MasterChef Australia - Season 1
Season 1
Network
DatesApr. 27, 2009 - Juli 19, 2009
Episodes
Season 1Episode 160 min
Sydney Sizzles
The auditions begin!
Apr. 27, 2009
Season 1Episode 260 min
Audition 2
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Apr. 28, 2009
Season 1Episode 360 min
Audition 3
Melbourne
Apr. 29, 2009
Season 1Episode 460 min
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.
Apr. 30, 2009
Season 1Episode 560 min
Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
Mai 1, 2009
Season 1Episode 660 min
The Top 20 Revealed
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
Mai 3, 2009
Season 1Episode 760 min
20 Ways with Chicken
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
Mai 4, 2009
Season 1Episode 860 min
Sam And The Sausage
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
Mai 5, 2009
Season 1Episode 960 min
Sushi Stress
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
Mai 6, 2009
Season 1Episode 1060 min
The First Cut
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
Mai 7, 2009
Season 1Episode 1160 min
Cooking With The Masters
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
Mai 8, 2009
Season 1Episode 1260 min
Rabbit Season
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
Mai 10, 2009
Season 1Episode 1360 min
The Tarte Tatin Test
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
Mai 11, 2009
Season 1Episode 1460 min
Brent vs Boetz
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
Mai 12, 2009
Season 1Episode 1560 min
Banquet Wars
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
Mai 13, 2009
Season 1Episode 1660 min
A Blow for Brent
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
Mai 14, 2009
Season 1Episode 1760 min
Class Is In
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
Mai 15, 2009
Season 1Episode 1860 min
Julia's Divine Dumplings
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
Mai 17, 2009
Season 1Episode 1960 min
Attack of the Killer Squid
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
Mai 18, 2009
Season 1Episode 2060 min
Julia and the Duck
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
Mai 19, 2009
Season 1Episode 2160 min
Aisle Panic
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
Mai 20, 2009
Season 1Episode 2260 min
An Emotional Elimination
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
Mai 21, 2009
Season 1Episode 2360 min
Soufflés and Stir-fries
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
Mai 22, 2009
Season 1Episode 2460 min
The Steaks are Raised
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
Mai 24, 2009
Season 1Episode 2560 min
Sweet Success
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Mai 25, 2009
Season 1Episode 2660 min
Chris vs Alex Herbert
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
Mai 26, 2009
Season 1Episode 2760 min
Feeding Frenzy
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
Mai 27, 2009
Season 1Episode 2860 min
Kate's Tough Decision
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
Mai 28, 2009
Season 1Episode 2960 min
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
Mai 29, 2009
Season 1Episode 3060 min
Best of British
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Mai 31, 2009
Season 1Episode 3160 min
Paella Pain
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Juni 1, 2009
Season 1Episode 3260 min
Justine vs Guy Grossi
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Juni 2, 2009
Season 1Episode 3360 min
Fishy Business
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
Juni 3, 2009
Season 1Episode 3460 min
The Great Bait Debate
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Juni 4, 2009
Season 1Episode 3560 min
Lemon Goodness
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Juni 5, 2009
Season 1Episode 3660 min
Double Trouble
Invention Test 5
Juni 7, 2009
Season 1Episode 3760 min
Not So Sweet
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Juni 8, 2009
Season 1Episode 3860 min
Lucas vs Ben O'Donoghue
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Juni 9, 2009
Season 1Episode 3960 min
Canape Frenzy
Martini Club Team Challenge
Juni 10, 2009
Season 1Episode 4060 min
And Then There Were Seven
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Juni 11, 2009
Season 1Episode 4160 min
Sweet Treats
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Juni 12, 2009
Season 1Episode 4260 min
Hits and Misses
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
Juni 14, 2009
Season 1Episode 4360 min
Terrine Trauma
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Juni 15, 2009
Season 1Episode 4460 min
Justine vs Matt Moran
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
Juni 16, 2009
Season 1Episode 4560 min
Here Comes the Bride
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
Juni 17, 2009
Season 1Episode 4660 min
Grain Pain
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Juni 18, 2009
Season 1Episode 4760 min
Cocktail Hour
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Juni 19, 2009
Season 1Episode 4860 min
Hello Hong Kong!
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
Juni 21, 2009
Season 1Episode 4960 min
Old Faces Return
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
Juni 22, 2009
Season 1Episode 5060 min
Truffletastic!
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
Juni 23, 2009
Season 1Episode 5160 min
Battle of the Sexes
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
Juni 24, 2009
Season 1Episode 5260 min
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
Juni 25, 2009
Season 1Episode 5360 min
Show and Tell
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Juni 26, 2009
Season 1Episode 5460 min
Love is in the Air
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Juni 28, 2009
Season 1Episode 5560 min
Vision Quest
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
Juni 29, 2009
Season 1Episode 5660 min
Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
Juni 30, 2009
Season 1Episode 5760 min
All at Sea
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
Juli 1, 2009
Season 1Episode 5860 min
Thyme Out
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Juli 2, 2009
Season 1Episode 5960 min
Shanks and Soufflés
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Juli 3, 2009
Season 1Episode 6060 min
Christmas in July
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
Juli 5, 2009
Season 1Episode 6160 min
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.
Juli 6, 2009
Season 1Episode 6260 min
Julie vs Adrian Richardson
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
Juli 7, 2009
Season 1Episode 6360 min
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
Juli 8, 2009
Season 1Episode 6460 min
Taste Test
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
Juli 9, 2009
Season 1Episode 6560 min
Winter Warmers
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
Juli 10, 2009
Season 1Episode 6660 min
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
Juli 12, 2009
Season 1Episode 6760 min
Pie Wars
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Juli 13, 2009
Season 1Episode 6860 min
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.
Juli 14, 2009
Season 1Episode 6960 min
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.
Juli 15, 2009
Season 1Episode 7060 min
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
Juli 16, 2009
Season 1Episode 7160 min
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.
Juli 17, 2009
Season 1Episode 7260 min
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.
Juli 19, 2009
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