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MasterChef Australia: Season 3

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86 episodes · premiered May 1, 2011

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  1. Episode 1: Cockatoo Island May 1, 2011 · 1h 6m Thousands applied, but only 50 lucky people made it to the first leg of MasterChef. An exciting start with a boat ride to Cockatoo Island and a massive Mystery Box Challenge awaiting them…
  2. Episode 2: Basic Skills Bootcamp May 2, 2011 · 43m Day two of the MasterChef journey, and it’s a tough one – a Basic Skills Bootcamp with new judge, Matt Moran. The remaining 45 contestants go through three rounds which test their chip…
  3. Episode 3: The First Six May 3, 2011 · 43m The remaining contestants cook off for the first 6 spots in the MasterChef Top 24. Contestants are given two hours to create a trio of desserts set by the guest chef, Maggie Beer.
  4. Episode 4: Go Fish May 4, 2011 · 43m The bottom 10 contestants from Maggie Beer's challenge are faced with a choice - either go fishing and cook what you catch, or risk creating a dish with the mystery ingredient.
  5. Episode 5: Ultimate Desert Island Dish May 5, 2011 · 43m With another six spots in the MasterChef top 24 up for grabs, the final 30 contestants cook with their five favourite ingredients to create what they believe is the ultimate desert island…
  6. Episode 6: Masterclass May 6, 2011 · 1h 6m In the first master class of the series, a few special contestants take a trip to the Barossa Valley to visit Maggie Beer in her home and to learn the secrets of the perfect pastry and…
  7. Episode 7: Taste Test May 8, 2011 · 43m There are two dozen contestants remaining and only 12 spots left in the top 24. The next challenge is a formidable taste test - identity the ingredients in Aria's signature dish, peking…
  8. Episode 8: No Judges in Sight May 9, 2011 · 43m As our Top 24 enter the MasterChef kitchen for the first time, they are surprised to see no judges. Only a few notice the clock has started ticking down. Has the first challenge already…
  9. Episode 9: Immunity Challenge May 10, 2011 · 22m The winner of the first challenge will cook for immunity against apprentice chef, Alex Keen, who works under Allesandro Pavoni. Will a 10 minute headstart be enough to beat the best?
  10. Episode 10: Baking Team Challenge May 11, 2011 · 43m The Top 24 are woken in the middle of the night and told to head to Sonoma Bakery where, in teams, they will be baking bread for five of Sydney's most illustrious restaurants.
  11. Episode 11: First Elimination May 12, 2011 · 43m As the winning team from last night's challenge head off to their reward lunch, the losers trudge back to the MasterChef kitchen to face this season's first elimination.
  12. Episode 12: Masterclass May 13, 2011 · 1h 6m The lucky 23 contestants who survived the first elimination are treated to a scrumptious MasterClass. Tonight, George will teach them the secrets of his sweet bougatsa with poached figs.
  13. Episode 13: Mystery Box May 15, 2011 · 43m Tonight, the Mystery Box delivers more than one surprise - not only are the contestants faced with an array of unusual food, they must create a dish using ALL of the ingredients!
  14. Episode 14: Pressure Test May 16, 2011 · 43m The bottom three contestants from yesterday's Mystery Box challenge must face off in a Pressure Test. They have two hours to recreate their best version of the Cherry Bombe Alaska.
  15. Episode 15: Immunity Challenge May 17, 2011 · 22m With an Immunity Pin up for grabs, guest chef, Colin Fassnidge, better bring his A-game because this season's MasterChef contestants aren't going down without a fight!
  16. Episode 16: Boys vs Girls Team Challenge May 18, 2011 · 44m It's boys versus girls in today's epic Team Challenge! The two teams head to the Mean Fiddler Pub where they have to cook for 700 hungry revelers.
  17. Episode 17: Rapid Fire challenge May 19, 2011 · 43m All eleven contestants of the losing team face elimination tonight. They must cook off in a Rapid Fire challenge over three rounds.
