MasterChef: The Professionals (2008–present)

1. S01E01Week 1, Day 1August 25, 2008—Michel Roux Jnr and Gregg Wallace hunt for a young chef who wants to make it as a chef. The usual “versatility test,” using provided ingre
2. S01E02Week 1, Day 2August 26, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes using haddock as the central ingredient before re-creating a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Macaroons.
3. S01E03Week 1, Day 3August 27, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of lamb, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Sole a la Meuniere and Barquettes
4. S01E04Week 1, Day 4August 28, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of chicken, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Omelette aux Fine Herbs and Pro
5. S01E05Week 1, QuarterfinalAugust 29, 2008—A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.
6. S01E06Week 2, Day 1September 1, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of seabass, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Eggs Florentine and Rhubarb Ta
7. S01E07Week 2, Day 2September 2, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of duck, then they must recreate two classic dishes Skate a la Grenobloise and Oeufs a
8. S01E08Week 2, Day 3September 3, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of pork, then they must recreate two classic dishes Lobster Bisque and Coffee Dacquoise
9. S01E09Week 2, Day 4September 4, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of squid, then they must recreate two classic dishes; Ballotine of Guinea Fowl and Mill
10. S01E10Week 2, QuarterfinalSeptember 5, 2008—A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.
11. S01E11Week 3, Day 1September 8, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of rainbow trout, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Pork Robert and Poires B
12. S01E12Week 3, Day 2September 9, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of beef sirloin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Bouillabaisse and Tarte T
13. S01E13Week 3, Day 3September 10, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of poussin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Fish Quenelles with a Beurre B
14. S01E14Week 3, Day 4September 11, 2008—Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of prawns, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli wit
15. S01E15Week 3, QuarterfinalSeptember 12, 2008—A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.
16. S01E16Finals Week: Semi Final 1September 15, 2008—The first two winners of the final six go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the two Michelin starred Gidleigh
17. S01E17Finals Week: Semi Final 2September 16, 2008—The second two winners of the final six go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the two Michelin starred Vineyard
18. S01E18Finals Week: Semi Final 3September 17, 2008—The last two winners of the quarter finals go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the Michelin starred Hibiscus
19. S01E19Final: Day 1September 18, 2008—It's the penultimate show and only three chefs are left. They face two challenges: create an amuse bouche and petit fours, and then cook for
20. S01E20Final: Day 2September 19, 2008—It's the final show and the three chefs face their most daunting task yet. First they have to cook for 30 of the best chefs in Europe and th

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Episode 1September 14, 2009—In this heat, four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to coo
2. S02E02Episode 2September 15, 2009—The three chefs who earned the right to cook for the legendary Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of steak with Bear
3. S02E03Episode 3September 16, 2009—In this heat, four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to coo
4. S02E04Episode 4September 16, 2009—In this heat, four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to coo
5. S02E05Episode 5September 17, 2009—It's the quarter-finals; the four winning chefs from the first four heats have to cook three courses of their own design for three restauran
6. S02E06Episode 6September 21, 2009—Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary
7. S02E07Episode 7September 22, 2009—The three chefs who earned the right to cook for Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of coq au vin and plum clafoutis
8. S02E08Episode 8September 23, 2009—Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for
9. S02E09Episode 9September 23, 2009—Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for
10. S02E10Episode 10September 24, 2009—It is the quarter-finals, and the four winning chefs have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two c
11. S02E11Episode 11September 28, 2009—Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of the watching Monica Galetti and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for
12. S02E12Episode 12September 29, 2009—The three chefs who earnt the right to cook for Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of poulet aux morilles and a far
13. S02E13Episode 13September 30, 2009—Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrati
14. S02E14Episode 14October 1, 2009—Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for Michel by demonstrati
15. S02E15Episode 15October 1, 2009—It is the quarter-finals, and the four winning chefs have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two c
16. S02E16Episode 16October 5, 2009—
17. S02E17Episode 18October 6, 2009—The three chefs who earned the right to cook for the legendary Michel face one final test: to recreate two classic dishes of salade Lyonnais
18. S02E18Episode 18October 7, 2009—Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel
19. S02E19Episode 19October 8, 2009—Four chefs face a nail-biting elimination round. In front of Monica and Gregg, they have to earn the right to cook for the legendary Michel
20. S02E20Episode 20October 8, 2009—It is the quarter-finals, and the four winning chefs have to cook three courses of their own design for three restaurant critics. Only two c
21. S02E21Episode 21October 12, 2009—It is the semi-finals. With only eight professional chefs remaining in the competition, each pair of winners from the quarter-finals will co
22. S02E22Episode 22October 13, 2009—It is the semi-finals for the professional chefs remaining in the competition, and each pair of winners from the quarter-finals go head to h
23. S02E23Episode 23October 14, 2009—It is the semi-finals for the professional chefs remaining in the competition, and each pair of winners from the quarter-finals go head to h
24. S02E24Episode 24October 15, 2009—It is the semi-finals for the professional chefs remaining in the competition, and each pair of winners from the quarter-finals go head to h
25. S02E25Episode 25October 15, 2009—It is now the culmination of the semi-finals. The winning five chefs who made it through their head-to-head round have to cook three courses
26. S02E26Episode 26October 19, 2009—It is finals time and the remaining three chefs are vying for the title of Masterchef Champion. For their first challenge, they have to prep
27. S02E27Episode 27October 20, 2009—It is finals time and the remaining three chefs are vying for the title of Masterchef Champion. In preparation for their upcoming challenge,
28. S02E28Episode 28October 21, 2009—It is finals time and the remaining three chefs are vying for the title of Masterchef Champion. They prepare historic dishes for a dinner ho
29. S02E29Episode 29October 22, 2009—It is the final. The three remaining chefs face the toughest challenge of their careers - preparing a three-course menu designed by Michel f

