MasterChef Australia - Season 1

MasterChef Australia - Season 1

Season 1

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DatesApr 27, 2009 - Jul 19, 2009
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Episodes

Sydney Sizzles
Season 1Episode 160 min

Sydney Sizzles

The auditions begin!
Apr 27, 2009
Audition 2
Season 1Episode 260 min

Audition 2

Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Apr 28, 2009
Audition 3
Season 1Episode 360 min

Audition 3

Melbourne
Apr 29, 2009
Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
Season 1Episode 460 min

Top 50 (1) - Taste Test

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 just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.
Apr 30, 2009
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
Season 1Episode 560 min

Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
May 1, 2009
The Top 20 Revealed
Season 1Episode 660 min

The Top 20 Revealed

The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
May 3, 2009
20 Ways with Chicken
Season 1Episode 760 min

20 Ways with Chicken

The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
May 4, 2009
Sam And The Sausage
Season 1Episode 860 min

Sam And The Sausage

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
May 5, 2009
Sushi Stress
Season 1Episode 960 min

Sushi Stress

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
May 6, 2009
The First Cut
Season 1Episode 1060 min

The First Cut

Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
May 7, 2009
Cooking With The Masters
Season 1Episode 1160 min

Cooking With The Masters

Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
May 8, 2009
Rabbit Season
Season 1Episode 1260 min

Rabbit Season

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
May 10, 2009
The Tarte Tatin Test
Season 1Episode 1360 min

The Tarte Tatin Test

Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
May 11, 2009
Brent vs Boetz
Season 1Episode 1460 min

Brent vs Boetz

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
May 12, 2009
Banquet Wars
Season 1Episode 1560 min

Banquet Wars

The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
May 13, 2009
A Blow for Brent
Season 1Episode 1660 min

A Blow for Brent

Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
May 14, 2009
Class Is In
Season 1Episode 1760 min

Class Is In

Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
May 15, 2009
Julia's Divine Dumplings
Season 1Episode 1860 min

Julia's Divine Dumplings

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
May 17, 2009
Attack of the Killer Squid
Season 1Episode 1960 min

Attack of the Killer Squid

Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
May 18, 2009
Julia and the Duck
Season 1Episode 2060 min

Julia and the Duck

The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
May 19, 2009
Aisle Panic
Season 1Episode 2160 min

Aisle Panic

A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
May 20, 2009
An Emotional Elimination
Season 1Episode 2260 min

An Emotional Elimination

The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
May 21, 2009
Soufflés and Stir-fries
Season 1Episode 2360 min

Soufflés and Stir-fries

Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
May 22, 2009
The Steaks are Raised
Season 1Episode 2460 min

The Steaks are Raised

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
May 24, 2009
Sweet Success
Season 1Episode 2560 min

Sweet Success

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
May 25, 2009
Chris vs Alex Herbert
Season 1Episode 2660 min

Chris vs Alex Herbert

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
May 26, 2009
Feeding Frenzy
Season 1Episode 2760 min

Feeding Frenzy

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
May 27, 2009
Kate's Tough Decision
Season 1Episode 2860 min

Kate's Tough Decision

The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
May 28, 2009
The Perfect Chip
Season 1Episode 2960 min

The Perfect Chip

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
May 29, 2009
Best of British
Season 1Episode 3060 min

Best of British

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
May 31, 2009
Paella Pain
Season 1Episode 3160 min

Paella Pain

Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Jun 1, 2009
Justine vs Guy Grossi
Season 1Episode 3260 min

Justine vs Guy Grossi

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Jun 2, 2009
Fishy Business
Season 1Episode 3360 min

Fishy Business

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
Jun 3, 2009
The Great Bait Debate
Season 1Episode 3460 min

The Great Bait Debate

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Jun 4, 2009
Lemon Goodness
Season 1Episode 3560 min

Lemon Goodness

Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Jun 5, 2009
Double Trouble
Season 1Episode 3660 min

Double Trouble

Invention Test 5
Jun 7, 2009
Not So Sweet
Season 1Episode 3760 min

Not So Sweet

Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Jun 8, 2009
Lucas vs Ben O'Donoghue
Season 1Episode 3860 min

