MasterChef Australia
Season 1 Episode 52 - Sweet and Sour
Pressure Test & Elimination. Bottom Justine & Julie face the Pressure test. They each have to make a Sweet & Sour Duck Stir Fry in 30 minutes.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Season 1
S01:E01 - Sydney Sizzles
Sydney and Adelaide auditions.
S01:E02 - Audition 2
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
S01:E03 - Audition 3
The Auditions continue in Melbourne.
S01:E04 - Top 50 (Pt. 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.
S01:E05 - Top 50 (Pt. 2): Fish Market Frenzy
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge.
S01:E06 - The Top 20 Revealed
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge.
S01:E07 - 20 Ways With Chicken
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge.
S01:E08 - Sam and the Sausage
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel.
S01:E09 - Sushi Stress
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge.
S01:E10 - The First Cut
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate.
S01:E11 - Cooking With the Masters
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
S01:E12 - Rabbit Season
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme.
S01:E13 - The Tarte Tatin Test
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
S01:E14 - Brent vs. Boetz
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz.
S01:E15 - Banquet Wars
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
S01:E16 - A Blow for Brent
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination.
S01:E17 - Class Is In
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
S01:E18 - Julia's Divine Dumplings
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme.
S01:E19 - Attack of the Killer Squid
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
S01:E20 - Julia and the Duck
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
S01:E21 - Aisle Panic
A three-course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
S01:E22 - An Emotional Elimination
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
S01:E23 - Soufflés and Stir-Fries
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé.
S01:E24 - The Steaks Are Raised
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
S01:E25 - Sweet Success
Trevor, Sam and Tom make a Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce and Almond Praline from a provided recipe.
S01:E26 - Chris vs. Alex Herbert
Chris competes with Alex Herbert of Bird Cow Fish making one of her signature dishes, Potato Gnocchi with Sauteed Prawns in a Burnt Butter Sauce.
S01:E27 - Feeding Frenzy
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
S01:E28 - Kate's Tough Decision
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
S01:E29 - 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.
S01:E30 - Best of British
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
S01:E31 - Paella Pain
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra, and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
S01:E32 - Justine vs. Guy Grossi
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
S01:E33 - Fishy Business
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
S01:E34 - The Great Bait Debate
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
S01:E35 - Lemon Goodness
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
S01:E36 - Double Trouble
Invention Test 5
S01:E37 - Not So Sweet
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
S01:E38 - Lucas vs. Ben O’Donoghue
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 - Ben O'Donoghue
S01:E39 - Canape Frenzy
Martini Club Team Challenge
S01:E40 - And Then There Were Seven
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
S01:E41 - Sweet Treats
Masterclass, contestants assemble at MCK and are taught by Gary & George. They learn about things that they could have all done better in the past challenges.
S01:E42 - Hits and Misses
Invention Test 6 - Two-course meal. Contestants have 30 minutes to create their own dishes. only top 3 are tasted.
S01:E43 - Terrine Trauma
Pressure Test - They each have to make a Smoke Salmon Terrine & Hazelnut Salad in 1.5 hours. After struggle through they all magae to plate up impressive dishes.
S01:E44 - Justine vs. Matt Moran
Celeb Chef Challenge - Justine as winner of the pairs invention challenge faces Celeb Chef Matt Moran .
S01:E45 - Wedding Challenge
The remaining 6 contestants are faced with a surprise challenge, catering for a wedding, but before they can think about that they have to make the wedding cake, they have approximately 12 hours.
S01:E46 - Grain Pain
Sam & Poh as the bottom 2 from the wedding challenge face a taste off. A sudden death challenge where the smallest slip up could mean the end of the challenge.
S01:E47 - Cocktail Hour
Masterclass, contestants assemble at MCK and are taught by Gary & George. They learn about things that they could have all done better in the past challenges.
S01:E48 - Hello Hong Kong!
The final 5 contestants head to Hong Kong for the week. They arrive in HK to be greeted by a Chinese Dragon & the judges at the luxurious Langham place hotel where they will stay in the pent house.
S01:E49 - Old Faces Return
The contestants are split into 2 groups (Andre, Justine & Julie) are taken to Lamma Island where they have to cook off against a mysterious guest cheff, that turns out to be Lucas.
S01:E50 - Truffletastic!
Celeb Chef Challenge Hong Kong style. Julie as winner of the Lamma Island challenge will face of against Celeb Chef Donovan Cooke, but in a twist she instead cooks off against his top apprentice Pak.
S01:E51 - Battle of the Sexes
Mystery Box & Super Challenge. Today the final contestants fight it out for the chance to make the final 4. they start out with a Mystery Box Challenge with each contestant having a different key ingredient, they need to embody the spirit of Hong Kong and Impress the judges, for the successful contestant a free pass to the final 4.
S01:E52 - Sweet and Sour
Pressure Test & Elimination. Bottom Justine & Julie face the Pressure test. They each have to make a Sweet & Sour Duck Stir Fry in 30 minutes.
