MasterChef (2005–present)

1. S01E01Episode 1February 21, 2005—
2. S01E02Episode 2February 22, 2005—
3. S01E03Episode 3February 23, 2005—
4. S01E04Episode 4February 24, 2005—
5. S01E05Episode 5February 25, 2005—
6. S01E06Episode 6February 28, 2005—
7. S01E07Episode 7March 1, 2005—
8. S01E08Episode 8March 2, 2005—
9. S01E09Episode 9March 3, 2005—
10. S01E10Episode 10March 4, 2005—
11. S01E11Episode 11March 7, 2005—
12. S01E12Episode 12March 8, 2005—
13. S01E13Episode 13March 9, 2005—
14. S01E14Episode 14March 10, 2005—
15. S01E15Episode 15March 11, 2005—
16. S01E16Episode 16March 14, 2005—
17. S01E17Episode 17March 15, 2005—
18. S01E18Episode 18March 16, 2005—
19. S01E19Episode 19March 17, 2005—
20. S01E20Episode 20March 18, 2005—
21. S01E21Episode 21March 21, 2005—
22. S01E22Episode 22March 22, 2005—
23. S01E23Episode 23March 23, 2005—
24. S01E24Episode 24March 24, 2005—
25. S01E25Episode 25March 25, 2005—
26. S01E26Episode 26March 28, 2005—
27. S01E27Episode 27March 29, 2005—
28. S01E28Episode 28March 30, 2005—
29. S01E29Episode 29March 31, 2005—
30. S01E30Episode 30April 1, 2005—

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Episode 1January 23, 2006—
2. S02E02Episode 2January 24, 2006—
3. S02E03Episode 3January 25, 2006—
4. S02E04Episode 4January 26, 2006—
5. S02E05Episode 5January 27, 2006—
6. S02E06Episode 6January 30, 2006—
7. S02E07Episode 7January 31, 2006—
8. S02E08Episode 8February 1, 2006—
9. S02E09Episode 9February 2, 2006—
10. S02E10Episode 10February 3, 2006—
11. S02E11Episode 11February 6, 2006—
12. S02E12Episode 12February 7, 2006—
13. S02E13Episode 13February 8, 2006—
14. S02E14Episode 14February 9, 2006—
15. S02E15Episode 15February 10, 2006—
16. S02E16Episode 16February 13, 2006—
17. S02E17Episode 17February 14, 2006—
18. S02E18Episode 18February 15, 2006—
19. S02E19Episode 19February 16, 2006—
20. S02E20Episode 20February 17, 2006—
21. S02E21Episode 21February 20, 2006—
22. S02E22Episode 22February 21, 2006—
23. S02E23Episode 23February 22, 2006—
24. S02E24Episode 24February 23, 2006—
25. S02E25Episode 25February 24, 2006—
26. S02E26Episode 26February 27, 2006—
27. S02E27Episode 27February 28, 2006—
28. S02E28Episode 28March 1, 2006—
29. S02E29Episode 29March 2, 2006—
30. S02E30Episode 30March 3, 2006—
31. S02E31Episode 31March 6, 2006—
32. S02E32Episode 32March 7, 2006—
33. S02E33Episode 33March 8, 2006—
34. S02E34Episode 34March 9, 2006—
35. S02E35Episode 35March 10, 2006—
36. S02E36Episode 36March 13, 2006—
37. S02E37Episode 37March 14, 2006—
38. S02E38Episode 38March 15, 2006—
39. S02E39Episode 39March 16, 2006—
40. S02E40Episode 40March 17, 2006—

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Episode 1January 22, 2007—
2. S03E02Episode 2January 23, 2007—
3. S03E03Episode 3January 24, 2007—
4. S03E04Episode 4January 25, 2007—
5. S03E05Episode 5January 26, 2007—
6. S03E06Episode 6January 29, 2007—
7. S03E07Episode 7January 30, 2007—
8. S03E08Episode 8January 31, 2007—
9. S03E09Episode 9February 1, 2007—
10. S03E10Episode 10February 2, 2007—
11. S03E11Episode 11February 5, 2007—
12. S03E12Episode 12February 6, 2007—
13. S03E13Episode 13February 7, 2007—
14. S03E14Episode 14February 8, 2007—
15. S03E15Episode 15February 9, 2007—
16. S03E16Episode 16February 12, 2007—
17. S03E17Episode 17February 13, 2007—
18. S03E18Episode 18February 14, 2007—
19. S03E19Episode 19February 15, 2007—
20. S03E20Episode 20February 16, 2007—
21. S03E21Episode 21February 19, 2007—
22. S03E22Episode 22February 20, 2007—
23. S03E23Episode 23February 21, 2007—
24. S03E24Episode 24February 22, 2007—
25. S03E25Episode 25February 23, 2007—
26. S03E26Episode 26February 26, 2007—
27. S03E27Episode 27February 27, 2007—
28. S03E28Episode 28February 28, 2007—
29. S03E29Episode 29March 1, 2007—
30. S03E30Episode 30March 2, 2007—
31. S03E31Episode 31March 5, 2007—
32. S03E32Episode 32March 6, 2007—
33. S03E33Episode 33March 7, 2007—
34. S03E34Episode 34March 8, 2007—
35. S03E35Episode 35March 9, 2007—
36. S03E36Episode 36March 12, 2007—
37. S03E37Episode 37March 13, 2007—
38. S03E38Episode 38March 14, 2007—
39. S03E39Episode 39March 15, 2007—
40. S03E40Episode 40March 16, 2007—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Episode 1January 7, 2008—Restaurateur John Torode and fruit and veg man Gregg Wallace look for the country's next masterchef. The contestants have been picked from h
2. S04E02Episode 2January 8, 2008—Restaurateur John Torode and fruit and veg man Gregg Wallace look for the country's next masterchef. The contestants will face three tests.
3. S04E03Episode 3January 9, 2008—Restaurateur John Torode and radio presenter Gregg Wallace host as six new contestants are put through gruelling culinary challenges
4. S04E04Episode 4January 10, 2008—Six more contestants will face heats and one will go through to the quarter-finals.
5. S04E05Episode 5January 14, 2008—
6. S04E06Episode 6January 15, 2008—Restaurateur John Torode and radio presenter Gregg Wallace host as six new contestants are put through gruelling culinary challenges
7. S04E07Episode 7January 16, 2008—Restaurateur John Torode and radio presenter Gregg Wallace host as six new contestants are put through gruelling culinary challenges
8. S04E08Episode 8January 17, 2008—Three contestants have to survive the heat of a professional kitchen. Today they are cooking at The Royal Automobile Club. Can they keep the
9. S04E09Episode 9January 21, 2008—The three contestants who have shown the most potential will have to survive the heat of a professional kitchen. The three remaining contest
10. S04E10Episode 10January 22, 2008—The three contestants who have shown the most potential will have to survive the heat of a professional kitchen. This time, they are cooking
11. S04E11Episode 11January 23, 2008—The three contestants who have shown the most potential will be thrown into the kitchens of the Kazan restaurant.
12. S04E12Episode 12January 24, 2008—In this hour long episode, another finalist will be chosen. The week's four finalists will then compete for a place in the semi finals.
13. S04E13Episode 13January 28, 2008—The three contestants who have shown the most potential will be thrown into the kitchens of the Le Pont de la Tour
14. S04E14Episode 14January 29, 2008—The three contestants who have shown the most potential will be thrown into the kitchens of the Gilgamesh restaurant.
15. S04E15Episode 15January 30, 2008—The three contestants who have shown the most potential will be thrown into the kitchens of Mosimann's restaurant.
16. S04E16Episode 16January 31, 2008—In this hour long episode, another finalist will be chosen. The week's four finalists will then compete for a place in the semi finals.
17. S04E17Episode 17February 4, 2008—The contestants must cook at the Shish restaurant
18. S04E18Episode 18February 5, 2008—Contestants will cook at the Mosaico restaurant.
19. S04E19Episode 19February 6, 2008—The chefs cook at the Larder restaurant
20. S04E20Episode 20February 7, 2008—In an hour long episode, a finalist will be chosen. They will then battle the week's other three winners to create the best two course meal.
21. S04E21Episode 21February 11, 2008—Three previous contestants return for another shot at the title. But they've been here before, so this time things are tougher: they have to
22. S04E22Episode 22February 12, 2008—Three previous contestants return for another shot at the title. But they've been here before, so this time things are tougher: they have to
23. S04E23Episode 23February 13, 2008—Three previous contestants return for another shot at the title. But they've been here before, so this time things are tougher: they have to
24. S04E24Episode 24February 14, 2008—Three previous contestants return for another shot at the title. But they ve been here before, so this time things are tougher: they have to
25. S04E25Episode 25February 18, 2008—It’s the first semi final and six hopefuls are back. Two will be sent home. The contestants are challenged to create a dish using chicken.
26. S04E26Episode 26February 19, 2008—The four finalists are sent to Luton and Dunstable Hospital canteen where they have to cater for 400 hungry doctors and nurses. Can they wor
27. S04E27Episode 27February 20, 2008—The four finalists have to prepare a dinner party for the Man Booker Prize judges at Charles Dickens's house.
28. S04E28Episode 28February 21, 2008—The four finalists are sent to four different restaurants to cook a two-course meal for three of the country's toughest critics. Only three
29. S04E29Episode 29February 25, 2008—Final week. The three finalists go to Rochdale to cater for the cast and crew of the BBC's drama Waterloo Road.
30. S04E30Episode 30February 26, 2008—Final Week. The three finalists are flown to the Belizean jungle to cater for the British Army. They will then cater a dinner party.
31. S04E31Episode 31February 27, 2008—Final Week. First, the finalists cater a luxury wedding for 120 at Blenheim Palace. Next, they return to London and at the Dorchester hotel
32. S04E32Episode 32February 28, 2008—The three finalists cook a meal in the studio and go to France to work in a kitchen. It's been on a gentle simmer for the past six weeks, no

