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MasterChef Australia

Season 1

2009 · 72 episodes

  1. 1. Sydney Sizzles

    2009-04-27 · 45m

    The auditions begin!

  2. 2. Audition 2

    2009-04-28 · 47m

    Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

  3. 3. Audition 3

    2009-04-29 · 47m

    Melbourne

  4. 4. Top 50 (1) - Taste Test

    2009-04-30 · 47m

    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.

  5. 5. Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

    2009-05-01 · 25m

    Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

  6. 6. The Top 20 Revealed

    2009-05-03 · 71m

    The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed

  7. 7. 20 Ways with Chicken

    2009-05-04 · 47m

    The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge

  8. 8. Sam And The Sausage

    2009-05-05 · 24m

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

  9. 9. Sushi Stress

    2009-05-06 · 45m

    Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

  10. 10. The First Cut

    2009-05-07 · 24m

    Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate

  11. 11. Cooking With The Masters

    2009-05-08 · 24m

    Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.

  12. 12. Rabbit Season

    2009-05-10 · 47m

    Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

  13. 13. The Tarte Tatin Test

    2009-05-11 · 44m

    Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.

  14. 14. Brent vs Boetz

    2009-05-12 · 24m

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

  15. 15. Banquet Wars

    2009-05-13 · 46m

    The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.

  16. 16. A Blow for Brent

    2009-05-14 · 23m

    Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination

  17. 17. Class Is In

    2009-05-15 · 42m

    Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.

  18. 18. Julia's Divine Dumplings

    2009-05-17 · 46m

    Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

  19. 19. Attack of the Killer Squid

    2009-05-18 · 46m

    Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.

  20. 20. Julia and the Duck

    2009-05-19 · 24m

    The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.

  21. 21. Aisle Panic

    2009-05-20 · 45m

    A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.

  22. 22. An Emotional Elimination

    2009-05-21 · 23m

    The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.

  23. 23. Soufflés and Stir-fries

    2009-05-22 · 42m

    Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé

  24. 24. The Steaks are Raised

    2009-05-24 · 46m

    The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

  25. 25. Sweet Success

    2009-05-25 · 45m

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

  26. 26. Chris vs Alex Herbert

    2009-05-26 · 24m

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

  27. 27. Feeding Frenzy

    2009-05-27 · 46m

    The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

  28. 28. Kate's Tough Decision

    2009-05-28 · 24m

    The team captain has the final say as to who should go.

  29. 29. The Perfect Chip

    2009-05-29 · 42m

    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. 30. Best of British

    2009-05-31 · 46m

    John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

  31. 31. Paella Pain

    2009-06-01 · 46m

    Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.

  32. 32. Justine vs Guy Grossi

    2009-06-02 · 24m

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

  33. 33. Fishy Business

    2009-06-03 · 46m

    Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

  34. 34. The Great Bait Debate

    2009-06-04 · 24m

    The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

  35. 35. Lemon Goodness

    2009-06-05 · 45m

    Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.

  36. 36. Double Trouble

    2009-06-07 · 46m

    Invention Test 5

  37. 37. Not So Sweet

    2009-06-08 · 46m

    Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.

  38. 38. Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

    2009-06-09 · 23m

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

  39. 39. Canape Frenzy

    2009-06-10 · 45m

    Martini Club Team Challenge

  40. 40. And Then There Were Seven

    2009-06-11 · 24m

    The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

  41. 41. Sweet Treats

    2009-06-12 · 46m

    Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling

  42. 42. Hits and Misses

    2009-06-14 · 46m

    Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

  43. 43. Terrine Trauma

    2009-06-15 · 46m

    Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.

  44. 44. Justine vs Matt Moran

    2009-06-16 · 24m

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

  45. 45. Here Comes the Bride

    2009-06-17 · 69m

    The contestants cater a wedding on water.

  46. 46. Grain Pain

    2009-06-18 · 23m

    Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.

  47. 47. Cocktail Hour

    2009-06-19 · 45m

    Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart

  48. 48. Hello Hong Kong!

    2009-06-21 · 46m

    Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

  49. 49. Old Faces Return

    2009-06-22 · 45m

    Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

  50. 50. Truffletastic!

    2009-06-23 · 24m

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

  51. 51. Battle of the Sexes

    2009-06-24 · 69m

    Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

  52. 52. Sweet and Sour

    2009-06-25 · 24m

    Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry

  53. 53. Show and Tell

    2009-06-26 · 45m

    Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones

  54. 54. Love is in the Air

    2009-06-28 · 46m

    Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme

  55. 55. Vision Quest

    2009-06-29 · 46m

    The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

  56. 56. Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

    2009-06-30 · 24m

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

  57. 57. All at Sea

    2009-07-01 · 45m

    HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition

  58. 58. Thyme Out

    2009-07-02 · 23m

    Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

  59. 59. Shanks and Soufflés

    2009-07-03 · 45m

    Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta

  60. 60. Christmas in July

    2009-07-05 · 47m

    The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

  61. 61. Macaroon Madness

    2009-07-06 · 47m

    Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.

  62. 62. Julie vs Adrian Richardson

    2009-07-07 · 24m

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

  63. 63. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

    2009-07-08 · 48m

    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. 64. Taste Test

    2009-07-09 · 23m

    Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry

  65. 65. Winter Warmers

    2009-07-10 · 46m

    Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon

  66. 66. Finals Fever

    2009-07-12 · 49m

    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

  67. 67. Pie Wars

    2009-07-13 · 47m

    Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.

  68. 68. Poh's Advantage

    2009-07-14 · 48m

    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.

  69. 69. No Piece of Cake

    2009-07-15 · 47m

    Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.

  70. 70. And Then There Were Two

    2009-07-16 · 75m

    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

  71. 71. The Tables Are Turned

    2009-07-17 · 45m

    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.

  72. 72. The Grand Finale

    2009-07-19 · 91m

    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.

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