MasterChef Australia

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  E1

  Sydney Sizzles

  The auditions begin!

  2009-04-27 · 45m
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  E2

  Audition 2

  Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

  2009-04-28 · 47m
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  E3

  Audition 3

  Melbourne

  2009-04-29 · 47m
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  E4

  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.

  2009-04-30 · 47m
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  E5

  Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

  Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

  2009-05-01 · 25m
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  E6

  The Top 20 Revealed

  The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed

  2009-05-03 · 71m
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  E7

  20 Ways with Chicken

  The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge

  2009-05-04 · 47m
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  E8

  Sam And The Sausage

  Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

  2009-05-05 · 24m
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  E9

  Sushi Stress

  Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

  2009-05-06 · 45m
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  E10

  The First Cut

  Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate

  2009-05-07 · 24m
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  E11

  Cooking With The Masters

  Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.

  2009-05-08 · 24m
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  E12

  Rabbit Season

  Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

  2009-05-10 · 47m
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  E13

  The Tarte Tatin Test

  Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.

  2009-05-11 · 44m
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  E14

  Brent vs Boetz

  Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

  2009-05-12 · 24m
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  E15

  Banquet Wars

  The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.

  2009-05-13 · 46m
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  E16

  A Blow for Brent

  Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination

  2009-05-14 · 23m
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  E17

  Class Is In

  Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.

  2009-05-15 · 42m
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  E18

  Julia's Divine Dumplings

  Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

  2009-05-17 · 46m
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  E19

  Attack of the Killer Squid

  Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.

  2009-05-18 · 46m
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  E20

  Julia and the Duck

  The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.

  2009-05-19 · 24m
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  E21

  Aisle Panic

  A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.

  2009-05-20 · 45m
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  E22

  An Emotional Elimination

  The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.

  2009-05-21 · 23m
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  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

  2009-05-22 · 42m
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  E24

  The Steaks are Raised

  The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

  2009-05-24 · 46m
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  E25

  Sweet Success

  Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

  2009-05-25 · 45m
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  E26

  Chris vs Alex Herbert

  Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

  2009-05-26 · 24m
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  E27

  Feeding Frenzy

  The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

  2009-05-27 · 46m
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  E28

  Kate's Tough Decision

  The team captain has the final say as to who should go.

  2009-05-28 · 24m
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  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

  2009-05-29 · 42m
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  E30

  Best of British

  John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

  2009-05-31 · 46m
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  E31

  Paella Pain

  Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.

  2009-06-01 · 46m
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  E32

  Justine vs Guy Grossi

  Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

  2009-06-02 · 24m
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  E33

  Fishy Business

  Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

  2009-06-03 · 46m
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  E34

  The Great Bait Debate

  The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

  2009-06-04 · 24m
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  E35

  Lemon Goodness

  Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.

  2009-06-05 · 45m
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  E36

  Double Trouble

  Invention Test 5

  2009-06-07 · 46m
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  E37

  Not So Sweet

  Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.

  2009-06-08 · 46m
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  E38

  Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

  Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

  2009-06-09 · 23m
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  E39

  Canape Frenzy

  Martini Club Team Challenge

  2009-06-10 · 45m
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  E40

  And Then There Were Seven

  The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

  2009-06-11 · 24m
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  E41

  Sweet Treats

  Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling

  2009-06-12 · 46m
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  E42

  Hits and Misses

  Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

  2009-06-14 · 46m
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  E43

  Terrine Trauma

  Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.

  2009-06-15 · 46m
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  E44

  Justine vs Matt Moran

  Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

  2009-06-16 · 24m
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  E45

  Here Comes the Bride

  The contestants cater a wedding on water.

  2009-06-17 · 69m
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  E46

  Grain Pain

  Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.

  2009-06-18 · 23m
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  E47

  Cocktail Hour

  Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart

  2009-06-19 · 45m
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  E48

  Hello Hong Kong!

  Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

  2009-06-21 · 46m
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  E49

  Old Faces Return

  Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

  2009-06-22 · 45m
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  E50

  Truffletastic!

  Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

  2009-06-23 · 24m
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  E51

  Battle of the Sexes

  Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

  2009-06-24 · 69m
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  E52

  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

  2009-06-25 · 24m
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  E53

  Show and Tell

  Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones

  2009-06-26 · 45m
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  E54

  Love is in the Air

  Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme

  2009-06-28 · 46m
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  E55

  Vision Quest

  The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

  2009-06-29 · 46m
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  E56

  Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

  Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

  2009-06-30 · 24m
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  E57

  All at Sea

  HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition

  2009-07-01 · 45m
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  E58

  Thyme Out

  Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

  2009-07-02 · 23m
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  E59

  Shanks and Soufflés

  Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta

  2009-07-03 · 45m
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  E60

  Christmas in July

  The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

  2009-07-05 · 47m
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  E61

  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.

  2009-07-06 · 47m
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  E62

  Julie vs Adrian Richardson

  Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

  2009-07-07 · 24m
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  E63

  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

  2009-07-08 · 48m
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  E64

  Taste Test

  Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry

  2009-07-09 · 23m
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  E65

  Winter Warmers

  Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon

  2009-07-10 · 46m
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  E66

  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

  2009-07-12 · 49m
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  E67

  Pie Wars

  Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.

  2009-07-13 · 47m
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  E68

  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.

  2009-07-14 · 48m
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  E69

  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.

  2009-07-15 · 47m
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  E70

  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

  2009-07-16 · 75m
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  E71

  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.

  2009-07-17 · 45m
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  E72

  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.

  2009-07-19 · 91m

Top cast

Andy Allen

Himself - Judge & Host

Poh Ling Yeow

Herself - Judge & Host

Jean-Christophe Novelli

Himself - Judge & Host

Sofia Levin

Herself - Judge & Host