MasterChef Australia

Season 1

TV-14

A few dozen home chefs battle it out in the Masterchef Kitchen to earn the best chef title, judged by top Australian chefs.

Where to Watch Season 1

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72 Episodes

Sydney Sizzles
E1
Sydney SizzlesThe auditions begin!
Audition 2
E2
Audition 2Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Audition 3
E3
Audition 3Melbourne
Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
E4
Top 50 (1) - Taste TestIn 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.
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
E5
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market FrenzyContestants are brought to Sydney's famous fish markets where their task is to prepare a two course seafood meal in just 2 hours. However that time must also be used to shop for ingredients and make their way back to the kitchen.
The Top 20 Revealed
E6
The Top 20 RevealedMasterChef Australia is an Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network 10. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston served as the show's main judges until 2019.
20 Ways with Chicken
E7
20 Ways with ChickenMasterChef Australia is an Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network 10. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston served as the show's main judges until 2019.
Sam And The Sausage
E8
Sam And The SausageCelebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
Sushi Stress
E9
Sushi StressSam was given captainship of the Blue Team for winning the Invention Test and chose Sandra as the captain of the Red Team. Sam chose, Kate, Josh, Lucas, Poh, Julia, Melissa, Nic, Michelle and Brent, while Sandra chose Chris, Tom, Julie, Justine, Tom, Geni, Aaron, Andre and Linda. Winner: Red Team.
The First Cut
E10
The First CutHaving lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate. Michelle considered voting out Sam as a strategic move, but chose to vote out Kate, and Kate chose to vote out Michelle, and Melissa chose to vote out Nic for their lack of assistance, but the majority of the team decided to vote out Melissa as she "can't even chop."
Cooking With The Masters
E11
Cooking With The MastersMasterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
Rabbit Season
E12
Rabbit SeasonInvention Test 1 - Italian theme
The Tarte Tatin Test
E13
The Tarte Tatin TestJulie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test. They were asked to make a tarte tatin (apple tart) using a basic recipe with Julie's being deemed the best. The judges criticized Aaron for "running before he could walk" but ultimately chose Linda to be eliminated as besides her poor dish, she proved too inconsistent.
Brent vs Boetz
E14
Brent vs BoetzMartin Boetz beat Brent cooking the signature longrain dish of eggnet, pork, prawns, and cucumber relish, Brent receiving 1 hour 15 minutes to make it while Boetz had 45 minutes and spent the first half-hour of Brent's allotted time helping Brent because he "hates to see someone stressing when it's unnecessary." The judges gave Brent's dish 6/6/5 and Boetz's dish 8/8/9 out of ten.
Banquet Wars
E15
Banquet WarsBrent was given captainship of the blue team for winning the invention test and chose Geni as the captain of the red team. Brent chose Sam, Trevor, Josh, Lucas, Kate, Julia, Michelle, and Aaron, and Geni chose Chris, Tom, Justine, Andre, Poh, Julie, and Sandra. Winner: red team.
A Blow for Brent
E16
A Blow for BrentThe blue team, headed by Brent, faced elimination. Chris was criticised by Curtis Stone for overcooking the salmon and Brent for lacking organisation. In the end, while Brent voting Aaron out, the blue team decided to vote out their leader Brent, as they believed his poor direction let them down.
Class Is In
E17
Class Is InPoached egg salad with tomato tea (consommé), roast saddle of rabbit with white bean puree, ricotta tortellini, eton mess. The chefs expressed surprise that Brent had been voted off. Calombaris said, "Interesting. Really interesting."
Julia's Divine Dumplings
E18
Julia's Divine DumplingsInvention Test 2 - Chinese theme
Attack of the Killer Squid
E19
Attack of the Killer SquidMichelle, Sam and Kate had to follow a basic recipe to cook chargrilled, stuffed squid in their challenge. Despite not having the time to cook her squid, Kate managed to produce the best of the three. Michelle's was deemed worse than Sam's and she was sent packing.
Julia and the Duck
E20