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Episode 1September 27, 2010—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's trusted sous chef Mo
2. S03E02Episode 2September 28, 2010—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's trusted sous chef Mo
3. S03E03Episode 3September 29, 2010—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has wh
4. S03E04Episode 4October 4, 2010—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has wh
5. S03E05Episode 5October 5, 2010—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has wh
6. S03E06Episode 6October 6, 2010—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who has wh
7. S03E07Episode 7October 11, 2010—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Gal
8. S03E08Episode 8October 12, 2010—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Gal
9. S03E09Episode 9October 13, 2010—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Gal
10. S03E10Episode 10October 18, 2010—Legendary double Michelin starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and Masterchef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous Chef Monica Ga
11. S03E11Episode 11October 19, 2010—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti as
12. S03E12Episode 12October 20, 2010—Legendary double Michelin starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's sous chef Monica Galetti, a
13. S03E13Episode 13October 25, 2010—Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the
14. S03E14Episode 14October 26, 2010—Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the
15. S03E15Episode 15October 27, 2010—Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the
16. S03E16Episode 16November 1, 2010—Double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for a young chef who wants to make it to the
17. S03E17Episode 17November 2, 2010—It's the final of Masterchef: The Professionals 2010. Three exceptional young professional chefs have proven they have what it takes to make
18. S03E18Episode 18November 8, 2010—Off the back of the third series of Professional MasterChef, this half-hour programme is a special treat for all MasterChef fans and serious

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Episode 1November 7, 2011—Legendary double Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace are joined by Michel's trusted sous chef Mo
2. S04E02Episode 2November 8, 2011—Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best f
3. S04E03Episode 3November 9, 2011—Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best f
4. S04E04Episode 4November 10, 2011—It is the first of the quarter finals and the six best chefs from the first heats must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by
5. S04E05Episode 5November 14, 2011—Ten chefs must deal with the pressure of an elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they must earn the right to cook f
6. S04E06Episode 6November 15, 2011—Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best f
7. S04E07Episode 7November 16, 2011—Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best f
8. S04E08Episode 8November 17, 2011—In another quarter-final, the six best chefs from the first heats must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by making a dish of
9. S04E09Episode 9November 21, 2011—Ten chefs must deal with the pressure of an elimination round. In front of the watching Monica and Gregg, they must earn the right to cook f
10. S04E10Episode 10November 22, 2011—Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best f
11. S04E11Episode 11November 23, 2011—Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges must decide who will be eliminated. Only the best f
12. S04E12Episode 12November 24, 2011—In another quarter-final, the six best chefs from the first heats must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes by making a dish of
13. S04E13Episode 13November 28, 2011—It is the last of the heat weeks. The final set of ten chefs plucked from kitchens across Britain arrive at the MasterChef kitchen to face t
14. S04E14Episode 14November 29, 2011—In this show, five of the ten chefs from the previous day's heat return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test: Monica asks them to tunne
15. S04E15Episode 15November 30, 2011—In this show, the remaining five chefs from Monday's heat return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test. Monica asks them to make a swiss
16. S04E16Episode 16December 1, 2011—For the week's six best chefs, this is where the battle really begins. First they must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it takes wit
17. S04E17Episode 17December 5, 2011—After four weeks of competing, only 8 exceptionally talented young chefs remain. The competition now fires up with one extraordinary challen
18. S04E18Episode 18December 6, 2011—Double-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace ask two of their skilful semi -finalists to step up
19. S04E19Episode 19December 7, 2011—Double-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace throw their semi -finalists in to the white heat of
20. S04E20Episode 20December 8, 2011—Double-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr and MasterChef dining expert Gregg Wallace ask the last pair of semi-finalists to step up to se
21. S04E21Episode 21December 12, 2011—It's Final Week on MasterChef: The Professionals and only four exceptional chefs remain to battle it out for the title. Michel Roux Jr and G
22. S04E22Episode 22December 13, 2011—It's Final Week on MasterChef: The Professionals and only three exceptional chefs remain to battle it out for the title. It's time for Miche
23. S04E23Episode 23December 14, 2011—It's Final Week on MasterChef: The Professionals and only three exceptional chefs remain to battle it out for the title and Michel Roux Jr a
24. S04E24Episode 24December 15, 2011—It's the Grand Final of MasterChef: The Professionals. After six weeks of fierce culinary jousting, one of the three exceptional finalists w

