
Andy Allen
Himself - Judge & Host
Series

Synopsis
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.
Episodes
1. Sydney SizzlesNow viewing2009-04-2745mThe auditions begin!
2. Audition 22009-04-2847mBrisbane and Perth Deliver.
3. Audition 32009-04-2947mMelbourne
4. Top 50 (1) - Taste Test2009-04-3047mIn 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 Frenzy2009-05-0125mTwo seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
6. The Top 20 Revealed2009-05-031h 11mThe mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
7. 20 Ways with Chicken2009-05-0447mThe contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
8. Sam And The Sausage2009-05-0524mCelebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
9. Sushi Stress2009-05-0645mSushi Restaurant Team Challenge
10. The First Cut2009-05-0724mTeam Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
11. Cooking With The Masters2009-05-0824mMasterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
12. Rabbit Season2009-05-1047mInvention Test 1 - Italian theme
13. The Tarte Tatin Test2009-05-1144mPressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
14. Brent vs Boetz2009-05-1224mCelebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
15. Banquet Wars2009-05-1346mThe teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
16. A Blow for Brent2009-05-1423mTeam Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
17. Class Is In2009-05-1542mMasterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
18. Julia's Divine Dumplings2009-05-1746mInvention Test 2 - Chinese theme
19. Attack of the Killer Squid2009-05-1846mPressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
20. Julia and the Duck2009-05-1924mThe MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
21. Aisle Panic2009-05-2045mA three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
22. An Emotional Elimination2009-05-2123mThe blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
23. Soufflés and Stir-fries2009-05-2242mMasterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
24. The Steaks are Raised2009-05-2446mThe contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
25. Sweet Success2009-05-2545mCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
26. Chris vs Alex Herbert2009-05-2624mCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
27. Feeding Frenzy2009-05-2746mThe teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
28. Kate's Tough Decision2009-05-2824mThe team captain has the final say as to who should go.
29. The Perfect Chip2009-05-2942mMasterclass 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 British2009-05-3146mJohn Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
31. Paella Pain2009-06-0146mPressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
32. Justine vs Guy Grossi2009-06-0224mCelebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
33. Fishy Business2009-06-0346mFresh Seafood Team Challenge
34. The Great Bait Debate2009-06-0424mThe blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
35. Lemon Goodness2009-06-0545mMasterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
36. Double Trouble2009-06-0746mInvention Test 5
37. Not So Sweet2009-06-0846mPressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
38. Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue2009-06-0923mCelebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
39. Canape Frenzy2009-06-1045mMartini Club Team Challenge
40. And Then There Were Seven2009-06-1124mThe blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
41. Sweet Treats2009-06-1246mMasterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
42. Hits and Misses2009-06-1446mInvention Test 6 - Two course meal
43. Terrine Trauma2009-06-1546mPressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
44. Justine vs Matt Moran2009-06-1624mCelebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
45. Here Comes the Bride2009-06-171h 9mThe contestants cater a wedding on water.
46. Grain Pain2009-06-1823mTaste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
47. Cocktail Hour2009-06-1945mMasterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
48. Hello Hong Kong!2009-06-2146mHong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
49. Old Faces Return2009-06-2245mHong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
50. Truffletastic!2009-06-2324mCelebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
51. Battle of the Sexes2009-06-241h 9mHong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
52. Sweet and Sour2009-06-2524mPressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
53. Show and Tell2009-06-2645mMasterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
54. Love is in the Air2009-06-2846mInvention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
55. Vision Quest2009-06-2946mThe contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
56. Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant2009-06-3024mCelebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
57. All at Sea2009-07-0145mHMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
58. Thyme Out2009-07-0223mTaste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
59. Shanks and Soufflés2009-07-0345mMasterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
60. Christmas in July2009-07-0547mThe contestants deliver some festive cheer.
61. Macaroon Madness2009-07-0647mPressure 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 Richardson2009-07-0724mCelebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
63. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?2009-07-0848mMatt 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 Test2009-07-0923mTaste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
65. Winter Warmers2009-07-1046mMaster Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
66. Finals Fever2009-07-1249mInvention 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 Wars2009-07-1347mElimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
68. Poh's Advantage2009-07-1448mElimination 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 Cake2009-07-1547mElimination 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 Two2009-07-161h 15mElimination 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 Turned2009-07-1745mMasterclass 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 Finale2009-07-191h 31mFinale 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.Cast
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MasterChef Australia has 18 seasons and 1150 episodes.
MasterChef Australia first aired in 2009.
Yes, MasterChef Australia is an ongoing series.
MasterChef Australia is classified as Reality.