  18. Episode 18: Masterclass May 20, 2011 · 1h 5m Tonight, Gary and George give the contestants a MasterClass on the art of cooking rabbit. Later, Gary whips up a modern take on the classic Shepherd's Pie.
  19. Episode 19: Fused Challenge May 22, 2011 · 45m Cooking in threes, the contestants are faced with a challenge that fuses the finest elements of both the Mystery Box and Invention Test by creating an outstanding dish using unknown…
  20. Episode 20: Pressure Test May 23, 2011 · 44m Yesterday they were team mates, today the losing trio from Sunday's challenge compete head-to-head in a high-intensity Pressure Test. Two contestants will stay in the kitchen, one will be…
  21. Episode 21: Team Immunity Challenge May 24, 2011 · 25m The winning trio from the Lucky Dip Invention Test face off against chef, Adam D'Sylva, from Melbourne restaurant, Coda, in the first team Immunity Challenge.
  22. Episode 22: Offsite Team Challenge May 25, 2011 · 1h 6m The task seems simple enough - make enough gelato and sausages for 500 Nippers on Cronulla Beach. But this is MasterChef Australia and nothing is ever as easy as it seems!
  23. Episode 23: Skills Race Elimination May 26, 2011 · 44m The losing team from last night's Sausage Sizzle challenge face off as individuals in a Skills Race Elimination. Contestants must complete four pastry elements and create a beautiful…
  24. Episode 24: Masterclass May 27, 2011 · 1h 5m In this MasterClass, Gary makes a hearty veal osso bucco with cannellini beans and George teaches the contestants how to cook snapper en papillote. Special guests include Donna Hay and…
  25. Episode 25: Miner Challenge May 29, 2011 · 1h 5m The contestants head west where they are faced with one of the most daunting challenges in MasterChef history - cooking for 450 hungry gold miners in the heart of Western Australia.
  26. Episode 26: Double Immunity Invention Test May 30, 2011 · 45m The winning team from Sunday night's challenge head to the Margaret River for a critical Invention Test. The prize on offer? A double immunity.
  27. Episode 27: Immunity Challenge May 31, 2011 · 24m With an Immunity Pin up for grabs, guest chef Tony Howell, better watch his back because this week's challenger is ready to cook up a storm. Who will recreate the best seafood stew?
  28. Episode 28: Pantry Invention Test Jun 1, 2011 · 44m The contestants return to the MasterChef kitchen to compete in an Invention Test with a twist - they must create a dish using only canned and frozen food.
  29. Episode 29: Fix That Dish Elimination Jun 2, 2011 · 45m It's time to Fix That Dish. The bottom two contestants must bring a watery, unbalanced Massaman curry back to life to avoid elimination.
  30. Episode 30: Masterclass Jun 3, 2011 · 1h 5m In this MasterClass, George, Gary and Matt Moran take the contestants through a step-by-step guide to making the best summer pudding, a yummy curry and Matt's famous blue swimmer crab.
  31. Episode 31: Super Invention Test Jun 5, 2011 · 45m Hola amigos! Tonight the contestants face a Super Invention Test with a Spanish theme. But what's the twist? After they carefully chose their ingredients, the judges drop a bombshell.
  32. Episode 32: Asian-inspired Pressure Test Jun 6, 2011 · 45m The bottom three contestants from last night's Invention Test face off in an Asian-inspired Pressure Test where they are challenged to recreate a dessert by Dan Hong, Head Chef of Ms. G's…
  33. Episode 33: Immunity Battle Jun 7, 2011 · 25m Superstar Noredic chef, Thorsten Schmidt, arrives at the MasterChef Kitchen to battle it out with tonight's lucky contestant. Is the Immunity Pin within their grasp? Or will they be…
  34. Episode 34: Gen X vs Y Team Challenge Jun 8, 2011 · 45m Tonight the contestants are divided into teams? Gen X versus Gen Y! The younger chefs have the enthusiasm but with age comes wisdom. Who will impress special guest judge, Nigella Lawson?