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Episode 1November 5, 2012—Ten chefs from kitchens all over Britain begin this year's competition. The chefs must make one dish using a selection of just seven ingredi
2. S05E02Episode 2November 6, 2012—Five of the ten chefs return to face Monica and Gregg in a skills test before the judges decide who will be eliminated.
3. S05E03Episode 3November 7, 2012—Each chef has to make honeycomb and then mould it into three different dessert decorations, with only 15 minutes to show off their skill.
4. S05E04Episode 4November 8, 2012—The six best chefs from this week's heats return for this week's quarter final. First they must prove to Michel and Gregg they have what it
5. S05E05Episode 5November 12, 2012—In this heat, ten chefs plucked from kitchens across Britain arrive at the Masterchef kitchen to face the first of two tests. They must prov
6. S05E06Episode 6November 13, 2012—Five of the ten chefs from the previous heat face Monica and Gregg in a skills test. Only the best four chefs will get through to cook for M
7. S05E07Episode 7November 14, 2012—The five chefs from the first heat face Monica and Gregg in a skills test; the best four then meet Michel Roux who demonstrates how to prepa
8. S05E08Episode 8November 15, 2012—8/24 The best four chefs showcase their skill to the UK's hardest to please restaurant critics.
9. S05E09Episode 9November 19, 2012—Ten chefs are challenged to create a dish from a selection of seven ingredients.
10. S05E10Episode 10November 20, 2012—To begin, the remaining four chefs are challenged to prepare three different sauces.
11. S05E11Episode 11November 21, 2012—The remaining five chefs from the last heat are challenged to prepare a beef kidney.
12. S05E12Episode 12November 22, 2012—The week's five best chefs must create a dish of their own invention.
13. S05E13Episode 13November 26, 2012—In this heat, ten chefs face their first test, to create a dish from a selection of beef mince, wild mushrooms, aubergine, red wine, pears,
14. S05E14Episode 14November 27, 2012—The remaining five chefs are challenged to make a crepe soufflé.
15. S05E15Episode 15November 28, 2012—The remaining five chefs face a skills test to prepare and serve sea urchin.
16. S05E16Episode 16November 29, 2012—The week's six best chefs must create a dish of their own invention.
17. S05E17Episode 17December 3, 2012—Hoping to progress to the last six, the chefs make a show-stopping dish for the judges.
18. S05E18Episode 18December 4, 2012—The first pair of semi-finalists go head to head as they face three grueling challenges.
19. S05E19Episode 19December 5, 2012—The second pair of semi-finalists go head to head in service at Midsummer House with double Michelin starred Daniel Clifford who has run the
20. S05E20Episode 20December 6, 2012—The last pair of semi-finalists go head to head in service at the UK's only two Michelin starred pub, The Hand and Flowers in Marlow, Buckin
21. S05E21Episode 21December 10, 2012—Michel Roux Jr and Masterchef Judge Gregg Wallace are on the hunt for an ambitious talented chef who wants to make it to the top of the culi
22. S05E22Episode 22December 11, 2012—The three chefs cook a three course menu for one, two, and three-Michelin-starred chefs including culinary godfathers, Anton Mosimann and Mi
23. S05E23Episode 23December 12, 2012—The three finalists compete at the one restaurant which has been more influential to its generation than any other in the world - Heston Blu
24. S05E24Episode 24December 13, 2012—It's the final of professional MasterChef and there is just one challenge left.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Episode 1November 4, 2013—Michel Roux Jr, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace begin their search for a 2013 winner.
2. S06E02Episode 2November 5, 2013—Four of the chefs face three daunting tests and meet Michel Roux Jr for the first time.
3. S06E03Episode 3November 6, 2013—The next four chefs are tested and must create a classic dish with no weights or measures.
4. S06E04Episode 4November 7, 2013—The six best chefs return for the quarter-finals. Only two will progress to next level.
5. S06E05Episode 5November 11, 2013—The eight chefs must concoct a dish using a selection of just seven ingredients.
6. S06E06Episode 6November 12, 2013—The chefs return to face Monica's Skills test and cook two classic dishes for Michel.
7. S06E07Episode 7November 13, 2013—The second set of four chefs face Monica's Skills Test then cook two classics for Michel.
8. S06E08Episode 8November 14, 2013—The pressure is on as the week's six best chefs are cut down to only two.
9. S06E09Episode 9November 18, 2013—It is the third week of heats. Eight chefs begin by facing Monica's Invention Test.
10. S06E10Episode 10November 19, 2013—The first four chefs from this week's heat are challenged to create a savoury sabayon.
11. S06E11Episode 11November 20, 2013—The remaining four chefs in this week's heat face a test of their bread-making skills.
12. S06E12Episode 12November 21, 2013—The week's six best chefs must first impress Michel and Monica, then a panel of critics.
13. S06E13Episode 13November 25, 2013—Monica challenges the eight chefs to make a dish using a selection of seven ingredients.
14. S06E14Episode 14November 26, 2013—Monica challenges the chefs to debone a saddle of lamb and roll and tie it for roasting.
15. S06E15Episode 15November 27, 2013—The chefs are given 15 minutes to make a creme patissiere to use as base for a souffle.
16. S06E16Episode 16November 28, 2013—The week's six best chefs face a tough battle for just two semi-final places.
17. S06E17Episode 17December 2, 2013—The eight remaining chefs are given two hours to prepare a dish to impress Gregg Wallace.
18. S06E18Episode 18December 3, 2013—The first two semi-finalists do battle at London restaurant Dinner by Heston Blumenthal.
19. S06E19Episode 19December 4, 2013—The second pair of semi-finalists take charge of courses at The Latymer in Surrey.
20. S06E20Episode 20December 5, 2013—The last pair of semi-finalists are sent into service at Sat Bains in Nottingham.
21. S06E21Episode 21December 9, 2013—The finalists must create dishes from a selection of kitchen scraps and leftovers.
22. S06E22Episode 22December 10, 2013—The finalists are sent to cook at the celebrated Osteria Francescana restaurant in Italy.
23. S06E23Episode 23December 11, 2013—The finalists hope to impress thirty of the world's greatest chefs at a unique dinner.
24. S06E24Episode 24December 12, 2013—In the final, the chefs have three hours to create an exceptional three-course meal.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Episode 1November 4, 2014—Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace and new judge Marcus Wareing begin their search for a 2014 winner as five ambitious chefs cook to impress, hop
2. S07E02Episode 2November 5, 2014—Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace and Marcus Wareing search for a culinary star as five more chefs cook to impress, hoping to secure a quarter-f
3. S07E03Episode 3November 6, 2014—Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace and Marcus Wareing search for a culinary star. In the first quarter-final, the chefs must produce a two-course
4. S07E04Episode 4November 11, 2014—Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace and new judge Marcus Wareing put five new chefs through their paces including preparing a woodcock for roastin
5. S07E05Episode 5November 12, 2014—Monica Galetti, Gregg Wallace and new judge Marcus Wareing put five new chefs through their paces, challenges include preparing a pork belly
6. S07E06Episode 6November 13, 2014—It's quarter-final day. Two Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, the formidable Monica Galetti and MasterChef's seasoned diner Gregg Wallac
7. S07E07Episode 7November 18, 2014—It's the third week of the heats, and five ambitious chefs from across the country begin their bid for the title with the first challenge -
8. S07E08Episode 8November 19, 2014—Two Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing joins perfectionist chef Monica Galetti, and MasterChef's seasoned diner Gregg Wallace to seek out
9. S07E09Episode 9November 20, 2014—Two Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, the formidable Monica Galetti and MasterChef's seasoned diner Gregg Wallace seek out up-and-coming
10. S07E10Episode 10November 25, 2014—It's the last week of the heats and five ambitious chefs from kitchens across the country begin their bid for the title when they face their
11. S07E11Episode 11November 26, 2014—In the final heat show, the last five ambitious chefs plucked from kitchens across the country begin their bid to be crowned Professional Ma
12. S07E12Episode 12November 27, 2014—The week's best chefs return for the quarter-finals and this is where the battle really begins. Their first challenge is an Invention Test -
13. S07E13Episode 13December 2, 2014—It's the semi-finals. Two Michelin-starred Marcus Wareing, formidable chef Monica Galetti and MasterChef's seasoned diner Gregg Wallace step
14. S07E14Episode 14December 3, 2014—It's the semi-finals. Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti send the first two talented semi-finalists to Mayfair's Connaught Hotel to experienc
15. S07E15Episode 15December 4, 2014—It's the semi-finals. First up, the chefs head to London's Knightsbridge to cook for the formidable French chef Pierre Koffmann. With a fear
16. S07E16Episode 16December 9, 2014—It's the semi-finals. Firstly, Marcus and Monica send the semi-finalists to London's Knightsbridge to work in service under one of the count
17. S07E17Episode 17December 10, 2014—It's the semi-finals. First up, Marcus and Monica send the semi-finalists to Hibiscus in London's Mayfair, the two Michelin-starred restaura
18. S07E18Episode 18December 11, 2014—It's the last of the semi-finals. The two remaining semi-finalists head to the Michelin-starred Wild Honey in London's Mayfair where they fa
19. S07E19Episode 19December 17, 2014—Five talented chefs have cooked their way to a place in Final Week and the chance to take part in the amazing culinary adventures that lie a
20. S07E20Episode 20December 18, 2014—The four remaining finalists battle it out to make it to the last three and the chance go on the trip of a lifetime to cook in one of the wo
21. S07E21Episode 21December 23, 2014—It's the final, and for Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace, the search for a culinary talent exceptional enough to be crowned