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Episode 1January 5, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace search for the country's next star chef. In this heat, six contestants will face three high-pressure tests. Fi
2. S05E02Episode 2January 6, 2009—This time, the contestants are cooking at Asia De Cuba at St Martins Lane Hotel. Can they keep their cool and stand the pace of this frantic
3. S05E03Episode 3January 7, 2009—This time, the contestants are cooking at Wahaca. Can they keep their cool and stand the pace of this frantic kitchen? Later, they will have
4. S05E04Episode 4January 8, 2009—In this double-length episode comprising a heat and a quarter-final, contestants will face three high-pressure tests. They have to design an
5. S05E05Episode 5January 12, 2009—Six contestants, picked from thousands of hopeful amateurs, will face three high-pressure tests. First they have to invent a dish from scrat
6. S05E06Episode 6January 13, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. Six contestants, picked from thousands of hopeful amateurs, will
7. S05E07Episode 7January 14, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. Six contestants, picked from thousands of hopeful amateurs, will
8. S05E08Episode 8January 15, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this double-length episode comprising a heat and quarter-fina
9. S05E09Episode 9January 19, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this heat, contestants will face three high-pressure tests: i
10. S05E10Episode 10January 20, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this heat, contestants will face three high-pressure tests: i
11. S05E11Episode 11January 21, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this heat, contestants will face three high-pressure tests: i
12. S05E12Episode 12January 22, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this double-length episode comprising a heat and quarter-fina
13. S05E13Episode 13January 26, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this heat, contestants will face three high-pressure tests: i
14. S05E14Episode 14January 27, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this heat, contestants will face three high-pressure tests: i
15. S05E15Episode 15January 28, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this heat, contestants will face three high-pressure tests: i
16. S05E16Episode 16January 29, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this double-length episode comprising a heat and quarter-fina
17. S05E17Episode 17February 2, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this heat six contestants will face three tests: inventing a
18. S05E18Episode 18February 3, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this heat, six contestants face three tests: inventing a dish
19. S05E19Episode 19February 4, 2009—ohn Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this heat, six contestants face three tests: inventing a dish
20. S05E20Episode 20February 5, 2009—John Torode and Gregg Wallace are looking for the country's next star chef. In this double-length episode comprising a heat and quarter-fina
21. S05E21Episode 21February 9, 2009—Three contestants from the 2008 series are back to have another shot at the MasterChef title. But as they have been here before, things get
22. S05E22Episode 22February 10, 2009—Three contestants from the 2008 series are back to have another shot at the MasterChef title. But as they have been here before, things get
23. S05E23Episode 23February 11, 2009—Three contestants from the 2008 series are back to have another shot at the MasterChef title. But as they have been here before, things get
24. S05E24Episode 24February 12, 2009—Three contestants from the 2008 series are back to have another shot at the MasterChef title. But as they have been here before, things get
25. S05E25Episode 25February 16, 2009—It is the first semi-final and all six hopefuls are back. They only have one shot at staying in the competition because at the end of this s
26. S05E26Episode 26February 17, 2009—Things are about to get a lot tougher for the four remaining semi-finalists as they face their first real test in the professional world. Th
27. S05E27Episode 27February 18, 2009—The four semi-finalists' fine-dining skills are put to the test when they have to create a four-course menu and cater for an exclusive dinne
28. S05E28Episode 28February 19, 2009—The four semi-finalists are sent to four different restaurants to fine-tune their skills. Then they have to cook a two-course meal for three
29. S05E29Episode 29February 23, 2009—It's the final week of MasterChef. Three of the best amateur cooks in the country remain - by the end of the week one of them will be crowne
30. S05E30Episode 30February 24, 2009—It's the final week of Masterchef and the three finalists face their most daunting task to date - catering for the 450 strong Royal Househol
31. S05E31Episode 31February 25, 2009—It is the penultimate test for the three Masterchef finalists. The contestants face two daunting challenges - cooking a 60,000 pounds three-
32. S05E32Episode 32February 26, 2009—It is the final and everything the three contestants have learnt over the past few weeks will now be put to the test. For the final baptism

