Episode 1
Aired Apr 27, 2009
Sydney Sizzles
The search for Oz's next star chef starts with audition tours in Sydney and Adelaide; Chef Gary Mehigan is among the judges.
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Episode 2
Aired Apr 28, 2009
The Top 50 Takes Shape
The search for Oz's next star chef continues with audition tours in Brisbane and Perth; With food critic Matt Preston.
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Episode 3
Aired Apr 29, 2009
Melbourne
The auditions continue in Melbourne.
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Episode 4
Aired Apr 30, 2009
Top 50 Part 1
The bottom 12 contestants are tasked with serving up a creative dish that will impress the judges and secure their place in the competition.
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Episode 5
Aired May 1, 2009
Top 50 Part 2
The twelve contestants in an elimination round are told at the Sydney Fish Markets that they have two hours and 50 dollars to buy produce, get back to the Masterchef kitchens and cook their meal.
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Episode 6
Aired May 3, 2009
Top 20 Revealed
Contestants must use their creativity skills to cook a meal from minimal ingredients in the first mystery box challenge.
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Episode 7
Aired May 4, 2009
Top 20 Cooking Challenge
The contestants arrive in Sydney, where they are shown their new pad and given a challenge in the MasterChef kitchen.
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Episode 8
Aired May 5, 2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1
The winner of the Chicken Challenge faces a one-on-one Celebrity Chef Challenge against Manu Feildel.
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Episode 9
Aired Jan 27, 2010
Sushi Stress
The contestants are divided into two teams to run a sushi train; they have to run everything from creating the dishes, to encouraging business and keeping their patrons happy.
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Episode 10
Aired May 7, 2009
The First Cut
After losing the very first team challenge, running a sushi train restaurant, the members of the blue team must decide who to eliminate.
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Episode 11
Aired May 8, 2009
Cake Challenge
Gary and George provide the contestants with an opportunity to learn from the best; they demonstrate how to perfect mashed potatoes and a rack of lamb.
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Episode 12
Aired May 10, 2009
Rabbit Season
The contestants are in for a shock when one contestant announces that they will be leaving the competition.
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Episode 13
Aired Aug 15, 2011
The Tarte Tatin Test
Julie, Aaron and Linda land in the bottom three for their disasters in the invention test.
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Episode 14
Aired Aug 16, 2011
Brent vs Boetz
Longrain Restaurant's Executive Chef goes head to head against a contestant to make a Thai salad.
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Episode 15
Aired Feb 2, 2010
Banquet Wars
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
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Episode 16
Aired Feb 2, 2010
A Blow for Brent
The members of the blue team come face to face with the threat of elimination.
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Episode 17
Aired Feb 2, 2010
Class Is In
George and Gary share Master Class Night with the contestants; they offer their opinions on how they may have performed better throughout the week.
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Episode 18
Aired May 17, 2009
Julia's Divine Dumplings
The contestants face a mystery box challenge where they are asked to cook with oranges, chocolate, sugar, coconut and eggs.
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Episode 19
Aired Feb 2, 2010
Attack of the Killer Squid
The bottom three contestants -- Sam, Kate and Michelle -- face the pressure test and have just 45 minutes to make barbecued stuffed squid.
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Episode 20
Aired Feb 2, 2010
Julia and the Duck
Julia goes up against celebrity chef, TV presenter and restaurateur Pete Evans, for a chance to advance to the final week of the competition.
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Episode 21
Aired Feb 10, 2010
Aisle Panic
A three-course meal for three food critics.
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Episode 22
Aired May 21, 2009
An Emotional Elimination
The winning team enjoy their victory and an Asian cooking course; the losing team must decide who will be leaving the competition.
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Episode 23
Aired May 12, 2011
Soufflés and Stir-fries
The contestants learn from China Doll's Frank Shek; they hear from Gary and George about what they could have done better in previous challenges.
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Episode 24
Aired May 24, 2009
The Steaks are Raised
The contestants face another Mystery Box, with half an hour to create a dish featuring snapper, chilli, eggs and beer.
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Episode 25
Aired Dec 31, 2014
Sweet Success
Trevor, Sam and Tom make a Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and Almond Praline from a provided recipe.
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Episode 25
Aired May 25, 2009
Sweet Success
Amateur cooks from around Australia compete in a series of unique challenges judged by culinary experts and world famous chefs.