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Episode 1November 10, 2015—In this heat, chefs are challenged to make a classic French dessert and a blue steak.
2. S08E02Episode 2November 11, 2015—In this heat, skills tests feature an omelette Arnold Bennett and filled brandy snaps.
3. S08E03Episode 3November 12, 2015—The first quarter-final challenge is to create a dish from a selection of ten ingredients.
4. S08E04Episode 4November 17, 2015—In the skills test, the chefs make a buck rarebit and joint a rabbit.
5. S08E05Episode 5November 18, 2015—Three chefs prepare scallops in different ways: in a mousse, sauteed and as a tartare.
6. S08E06Episode 6November 19, 2015—The chefs cook for some of the country's most discerning restaurant critics.
7. S08E07Episode 7November 24, 2015—The chefs must fillet a sea bream and make the perfect watercress soup in the skills test.
8. S08E08Episode 8November 25, 2015—Monica tests the chefs' butchery skills when she asks them to debone a pig's trotter.
9. S08E09Episode 9November 26, 2015—The chefs' pastry skills are tested in the quarter-final round.
10. S08E10Episode 10December 1, 2015—The last week of the heats kicks off with six new chefs.
11. S08E11Episode 11December 2, 2015—The chefs prepare langoustines and cook high-end burgers in the final heat.
12. S08E12Episode 12December 3, 2015—The week's six best chefs serve up a two-course menu to three restaurant critics.
13. S08E13Episode 13December 8, 2015—The 12 best chefs cook off against each other in the MasterChef kitchen.
14. S08E14Episode 14December 9, 2015—The chefs must work together to serve an exceptional dinner at London's Law Society.
15. S08E15Episode 15December 10, 2015—The chefs travel to Lord's Cricket Ground to cook a fine-dining menu for Mike Gatting.
16. S08E16Episode 16December 15, 2015—Two semi-finalists cook alongside joint Professional MasterChef champion Anton Piotrowski.
17. S08E17Episode 17December 16, 2015—The semi-finalists cook for Tom Kitchin at his Michelin-starred restaurant in Edinburgh.
18. S08E18Episode 18December 17, 2015—The last three semi-finalists work with chef Lisa Allen at the Michelin-starred Northcote.
19. S08E19Episode 19December 22, 2015—It's finals week. After one goes out in the invention test, the chefs cook for their idols
20. S08E20Episode 20December 23, 2015—The finalists travel to the medieval city of Alba in the Piedmont region of northern Italy
21. S08E21Episode 21December 24, 2015 9.5It's the final. Who will be crowned Professional MasterChef Champion 2015?

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Episode 1November 8, 2016—In this opening heat, the chefs must cook a steak diane and a raspberry tart.
2. S09E02Episode 2November 9, 2016—The chefs must cook a T-bone of plaice and a wild garlic veloute.
3. S09E03Episode 3November 10, 2016—The week's six strongest chefs face the first quarter-final.
4. S09E04Episode 4November 15, 2016—For Monica's skills test, the first three chefs have 15 minutes to make sea bass ceviche.
5. S09E05Episode 5November 16, 2016—The skills tests involve a sauce maltaise asparagus and a banoffee cheesecake.
6. S09E06Episode 6November 17, 2016—In the quarter-final, the six best chefs from the week's heats return to the kitchen.
7. S09E07Episode 7November 22, 2016—Six new chefs take on taramasalata and tagliatelle carbonara in the skills tests.
8. S09E08Episode 8November 23, 2016—Six new chefs take on lamb tartare and filleting a John Dory in the skills tests.
9. S09E09Episode 9November 24, 2016—In this quarter-final, the chefs reinvent steak and kidney pie and cook a two-course menu.
10. S09E10Episode 10November 29, 2016—It is the final heats week. Three chefs must make an artichoke barigoule.
11. S09E11Episode 11November 30, 2016—The last six chefs battle to make it through to the quarter-finals.
12. S09E12Episode 12December 1, 2016—The best chefs of the week must reinvent a sweet family favourite, fruit crumble.
13. S09E13Episode 13December 6, 2016—The 12 chefs must create a savoury dish using a surprise selection of ingredients.
14. S09E14Episode 14December 7, 2016—Five chefs team up to create an exceptional dinner at the Royal Society of Medicine.
15. S09E15Episode 15December 8, 2016—The second group of chefs create a menu for guests at the French ambassador's residence.
16. S09E16Episode 16December 13, 2016—The eight semi-finalists sizzle in a double cook off.
17. S09E17Episode 17December 14, 2016—The first three semi-finalists work alongside the inspirational chef Alyn Williams.
18. S09E18Episode 18December 15, 2016—The chefs are sent to work under one of the country's rising stars, George Blogg.
19. S09E19Episode 19December 20, 2016—The remaining four chefs start the finals week with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to cook at one of the most prestigious events in the cu
20. S09E20Episode 20December 21, 2016—The four finalists first cook off in the MasterChef Kitchen. For one chef their MasterChef journey will be at an end, while the final three
21. S09E21Episode 21December 22, 2016—The remaining chefs cook for the last time, and one will be crowned the 2016 champion.

