Episode 1
Aired May 7, 2023
Secret Weapon Dish
Special guest Jamie Oliver joins the judges as the contestants prepare for a season of secrets and surprises.
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Episode 2
Aired May 8, 2023
15 Minute Dish & Keeping Up With....
Jamie Oliver returns to present the contestants with two difficult challenges: a 15-minute meal and his mushroom and spinach rotolo.
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Episode 3
Aired May 9, 2023
Surprise Flavour Bomb
There's a catch to the flavor bombs that Jamie Oliver has left behind for the contestants to cook with; they will only be revealed 15 minutes into the cook and must be included in the dish.
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Episode 4
Aired May 10, 2023
Contestants must create the tastiest dish in 45 minutes using ingredients from Shannon Bennett's fridge. The winner then faces Hugh Allen of Vue de Monde to win an elusive immunity pin.
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Episode 5
Aired May 14, 2023
Childhood Ingredients
In the first elimination challenge of the season, the contestants must cook a dish from their favorite childhood memory.
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Episode 6
Aired May 15, 2023
Pohs Plus Mystery Box
Poh Ling Yeow presents the season's first mystery box challenge; the contestants must create a winning dish with basic staples and little other ingredients.
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Episode 7
Aired May 16, 2023
If the Choux Fits
Emelia Jackson, former MasterChef winner and the master of cooking desserts, shares some secret tips with the contestants; to save themselves from elimination, the contestants must make a dish using Emelia's choux pastry recipe.
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Episode 8
Aired May 17, 2023
Featured Ingredients Service Challenge
Two teams of cooks, aided by mentors Matt Sinclair and Sashi Cheliah, compete to prepare an entree and a main course dish for 30 diners in the first Service Challenge of the season.
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Episode 9
Aired May 18, 2023
Immunity Challenge: Darren Robertson
Contestants must turn Andy's spit-roasted chickens into an incredible dish, with the winner cooking off for an immunity pin against Three Blue Ducks chef Darren Robertson.
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Episode 10
Aired May 21, 2023
Julie Goodwin Seafood Stew Elimination Challenge
The contestants taste Julie Goodwin's seafood stew and identify the ingredients; those who guess incorrectly whip up a dish to avoid elimination, using only the items in Julie's recipe.
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Episode 11
Aired May 22, 2023
Biggest Box Ever
The greatest Mystery Box in the history of MasterChef is unveiled during Big Week; contestants must think outside the box to win the round.
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Episode 12
Aired May 23, 2023
Lamington Tower
Three contestants try to replicate Eddie Stewart's Tokyo Lamington Tower, featuring Snickers, strawberry matcha, charcoal pumpkin and yuzu curd meringue flavors.
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Episode 13
Aired May 24, 2023
Grazeland Service
The contestants learn that their service challenge will take place outside.
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Episode 14
Aired May 25, 2023
Immunity Challenge: Sergio Perera
The winning team from the Grazeland service challenge enters the kitchen; Declan, Cath, Robbie, Phil, Amy, Grace, and Adi are greeted by wrapped presents.
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Episode 15
Aired May 28, 2023
Overnight Success
The chefs begin a two-day challenge, on the first day, they have 45 minutes to marinate the base of their dish and develop the flavor; the next day, after 14 hours, they have one hour to finish their dishes.
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Episode 16
Aired May 29, 2023
Cereal Mystery Box Challenge
The contestants learn about the Nostalgia Week challenge.
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Episode 17
Aired May 30, 2023
Pressure Test: Donato Toce's Messinetta
Guest chef Donato Toce unveils his Viennetta ice cream cake; the chefs in the stress test must keep their cool to recreate the nostalgic dessert, otherwise they risk having to leave the kitchen.
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Episode 18
Aired May 31, 2023
Chinese Restaurant Service
Two teams try to create a banquet at a suburban Chinese restaurant, seeking a chance at immunity as they present their plates to the judges.
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Episode 19
Aired Jun 1, 2023
Immunity Challenge: Gabriel Gaté
The contestants arrive to find Shannon Bennett giving a demonstration on how to flambé; each dish in the first round must contain a flambéed element.
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Episode 20
Aired Jun 4, 2023
Aussie Classic Elimination Challenge
The contestants take a trip down memory lane with a '70s-themed dinner party, where a little fermented curd does the trick; the culinary time travel leads to a tearful farewell.
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Episode 21
Aired Jun 5, 2023
3 Vs 3 Box
It's home cooks vs. pro cooks in a culinary smackdown; the gloves are off as three contenders go toe-to-toe with Jacqui Challinor and her Nomad Restaurant warriors.
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Episode 22
Aired Jun 6, 2023
Pressure Test: Khanh Nguyen's Three-Course Meal
Three guest chefs from Nu Nu Restaurant in Palm Cove compete against three MasterChef contestants in a Pressure Test.
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Episode 23
Aired Jun 7, 2023
Non-Verbal Relay Team Challenge
Contestants go head-to-head with professional chefs in classic challenges; only six contestants remain; contestants Adi, Cath and Declan face off against decorated chef Louis Tikram and his team.
