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Restaurant Takeover
AirsAugust 26, 2026 on FOX
Tonight, the Top 6 home cooks are split into teams to put their skills to the ultimate test and take over Cluny Bistro for a packed dinner service in the Restaurant Takeover challenge. The MasterChef kitchen has prepared them for this moment, but running a real restaurant leaves no room for error. By the end of the night, one cook will not survive the dinner rush.
Catch up
The last 3 episodes to air, newest first — be caught up before S16E15 lands.
- 14
Separated by an eight-foot barrier, the home cooks must partner up and rely solely on communication to create identical dishes; a double elimination.
- 13
The remaining home cooks compete in pairs as they race to recreate dishes inspired by the judges' most cherished culinary memories; in the end, one team's journey comes to an end with a double elimination.
- 12
Celebrity chef, social media icon, and past MasterChef contestant Nick DiGiovanni joins as a special guest to test the chefs' ability to turn their cultural roots into the next viral food sensation. With an exciting collaboration opportunity with DiGiovanni on the line, the contestants must strike the perfect balance between authenticity and social media appeal.
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