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Episode 1November 7, 2017—Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace team up to search for the country's 2017 culinary superstar. The six chefs must cook a duck
2. S10E02Episode 2November 8, 2017—The six chefs must create a fruit-based souffle with a garnish of their choice in just 20 minutes.
3. S10E03Episode 3November 9, 2017—In this first quarter-final, the six strongest chefs from the first two heats attempt to impress the judges.
4. S10E04Episode 4November 14, 2017—In a skills test, the six chefs must prepare a dish using cod cheeks.
5. S10E05Episode 5November 15, 2017—The six chefs must prepare a pasta dish with tiger prawns.
6. S10E06Episode 6November 16, 2017—The chefs must create a sweet or savoury dish using fresh herbs.
7. S10E07Episode 7November 21, 2017—Marcus gives the chefs 20 minutes to make a fruit-based dessert featuring Italian meringue.
8. S10E08Episode 8November 22, 2017—The chefs have just 20 minutes to prepare and cook a pigeon crown.
9. S10E09Episode 9November 23, 2017—The week's best chefs return to continue their quest for the title.
10. S10E10Episode 10November 28, 2017—The chefs face a pasta dish skills test and a signature dish round.
11. S10E11Episode 11November 29, 2017—The chefs face a sweetbreads skills test and a signature dish round.
12. S10E12Episode 12November 30, 2017—The chefs face an invention test, then must serve two courses to the critics.
13. S10E13Episode 13December 5, 2017—It is knockout week on MasterChef: The Professionals. MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace teams up with two of Britain's leading chefs - Mich
14. S10E14Episode 14December 6, 2017—Knockout week continues on MasterChef: The Professionals. Chef Monica Galetti and Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing scrutinise the chefs'
15. S10E15Episode 15December 7, 2017—Knockout week continues on MasterChef: The Professionals. Chef Monica Galetti and Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing scrutinise the chefs'
16. S10E16Episode 16December 12, 2017—It's semi-finals week on MasterChef: The Professionals, and the competition is heating up. MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace teams up with
17. S10E17Episode 17December 13, 2017—The first three remaining semi-finalists battle it out for a place in finals week. They are sent to work alongside an inspirational self-tau
18. S10E18Episode 18December 14, 2017—It's the last semi-final and three of the remaining chefs are in close competition for a place in finals week. For their first challenge, th
19. S10E19Episode 19December 19, 2017—It is finals week and the competition is racing to the finish line. After six weeks of intense culinary battles, just four talented chefs re
20. S10E20Episode 20December 20, 2017—It is finals week and the competition is racing to the finish line. After six weeks of intense culinary battles, just four talented chefs re
21. S10E21Episode 21December 21, 2017—Tonight is the final of MasterChef: The Professionals 2017. MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace and two of Britain's leading chefs, Michelin-

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Episode 1November 6, 2018—Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace team up to search for the country's 2018 culinary superstar. The chefs must cook tempura sq
2. S11E02Episode 2November 7, 2018—The chefs prepare a hanger steak with chimichurri, as well as cook gurnard with a pepper and tomato sauce.
3. S11E03Episode 3November 8, 2018—In this quarter final, the six strongest chefs from the first two heats attempt to impress Monica and Marcus.
4. S11E04Episode 4November 13, 2018—In this heat, the first three chefs have 20 minutes to cook a monkfish with a spicy tomato and roasted onion sauce.
5. S11E05Episode 5November 14, 2018—Three chefs have 15 minutes to produce perfect poached plaice with a beurre blanc sauce.
6. S11E06Episode 6November 15, 2018—The search for the country's 2018 culinary superstar continues. The chefs face a brand new challenge - the judge's favourite ingredient test
7. S11E07Episode 7November 20, 2018—In this heat, three chefs face a pasta test set by Monica, while the remaining three must make a sandwich for Marcus.
8. S11E08Episode 8November 21, 2018—In this heat, Monica asks three chefs to cook an elegant and tasty dish of broccoli - cooked three different ways.
9. S11E09Episode 9November 22, 2018—The six strongest chefs from the week's heats attempt to impress Monica and Marcus in two high-stakes challenges.
10. S11E10Episode 10November 27, 2018—
11. S11E11Episode 11November 28, 2018—
12. S11E12Episode 12November 29, 2018—
13. S11E13Episode 13December 4, 2018—The search for the UK's 2018 culinary superstar continues. The final 12 chefs cook against each other in the most intense invention test of
14. S11E14Episode 14December 5, 2018—The professionals must work as a team to create a three-course fine-dining menu for special guests at Trinity House.
15. S11E15Episode 15December 6, 2018—The chefs create an exceptional three-course, fine-dining menu at The Royal College of Physicians.
16. S11E16Episode 16December 11, 2018—The eight chefs cook against each other to create a dish inspired by a poignant food memory.
17. S11E17Episode 17December 12, 2018—The first three semi-finalists are sent to work alongside one of the countries' leading chefs - Michael Caines.
18. S11E18Episode 18December 13, 2018—It is the last semi-final and the three remaining chefs are sent to cook at an exclusive address in Padstow, Cornwall.
19. S11E19Episode 19December 18, 2018—It's the finals on MasterChef: The Professionals and the competition is at fever pitch. After six weeks of intense culinary battles, the fou
20. S11E20Episode 20December 19, 2018—The judges set a simple brief: to create a single dish which draws inspiration from a place that is special to each chef.
21. S11E21Episode 21December 20, 2018—The final three chefs face one last challenge: to cook the best three courses of their lives for the MasterChef judges.

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Episode 1November 5, 2019—Gregg Wallace hosts the first week of the culinary contest, which sees the first six professional chefs competing for a place in this week's
2. S12E02Episode 2November 6, 2019—Tonight, the first three chefs take on the terrifying prospect of tackling Marcus’s crab omelette arnold bennett - they have 20 minutes to e
3. S12E03Episode 3November 7, 2019—The remaining four professionals go on to cook their food for three of the UK’s most discerning restaurant critics. They need to impress Wil
4. S12E04Episode 4November 12, 2019—In this heat, six professional chefs from across the UK put their reputations on the line. Under close scrutiny from the three judges, the c
5. S12E05Episode 5November 13, 2019—First up is the skills test. Tonight, three chefs face the terrifying prospect of cooking an elegant dish at Monica's request. They have 15
6. S12E06Episode 6November 14, 2019—This quarter-final sees the six most talented chefs from the week's heats set out to impress Monica and Marcus in two high-stakes challenges
7. S12E07Episode 7November 19, 2019—In the first heat of the week, six professional chefs from across the UK put their reputations on the line. Each professional’s journey begi
8. S12E08Episode 8November 20, 2019—To begin their fight for the coveted title, the chefs face the dreaded skills test. Three chefs face what could be the toughest 20 minutes o
9. S12E09Episode 9November 21, 2019—First up, the chefs face an invention test, featuring one key favourite ingredient selected by the judges. This week, Marcus wants them to c
10. S12E10Episode 10November 26, 2019—
11. S12E11Episode 11November 27, 2019—
12. S12E12Episode 12November 28, 2019—
13. S12E13Episode 13December 3, 2019—
14. S12E14Episode 14December 4, 2019—
15. S12E15Episode 15December 5, 2019—
16. S12E16Episode 16December 10, 2019—The remaining eight chefs brace themselves to cook up a storm as they face a double beast of a challenge in the MasterChef kitchen.
17. S12E17Episode 17December 11, 2019—The first three semi-finalists battle it out for a place in the finals. They are given the opportunity to work alongside one of the UK's mos
18. S12E18Episode 18December 12, 2019—It is the last semi-final and the second group of chefs is in close competition for a place in the finals.
19. S12E19Episode 19December 17, 2019—Only the four most talented chefs out of the original 48 remain. The first challenge they face is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to cook at the
20. S12E20Episode 20December 18, 2019—The four finalists are challenged to create a single exceptional and evocative dish inspired by a place that is special to them.
21. S12E21Episode 21December 19, 2019—The final three chefs face one last challenge - to cook the best three courses of their lives.

