MasterChef

Hopefuls prepare signature dishes in hope of impressing the judges.

Hopefuls vie for a spot in the top 38.

The top 38 contestants are revealed.

The contestants prove they are proficient in basic kitchen techniques.

The contestants have one hour to prepare a dish using surprise ingredients; the winner picks the ingredients for the elimination round.

The contestants form two teams that must cook a five-course meal for hundreds of diners; one contestant is sent home.

The contestants hope to impress the judges and advance to the next round.

The cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The 10 remaining cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The contestants try to impress the judges and advance to the next round.

The remaining contestants try to impress the judges.

After being spared from elimination, the eight remaining cooks again vie for a spot in the next round; two contestants are eliminated.

The six remaining cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The four remaining contestants prepare dishes for judges from around the world.

The remaining cooks compete.

One contestant wins the grand prize of $250,000.