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Episode 24
Aired Jun 8, 2023
Ingredients or Time Invention Test
Brent, Theo and Rue have their chance to cook, going head-to-head with the team from Melbourne's newest culinary hotspot.
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Episode 25
Aired Jun 11, 2023
Rick Stein Travel Elimination Challenge
Home cooks wade into treacherous waters as global seafood superstar Rick Stein brings his best squid game.
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Episode 26
Aired Jun 12, 2023
John Dory Mystery Box Challenge
The remaining contestants are joined by the iconic culinary figure Josh Niland.
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Episode 27
Aired Jun 13, 2023
Pressure Test: Luke Nguyen's No Recipe Beef Pho
Adi, Theo and Grace walk into the kitchen ready to face their Pressure Test; the contestants are joined by culinary icon Luke Nguyen.
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Episode 28
Aired Jun 14, 2023
Root Vegetable Service Challenge
A Team Service Challenge, with Curtis Stone running the pass.
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Episode 29
Aired Jun 15, 2023
Condiment Challenge
Curtis Stone returns to the MasterChef kitchen; Adi, Rue, Ralph, Rhiannon and Brent arrive for a two-round immunity challenge.
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Episode 30
Aired Jun 18, 2023
The contestants are joined by guest judge Maggie Beer.
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Episode 31
Aired Jun 19, 2023
Surprise Mystery Box Challenge
The contestants must create a dish with an unexpected element to surprise the judges.
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Episode 32
Aired Jun 20, 2023
Pressure Test: Nelly Robinson's Mr McGregor Garden
Ralph, Malissa, and Rhiannon undergo a Pressure Test and try to avoid elimination.
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Episode 33
Aired Jun 21, 2023
Temple of Boom Service Challenge
The contestants go head-to-head in a Greek service challenge at the National Gallery of Victoria's Temple of Boom.
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Episode 34
Aired Jun 22, 2023
Beat the Chef
The contenders compete to win immunity from the upcoming elimination.
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Episode 35
Aired Jun 25, 2023
Colours Elimination Challenge
It's a color palette for the palate with a pearl of a taste test to set the tone; the contestants must prepare an elimination dish that highlights one chosen color.
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Episode 36
Aired Jun 26, 2023
The contestants must cook a dish using all the ingredients in the Everything Box.
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Episode 37
Aired Jun 27, 2023
Pressure Test: Clare Smyth's Beef and Oyster
The judges reveal that today will be a marathon, not a sprint, with the three cooks given five hours to complete the dish.
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Episode 38
Aired Jun 28, 2023
The contestants are out on the farm and must forage from the plentiful produce to pick an ingredient to feature in a course.
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Episode 39
Aired Jun 29, 2023
The remaining contestants compete for the final Immunity Pin of the season.
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Episode 40
Aired Jul 2, 2023
The contestants are joined by pastry chef Kirsten Tibballs.
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Episode 41
Aired Jul 3, 2023
A Mystery Box challenge using the Perino tomatoes plus at least two fresh ingredients.
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Episode 42
Aired Jul 4, 2023
All Saints Estate Time Auction Challenge
The contestants take a road trip to regional Victoria.
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Episode 43
Aired Jul 5, 2023
Continuing on their Victorian road trip, the contestants find themselves in Cactus Country; a battle for the last spot in the immunity challenge.
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Episode 44
Aired Jul 6, 2023
Murtoa Stick Shed Immunity Service Challenge
The contestants arrive at Stick Shed in Murtoa and participate in an immunity challenge.
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Episode 45
Aired Jul 9, 2023
Anchovies & Dijon Mustard Duel Elimination Challenge
Contestants go head to head against each other in pairs and are given a set amount of time to cook a dish featuring either anchovies or Dijon mustard, with the bottom two competing to remain in the competition.
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Episode 46
Aired Jul 10, 2023
Family Mystery Box Challenge
The top four face a mystery box with a big prize attached; the winner is guaranteed the first spot in the semi-final, and it's emotional when the competitors lift their lids.
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Episode 47
Aired Jul 11, 2023
Pressure Test: Peter Gilmore's No Recipe XO Squid
The remaining three are pitted against each other in a bid to claim the other two places; entering the kitchen, they discover that the pressure test is set by Peter Gilmore.
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Episode 48
Aired Jul 12, 2023
Keeping Up with Curtis Stone Challenge
The top three arrive to find the kitchen set up for a cook-along; the challenge represents the gateway to the semi-final, with a sizeable advantage up for grabs.
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Episode 49
Aired Jul 13, 2023
Semi-Finals: Service Challenge
The top three enter to find the kitchen decked out for a service challenge, and there is just one cook standing between them and the final.
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Episode 50
Aired May 24, 2024
Grand Finale
That gold trophy is finally within reach; the Grand Finale of MasterChef.
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Episode 50
Aired Jul 16, 2023
It's Grand Finale day; the final two contestants enter the kitchen for the ultimate challenge; at the end of today, one of them will have won $250,000 and the title of MasterChef Australia 2023.
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