Franc Roddam
Director
MasterChef Australia (2009)
Season 1
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.
Released April 27, 2009
Episode 71 min
14+
Genres: Game Show, Reality, Reality TV
Keywords: tmdb.competition, tmdb.cooking, tmdb.cooking-competition, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.cooking-show, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.food + 5 more, imdb.food-reality-tv, imdb.cookery-game-show, imdb.dai-pai-dong, imdb.hong-kong, imdb.australia
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: EndemolShine Australia
Network: 10
S1E1 - Sydney Sizzles
The auditions begin!
April 27, 2009, midnight
S1E2 - Audition 2
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
April 28, 2009, midnight
S1E3 - Audition 3
Melbourne
April 29, 2009, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
April 30, 2009, midnight
S1E5 - Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
May 1, 2009, midnight
S1E6 - The Top 20 Revealed
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
May 3, 2009, midnight
S1E7 - 20 Ways with Chicken
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
May 4, 2009, midnight
S1E8 - Sam And The Sausage
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
May 5, 2009, midnight
S1E9 - Sushi Stress
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
May 6, 2009, midnight
S1E10 - The First Cut
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
May 7, 2009, midnight
S1E11 - Cooking With The Masters
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
May 8, 2009, midnight
S1E12 - Rabbit Season
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
May 10, 2009, midnight
S1E13 - The Tarte Tatin Test
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
May 11, 2009, midnight
S1E14 - Brent vs Boetz
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
May 12, 2009, midnight
S1E15 - Banquet Wars
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
May 13, 2009, midnight
S1E16 - A Blow for Brent
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
May 14, 2009, midnight
S1E17 - Class Is In
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
May 15, 2009, midnight
S1E18 - Julia's Divine Dumplings
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
May 17, 2009, midnight
S1E19 - Attack of the Killer Squid
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
May 18, 2009, midnight
S1E20 - Julia and the Duck
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
May 19, 2009, midnight
S1E21 - Aisle Panic
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
May 20, 2009, midnight
S1E22 - An Emotional Elimination
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
May 21, 2009, midnight
S1E23 - Soufflés and Stir-fries
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
May 22, 2009, midnight
S1E24 - The Steaks are Raised
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
May 24, 2009, midnight
S1E25 - Sweet Success
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
May 25, 2009, midnight
S1E26 - Chris vs Alex Herbert
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
May 26, 2009, midnight
S1E27 - Feeding Frenzy
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
May 27, 2009, midnight
S1E28 - Kate's Tough Decision
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
May 28, 2009, midnight
S1E29 - 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
May 29, 2009, midnight
S1E30 - Best of British
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
May 31, 2009, midnight
S1E31 - Paella Pain
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
June 1, 2009, midnight
S1E32 - Justine vs Guy Grossi
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
June 2, 2009, midnight
S1E33 - Fishy Business
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
June 3, 2009, midnight
S1E34 - The Great Bait Debate
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
June 4, 2009, midnight
S1E35 - Lemon Goodness
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
June 5, 2009, midnight
S1E36 - Double Trouble
Invention Test 5
June 7, 2009, midnight
S1E37 - Not So Sweet
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
June 8, 2009, midnight
S1E38 - Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
June 9, 2009, midnight
S1E39 - Canape Frenzy
Martini Club Team Challenge
June 10, 2009, midnight
S1E40 - And Then There Were Seven
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
June 11, 2009, midnight
S1E41 - Sweet Treats
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
June 12, 2009, midnight
S1E42 - Hits and Misses
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
June 14, 2009, midnight
S1E43 - Terrine Trauma
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
June 15, 2009, midnight
S1E44 - Justine vs Matt Moran
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
June 16, 2009, midnight
S1E45 - Here Comes the Bride
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
June 17, 2009, midnight
S1E46 - Grain Pain
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
June 18, 2009, midnight
S1E47 - Cocktail Hour
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
June 19, 2009, midnight
S1E48 - Hello Hong Kong!
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
June 21, 2009, midnight
S1E49 - Old Faces Return
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
June 22, 2009, midnight
S1E50 - Truffletastic!
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
June 23, 2009, midnight
S1E51 - Battle of the Sexes
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
June 24, 2009, midnight
S1E52 - 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
June 25, 2009, midnight
S1E53 - Show and Tell
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
June 26, 2009, midnight
S1E54 - Love is in the Air
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
June 28, 2009, midnight
S1E55 - Vision Quest
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
June 29, 2009, midnight
S1E56 - Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
June 30, 2009, midnight
S1E57 - All at Sea
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
July 1, 2009, midnight
S1E58 - Thyme Out
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
July 2, 2009, midnight
S1E59 - Shanks and Soufflés
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
July 3, 2009, midnight
S1E60 - Christmas in July
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
July 5, 2009, midnight
S1E61 - 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.
July 6, 2009, midnight
S1E62 - Julie vs Adrian Richardson
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
July 7, 2009, midnight
S1E63 - 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
July 8, 2009, midnight
S1E64 - Taste Test
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
July 9, 2009, midnight
S1E65 - Winter Warmers
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
July 10, 2009, midnight
S1E66 - 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
July 12, 2009, midnight
S1E67 - Pie Wars
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
July 13, 2009, midnight
S1E68 - 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.
July 14, 2009, midnight
S1E69 - 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.
July 15, 2009, midnight
S1E70 - 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
July 16, 2009, midnight
S1E71 - 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.
July 17, 2009, midnight
S1E72 - 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.
July 19, 2009, midnight
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