The BEST episodes of MasterChef season 21
Every episode of MasterChef season 21, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of MasterChef season 21!
Into the kitchen and under the spotlight. Amateur cooks duel it out as John Torode and Gregg Wallace turn up the heat.
#1 - Episode 24
Season 21 - Episode 24 - Aired 9/26/2025
This is the big one. The 21st MasterChef grand final. Weeks of hard graft have led to this moment when one of the three finalists will come out on top.
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#2 - Episode 14
Season 21 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/4/2025
It's the final heat as the last group of food-obsessed cooks go all out to try to nab one of the last three quarter-final places in this year’s competition.
#3 - Episode 23
Season 21 - Episode 23 - Aired 9/25/2025
Finals week continues, and the last four compete to become three and make it through to cook at one of the most exciting Chef’s Tables in MasterChef history.
#4 - Episode 12
Season 21 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/29/2025
Jay Rayner sets the brief for the week's quarter-final. He would like the cooks to make a wrap. They can fill it with their choice of ingredients, but the wrap itself must be made from scratch.
#5 - Episode 10
Season 21 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/27/2025
It’s the fourth week of heats, and a fresh batch of ambitious cooks, including a fishmonger and a data scientist, are ready to kick-start their MasterChef competition.
#6 - Episode 17
Season 21 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/11/2025
Knockout week continues as the second group of eight hopefuls return to take on the competition. Those who show they mean business will earn the right to work in their first professional kitchen.
#7 - Episode 3
Season 21 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/8/2025
It's the first quarter-final, with six chefs competing for a place in knockout week. The challenge is to produce a stunning dish combining sweet and savoury ingredients.
#8 - Episode 15
Season 21 - Episode 15 - Aired 9/5/2025
It’s the last quarter-final, and the best cooks from the week’s heats are back with one thing in their sights: a place in knockout week.
#9 - Episode 11
Season 21 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/28/2025
The second heat of the week begins with new contenders ready for their first taste of cooking in the MasterChef kitchen. Those who win aprons could earn a place in this week’s quarter-final.
#10 - Episode 18
Season 21 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/12/2025
Knockout week comes to a head with just ten cooks remaining in the competition. Success could mean a place in the semi-finals, but it will take every ounce of effort to get there.
#11 - Episode 22
Season 21 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/24/2025
Finals week on MasterChef has arrived, and the remaining cooks are off to Athens for the culinary challenge of a lifetime.
#12 - Episode 13
Season 21 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/3/2025
It’s the fifth and final week of the heats, and another group of home cooks take the first step towards making their culinary dreams a reality.
#13 - Episode 19
Season 21 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/17/2025
It's semi-finals time, and the challenges include catering for members of the Jane Austen Society, not to mention a descendant of the famous author!
#14 - Episode 7
Season 21 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/20/2025
It's week 3 of the heats, and the latest home cooks are ready to bring their A-game to the kitchen. If they reach the standards expected of them, they could claim a MasterChef apron.
#15 - Episode 4
Season 21 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/13/2025
The next group of home cooks are ready for a culinary battle in the second week of heats. The contestants will need to hit the ground running if they are to win an exclusive MasterChef apron.
#16 - Episode 9
Season 21 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/23/2025
Esteemed food critic and writer Jimi Famurewa sets the brief for the week's quarter-final – to create a modern American classic that will make him feel like he's back in the USA.
#17 - Episode 20
Season 21 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/18/2025
The semi-finals continue, with the brief for the six cooks who remain in the competition set by none other than pioneer of molecular gastronomy Heston Blumenthal.
#18 - Episode 6
Season 21 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/15/2025
Grace Dent sets the brief for the quarter-finalists. They must create the perfect picnic, which has to include two savoury items and one sweet.
#19 - Episode 21
Season 21 - Episode 21 - Aired 9/19/2025
It's the last step before finals week, and the challenge for the amateurs is to cook something amazing using an ingredient they detest.
#20 - Episode 16
Season 21 - Episode 16 - Aired 9/10/2025
Knockout week has arrived. Sixteen amateurs compete for the final ten places and the opportunity to tackle their first professional kitchen service.
#21 - Episode 2
Season 21 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/7/2025
It's the second heat of the week, where the final challenge is to cook a two-course meal for three past champions to win a place in the quarter-finals.
#22 - Episode 8
Season 21 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/21/2025
It’s the second heat of the week, and another cohort of brave cooks are each hoping to win one of the four MasterChef aprons on offer – their ticket to the rest of the competition.
#23 - Episode 1
Season 21 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/6/2025
It's the start of the 2025 competition, bringing together the UK's best amateur cooks, but only one can win the coveted MasterChef trophy
#24 - Episode 5
Season 21 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/14/2025
This week’s second heat welcomes new hopefuls to take on the cooking competition. The contenders will need to jump straight into action as they cook off for one of the MasterChef aprons.