Episode guide
MasterChef Australia: Season 1
72 episodes · premiered Apr 27, 2009
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- Episode 1: Sydney Sizzles Apr 27, 2009 · 45m The auditions begin!
- Episode 2: Audition 2 Apr 28, 2009 · 47m Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
- Episode 3: Audition 3 Apr 29, 2009 · 47m Melbourne
- Episode 4: Top 50 (1) - Taste Test Apr 30, 2009 · 47m 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…
- Episode 5: Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy May 1, 2009 · 25m Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
- Episode 6: The Top 20 Revealed May 3, 2009 · 1h 11m The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
- Episode 7: 20 Ways with Chicken May 4, 2009 · 47m The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
- Episode 8: Sam And The Sausage May 5, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
- Episode 9: Sushi Stress May 6, 2009 · 45m Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
- Episode 10: The First Cut May 7, 2009 · 24m Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
- Episode 11: Cooking With The Masters May 8, 2009 · 24m Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
- Episode 12: Rabbit Season May 10, 2009 · 47m Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
- Episode 13: The Tarte Tatin Test May 11, 2009 · 44m Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
- Episode 14: Brent vs Boetz May 12, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
- Episode 15: Banquet Wars May 13, 2009 · 46m The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
- Episode 16: A Blow for Brent May 14, 2009 · 23m Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
- Episode 17: Class Is In May 15, 2009 · 42m Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
- Episode 18: Julia's Divine Dumplings May 17, 2009 · 46m Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
- Episode 19: Attack of the Killer Squid May 18, 2009 · 46m Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
- Episode 20: Julia and the Duck May 19, 2009 · 24m The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
- Episode 21: Aisle Panic May 20, 2009 · 45m A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
- Episode 22: An Emotional Elimination May 21, 2009 · 23m The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
- Episode 23: Soufflés and Stir-fries May 22, 2009 · 42m Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
- Episode 24: The Steaks are Raised May 24, 2009 · 46m The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
- Episode 25: Sweet Success May 25, 2009 · 45m Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
- Episode 26: Chris vs Alex Herbert May 26, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
- Episode 27: Feeding Frenzy May 27, 2009 · 46m The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
- Episode 28: Kate's Tough Decision May 28, 2009 · 24m The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
- Episode 29: The Perfect Chip May 29, 2009 · 42m 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: Best of British May 31, 2009 · 46m John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
- Episode 31: Paella Pain Jun 1, 2009 · 46m Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
- Episode 32: Justine vs Guy Grossi Jun 2, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
- Episode 33: Fishy Business Jun 3, 2009 · 46m Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
- Episode 34: The Great Bait Debate Jun 4, 2009 · 24m The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
- Episode 35: Lemon Goodness Jun 5, 2009 · 45m Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
- Episode 36: Double Trouble Jun 7, 2009 · 46m Invention Test 5
- Episode 37: Not So Sweet Jun 8, 2009 · 46m Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
- Episode 38: Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue Jun 9, 2009 · 23m Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
- Episode 39: Canape Frenzy Jun 10, 2009 · 45m Martini Club Team Challenge
- Episode 40: And Then There Were Seven Jun 11, 2009 · 24m The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
- Episode 41: Sweet Treats Jun 12, 2009 · 46m Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
- Episode 42: Hits and Misses Jun 14, 2009 · 46m Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
- Episode 43: Terrine Trauma Jun 15, 2009 · 46m Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
- Episode 44: Justine vs Matt Moran Jun 16, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
- Episode 45: Here Comes the Bride Jun 17, 2009 · 1h 9m The contestants cater a wedding on water.
- Episode 46: Grain Pain Jun 18, 2009 · 23m Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
- Episode 47: Cocktail Hour Jun 19, 2009 · 45m Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
- Episode 48: Hello Hong Kong! Jun 21, 2009 · 46m Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
- Episode 49: Old Faces Return Jun 22, 2009 · 45m Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
- Episode 50: Truffletastic! Jun 23, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
- Episode 51: Battle of the Sexes Jun 24, 2009 · 1h 9m Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
- Episode 52: Sweet and Sour Jun 25, 2009 · 24m Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
- Episode 53: Show and Tell Jun 26, 2009 · 45m Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
- Episode 54: Love is in the Air Jun 28, 2009 · 46m Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
- Episode 55: Vision Quest Jun 29, 2009 · 46m The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
- Episode 56: Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant Jun 30, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
- Episode 57: All at Sea Jul 1, 2009 · 45m HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
- Episode 58: Thyme Out Jul 2, 2009 · 23m Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
- Episode 59: Shanks and Soufflés Jul 3, 2009 · 45m Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
- Episode 60: Christmas in July Jul 5, 2009 · 47m The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
- Episode 61: Macaroon Madness Jul 6, 2009 · 47m 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: Julie vs Adrian Richardson Jul 7, 2009 · 24m Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
- Episode 63: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Jul 8, 2009 · 48m 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…
- Episode 64: Taste Test Jul 9, 2009 · 23m Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
- Episode 65: Winter Warmers Jul 10, 2009 · 46m Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
- Episode 66: Finals Fever Jul 12, 2009 · 49m 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…
- Episode 67: Pie Wars Jul 13, 2009 · 47m Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
- Episode 68: Poh's Advantage Jul 14, 2009 · 48m 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…
- Episode 69: No Piece of Cake Jul 15, 2009 · 47m 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: And Then There Were Two Jul 16, 2009 · 1h 15m 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…
- Episode 71: The Tables Are Turned Jul 17, 2009 · 45m 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…
- Episode 72: The Grand Finale Jul 19, 2009 · 1h 31m 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…