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Episode 1February 18, 2010—Top chef and restaurateur John Torode, and food writer and ingredients expert Gregg Wallace are searching for the country's best amateur coo
2. S06E02Episode 2February 19, 2010—John Torode and Gregg Wallace search for the country's best amateur cook. Six more cooks face high-pressure tests, including the challenges
3. S06E03Episode 3February 24, 2010—John Torode and Gregg Wallace search for the country's best amateur cook. Contestants face high-pressure tests including challenges at 1901
4. S06E04Episode 4February 25, 2010—John Torode and Gregg Wallace search for the country's best amateur cook. Contestants face high-pressure tests including challenges at the E
5. S06E05Episode 5February 26, 2010—John Torode and Gregg Wallace continue their search for the country's best amateur cook, as the winners of the week's heats battle to reach
6. S06E06Episode 6March 3, 2010—The contestants face the pressure of the professional kitchen at the Winter Garden in London, and attempt to master Indian cuisine at Moti M
7. S06E07Episode 7March 4, 2010—The contestants face the pressure of the professional kitchen at Turkish restaurant Ozer, and in the second they must master modern British
8. S06E08Episode 8March 5, 2010—John Torode and Gregg Wallace continue their search for the country's best amateur cook, as the winners of the week's heats battle to reach
9. S06E09Episode 9March 10, 2010—The search for the country's best amateur cook. The contestants face the pressure of the professional kitchen at Le Pont De La Tour, and att
10. S06E10Episode 10March 11, 2010—The search for the country's best amateur cook continues. The heat winners reach the quarter final, where they must design an exceptional th
11. S06E11Episode 11March 12, 2010—John Torode and Gregg Wallace continue the search for the country's best amateur cook. The semi-finalists must design an exceptional three c
12. S06E12Episode 12March 17, 2010—The search for the country's best amateur cook continues, as twelve contestants face challenges at Axis in Covent Garden and Osteria Dell'An
13. S06E13Episode 13March 18, 2010—The search for the country's best amateur cook continues, as twelve contestants face challenges at the Criterion restaurant in Piccadilly Ci
14. S06E14Episode 14March 22, 2010—John Torode and Gregg Wallace search for the country's best amateur cook. The contestants must design an exceptional three-course meal that
15. S06E15Episode 15March 24, 2010—It's comeback week and eight contestants that didn't quite make the grade last year face four high-pressure tests to see who has improved in
16. S06E16Episode 16March 25, 2010—Eight contestants who didn't quite make the grade last year attempt to qualify for the quarter-finals, before competing for the last remaini
17. S06E17Episode 17March 26, 2010—It's the first of the semi-finals as the eight exceptional amateur cooks who have made it from the heats, battle against each other for the
18. S06E18Episode 18March 31, 2010—Cookery challenge. The six remaining contestants face two tough challenges, including cooking a three-course lunch for 20 members of the Wom
19. S06E19Episode 19April 1, 2010—Cookery challenge hosted by John Torode and Gregg Wallace. The five most talented cooks in the country remain. They are put through their pa
20. S06E20Episode 20April 2, 2010—Cookery challenge. The four semi-finalists face just one daunting challenge - to serve their best two courses to three of the country's most
21. S06E21Episode 21April 5, 2010—The Final Three (1) Cookery challenge. The three remaining cooks travel to the Indian city of Jodhpur to compete in three different challen
22. S06E22Episode 22April 6, 2010—The Final Three (2) Cookery challenge. It's the penultimate test for the three finalists, as they cope with taking over a top London restau
23. S06E23Episode 23April 7, 2010—The Final Three (3) Cookery challenge. It's the final and the competitors compete in three challenges, including cooking a busy lunch servi

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Episode 1February 16, 2011—Sizzling from the outset, the latest MasterChef fires up with a tough audition round as the hunt for the country's best amateur cook begins.
2. S07E02Episode 2February 17, 2011—John Torode and Gregg Wallace continue to whittle down thousands of applicants as they search for the amateur cooks who will fill the remain
3. S07E03Episode 3February 23, 2011—With the selection process behind them, the 20 chosen candidates are shown around the new kitchen where they face their first challenge - to
4. S07E04Episode 4February 24, 2011—The remaining 12 contenders face a daunting challenge as they cook for previous finalists and winners of the competition, working under head
5. S07E05Episode 5March 2, 2011—The remaining contestants must prepare a hearty lunch at the Invercharron Highland Games.
6. S07E06Episode 6March 9, 2011—The nine remaining contestants cook for the paying public at leading London restaurants.
7. S07E07Episode 7March 16, 2011—The contestants are stripped of meat and fish, and asked to cook a vegetarian meal.
8. S07E08Episode 8March 23, 2011—The remaining cooks prepare a dish for the critical palate of Bertie de Rougemont.
9. S07E09Episode 9March 30, 2011—The remaining contestants prepare a three-course meal for 150 students in Oxford.
10. S07E10Episode 10April 6, 2011—Just five amateur cooks remain, and John Torode and Gregg Wallace give the contestants the fearful challenge of cooking for three leading re
11. S07E11Episode 11April 13, 2011—With four amateur cooks remaining, and John Torode and Gregg Wallace ask the contestants to overcome their greatest weakness - pastry - and
12. S07E12Episode 12April 20, 2011—The remaining contestants are sent to Madrid to learn the art of molecular gastronomy, then it's back to London to prepare a four-course ext
13. S07E13Episode 13April 25, 2011—The Final Three (1)
14. S07E14Episode 14April 26, 2011—The Final Three (2)
15. S07E15Episode 15April 27, 2011—The Final Three (3)

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Episode 1January 17, 2012—MasterChef returns for its eighth series, with more fantastically talented amateur cooks who want to test their kitchen skills and take a sh
2. S08E02Episode 2January 18, 2012—It is the second of the heats, as the next eight hopefuls pick up their knives and show off their culinary skills. Who will prove that they
3. S08E03Episode 3January 19, 2012—It is the final heat, and the last eight hopefuls fight for the remaining coveted aprons and a place in the next round. Who will prove that
4. S08E04Episode 4January 24, 2012—MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace set a truly daunting challenge for the contestants as they continue their search for this ye
5. S08E05Episode 5January 25, 2012—Only 10 contestants remain in the cookery competition, and now they must face the Great British public for the first time. Judges John Torod
6. S08E06Episode 6February 1, 2012—MasterChef continues its eighth series, as more fantastically talented amateur cooks put their culinary skills to the test and take a shot a
7. S08E07Episode 7February 8, 2012—Over the last few weeks the contestants have been battling to keep their place in the MasterChef kitchen, and now only the best eight remain
8. S08E08Episode 8February 15, 2012—Over the last few weeks the contestants have been battling to keep their place in the MasterChef kitchen, and now only the best seven remain
9. S08E09Episode 9February 22, 2012—John Torode and Gregg Wallace lead the contestants in their first foray into fine dining in large numbers. They have to prepare a delectable
10. S08E10Episode 10February 29, 2012—The pressure is mounting as the country's best five amateurs enter the seventh week of the cooking competition of their lives. John Torode a
11. S08E11Episode 11March 1, 2012—The pressure is mounting as the country's best four amateurs continue in the seventh week of their incredible, culinary, competitive journey
12. S08E12Episode 12March 7, 2012—Only four exceptional amateur cooks remain in the culinary battle to become this year's MasterChef. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace ask
13. S08E13Episode 13March 13, 2012—John and Gregg send the cooks to test their skills at the finest restaurants in Europe.
14. S08E14Episode 14March 14, 2012—The cooks face their penultimate and most terrifying challenge - The Chef's Table.
15. S08E15Episode 15March 15, 2012—It is the MasterChef final. One cook will be crowned as the MasterChef Champion 2012.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Episode 1March 12, 2013—By taste alone, the five contestants must recreate a dish without a recipe. The three remaining chefs are thrown into a busy lunchtime servi
2. S09E02Episode 2March 13, 2013—The next five contestants are challenged to deliver an amazing plate of food with no prior planning. Then they must recreate a dish without
3. S09E03Episode 3March 21, 2013—The Invention and Palate Tests (potato pancakes, smoked trout, and beetroot salad) eliminate two cooks. The survivors join a busy lunch time
4. S09E04Episode 4March 21, 2013—As the fourth heat begins, the contestants must hold their nerve in the infamous Invention Test, where they have just one hour to cook an ex
5. S09E05Episode 5March 22, 2013—In the second quarter-final, the best amateurs from the heats go head to head to cook their best two courses not only for John and Gregg, bu
6. S09E06Episode 6March 27, 2013—Five amateur cooks battle against each other in the latest Masterchef heat. First, they must hold their nerve in the infamous Invention Test
7. S09E07Episode 7March 28, 2013—The Invention Test and the Palate Test (crumbed venison cutlets) eliminate two cooks. The remaining three join a busy lunch time service in
8. S09E08Episode 8March 29, 2013—In the third quarter final, the best chefs from the week cook their finest two courses for John and Gregg and three MasterChef champions.
9. S09E09Episode 9April 3, 2013—The penultimate heat week begins, as five more amateur cooks battle against each other. First, they must hold their nerve in the infamous In
10. S09E10Episode 10April 4, 2013—The Invention and Palate Tests (seafood chowder and soda bread) eliminate two cooks from the next set of hopefuls. The survivors join a busy
11. S09E11Episode 11April 5, 2013—It is the penultimate quarter-final, and the best amateurs from the week's heats go head-to-head, cooking their finest two courses not only
12. S09E12Episode 12April 10, 2013—Five amateur cooks battle against each other as the final week of heats begins. First, they must hold their nerve in the Invention Test, whe
13. S09E13Episode 13April 11, 2013—It is the final heat. The contestants face the Invention Test and the Palate Test (scallop and crab ravioli with a spiced prawn sauce). The
14. S09E14Episode 14April 12, 2013—In the last quarter-final, the best chefs of the week cook their best two courses for John and Gregg and three MasterChef champions Thomasin
15. S09E15Episode 15April 17, 2013—It's knockout week and the surviving chefs compete for a place in the semi-final. The first group of six cook lunch for over 200 British Air
16. S09E16Episode 16April 18, 2013—Knockout week continues as the second group of six cook lunch for 200 firefighters. Then, it is back to MasterChef HQ to show what they have
17. S09E17Episode 17April 19, 2013—On the last day of knockout week the final group of amateur cooks have only one challenge: cook one unforgettable show-stopper dish to wow t
18. S09E18Episode 18April 24, 2013—It is the semi-finals and the four remaining chefs are sent to four separate London restaurants for a masterclass then return and cook two c
19. S09E19Episode 19April 25, 2013—The four remaining contestants must cook in an invention test for the demanding Michelin-starred chefs, Marcus Wareing. They are then taken
20. S09E20Episode 20April 26, 2013—In this last semi-final, the four remaining contestants have two and a half hours to produce their best three-course menu. for a restaurant
21. S09E21Episode 21April 30, 2013—The final week of the cookery competition begins. The pressure intensifies as judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace send the finalists on a c
22. S09E22Episode 22May 1, 2013—The Final Three face an epic invention test and then their penultimate and most terrifying challenge yet, cooking an exquisite three-course
23. S09E23Episode 23May 2, 2013—It is the MasterChef final. They must produce three exceptional courses and are on a mission to push culinary boundaries and give the judges

