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My Kitchen Rules: Season 8

48 episodes Premiered Jan 30, 2017 Updated Sep 26, 2026
Previously on My Kitchen Rules

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 My Kitchen Rules 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.
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Season 8 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 8: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (44): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S8·E1 Mytharc

Damo & Caz (TAS)

Jan 30, 2017 · 60 min

Join judges Manu Feildel and Pete Evans as a new batch of exceptional home cooks compete for their place in MKR history, with a $250,000 grand prize on offer

S8·E2 Core

David & Betty (NSW)

Jan 31, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the tattoo inspired instant restaurant of #justfriends David & Betty from Sydney's south west. Will their exotic flavours get the likes they need to be an Ins

S8·E3 Core

Karen & Ros (VIC)

Feb 1, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the instant restaurant of Melbourne midwives Karen & Ros. Will this be their most difficult delivery yet?

S8·E4 Core

Bek & Ash (WA)

Feb 5, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the music festival-inspired instant restaurant of Perth besties Bek & Ash. The flatmates are brimming with confidence, but a good time descends into chaos as

S8·E5 Core

Tim & Kyle (SA)

Feb 6, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the boys backyard-inspired instant restaurant of Adelaide pub mates, Tim & Kyle, who are ready to make their mark. But on the sidelines it's anything but frie

S8·E6 Core

Amy & Tyson (QLD)

Feb 7, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the final instant restaurant of Group 1, hosted by Amy & Tyson. They've got the brains to be the best but the pressure to deliver could blow it. Plus, a surpr

S8·E7 Core

Sudden Death Cook-Off (Group 1)

Feb 8, 2017 · 60 min

Tonight, It's the first elimination! It's Bek & Ash vs David & Betty. Who will be the first team to leave My Kitchen Rules?

S8·E8 Core

Albert & Dave (NSW Group 2)

Feb 12, 2017 · 60 min

Tonight, Albert & Dave kick off the second round of instant restaurants AND there's more than just food on the table. Get ready to meet group 2.

S8·E9 Core

Kelsey & Amanda (NSW Group 2)

Feb 13, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to south west Sydney where sisters, Kelsey & Amanda, are like kids in a candy store bringing sweet things to the competition. Plus, the most controversial commen

S8·E10 Core

Court & Duncan (VIC Group 2)

Feb 14, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the instant restaurant of married Melbourne hipsters Court & Duncan, where the food is smokin' and the table talk is too hot to handle!

S8·E11 Core

Josh & Amy (WA Group 2)

Feb 15, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the instant restaurant of Broome seafood lovers Josh & Amy. They believe they've got the skills to chart a course for success but it's not all smooth sailing.

S8·E12 Core

Della & Tully (QLD Group 2)

Feb 19, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the Å-hobo boho instant restaurant of Brisbane foodie friends, Della & Tully, who are favourites to serve up success. But some aren't out to taste love as des

S8·E13 Core

Alyse & Matt (QLD Group 2)

Feb 20, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the final instant restaurant of Group 2, hosted by ambitious Brisbane newlyweds, Alyse & Matt. They're going all out to impress, but a night of high class end

S8·E14 Core

Sudden Death Cook-Off (Group 2)

Feb 21, 2017 · 60 min

The bottom two teams face off to determine the second team to be eliminated this season. The stadium is set for a battle that doesn't come any more bitter. Which team will cook the

S8·E15 Core

Mark & Chris (VIC Group 3)

Feb 22, 2017 · 60 min

It’s the battle of the ages as Group 3 kicks off. Plus, the new judge Darren Robertson is about to heat things up! Will Mark & Chris be able to impress Colin and new judge Darr

S8·E17 Core

Lama & Sarah (SA Group 3)

Feb 27, 2017 · 60 min

The heat is on in the kitchen again - who will cook their way to success, and who will become overcooked and fail?

S8·E18 Core

Brett & Marie (QLD Group 3)

Feb 28, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the Instant Restaurant of Group 3 team Brett & Marie, our loving husband and wife from Brisbane. Will they be able to impress Colin and Darren with their dish

S8·E19 Core

Valerie & Courtney (QLD Group 3)

Mar 1, 2017 · 60 min

Valerie & Courtney have a secret weapon. A recipe book, passed down through generations. Will their secret weapon give Valerie & Courtney the advantage they need to top the

S8·E20 Core

Mell & Cyn (NSW Group 3)

Mar 5, 2017 · 60 min

You're invited to the instant restaurant of Wollongong's Mell and Cyn. These businesswomen are ready to clinch the deal, but this is no ordinary day at the office.

S8·E21 Core

Sudden Death Cook-Off (Group 3)

Mar 6, 2017 · 60 min

Lama and Sarah’s bickering sent them into tonight’s Sudden Death. Could this mutiny send them home?

S8·E23 Core

Offsite Challenge: Beach BBQ

Mar 8, 2017 · 60 min

Amy & Tyson are the highest scorers in MKR history, but are they headed for a crash landing?

