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MasterChef Australia (2009)
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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.
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Andy AllenHimself - Judge & Host
Poh Ling YeowHerself - Judge & Host
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Jean-Christophe NovelliHimself - Judge & Host
Sofia LevinHerself - Judge & Host
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Specials
3 episodes · First aired 2012-05-09
E01
Where Are They Now?
2012-05-09 · 75 min
The proof is in the pudding! MasterChef Australia has produced some real success stories, and tonight we celebrate this success.
E02
Class of 2014
2014-05-15 · 75 min
Get to know the MasterChef contestants better than ever before. If you've ever wondered just what it takes to put on the famous apron and compete amongst the best - then this is the special for you.
E03
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Food
2017-04-28 · 75 min
Find out where the MasterChef ex-contestants are now in a premiere special
Season 1
72 episodes · First aired 2009-04-27
E01
Sydney Sizzles
2009-04-27 · 45 min
The auditions begin!
E02
Audition 2
2009-04-28 · 47 min
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
E03
Audition 3
2009-04-29 · 47 min
Melbourne
E04
Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
2009-04-30 · 47 min
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.
E05
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
2009-05-01 · 25 min
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
E06
The Top 20 Revealed
2009-05-03 · 71 min
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
E07
20 Ways with Chicken
2009-05-04 · 47 min
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
E08
Sam And The Sausage
2009-05-05 · 24 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
E09
Sushi Stress
2009-05-06 · 45 min
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
E10
The First Cut
2009-05-07 · 24 min
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
E11
Cooking With The Masters
2009-05-08 · 24 min
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
E12
Rabbit Season
2009-05-10 · 47 min
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
E13
The Tarte Tatin Test
2009-05-11 · 44 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
E14
Brent vs Boetz
2009-05-12 · 24 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
E15
Banquet Wars
2009-05-13 · 46 min
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
E16
A Blow for Brent
2009-05-14 · 23 min
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
E17
Class Is In
2009-05-15 · 42 min
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
E18
Julia's Divine Dumplings
2009-05-17 · 46 min
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
E19
Attack of the Killer Squid
2009-05-18 · 46 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
E20
Julia and the Duck
2009-05-19 · 24 min
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
E21
Aisle Panic
2009-05-20 · 45 min
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
E22
An Emotional Elimination
2009-05-21 · 23 min
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
E23
Soufflés and Stir-fries
2009-05-22 · 42 min
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
E24
The Steaks are Raised
2009-05-24 · 46 min
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
E25
Sweet Success
2009-05-25 · 45 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
E26
Chris vs Alex Herbert
2009-05-26 · 24 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
E27
Feeding Frenzy
2009-05-27 · 46 min
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
E28
Kate's Tough Decision
2009-05-28 · 24 min
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
E29
The Perfect Chip
2009-05-29 · 42 min
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
E30
Best of British
2009-05-31 · 46 min
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
E31
Paella Pain
2009-06-01 · 46 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
E32
Justine vs Guy Grossi
2009-06-02 · 24 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
E33
Fishy Business
2009-06-03 · 46 min
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
E34
The Great Bait Debate
2009-06-04 · 24 min
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
E35
Lemon Goodness
2009-06-05 · 45 min
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
E36
Double Trouble
2009-06-07 · 46 min
Invention Test 5
E37
Not So Sweet
2009-06-08 · 46 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
E38
Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
2009-06-09 · 23 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
E39
Canape Frenzy
2009-06-10 · 45 min
Martini Club Team Challenge
E40
And Then There Were Seven
2009-06-11 · 24 min
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
E41
Sweet Treats
2009-06-12 · 46 min
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
E42
Hits and Misses
2009-06-14 · 46 min
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
E43
Terrine Trauma
2009-06-15 · 46 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
E44
Justine vs Matt Moran
2009-06-16 · 24 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
E45
Here Comes the Bride
2009-06-17 · 69 min
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
E46
Grain Pain
2009-06-18 · 23 min
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
E47
Cocktail Hour
2009-06-19 · 45 min
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
E48
Hello Hong Kong!
2009-06-21 · 46 min
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
E49
Old Faces Return
2009-06-22 · 45 min
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
E50
Truffletastic!
2009-06-23 · 24 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
E51
Battle of the Sexes
2009-06-24 · 69 min
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
E52
Sweet and Sour
2009-06-25 · 24 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
E53
Show and Tell
2009-06-26 · 45 min
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
E54
Love is in the Air
2009-06-28 · 46 min
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
E55
Vision Quest
2009-06-29 · 46 min
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
E56
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
2009-06-30 · 24 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
E57
All at Sea
2009-07-01 · 45 min
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
E58
Thyme Out
2009-07-02 · 23 min
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
E59
Shanks and Soufflés
2009-07-03 · 45 min
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
E60
Christmas in July
2009-07-05 · 47 min
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
E61
Macaroon Madness
2009-07-06 · 47 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
E62
Julie vs Adrian Richardson
2009-07-07 · 24 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
E63
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
2009-07-08 · 48 min
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
E64
Taste Test
2009-07-09 · 23 min
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
E65
Winter Warmers
2009-07-10 · 46 min
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
E66
Finals Fever
2009-07-12 · 49 min
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
E67
Pie Wars
2009-07-13 · 47 min
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
E68
Poh's Advantage
2009-07-14 · 48 min
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.
E69
No Piece of Cake
2009-07-15 · 47 min
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
E70
And Then There Were Two
2009-07-16 · 75 min
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
E71
The Tables Are Turned
2009-07-17 · 45 min
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.
E72
The Grand Finale
2009-07-19 · 91 min
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.
