Season 1
Episodes
S1 · E1 · 27 Apr 2009 · 45 min
Sydney Sizzles
The auditions begin!
S1 · E2 · 28 Apr 2009 · 47 min
Audition 2
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
S1 · E3 · 29 Apr 2009 · 47 min
Audition 3
Melbourne
S1 · E4 · 30 Apr 2009 · 47 min
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.
S1 · E5 · 1 May 2009 · 25 min
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
S1 · E6 · 3 May 2009 · 71 min
The Top 20 Revealed
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
S1 · E7 · 4 May 2009 · 47 min
20 Ways with Chicken
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
S1 · E8 · 5 May 2009 · 24 min
Sam And The Sausage
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
S1 · E9 · 6 May 2009 · 45 min
Sushi Stress
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
S1 · E10 · 7 May 2009 · 24 min
The First Cut
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
S1 · E11 · 8 May 2009 · 24 min
Cooking With The Masters
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
S1 · E12 · 10 May 2009 · 47 min
Rabbit Season
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
S1 · E13 · 11 May 2009 · 44 min
The Tarte Tatin Test
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
S1 · E14 · 12 May 2009 · 24 min
Brent vs Boetz
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
S1 · E15 · 13 May 2009 · 46 min
Banquet Wars
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
S1 · E16 · 14 May 2009 · 23 min
A Blow for Brent
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
S1 · E17 · 15 May 2009 · 42 min
Class Is In
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
S1 · E18 · 17 May 2009 · 46 min
Julia's Divine Dumplings
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
S1 · E19 · 18 May 2009 · 46 min
Attack of the Killer Squid
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
S1 · E20 · 19 May 2009 · 24 min
Julia and the Duck
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
S1 · E21 · 20 May 2009 · 45 min
Aisle Panic
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
S1 · E22 · 21 May 2009 · 23 min
An Emotional Elimination
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
S1 · E23 · 22 May 2009 · 42 min
Soufflés and Stir-fries
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
S1 · E24 · 24 May 2009 · 46 min
The Steaks are Raised
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
S1 · E25 · 25 May 2009 · 45 min
Sweet Success
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
S1 · E26 · 26 May 2009 · 24 min
Chris vs Alex Herbert
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
S1 · E27 · 27 May 2009 · 46 min
Feeding Frenzy
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
S1 · E28 · 28 May 2009 · 24 min
Kate's Tough Decision
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
S1 · E29 · 29 May 2009 · 42 min
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
S1 · E30 · 31 May 2009 · 46 min
Best of British
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
S1 · E31 · 1 Jun 2009 · 46 min
Paella Pain
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
S1 · E32 · 2 Jun 2009 · 24 min
Justine vs Guy Grossi
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
S1 · E33 · 3 Jun 2009 · 46 min
Fishy Business
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
S1 · E34 · 4 Jun 2009 · 24 min
The Great Bait Debate
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
S1 · E35 · 5 Jun 2009 · 45 min
Lemon Goodness
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
S1 · E36 · 7 Jun 2009 · 46 min
Double Trouble
Invention Test 5
S1 · E37 · 8 Jun 2009 · 46 min
Not So Sweet
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
S1 · E38 · 9 Jun 2009 · 23 min
Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
S1 · E39 · 10 Jun 2009 · 45 min
Canape Frenzy
Martini Club Team Challenge
S1 · E40 · 11 Jun 2009 · 24 min
And Then There Were Seven
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
S1 · E41 · 12 Jun 2009 · 46 min
Sweet Treats
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
S1 · E42 · 14 Jun 2009 · 46 min
Hits and Misses
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
S1 · E43 · 15 Jun 2009 · 46 min
Terrine Trauma
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
S1 · E44 · 16 Jun 2009 · 24 min
Justine vs Matt Moran
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
S1 · E45 · 17 Jun 2009 · 69 min
Here Comes the Bride
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
S1 · E46 · 18 Jun 2009 · 23 min
Grain Pain
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
S1 · E47 · 19 Jun 2009 · 45 min
Cocktail Hour
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
S1 · E48 · 21 Jun 2009 · 46 min
Hello Hong Kong!
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
S1 · E49 · 22 Jun 2009 · 45 min
Old Faces Return
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
S1 · E50 · 23 Jun 2009 · 24 min
Truffletastic!
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
S1 · E51 · 24 Jun 2009 · 69 min
Battle of the Sexes
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
S1 · E52 · 25 Jun 2009 · 24 min
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
S1 · E53 · 26 Jun 2009 · 45 min
Show and Tell
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
S1 · E54 · 28 Jun 2009 · 46 min
Love is in the Air
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
S1 · E55 · 29 Jun 2009 · 46 min
Vision Quest
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
S1 · E56 · 30 Jun 2009 · 24 min
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
S1 · E57 · 1 Jul 2009 · 45 min
All at Sea
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
S1 · E58 · 2 Jul 2009 · 23 min
Thyme Out
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
S1 · E59 · 3 Jul 2009 · 45 min
Shanks and Soufflés
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
S1 · E60 · 5 Jul 2009 · 47 min
Christmas in July
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
S1 · E61 · 6 Jul 2009 · 47 min
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.
S1 · E62 · 7 Jul 2009 · 24 min
Julie vs Adrian Richardson
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
S1 · E63 · 8 Jul 2009 · 48 min
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
S1 · E64 · 9 Jul 2009 · 23 min
Taste Test
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
S1 · E65 · 10 Jul 2009 · 46 min
Winter Warmers
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
S1 · E66 · 12 Jul 2009 · 49 min
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
S1 · E67 · 13 Jul 2009 · 47 min
Pie Wars
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
S1 · E68 · 14 Jul 2009 · 48 min
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.
S1 · E69 · 15 Jul 2009 · 47 min
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.
S1 · E70 · 16 Jul 2009 · 75 min
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
S1 · E71 · 17 Jul 2009 · 45 min
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.
S1 · E72 · 19 Jul 2009 · 91 min
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.
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