• Air date: 27 Apr '09 72 episodes
      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. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston serve as the show's main judges. Journalist Sarah Wilson hosted the first series, however her role was dropped at the end of the series.
  • List of Episodes (72)
    • 26. Chris vs Alex Herbert

      26 May '09
      Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
    • 27. Feeding Frenzy

      27 May '09
      The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
    • 28. Kate's Tough Decision

      28 May '09
      The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
    • 29. The Perfect Chip

      29 May '09
      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
    • 30. Best of British

      31 May '09
      John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
    • 31. Paella Pain

      01 Jun '09
      Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
    • 32. Justine vs Guy Grossi

      02 Jun '09
      Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
    • 33. Fishy Business

      03 Jun '09
      Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
    • 34. The Great Bait Debate

      04 Jun '09
      The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
    • 35. Lemon Goodness

      05 Jun '09
      Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
    • 36. Double Trouble

      07 Jun '09
      Invention Test 5
    • 37. Not So Sweet

      08 Jun '09
      Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
    • 38. Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

      09 Jun '09
      Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
    • 39. Canape Frenzy

      10 Jun '09
      Martini Club Team Challenge
    • 40. And Then There Were Seven

      11 Jun '09
      The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
    • 41. Sweet Treats

      12 Jun '09
      Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
    • 42. Hits and Misses

      14 Jun '09
      Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
    • 43. Terrine Trauma

      15 Jun '09
      Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
    • 44. Justine vs Matt Moran

      16 Jun '09
      Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
    • 45. Here Comes the Bride

      17 Jun '09
      The contestants cater a wedding on water.
    • 46. Grain Pain

      18 Jun '09
      Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
    • 47. Cocktail Hour

      19 Jun '09
      Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
    • 48. Hello Hong Kong!

      21 Jun '09
      Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
    • 49. Old Faces Return

      22 Jun '09
      Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
    • 50. Truffletastic!

      23 Jun '09
      Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak