining home chefs face the hardest challenge yet in this scrumptious celebration of MasterChef's 250th episode! The kitchen heats up
10. S13E10Dodgers Stadium Field ChallengeAugust 16, 2023 7.0The 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
11. S13E11Military Rations Mystery BoxAugust 23, 2023 7.3In 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
12. S13E12Tag TeamAugust 23, 2023 7.5The remaining home chefs must tackle a classic MasterChef test: the tag team challenge. The contestants must take turns preparing a deliciou
13. S13E13Fish Out of Water Mystery BoxAugust 30, 2023 7.6The chefs face their toughest Mystery Box challenge yet - fish! When the chefs with immunity are able to switch up the other contestants' fi
14. S13E14Kelsey's Stadium FoodAugust 30, 2023 7.6The contestants must cater to the average sports fan while incorporating elements from their region to elevate their dish, and the chef with
15. S13E15Patio Grilling ChallengeSeptember 6, 2023 7.4The remaining nine home cooks are tasked with firing up their grills and preparing a restaurant quality barbecue plate that is guaranteed to
16. S13E16The WallSeptember 6, 2023 7.4The chefs face their biggest challenge yet: a 55-foot wall. The chef with immunity is tasked with pairing contestants to cook on opposite si
17. S13E17Restaurant Takeover - Hell's KitchenSeptember 13, 2023 7.4With 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
18. S13E18Semi-Finals: Pasta & Keeping Up With GordonSeptember 13, 2023 7.8The remaining five home cooks take on two rounds of challenges that determine who will move on to the Finals.
19. S13E19Finale Part OneSeptember 20, 2023 8.2The 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
20. S13E20Finale Part TwoSeptember 20, 2023 8.2Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich crown the next MasterChef champion.

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Millennials AuditionsMay 29, 2024 7.4The millennial chefs prepare their signature dishes for the judges; Priya Krishna guest judges.
2. S14E02Baby Boomers AuditionsJune 5, 2024 7.3The auditions continue as the Baby Boomer chefs battle it out for a spot in the top 20.
3. S14E03Season's bestGen Z AuditionsJune 12, 2024 7.8Gen Z chefs prepare a signature dish.
4. S14E04Gen X AuditionsJune 19, 2024 7.7The auditions conclude as the Gen X chefs take over the kitchen. Each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that will impres
5. S14E05Back to the Future - Mystery BoxJune 26, 2024 7.0The four generations go head-to-head as the top 20 enter the MasterChef kitchen. The chefs are faced with their first mystery box challenge
6. S14E06Age is Just a NumberJuly 10, 2024 7.0The multigenerational chefs are tasked with creating a stunning dish using a variety of aged and fermented ingredients. With the safety of a
7. S14E07LAFC Field ChallengeJuly 17, 2024 7.0The four generations are split into teams as they take on their first field challenge - cooking a healthy and hearty meal for professional s
8. S14E08Birthday BakesAugust 14, 2024 7.3The chefs turn to their baking skills when tasked with making a celebratory birthday cake.
9. S14E09Memory Lane - Mystery BoxAugust 14, 2024 7.3The chefs work in teams to create a dish using a mystery box filled with different food items from their generation.
10. S14E10Beer NecessitiesAugust 21, 2024 7.3The chefs must incorporate the iconic beer, Blue Moon, into their dishes and ensure that the bright flavors are at the forefront of their cr
11. S14E11Quarry Field ChallengeAugust 21, 2024 7.0The chefs take on another field challenge as they are tasked with cooking a hearty lunch for over 100 workers.
12. S14E12Tag TeamAugust 28, 2024 7.3The twelve remaining chefs work in pairs and switch off cooking back-and-forth during the infamous tag team challenge.
13. S14E13Storm's a Brewin'August 28, 2024 7.3The contestants are given only 45 minutes to prepare a restaurant quality dish that features coffee, and Chef Gordon Ramsay kicks off the ch
14. S14E14Feel the Burn - Mystery BoxSeptember 4, 2024 7.3The MasterChef kitchen heats up as the top ten contestants are faced with a fiery mystery box challenge!
15. S14E15The WallSeptember 4, 2024 7.3Later on, the top eight chefs face an unexpected surprise and discover that they must work in pairs to cook identical dishes from opposite s
16. S14E16Ramsay's Rooftop Restaurant TakeoverSeptember 11, 2024 7.0The 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
17. S14E17Semi FinalSeptember 11, 2024 7.3The top five chefs face two back-to-back challenges involving a mystery box and replicating a restaurant quality dish.
18. S14E18Finale Part OneSeptember 18, 2024 7.0The top three chefs must create a three-course meal, starting with an awe-inspiring appetizer.
19. S14E19Finale Part TwoSeptember 18, 2024 7.3The chefs must create entrée and dessert courses that highlight their backgrounds and skill sets.