  35. Episode 35: Weakest Link Elimination Jun 9, 2011 · 43m As the winning team from last night are treated to a reward lunch at Tetsuya's, the losing team must don the dreaded black aprons and send their weakest links into the Elimination Challenge.
  36. Episode 36: Masterclass Jun 10, 2011 · 1h 8m In a very special MasterClass, two lucky contestants are sent to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a private cooking lesson with legendary seafood king, Rick Stein.
  37. Episode 37: 8-course Feast Jun 12, 2011 · 1h 5m Tonight the remaining contestants invite 24 very special Qantas guests into the MasterChef restaurant for an 8-course feast based on Neil Perry's first class menu.
  38. Episode 38: Burger and Fries Elimination Jun 13, 2011 · 1h 6m What could make an elimination challenge even more intense? Having culinary legend, Heston Blumenthal, arrive at the MasterChef Kitchen to judge your burger and fries!
  39. Episode 39: Dessert Immunity Jun 14, 2011 · 25m Sweet superstar, Darren Purchese, is Melbourne's answer to Adriano Zumbo, and tonight he is challenging our MasterChef contestant to replicate his own highly technical dessert.
  40. Episode 40: Team Challenge Jun 15, 2011 · 45m Tonight the two teams need to cook a 6-course meal for 50 guests, while creating as little waste as possible. They will need to be creative as well as resourceful to win this challenge.
  41. Episode 41: Cook By Numbers Elimination Jun 16, 2011 · 46m The losing team from the challenge battle it out to save their place in the competition. The contestants only have 15 minutes to complete the dish and they can only use three ingredients.
  42. Episode 42: Masterclass Jun 17, 2011 · 1h 8m The final 14 contestants attend MasterClass to learn the fine art of spotted dick with custard. Later, three lucky contestants have a private MasterClass with James Privett.
  43. Episode 43: Korean-inspired Invention Test Jun 19, 2011 · 45m The remaining contestants compete in a Korean-inspired invention test to be judged by celebrity chef and Korean food aficionado David Chang.
  44. Episode 44: George's Mum Jun 20, 2011 · 46m George's mum arrives in the Masterchef Kitchen to put the contestants through their paces. Mary Calombaris is a true Greek master. Her koupes, tzatziki and shamishi will be hard to…
  45. Episode 45: Immunity Challenge Jun 21, 2011 · 25m Guest chef, Vincent Gadan, is thrown a curve ball in the Immunity Challenge. A sweet treat whiz, will Vincent cope cooking a roast pork? Or will our MasterChef contestant win that illusive…
  46. Episode 46: Food Court Team Challenge Jun 22, 2011 · 46m The contestants head to the newly-developed Westfield shopping centre food court in Sydney city to compete in another epic team challenge.
  47. Episode 47: Sweet and Savoury Elimination Jun 23, 2011 · 49m The entire losing team from the challenge is up for elimination. The pressure is on as they create a series of sweet and savoury dishes in a limited time-frame. Who will be going home?
  48. Episode 48: Masterclass Jun 24, 2011 · 1h 8m Mary is back. George's mother returns to the kitchen to serve up a special moussaka masterclass. Christine Mansfield also makes an appearance to demonstrate how to create her satay spice…
  49. Episode 49: Matt Moran's Farm Challenge Jun 26, 2011 · 46m The remaining 12 contestants have made it past the half way point, and what better way to celebrate than at Matt Moran's family farm in rural NSW.
  50. Episode 50: Retro Elimination Jun 27, 2011 · 44m The axe falls on another contestant but not before they must serve up a '60s classic in the form of duck a l'orange.
  51. Episode 51: Immunity Battle Jun 28, 2011 · 25m The winner of the Matt Moran farm challenge has their chance to win an immunity pin but they must face Merle, a home-style country baker who has won more than 1,000 awards for her baking.
  52. Episode 52: Dual Event Team Challenge Jun 29, 2011 · 46m The blue team must serve up a three-course meal for 13 corporate VIP guests while the red team have to cater for 50 people at a 21st birthday cocktail party.
