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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2009
MasterChef Australia
Season 1
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Episodes
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Episode 145 min2009-04-27
Sydney Sizzles
The auditions begin!
Episode 247 min2009-04-28
Audition 2
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Episode 347 min2009-04-29
Audition 3
Melbourne
Episode 447 min2009-04-30
Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
In the first ever Masterchef Australia elimination challenge, 12 contestants fighting for their place in the competition choose from a large variety of fresh ingredients and have just 45 minutes to be as creative as possible to impress the judges.
Episode 525 min2009-05-01
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
Episode 671 min2009-05-03
The Top 20 Revealed
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
Episode 747 min2009-05-04
20 Ways with Chicken
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
Episode 824 min2009-05-05
Sam And The Sausage
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
Episode 945 min2009-05-06
Sushi Stress
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
Episode 1024 min2009-05-07
The First Cut
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
Episode 1124 min2009-05-08
Cooking With The Masters
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
Episode 1247 min2009-05-10
Rabbit Season
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
Episode 1344 min2009-05-11
The Tarte Tatin Test
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
Episode 1424 min2009-05-12
Brent vs Boetz
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
Episode 1546 min2009-05-13
Banquet Wars
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
Episode 1623 min2009-05-14
A Blow for Brent
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
Episode 1742 min2009-05-15
Class Is In
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
Episode 1846 min2009-05-17
Julia's Divine Dumplings
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
Episode 1946 min2009-05-18
Attack of the Killer Squid
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
Episode 2024 min2009-05-19
Julia and the Duck
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
Episode 2145 min2009-05-20
Aisle Panic
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
Episode 2223 min2009-05-21
An Emotional Elimination
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
Episode 2342 min2009-05-22
Soufflés and Stir-fries
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
Episode 2446 min2009-05-24
The Steaks are Raised
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
Episode 2545 min2009-05-25
Sweet Success
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Episode 2624 min2009-05-26
Chris vs Alex Herbert
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Episode 2746 min2009-05-27
Feeding Frenzy
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
Episode 2824 min2009-05-28
Kate's Tough Decision
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
Episode 2942 min2009-05-29
The Perfect Chip
Masterclass 4 - The perfect chip - Snapper in a Bag and Chunky Chips, Risotto with Pumpkin and Goat’s Cheese, Rib Eye Steak with Red Wine Sauce and Spinach
Episode 3046 min2009-05-31
Best of British
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Episode 3146 min2009-06-01
Paella Pain
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Episode 3224 min2009-06-02
Justine vs Guy Grossi
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Episode 3346 min2009-06-03
Fishy Business
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
Episode 3424 min2009-06-04
The Great Bait Debate
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Episode 3545 min2009-06-05
Lemon Goodness
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Episode 3646 min2009-06-07
Double Trouble
Invention Test 5
Episode 3746 min2009-06-08
Not So Sweet
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Episode 3823 min2009-06-09
Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Episode 3945 min2009-06-10
Canape Frenzy
Martini Club Team Challenge
Episode 4024 min2009-06-11
And Then There Were Seven
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Episode 4146 min2009-06-12
Sweet Treats
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Episode 4246 min2009-06-14
Hits and Misses
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
Episode 4346 min2009-06-15
Terrine Trauma
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Episode 4424 min2009-06-16
Justine vs Matt Moran
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
Episode 4569 min2009-06-17
Here Comes the Bride
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
Episode 4623 min2009-06-18
Grain Pain
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Episode 4745 min2009-06-19
Cocktail Hour
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Episode 4846 min2009-06-21
Hello Hong Kong!
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
Episode 4945 min2009-06-22
Old Faces Return
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
Episode 5024 min2009-06-23
Truffletastic!
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
Episode 5169 min2009-06-24
Battle of the Sexes
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
Episode 5224 min2009-06-25
Sweet and Sour
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
Episode 5345 min2009-06-26
Show and Tell
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Episode 5446 min2009-06-28
Love is in the Air
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Episode 5546 min2009-06-29
Vision Quest
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
Episode 5624 min2009-06-30
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
Episode 5745 min2009-07-01
All at Sea
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
Episode 5823 min2009-07-02
Thyme Out
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Episode 5945 min2009-07-03
Shanks and Soufflés
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Episode 6047 min2009-07-05
Christmas in July
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
Episode 6147 min2009-07-06
Macaroon Madness
Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
Episode 6224 min2009-07-07
Julie vs Adrian Richardson
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
Episode 6348 min2009-07-08
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Matt Preston's Formal Dinner Challenge - The contestants had to cook for a dinner party hosted by Matt Preston for four leaders of the Australian food industry, Armando Percuoco, Margaret Fulton, Jacques Reymond and Cheong Liew. The five of them assessed the contestants' dishes, with the two worst performers being nominated for elimination
Episode 6423 min2009-07-09
Taste Test
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
Episode 6546 min2009-07-10
Winter Warmers
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
Episode 6649 min2009-07-12
Finals Fever
Invention Test 9 - In the first challenge of the Finals Week, the contestants were asked to cook a meal under ten dollars using ingredients bought from the pantry that was converted into a supermarket
Episode 6747 min2009-07-13
Pie Wars
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Episode 6848 min2009-07-14
Poh's Advantage
Elimination Challenge 2 - As Poh had won the pie challenge she designated Malaysian as the theme and picked coconut cream and ling fish for the core ingredients. The contestants had 90 minutes to make two courses.
Episode 6947 min2009-07-15
No Piece of Cake
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
Episode 7075 min2009-07-16
And Then There Were Two
Elimination Challenge 4 - The final elimination round before the final saw the contestants cooking the dishes they would include in self-authored recipe books with cookbook writer Donna Hay acting as the guest judge
Episode 7145 min2009-07-17
The Tables Are Turned
Masterclass Reunion - The Top 20 contestants were reunited in the final Masterclass and revealed what they have been up to since leaving the show. Poh and Julie also challenged George and Gary to a Mystery Box Challenge.
Episode 7291 min2009-07-19
The Grand Finale
Finale Night - Poh and Julie competed against each other in three rounds consisting of a Taste Test, an Invention Test and a Pressure Test. Points would be earned for each test, with the winner decided based on the final tally after the three tests.