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MasterChef Australia

MasterChef Australia
★ 7.1/10•2009•1h 15m•TV-14•Reality
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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.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime1h 15m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 27, 2009

Episodes

Episode 1 - Sydney SizzlesE145m

Sydney Sizzles

The auditions begin!

Apr 27, 2009

Episode 2 - Audition 2E247m

Audition 2

Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

Apr 28, 2009

Episode 3 - Audition 3E347m

Audition 3

Melbourne

Apr 29, 2009

Episode 4 - Top 50 (1) - Taste TestE447m

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

Episode 5 - Top 50 (2) - Fish Market FrenzyE525m

Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

May 1, 2009

Episode 6 - The Top 20 RevealedE671m

The Top 20 Revealed

The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed

May 3, 2009

Episode 7 - 20 Ways with ChickenE747m

20 Ways with Chicken

The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge

May 4, 2009

Episode 8 - Sam And The SausageE824m

Sam And The Sausage

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

May 5, 2009

Episode 9 - Sushi StressE945m

Sushi Stress

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

May 6, 2009

Episode 10 - The First CutE1024m

The First Cut

Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate

May 7, 2009

Episode 11 - Cooking With The MastersE1124m

Cooking With The Masters

Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.

May 8, 2009

Episode 12 - Rabbit SeasonE1247m

Rabbit Season

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

May 10, 2009

Episode 13 - The Tarte Tatin TestE1344m

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

Episode 14 - Brent vs BoetzE1424m

Brent vs Boetz

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

May 12, 2009

Episode 15 - Banquet WarsE1546m

Banquet Wars

The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.

May 13, 2009

Episode 16 - A Blow for BrentE1623m

A Blow for Brent

Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination

May 14, 2009

Episode 17 - Class Is InE1742m

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

Episode 18 - Julia's Divine DumplingsE1846m

Julia's Divine Dumplings

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

May 17, 2009

Episode 19 - Attack of the Killer SquidE1946m

Attack of the Killer Squid

Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.

May 18, 2009

Episode 20 - Julia and the DuckE2024m

Julia and the Duck

The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.

May 19, 2009

Episode 21 - Aisle PanicE2145m

Aisle Panic

A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.

May 20, 2009

Episode 22 - An Emotional EliminationE2223m

An Emotional Elimination

The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.

May 21, 2009

Episode 23 - Soufflés and Stir-friesE2342m

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

Episode 24 - The Steaks are RaisedE2446m

The Steaks are Raised

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

May 24, 2009

Episode 25 - Sweet SuccessE2545m

Sweet Success

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

May 25, 2009

Episode 26 - Chris vs Alex HerbertE2624m

Chris vs Alex Herbert

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

May 26, 2009

Episode 27 - Feeding FrenzyE2746m

Feeding Frenzy

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

May 27, 2009

Episode 28 - Kate's Tough DecisionE2824m

Kate's Tough Decision

The team captain has the final say as to who should go.

May 28, 2009

Episode 29 - The Perfect ChipE2942m

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

Episode 30 - Best of BritishE3046m

Best of British

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

May 31, 2009

Episode 31 - Paella PainE3146m

Paella Pain

Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.

Jun 1, 2009

Episode 32 - Justine vs Guy GrossiE3224m

Justine vs Guy Grossi

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Jun 2, 2009

Episode 33 - Fishy BusinessE3346m

Fishy Business

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

Jun 3, 2009

Episode 34 - The Great Bait DebateE3424m

The Great Bait Debate

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Jun 4, 2009

Episode 35 - Lemon GoodnessE3545m

Lemon Goodness

Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.

Jun 5, 2009

Episode 36 - Double TroubleE3646m

Double Trouble

Invention Test 5

Jun 7, 2009

Episode 37 - Not So SweetE3746m

Not So Sweet

Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.

Jun 8, 2009

Episode 38 - Lucas vs Ben O’DonoghueE3823m

Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Jun 9, 2009

Episode 39 - Canape FrenzyE3945m

Canape Frenzy

Martini Club Team Challenge

Jun 10, 2009

Episode 40 - And Then There Were SevenE4024m

And Then There Were Seven

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

Jun 11, 2009

Episode 41 - Sweet TreatsE4146m

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

Episode 42 - Hits and MissesE4246m

Hits and Misses

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

Jun 14, 2009

Episode 43 - Terrine TraumaE4346m

Terrine Trauma

Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.

Jun 15, 2009

Episode 44 - Justine vs Matt MoranE4424m

Justine vs Matt Moran

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

Jun 16, 2009

Episode 45 - Here Comes the BrideE4569m

Here Comes the Bride

The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Jun 17, 2009

Episode 46 - Grain PainE4623m

Grain Pain

Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.

Jun 18, 2009

Episode 47 - Cocktail HourE4745m

Cocktail Hour

Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart

Jun 19, 2009

Episode 48 - Hello Hong Kong!E4846m

Hello Hong Kong!

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Jun 21, 2009

Episode 49 - Old Faces ReturnE4945m

Old Faces Return

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

Jun 22, 2009

Episode 50 - Truffletastic!E5024m

Truffletastic!

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

Jun 23, 2009

Episode 51 - Battle of the SexesE5169m

Battle of the Sexes

Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

Jun 24, 2009

Episode 52 - Sweet and SourE5224m

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

Episode 53 - Show and TellE5345m

Show and Tell

Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones

Jun 26, 2009

Episode 54 - Love is in the AirE5446m

Love is in the Air

Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme

Jun 28, 2009

Episode 55 - Vision QuestE5546m

Vision Quest

The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

Jun 29, 2009

Episode 56 - Andre vs Emmanuel StroobantE5624m

Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

Jun 30, 2009

Episode 57 - All at SeaE5745m

All at Sea

HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition

Jul 1, 2009

Episode 58 - Thyme OutE5823m

Thyme Out

Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

Jul 2, 2009

Episode 59 - Shanks and SoufflésE5945m

Shanks and Soufflés

Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta

Jul 3, 2009

Episode 60 - Christmas in JulyE6047m

Christmas in July

The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

Jul 5, 2009

Episode 61 - Macaroon MadnessE6147m

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

Episode 62 - Julie vs Adrian RichardsonE6224m

Julie vs Adrian Richardson

Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

Jul 7, 2009

Episode 63 - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?E6348m

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

Episode 64 - Taste TestE6423m

Taste Test

Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry

Jul 9, 2009

Episode 65 - Winter WarmersE6546m

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

Episode 66 - Finals FeverE6649m

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

Episode 67 - Pie WarsE6747m

Pie Wars

Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.

Jul 13, 2009

Episode 68 - Poh's AdvantageE6848m

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

Episode 69 - No Piece of CakeE6947m

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

Episode 70 - And Then There Were TwoE7075m

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

Episode 71 - The Tables Are TurnedE7145m

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

Episode 72 - The Grand FinaleE7291m

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

Actors

Andy Allen

Himself - Judge & Host

Poh Ling Yeow

Poh Ling Yeow

Herself - Judge & Host

Jean-Christophe Novelli

Himself - Judge & Host

Sofia Levin

Sofia Levin

Herself - Judge & Host

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