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Episode 1March 26, 2014—John Torode and Gregg Wallace return to put more keen cooks to the test. The first six hopefuls take on a new challenge in which they prepar
2. S10E02Episode 2March 27, 2014—Six more amateur cooks compete for a place in tomorrow's quarter-final, preparing a plate of food that represents who they are as their Call
3. S10E03Episode 3March 28, 2014—It's the first quarter-final and the four heat winners continue to battle for their place in the competition. The Palate Test sees them recr
4. S10E04Episode 4April 2, 2014—Cookery competition with John Torode and Gregg Wallace. As the second week of heats begins, six more amateur cooks prepare special dishes in
5. S10E05Episode 5April 3, 2014—Cookery competition with John Torode and Gregg Wallace. As the second week of heats continues, the next six amateur cooks try to prove to th
6. S10E06Episode 6April 4, 2014—The cookery competition continues its tenth series with the second quarter-final, and the four talented heat winners have no time to rest on
7. S10E07Episode 7April 9, 2014—As the third week of heats begins, six more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential
8. S10E08Episode 8April 10, 2014—As the third week of heats begins, six more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential
9. S10E09Episode 9April 11, 2014—The cookery competition continues its tenth series with the third quarter-final, and the four talented heat winners have no time to rest on
10. S10E10Episode 10April 16, 2014—MasterChef is back for its tenth year with the most inspirational series yet. Out of the hundreds that auditioned, sixty amateur cooks are t
11. S10E11Episode 11April 17, 2014—MasterChef is back for its tenth year with the most inspirational series yet. Out of the hundreds that auditioned, sixty amateur cooks are t
12. S10E12Episode 12April 18, 2014—The cookery competition continues its tenth series with the fourth quarter-final, and the four talented heat winners have no time to rest on
13. S10E13Episode 13April 23, 2014—As the final week of heats begins, six more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential
14. S10E14Episode 14April 24, 2014—As the final week of heats begins, six more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential
15. S10E15Episode 15April 25, 2014—The cookery competition continues its tenth series with the last of the quarter-finals, and the four talented heat winners have no time to r
16. S10E16Episode 16April 30, 2014—MasterChef continues its tenth and most inspirational series yet. Of the hundreds that auditioned, 60 amateur cooks have been whittled down
17. S10E17Episode 17May 1, 2014—The knockout stage of the cookery competition continues, as the second group of five contestants head to a restaurant in London to cook for
18. S10E18Episode 18May 2, 2014—The cookery competition continues as the amateurs reach the end of Knockout Week. They have only one challenge in this episode: to cook one
19. S10E19Episode 19May 7, 2014—The cookery competition continues with the first of the semi-finals, as the six remaining contestants head to east London to cook lunch for
20. S10E20Episode 20May 8, 2014—The cookery competition reaches its second semi-final. The five remaining contestants must cook a menu in the kitchens of Hever Castle, befo
21. S10E21Episode 21May 9, 2014—The cookery competition reaches the last of the semi-finals, and the final five contestants have just one challenge - to create a meal that
22. S10E22Episode 22May 14, 2014—The cookery competition reaches the final week. In this programme, the finalists are tasked with cooking an exquisite four-course menu for f
23. S10E23Episode 23May 15, 2014—In the penultimate episode of the cookery contest the three cooks go on a culinary odyssey to Barcelona and have the masterclass of a lifeti
24. S10E24Episode 24May 16, 2014—It's the MasterChef final. After a formidable eight-week competition, tonight the search for the country's best amateur cook reaches its cli

