MasterChef Australia: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
Apr 30, 2009 · 47 min
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 j
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
May 1, 2009 · 25 min
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
The Top 20 Revealed
May 3, 2009 · 71 min
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
20 Ways with Chicken
May 4, 2009 · 47 min
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
The First Cut
May 7, 2009 · 24 min
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
Cooking With The Masters
May 8, 2009 · 24 min
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
The Tarte Tatin Test
May 11, 2009 · 44 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
Banquet Wars
May 13, 2009 · 46 min
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
A Blow for Brent
May 14, 2009 · 23 min
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
Class Is In
May 15, 2009 · 42 min
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
Attack of the Killer Squid
May 18, 2009 · 46 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
Julia and the Duck
May 19, 2009 · 24 min
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
Aisle Panic
May 20, 2009 · 45 min
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
An Emotional Elimination
May 21, 2009 · 23 min
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
Soufflés and Stir-fries
May 22, 2009 · 42 min
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
The Steaks are Raised
May 24, 2009 · 46 min
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
Kate's Tough Decision
May 28, 2009 · 24 min
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
The Perfect Chip
May 29, 2009 · 42 min
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
Best of British
May 31, 2009 · 46 min
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Paella Pain
Jun 1, 2009 · 46 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
The Great Bait Debate
Jun 4, 2009 · 24 min
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Lemon Goodness
Jun 5, 2009 · 45 min
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Not So Sweet
Jun 8, 2009 · 46 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
Jun 9, 2009 · 23 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
And Then There Were Seven
Jun 11, 2009 · 24 min
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Sweet Treats
Jun 12, 2009 · 46 min
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Terrine Trauma
Jun 15, 2009 · 46 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Grain Pain
Jun 18, 2009 · 23 min
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Cocktail Hour
Jun 19, 2009 · 45 min
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Battle of the Sexes
Jun 24, 2009 · 69 min
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
Sweet and Sour
Jun 25, 2009 · 24 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
Show and Tell
Jun 26, 2009 · 45 min
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Love is in the Air
Jun 28, 2009 · 46 min
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Vision Quest
Jun 29, 2009 · 46 min
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Jun 30, 2009 · 24 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
All at Sea
Jul 1, 2009 · 45 min
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
Thyme Out
Jul 2, 2009 · 23 min
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Shanks and Soufflés
Jul 3, 2009 · 45 min
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Macaroon Madness
Jul 6, 2009 · 47 min
Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
Julie vs Adrian Richardson
Jul 7, 2009 · 24 min
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Jul 8, 2009 · 48 min
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, M
Taste Test
Jul 9, 2009 · 23 min
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
Winter Warmers
Jul 10, 2009 · 46 min
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
Finals Fever
Jul 12, 2009 · 49 min
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 converte
Pie Wars
Jul 13, 2009 · 47 min
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Poh's Advantage
Jul 14, 2009 · 48 min
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 ha
No Piece of Cake
Jul 15, 2009 · 47 min
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
And Then There Were Two
Jul 16, 2009 · 75 min
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
The Tables Are Turned
Jul 17, 2009 · 45 min
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 Geo
The Grand Finale
Jul 19, 2009 · 91 min
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, wi