The BEST episodes of MasterChef Australia season 1
Every episode of MasterChef Australia season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of MasterChef Australia season 1!
MasterChef Australia is an Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British version of MasterChef. Chef Andy Allen, restaurateur and chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, Poh Ling Yeow and food critic Sofia Levin serve as the show's hosts and judges.
#1 - The Grand Finale
Season 1 - Episode 72 - Aired 7/19/2009
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.
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#2 - The Tables Are Turned
Season 1 - Episode 71 - Aired 7/17/2009
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.
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#3 - Hello Hong Kong!
Season 1 - Episode 48 - Aired 6/21/2009
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
#4 - Julia and the Duck
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/2009
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
#5 - Sweet Treats
Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 6/12/2009
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling. Gary and George take over the kitchen for a night of cooking lessons, and demonstrate how to prepare fetta blini, as well as vanilla ice cream.
#6 - Here Comes the Bride
Season 1 - Episode 45 - Aired 6/17/2009
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
#7 - Not So Sweet
Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 6/8/2009
The contestants face their toughtest pressure test yet as they strive to cook a croquembouche, and avoid elimination.
#8 - Show and Tell
Season 1 - Episode 53 - Aired 6/26/2009
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
#9 - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Season 1 - Episode 63 - Aired 7/8/2009
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
#10 - Soufflés and Stir-fries
Season 1 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/22/2009
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé. The contestants learn from China Doll's Frank Shek, and hear from Gary and George about what they could have done better in previous challenges.
#11 - No Piece of Cake
Season 1 - Episode 69 - Aired 7/15/2009
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
#12 - Battle of the Sexes
Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 6/24/2009
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
#13 - Vision Quest
Season 1 - Episode 55 - Aired 6/29/2009
The contestants compete without the the threat of elimination, and put together their very own dream menus.
#14 - Sushi Stress
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/6/2009
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
#15 - Banquet Wars
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/13/2009
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
#16 - The Perfect Chip
Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 5/29/2009
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. Gary and George reflect on the dishes served by the contestants, and demonstrate how to cook a simple fish and chips with a snapper.
#17 - The Tarte Tatin Test
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/11/2009
The bottom three contestants go head to head in the pressure test, and strive to make an apple tarte tartin in 45 minutes.
#18 - Feeding Frenzy
Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 5/27/2009
The contestants split into two teams at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, and try to get as many customers as possible into their tents.
#19 - Truffletastic!
Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 6/23/2009
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
#20 - Attack of the Killer Squid
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/18/2009
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
#21 - Terrine Trauma
Season 1 - Episode 43 - Aired 6/15/2009
Three contestants face the pressure test, and make smoked salmon terrine with hazelnut salad in just 90 minutes.
#22 - Paella Pain
Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 6/1/2009
The bottom three contestants are challenged with cooking an authentic Spanish paella in just 45 minutes.
#23 - Class Is In
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/15/2009
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
#24 - Justine vs Guy Grossi
Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 6/2/2009
Justine goes up against celebrity chef Guy Grossi from Florentino to determine who can cook the best Rock Lobster salad.
#25 - Christmas in July
Season 1 - Episode 60 - Aired 7/5/2009
The remaining contestants have to cook their own sausages, and run into some trouble operating the sausage makers.