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Episode 1November 10, 2020—In tonight’s first heat, Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti test four chefs' ability to prepare mushroom tortellini and butterflied mackerel
2. S13E02Episode 2November 11, 2020—In tonight’s second heat, the chefs are challenged to prepare sweetbreads with a rustic red wine sauce and a glazed sabayon fruit dessert.
3. S13E03Episode 3November 17, 2020—The first quarter-final sees the chefs' ability to cook with spices put to the test. Then they must cook for restaurant critics Jimi Famurew
4. S13E04Episode 4November 17, 2020—In this heat, four more professional chefs from around the country arrive at the MasterChef kitchen, ready to put their skills to the test.
5. S13E05Episode 5November 18, 2020—In the second heat of the week, four new professional chefs arrive ready and determined to cook off against each other in the MasterChef Kit
6. S13E06Episode 6November 19, 2020—The four best chefs from this week's heats return for their quarter-final, where they face two more demanding challenges set by Monica Galet
7. S13E07Episode 7November 24, 2020—In this week's first heat, two chefs face a skills test set by judge Monica Galetti. They must fillet a trout, smoke it and serve it with a
8. S13E08Episode 8November 25, 2020—In this heat, four more professional chefs arrive from across the nation to compete in the renowned MasterChef kitchen. First, they face the
9. S13E09Episode 9November 26, 2020—It’s the third quarter-final, and the four best chefs from this week's heats face two more demanding challenges. First is an invention test.
10. S13E10Episode 10December 1, 2020—Four more professional chefs from around the country arrive at the MasterChef kitchen ready to put their skills to the test. After two tough
11. S13E11Episode 11December 2, 2020—In the final heat of the competition, four professional chefs from around the country arrive at the MasterChef kitchen ready to put their re
12. S13E12Episode 12December 3, 2020—In the last of the quarter-finals, the four best chefs from this weeks’ heats return to face a tricky invention test. Monica and Marcus want
13. S13E13Episode 13December 8, 2020—The contest reaches the semi-final stage. After four weeks of competition, only the ten most gifted chefs remain. Tonight, for the first tim
14. S13E14Episode 14December 9, 2020—The semi-finals continue with just eight stand-out chefs remaining in the running to win the coveted MasterChef title. Four chefs will come
15. S13E15Episode 15December 10, 2020—The final four semi-finalists face two intense challenges set by the judges in a bid to make it to finals week. They have the privilege of e
16. S13E16Episode 16December 15, 2020—Only the six most talented chefs remain as the competition reaches finals week. They now face their hardest tasks, including the infamous Ch
17. S13E17Episode 17December 16, 2020—Finals week continues with only four chefs remaining. In this penultimate round, they are fighting to secure their place in the final three
18. S13E18Episode 18December 17, 2020—Over the last six weeks, some of the UK's most talented and ambitious chefs have battled it out to win the coveted title. Now, only the best

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Episode 1November 8, 2021—The four competitors in the first heat are challenged to prepare bangers and mash served with beer & onion gravy, with only 20 minutes to co
2. S14E02Episode 2November 8, 2021—The four chefs from heat one return for their second challenge, in which they must demonstrate their own unique style by preparing a mains a
3. S14E03Episode 3November 11, 2021—Four more seasoned chefs compete, with only two able to proceed into the week's quarter-final. The infamous Skills Test returns as, under th
4. S14E04Episode 4November 12, 2021—Seasoned chefs compete in the first quarter-final, initially presented with the taxing task of creating an outstanding dish using preserved
5. S14E05Episode 5November 15, 2021—Four more professional chefs arrive to make their mark in the MasterChef kitchen. Monica Galetti sets the first test - a pasta challenge whe
6. S14E06Episode 6November 15, 2021—The chefs are given 90 minutes to cook two Signature Dishes each - a main course and a dessert that they hope will win over judges Marcus Wa
7. S14E07Episode 7November 17, 2021—In heat four, the Skills Test involves eggs benedict and a strawberry dessert. Then each of the four chefs must wow the judges with their Si
8. S14E08Episode 8November 18, 2021—Tonight's quarter-final sees the strongest four chefs from heats three and four prepare a dish based around mustard. Then they must cook for
9. S14E09Episode 9November 22, 2021—Four professional chefs arrive for the fifth heat, hoping to make their mark in the MasterChef kitchen and to stake their claim to the covet
10. S14E10Episode 10November 22, 2021—Heat five continues as the four contenders return to the MasterChef kitchen to face their second challenge. They have one hour and 30 minute
11. S14E11Episode 11November 25, 2021—In heat six, the four contenders prepare sea bream with couscous and crepes with chocolate hazelnut spread. Then they must impress the judge
12. S14E12Episode 12November 26, 2021—In the third quarter-final, the chefs are challenged to create a dish based around colour. Then they must cook for critics Grace Dent, Jay R
13. S14E13Episode 13November 29, 2021—The first challenge for the next four professional chefs to step into the kitchen is to make a prawn, avocado and pepper omelette served wit
14. S14E14Episode 14November 29, 2021—The four professional chefs from the previous skills test cook their own two-course Signature Dishes. They have one hour and 30 minutes to d
15. S14E15Episode 15December 2, 2021—The first two professional chefs are tasked by Marcus Wareing to apply classical technique and precise fish preparation skills, cooking squi
16. S14E16Episode 16December 3, 2021—This quarter-final sees four chefs presented with an Invention Test, in which Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti taks them to create a dish b
17. S14E17Episode 17December 7, 2021—
18. S14E18Episode 18December 8, 2021—
19. S14E19Episode 19December 9, 2021—
20. S14E20Episode 20December 14, 2021—
21. S14E21Episode 21December 15, 2021—
22. S14E22Episode 22December 16, 2021—

