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MasterChef Australia: Season 4

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70 episodes · first aired May 6, 2012

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  1. 1 The Journey Continues May 6, 2012 · 46m The personality is on the plate and the food is the star of the show. Network Ten's smash hit series MasterChef returns tonight and promises to excite, thrill and entertain like never…
  2. 2 Top 50 Mystery Box May 7, 2012 · 56m The top 50 amateur cooks will compete in the first Mystery Box challenge of the season; the judges select the top 12 who then have the opportunity to cook off in a nail-biting challenge.
  3. 3 Mornington Peninsula Farms May 8, 2012 · 50m The top 12 contestants from last night's Mystery Box are divided into pairs to forage for their own ingredients at various farms in Mornington Peninsula to cook a sweet or savoury dish.
  4. 4 Knife Skills May 9, 2012 · 52m MasterChef mentor Matt Moran arrives at the Royal Exhibition Building to put the contestants through their knife skills paces. They must fillet, pin bone and cook a beautiful piece of…
  5. 5 Sweet Pressure Test May 10, 2012 · 56m Thirty three contestants compete in a Sweet Pressure Test created by superstar chef Shannon Bennett. With six more aprons up for grabs, his Peach Melba dessert is a challenge to say the…
  6. 6 Masterclass May 11, 2012 · 47m The top 18 contestants head to Daylesford for a MasterClass. Later, Matt Moran and George teach the contestants some classic French cooking techniques.
  7. 7 French Pressure Test May 13, 2012 · 47m After a long week of hard fought challenges the remaining twelve contestants compete in a French Pressure test to claim the last remaining spots in the Top 24. But whose dish will earn…
  8. 8 Mystery Box May 14, 2012 · 51m Arriving at the MasterChef kitchen, the top 24 quickly learn it's 'Mystery Box' time! They raise the lid but it's not food that they find.
  9. 9 Beat the Chef! May 15, 2012 · 50m The Immunity Challenge sees the winner of the Pressure Test try and 'Beat the Chef!' It's a battle royale as our contestant takes on superstar chef Dan Hong from the Lotus Restaurant.
  10. 10 Restaurant Team Challenge May 16, 2012 · 50m Ever dreamed of running your own restaurant? The contestants are divided into two teams: they must take over a restaurant service in opposing restaurants in Sydney's Kings Cross.
  11. 11 Pasta Elimination May 17, 2012 · 51m The losing team head to the MasterChef kitchen for the first elimination challenge of the season. It's all about pasta and the contestants are challenged to either 'make or break' that…
  12. 12 Masterclass May 18, 2012 · 47m Gary and George host a seafood-inspired MasterClass, while Phillipa Grogan from Phillipa's bakery in Melbourne teaches the contestants the art of breadmaking.
  13. 13 Mystery and Invention May 20, 2012 · 54m This Mystery Box is a cracker - literally. Then later, the winner of this challenge gets to pick the key ingredient for the following Invention Test.
  14. 14 Pressure Test May 21, 2012 · 50m Superstar chef Peter Gilmore returns with an eight layer textured chocolate cake. Talk about Pressure Test! The bottom three from the Invention Test must replicate this cake.
  15. 15 Immunity Challenge May 22, 2012 · 50m The lucky winner from the Invention Test returns to the kitchen tonight to face off against former head chef of Tetsuya restaurant, Darren Roberston.
  16. 16 Yum Cha Team Challenge May 23, 2012 · 1h 4m The top 22 contestants head to Sydney's Chinese Gardens to compete in a yum cha challenge. Divided into teams, they must plan a menu, shop and cook a tasty yum cha feast.
  17. 17 Elimination Challenge May 24, 2012 · 49m Yesterday's losing 11 contestants compete in tonight's elimination challenge. It's a taste test and cook off so this challenge is tough! After a hard fought fight one contestant is sent…
  18. 18 Masterclass May 25, 2012 · 53m It's a mega MasterClass tonight as Gary and Matt Moran teach the top 21 contestants about raw foods, herbs, and oils. Later Gary whips up a mushroom gnocchi and his 'Mum's Lamb Stew with…
  19. 19 Biscuit Mystery Box May 27, 2012 · 53m The remaining 21 contestants return to the MasterChef kitchen to compete in a biscuit inspired Mystery Box challenge. Later it's an Invention Test Mexican style. Cactus anyone?
  20. 20 Pressure Test May 28, 2012 · 51m The bottom three contestants from the last show arrive at the kitchen to face off in the Pressure Test. Later, three lucky contestants attend a very special private Master Class.
  21. 21 Raw Food Immunity Challenge May 29, 2012 · 49m Sake head chef Shaun Presland takes on the winner of Sunday's Invention Test in a Raw Food Immunity Challenge. With no cooking, no heat and no gas bench tops they need to be super creative.
  22. 22 Leftover Team Challenge May 30, 2012 · 1h 8m The contestants split into two teams to cook for a restaurant full of discerning diners, all with leftover ingredients collected from top Sydney restaurants.
  23. 23 Poultry Elimination May 31, 2012 · 54m We say goodbye to another contestant after a hard fought poultry elimination challenge. They must name that bird then cook that bird. Quail, duck, chicken and turkey are served up.
