MasterChef Junior: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of MasterChef Junior Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Punch And Munch
Mar 17, 2022 · 42 min
Sixteen pint-sized chefs from all around the country earn their white aprons and are tasked with their first challenge: a secret item they must use as the star of their dish. The c
Taste It, Make It
Mar 24, 2022 · 42 min
Fifteen chefs join together and collaborate in their groups to create the most show-stopping pizzas in only 20 minutes. The group that impresses the judges the least faces the elim
All's Fair At Ren Faire
Mar 31, 2022 · 42 min
The remaining 14 junior chefs split into 2 teams to prepare a medieval-themed dish for a crowd of lords and ladies, who vote for the winning team.
Donut Holes & Hold Your Nose
Apr 7, 2022 · 42 min
Gordon Ramsay's daughter, Matilda "Tilly" Ramsay, joins as a guest judge, as the panel challenges the remaining 13 young home cooks to make one of their favorite treats: donuts. Th
Daphne's Baby Shower
Apr 14, 2022 · 42 min
To celebrate the approaching birth of her baby, judge Daphne Oz challenges the remaining 12 young chefs to divide into 2 teams and create the ultimate savory and sweet balanced mea
Where's Walnuts?
Apr 21, 2022 · 42 min
After facing a nutty Mystery Box challenge, 11 junior chefs compete in a fiery elimination challenge. They also welcome back Season 7 winner Che Spiotta.
Motocross Mayhem
Apr 28, 2022 · 45 min
The Top 10 chefs start their engines for the ultimate race of the season, as they head over to a secret destination for their challenge. The strongest communicators are picked as t
Jalapeño Business
May 5, 2022 · 45 min
The nine remaining junior chefs create one of the most popular fried, feisty and spicy finger foods
The Big Bake Sale
May 12, 2022 · 45 min
The eight remaining junior chefs split into teams for a bake sale challenge. Gordon, Daphne and Aaron judge four different types of tasty treats on flavor and presentation. Ultimat
Totally Egg-streme
May 19, 2022 · 45 min
This week, the seven remaining junior chefs test their culinary knowledge of different types of eggs and cuts of steak. In 45 minutes, the chefs must create a dish with an egg of t
The Restaurant Takeover
May 26, 2022 · 45 min
The top six junior chefs put their professional skills to the test during a restaurant takeover at the luxury hotel NoMad in downtown Los Angeles. Executive Chef Rudy Lopez lends h
Alexander In A Box
Jun 2, 2022 · 45 min
MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Season One winner Alexander Weiss makes a surprise return, as the chefs are challenged to filet as many fish as they can in 15 minutes. The three chefs who filet
WWE Tag Team
Jun 2, 2022 · 45 min
The four remaining junior chefs pair up with WWE Superstars, who are much more comfortable in the ring. The winning junior receives tickets to a WWE match! In the elimination chall
The Semi-Final
Jun 14, 2022 · 45 min
The top three contestants are visited by their loved ones, and they have one hour to cook a dish for each of the judges that is inspired by their families. The contestant with the
The Road To The Finale
Jun 23, 2022 · 42 min
On the road to the finals, Gordon Ramsay recaps the biggest moments of Season 8; bloopers, clips and outtakes of the season.
The Finale
Jun 23, 2022 · 43 min
Two finalists compete for the $100,000 prize; the chefs must create an entrée and dessert that best represents themselves.