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Episode 26
Aired May 26, 2009
Chris vs Alex Herbert
The contestants face a Celebrity Chef Challenge; they strive to produce a better gnocchi than the Bird Cow Fish's Alex Herbert.
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Episode 27
Aired May 27, 2009
Feeding Frenzy
The contestants split into two teams at the Sydney Royal Easter Show and try to get as many customers as possible into their tents.
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Episode 28
Aired May 28, 2009
Kate's Tough Decision
The losing team comes face to face with elimination and the winners enjoy their reward; friendships and emotions are put to the test.
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Episode 29
Aired May 29, 2009
The Perfect Chip
Gary and George reflect on the dishes served by the contestants and demonstrate how to cook a simple fish and chips with a snapper.
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Episode 30
Aired May 31, 2009
Best of British
The contestants must create designer cupcakes; Chris decides that beer will act as his secret weapon ingredient.
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Episode 31
Aired Jun 1, 2009
Paella Pain
Aaron, Sandra, and Julie face elimination and have to make paella.
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Episode 32
Aired Jun 2, 2009
Justine vs Guy Grossi
In the celebrity chef challenge, Justine competes with Guy Grossi from Florentino to see who can create the tastiest Rock Lobster salad.
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Episode 33
Aired Jun 3, 2009
Fishy Business
The remaining contestants head out onto the rough seas beyond Sydney Heads; they learn to fillet fish and tube squid.
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Episode 34
Aired Jun 4, 2009
The Great Bait Debate
The winning team enjoy a reward; the losing team must decide which of them will leave the competition.
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Episode 35
Aired Jun 5, 2009
Lemon Goodness
Lobster bisque; Tuscan vegetable soup; roast chicken with buttery potatoes; lemon diva cupcakes.
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Episode 36
Aired Jun 7, 2009
Double Trouble
The contestants are challenged with a taste test; the winning contestant gains an advantage in the competition.
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Episode 37
Aired Dec 31, 2014
Not So Sweet
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
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Episode 38
Aired May 10, 2011
Lucas vs Ben O'Donoghue
Lucas goes up against celebrity chef Ben O'Donoghue; he cooks a seared kangaroo with creamed corn dish.
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Episode 39
Aired May 11, 2011
Canapé Frenzy
With the remaining contestants split into two teams, they must compete to prepare 600 canapes for the exclusive launch of the Martini Club at the Observatory Hotel.
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Episode 40
Aired Jun 11, 2009
And Then There Were Seven
The losing team from the Martini Club challenge are made to catch their votes and eliminate one person from the competition.
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Episode 41
Aired Jun 12, 2009
Sweet Treats
Gary and George take over the kitchen for a night of cooking lessons; they demonstrate how to prepare fetta blini and vanilla ice cream.
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Episode 42
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Hits and Misses
The contestants face another mystery box; they must create a dish out of kingfish, pineapple, rum, coconut and sweet potato.
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Episode 43
Aired Jun 15, 2009
Terrine Trauma
The contestants each have to make a smoked salmon terrine and hazelnut salad in 90 minutes.
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Episode 44
Aired May 13, 2011
Justine vs Matt Moran
One contestant goes head to head against Aria's celebrity chef Matt Moran; both of them prepare a poached pear tart.
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Episode 45
Aired Jun 17, 2009
Wedding Challenge
The competitors face a great challenge as they cater for a wedding with only 24 hours notice, and discover the wedding will take place on a boat.
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Episode 46
Aired Jun 18, 2009
Grain Pain
Sam and Poh are given the taste challenge, and must identify the ingredients in a minestrone; the first wrong answer means elimination.
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Episode 47
Aired Jun 19, 2009
Cocktail Hour
Gary and George provide the remaining contestants with feedback on their efforts, and demonstrate how to make king fish skewers, baklava, raspberry flan, and piña colada.
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Episode 48
Aired Jun 22, 2010
Hello Hong Kong!
The final five contestants head to Hong Kong for the week; they arrive in Hong Kong to be greeted by a Chinese dragon and the judges at the Langham place hotel where they will stay in the pent house.
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Episode 49
Aired Jun 22, 2009
Old Faces Return
Contestants Andre, Justine and Julie are taken to Lamma Island, near Hong Kong, to visit a local fishing village, where they compete with a guest chef.
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Episode 50
Aired Jun 23, 2010
Truffletastic!
As the winner of the Lamma Island challenge, Julie will face off against celebrity chef Donovan Cooke's top apprentice, Pak, in a Hong Kong style cook-off.