  24. 24 MasterClass Jun 1, 2012 · 55m Gary kicks off the MasterClass with mouth-watering barbecue chicken and is later joined by special guest chef Jason Jones who teaches the contestants how to serve up the perfect Mexican…
  25. 25 Flavour Matching Mysterybox Jun 3, 2012 · 43m 19 contestants arrive at the MasterChef Kitchen for a flavour matching 'Mystery Box' challenge. With everyone eager to impress the judges, one contestant pushes himself too far and burns…
  26. 26 Market Stall Competition Jun 4, 2012 · 54m The contestants arrive in Tasmania for a market stall competition, where they are divided into four teams. The teams must run their own take away market stall and create their own unique…
  27. 27 Fishing Boat Salmon Challenge Jun 5, 2012 · 46m With the chance to compete in tonight's immunity challenge, the winning teams from last night's market stall must first compete against each other in a fishing boat salmon challenge.
  28. 28 Tea for 100 Team Challenge Jun 6, 2012 · 1h 4m The contestants are divided into two teams, and are challenged to create, make and bake an afternoon tea for 100 guests. It must include four dishes - a scone, a pastry, and two of their…
  29. 29 Knockout Round Elimination Jun 7, 2012 · 52m The nine contestants cook for their MasterChef lives through a series of three knockout round challenges. A typical Pub lunch is on the menu - steak, onion rings and more.
  30. 30 MasterClass Jun 8, 2012 · 52m Gary goes into chef mode when he puts himself up against the clock in a 30 minute real time challenge. Later Gary is joined by Lorraine Pascale of Ella's Cupcake in Covent Garden.
  31. 31 Mystery and Invention Jun 10, 2012 · 54m After a fun filled week in Tasmania, tonight the contestants head back to the MasterChef kitchen for a classic Mystery Box and Invention Test challenge.
  32. 32 Pressure Test Jun 11, 2012 · 49m Greek salad is not as simple as it seems, particularly when it's been created by George! The three contestants in tonight's elimination challenge have three and a half hours to cook.
  33. 33 Immunity Challenge Jun 12, 2012 · 53m MasterChef welcomes iconic chef and culinary legend Jamie Oliver to the kitchen.
  34. 34 24 Hour Cooking Challenge Jun 13, 2012 · 1h 6m Tonight the contestants head to the Shangri La Hotel for a mammoth 24 hour cooking challenge that will push them to their limits. Divided into two teams, they must work shifts to cover all…
  35. 35 Rapid Fire Pressure Test Jun 14, 2012 · 49m The losing team from last night's 24 hour cooking challenge return to the MasterChef kitchen for a 'rapid fire' pressure test.
  36. 36 Masterclass Jun 15, 2012 · 53m Gary and George's MasterClass serves up lamb ribs, apple strudel and quail.
  37. 37 Superstar Mystery Box Jun 17, 2012 · 48m MasterChef winning alumni Julie Goodwin, Adam Liaw and Kate Bracks return to the MasterChef kitchen for a superstar mystery box challenge. Who will win on the night?
  38. 38 Pressure Test Jun 18, 2012 · 48m The pressure test challenges three contestants to cook a perfect quiche Lorraine. All three contestants are determined to stay in the competition so they are quick to get down to business!
  39. 39 Immunity Challenge Jun 19, 2012 · 50m The Mystery Box winner is eager to win an immunity pin. To win they must beat former Billy Kwong Chef, Hamish Ingham from Bar H. With a choice of tea or coffee as the core ingredient.
  40. 40 Wedding Challenge Jun 20, 2012 · 1h 8m Matt Preston reveals to the contestants that they will be catering for a Sri Lankan wedding! The Bride and Groom have invited 450 guests to their traditional Hindu wedding, which is purely…
  41. 41 Elimination Challenge Jun 21, 2012 · 52m The losing team from the wedding challenge faces off in a cake based elimination challenge, where they are served up 32 cakes, and must taste then name each cake.
  42. 42 Masterclass Jun 22, 2012 · 51m Gary and Matt Moran head up a MasterClass of French onion soup, roast chicken and yummy pork belly with noodles. Later we learn the art of baking classic cakes with chef Philippe Mouchel.
  43. 43 Mystery Box Challenge Jun 24, 2012 · 52m In a special Mystery Box Challenge the contestants quickly learn that they must warm the cockles of the judges' hearts with a tasty soup.
  44. 44 Elimination Challenge Jun 25, 2012 · 48m The bottom three contestants from the Invention Test must now cook for their lives in the Elimination Challenge, with Christine Manfield's classic smoked trout.
  45. 45 Immunity Challenge Jun 26, 2012 · 47m Rum and raisin is a classic combination, but will it be a perfect match for our contestant in the Immunity Challenge? Chef Daniel Wilson also joins the kitchen.
  46. 46 Team Challenge Jun 27, 2012 · 1h 10m It's time to get back to basics with a homely team cooking challenge. Separated into three teams, they are invited into a suburban home, where they must cook for two neighbours.