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Episode 1March 10, 2015—MasterChef is back for its eleventh year with more fantastically talented amateur cooks who want to take a shot at the coveted MasterChef Ch
2. S11E02Episode 2March 11, 2015—Five amateur cooks try to prove to Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2015 MasterChef Champion. Fir
3. S11E03Episode 3March 12, 2015—It's the first quarter-final of the series and the four talented heat winners have no time to rest on their laurels as they continue to figh
4. S11E04Episode 4March 18, 2015—As the second week of heats begins, five more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potentia
5. S11E05Episode 5March 19, 2015—As the second week of heats begins, five more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potentia
6. S11E06Episode 6March 20, 2015—It's the second quarter-final of the series and the four talented heat winners have no time to rest on their laurels as they continue to fig
7. S11E07Episode 7March 25, 2015—As the third week of heats begins, five more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential
8. S11E08Episode 8March 26, 2015—Five more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be MasterChef Champion 2015. Fi
9. S11E09Episode 9March 27, 2015—The week's best amateurs are put through the mill with a seriously daunting test - the critic's brief. The home cooks have to impress just o
10. S11E10Episode 10April 1, 2015—As the final week of heats begins, five more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential
11. S11E11Episode 11April 2, 2015—In the final heat, five more amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be MasterChe
12. S11E12Episode 12April 3, 2015—The week's best amateurs are put through the mill with a seriously daunting test - the critic's brief. The home cooks have to impress just o
13. S11E13Episode 13April 6, 2015—The competition is about to get serious as Knockout Week begins. At the end of this week only the best eight cooks will become semi-finalist
14. S11E14Episode 14April 8, 2015—Knockout Week continues as the remaining 11 contestants are split into two groups and get their first taste of professional cooking when the
15. S11E15Episode 15April 9, 2015—As Knockout Week continues, the second group of amateurs get their first taste of professional cooking. They head to Theo Randall at the Int
16. S11E16Episode 16April 10, 2015—At the end of Knockout Week, the competition has been whittled down to nine extremely talented amateur cooks - all of whom are desperate to
17. S11E17Episode 17April 13, 2015—It's the first of the semi-finals, and tonight the eight best cooks come together to battle in a team challenge, the relay invention test. S
18. S11E18Episode 18April 14, 2015—The MasterChef semi-finals continue with a spectacular challenge as the eight remaining cooks head to Lincolnshire for an event they will ne
19. S11E19Episode 19April 16, 2015—The MasterChef semi-finals continue, and the pressure is on as tonight one more chef leaves the competition. First, the seven remaining amat
20. S11E20Episode 20April 17, 2015—It's the last of the semi-finals, and it's do or die for the best six amateurs as they cook off to win a coveted place in the prestigious Ma
21. S11E21Episode 21April 21, 2015—It's the final week of MasterChef 2015. Over the past six weeks, the country's most promising amateur cooks have been whittled down to the b
22. S11E22Episode 22April 22, 2015—Finals Week continues on MasterChef 2015. Over the past six weeks, the country's most promising amateur cooks have been whittled down to the
23. S11E23Episode 23April 23, 2015—In tonight's penultimate show, the final three amateur cooks face the most iconic and terrifying challenge yet - the Chef's Table. This year
24. S11E24Episode 24April 24, 2015—It's the MasterChef final. After a formidable seven-week competition, the search for the country's best amateur cook reaches its climax. The

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Episode 1March 23, 2016—The pressure cookers are out, the table has been laid and the trophy has been polished - MasterChef is back, opening its doors to a new batc
2. S12E02Episode 2March 24, 2016—Five more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2016 MasterChef champion.
3. S12E03Episode 3March 25, 2016—The cookery competition continues with the first quarter-final of the series. The six heat winners have no time to rest on their laurels as
4. S12E04Episode 4March 30, 2016—It's the second week of heats and five more hopefuls try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be
5. S12E05Episode 5March 30, 2016—It's the second week of heats and five more hopefuls try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be
6. S12E06Episode 6April 1, 2016—It's the quarter-final and the six talented heat winners have no time to rest on their laurels as they continue to fight for their place in
7. S12E07Episode 7April 6, 2016—It's the third week of heats and five more hopefuls try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be
8. S12E08Episode 8April 7, 2016—Five more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2016 MasterChef Champion.
9. S12E09Episode 9April 8, 2016—It's the quarter-final and the six talented heat winners have no time to rest on their laurels as they continue to fight for their place in
10. S12E10Episode 10April 13, 2016—
11. S12E11Episode 11April 14, 2016—It's the last week of the heats and the final group of amateurs battle for a place in the quarter final. Five more hopefuls try to prove to
12. S12E12Episode 12April 15, 2016—It's the last quarter-final of the heats and the six talented heat winners have no time to rest on their laurels as they continue to fight f
13. S12E13Episode 13April 18, 2016—After four weeks of fierce competition only the 14 best cooks remain, and the battle is on as they come together for the first time and cook
14. S12E14Episode 14April 19, 2016—Knockout Week continues, as the 14 best amateur chefs continue to battle it out in a high pressured cook-off. With the red team already havi
15. S12E15Episode 15April 20, 2016—Knockout Week continues, with the eleven remaining contestants facing a baptism of fire as they are split into two groups and tasked with ru
16. S12E16Episode 16April 21, 2016—Knockout Week continues, as the second group of amateurs get their first taste of professional cooking. They head to an award-winning modern
17. S12E17Episode 17April 22, 2016—Just nine amateur cooks remain as Knockout Week comes to a close, all of whom are desperate to reach the semi-finals. In this episode they h
18. S12E18Episode 18April 25, 2016—Forty amateur cooks have been whittled down to the most promising eight. It's the first of the semi-finals, and the eight best cooks come to
19. S12E19Episode 19April 27, 2016—he MasterChef semi-finals continue with a spectacular challenge, as the eight remaining best cooks in the competition head to the biggest na
20. S12E20Episode 20April 28, 2016—The MasterChef semi-finals continue. Forty amateur cooks have been whittled down and now only the most promising seven remain in the competi
21. S12E21Episode 21April 29, 2016—It's the last of the semi-finals and it's do or die for the best six amateurs as they cook-off to win a coveted place in the prestigious Mas
22. S12E22Episode 22May 2, 2016—It's the final week of MasterChef 2016. All the amateur cooks have just one goal: to lift the coveted MasterChef champion trophy. Tonight th
23. S12E23Episode 23May 4, 2016—It's the final week of MasterChef 2016. All the amateur cooks have just one goal: to lift the coveted MasterChef champion trophy. The final
24. S12E24Episode 24May 5, 2016—It's the final week of MasterChef 2016. All the amateur cooks have just one goal: to lift the coveted MasterChef champion trophy. The final
25. S12E25Episode 25May 6, 2016—It's the MasterChef final. After a formidable seven-week competition, the search for the country's best amateur cook reaches its climax. The

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Episode 1March 29, 2017—Out of the hundreds that auditioned, 64 amateur cooks are through to battle it out over four weeks of heats, producing some of the most insp
2. S13E02Episode 2March 30, 2017—Eight more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2017 MasterChef Champion. Th
3. S13E03Episode 3March 31, 2017—It is the first quarter-final of the series, and the six cooks face a seriously daunting test set by one of the country's toughest food crit
4. S13E04Episode 4April 5, 2017—It is the second week of heats and eight more hopefuls try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to
5. S13E05Episode 5April 6, 2017—Today, eight more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2017 MasterChef Champ
6. S13E06Episode 6April 7, 2017—It is the quarter-final, and the six talented heat winners have no time to rest on their laurels as they continue to fight for their place i
7. S13E07Episode 7April 12, 2017—Eight more hopefuls enter the MasterChef kitchen, challenged to create a dish using ingredients taken from the MasterChef Market, including
8. S13E08Episode 8April 13, 2017—The third week of heats continue with the amateurs given just 80 minutes to devise one dish using ingredients from the MasterChef market. On
9. S13E09Episode 9April 14, 2017—Restaurant critic Tracey Macleod sets the brief for the third quarter-final, challenging them to cook a savoury dish that showcases rice or
10. S13E10Episode 10April 19, 2017—The final eight amateur cooks battle for a place in the quarter-final, first creating a dish using ingredients from the MasterChef market, i
11. S13E11Episode 11April 20, 2017—The last group of eight amateurs are given just 80 minutes to devise one dish using ingredients from the MasterChef market. On offer are ven
12. S13E12Episode 12April 21, 2017—Broadcaster and restaurant critic Jay Rayner sets the brief for the fourth quarter-final, challenging the contenders to cook a savoury dish
13. S13E13Episode 13April 24, 2017—After four weeks of competition, only the 14 best cooks remain, and the battle is on as they come together for the first time and cook off a
14. S13E14Episode 14April 25, 2017—With the reds already having cooked earlier tonight, the seven members of the red team get their chance to create a dish inspired by a famil
15. S13E15Episode 15April 26, 2017—Six of the contestants get their first taste of working in a professional kitchen during a lunch service with chef Shaun Rankin, at the Orme
16. S13E16Episode 16April 27, 2017—The second group of six hopefuls try their hand at professional service, preparing lunch at Roux in Parliament Square, Michel Roux Jr's seco
17. S13E17Episode 17April 28, 2017—The end of the Knockout Week sees the contenders whittled down to 10 amateur cooks - all of whom are desperate to reach the semi-final stage
18. S13E18Episode 18May 1, 2017—It is the first of the semi-finals, and the nine remaining cooks face just one test to keep them in the competition. They have 90 minutes to
19. S13E19Episode 19May 3, 2017—The semi-finals continue as the eight remaining cooks head to the BBC studios at Elstree, home to TV drama Holby City. The contestants are s
20. S13E20Episode 20May 4, 2017—The contestants are tasked with cooking a three-course fish lunch for some of the country's biggest fish experts. Starting at 4am at Billing
21. S13E21Episode 21May 5, 2017—It is the last of semi-finals, and the remaining six amateurs attempt to win a place in the MasterChef finals. To win their place in the fin
22. S13E22Episode 22May 8, 2017—It is the final week of MasterChef 2017, and the remaining five amateur cooks travel to Winfield House, the official residence of the Americ
23. S13E23Episode 23May 10, 2017—The final four amateur cooks embark on a culinary adventure to South Africa, where they face three extraordinary challenges, guided by two o
24. S13E24Episode 24May 11, 2017—The final three amateur cooks face the most terrifying challenge yet, The Chef's Table, mentored by chef Sat Bains. To fight for their place
25. S13E25Episode 25May 12, 2017—After a formidable seven-week competition, the search for the country's best amateur cook reaches its climax. The finalists have to push the

