MasterChef Australia

MasterChef Australia is a Logie Award-winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and…

TV-14 • Reality • Series • 2009 • 18 seasons

Start watching: S1 E1

Starring: Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli

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Created by: Franc Roddam

Season

S1 E1 - Sydney Sizzles
The auditions begin!
Apr 27, 2009 • 45m
S1 E2 - Audition 2
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Apr 28, 2009 • 47m
S1 E3 - Audition 3
Melbourne
Apr 29, 2009 • 47m
S1 E4 - Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
In the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.
Apr 30, 2009 • 47m
S1 E5 - Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
May 1, 2009 • 25m
S1 E6 - The Top 20 Revealed
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
May 3, 2009 • 1h 11m
S1 E7 - 20 Ways with Chicken
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
May 4, 2009 • 47m
S1 E8 - Sam And The Sausage
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
May 5, 2009 • 24m
S1 E9 - Sushi Stress
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
May 6, 2009 • 45m
S1 E10 - The First Cut
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
May 7, 2009 • 24m
S1 E11 - Cooking With The Masters
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
May 8, 2009 • 24m
S1 E12 - Rabbit Season
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
May 10, 2009 • 47m
S1 E13 - The Tarte Tatin Test
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
May 11, 2009 • 44m
S1 E14 - Brent vs Boetz
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
May 12, 2009 • 24m
S1 E15 - Banquet Wars
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
May 13, 2009 • 46m
S1 E16 - A Blow for Brent
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
May 14, 2009 • 23m
S1 E17 - Class Is In
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
May 15, 2009 • 42m
S1 E18 - Julia's Divine Dumplings
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
May 17, 2009 • 46m
S1 E19 - Attack of the Killer Squid
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
May 18, 2009 • 46m
S1 E20 - Julia and the Duck
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
May 19, 2009 • 24m
S1 E21 - Aisle Panic
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
May 20, 2009 • 45m
S1 E22 - An Emotional Elimination
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
May 21, 2009 • 23m
S1 E23 - Soufflés and Stir-fries
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
May 22, 2009 • 42m
S1 E24 - The Steaks are Raised
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
May 24, 2009 • 46m
S1 E25 - Sweet Success
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
May 25, 2009 • 45m
S1 E26 - Chris vs Alex Herbert
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
May 26, 2009 • 24m
S1 E27 - Feeding Frenzy
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
May 27, 2009 • 46m
S1 E28 - Kate's Tough Decision
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
May 28, 2009 • 24m
S1 E29 - The Perfect Chip
Masterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach
May 29, 2009 • 42m
S1 E30 - Best of British
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
May 31, 2009 • 46m
S1 E31 - Paella Pain
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Jun 1, 2009 • 46m
S1 E32 - Justine vs Guy Grossi
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Jun 2, 2009 • 24m
S1 E33 - Fishy Business
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
Jun 3, 2009 • 46m
S1 E34 - The Great Bait Debate
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Jun 4, 2009 • 24m
S1 E35 - Lemon Goodness
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Jun 5, 2009 • 45m
S1 E36 - Double Trouble
Invention Test 5
Jun 7, 2009 • 46m
S1 E37 - Not So Sweet
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Jun 8, 2009 • 46m
S1 E38 - Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Jun 9, 2009 • 23m
S1 E39 - Canape Frenzy
Martini Club Team Challenge
Jun 10, 2009 • 45m
S1 E40 - And Then There Were Seven
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Jun 11, 2009 • 24m
S1 E41 - Sweet Treats
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Jun 12, 2009 • 46m
S1 E42 - Hits and Misses
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
Jun 14, 2009 • 46m
S1 E43 - Terrine Trauma
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Jun 15, 2009 • 46m
S1 E44 - Justine vs Matt Moran
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
Jun 16, 2009 • 24m
S1 E45 - Here Comes the Bride
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
Jun 17, 2009 • 1h 9m
S1 E46 - Grain Pain
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Jun 18, 2009 • 23m
S1 E47 - Cocktail Hour
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Jun 19, 2009 • 45m
S1 E48 - Hello Hong Kong!
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
Jun 21, 2009 • 46m
S1 E49 - Old Faces Return
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
Jun 22, 2009 • 45m
S1 E50 - Truffletastic!
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
Jun 23, 2009 • 24m
S1 E51 - Battle of the Sexes
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
Jun 24, 2009 • 1h 9m
S1 E52 - Sweet and Sour
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
Jun 25, 2009 • 24m
S1 E53 - Show and Tell
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Jun 26, 2009 • 45m
S1 E54 - Love is in the Air
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Jun 28, 2009 • 46m
S1 E55 - Vision Quest
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
Jun 29, 2009 • 46m
S1 E56 - Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
Jun 30, 2009 • 24m
S1 E57 - All at Sea
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
Jul 1, 2009 • 45m
S1 E58 - Thyme Out
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Jul 2, 2009 • 23m
S1 E59 - Shanks and Soufflés
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Jul 3, 2009 • 45m
S1 E60 - Christmas in July
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
Jul 5, 2009 • 47m
S1 E61 - Macaroon Madness
Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
Jul 6, 2009 • 47m
S1 E62 - Julie vs Adrian Richardson
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
Jul 7, 2009 • 24m
S1 E63 - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Matt Preston's Formal Dinner Challenge - The contestants had to cook for a dinner party hosted by Matt Preston for four leaders of the Australian food industry, Armando Percuoco, Margaret Fulton, Jacques Reymond and Cheong Liew. The five of them assessed the contestants' dishes, with the two worst performers being nominated for elimination
Jul 8, 2009 • 48m
S1 E64 - Taste Test
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
Jul 9, 2009 • 23m
S1 E65 - Winter Warmers
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
Jul 10, 2009 • 46m
S1 E66 - Finals Fever
Invention Test 9 - In the first challenge of the Finals Week, the contestants were asked to cook a meal under ten dollars using ingredients bought from the pantry that was converted into a supermarket
Jul 12, 2009 • 49m
S1 E67 - Pie Wars
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Jul 13, 2009 • 47m
S1 E68 - Poh's Advantage
Elimination Challenge 2 - As Poh had won the pie challenge she designated Malaysian as the theme and picked coconut cream and ling fish for the core ingredients. The contestants had 90 minutes to make two courses.
Jul 14, 2009 • 48m
S1 E69 - No Piece of Cake
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
Jul 15, 2009 • 47m
S1 E70 - And Then There Were Two
Elimination Challenge 4 - The final elimination round before the final saw the contestants cooking the dishes they would include in self-authored recipe books with cookbook writer Donna Hay acting as the guest judge
Jul 16, 2009 • 1h 15m
S1 E71 - The Tables Are Turned
Masterclass Reunion - The Top 20 contestants were reunited in the final Masterclass and revealed what they have been up to since leaving the show. Poh and Julie also challenged George and Gary to a Mystery Box Challenge.
Jul 17, 2009 • 45m
S1 E72 - The Grand Finale
Finale Night - Poh and Julie competed against each other in three rounds consisting of a Taste Test, an Invention Test and a Pressure Test. Points would be earned for each test, with the winner decided based on the final tally after the three tests.
Jul 19, 2009 • 1h 31m

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MasterChef Australia

MasterChef Australia is a Logie Award-winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network Ten.

TV-14 • Reality • TV Series • 2009

Cast

Andy AllenHimself - Judge & Host
Poh Ling YeowHerself - Judge & Host
Jean-Christophe NovelliHimself - Judge & Host
Sofia LevinHerself - Judge & Host

Details

Genre: Reality
First aired: Apr 27, 2009
Last aired