Episodes
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1. Sydney SizzlesThe auditions begin!
2. Audition 2Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
3. Audition 3Melbourne
4. 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.
5. Top 50 (2) - Fish Market FrenzyTwo seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
6. The Top 20 RevealedThe mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
7. 20 Ways with ChickenThe contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
8. Sam And The SausageCelebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
9. Sushi StressSushi Restaurant Team Challenge
10. The First CutTeam Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
11. Cooking With The MastersMasterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
12. Rabbit SeasonInvention Test 1 - Italian theme
13. The Tarte Tatin TestPressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
14. Brent vs BoetzCelebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
15. Banquet WarsThe teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
16. A Blow for BrentTeam Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
17. Class Is InMasterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
18. Julia's Divine DumplingsInvention Test 2 - Chinese theme
19. Attack of the Killer SquidPressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
20. Julia and the DuckThe MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
21. Aisle PanicA three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
22. An Emotional EliminationThe blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
23. Soufflés and Stir-friesMasterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
24. The Steaks are RaisedThe contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
25. Sweet SuccessCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
26. Chris vs Alex HerbertCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
27. Feeding FrenzyThe teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
28. Kate's Tough DecisionThe team captain has the final say as to who should go.
29. 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
30. Best of BritishJohn Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
31. Paella PainPressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
32. Justine vs Guy GrossiCelebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
33. Fishy BusinessFresh Seafood Team Challenge
34. The Great Bait DebateThe blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
35. Lemon GoodnessMasterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
36. Double TroubleInvention Test 5
37. Not So SweetPressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
38. Lucas vs Ben O’DonoghueCelebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
39. Canape FrenzyMartini Club Team Challenge
40. And Then There Were SevenThe blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
41. Sweet TreatsMasterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling42. Hits and MissesInvention Test 6 - Two course meal
43. Terrine TraumaPressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
44. Justine vs Matt MoranCelebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
45. Here Comes the BrideThe contestants cater a wedding on water.
46. Grain PainTaste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
47. Cocktail HourMasterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
48. Hello Hong Kong!Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
49. Old Faces ReturnHong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
50. Truffletastic!Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
51. Battle of the SexesHong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
52. Sweet and SourPressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
53. Show and TellMasterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
54. Love is in the AirInvention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
55. Vision QuestThe contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
56. Andre vs Emmanuel StroobantCelebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
57. All at SeaHMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
58. Thyme OutTaste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
59. Shanks and SoufflésMasterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
60. Christmas in JulyThe contestants deliver some festive cheer.
61. 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.
62. Julie vs Adrian RichardsonCelebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
63. 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
64. Taste TestTaste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
65. Winter WarmersMaster Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
66. 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
67. Pie WarsElimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
68. 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.
69. No Piece of CakeElimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
70. 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
71. 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.
72. 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.
