MasterChef· Season 16
MasterChef — Season 16
All 17 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.
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Eight home cooks kick off the audition rounds inspired by Europe, as flavors and traditions from across the continent take center stage.
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Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)
Eight home cooks compete to represent their heritage from the Asia-Pacific region in the audition battles.
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The audition rounds continue with eight new home cooks facing off for a chance to represent Africa.
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Auditions Day 4 (The Americas)
It's the last round of auditions, and home cooks from the Americas vie for a chance to earn a white apron.
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Standout home cooks from the audition rounds face off in a World Cup-inspired challenge to create elevated versions of classic stadium foods infused with their own cultural flair.
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Each contestant must let their culture shine by creating a unique take on eggs Benedict; a second immunity pin is on the line; one team is saddled with a major disadvantage that could cost them everything.
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In the season's first team challenge, chefs compete to see who will make the starting lineup, trading in their mystery ingredients for a chance to score big; coach Mauricio Pochettino makes a guest appearance.
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The kitchen is transformed into a backyard barbecue, where the cooks must step up and prove that they can take their country's game time cravings to the next level.
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The home cooks must create chocolate confections inspired by their heritage.
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The top 14 home cooks must work with unfamiliar ingredients and techniques to create a successful fusion dish; as the judges sample their way around the world, only one team will come out on top and earn an immunity pin.
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