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Episode 1

75 Mins

Sydney Sizzles

Synopsis

The auditions begin!

Episode 2

75 Mins

Audition 2

Synopsis

Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

Episode 3

75 Mins

Audition 3

Synopsis

Melbourne

Episode 4

75 Mins

Top 50 (1) - Taste Test

Synopsis

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.

Episode 5

75 Mins

Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

Synopsis

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

Episode 6

75 Mins

The Top 20 Revealed

Synopsis

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

Episode 7

75 Mins

20 Ways with Chicken

Synopsis

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

Episode 8

75 Mins

Sam And The Sausage

Synopsis

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

Episode 9

75 Mins

Sushi Stress

Synopsis

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

Episode 10

75 Mins

The First Cut

Synopsis

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

Episode 11

75 Mins

Cooking With The Masters

Synopsis

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

Episode 12

75 Mins

Rabbit Season

Synopsis

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

Episode 13

75 Mins

The Tarte Tatin Test

Synopsis

Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.

Episode 14

75 Mins

Brent vs Boetz

Synopsis

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

Episode 15

75 Mins

Banquet Wars

Synopsis

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

Episode 16

75 Mins

A Blow for Brent

Synopsis

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

Episode 17

75 Mins

Class Is In

Synopsis

Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.

Episode 18

75 Mins

Julia's Divine Dumplings

Synopsis

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

Episode 19

75 Mins

Attack of the Killer Squid

Synopsis

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

Episode 20

75 Mins

Julia and the Duck

Synopsis

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

Episode 21

75 Mins

Aisle Panic

Synopsis

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

Episode 22

75 Mins

An Emotional Elimination

Synopsis

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

Episode 23

75 Mins

Soufflés and Stir-fries

Synopsis

Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé

Episode 24

75 Mins

The Steaks are Raised

Synopsis

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

Episode 25

75 Mins

Sweet Success

Synopsis

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Episode 26

75 Mins

Chris vs Alex Herbert

Synopsis

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Episode 27

75 Mins

Feeding Frenzy

Synopsis

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

Episode 28

75 Mins

Kate's Tough Decision

Synopsis

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

Episode 29

75 Mins

The Perfect Chip

Synopsis

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

Episode 30

75 Mins

Best of British

Synopsis

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

Episode 31

75 Mins

Paella Pain

Synopsis

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

Episode 32

75 Mins

Justine vs Guy Grossi

Synopsis

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Episode 33

75 Mins

Fishy Business

Synopsis

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

Episode 34

75 Mins

The Great Bait Debate

Synopsis

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Episode 35

75 Mins

Lemon Goodness

Synopsis

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

Episode 36

75 Mins

Double Trouble

Synopsis

Invention Test 5

Episode 37

75 Mins

Not So Sweet

Synopsis

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

Episode 38

75 Mins

Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

Synopsis

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Episode 39

75 Mins

Canape Frenzy

Synopsis

Martini Club Team Challenge

Episode 40

75 Mins

And Then There Were Seven

Synopsis

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

Episode 41

75 Mins

Sweet Treats

Synopsis

Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling

Episode 42

75 Mins

Hits and Misses

Synopsis

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

Episode 43

75 Mins

Terrine Trauma

Synopsis

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

Episode 44

75 Mins

Justine vs Matt Moran

Synopsis

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

Episode 45

75 Mins

Here Comes the Bride

Synopsis

The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Episode 46

75 Mins

Grain Pain

Synopsis

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

Episode 47

75 Mins

Cocktail Hour

Synopsis

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

Episode 48

75 Mins

Hello Hong Kong!

Synopsis

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Episode 49

75 Mins

Old Faces Return

Synopsis

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

Episode 50

75 Mins

Truffletastic!

Synopsis

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

Episode 51

75 Mins

Battle of the Sexes

Synopsis

Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

Episode 52

75 Mins

Sweet and Sour

Synopsis

Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry

Episode 53

75 Mins

Show and Tell

Synopsis

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

Episode 54

75 Mins

Love is in the Air

Synopsis

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

Episode 55

75 Mins

Vision Quest

Synopsis

The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

Episode 56

75 Mins

Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

Synopsis

Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

Episode 57

75 Mins

All at Sea

Synopsis

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

Episode 58

75 Mins

Thyme Out

Synopsis

Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

Episode 59

75 Mins

Shanks and Soufflés

Synopsis

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

Episode 60

75 Mins

Christmas in July

Synopsis

The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

Episode 61

75 Mins

Macaroon Madness

Synopsis

Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.

Episode 62

75 Mins

Julie vs Adrian Richardson

Synopsis

Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

Episode 63

75 Mins

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

Synopsis

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

Episode 64

75 Mins

Taste Test

Synopsis

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

Episode 65

75 Mins

Winter Warmers

Synopsis

Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon

Episode 66

75 Mins

Finals Fever

Synopsis

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

Episode 67

75 Mins

Pie Wars

Synopsis

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

Episode 68

75 Mins

Poh's Advantage

Synopsis

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.

Episode 69

75 Mins

No Piece of Cake

Synopsis

Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.

Episode 70

75 Mins

And Then There Were Two

Synopsis

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

Episode 71

75 Mins

The Tables Are Turned

Synopsis

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.

Episode 72

75 Mins

The Grand Finale

Synopsis

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.