Where to Watch Season 9
23 Episodes
- Gordon Ramsay Masterclass
E5Episode 5Gordon Ramsay MasterclassIn the first skills test of the season, MASTERCHEF host/judge/executive producer Gordon Ramsay teaches the home cooks how to properly break down a crab, before the contestants must replicate his work. The contestants whose skills don't cut it, face an elimination challenge during which Ramsay will show them how to make his signature Crab Benedict dish. It is then up to the judges to decide who stays and who goes home. - Trouble Brewing
E6Episode 6Trouble BrewingThe Top 20 venture out of the kitchen and head to the historic Anheuser Busch brewery in Los Angeles for their first team challenge of the season. The two teams must cook a beer-infused lunch for more than 100 employees at the brewery who will each place a vote on his or her favorite dish. The team that receives the least amount of votes will head back to the kitchen for a banana cream pie pressure test that will determine who will be eliminated. - World Cup Dishes
E7Episode 7World Cup DishesThe contestants face a mystery box challenge where they must create a dish using one common ingredient—walnuts. The winner will receive three huge advantages. Later, the kitchen welcomes American soccer legend and Fox Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas, who will introduce a street food-themed elimination challenge that involves popular food among soccer fans in various countries. - A Gordon Ramsay Wedding
E8Episode 8A Gordon Ramsay WeddingThe contestants head to Malibu, California, and cook for Season 7 winner Shaun O'Neale's wedding with Gordon Ramsay officiating! After splitting into 2 teams, the home cooks have limited time to prepare and cook 51 appetizers and 51 entrees for guests in attendance. Then, it is up to the judges to decide who stays and who heads home. - The Big Not Easy
E9Episode 9The Big Not EasyThe contestants face a mystery box filled with fresh seafood and must create a dish using two items from it. The chefs who fail to impress the judges will face an elimination challenge and be asked to upgrade one of the most popular frozen dinner dishes, Salisbury Steak. - Rise or Fall
E10Episode 10Rise or FallThe remaining home cooks pair up for a skills test to create a restaurant-quality dish featuring five ingredients—only to leave one contestant without a pair. The contestant cooking solo gets a huge advantage in the challenge and gets the opportunity to cook alongside his-her mentor.The chefs who fail to impress the judges will face an elimination challenge and create the ever-challenging cheese soufflé in just 40 minutes. - The Kids Are Alright
E11Episode 11The Kids Are AlrightThe Top 14 contestants are split into two teams to compete in a fine dining challenge and are to cook 39 dishes for a group of very discerning judges who have big expectations. Contestants are surprised when diners are revealed and forced to scramble and alter their dishes to accommodate the guests. Ultimately the winning team’s recipe will be printed in Family Circle Magazine. The losing team will compete in a cupcake pressure test with special guest and pastry chef Christina Tosi. - Just for the Halibut
E13Episode 13Just for the HalibutThe Top 12 face their third skills test and replicate the proper way to break down a halibut. Those who fail to impress the judges are then tasked with creating a stunning original dish using their broken-down fish. Some contestants yield a bountiful filet, while others offer up a poor portion of protein. - Sky's the Limit
E14Episode 14Sky's the LimitThe remaining home cooks take on their 5th Mystery Box challenge, using "Ingredients America Was Built On." In the elimination challenge, the contestants split into teams and recreate a Mediterranean platter. The top 2 winners are rewarded as team captains for their next Field Challenge, and someone is sent home. - Tag Team
E15Episode 15Tag TeamThe 8 remaining home cooks divide into 2 teams and race against the clock to serve restaurant-quality dishes to 25 California firefighters. Ultimately, the firefighters will decide the winning team, while the losing team will face a pasta-themed pressure test where someone is sent home. - American Heroes
E16Episode 16American HeroesThe 8 remaining home cooks divide into 2 teams and race against the clock to serve restaurant-quality dishes to 25 California firefighters. Ultimately, the firefighters will decide the winning team, while the losing team will face a pasta-themed pressure test where someone is sent home. - Waste Not Want Not
E17Episode 17Waste Not Want NotThe 7 remaining contestants face a Mystery Box challenge filled with waste literally. The home cook who makes the best dish from food scraps will be safe in the elimination challenge, during which they'll take on another Mystery Box Challenge, but this time with all the best and freshest ingredients. Find out whose time has come to an end. - Restaurant Takeover
E18Episode 18Restaurant TakeoverThe Top 6 face the Restaurant Takeover Challenge at Providence in Los Angeles. The home cooks split into 2 teams and must feed a dining room filled with 48 guests. The judges will evaluate each team's performance and the losing team will face the challenging pressure test, after which someone will be sent home. - The Finale (1)
E22Episode 22The Finale (1)The 3 remaining home cooks face their final challenge when they are each asked to prepare a 3-course menu for the judges.The home cook with the best overall menu is crowned the winner wih a prize of a quarter of a million dollars and the coveted title of MasterChef.