  53. Episode 53: Blind Taste Test Elimination Jun 30, 2011 · 46m In the elimination challenge, the contestants are dressed in blindfolds for a taste test and then must cook only with the ingredients they guessed correctly.
  54. Episode 54: Masterclass Jul 1, 2011 · 1h 6m As a reward, contestants Ellie and Alana are given another culinary lesson in the company of the best chefs in New Zealand.
  55. Episode 55: Mystery Box, Invention Test Jul 3, 2011 · 46m Tonight the contestants are faced with a sweet Mystery Box Challenge followed by a Middle Eastern inspired Invention Test. Guest chef Shane Delia will help the judges decide the best and…
  56. Episode 56: Pressure Test Jul 4, 2011 · 45m Have you ever cooked a Salt Crusted Guinea Fowl? No? Neither have our three contestants battling it out in tonight's Pressure Test Elimination Challenge. Who will impress? And who will be…
  57. Episode 57: Immunity Challenge Jul 5, 2011 · 26m Alessandra Pavoni is back, and tonight he's cooking for the pride of his restaurant. After his apprentice chef lost to Hayden in a previous Immunity Challenge, Alessandro is determined to…
  58. Episode 58: English and French Team Challenge Jul 6, 2011 · 1h 8m Tonight the battle lines are drawn across the English Channel as the two teams whip up an English and French culinary feast.
  59. Episode 59: The Basics Elimination Jul 7, 2011 · 47m Every good chef must master the basics, and tonight's Elimination Challenge will surprise our contestants. Rice paper rolls and apple pie should be a piece of cake, right? Think again!
  60. Episode 60: Masterclass Jul 8, 2011 · 1h 7m Series 1 and 2 favourites, Alvin, Andre and Jimmy join Gary and George in the kitchen for another stellar MasterClass.
  61. Episode 61: New York City Challenge Jul 10, 2011 · 1h 8m This week the contestants head to the Big Apple, the City That Never Sleeps, the culinary heartland that is New York! Don't miss a second as the top eight cook up a storm in the world's…
  62. Episode 62: United Nations Challenge Jul 11, 2011 · 53m The contestants have just three hours to prepare intricate dishes for 300 hundred guests at the United Nations. The dish with the least amount of votes sends its maker into an elimination.
  63. Episode 63: Immunity Challenge Jul 12, 2011 · 45m Whoever cooks in the week’s Immunity Pin Challenge will do so against the spectacular backdrop of Central Park. Stepping up to the hot plate to try and spoil their fun will be guest chef…
  64. Episode 64: Super Challenge Jul 13, 2011 · 1h 7m A Super Challenge is on the cards, as the contestants arrive in Time Square to see the giant screens featuring familiar faces. For this Challenge they’ll need to use their powers of…
  65. Episode 65: Sylvia’s Restaurant Elimination Challenge Jul 14, 2011 · 46m Those facing an Elimination Challenge will cook at the famous Sylvia’s restaurant in Harlem, with Matt Preston and Matt Moran deciding who’s safe, and who’s gone.
  66. Episode 66: NYC Masterclass Jul 15, 2011 · 1h 9m To end their once-in-a-lifetime week the contestants get to wind down by enjoying Matt Moran cooking some full-flavoured fare in a NY restaurant.
  67. Episode 67: Dalai Lama Challenge Jul 17, 2011 · 53m The Masterchef contestants must cook for the one and only Dalai Lama! His Holiness has only two requests' the food must be vegetarian and it must come from the heart.
  68. Episode 68: Autumn Dessert Pressure Test Jul 18, 2011 · 44m Pastry chef, Katrina Kanetani, sets tonight's Pressure Test. The bottom three contestants from last night's challenge must cook a fantastic Autumn Dessert platter in order to avoid…
  69. Episode 69: Immunity Challenge Jul 19, 2011 · 27m Can a current contestant out-cook a former Masterchef champion? Find out as Eamon Sullivan returns to stand between the winner of the Dalai Lama challenge and that elusive Immunity Pin.
