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.
#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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#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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#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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#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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#8 - Auditions: Top 38 Revealed (3)
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2011
The top 38 contestants are revealed.
#9 - Top 13 Compete
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/5/2011
#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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#11 - Auditions (2)
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/7/2011
Hopefuls vie for a spot in the top 38.
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#12 - Top 11 Compete
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/18/2011
#13 - Top 18 Revealed
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/14/2011
The contestants prove they are proficient in basic kitchen techniques.
#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.
#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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#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.
#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.
#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.
#20 - Top 8 Compete (1)
Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 8/1/2011
The remaining contestants try to impress the judges.