MasterChef Australia Season 1

(2009) April - July | # of Episodes : 72

Ratings

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8.2

Series Details

Seasons: 16

Total Episodes: 1028

Creators: Franc Roddam

Networks: Network Ten

Status: Returning Series

First Air Date: Apr 27, 2009

Recent Air Date: Jul 3, 2024

Run Time: m

In Production: Yes

Original Language: English

Age Rating: TV-14

Website: Link

Production Companies: EndemolShine Australia

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Main Cast

Gary Mehigan

Himself - Judge & Host

Age : 57 | Popularity : 4%

George Calombaris

Himself - Judge & Host

Age : N/A | Popularity : 4%

Matt Preston

Himself - Judge & Host

Age : 63 | Popularity : 13%

Episodes

Episode 1

27 April 2009 - Sydney Sizzles

The auditions begin!

Episode 2

28 April 2009 - Audition 2

Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

Episode 3

29 April 2009 - Audition 3

Melbourne

Episode 4

30 April 2009 - 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.

Episode 5

01 May 2009 - Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

Episode 6

03 May 2009 - The Top 20 Revealed

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

Episode 7

04 May 2009 - 20 Ways with Chicken

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

Episode 8

05 May 2009 - Sam And The Sausage

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

Episode 9

06 May 2009 - Sushi Stress

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

Episode 10

07 May 2009 - The First Cut

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

Episode 11

08 May 2009 - Cooking With The Masters

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

Episode 12

10 May 2009 - Rabbit Season

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

Episode 13

11 May 2009 - The Tarte Tatin Test

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

Episode 14

12 May 2009 - Brent vs Boetz

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

Episode 15

13 May 2009 - Banquet Wars

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

Episode 16

14 May 2009 - A Blow for Brent

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

Episode 17

15 May 2009 - Class Is In

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

Episode 18

17 May 2009 - Julia's Divine Dumplings

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

Episode 19

18 May 2009 - Attack of the Killer Squid

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

Episode 20

19 May 2009 - Julia and the Duck

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

Episode 21

20 May 2009 - Aisle Panic

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

Episode 22

21 May 2009 - An Emotional Elimination

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

Episode 23

22 May 2009 - Soufflés and Stir-fries

Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé

Episode 24

24 May 2009 - The Steaks are Raised

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

Episode 25

25 May 2009 - Sweet Success

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Episode 26

26 May 2009 - Chris vs Alex Herbert

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Episode 27

27 May 2009 - Feeding Frenzy

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

Episode 28

28 May 2009 - Kate's Tough Decision

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

Episode 29

29 May 2009 - 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

Episode 30

31 May 2009 - Best of British

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

Episode 31

01 June 2009 - Paella Pain

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

Episode 32

02 June 2009 - Justine vs Guy Grossi

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Episode 33

03 June 2009 - Fishy Business

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

Episode 34

04 June 2009 - The Great Bait Debate

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Episode 35

05 June 2009 - Lemon Goodness

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

Episode 36

07 June 2009 - Double Trouble

Invention Test 5

Episode 37

08 June 2009 - Not So Sweet

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

Episode 38

09 June 2009 - Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Episode 39

10 June 2009 - Canape Frenzy

Martini Club Team Challenge

Episode 40

11 June 2009 - And Then There Were Seven

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

Episode 41

12 June 2009 - Sweet Treats

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

Episode 42

14 June 2009 - Hits and Misses

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

Episode 43

15 June 2009 - Terrine Trauma

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

Episode 44

16 June 2009 - Justine vs Matt Moran

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

Episode 45

17 June 2009 - Here Comes the Bride

The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Episode 46

18 June 2009 - Grain Pain

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

Episode 47

19 June 2009 - Cocktail Hour

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

Episode 48

21 June 2009 - Hello Hong Kong!

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Episode 49

22 June 2009 - Old Faces Return

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

Episode 50

23 June 2009 - Truffletastic!

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

Episode 51

24 June 2009 - Battle of the Sexes

Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

Episode 52

25 June 2009 - 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

Episode 53

26 June 2009 - Show and Tell

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

Episode 54

28 June 2009 - Love is in the Air

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

Episode 55

29 June 2009 - Vision Quest

The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

Episode 56

30 June 2009 - Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

Episode 57

01 July 2009 - All at Sea

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

Episode 58

02 July 2009 - Thyme Out

Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

Episode 59

03 July 2009 - Shanks and Soufflés

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

Episode 60

05 July 2009 - Christmas in July

The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

Episode 61

06 July 2009 - 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.

Episode 62

07 July 2009 - Julie vs Adrian Richardson

Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

Episode 63

08 July 2009 - 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

Episode 64

09 July 2009 - Taste Test

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

Episode 65

10 July 2009 - Winter Warmers

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

Episode 66

12 July 2009 - 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

Episode 67

13 July 2009 - Pie Wars

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

Episode 68

14 July 2009 - 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.

Episode 69

15 July 2009 - 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.

Episode 70

16 July 2009 - 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

Episode 71

17 July 2009 - 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.

Episode 72

19 July 2009 - 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.

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