
MasterChef Canada
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One year after its smash-hit debut on CTV, MasterChef Canada is back to dish out a second helping of food-driven drama and excitement. The ultimate culinary competition offers home cooks a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to demonstrate their skill and passion, as they compete for $100,000 and the title of Canada's next MasterChef.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01White is the New BlackJanuary 20, 2014—
- S01E02Chicken LittleJanuary 27, 2014—
- S01E03First Kick at the BoxFebruary 2, 2014—
- S01E04The Puck Drops HereFebruary 10, 2014—
- S01E05Where's the Beef?February 17, 2014—
- S01E06Edible ArtFebruary 24, 2014—
- S01E07Brains Before BeautyMarch 3, 2014—
- S01E08Major SteaksMarch 10, 2014—
- S01E09Great Canadian Bake OffMarch 17, 2014—
- S01E10Meals on WheelsMarch 24, 2014—
- S01E11Claws OutMarch 31, 2014—
- S01E12Line of FireApril 7, 2014—
- S01E13Family StyleApril 14, 2014—
- S01E14Not-Your-Average-JoeApril 21, 2014—
- S01E15And Then There Were TwoApril 28, 2014—
Season02
- S02E01Fit to Be TiedFebruary 1, 2015—
- S02E02Patriotic PantryFebruary 8, 2015—
- S02E03Constant CravingsFebruary 15, 2015—
- S02E04Juggling ActMarch 1, 2015—
- S02E05Slice of LifeMarch 8, 2015—
- S02E06One Potato, Two PotatoMarch 22, 2015—
- S02E07No Piece of CakeMarch 29, 2015—
- S02E08Wedding on the WavesApril 5, 2015—
- S02E09Good Things in Small PackagesApril 12, 2015—
- S02E10Walking on EggshellsApril 19, 2015—
- S02E11Tea for TwoApril 26, 2015—
- S02E12Fine Dining Under FireMay 3, 2015—
- S02E13From Home, with LoveMay 10, 2015—
- S02E14The Trip BountifulMay 17, 2015—
- S02E15Ring of FireMay 24, 2015—
Season03
- S03E01Yes, No, Maybe SoFebruary 14, 2016—The best 40 home cooks in the country audition for an apron and a spot in MasterChef Canada's Top 14.
- S03E02A Cut AboveFebruary 21, 2016—Eighteen home cooks get a second chance, competing in two culinary challenges.
- S03E03At Home and AbroadMarch 6, 2016—The Top 14 home cooks face a Canadian-themed Mystery Box and an Elimination Challenge inspired by the judges' diverse backgrounds.
- S03E04Trial by FireMarch 13, 2016—In the first team challenge, the remaining cooks honor firefighting heroes in a rib cook-off.
- S03E05Off the HookMarch 20, 2016—A Mystery Box Challenge requires the cooks to work together and the winners give the assignments in the pantry challenge.
- S03E06Feast Your EyesMarch 27, 2016—The teams use a fashion collection as an inspiration for a fancy lunch; a surf and turf test sends one cook home.
- S03E07From the HeartApril 10, 2016—The home cooks bake with the heart during a Mystery Box Challenge.
- S03E08Oktoberfest FeastApril 17, 2016—The remaining cooks compete in teams for a gourmet sausage challenge in celebration of Oktoberfest.
- S03E09
Head and Shoulders, Knees and ToesApril 24, 2016—The remaining eight cooks take an intimidating nursery rhyme-inspired ingredients. - S03E10Out of This WorldMay 1, 2016—Astronaut Chris Hadfield inspires the cooks for a Mystery Box challenge.
- S03E11Demon at the PassMay 8, 2016—The remaining cooks take over Alvin Leung and Eric Chong's Asian restaurant.
- S03E12Cooking with CocktailsMay 29, 2016—Following a Mystery Box Challenge inspired by judge Michael Bonacini's techniques, the cooks create a cocktail-inspired sweet and savory dis
- S03E13Meals and WheelsJune 5, 2016—The top four cooks reunite with their families and then shop for a meal.