S01:E53 - Show and Tell
Masterclass, contestants assemble at MCK and are taught by Gary & George. Today they are joined by Julia & Lucas. Julia teaches a dish. They learn about things that they could have all done better in the past challenges. 1) Braised Pork Belly & Scallops 2) Stir Fry, 3) Pizza, 4) Date Scones
S01:E54 - Loves Is in the Air
Mystery Box Challenge - Beef mince, pita pockets, lasagne sheets, baby cos lettuce, red capsicum, Vintage tasty cheese, Passata, chicken stock, Greek yoghurt, long green onion.they each have 30 minutes to make their own dish, using some or all of the ingredients,
S01:E55 - Vision Quest
Dream Menu - Without the pressure of elimination today the contestants have almost free reign to put together their own dream menue, they must show their skills and produce dishes that they would put on the menu of their own restaurant.
S01:E56 - Andre vs. Emmanuel Stroobant
Celeb Chef Challenge - Andre as winner of the Romance Invention challenge faces Celeb Chef Emmanual Stroobant. They both cook Scampi with Mushrooms and Potatoes made with all Tasmanian ingredients.
S01:E57 - All at Sea
Offsite Challenge on The Navy ship - The remaining 4 contestants are joined by Judges choice returning contestants to cater for the crew of HMAS Kanimbla. Justine, Tom & Poh return to the competition and their first challenge back is to cater for 200 sailors.
S01:E58 - Thyme Out
Taste Test Elimination - Sam & Tom as the bottom 2 from the Navy challenge face a taste off. A sudden death challenge where the smallest slip up could mean the end. They both need to identify ingredients in a Moousaka, whoever gets an ingredient wrong first is eliminated.
S01:E59 - Shanks and Soufflés
Masterclass, contestants assemble at MCK and are taught by Gary & George.once again they are joined by Julia & Lucas. Lucas teaches a dish this week They learn about things that they could have all done better in the past challenges.
S01:E60 - Christmas in July
Mystery Box Challenge, contestants are given the basics for sausage making, they choose from an aray of ingredients to come up with their own unique sausage.
S01:E61 - Macaroon Madness
Pressure Test & Judges elimination - Bottom 4 Andre, Poh, Sam & Chris face one of the most difficult pressure tests yet, they have to make a Vanilla Panacotta with Macarons.
S01:E62 - Julie vs. Adrian Richardson
It's the final Celeb Chef Challenge and Julie as winner of the Christmas in July challenge faces Celeb Chef Adrian Richardson. They both cook a stuffed loin of saltbush lamb with Pommes Gallete and a beetroot glaze.
S01:E63 - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
The remaining 5 contestants prepare for an amazing Challenge cooking for some of the pioneers of food in Australia. They each have to come up with their own menus and make 5 identical dishes for their guests.
S01:E64 - Tates Test
Chris & Andre as the bottom 2 from the Elder Statesman challenge face a taste off. A sudden death challenge where the smallest slip up could mean the end.
S01:E65 - Winter Warmers
Masterclass, contestants assemble at MCK and are taught by Gary & George.once again they are joined by Julia & Lucas. Lucas teaches a dish this week They learn about things that they could have all done better in the past challenges.
S01:E66 - Finals Fever
The top 6 scramble to buy their ingredients and get cooking, There are 3 soups, an omelete, salmon & a Roti. Julia wins best dish and chooses Goat as the key ingredients for the Greek themed Invention Challenge. They each have 2 minute to choose 15 ingredients from the Pantry to make their dishes.
S01:E67 - Pie Wars
Mystery Box Elimination - The contestants are told that as of today someone will be eliminated each day until they are down to the final 2. The ingredients of the Mystery Box are revealed to the others along with Chris's advantage.
S01:E68 - Poh’s Advantage
Invention Test elimination, with Poh's chosen Theme Malaysian and key ingredients Ling & Coconut milk the contestants need to come up with a creative apetising dish to impress the judges and guest judge Matt Moran.
S01:E69 - No Piece of Cake
Bill Granger joins the judges in tonights pressure test elimination. With only 4 contestants remaining the pressure is really on. They will each have to cook a gourmet cake revealed by Adriano Zumbo.
S01:E70 - And Then There Were Two
Tonight is the final chance to impress if the final 3 want to make it the the Finale. With Guest Judge Donna Hay, They know the pressure is on. They will each have to come up with their own cook book, the story behind it, the title, the cover dish, as well as a few other dishes that the book will contain.
S01:E71 - The Tables Are Turned
The top 20 Masterchef finalists return to the MCK for their final Masterclass. George and Gary catch up with some of the contestants to see what they have been up too.
S01:E72 - The Grand Finale
The Final 2 Julie & Poh battle it out in a 3 round Final. All elimiated contestants return to watch and cheer on the final 2. Round 1 is a taste test, Julie comes out in front with 12 points to Poh's 11. Going into round 2 Julie has a narrow lead as they cook off in an invention test with Chicken. They not only need to impress George, Gary & Matt, but also guest judge Curtis Stone.
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