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01Episode 1November 2, 2022—New judge Anna Haugh, Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace preside over the UK’s most revered cooking competition, as 32 ambitious chefs from ac
2. S15E02Episode 2November 3, 2022—Four more chefs face Skills Tests. Two must butterfly sardines with tomato and olive tapenade, while the others demonstrate their butchery s
3. S15E03Episode 3November 4, 2022—This year’s first quarter-final sees the strongest five chefs from the first two heats return to battle it out in the MasterChef Kitchen.
4. S15E04Episode 4November 9, 2022—Four chefs face two challenges in this week's first heat. Marcus and Anna set skills tests involving ravioli and rainbow trout before the ch
5. S15E05Episode 5November 10, 2022—Today's skills tests involve butchering a saddle of rabbit and removing the meat from a crab. The four contenders then try to impress the ju
6. S15E06Episode 6November 11, 2022—In the second quarter-final, the four chefs must create dishes that showcase different textures. Then they cook two courses for food writers
7. S15E07Episode 7November 15, 2022—Four more chefs face Skills Tests set by Anna and Marcus. Two must prepare a pork chop with butter bean stew, while the other two cook tempu
8. S15E08Episode 8November 16, 2022—Four more chefs face Skills Tests set by Anna and Marcus. Two must prepare sweet potato gnocchi with hazelnut pesto, while the other two ser
9. S15E09Episode 9November 17, 2022—The quarter-finals must prepare dishes based around the combination of orange and ginger. Then they cook for food critics Tom Parker Bowles,
10. S15E10Episode 10November 23, 2022—In the penultimate heat, the chefs are challenged to prepare steamed sea bream with Asian-style broth and beetroot tortellini with a goat's
11. S15E11Episode 11November 24, 2022—In the final heat, two contenders cook pigeon in Madeira sauce, while the other two prepare a filo pastry mille feuille with layers of tropi
12. S15E12Episode 12November 25, 2022—Four quarter-finalists design a savoury pastry dish and then cook for three of the UK's top restaurant critics. Only two can proceed to the
13. S15E13Episode 13November 28, 2022—Ten contenders compete in the semi-finals. They must create showstopping dishes based on their favourite food memories.
14. S15E14Episode 14December 1, 2022—Four semi-finalists cook in a pop-up restaurant environment for 20 of the UK's top food entrepreneurs.
15. S15E15Episode 15December 2, 2022—The semi-finals conclude with the second group of four chefs cooking for 20 of the UK’s best pop up chefs and food entrepreneurs.
16. S15E16Episode 16December 7, 2022—It’s Finals Week, and the six remaining chefs cook off against each other for the chance to cook for their culinary heroes at the Chef's Tab
17. S15E17Episode 17December 8, 2022—The last four chefs cook for some of the UK’s top food critics. Only three can progress to the final, so they need to cook the best food of
18. S15E18Episode 18December 11, 2022—After six weeks of fierce competition, only the three best chefs remain. They must cook the three most spectacular courses of their lives fo

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01Episode 1October 23, 2023 7.0The show returns for its sixteenth series as 32 ambitious chefs from across the country battle to become the 2023 champion.
2. S16E02Season's bestEpisode 2October 24, 2023 8.0Four more chefs face Skills Tests. Two must prepare and cook spiced monkfish, while the others demonstrate their pastry skills with a twist
3. S16E03Episode 3October 26, 2023 6.0This year’s first quarter-final sees the strongest five chefs from the first two heats return to battle it out in the MasterChef kitchen.
4. S16E04Episode 4October 30, 2023 6.0Four of the country's most determined chefs make the journey to the MasterChef kitchen. The two challenges ahead of them are set to test the
5. S16E05Episode 5October 31, 2023—In the second heat of the week, four new hopefuls must prove to Monica, Marcus and Gregg that they have the talent, flair and commitment to
6. S16E06Episode 6November 2, 2023—It's the quarter-final, and the four best chefs from this week's heats return to the MasterChef kitchen, where they must prove themselves in
7. S16E07Episode 7November 6, 2023—The Heats continue as four more brave chefs start their MasterChef journey with their sights set on the title.
8. S16E08Episode 8November 7, 2023—The hunt for the champion continues as Gregg, Monica and Marcus put four new chefs to the test to determine who can withstand the pressure o
9. S16E09Episode 9November 9, 2023—It's the quarter-final, and the best four chefs from this week's heats return to face two more daunting challenges set by judges Monica and
10. S16E10Episode 10November 13, 2023—It’s the last week of heats, and another four ambitious chefs go all out to impress Marcus, Monica and Gregg as their race for the title beg
11. S16E11Episode 11November 14, 2023—It’s the final heat of MasterChef: The Professionals, and the four remaining hopefuls sample the pressure in the MasterChef kitchen across t
12. S16E12Episode 12November 16, 2023—It’s the last MasterChef: The Professionals quarter-final, and the four best chefs from this week’s heats return to the MasterChef kitchen w
13. S16E13Episode 13November 20, 2023—After four weeks of hard competition, it’s Knockout Week on MasterChef: The Professionals as the 12 most talented chefs left standing come t
14. S16E14Episode 14November 21, 2023—The stakes are high as Knockout Week continues on MasterChef: The Professionals, and the 10 remaining chefs are split into two groups they t
15. S16E15Episode 15November 23, 2023—The last group of five get their taste of the real world as they take the helm of the MasterChef: The Professionals pop-up in the heart of c
16. S16E16Episode 16November 27, 2023—After five weeks of fraught competition, it’s the semi-finals and eight supremely talented chefs remain standing
17. S16E17Episode 17November 28, 2023 6.0Just six chefs left, split into two groups of three. The first group have the challenge of managing a lunch service like no other at Jeremy
18. S16E18Episode 18November 30, 2023—The second group of three semi-finalists head to Staffordshire to cook under the guidance of the founder of a Michelin-starred restaurant
19. S16E19Episode 19December 6, 2023—It’s finals week on MasterChef: The Professionals, and only the strongest four chefs remain. The pressure is on as the race for the title re
20. S16E20Episode 20December 7, 2023—It’s finals week, and just three incredible chefs remain. Embarking on the trip of a lifetime to Denmark, they will enter a world of gastron
21. S16E21Episode 21December 8, 2023 7.0The remaining chefs have the chance to cook themselves into the MasterChef history books in the grand final

