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MasterChef Australia: Season 1

Poster for MasterChef Australia Season 1

72 episodes · first aired Apr 27, 2009

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  1. 1 Sydney Sizzles Apr 27, 2009 · 45m The auditions begin!
  2. 2 Audition 2 Apr 28, 2009 · 47m Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
  3. 3 Audition 3 Apr 29, 2009 · 47m Melbourne
  4. 4 Top 50 (1) - Taste Test 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…
  5. 5 Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy May 1, 2009 · 25m Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
  6. 6 The Top 20 Revealed May 3, 2009 · 1h 11m The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
  7. 7 20 Ways with Chicken May 4, 2009 · 47m The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
  8. 8 Sam And The Sausage May 5, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
  9. 9 Sushi Stress May 6, 2009 · 45m Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
  10. 10 The First Cut May 7, 2009 · 24m Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
  11. 11 Cooking With The Masters May 8, 2009 · 24m Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
  12. 12 Rabbit Season May 10, 2009 · 47m Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
  13. 13 The Tarte Tatin Test May 11, 2009 · 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 May 12, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
  15. 15 Banquet Wars May 13, 2009 · 46m The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
  16. 16 A Blow for Brent May 14, 2009 · 23m Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
  17. 17 Class Is In May 15, 2009 · 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 May 17, 2009 · 46m Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
  19. 19 Attack of the Killer Squid May 18, 2009 · 46m Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
  20. 20 Julia and the Duck May 19, 2009 · 24m The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
  21. 21 Aisle Panic May 20, 2009 · 45m A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
  22. 22 An Emotional Elimination May 21, 2009 · 23m The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
  23. 23 Soufflés and Stir-fries May 22, 2009 · 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 May 24, 2009 · 46m The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
  25. 25 Sweet Success May 25, 2009 · 45m Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
  26. 26 Chris vs Alex Herbert May 26, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
  27. 27 Feeding Frenzy May 27, 2009 · 46m The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
  28. 28 Kate's Tough Decision May 28, 2009 · 24m The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
  29. 29 The Perfect Chip 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
  30. 30 Best of British May 31, 2009 · 46m John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
  31. 31 Paella Pain Jun 1, 2009 · 46m Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
  32. 32 Justine vs Guy Grossi Jun 2, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
  33. 33 Fishy Business Jun 3, 2009 · 46m Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
  34. 34 The Great Bait Debate Jun 4, 2009 · 24m The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
  35. 35 Lemon Goodness Jun 5, 2009 · 45m Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
  36. 36 Double Trouble Jun 7, 2009 · 46m Invention Test 5
  37. 37 Not So Sweet Jun 8, 2009 · 46m Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
  38. 38 Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue Jun 9, 2009 · 23m Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
  39. 39 Canape Frenzy Jun 10, 2009 · 45m Martini Club Team Challenge
  40. 40 And Then There Were Seven Jun 11, 2009 · 24m The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
  41. 41 Sweet Treats 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
  42. 42 Hits and Misses Jun 14, 2009 · 46m Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
  43. 43 Terrine Trauma Jun 15, 2009 · 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 Jun 16, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
  45. 45 Here Comes the Bride Jun 17, 2009 · 1h 9m The contestants cater a wedding on water.
  46. 46 Grain Pain Jun 18, 2009 · 23m Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
  47. 47 Cocktail Hour Jun 19, 2009 · 45m Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
  48. 48 Hello Hong Kong! Jun 21, 2009 · 46m Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
  49. 49 Old Faces Return Jun 22, 2009 · 45m Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
  50. 50 Truffletastic! Jun 23, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
  51. 51 Battle of the Sexes Jun 24, 2009 · 1h 9m Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
  52. 52 Sweet and Sour 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
  53. 53 Show and Tell Jun 26, 2009 · 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 Jun 28, 2009 · 46m Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
  55. 55 Vision Quest Jun 29, 2009 · 46m The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
  56. 56 Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant Jun 30, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
  57. 57 All at Sea Jul 1, 2009 · 45m HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
  58. 58 Thyme Out Jul 2, 2009 · 23m Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
  59. 59 Shanks and Soufflés Jul 3, 2009 · 45m Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
  60. 60 Christmas in July Jul 5, 2009 · 47m The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
  61. 61 Macaroon Madness 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.
  62. 62 Julie vs Adrian Richardson Jul 7, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
  63. 63 Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? 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…
  64. 64 Taste Test Jul 9, 2009 · 23m Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
  65. 65 Winter Warmers 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
  66. 66 Finals Fever 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…
  67. 67 Pie Wars Jul 13, 2009 · 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 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…
  69. 69 No Piece of Cake 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.
  70. 70 And Then There Were Two 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…
  71. 71 The Tables Are Turned 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…
  72. 72 The Grand Finale 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…