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Episode 1February 26, 2018—In this first episode, the first seven hopefuls need to pull out all the stops to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they ha
2. S14E02Episode 2March 1, 2018—Seven more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2018 MasterChef champion.
3. S14E03Episode 3March 2, 2018—It is the first quarter-final of the series, and the six heat winners continue to fight for their place in the competition. In the Critic's
4. S14E04Episode 4March 5, 2018—It's the second week of heats, and seven more hopefuls need to pull out all the stops to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace. This
5. S14E05Episode 5March 8, 2018—Seven more hopefuls try to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace. This year sees the return of the MasterChef Market, stocked full of
6. S14E06Episode 6March 9, 2018—It is the quarter-final, and the six contestants face the Critic's Test. This episode's brief has been set by Jay Rayner. His challenge for
7. S14E07Episode 7March 12, 2018—It's the third week of heats and seven more hopefuls need to pull out all the stops to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that th
8. S14E08Episode 8March 15, 2018—In this episode, seven more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2018 Master
9. S14E09Episode 9March 16, 2018—It's the quarter-final and the six heat winners continue to fight for their place in the competition. In the Critic's Test, the week's best
10. S14E10Episode 10March 19, 2018—It's the last week of heats and seven more hopefuls need to pull out all the stops to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that the
11. S14E11Episode 11March 21, 2018—In this heat, the last group of seven amateur cooks try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be
12. S14E12Episode 12March 22, 2018—It's the last quarter-final and the six talented heat winners have no time to rest on their laurels as they continue to fight for their plac
13. S14E13Episode 13March 25, 2018—After four weeks of fierce competition in the heats, 56 amateur cooks have been whittled down to just 16. Now these talented cooks come toge
14. S14E14Episode 14March 26, 2018—Knockout Week continues, as the best 16 amateur chefs continue to battle it out in a high-pressured cook-off. With the blue group having alr
15. S14E15Episode 15March 28, 2018—Over the next two nights the heat intensifies as the remaining twelve contestants are split into two groups and get their first taste of a p
16. S14E16Episode 16March 29, 2018—The second group of amateurs get their first taste of professional cooking. They are heading to Sartoria in London's Mayfair, run by renowne
17. S14E17Episode 17March 30, 2018—It is the end of Knockout Week and there are just nine amateur cooks remaining. At MasterChef HQ, they have only one challenge - cook one di
18. S14E18Episode 18April 2, 2018—With three contestants already through to the semi-finals, the best six remaining cooks go head to head to fight for their place alongside t
19. S14E19Episode 19April 4, 2018—The MasterChef semi-finals continue as the eight remaining cooks in the competition head to RAF Halton in Aylesbury to celebrate 100 years o
20. S14E20Episode 20April 5, 2018—The remaining semi-finalists must pull out all the stops when they are tasked with the daunting challenge of cooking a three-course fish lun
21. S14E21Episode 21April 6, 2018—It's the last of semi-finals and it's do-or-die for the best six amateurs as they cook-off to win a coveted place in the prestigious MasterC
22. S14E22Episode 22April 9, 2018—It's Finals Week of MasterChef 2018, and just five cooks remain. The final five travel to Carlton Towers in rural North Yorkshire, a Victori
23. S14E23Episode 23April 11, 2018—Finals Week continues, and just four cooks remain. Now they embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime to Peru. Over the last decade, Lima
24. S14E24Episode 24April 12, 2018—It is the penultimate show, and the final four amateur cooks face the challenge of a lifetime cooking alongside internationally renowned che
25. S14E25Episode 25April 13, 2018—It's the MasterChef final. After an arduous seven-week journey, the search for the country's best amateur cook reaches its climax. The final

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01Episode 1February 11, 2019—A new series of the cookery competition begins as John Torode and Gregg Wallace return to the judging table on the hunt for the next MasterC
2. S15E02Episode 2February 13, 2019—Seven more contestants compete as finalists from 2015 return to help John Torode and Gregg Wallace with the judging.
3. S15E03Episode 3February 15, 2019—In this first quarter-final of the series, the six winners of the heats must impress food critic William Sitwell to keep their place in the
4. S15E04Episode 4February 20, 2019—It's the second week of heats and seven more hopefuls need to pull out all the stops to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that t
5. S15E05Episode 5February 21, 2019—The seven remaining cooks must prepare an impressive menu before John and Gregg decide who has what it takes to go through to the quarter-fi
6. S15E06Episode 6February 22, 2019—It's the quarter-final, and the six talented heat winners face a daunting test set by one of the country's toughest food critics, Grace Dent
7. S15E07Episode 7February 27, 2019—Seven more hopefuls pull out all the stops to prove to the judges they have what it takes as the third week of heats gets under way.
8. S15E08Episode 8February 28, 2019—Seven more amateurs try to prove that they have what it takes in the hope of being put through to the quarter-final.
9. S15E09Episode 9March 1, 2019—It is the quarter-final and the six heat winners continue to fight for their place.
10. S15E10Episode 10March 6, 2019—It’s the last week of heats and even cooks compete for a place in the quarter-finals.
11. S15E11Episode 11March 7, 2019—In the final heat, the last group of seven amateur cooks try to impress the judges.
12. S15E12Episode 12March 8, 2019—Six talented heat winners compete in the last quarter-final. Amol Rajan challenges them to prepare their version of a classic British aftern
13. S15E13Episode 13March 10, 2019—After four weeks of heats, the amateur cooks have been whittled down to just 16. Now they come together for the first time to cook against e
14. S15E14Episode 14March 11, 2019—Knockout week continues as the 16 remaining chefs continue their high-pressure cook-off.
15. S15E15Episode 15March 13, 2019—Knockout week continues with 12 remaining chefs vying to become semi-finalists at the end of the week.
16. S15E16Episode 16March 14, 2019—The second group of contestants get their first taste of professional cooking at Ella Canta in Mayfair, where they will be responsible for p
17. S15E17Episode 17March 14, 2019—It’s the end of knockout week and the competition has now been whittled down to ten extremely talented amateur cooks.
18. S15E18Episode 18March 18, 2019—Last week, five contestants were guaranteed a semi-finals place. Now, the other five remaining cooks fight for their place alongside them.
19. S15E19Episode 19March 20, 2019—The nine remaining cooks battle it out in the semi-finals at Glyndebourne opera house in Sussex.
20. S15E20Episode 20March 22, 2019—The eight remaining semi-finallists are challenged to cook a three-course lunch at Grocers Hall, home to one of the oldest companies in the
21. S15E21Episode 21March 26, 2019—The final five are heading to the Royal Society in London, where they have the immense task of cooking a five-course tasting menu.
22. S15E22Episode 22March 27, 2019—The final four amateur cooks embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime in Hong Kong, where they will face three extraordinary challenges.
23. S15E23Episode 23March 28, 2019—The final four amateur cooks face an incredible challenge, cooking alongside an internationally renowned two-Michelin-starred chef.
24. S15E24Episode 24March 29, 2019—The finalists have to push themselves to the limit for one last time before judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace crown one of the three tale