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01Episode 1October 29, 2024 7.0Thirty-two of the country’s most ambitious chefs are invited to battle it out in the MasterChef kitchen, in a bid to become the 2024 champio
2. S17E02Episode 2October 31, 2024—It’s heat two, and a second group of four chefs arrive to kick-start their MasterChef adventure. It will take every ounce of chef know-how t
3. S17E03Episode 3November 1, 2024—It’s the first quarter-final of the series, which will see the week’s best competitors don their chef whites to compete for a place in knock
4. S17E04Episode 4November 5, 2024 7.0Four more fearless chefs face the pressure of the MasterChef kitchen. If they manage to impress the judges, they might just find themselves
5. S17E05Episode 5November 7, 2024 6.0The second batch of this week’s professionals are waiting in the wings, ready to prove themselves in the MasterChef kitchen.
6. S17E06Episode 6November 8, 2024 5.0It’s quarter-final time, and the week’s best chefs are back to fight it out for a place in knockout week.
7. S17E07Episode 7November 11, 2024 7.0It’s the third heat week and time to give four more chefs the opportunity of a lifetime. Landing a place in this week’s quarter-final is the
8. S17E08Episode 8November 12, 2024 7.0Four more chefs are excited to start their MasterChef journey, which, in this episode, begins with two infamous challenges that will test th
9. S17E09Episode 9November 14, 2024—It’s quarter-final time, and that can only mean more pressure for this week’s most talented professionals as they return to the kitchen read
10. S17E10Episode 10November 18, 2024—It’s the final week of the heats, and four more chefs don their whites to confront two demanding tasks. Those that hit the MasterChef standa
11. S17E11Episode 11November 20, 2024 7.0The last four chefs taking part in this year’s competition hit the stoves. Awaiting them are two challenges that would have any professional
12. S17E12Episode 12November 21, 2024 6.0It’s the last quarter-final, and the week’s best chefs return to do battle once more for a place in knockout week. But to get there they’ll
13. S17E13Episode 13November 25, 2024 7.0It’s knockout week, and the 12 best chefs from the heats are back to compete against each other for the first time. In the invention test, t
14. S17E14Episode 14November 26, 2024 7.0Five of the remaining contenders take over Market Halls in central London, which is the home of some of the country’s most exciting and ecle
15. S17E15Episode 15November 28, 2024 7.0The MasterChef pop-up opens its doors once more for the second group of chefs vying to become semi-finalists.
16. S17E16Episode 16December 2, 2024—It’s the semi-finals. The past five weeks have seen the chefs whittled down to the best eight. Now, it's all about survival as they battle f
17. S17E17Episode 17December 3, 2024 7.0The semi-finals are under way, and the six chefs left standing return for the chance to impress one of two rising culinary stars, before bat
18. S17E18Episode 18December 5, 2024 7.0The semi-finals come to an end, with a stunning task that will require the five remaining chefs to draw on every reserve they can muster, if
19. S17E19Season's bestEpisode 19December 9, 2024 8.0It’s finals week on MasterChef: The Professionals, and just four outstanding chefs are in with a fighting chance at the title.
20. S17E20Episode 20December 10, 2024 8.0Finals week continues, and just three of the country’s most exciting chefs remain. They'll be cooking for one of the world’s most exciting t
21. S17E21Episode 21December 12, 2024 8.0It’s the grand final, and everything the three finalists have worked towards reaches a crescendo as the judges decide who among them will be

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01Episode 1February 10, 2026—2016 winner Gary Maclean, who has gone on to become the first National Chef of Scotland, sets the challenges for four chefs seeking to make
2. S18E02Episode 2February 11, 2026—The challenges for another group of contestants aiming for a place in the quarter-finals include preparing a dish of steamed razor clams and
3. S18E03Episode 3February 15, 2026—It's the first quarter-final, and the chefs face an invention test demanding that they do something magical with an ingredient they will all
4. S18E04Episode 4February 17, 2026—2020 professional finalist Philli Armitage-Mattin sets the contestants a Korean-inspired skills test to make it through to the quarter-final
5. S18E05Episode 5February 18, 2026—Philli Armitage-Mattin sets the chefs a skills test challenge, using her own recipes. Two must recreate chicken wings stuffed with pork minc
6. S18E06Episode 6February 20, 2026—The chefs are challenged to create their own special twist on rice pudding, before serving up two plates of food to impress restaurant criti
7. S18E07Episode 7February 24, 2026—2022 champion Nikita Pathakji sets the week's new group of chefs the task of recreating her dish of king prawns served in a coconut and lemo
8. S18E08Episode 8February 25, 2026—The chefs have just 20 minutes to prepare and cook a bavette steak served with a papaya and noodle salad, and crispy noodles.
9. S18E09Episode 9February 27, 2026—This week's quarter-finalists are faced with an invention test that must scream chicken, but which only includes off-cuts.
10. S18E10Episode 10March 3, 2026—2018 finalist Matthew Ryle sets the competing chefs skills tests inspired by French classic cookery, highlighting just what you can achieve
11. S18E11Episode 11March 4, 2026—2018 finalist Matthew Ryle sets the skills test challenges: raviolo stuffed with pea and ricotta and poached pear mille-feuille with a hazel
12. S18E12Episode 12March 8, 2026—The last group of quarter-finalists must do something magical with mince if they are to make it through to knockout week.
13. S18E13Episode 13March 10, 2026—Knockout week has arrived. It will see the best 13 chefs who have cooked their way through the heats and quarter-finals face an invention te
14. S18E14Episode 14March 11, 2026—Knockout week continues as the ten remaining professional chefs are split into two groups. The first five head to Boxhall in central London
15. S18E15Episode 15March 13, 2026—It's the end of knockout week and time for the second group of five professional contestants to enter the world of pop-ups as they head out
16. S18E16Episode 16March 16, 2026—The semi-finals begin with the remaining eight chefs challenged to deliver a dish that uses all the chosen ingredients, with absolutely noth
17. S18E17Episode 17March 17, 2026—The six semi-finalists are asked to cook their own Thai-style dish from a larder of ingredients selected by John Chantarasak.
18. S18E18Season's bestEpisode 18March 19, 2026 7.0The semi-finalists are whisked off to the stunning Scottish Highlands, where maestro Mark Donald puts them to work at The Glenturret Lalique
19. S18E19Episode 19March 23, 2026 6.0Finals week has arrived, along with the biggest challenge the four remaining in the competition have faced in their careers: cooking for 27
20. S18E20Episode 20March 24, 2026 5.0The three chefs left standing head off for an Italian culinary adventure in South Tyrol, where they help prepare a lunch service at the thre
21. S18E21Episode 21March 26, 2026 7.0Just one cook-off stands between the three remaining chefs and the title of MasterChef: The Professionals 2026 champion.

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