The BEST episodes of MasterChef Junior season 1

Every episode of MasterChef Junior season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of MasterChef Junior season 1!

Move over grown-ups…the kids are taking over the kitchen! "MasterChef Junior" is a new culinary competition series for talented kids between the ages of eight and 13 who love to cook. The series will give budding cooks the exciting opportunity to showcase their talent, culinary smarts and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges and cook-offs. Host and award-winning Chef Gordon Ramsay is joined by renowned pastry chef Christina Tosi, Together, the celebrated food experts will coach and encourage the promising hopefuls to cook like pros and teach them the tricks of the trade along the way.

Last Updated: 12/7/2024Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
Here Come the Kids
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8.06
294 votes

#1 - Here Come the Kids

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2013

Twenty-four cooks between the ages of eight and 13 prepare dishes for the judges.

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Finale (2)
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7.97
162 votes

#2 - Finale (2)

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2013

The two remaining cooks prepare three-course menus; the winner is chosen.

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Bad Food Bares
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7.82
159 votes

#3 - Bad Food Bares

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2013

The cooks create dishes using foods kids don't usually like; the kids must create layer cakes in 90 minutes.

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Finale (1)
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7.80
161 votes

#4 - Finale (1)

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2013

The top four cooks create dishes featuring chicken, with the cooks of two best dishes moving to the final round.

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School's Out...But the MasterChef Kitchen Is Open!
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7.69
204 votes

#5 - School's Out...But the MasterChef Kitchen Is Open!

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2013

The cooks participate in a mystery box challenge; the contestants have an hour to create a restaurant-quality burger.

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Restaurant Takeovers
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7.69
161 votes

#6 - Restaurant Takeovers

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2013

The kids split into two teams and take over a fine dining restaurant in Los Angeles where feedback from the diners and the head chef will decide the winning team.

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Whip It
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7.46
180 votes

#7 - Whip It

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2013

The cooks test the stiffness of their hand-whipped cream by holding the bowls upside down over the judges' heads; beef Wellington challenge.

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