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01Episode 1February 24, 2020—Out of the thousands who applied, 60 amateur cooks have made it through to compete over five weeks of heats in the MasterChef kitchen.
2. S16E02Episode 2February 26, 2020—Six more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2020 MasterChef champion.
3. S16E03Episode 3February 28, 2020—The six qualifiers from the first two heats return for the first quarter-final, hoping to win a place in Knockout Week.
4. S16E04Episode 4March 4, 2020—It’s the second week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
5. S16E05Episode 5March 5, 2020—The second week of heats continue with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
6. S16E06Episode 6March 6, 2020—It's the second quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
7. S16E07Episode 7March 9, 2020—It's the third week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
8. S16E08Episode 8March 11, 2020—The third week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
9. S16E09Episode 9March 12, 2020—It's the third quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
10. S16E10Episode 10March 16, 2020—It's the fourth week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
11. S16E11Episode 11March 18, 2020—The fourth week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
12. S16E12Episode 12March 20, 2020—It's the fourth quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week
13. S16E13Episode 13March 23, 2020—It’s the fifth and final week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
14. S16E14Episode 14March 25, 2020—The last group of contestants get their chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.
15. S16E15Episode 15March 27, 2020—It's the last quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
16. S16E16Episode 16March 30, 2020—After five weeks of fiercely competitive heats, 16 amateur cooks remain to battle it out in Knockout Week.
17. S16E17Episode 17April 1, 2020—Knockout Week continues with the second group of eight amateur chefs put to the test.
18. S16E18Episode 18April 3, 2020—On the final day of Knockout Week, the best ten amateur chefs remain - all of them desperate to reach the semi-finals.
19. S16E19Episode 19April 6, 2020—The MasterChef semi-finals begin with a spectacular challenge as the contestants head to the Royal Navy base in Portsmouth.
20. S16E20Episode 20April 8, 2020—The remaining seven contestants are surprised by a very special guest. Joining them in the MasterChef kitchen is one of the country’s best c
21. S16E21Episode 21April 9, 2020—The remaining five chefs tackle the last challenge of the semi-finals, cooking for four of the country’s most feared restaurant critics.
22. S16E22Episode 22April 15, 2020—It is finals week, and only four chefs remain. Tonight, they embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime on the island of Mauritius.
23. S16E23Episode 23April 16, 2020—The four finalists face a challenge set by the world’s greatest pastry chef, Albert Adria.
24. S16E24Episode 24April 17, 2020—It’s the MasterChef final. After an arduous eight-week journey, the search for the country’s best amateur cook reaches its climax.

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01Episode 1March 1, 2021—In the first heat, five amateur cooks compete for two quarter-final places. This year's competition features a new round in which each cook
2. S17E02Episode 2March 3, 2021—Five amateur cooks compete in the second heat. To win a quarter-final place, they must impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace along wi
3. S17E03Episode 3March 4, 2021—The four winners from the first week of heats return to compete in the first quarter-final. They are challenged by food critic Grace Dent to
4. S17E04Episode 4March 8, 2021—Five more amateur cooks compete for places in the quarter-finals. In the first heat of the second week, they cook for former champions Irini
5. S17E05Episode 5March 10, 2021—In the second heat of the second week, five more amateur cooks compete for places in the quarter-finals.
6. S17E06Episode 6March 11, 2021—The week's four heat winners return for the quarter-final, chasing a place in knockout week. They face a Critic's Test set by one of the cou
7. S17E07Episode 7March 15, 2021—Five more amateur cooks compete for places in the quarter-finals. In the first heat of the second week, they cook for former champions Sheli
8. S17E08Episode 8March 17, 2021—Five more amateur cooks compete for places in the quarter-finals. In the second heat of the second week, they cook for former champion Steve
9. S17E09Episode 9March 18, 2021—It’s the third quarter-final and the four talented heat winners return to fight for a place in the semi-final.
10. S17E10Episode 10March 22, 2021—In the last week of heats, five more hopefuls try to impress judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace.
11. S17E11Episode 11March 24, 2021—In the last of this year's heats, five contestants cook for judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace and two previous MasterChef champions.
12. S17E12Episode 12March 25, 2021—In the last of this year's quarter-final, four talented heat winners return to fight for a semi-final place in the Critic's Test. The challe
13. S17E13Episode 13March 29, 2021—Just 10 chef's remain. Split into two groups of five, they now face the pressure of cooking in a professional kitchen for the first time.
14. S17E14Episode 14April 1, 2021—The second group of five semi-finalists experience the pressure of a professional kitchen for the first time.
15. S17E15Episode 15April 2, 2021—It's the last challenge of the semi-finals, and the six remaining amateurs must cook-off in front of three esteemed food critics to win a co
16. S17E16Episode 16April 5, 2021—For the first challenge of finals week, the five finalists cook a five-course lunch at the resplendent Plaisterers Hall in the City of Londo
17. S17E17Episode 17April 8, 2021—The final four amateur cooks interpret a classic dish of their choice before the best three face a Chef's Table challenge at Michel Roux Jr'
18. S17E18Episode 18April 14, 2021—The final three chefs must produce the best three dishes of their lives to stand a chance of being crowned MasterChef champion 2021.

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01Episode 1March 23, 2022—This year the judges are mixing it up – introducing a whole new set of challenges the passionate amateurs must complete in order to progress
2. S18E02Episode 2March 25, 2022—The remaining seven of this week's home cooks return to face two challenges, one of them set by food critic Tom Parker Bowles. Only four can
3. S18E03Episode 3March 25, 2022—
4. S18E04Episode 4March 29, 2022—
5. S18E05Episode 5March 30, 2022—
6. S18E06Episode 6April 1, 2022—
7. S18E07Episode 7April 5, 2022—
8. S18E08Episode 8April 6, 2022—
9. S18E09Episode 9April 8, 2022—
10. S18E10Episode 10April 12, 2022—
11. S18E11Episode 11April 14, 2022—
12. S18E12Episode 12April 15, 2022—
13. S18E13Episode 13April 19, 2022—
14. S18E14Episode 14April 21, 2022—
15. S18E15Episode 15April 22, 2022—
16. S18E16Episode 16April 26, 2022—
17. S18E17Episode 17April 27, 2022—
18. S18E18Episode 18April 28, 2022—
19. S18E19Episode 19April 29, 2022—
20. S18E20Episode 20May 3, 2022—
21. S18E21Episode 21May 4, 2022—