Julia and the DuckJulia beats Peter Evans preparing tea-smoked duck breast with ravioli with water chestnut, pear, and duck liver with blood orange sauce, spinach, and crispy fried ginger. The judges give Julia 9/9/9 and Peter 8/8/8 out of 10 and Julia leaves the competition, guaranteed of a spot in finals week, and Peter Evans offers her mentoring in his kitchen while the rest of the competition continues.
Aisle Panic
E21
Aisle PanicJudges choose the team captains: Red team Chris and Blue team Kate. Kate picks Sam, Trevor, Justine, Tom, Lucas, Sandra, and Chris picks Josh, Andre, Poh, Julie, Aaron, and Geni. Challenge is a three-course meal in one hour using a limited pantry and with extra team members George and Gary, to be served to Matt Preston and fellow food critics Simon Thomsen and Larissa Dubecki. Winner: Blue Team.
An Emotional Elimination
E22
An Emotional EliminationAt elimination, most of the team feel that Josh's abilities were inadequate and believe that he was the main flaw in determining their loss. Almost all the team, with the exception of Julie voting for Geni and Josh himself voting for Aaron, vote for Josh, sending him home.
Soufflés and Stir-fries
E23
Soufflés and Stir-friesMasterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
The Steaks are Raised
E24
The Steaks are RaisedThe contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
Sweet Success
E25
Sweet SuccessTrevor, Sam and Tom make a Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and Almond Praline from a provided recipe. There are only minor flaws in each, but overall Tom's is deemed the best. The judges choose to spare Sam and Trevor as the differences between the dishes are too trivial.
Chris vs Alex Herbert
E26
Chris vs Alex HerbertChris competes with Alex Herbert of Bird Cow Fish making one of her signature dishes, Potato Gnocchi with Sauteed Prawns in a Burnt Butter Sauce. He has an hour and forty-five minutes, she has an hour and fifteen. The judges give Chris 7/8/6 and Alex 8/9/8 out of ten. Winner: Alex Herbert.
Feeding Frenzy
E27
Feeding FrenzyToday's challenge sees both teams with a $750 budget. Red team made lamb skewers with yogurt sauce, aroncini balls, toffee apples, caramelized pineapple skewers. Blue team made lamb kofta with yogurt relish and mushroom risotto.
Kate's Tough Decision
E28
Kate's Tough DecisionAt elimination, Sandra and Kate both receive an equal number of three votes, Sandra for her service and Kate for her lack of cooking skills and leadership qualities. Kate being the team leader decides to vote herself out to pursue a pastry apprenticeship outside MasterChef.
The Perfect Chip
E29
The Perfect ChipMasterclass 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
Best of British
E30
Best of BritishJohn Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Paella Pain
E31
Paella PainAaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella. Sandra produced the best whilst Aaron's overconfidence saw him neglecting to taste, and hence, did not achieve a correct balance of spices. Ultimately, he was sent home.
Justine vs Guy Grossi
E32
Justine vs Guy GrossiJustine competes with Guy Grossi of Grossi Florentino making one of his signature dishes, Lobster with Russian salad. She has an hour and thirty minutes, he has an hour. The judges give Justine 7/7/6 and Grossi 7/7/7 out of ten. Winner: Guy Grossi beat Justine.
Fishy Business
E33
Fishy BusinessFresh Seafood Team Challenge
The Great Bait Debate
E34
The Great Bait DebateSam was scolded by the judges for producing the worst of the dishes of the Blue Team and Trevor was criticised for his choice to use bait as ingredients for the meal. In the end, Trevor voted for Sam, but Trevor's choice to use the bait, which made the food "taste like the bottom of a boat," was enough to see him have majority of votes to send him home.
Lemon Goodness
E35
Lemon GoodnessMasterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Double Trouble
E36
Double TroubleContestants are thrown a curve ball. Instead of a mystery box, they face a taste test, with the contestant who correctly guesses the most ingredients of the dish will win an advantage in the invention test.
Not So Sweet
E37
Not So SweetTom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche. Despite an unsettling start, Poh went on to produce the best dish. Julie came in second leaving Tom and Chris as the two worst. In the end, Tom was eliminated.
Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
E38
Lucas vs Ben O’DonoghueCelebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Canape Frenzy
E39
Canape FrenzyMartini Club Team Challenge
And Then There Were Seven
E40
