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MasterChef 2010

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
July 27, 2010
Last Aired
June 3, 2026
Format
16 seasons · 304 eps
Total Runtime
~405.3 hours (80 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S4E1 "Auditions No. 1" (★ 10/10)
Created By
Franc Roddam
Network
FOX
Where to Stream
Hulu
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★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 289 votes TV-14 Reality 16 seasons · 304 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
★ 7.1/10
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What is MasterChef?

MasterChef is an American competitive cooking reality television series that premiered on Fox. The series features amateur and home chefs competing to win the title of MasterChef.

Type
TV series
Year
2010
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
304
Runtime
80 minutes
First aired
Jul 27, 2010
Last aired
Jun 3, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
FOX
Genres
Reality
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 289 votes
Format
16 seasons · 304 episodes
Episode runtime
~80 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
FOX
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MasterChef is an American competitive cooking reality television series that premiered on Fox. The series features amateur and home chefs competing to win the title of MasterChef. Based on the British series of the same name, MasterChef is produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato. The show sees award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and other celebrity chefs put a group of contestants through a series of challenges and elimination rounds. The series premiered on July 27, 2010, with its first season running from July 27 to September 15, 2010, on Fox. The show is available to stream on FOX One and has been released on YouTube in various playlists, including a 1080p version of its first season. MasterChef has become a popular cooking competition series, with a format that involves turning one home cook into a culinary master.

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Should you watch it?

“Home cooks compete in high-stakes culinary challenges under the guidance of world-renowned professional chefs.”

Reasons to watch
  • expert culinary feedback
  • high-stakes cooking challenges
Keep in mind
  • intense judging style

Watch it if you enjoy watching amateur cooks transform their skills under pressure in a competitive kitchen environment.

The series features intense competitive pressure and direct, critical commentary from professional chefs.

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Season 1 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 25 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 19 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 19 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 21 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 23 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 25 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 20 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 19 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
Season 15 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →
Season 16 · 18 episodes Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

What is the goal of the show?

The goal is for a group of home cooks to compete in challenges to become a culinary master.

Who judges the contestants?

The contestants are judged by Gordon Ramsay and other celebrity chefs.

What kind of contestants participate?

The show features home cooks who are looking to improve their skills and win the competition.

How are contestants eliminated?

Contestants are eliminated through a series of structured cooking challenges and rounds.

Is the show a competition?

Yes, it is a hit cooking competition series.

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