The BEST episodes of MasterChef (US) season 2

Every episode of MasterChef (US) season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of MasterChef (US) season 2!

Award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich put a new batch of talented home cooks through a series of challenges and elimination rounds.

Last Updated: 11/2/2024Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
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Winner Revealed
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8.58
90 votes

#1 - Winner Revealed

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/16/2011

One contestant wins the grand prize of $250,000.

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Top 9 Compete
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7.98
215 votes

#2 - Top 9 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 7/26/2011

The contestants try to impress the judges and advance to the next round.

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Auditions (1)
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7.96
286 votes

#3 - Auditions (1)

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2011

Hopefuls prepare signature dishes in hope of impressing the judges.

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Top 3 Compete
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7.93
309 votes

#4 - Top 3 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/16/2011

The remaining cooks compete.

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Top 14 Compete
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7.88
303 votes

#5 - Top 14 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/28/2011

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Top 5 Compete
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7.70
235 votes

#6 - Top 5 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/9/2011

The five remaining chefs compete for a spot in the next round.

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Top 10 Compete
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7.67
274 votes

#7 - Top 10 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/19/2011

The 10 remaining cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

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Auditions: Top 38 Revealed (3)
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7.56
273 votes

#8 - Auditions: Top 38 Revealed (3)

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2011

The top 38 contestants are revealed.

Top 13 Compete
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7.55
296 votes

#9 - Top 13 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/5/2011

Top 6 Compete
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7.52
262 votes

#10 - Top 6 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/8/2011

The six remaining cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

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Auditions (2)
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7.50
321 votes

#11 - Auditions (2)

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2011

Hopefuls vie for a spot in the top 38.

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Top 11 Compete
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7.44
298 votes

#12 - Top 11 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/18/2011

Top 18 Revealed
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7.42
302 votes

#13 - Top 18 Revealed

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/14/2011

The contestants prove they are proficient in basic kitchen techniques.

Top 16 Revealed
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7.42
311 votes

#14 - Top 16 Revealed

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/20/2011

The contestants have one hour to make a dish using mystery ingredients; the winner picks the main ingredient in the elimination round.

Top 4 Compete
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7.40
259 votes

#15 - Top 4 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/15/2011

The four remaining contestants prepare dishes for the judges from around the world.

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Top 12 Compete
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7.37
248 votes

#16 - Top 12 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/11/2011

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Top 16 Compete
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7.18
275 votes

#17 - Top 16 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/21/2011

The contestants form two teams that must cook a five-course meal for hundreds of diners; one contestant is sent home.

Top 8 Compete (2)
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7.14
211 votes

#18 - Top 8 Compete (2)

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 8/2/2011

After being spared from elimination, the eight remaining cooks again vie for a spot in the next round; two contestants are eliminated.

Top 15 Compete
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7.12
334 votes

#19 - Top 15 Compete

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/27/2011

The contestants hope to impress the judges and advance to the next round.

Top 8 Compete (1)
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7.04
181 votes

#20 - Top 8 Compete (1)

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/1/2011

The remaining contestants try to impress the judges.