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

1. S19E01Episode 1April 10, 2023—Nine cooks face an audition test in which they must cook a Family Favourite dish, and an invention test. Seven will progress to the next rou
2. S19E02Episode 2April 11, 2023—This week’s seven remaining home cooks return to face a challenge set by food critic William Sitwell. Only four can progress to the first qu
3. S19E03Episode 3April 14, 2023—The week's four best cooks compete in the first quarter-final, aiming to secure a place in Knockout Week. Their dishes must impress last yea
4. S19E04Episode 4April 18, 2023—Nine home cooks aim to progress to the next round of the competition, but they must recreate their Family Favourite dish and face the invent
5. S19E05Episode 5April 20, 2023—The seven remaining cooks face a challenge set by food critic Jay Rayner, in which they must create a dish using dough or batter.
6. S19E06Episode 6April 21, 2023—It's the second quarter-final, and this week’s four most talented cooks must test their mettle by creating two courses for a host of former
7. S19E07Episode 7April 25, 2023—Nine home cooks aim to progress to the next round of the competition, but they must recreate their Family Favourite dish and face the invent
8. S19E08Episode 8April 27, 2023—The seven remaining cooks face a challenge set by food critic Leyla Kazim, in which they must create a dish that showcases sourness or bitte
9. S19E09Episode 9April 28, 2023—It's the third quarter-final, and this week’s four most talented cooks must test their mettle by creating two courses for a host of former c
10. S19E10Episode 10May 1, 2023—Nine home cooks aim to progress to the next round of the competition, but they must recreate their Family Favourite dish and face the invent
11. S19E11Episode 11May 2, 2023—The seven remaining cooks face a challenge set by food critic Jimi Famurewa, in which they must create a dish using leftovers or waste.
12. S19E12Episode 12May 4, 2023—It’s the fourth quarter-final, and this week’s most talented four cooks return to fight for a place in Knockout Week. They must cook for som
13. S19E13Episode 13May 8, 2023—It’s the fifth and final week of the heats, and once more the judges have a set of challenges the passionate amateurs must complete in order
14. S19E14Episode 14May 10, 2023—Seven home cooks from the first rounds return to test their culinary wits and convince John and Gregg that they have what it takes to be Mas
15. S19E15Episode 15May 12, 2023—It’s the last quarter-final, with this week’s most talented four cooks returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.
16. S19E16Episode 16May 16, 2023—It's the start of Knockout Week, with just 14 amateur cooks left in the competition.
17. S19E17Episode 17May 18, 2023—Knockout Week continues, with seven more home cooks battling to reach the semi-finals. At the end of this week, only the best ten cooks will
18. S19E18Episode 18May 19, 2023—Ten become eight as the places in the semi-finals are decided. The challenge to get there is to create a dish the judges can eat with their
19. S19E19Episode 19May 23, 2023—The semi-finals kick off at the Fire Service College in Gloucestershire, where the contestants must cook in teams to produce a fine dining e
20. S19E20Episode 20May 25, 2023—The seven remaining amateurs have to cook a dish that is 'so wrong that it's right'. Five will progress to create a five-course lunch to cel
21. S19E21Episode 21May 26, 2023—The five remaining contestants vie for a place in the finals by cooking a dish that is both ‘theatrical and fantastical’.
22. S19E22Episode 22May 30, 2023—It's finals week, and the four remaining amateur cooks travel to Turkey to work with the chef of the only restaurant in Istanbul to have bee
23. S19E23Episode 23May 31, 2023—The last four compete for a place in the final and the chance to cook at a restaurant with three Michelin stars.
24. S19E24Episode 24June 1, 2023—After eight gruelling weeks of intense competition, the final three compete in one last cook-off for the 2023 MasterChef trophy.

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

1. S20E01Episode 1April 1, 2024—Six contestants face a brand-new challenge, and an invention test where they must create a dish celebrating one of Gregg's favourite foods.
2. S20E02Episode 2April 3, 2024—John and Gregg task the six competitors with elevating an everyday ingredient and thinking on their feet when given a trout to fillet, cook
3. S20E03Episode 3April 5, 2024—In the first quarter-final, the six contestants must impress food critic William Sitwell with dishes based on classic school dinners.
4. S20E04Episode 4April 8, 2024—Six more amateurs set out to prove their worth as they battle for the right to wear just four coveted aprons and take one step closer to thi
5. S20E05Episode 5April 11, 2024—Six more amateur cooks kick-start their MasterChef adventure as they go all out to get their hands on their very own MasterChef apron, befor
6. S20E06Episode 6April 12, 2024—It’s the second quarter-final, and this week’s most talented amateurs return to test their mettle with their sights set on a place in Knocko
7. S20E07Episode 7April 16, 2024—Television’s biggest cooking competition continues with a third week of culinary heats. Twelve more of the country’s best amateur cooks must
8. S20E08Episode 8April 18, 2024—Six more brave souls take on the MasterChef challenge, but they will need to win an apron for the adventure to take off.
9. S20E09Episode 9April 19, 2024—The third quarter-final gets underway, and this week’s most exceptional cooks must push themselves further to hold on to their place in the
10. S20E10Episode 10April 23, 2024—Week four of the heats has arrived, and 12 fresh-faced contenders are pinning their hopes on winning a MasterChef apron - their ticket to pr
11. S20E11Episode 11April 25, 2024—It's the last chance for MasterChef novices to enter the arena, as six new amateurs give their all to win the right to wear a gleaming apron
12. S20E12Episode 12April 26, 2024—It’s quarter-final time, as this week’s six best cooks don their well-earned MasterChef aprons ready to bring their A-game. A place in Knock
13. S20E13Episode 13April 30, 2024—MasterChef 2024 has reached the final week of heats, and to celebrate the 20th anniversary, ten familiar faces have been invited back to bat
14. S20E14Episode 14May 2, 2024—Five more comeback contestants return to the competition to try their luck again. A quarter-final place awaits those who outperform the othe
15. S20E15Episode 15May 3, 2024—It’s all to play for as this week’s six best comeback contestants return for the last quarter-final and the chance to push on into Knockout
16. S20E16Episode 16May 6, 2024—The first group of eight head into battle and are hit with an Invention Test. The larder has been stocked with some of the finest foods, so
17. S20E17Episode 17May 8, 2024—Knockout Week continues, and the second group of eight remaining amateurs return to MasterChef for the opportunity of a lifetime - the chanc
18. S20E18Episode 18May 10, 2024—Knockout Week draws to a close as the week’s best cooks return to compete for a place in this year’s semi-finals.
19. S20E19Episode 19May 14, 2024—It’s semi-finals time on MasterChef, and for the remaining eight, a new set of adventures await. Everything is on the line, as those who com
20. S20E20Episode 20May 16, 2024—As the semi-finals continue, it’s down to the remaining six amateurs to stave off the competition with a dish that turns on the theatrics.
21. S20E21Episode 21May 17, 2024—It’s all on the line as the semi-finals come to an end. The fabulous five now have one shot of making the ultimate leap into Finals Week.
22. S20E22Episode 22May 20, 2024—The finalists jet across the globe for the trip of a lifetime to Singapore – a country of six million, brimming with diverse cuisines and cu
23. S20E23Episode 23May 21, 2024—It’s finals week as the MasterChef anniversary celebrations continue, and two incredible challenges await our final four.
24. S20E24Episode 24May 22, 2024—MasterChef’s 20th series comes to a nail-biting end, with just one challenge standing between the final three and a place in the MasterChef

Season 20 ranked & reviewed