And Then There Were SevenGeni's fig and duck lady cigars is hailed as "the best dish all night". The losing Blue team from the Martini Club challenge are made to cast their votes and eliminate one person from the competition.
Sweet Treats
E41
Sweet TreatsMasterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Hits and Misses
E42
Hits and MissesInvention Test 6 - Two course meal
Terrine Trauma
E43
Terrine TraumaGeni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine. Again, Poh produced the best dish of the three. Geni, with her injured fingers could not cope and produced the worst dish which ultimately saw her eliminated.
Justine vs Matt Moran
E44
Justine vs Matt MoranCelebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
Here Comes the Bride
E45
Here Comes the BrideThe contestants cater a wedding on water.
Grain Pain
E46
Grain PainTaste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Cocktail Hour
E47
Cocktail HourMasterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Hello Hong Kong!
E48
Hello Hong Kong!The final five contestants head to Hong Kong for the week. They arrive to be greeted by a Chinese dragon and the judges at the Langham Place hotel where they will stay in the penthouse suite. The week starts with a Dim Sum challenge.
Old Faces Return
E49
Old Faces ReturnHigh Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge. Contestants Andre, Justine and Julie are taken to Lamma Island, near Hong Kong, to visit a local fishing village, where they will compete with a guest chef in a super challenge.
Truffletastic!
E50
Truffletastic!Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
Battle of the Sexes
E51
Battle of the SexesMystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challenge. Men and women compete against in the Hong Kong Super Challenge which takes both teams on a trek across the city for fresh ingredients to recreate a 3 course menu risking elimination.
Sweet and Sour
E52
Sweet and SourPressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
Show and Tell
E53
Show and TellMasterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Love is in the Air
E54
Love is in the AirInvention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Vision Quest
E55
Vision QuestEach of the four can cook whatever they want, to represent their aspirations and self-profile as a chef. They even get unlimited access & time in the pantry, previously never possible. The winner will get a great reward: lunch with three outstanding and acclaimed chefs in Sydney.
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
E56
Andre vs Emmanuel StroobantCelebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
All at Sea
E57
All at SeaOffsite challenge to feed 200 crew on a Navy ship; the remaining four contestants are joined by Tom, Poh and Justine. Judges' choice returning contestants to cater for the crew of HMAS Kanimbla. Losing dishes face elimination.
Thyme Out
E58
Thyme OutTaste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Shanks and Soufflés
E59
Shanks and SoufflésMasterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Christmas in July
E60
Christmas in JulyThe contestants deliver some festive cheer.
Macaroon Madness
E61
Macaroon MadnessPressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
Julie vs Adrian Richardson
E62
Julie vs Adrian RichardsonIt'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.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
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
Taste Test
E64
Taste TestAndre and Chris had to guess 24 ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry. After reaching the halfway point, Andre struggled and guessed "curry powder". It was not in the dish, and Andre was eliminated.
Winter Warmers
E65
Winter WarmersMaster Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
Finals Fever
E66
Finals FeverInvention 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
Pie Wars
E67
Pie WarsElimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Poh's Advantage
E68
Poh's AdvantageElimination 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.
No Piece of Cake
E69
No Piece of CakeToday's elimination challenge emulate the pressure test challenge where the contestants needed to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake. Bill Granger is in the MasterChef kitchen as a guest judge.
And Then There Were Two
E70
And Then There Were TwoElimination 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
The Tables Are Turned
E71
The Tables Are TurnedMasterclass 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.
The Grand Finale
E72
The Grand FinaleFinale 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.