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: 12/11/2024Network: Network 10Status: Continuing
Grand Final
star
9.11
56 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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8.42
45 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.

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Pressure Test
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8.34
64 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.

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Immunity Challenge
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8.32
37 votes

#4 - Immunity Challenge

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

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

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Elimination Challenge
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8.17
29 votes

#5 - Elimination Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/24/2012

Yesterday's losing 11 contestants compete in tonight's elimination challenge. It's a taste test and cook off so this challenge is tough! After a hard fought fight one contestant is sent home.

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24 Hour Cooking Challenge
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8.17
29 votes

#6 - 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.

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Tea for 100 Team Challenge
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8.10
58 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.

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Pressure Test
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8.10
59 votes

#8 - 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.

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Knockout Round Elimination
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8.03
36 votes

#9 - 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.

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Pressure Test
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8.02
59 votes

#10 - 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!

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Sweet Pressure Test
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8.00
35 votes

#11 - Sweet Pressure Test

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/10/2012

Thirty three contestants compete in a Sweet Pressure Test created by superstar chef Shannon Bennett. With six more aprons up for grabs, his Peach Melba dessert is a challenge to say the least!

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Market Stall Competition
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8.00
58 votes

#12 - 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.

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Double Elimination Challenge
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8.00
26 votes

#13 - Double Elimination Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 53 - Aired 7/5/2012

The losing team face elimination. But this is not just any elimination - five contestants must get ready for a double elimination. Only three will survive and become part of the Top 10.

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Mini Challenge
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8.00
23 votes

#14 - 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.

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Recreate Signature Dish
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8.00
60 votes

#15 - 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.

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Team Challenge
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7.98
55 votes

#16 - 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.

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Family Team Challenge
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7.98
53 votes

#17 - 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.

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The Journey Continues
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7.97
62 votes

#18 - 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!

Super-Sized Challenge
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7.96
23 votes

#19 - Super-Sized Challenge

Season 4 - Episode 56 - Aired 7/9/2012

Celebrate pizza and pasta with a super-sized challenge. The four best cooks from the previous challenge compete against each other for the chance to cook off for an Immunity Pin.

Mornington Peninsula Farms
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7.95
64 votes

#20 - 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.

French Pressure Test
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7.94
67 votes

#21 - 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 Perfect Steak Sauce
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7.93
29 votes

#22 - The Perfect Steak Sauce

Season 4 - Episode 68 - Aired 7/23/2012

The five top contestants are greeted by Legendary British chef and MasterChef UK judge, John Torode, and a live cow. Torode announces that they must cook the perfect sauce to accompany the perfect steak.

Mystery Box Challenge
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7.93
54 votes

#23 - 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.

Masterclass
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7.92
12 votes

#24 - Masterclass

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/25/2012

It's a mega MasterClass tonight as Gary and Matt Moran teach the top 21 contestants about raw foods, herbs, and oils. Later Gary whips up a mushroom gnocchi and his 'Mum's Lamb Stew with Dumplings'.

Top 50 Mystery Box
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7.92
71 votes

#25 - 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.