S05:E01 - Top 30 Compete
MASTERCHEF returns for an exciting fifth season, giving talented home cooks from all walks of life the chance to showcase their skills.
S05:E02 - Top 22 Compete
In the first mystery box challenge of the season, the Top Finalists will have 90 minutes to prep and cook a unique and impressive dish, using mainly dessert ingredients.
S05:E03 - Top 20 Compete
The remaining 20 home cooks compete in the biggest field challenge in MASTERCHEF history: feeding an army of 500 servicemen and women on a desert army base.
S05:E04 - Top 18 Compete
In their second mystery box challenge this season, the competition livens up when the Top 18 contestants take on an intimidating seafood challenge.
S05:E05 - Top 17 Compete
In the next team challenge, contestants must prepare an upscale seafood menu for a beachfront wedding; they split into teams complete their dinner for the wedding guests.
S05:E06 - Top 16 Compete
In the next mystery box challenge, contestants must prepare a unique dish using various canned foods.
S05:E07 - Top 15 Compete
In the next challenge, the remaining contestants must put aside their differences and work in pairs to create a restaurant quality surf and turf dish.
S05:E08 - Top 14 Compete
In the next challenge, the remaining 14 home cooks will split into two teams and take command of the kitchen at Dinah's, one of the busiest and most iconic diners in Los Angeles.
S05:E09 - Top 13 Compete
The cooks face the most intimidating Mystery Box challenge yet, they go head-to-head with the judges to prepare a dish using the most exquisite wild Alaskan king salmon.
S05:E10 - Top 12 Compete
In the next team challenge, the remaining home cooks prepare romantic dinners for couples celebrating their anniversaries in the MASTERCHEF restaurant.
S05:E11 - Top 11 Compete
In the next mystery box challenge, the remaining home cooks will be faced with a challenge unlike any other.
S05:E12 - Top 10 Compete
The remaining home cooks will prepare a healthy football game concessions menu for an entire stadium, with special guest Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson.
S05:E13 - Top 8 Compete
In the next cooking challenge, the remaining home cooks will split into four teams of two and prepare a poultry dish, each using different parts of the chicken.
S05:E14 - Top 7 Compete
Before the next mystery box challenge, the remaining home cooks will receive a little hometown encouragement, as they head into a savory apple dish challenge.
S05:E15 - Top 6 Compete
In the next team challenge, the remaining home cooks will take over a high-end restaurant in Los Angeles.
S05:E16 - Top 5 Compete
After the remaining home cooks are surprised with a few VIP guests in the kitchen, each home cook will create a dish inspired by one of their loved ones.
S05:E17 - Top 4 Compete
Team Challenge: The final four cooks were divided into two pairs, each home cook will create a dish inspired by one of their loved ones.
S05:E18 - Top 3 Compete
With a little help from a few other home cooks, the remaining 3 contestants will create dishes for a judging panel of renowned chefs representing all 50 states.
S05:E19 - The Finale
For the finale, the final two are required to cook a three course meal for each of the judges.