S8·E24 Core

Sudden Death Cook-Off (Beach BBQ)

Mar 12, 2017 · 60 min

The two weakest teams from the Aussie beach barbecue challenge face off in sudden death at kitchen HQ: two different teams with very different cooking styles who don't plan on goin

S8·E25 Core

Top 13: People's Choice - Baking For Bikers Challenge

Mar 13, 2017 · 60 min

It's the 16th annual Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride and teams are joining the fundraising efforts with a bake sale. The bottom two teams who raise the least money will face off in sud

S8·E26 Core

Sudden Death Cook-Off (Baking for Bikers)

Mar 14, 2017 · 60 min

Friends are forced to become foes in a devastating Sudden Death cook-off at Kitchen HQ. A tough battle awaits these teams who think of each other as family - there won't be a dry e

S8·E27 Core

Offsite Challenge: Cruise Canapes

Mar 15, 2017 · 60 min

Teams set sail on the high seas to cook canapes for 150 cruise ship passengers. The team with the most votes will win Passengers’ Choice and cruise safely through the next two elim

S8·E28 Mytharc

Sudden Death Cook-Off (Canape Cruise)

Mar 19, 2017 · 60 min

The destiny of the two weakest teams from the Cruise Canape Challenge will be decided on the high seas with the battle to take place in the ship’s galley on board the Carnival Spir

S8·E29 Core

Offsite Challenge: Sauce-Off

Mar 20, 2017 · 60 min

Teams must produce a beautiful meal with a sauce worth bottling for the grocery buying public. The winning team will have their sauce produced, packaged and sold in Coles supermark

S8·E30 Core

Sudden Death Cook-Off (Sauce-Off)

Mar 21, 2017 · 60 min

Join judges Manu Feildel, Pete Evans and more as they see which contestants can handle the heat of the kitchen, and which ones will break under the pressure.

S8·E31 Core

Offsite Challenge: Street Party

Mar 22, 2017 · 60 min

In the final location challenge, teams must demonstrate what they’ve learned so far by recreating their instant restaurant in a suburban street, cooking from a kitchen in a shippin

S8·E32 Core

Sudden Death Cook-Off (Street Party)

Mar 26, 2017 · 60 min

The two weakest teams from the Instant Restaurant Street Party Challenge face off in Sudden Death at Kitchen HQ. Two teams are both cooking their hearts out in an elimination that

S8·E33 Core

Super Dinner Parties Decider

Mar 27, 2017 · 60 min

The remaining teams are delivered good news - firstly, no one will be eliminated. Plus, the winner of tonight's challenge will be fast tracked to the finals after a three part skil

S8·E34 Core

Decider

Mar 28, 2017 · 60 min

Join judges Manu Feildel, Pete Evans and more, as they see which contestants can handle the heat of the kitchen, and which ones will break under the pressure.

S8·E35 Core

Super Dinner Parties: Amy & Tyson (QLD)

Mar 29, 2017 · 60 min

Record holders, Amy & Tyson, are concocting one of the most obscure menus imaginable! But when you’re playing to a critical crowd, will these risky moves be their ultimate down

S8·E36 Core

Super Dinner Parties: Della & Tully (QLD)

Apr 2, 2017 · 60 min

We’re back at Pepper Tree for Della and Tully’s Ultimate Instant Restaurant. Will Della be able to overcome her nerves and produce three delicious courses?

S8·E39 Core

Super Dinner Parties: Karen & Ros (VIC)

Apr 5, 2017 · 60 min

Our midwives Karen & Ros need to deliver some outstanding dishes in order to secure their place in the competition. Here’s hoping their meal is a labour of love.

S8·E40 Core

Super Dinner Parties: David & Betty (NSW)

Apr 6, 2017 · 60 min

Tonight we visit David and Betty’s Ultimate Instant Restaurant. But what will happen when they deviate from the traditional recipe?

S8·E41 Core

Betty (NSW)

Apr 17, 2017 · 60 min

The Seafood King and his Queen think they’re in with a grin, but when there’s this much heat in the kitchen, it’s sure to show on the plate. With an elimination looming, will Josh

S8·E42 Core

Quarter Final 1

Apr 18, 2017 · 60 min

They’re all back and every single team is up for elimination. No one is safe! The stakes have never been higher in the MKR Quarter Finals

S8·E43 Core

Quarter Final 2

Apr 19, 2017 · 60 min

The heat is on again for the contestants. See who will thrive, who will survive, and who will become overcooked.

S8·E44 Core

Quater Final 3

Apr 23, 2017 · 60 min

Quarter Final 3 pits six of the best against their worst nightmare. This is no trip down memory lane as everything comes flooding back.

S8·E45 Core

Quarter Final 4

Apr 24, 2017 · 60 min

In the last Quarter Final, a fast food challenge that leaves even the coolest customers furious. To be one of the final four they'll literally have to deliver!

S8·E46 Core

Semi Final 1

Apr 25, 2017 · 60 min

Two teams are just one win away from the Grand Final but which of these talented duo’s will crumble under the pressure?

S8·E47 Mytharc

Semi Final 2

Apr 26, 2017 · 60 min

Two teams are just one win away from the Grand Final but which of these talented duo’s will crumble under the pressure?

S8·E48 Mytharc

Grand Final

Apr 30, 2017 · 60 min

On a night when humble home cooks become superstars, emotions overflow as both teams crack in very different ways. The best of the best compete for the title of 2017 MKR Champions

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