Episode 1
Aired Jan 30, 2017
Damo & Caz
Married couple Damo and Caz are determined to impress the mainlanders.
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Episode 2
Aired Jan 31, 2017
David & Betty
David and Betty are a team from Sydney who aim to combine intriguing flavors and a tattoo theme to win over their diners.
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Episode 3
Aired Feb 1, 2017
Karen & Ros
Karen and Ros are midwives from Melbourne, Australia, who invite diners to a surprising instant restaurant.
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Episode 4
Aired Feb 5, 2017
Bek & Ash
Bek and Ash run a music festival-inspired instant restaurant; these roommates are brimming with confidence, but a good time descends into chaos as some reveal their dark side.
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Episode 5
Aired Feb 6, 2017
Tim & Kyle
Pub mates Tim and Kyle run a boy's backyard-inspired instant restaurant in Adelaide, and are ready to make their mark; but on the sidelines, it's anything but a friendly game.
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Episode 6
Aired Feb 7, 2017
Amy & Tyson
The final instant restaurant of group one, hosted by two serious siblings from Brisbane, Amy and Tyson; they've got the brains to be the best but the pressure to deliver a winner could blow it; a surprise twist is revealed.
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Episode 7
Aired Feb 8, 2017
Sudden Death Cook-Off
Being the two bottom scoring teams from round one, David and Betty along with Bek and Ash face off in a sudden death cook-off; the lower scoring team is eliminated.
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Episode 8
Aired Feb 12, 2017
Albert & Dave
The group two contenders include sisters Kelsey and Amanda, seafood lovers Josh and Amy, brothers Albert and Dave, ambitious newlyweds Alyse and Matt, foodie friends Della and Tully and married hipsters Court and Duncan.
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Episode 9
Aired Feb 13, 2017
Kelsey & Amanda
Sisters Kelsey and Amanda are like kids in a candy store bringing sweets to the competition; the most controversial comment of the season to date.
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Episode 10
Aired Feb 14, 2017
Courtney & Duncan
The instant restaurant of married Melbourne hipsters Court and Duncan; the food is amazing and the table talk is too hot to handle.
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Episode 11
Aired Feb 15, 2017
Josh & Amy
The instant restaurant of Broome seafood lovers Josh and Amy; they believe they've got the skills to chart a course for success but it's not all smooth sailing.
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Episode 12
Aired Feb 19, 2017
Della & Tully
The hobo boho instant restaurant of Brisbane foodie friends Della and Tully, who are favourites to serve up success; some aren't out to taste love as desperation sets in.
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Episode 13
Aired Feb 20, 2017
Alyse & Matt
Newlywed Alyse and Matt go all out on their night.
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Episode 14
Aired Feb 21, 2017
Sudden Death Cook-Off 2
The second team to be eliminated is determined.
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Episode 15
Aired Feb 22, 2017
Mark & Chris
Mark and Chris have a footy-themed instant restaurant; judge Darren Robertson begins to heat things up.
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Episode 16
Aired Feb 26, 2017
Caitie & Demi
Best friends Catie and Demi bring some vogue chic to their night.
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Episode 17
Aired Feb 27, 2017
Lama & Sarah
Cousins, Lama and Sarah, open up their Lebanese-themed restaurant.
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Episode 18
Aired Feb 28, 2017
Brett & Marie
Brett and Marie open their family friendly restaurant.
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Episode 19
Aired Mar 1, 2017
Valerie & Courtney
Mother and daughter duo Valerie and Courtney unveil their secret weapon.
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Episode 20
Aired Mar 5, 2017
Mell & Cyn
Business partners Mell and Cyn open up their Wollongong restaurant.
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Episode 21
Aired Mar 6, 2017
Sudden Death Cook-Off 3
The bottom two teams from round three face off in a sudden death cook-off.
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Episode 22
Aired Mar 7, 2017
Kitchen HQ: Cookbook Challenge
The teams choose recipes from Pete's and Manu's cookbooks.
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Episode 23
Aired Mar 8, 2017
People's Choice 1: Beach BBQ Challenge
The teams prepare an easy-to-eat, on-the-go lunch for lifesavers and nippers.
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Episode 24
Aired Mar 12, 2017
Sudden Death Cook-Off 4
The two weakest teams from the beach BBQ challenge compete in a sudden death cook-off.
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Episode 25
Aired Mar 13, 2017
People's Choice 2: Baking for Bikers Challenge
The teams prepare food for the Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride for breast cancer to raise money for charity.
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Episode 26
Aired Mar 14, 2017
Sudden Death Cook-Off 5
Friends are forced to become foes in a devastating sudden death cook-off at Kitchen HQ; a tough battle awaits these teams who think of each other as family.