- S03E14Only the BestJune 12, 2016—The three remaining cooks battle for a spot in the finale by preparing a meal for some of Canada's most influential chefs using Canadian ing
- S03E15FinaleJune 19, 2016—The two finalists compete in a three-course challenge to determine the winner of the competition.
Season04
- S04E01Special DeliveryMarch 2, 2017—Twenty-four of the country's best home cooks compete to earn a Masterchef Canada apron and their spot in the Top 12.
- S04E02Home on the RangeMarch 9, 2017—The Top 12 home cooks face their first mystery box challenge, which includes a treasured and meaningful kitchen item to provide them with in
- S04E03True Patriot LoveMarch 16, 2017—In the first team challenge of the season, the home cooks receive patriotic red and white aprons as they cook for 105 new Canadians followin
- S04E04The Blind Leading the BlindMarch 23, 2017—The Top 10 are blindfolded and must work in pairs to replicate a seven-layer birthday cake in honor of Canada's upcoming 150th birthday. Wit
- S04E05Burgers for BikersMarch 30, 2017—Three teams of cooks create gourmet burgers and fries for hungry motorcyclists.
- S04E06Jamie in the HouseApril 6, 2017—Chef Jamie Oliver challenges the cooks to create an appetizer for his new chain of Canadian restaurants.
- S04E07Egg Showdown!April 13, 2017—
- S04E08Auberge AnniversaryApril 27, 2017—Two teams compete in a restaurant takeover celebrating the anniversary of judge Michael Bonacini's restaurant; the losing team is put to the
- S04E09Take FiveMay 4, 2017—The judges demonstrate their three favorite cooking techniques; the top 5 must then use one of these techniques to create a unique dish.
- S04E10Harvest Family DinnerMay 11, 2017—The final four cooks split into teams to create elegant family dinners for their loved ones; the members of the losing team face a dessert t
- S04E11Sweet FrancaiseMay 25, 2017—The final three cooks create sweets to fill display cases; the cooks compete against each other with a luxury ingredient in the elimination
- S04E12FinaleJune 1, 2017—The final two cooks face off in a three course battle in the hope of becoming the next "Masterchef Canada.''
Season05
- S05E01Opportunity KnocksApril 3, 2018—Home cooks from across the country audition for a spot in the Top 12. The best 21 home cooks in the country audition for an apron and a spot
- S05E02How Do You Take Your Mystery Box?April 10, 2018—The Top 12 face their first Mystery Box Challenge and a budget-inspired Elimination Challenge.
- S05E03Building An AppetiteApril 17, 2018—The home cooks face their first Team Challenge as they prepare a hearty meal for 101 Habitat for Humanity volunteers.
- S05E04Fast and Epicure-iousApril 24, 2018—The Top 10 are given a mere 30 minutes to tackle a Mystery Box and must create an original recipe featuring fresh ingredients.
- S05E05Baker's DozenMay 1, 2018—A Team Challenge finds the home cooks tasked with making donuts for dog owners who frequent an off-leash dog park in Toronto.
- S05E06Vive La Pressure TestMay 8, 2018—The Top 8 home cooks face an intense series of three French-inspired Pressure Tests that will reveal their skills, strengths, and weaknesses
- S05E07The Magnificent SevenMay 15, 2018—After a redemption round (watch online), a past contestant rejoins the home cooks as they head to an off-site Team Challenge where they must
- S05E08Cooking with Corner GasMay 22, 2018—The home cooks are presented with a massive Mystery Box Challenge and prepare a diner dish inspired by the cast of Corner Gas Animated.
- S05E09On the Line of FireMay 29, 2018—The Top 6 home cooks face a super-charged Restaurant Takeover Team Challenge with the losing team facing an Elimination Challenge.
- S05E10Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?June 5, 2018—The pressure intensifies as former MasteChef Canada winners drop by for a surprise visit.
- S05E11Pop- Up StarJune 12, 2018—The Top 3 home cooks face the first ever MasterChef Canada Pop-up Restaurant Challenge, and fight for a spot in the finale.
- S05E12Three Courses, One CrownJune 19, 2018—The top 2 home cooks compete for a chance at the title of MasterChef Canada and $100,000.