  70. Episode 70: Qantas First Class Challenge Jul 20, 2011 · 1h 5m In the last team challenge of the season, the contestants head to the Qantas First Class Lounge at Sydney airport where they must cook for real customers. Neil Perry returns as a guest…
  71. Episode 71: What You've Learned So Far Elimination Jul 21, 2011 · 48m Tonight three contestants are asked to cook a dish that showcases what they have learnt in the competition so far. It will be an emotional elimination, but someone must go home.
  72. Episode 72: Masterclass Jul 22, 2011 · 42m Gary and George host another delicious MasterClass tonight. With plenty of fine food to tempt your tastebuds, they will have you inspired to hit the kitchen and whip up a fancy treat in no…
  73. Episode 73: Mystery Box Jul 24, 2011 · 50m The contestants get to choose what ingredients will go into their fellow chef's Mystery Boxes. Will they be cruel or kind?
  74. Episode 74: Family Visit Jul 25, 2011 · 50m After months away from their loved ones, the remaining five contestants receive an emotional visit from their families.
  75. Episode 75: Three Course Immunity Jul 26, 2011 · 26m In the last Immunity Challenge of the season, Teage Ezard from Ginger Boy and Ezards in Melbourne challenges the lucky contestant to a three-course cook-off.
  76. Episode 76: Uninvited Guest Challenge Jul 27, 2011 · 48m George arrives unannounced at the Masterchef house and asks the contestants to whip up a meal for him and his three mates Colin Fassnidge, Ashly Hicks and Donovan Cooke.
  77. Episode 77: Elimination Challenge Jul 28, 2011 · 46m The top five battle it out to secure a place in the season final. In this Elimination Challenge, the contestants must fix the worst dish they produced during the competition.
  78. Episode 78: Christmas in July Masterclass Jul 29, 2011 · 1h 6m It's Christmas in July in the Masterchef kitchen as Gary cooks beef short rib and dykon radish, while George serves up some mouth-watering scampi.
  79. Episode 79: Cook Book Challenge Jul 31, 2011 · 1h 6m Writing their own cook book would be a dream come true for each of our final four? but how hard can it be? Tonight guest judge Curtis Stone sets an epic challenge for our contestants.
  80. Episode 80: Chicken Terrine Pressure Test Aug 1, 2011 · 45m Tonight's Pressure Test requires the final four to recreate Maggie Beer's chicken terrine. One lucky contestant will get a sneak preview at the recipe and a private MasterClass with Maggie…
  81. Episode 81: Food Autobiography Challenge Aug 2, 2011 · 47m Looking back at their own personal experiences, the contestants are challenged to create a food autobiography of their lives so far.
  82. Episode 82: Sydney's Finest Challenge Aug 3, 2011 · 1h 5m Tonight the contestants have the privilege of cooking at one of Sydney's three finest restaurants Marque, Est and Quay. The lucky winner from today's challenge will go straight into the…
  83. Episode 83: Final Elimination Challenge Aug 4, 2011 · 49m The bottom two contestants from yesterday's challenge battle it out for the last spot in the finale. What elaborate, mind-boggling creation will Adriano Zumbo present for them to replicate?
  84. Episode 84: Reunion Masterclass Aug 5, 2011 · 1h 10m For the final Masterclass of the year both finalists enjoyed private tutorials with top chefs: Kate with Shaun Pressland and Michael with Martin Benn. Back in the Masterchef kitchen…
  85. Episode 85: Grand Finale - Part One Aug 7, 2011 · 45m Kate and Michael arrived at the MasterChef kitchen for the final time and were told the format of finale: it would be fought over three rounds, each scored, with a possible 100 points per…
  86. Episode 86: Masterchef Australia 2011 Winner Revealed Aug 7, 2011 · 57m Kate is declared the winner, scoring a total of 87 points over Michael's 82. Kate wins $100,000 in cash, a culinary scholarship and a cookbook deal with Random House. Runner-up Michael is…