Lucas vs Ben O'Donoghue

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Jun 9, 2009
Canape Frenzy
Season 1Episode 3960 min

Canape Frenzy

Martini Club Team Challenge
Jun 10, 2009
And Then There Were Seven
Season 1Episode 4060 min

And Then There Were Seven

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Jun 11, 2009
Sweet Treats
Season 1Episode 4160 min

Sweet Treats

Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Jun 12, 2009
Hits and Misses
Season 1Episode 4260 min

Hits and Misses

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
Jun 14, 2009
Terrine Trauma
Season 1Episode 4360 min

Terrine Trauma

Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Jun 15, 2009
Justine vs Matt Moran
Season 1Episode 4460 min

Justine vs Matt Moran

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
Jun 16, 2009
Here Comes the Bride
Season 1Episode 4560 min

Here Comes the Bride

The contestants cater a wedding on water.
Jun 17, 2009
Grain Pain
Season 1Episode 4660 min

Grain Pain

Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Jun 18, 2009
Cocktail Hour
Season 1Episode 4760 min

Cocktail Hour

Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Jun 19, 2009
Hello Hong Kong!
Season 1Episode 4860 min

Hello Hong Kong!

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
Jun 21, 2009
Old Faces Return
Season 1Episode 4960 min

Old Faces Return

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
Jun 22, 2009
Truffletastic!
Season 1Episode 5060 min

Truffletastic!

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
Jun 23, 2009
Battle of the Sexes
Season 1Episode 5160 min

Battle of the Sexes

Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
Jun 24, 2009
Sweet and Sour
Season 1Episode 5260 min

Sweet and Sour

Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
Jun 25, 2009
Show and Tell
Season 1Episode 5360 min

Show and Tell

Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Jun 26, 2009
Love is in the Air
Season 1Episode 5460 min

Love is in the Air

Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Jun 28, 2009
Vision Quest
Season 1Episode 5560 min

Vision Quest

The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
Jun 29, 2009
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Season 1Episode 5660 min

Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
Jun 30, 2009
All at Sea
Season 1Episode 5760 min

All at Sea

HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
Jul 1, 2009
Thyme Out
Season 1Episode 5860 min

Thyme Out

Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Jul 2, 2009
Shanks and Soufflés
Season 1Episode 5960 min

Shanks and Soufflés

Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Jul 3, 2009
Christmas in July
Season 1Episode 6060 min

Christmas in July

The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
Jul 5, 2009
Macaroon Madness
Season 1Episode 6160 min

Macaroon Madness

Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
Jul 6, 2009
Julie vs Adrian Richardson
Season 1Episode 6260 min

Julie vs Adrian Richardson

Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
Jul 7, 2009
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Season 1Episode 6360 min

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

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, Margaret Fulton, Jacques Reymond and Cheong Liew. The five of them assessed the contestants' dishes, with the two worst performers being nominated for elimination
Jul 8, 2009
Taste Test
Season 1Episode 6460 min

Taste Test

Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
Jul 9, 2009
Winter Warmers
Season 1Episode 6560 min

Winter Warmers

Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
Jul 10, 2009
Finals Fever
Season 1Episode 6660 min

Finals Fever

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 converted into a supermarket
Jul 12, 2009
Pie Wars
Season 1Episode 6760 min

Pie Wars

Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Jul 13, 2009
Poh's Advantage
Season 1Episode 6860 min

Poh's Advantage

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 had 90 minutes to make two courses.
Jul 14, 2009
No Piece of Cake
Season 1Episode 6960 min

No Piece of Cake

Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
Jul 15, 2009
And Then There Were Two
Season 1Episode 7060 min

And Then There Were Two

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 Donna Hay acting as the guest judge
Jul 16, 2009
The Tables Are Turned
Season 1Episode 7160 min

The Tables Are Turned

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 George and Gary to a Mystery Box Challenge.
Jul 17, 2009
The Grand Finale
Season 1Episode 7260 min

The Grand Finale

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, with the winner decided based on the final tally after the three tests.
Jul 19, 2009

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