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All Season 1 Episode
1. Sydney Sizzles
The auditions begin!
2. Audition 2
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
3. Audition 3
Melbourne
4. Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
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. Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
6. The Top 20 Revealed
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
7. 20 Ways with Chicken
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
8. Sam And The Sausage
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
9. Sushi Stress
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
10. The First Cut
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
11. Cooking With The Masters
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
12. Rabbit Season
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
13. The Tarte Tatin Test
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
14. Brent vs Boetz
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
15. Banquet Wars
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
16. A Blow for Brent
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
17. Class Is In
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
18. Julia's Divine Dumplings
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
19. Attack of the Killer Squid
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
20. Julia and the Duck
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
21. Aisle Panic
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
22. An Emotional Elimination
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
23. Soufflés and Stir-fries
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
24. The Steaks are Raised
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
25. Sweet Success
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
26. Chris vs Alex Herbert
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
27. Feeding Frenzy
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
28. Kate's Tough Decision
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
29. The Perfect Chip
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
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
31. Paella Pain
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
32. Justine vs Guy Grossi
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
33. Fishy Business
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
34. The Great Bait Debate
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
35. Lemon Goodness
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
36. Double Trouble
Invention Test 5
37. Not So Sweet
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
38. Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
39. Canape Frenzy
Martini Club Team Challenge
40. And Then There Were Seven
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
41. Sweet Treats
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
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
43. Terrine Trauma
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
44. Justine vs Matt Moran
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
45. Here Comes the Bride
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
46. Grain Pain
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
47. Cocktail Hour
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
48. Hello Hong Kong!
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
49. Old Faces Return
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
50. Truffletastic!
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
51. Battle of the Sexes
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
52. Sweet and Sour
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
53. Show and Tell
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
54. Love is in the Air
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
55. Vision Quest
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
56. Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
57. All at Sea
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
58. Thyme Out
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
59. Shanks and Soufflés
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
60. Christmas in July
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
61. Macaroon Madness
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. Julie vs Adrian Richardson
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
63. Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
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. Taste Test
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
65. Winter Warmers
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
66. Finals Fever
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. Pie Wars
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
68. Poh's Advantage
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. No Piece of Cake
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. And Then There Were Two
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. The Tables Are Turned
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. The Grand Finale
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.