Season06
- S06E01MasterChef Canada InvitationalApril 8, 2019—
- S06E02Home Cooks, Your Roots Are ShowingApril 8, 2019—
- S06E03Top Hats and TailsApril 15, 2019—
- S06E04Tastes Like Teen SpiritApril 22, 2019—This week's Mystery Box presents a blast from the past and at least one home cook's journey comes to a spicy end.
- S06E05School Lunch!April 29, 2019—The home cooks go back to school to compete in the biggest Team Challenge in MASTERCHEF CANADA history.
- S06E06Risk and RewardMay 6, 2019—
- S06E07Knife Fight!May 13, 2019—
- S06E08Into the FireMay 20, 2019—
- S06E09Wheel of FruitMay 27, 2019—The cooks are faced with a giant Mystery Box; the cooks take a chance on tropical flavours in the Elimination Challenge.
- S06E10Gifts From the EarthMay 27, 2019—The cooks compete in a team challenge at the Canadian Canoe Museum, to honour Indigenous agriculture.
- S06E11Fire and IceJune 3, 2019—
- S06E12Final ShowdownJune 10, 2019—
Season07
- S07E01The Dish That Haunts YouFebruary 14, 2021—Twelve of the best former competitors from previous seasons are back to win for a second chance at the life changing title.
- S07E02Japanese ShowdownFebruary 21, 2021—The remaining competitors take on the artful cuisine of Japan throughout three grueling rounds of challenges.
- S07E03MCC4UMarch 7, 2021—
- S07E04Pressure, Italian StyleMarch 14, 2021—
- S07E05Plant-Based ParadiseMarch 21, 2021—
- S07E06Kitchenary!March 28, 2021—
- S07E07Food of the FutureApril 4, 2021—
- S07E08Seafood ExtravaganzaApril 11, 2021—
- S07E09Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?April 18, 2021—
- S07E10The Sweet Taste of SuccessMay 2, 2021—The judges ask the competitors to pursue the sweet smell of victory with legendary desserts.
- S07E11Ordinary to ExtraordinaryMay 9, 2021—n this penultimate episode, the remaining competitors face a three-round skills test, and one final cook to determine who will earn a spot i
- S07E12Back to Win FinaleMay 16, 2021—Finalists compete for the title and the biggest prize awarded.
Season08
- S08E01Black ApronsOctober 2, 2025—The heat is on as 15 home cooks enter the kitchen, but only 12 will move forward.
- S08E02Mystery Box MayhemOctober 14, 2025—Mystery box mayhem erupts as the Top 12 take on Canadian classics and surprise flavour combos for a powerful advantage.
- S08E03Tortilla TakedownOctober 23, 2025—In their first Innovation Challenge, the home cooks must reimagine a pantry staple, and Mary Berg dons her apron for a hands-on demo.
- S08E04Plant PowerOctober 29, 2025—The Top 10 join forces for a team challenge that has them serving family-friendly, plant-based plates in the MasterChef Canada restaurant.
- S08E05Winner, Winner, Chicken DinnerNovember 5, 2025—Its time vs. ingredients as the Top 9 home cooks race for chicken cuts in a high stakes challenge where only one can rule the roost.
- S08E06Tag, You're It!November 12, 2025—The Top 8 pair up for a Tag Team Challenge to prepare classic Italian dishes, tagging in and out under pressure.
- S08E07Let Them Make CakeNovember 19, 2025—In the series' 100th episode, the Top Seven must bake it to the top with show-stopping cakes; one home cook wins big, while another goes hom
- S08E08Takeout Face OffNovember 26, 2025—In a secret showdown, the home cooks reimagine a series of takeout favourites, and a doughnut Pressure Test awaits those who don't deliver.
- S08E09Filet-Your-WayDecember 3, 2025—It's sink or swim for the final five who must craft two dishes - one raw and one cooked - using their freshly filleted fish.
- S08E10The Viral Semi-FinalDecember 10, 2025—The semi-finalists vie to go viral and are faced with an egg-ceptionally technical pressure test.
- S08E11The FinaleDecember 17, 2025—Three finalists have three hours to plate their dream three-course menus but only one will claim the MasterChef Canada title and prize.
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