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Episode 27
Aired Mar 15, 2017
People's Choice 3: Canapé Challenge
Teams must deal with the elements as they cook canapes for cruise ship passengers; the team with the most votes will win "Passengers' Choice" and cruise safely through the next two eliminations.
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Episode 28
Aired Mar 19, 2017
Sudden Death Cook-Off 6
Stress on the high seas gets personal and the destiny of the two weakest teams from the cruise canape challenge will be decided on the high seas.
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Episode 29
Aired Mar 20, 2017
The remaining teams are in Melbourne for a tough challenge featuring guest judge Curtis Stone who helps decide the next two teams headed for sudden death at Kitchen Headquarters.
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Episode 30
Aired Mar 21, 2017
Sudden Death Cook-Off 7
Teams must create a meal and a sauce worth bottling for the grocery buying public; the team with the most votes will have their sauce produced, packaged and sold in supermarkets across Australia and also be safe from the next two eliminations.
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Episode 31
Aired Mar 22, 2017
People's Choice 5: Street Party Challenge
Each team cooks out of shipping container kitchens where they set up their original instant restaurants and the customers are the residents on the street. Each resident will eat at any of the restaurants and rate their meal out of ten.
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Episode 32
Aired Mar 26, 2017
Sudden Death Cook-Off 8
As the two weakest teams from the Street Party Challenge, Mark & Chris and Brett & Marie have to compete against each other in a Sudden Death Cook-Off, where one team will be eliminated. The winning team goes through to the Top 9.(75min)
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Episode 33
Aired Mar 27, 2017
Kitchen HQ: Finals Fast Track Challenge
Teams battle in a three-round fast-track challenge.
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Episode 34
Aired Mar 28, 2017
Valerie & Courtney 2
The teams unite for a super dinner party as eight teams join Manu and Pete at the one table for the first round of Ultimate Instant Restaurants, hosted by Valerie and Courtney.
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Episode 35
Aired Mar 29, 2017
May & Tyson 2
The teams unite for a super dinner party as eight teams join Manu and Pete at the one table for the second round of Ultimate Instant Restaurants, hosted by Amy and Tyson.
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Episode 36
Aired Apr 2, 2017
The Ultimate Instant Restaurant round continues as the third remaining team dishes up a pair of three-course meals.
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Episode 37
Aired Apr 3, 2017
Mark and Chris cook for the teams, Manu and Pete.
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Episode 38
Aired Apr 4, 2017
It's the fifth remaining team's turn to open their Ultimate Instant Restaurant.
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Episode 39
Aired Apr 5, 2017
A zesty prawn tart and a tangy tiramisu are on the menu as the sixth team take their turn in the Ultimate Instant Restaurant round.
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Episode 40
Aired Apr 6, 2017
Team seven heads into the Ultimate Instant Kitchen round, and hope for high scores.
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Episode 41
Aired Apr 17, 2017
The Seafood King and Queen are very confident in their abilities, but when things heat up in the kitchen, it may not turn out the way they think it will.
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Episode 42
Aired Apr 18, 2017
Quarter Final 1: Daily Dining Challenge
For the start of the Quarter Finals round, the remaining eight teams cook a breakfast dish against another team. Pete and Manu chose four teams to be safe. The remaining teams cook a lunch dish and the judges chose the two best teams to be safe.
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Episode 43
Aired Apr 19, 2017
Quarter Final 2: Trio Challenge
The remaining teams choose one type of meat and creat three different types of dishes using that particular rmeat.(75min)
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Episode 44
Aired Apr 23, 2017
Quarter Final 3: Master the Disaster Challenge
The six remaining teams face off in a redemption cook-off. In Round 1, teams are given a second chance to redeem themselves by mastering one of their biggest disasters throughout the competition. In Round 2, they have to cook a dish that best.
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Episode 45
Aired Apr 24, 2017
Quarter Final 4: Three Course Challenge
The five remaining teams faced off in a rapid cook-off. In Round 1, teams had to cook and serve a Three Course Meal within 90 minutes. The two weakest teams face off in Round 2, where they have to cook their signature dish, worthy of the.
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Episode 46
Aired Apr 25, 2017
The semi finals have arrived and two of the final four teams compete in a head-to-head cook-off with a place in the Grand Final at stake.
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Episode 47
Aired Apr 26, 2017
In the second semi-final round, the two remaining teams face off to secure the final spot.
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Episode 48
Aired Apr 30, 2017
It's the Grand Final, and the top two teams must cook a huge five-course meal with 20 plates per course; only one team can take home the $250,000 prize.
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