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MasterChef Australia 2009

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
April 27, 2009
Last Aired
July 15, 2026
Format
18 seasons · 1,142 eps
Total Runtime
~1427.5 hours (75 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S8E1 "Premiere" (★ 10/10)
Created By
Franc Roddam
Network
10
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 83 votes TV-14 Reality 18 seasons · 1142 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
★ 7.0/10
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What is MasterChef Australia?

MasterChef Australia is an Australian competitive cooking game show that adapts the format of the original British MasterChef. Produced by Shine Australia, the series is broadcast on Network Ten.

Type
TV series
Year
2009
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
1,142
Runtime
75 minutes
First aired
Apr 27, 2009
Last aired
Jul 15, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
AU
Networks
10
Genres
Reality
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 83 votes
Format
18 seasons · 1,142 episodes
Episode runtime
~75 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
10
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MasterChef Australia is an Australian competitive cooking game show that adapts the format of the original British MasterChef. Produced by Shine Australia, the series is broadcast on Network Ten. Since its debut in 2009, the programme has presented amateur chefs with a series of culinary challenges judged by professional chefs and food experts, with

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Should you watch it?

“Amateur cooks compete in intense culinary challenges judged by top chefs.”

Reasons to watch
  • High-stakes cooking competitions
  • Professional chef mentorship
  • Diverse contestant backgrounds
Keep in mind
  • Intense pressure may stress some viewers
  • Competition format can feel repetitive

You enjoy cooking shows with serious culinary skill demonstrations.

Suitable for general audiences with focus on food preparation and competition.

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Season 10 · 61 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 61 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 61 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 61 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
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Season 17 · 60 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
Season 18 · 60 episodes Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →
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Frequently asked questions

Is this the original MasterChef series?

No, it's the Australian adaptation of the British MasterChef format.

Who produces the show?

Shine Australia produces the series for Network Ten.

What network airs it?

Network Ten screens the show in Australia.

Has it won awards?

Yes, it has won Logie Awards.

What is the show's format?

Amateur cooks compete in cooking challenges judged by professional chefs.

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