MasterChef Australia — Season 1

Apr 27, 2009 · 45m

The auditions begin!

Apr 28, 2009 · 47m

Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

Apr 29, 2009 · 47m

Melbourne

Apr 30, 2009 · 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.

May 1, 2009 · 25m

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

May 3, 2009 · 1h 11m

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

May 4, 2009 · 47m

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

May 5, 2009 · 24m

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

May 6, 2009 · 45m

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

May 7, 2009 · 24m

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

May 8, 2009 · 24m

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

May 10, 2009 · 47m

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

May 11, 2009 · 44m

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

May 12, 2009 · 24m

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

May 13, 2009 · 46m

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

May 14, 2009 · 23m

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

May 15, 2009 · 42m

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

May 17, 2009 · 46m

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

May 18, 2009 · 46m

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

May 19, 2009 · 24m

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

May 20, 2009 · 45m

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

May 21, 2009 · 23m

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

May 22, 2009 · 42m

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

May 24, 2009 · 46m

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

May 25, 2009 · 45m

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

May 26, 2009 · 24m

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

May 27, 2009 · 46m

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

May 28, 2009 · 24m

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

May 29, 2009 · 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

May 31, 2009 · 46m

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

Jun 1, 2009 · 46m

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

Jun 2, 2009 · 24m

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Jun 3, 2009 · 46m

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

Jun 4, 2009 · 24m

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Jun 5, 2009 · 45m

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

Jun 7, 2009 · 46m

Invention Test 5

Jun 8, 2009 · 46m

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

Jun 9, 2009 · 23m

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Jun 10, 2009 · 45m

Martini Club Team Challenge

Jun 11, 2009 · 24m

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

Jun 12, 2009 · 46m

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

Jun 14, 2009 · 46m

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

Jun 15, 2009 · 46m

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

Jun 16, 2009 · 24m

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

Jun 17, 2009 · 1h 9m

The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Jun 18, 2009 · 23m

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

Jun 19, 2009 · 45m

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

Jun 21, 2009 · 46m

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Jun 22, 2009 · 45m

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

Jun 23, 2009 · 24m

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

Jun 24, 2009 · 1h 9m

Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

Jun 25, 2009 · 24m

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

Jun 26, 2009 · 45m

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

Jun 28, 2009 · 46m

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

Jun 29, 2009 · 46m

The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

Jun 30, 2009 · 24m

Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

Jul 1, 2009 · 45m

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

Jul 2, 2009 · 23m

Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

Jul 3, 2009 · 45m

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

Jul 5, 2009 · 47m

The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

Jul 6, 2009 · 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.

Jul 7, 2009 · 24m

Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

Jul 8, 2009 · 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

Jul 9, 2009 · 23m

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

Jul 10, 2009 · 46m

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

Jul 12, 2009 · 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

Jul 13, 2009 · 47m

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

Jul 14, 2009 · 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.

Jul 15, 2009 · 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.

Jul 16, 2009 · 1h 15m

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

Jul 17, 2009 · 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.

Jul 19, 2009 · 1h 31m

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.