The BEST episodes of MasterChef Australia season 4

Every episode of MasterChef Australia season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of MasterChef Australia season 4!

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.

Last Updated: 6/10/2026Network: Network 10Status: Continuing
Grand Final
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9.35
46 votes

#1 - Grand Final

Season 4 - Episode 70 - Aired 7/25/2012

It all comes down to this. The MasterChef finale. The final three are hoping they have saved their best for last, as they step into the MasterChef kitchen for the last time.

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Masterclass
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8.36
42 votes

#2 - Masterclass

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/18/2012

Gary and George host a seafood-inspired MasterClass, while Phillipa Grogan from Phillipa's bakery in Melbourne teaches the contestants the art of breadmaking.

Pressure Test
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8.30
50 votes

#3 - Pressure Test

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/28/2012

The bottom three contestants from the last show arrive at the kitchen to face off in the Pressure Test. Later, three lucky contestants attend a very special private Master Class.

24 Hour Cooking Challenge
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8.27
15 votes

#4 - 24 Hour Cooking Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 34 - Aired 6/13/2012

Tonight the contestants head to the Shangri La Hotel for a mammoth 24 hour cooking challenge that will push them to their limits. Divided into two teams, they must work shifts to cover all meals.

Immunity Challenge
star
8.25
20 votes

#5 - Immunity Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 33 - Aired 6/12/2012

MasterChef welcomes iconic chef and culinary legend Jamie Oliver to the kitchen.

Knockout Round Elimination
star
8.05
21 votes

#6 - Knockout Round Elimination

Season 4 - Episode 29 - Aired 6/7/2012

The nine contestants cook for their MasterChef lives through a series of three knockout round challenges. A typical Pub lunch is on the menu - steak, onion rings and more.

Tea for 100 Team Challenge
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8.02
44 votes

#7 - Tea for 100 Team Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 28 - Aired 6/6/2012

The contestants are divided into two teams, and are challenged to create, make and bake an afternoon tea for 100 guests. It must include four dishes - a scone, a pastry, and two of their choice.

Recreate Signature Dish
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7.98
61 votes

#8 - Recreate Signature Dish

Season 4 - Episode 69 - Aired 7/24/2012

The final four MasterChef contestants each have 90 minutes to cook one of Australia's best chef's signature dishes, and only 15 minutes with their chef so they need to make the most of it.

Family Team Challenge
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7.96
54 votes

#9 - Family Team Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 65 - Aired 7/19/2012

Tonight's challenge is an emotional one as one family member for each contestant is brought in. The four contestants will have to cook the meal their loved ones have missed the most.

Team Challenge
star
7.96
48 votes

#10 - Team Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 46 - Aired 6/27/2012

It's time to get back to basics with a homely team cooking challenge. Separated into three teams, they are invited into a suburban home, where they must cook for two neighbours.

Mini Challenge
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7.96
24 votes

#11 - Mini Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 64 - Aired 7/18/2012

A mini challenge designed to determine who will cook in the team challenge ahead, sees the contestants cook a French inspired dessert.

Pressure Test
star
7.94
48 votes

#12 - Pressure Test

Season 4 - Episode 32 - Aired 6/11/2012

Greek salad is not as simple as it seems, particularly when it's been created by George! The three contestants in tonight's elimination challenge have three and a half hours to cook.

Pressure Test
star
7.94
48 votes

#13 - Pressure Test

Season 4 - Episode 38 - Aired 6/18/2012

The pressure test challenges three contestants to cook a perfect quiche Lorraine. All three contestants are determined to stay in the competition so they are quick to get down to business!

Market Stall Competition
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7.93
45 votes

#14 - Market Stall Competition

Season 4 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/4/2012

The contestants arrive in Tasmania for a market stall competition, where they are divided into four teams. The teams must run their own take away market stall and create their own unique dish.

Mystery Box Challenge
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7.91
44 votes

#15 - Mystery Box Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 43 - Aired 6/24/2012

In a special Mystery Box Challenge the contestants quickly learn that they must warm the cockles of the judges' hearts with a tasty soup.

French Pressure Test
star
7.90
52 votes

#16 - French Pressure Test

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/13/2012

After a long week of hard fought challenges the remaining twelve contestants compete in a French Pressure test to claim the last remaining spots in the Top 24. But whose dish will earn them an apron?

The Journey Continues
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7.87
46 votes

#17 - The Journey Continues

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/6/2012

The personality is on the plate and the food is the star of the show. Network Ten's smash hit series MasterChef returns tonight and promises to excite, thrill and entertain like never before!

Elimination Challenge
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7.85
60 votes

#18 - Elimination Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 44 - Aired 6/25/2012

The bottom three contestants from the Invention Test must now cook for their lives in the Elimination Challenge, with Christine Manfield's classic smoked trout.

Flavour Matching Mysterybox
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7.85
52 votes

#19 - Flavour Matching Mysterybox

Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/3/2012

19 contestants arrive at the MasterChef Kitchen for a flavour matching 'Mystery Box' challenge. With everyone eager to impress the judges, one contestant pushes himself too far and burns his hand.

Top 50 Mystery Box
star
7.83
52 votes

#20 - Top 50 Mystery Box

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/7/2012

The top 50 amateur cooks will compete in the first Mystery Box challenge of the season; the judges select the top 12 who then have the opportunity to cook off in a nail-biting challenge.

Mornington Peninsula Farms
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7.82
49 votes

#21 - Mornington Peninsula Farms

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2012

The top 12 contestants from last night's Mystery Box are divided into pairs to forage for their own ingredients at various farms in Mornington Peninsula to cook a sweet or savoury dish.

Mystery Fridge Challenge
star
7.81
27 votes

#22 - Mystery Fridge Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 61 - Aired 7/15/2012

Tonight in the MasterChef Mystery Box challenge each contestant has been given the task of creating a dish from the ingredients in the fridge, which include one tasty left-over.

Masterclass
star
7.80
40 votes

#23 - Masterclass

Season 4 - Episode 36 - Aired 6/15/2012

Gary and George's MasterClass serves up lamb ribs, apple strudel and quail.

Risotto Challenge
star
7.79
19 votes

#24 - Risotto Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 58 - Aired 7/11/2012

The ten contestants head to Parma where they cook off in a risotto challenge. Maestro Gualtiero Marchesi challenges the contestants to cook the 'Death Dish' - his very own saffron and gold leaf risotto.

Immunity Challenge
star
7.78
49 votes

#25 - Immunity Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 57 - Aired 7/10/2012

Heads to beautiful Tuscany, Florence, for a nail-biting Immunity Challenge where judges Matt Preston and George Calombaris are joined by guest judge chef Antonio Carluccio.