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MasterChef: The Professionals: Season 1

20 episodes Premiered Aug 25, 2008 Updated Jul 19, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

Week 1, Day 1

Aug 25, 2008 · 30 min

Michel Roux Jnr and Gregg Wallace hunt for a young chef who wants to make it as a chef. The usual “versatility test,” using provided ingredients to create, in 50 minutes, two dis

S1·E2

Week 1, Day 2

Aug 26, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes using haddock as the central ingredient before re-creating a Wild Mushroom Risotto and Macaroons.

S1·E3

Week 1, Day 3

Aug 27, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of lamb, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Sole a la Meuniere and Barquettes aux Abricots

S1·E4

Week 1, Day 4

Aug 28, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of chicken, then they must recreate two classic dishes, Omelette aux Fine Herbs and Profiteroles.

S1·E5

Week 1, Quarterfinal

Aug 29, 2008 · 30 min

A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

S1·E6

Week 2, Day 1

Sep 1, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of seabass, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Eggs Florentine and Rhubarb Tart.

S1·E7

Week 2, Day 2

Sep 2, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of duck, then they must recreate two classic dishes Skate a la Grenobloise and Oeufs a la Neige

S1·E8

Week 2, Day 3

Sep 3, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of pork, then they must recreate two classic dishes Lobster Bisque and Coffee Dacquoise

S1·E9

Week 2, Day 4

Sep 4, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of squid, then they must recreate two classic dishes; Ballotine of Guinea Fowl and Millefeuille.

S1·E10

Week 2, Quarterfinal

Sep 5, 2008 · 30 min

A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

S1·E11

Week 3, Day 1

Sep 8, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of rainbow trout, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Pork Robert and Poires Belles Helene

S1·E12

Week 3, Day 2

Sep 9, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of beef sirloin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Bouillabaisse and Tarte Tatin

S1·E13

Week 3, Day 3

Sep 10, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of poussin, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Fish Quenelles with a Beurre Blanc and Mango Sables

S1·E14

Week 3, Day 4

Sep 11, 2008 · 30 min

Two dishes in 50 minutes from the central ingredient of prawns, then they must recreate two classic dishes - Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli with Pesto and Zabaglione

S1·E15

Week 3, Quarterfinal

Sep 12, 2008 · 30 min

A quarter final, with the four winning chefs from the week's heats cooking two courses of their own design for three restaurant critics.

S1·E16

Finals Week: Semi Final 1

Sep 15, 2008 · 30 min

The first two winners of the final six go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the two Michelin starred Gidleigh Park under chef Michael Caines and then

S1·E17

Finals Week: Semi Final 2

Sep 16, 2008 · 30 min

The second two winners of the final six go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the two Michelin starred Vineyard at Stockcross under chef, John Campbell

S1·E18

Finals Week: Semi Final 3

Sep 17, 2008 · 30 min

The last two winners of the quarter finals go head to head for a place in the final three. First they cook at the Michelin starred Hibiscus under chef, Claude Bosi and then they cr

S1·E19

Final: Day 1

Sep 18, 2008 · 30 min

It's the penultimate show and only three chefs are left. They face two challenges: create an amuse bouche and petit fours, and then cook for five top restaurateurs.

S1·E20

Final: Day 2

Sep 19, 2008 · 30 min

It's the final show and the three chefs face their most daunting task yet. First they have to cook for 30 of the best chefs in Europe and three former Michelin inspectors. Then the