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01The Audition BattlesMay 21, 2025 7.0Eight pairs of home cooks go head-to-head fighting to win legendary white aprons.
2. S15E02The Audition Battles ContinueMay 28, 2025 7.3The remaining eight pairs of home cooks go head-to-head in the audition battles.
3. S15E03Second Chance BattlesJune 4, 2025 7.3The duos who failed to get white aprons in the audition rounds, get a surprise second chance.
4. S15E04Dinner Party DishJune 11, 2025 7.3The top 12 duos must impress the judges with their finest dinner party dish.
5. S15E05Season's bestMister-y & Mrs. BoxJune 18, 2025 7.7The Top 11 duos must combine two boxes of ingredients to make a harmonious dish.
6. S15E06Pier PressureJune 25, 2025 7.7The Top 10 duos, in a stunning pier-side setting, must feed over 100 local fishermen and women.
7. S15E07Mystery BoxJuly 9, 2025 7.3The five duos on the losing team from the previous challenge face the first pressure test.
8. S15E08Recipe TelephoneJuly 16, 2025 7.7One teammate begins cooking and the other must complete the dish.
9. S15E09Train to TableJuly 23, 2025 7.7Two teams must prepare a VIP dining experience aboard a moving steam train.
10. S15E10The Great Ingredient Bid OffJuly 30, 2025 7.7The 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
11. S15E11Macaron MayhemAugust 6, 2025 7.7The duos must bake not just a dozen macarons, but a giant tower of perfectly formed delicacies.
12. S15E12Backyard BBQAugust 13, 2025 7.3The duos are split into two teams and must serve a garden full of barbecue aficionados.
13. S15E13Divide & ConquerAugust 20, 2025 7.3Each duo is challenged to create a three-course meal that replicates an appetizer from Joe Bastianich's restaurant, an entree from Tiffany D
14. S15E14The WallAugust 27, 2025 7.7Both 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
15. S15E15Keeping Up With Gordon - Tag Team Style!September 3, 2025 7.7The 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
16. S15E16Road to the FinaleSeptember 10, 2025 6.0In 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
17. S15E17Grand Finale, Part 1September 17, 2025 7.0The Top 3 duos face their last, most intimidating night of cooking in the MasterChef kitchen for the Grand Finale. With an audience of frien
18. S15E18Grand Finale, Part 2September 17, 2025 7.3The Top 3 duos face their last, most intimidating night of cooking in the MasterChef kitchen for the Grand Finale. With an audience of frien

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01Auditions Day 1 (Europe)April 15, 2026 7.7Eight home cooks kick off the audition rounds inspired by Europe, as flavors and traditions from across the continent take center stage.
2. S16E02Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)April 22, 2026 7.7Eight home cooks compete to represent their heritage from the Asia-Pacific region in the audition battles.
3. S16E03Auditions Day 3 (Africa)April 29, 2026 7.0Tonight, the audition rounds continue with eight new home cooks facing off for a chance to represent Africa. The cooks must take risks and b
4. S16E04Auditions Day 4 (The Americas)May 6, 2026 7.0It'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
5. S16E05Game Day GourmetMay 13, 2026 7.0Twenty standout home cooks from the audition rounds, five per region, face off in a World Cup-inspired challenge to create elevated versions
6. S16E06Eggs BenedictMay 20, 2026 7.0The home cooks enter the kitchen to find mystery boxes at their stations, containing nothing but eggs. Each contestant must let their cultur
7. S16E07Team Pitch to PlateMay 27, 2026 7.0In the season's first team challenge, chefs compete to see who will make the starting lineup, trading in their mystery ingredients for a cha
8. S16E08Season's bestWorld Cup CookoffJune 3, 2026 8.3The MasterChef kitchen is transformed into a backyard barbeque. Trading in their aprons for jerseys, the home cooks must step up and prove t
9. S16E09TBAJuly 15, 2026—
10. S16E10TBAJuly 22, 2026—
11. S16E11TBAJuly 29, 2026—

Season 16 ranked & reviewed