• 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 (70)
    • 26. Market Stall Competition

      04 Jun '12
      The contestants arrive in Tasmania for a market stall competition, where they are divided into four teams. The teams must run their own take away market stall and create their own unique dish.
    • 27. Fishing Boat Salmon Challenge

      05 Jun '12
      With the chance to compete in tonight's immunity challenge, the winning teams from last night's market stall must first compete against each other in a fishing boat salmon challenge.
    • 28. Tea for 100 Team Challenge

      06 Jun '12
      The contestants are divided into two teams, and are challenged to create, make and bake an afternoon tea for 100 guests. It must include four dishes - a scone, a pastry, and two of their choice.
    • 29. Knockout Round Elimination

      07 Jun '12
      The nine contestants cook for their MasterChef lives through a series of three knockout round challenges. A typical Pub lunch is on the menu - steak, onion rings and more.
    • 30. MasterClass

      08 Jun '12
      Gary goes into chef mode when he puts himself up against the clock in a 30 minute real time challenge. Later Gary is joined by Lorraine Pascale of Ella's Cupcake in Covent Garden.
    • 31. Mystery and Invention

      10 Jun '12
      After a fun filled week in Tasmania, tonight the contestants head back to the MasterChef kitchen for a classic Mystery Box and Invention Test challenge.
    • 32. Pressure Test

      11 Jun '12
      Greek salad is not as simple as it seems, particularly when it's been created by George! The three contestants in tonight's elimination challenge have three and a half hours to cook.
    • 33. Immunity Challenge

      12 Jun '12
      MasterChef welcomes iconic chef and culinary legend Jamie Oliver to the kitchen.
    • 34. 24 Hour Cooking Challenge

      13 Jun '12
      Tonight the contestants head to the Shangri La Hotel for a mammoth 24 hour cooking challenge that will push them to their limits. Divided into two teams, they must work shifts to cover all meals.
    • 35. Rapid Fire Pressure Test

      14 Jun '12
      The losing team from last night's 24 hour cooking challenge return to the MasterChef kitchen for a 'rapid fire' pressure test.
    • 36. Masterclass

      15 Jun '12
      Gary and George's MasterClass serves up lamb ribs, apple strudel and quail.
    • 37. Superstar Mystery Box

      17 Jun '12
      MasterChef winning alumni Julie Goodwin, Adam Liaw and Kate Bracks return to the MasterChef kitchen for a superstar mystery box challenge. Who will win on the night?
    • 38. Pressure Test

      18 Jun '12
      The pressure test challenges three contestants to cook a perfect quiche Lorraine. All three contestants are determined to stay in the competition so they are quick to get down to business!
    • 39. Immunity Challenge

      19 Jun '12
      The Mystery Box winner is eager to win an immunity pin. To win they must beat former Billy Kwong Chef, Hamish Ingham from Bar H. With a choice of tea or coffee as the core ingredient.
    • 40. Wedding Challenge

      20 Jun '12
      Matt Preston reveals to the contestants that they will be catering for a Sri Lankan wedding! The Bride and Groom have invited 450 guests to their traditional Hindu wedding, which is purely vegetarian.
    • 41. Elimination Challenge

      21 Jun '12
      The losing team from the wedding challenge faces off in a cake based elimination challenge, where they are served up 32 cakes, and must taste then name each cake.
    • 42. Masterclass

      22 Jun '12
      Gary and Matt Moran head up a MasterClass of French onion soup, roast chicken and yummy pork belly with noodles. Later we learn the art of baking classic cakes with chef Philippe Mouchel.
    • 43. Mystery Box Challenge

      24 Jun '12
      In a special Mystery Box Challenge the contestants quickly learn that they must warm the cockles of the judges' hearts with a tasty soup.
    • 44. Elimination Challenge

      25 Jun '12
      The bottom three contestants from the Invention Test must now cook for their lives in the Elimination Challenge, with Christine Manfield's classic smoked trout.
    • 45. Immunity Challenge

      26 Jun '12
      Rum and raisin is a classic combination, but will it be a perfect match for our contestant in the Immunity Challenge? Chef Daniel Wilson also joins the kitchen.
    • 46. Team Challenge

      27 Jun '12
      It's time to get back to basics with a homely team cooking challenge. Separated into three teams, they are invited into a suburban home, where they must cook for two neighbours.
    • 47. Elimination Challenge

      28 Jun '12
      Arriving at the MasterChef kitchen for the immunity challenge, the eight contestants from the losing team quickly learn that they must compete in three quick fire cook-offs.
    • 48. Masterclass

      29 Jun '12
      George, Matt Moran and Gary showcase the best food Kangaroo Island has to offer. Expect tips on cooking with lamb, marron and chicken. Then we end the night with a taste of honey.
    • 49. Invention Test

      01 Jul '12
      After a trip to Kangaroo Island the contestants get back into the kitchen & discover there is no Mystery Box. Instead they find themselves in an Invention Test with guest chef Heston Blumenthal.
    • 50. Pressure Test

      02 Jul '12
      Three contestants from the Invention Test must face a Pressure Test like no other. The contestants have two hours to make a cake specially created by renowned Pastry Chef Vincent Gadan.