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Episode 51
Aired Jun 24, 2009
Battle of the Sexes
Men and women compete against each other in the Hong Kong Super Challenge, which takes both teams on a trek across the city to find fresh ingredients to recreate a three-course menu.
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Episode 52
Aired Dec 31, 2014
Sweet and Sour
Pressure Test & Elimination. Bottom Justine & Julie face the Pressure test. They each have to make a Sweet & Sour Duck Stir Fry in 30 minutes.
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Episode 52
Aired Jun 25, 2010
California Week: Team Challenge
Amateur cooks from around Australia compete in a series of unique challenges judged by culinary experts and world famous chefs.
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Episode 53
Aired Jun 26, 2009
Show and Tell
Gary and George showcase braised pork belly and scallops, fried rice, pizza, and lemon and date scones.
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Episode 54
Aired Jun 28, 2010
Love Is in the Air
Mystery box challenge; the contestants have 30 minutes to make their own dish, using some or all of the ingredients.
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Episode 55
Aired Jun 28, 2009
Vision Quest
The contestants put together their very own dream menus and compete without the threat of elimination.
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Episode 56
Aired May 24, 2011
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Andre, as winner of the Romance Invention challenge, faces Celeb Chef Emmanual Stroobant.
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Episode 57
Aired May 24, 2011
All at Sea
Offsite challenge on the Navy ship; the remaining four contestants are joined by judges' choice returning contestants to cater for the crew of HMAS Kanimbla.
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Episode 58
Aired Jul 1, 2009
Thyme Out
Sam and Tom, as the bottom two from the navy challenge, now face a taste off in which they need to identify the ingredients in a moussaka.
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Episode 59
Aired Jul 2, 2009
Shanks and Soufflés
The final eight are treated to a meal cooked by the judges after an intense week of losing one contestant and gaining three back, all within 24 hours.
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Episode 60
Aired May 25, 2011
Christmas in July
In the mystery box challenge, the remaining contestants choose from an array of ingredients, and then must create their own unique sausage.
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Episode 61
Aired Jul 4, 2009
Macaroon Madness
Andre, Poh, Sam and Chris face one of the most tricky pressure tests, yet they must make a vanilla panacotta with macaroons.
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Episode 62
Aired Jul 7, 2010
Julie vs Adrian Richardson
It's the final celeb chef challenge and Julie as winner of the Christmas in July challenge faces celeb chef Adrian Richardson; they both cook a stuffed loin of saltbush lamb with pommes gallete and a beetroot glaze.
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Episode 63
Aired Jul 6, 2009
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
The remaining five contestants prepare for a challenge cooking for some of the pioneers of food in Australia; they each have to come up with their own menus and make five identical dishes for their guests.
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Episode 64
Aired Jul 9, 2010
Tates Test
Chris and Andre, as the bottom two from the Elder Statesman challenge, face a taste off.
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Episode 65
Aired Jul 10, 2010
Winter Warmers
Contestants assemble at MCK and Gary and George teach them; Julia and Lucas join once again; Lucas teaches a dish; contestants learn about things that they could have all done better in the past challenges.
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Episode 66
Aired Jul 12, 2010
Finals Fever
The top six scramble to buy their ingredients and get cooking; there are three soups, an omelete, salmon, and a roti; Julia wins best dish and chooses goat as the key ingredient for the Greek themed invention challenge.
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Episode 67
Aired Jul 13, 2010
Pie Wars
The contestants have to make two pies, one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
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Episode 68
Aired Jul 14, 2010
Poh's Advantage
Poh picks the theme and core ingredients of today's invention test, in which the contestants must create a two-course meal to impress Gary, George, Matt and special guest judge Matt Moran.
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Episode 69
Aired Jul 15, 2010
No Piece of Cake
Amateur cooks from around Australia compete in a series of unique challenges judged by culinary experts and world famous chefs.
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Episode 70
Aired Jul 16, 2010
And Then There Were Two
Amateur cooks from around Australia compete in a series of unique challenges judged by culinary experts and world famous chefs.
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Episode 71
Aired Jul 17, 2010
The Tables Are Turned
The top 20 "Masterchef" finalists return to the MCK for their final masterclass; George and Gary catch up with some of the contestants to see what they have been up too.
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Episode 72
Aired Jul 19, 2009
The Grand Finale
Julie and Poh battle it out in a three round final; all elimiated contestants return to watch and cheer on the final; round one is a taste test; on round two they cook off in an invention test with chicken.
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