  47. 47 Elimination Challenge Jun 28, 2012 · 52m Arriving at the MasterChef kitchen for the immunity challenge, the eight contestants from the losing team quickly learn that they must compete in three quick fire cook-offs.
  48. 48 Masterclass Jun 29, 2012 · 53m George, Matt Moran and Gary showcase the best food Kangaroo Island has to offer. Expect tips on cooking with lamb, marron and chicken. Then we end the night with a taste of honey.
  49. 49 Invention Test Jul 1, 2012 · 51m After a trip to Kangaroo Island the contestants get back into the kitchen & discover there is no Mystery Box. Instead they find themselves in an Invention Test with guest chef Heston…
  50. 50 Pressure Test Jul 2, 2012 · 50m Three contestants from the Invention Test must face a Pressure Test like no other. The contestants have two hours to make a cake specially created by renowned Pastry Chef Vincent Gadan.
  51. 51 Immunity Challenge Jul 3, 2012 · 50m The winner of this week's Heston Mega Invention Test, gets the added reward of competing in an immunity challenge. Up against the winning contestant is a 1-hat chef Tomislav Martinovic.
  52. 52 Pop Up Restaurant Challenge Jul 4, 2012 · 1h 6m The remaining amateur chefs get to live out what most professional chefs only dream of doing in their careers. The contestants need to create two pop up restaurants from scratch.
  53. 53 Double Elimination Challenge Jul 5, 2012 · 56m The losing team face elimination. But this is not just any elimination - five contestants must get ready for a double elimination. Only three will survive and become part of the Top 10.
  54. 54 Masterclass Jul 6, 2012 · 52m Gary and Matt kick off this special MasterClass by officially welcoming and congratulating this season's Top 10. Topping off the week with an amazing Italian feast.
  55. 55 Roman Dish Challenge Jul 8, 2012 · 53m Buongiorno, from Italy! Tonight our top 10 contestants join the judges in Rome for a week of challenges! But this is no Roman holiday, tonight they must cook a Roman dish that has a story…
  56. 56 Super-Sized Challenge Jul 9, 2012 · 44m Celebrate pizza and pasta with a super-sized challenge. The four best cooks from the previous challenge compete against each other for the chance to cook off for an Immunity Pin.
  57. 57 Immunity Challenge Jul 10, 2012 · 49m Heads to beautiful Tuscany, Florence, for a nail-biting Immunity Challenge where judges Matt Preston and George Calombaris are joined by guest judge chef Antonio Carluccio.
  58. 58 Risotto Challenge Jul 11, 2012 · 1h 7m The ten contestants head to Parma where they cook off in a risotto challenge. Maestro Gualtiero Marchesi challenges the contestants to cook the 'Death Dish' - his very own saffron and gold…
  59. 59 Elimination Challenge Jul 12, 2012 · 54m The elimination challenge takes the five losing contestants to Tuscany to cook a feast for local villagers in the ancient and quaint town of Monticchelo.
  60. 60 Masterclass Jul 13, 2012 · 54m Superstar chef Neil Perry joins Gary and George for an Italian-inspired MasterClass.
  61. 61 Mystery Fridge Challenge Jul 15, 2012 · 1h 8m Tonight in the MasterChef Mystery Box challenge each contestant has been given the task of creating a dish from the ingredients in the fridge, which include one tasty left-over.
  62. 62 Pressure Test Jul 16, 2012 · 50m The bottom 3 dishes from yesterday's Invention Test face a Pressure Test where someone will go home! The contestants attempt to make guest chef Grant King's highly technical dish.
  63. 63 Elimination Challenge Jul 17, 2012 · 52m The remaining eight contestants face the second elimination of the week, a situation only made sweeter with the news that celeb chef Kylie Kwong has entered the building.
  64. 64 Mini Challenge Jul 18, 2012 · 1h 10m A mini challenge designed to determine who will cook in the team challenge ahead, sees the contestants cook a French inspired dessert.
  65. 65 Family Team Challenge Jul 19, 2012 · 49m Tonight's challenge is an emotional one as one family member for each contestant is brought in. The four contestants will have to cook the meal their loved ones have missed the most.
  66. 66 Masterclass Jul 20, 2012 · 54m In the MasterClass, Anthony Puharich from Victor Churchill shares his expert opinion with our contestants on selecting the right cut of beef for the right meal.
  67. 67 Lunch Service Jul 22, 2012 · 1h 11m The judges announce to the top six contestants that they must run lunch service for 60 guests at Guillaume at Bennelong under the watchful eye of head chef Guillaume Brahini.
  68. 68 The Perfect Steak Sauce Jul 23, 2012 · 55m The five top contestants are greeted by Legendary British chef and MasterChef UK judge, John Torode, and a live cow. Torode announces that they must cook the perfect sauce to accompany the…
  69. 69 Recreate Signature Dish Jul 24, 2012 · 56m The final four MasterChef contestants each have 90 minutes to cook one of Australia's best chef's signature dishes, and only 15 minutes with their chef so they need to make the most of it.
  70. 70 Grand Final Jul 25, 2012 · 1h 56m It all comes down to this. The MasterChef finale. The final three are hoping they have saved their best for last, as they step into the MasterChef kitchen for the last time.