Masterchef (US) (2010)

Masterchef (US) (2010)

A nationwide search for the best home cooks in America. One of 50 hopefuls will become a culinary star and America's first-ever "Masterchef."

Cast: Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, Graham Elliot


99Season 9

Celebrity Family Showdown

May 15, 2019

Stars cook for a Cause on the All-New, Two-Night Special "MasterChef celebrity family showdown," Wednesdays, May 15 and 22, on FOX.

23Season 9

Finale 2

September 19, 2018

The home cook with the best overall menu is crowned the winner wih a prize of a quarter of a million dollars and the coveted title of MasterChef.

22Season 9

Finale 1

September 19, 2018

The 3 remaining home cooks face their final challenge when they are each asked to prepare a 3-course menu for the judges.

21Season 9

The Semi Final

September 12, 2018

The final 4 are split into 2 teams and need to cook one incredible entree for the judges mentors Chefs Daniel Boulud Jonathan Waxman and Lidia Bastianich. The judges choose which winning team moves on leaving the final 2 to battle it out in a do or die pressure test. Find out which 3 make it to the finale.

20Season 9

Battle of the Beef

September 12, 2018

The Top 5 home cooks face a series of pressure-filled skills tests using an incredibly common protein - beef. The judges decide which contestant claims a safe spot on the balcony and who faces another culinary test. The 2 weakest home cooks go head-to-head to claim the final spot in the Top 4, while the other is cut.

19Season 9

Cooking with Heart

September 5, 2018

The remaining five cooks receive a heart-warming mystery box challenge in which contestants create a dish inspired by their loved ones.

18Season 9

Restaurant Takeover

September 5, 2018

The Top 6 face the Restaurant Takeover Challenge at Providence in Los Angeles. The home cooks split into 2 teams and must feed a dining room filled with 48 guests. The judges will evaluate each team's performance and the losing team will face the challenging pressure test, after which someone will be sent home.

17Season 9

Waste Not Want Not

August 29, 2018

The 7 remaining contestants face a Mystery Box challenge filled with waste - literally. The home cook who makes the best dish from food scraps will be safe in the elimination challenge, during which they'll take on another Mystery Box Challenge, but this time with all the best and freshest ingredients. Find out whose time has come to an end.

16Season 9

American Heroes

August 29, 2018

The 8 remaining home cooks divide into 2 teams and race against the clock to serve restaurant-quality dishes to 25 California firefighters. Ultimately, the firefighters will decide the winning team, while the losing team will face a pasta-themed pressure test where someone is sent home.

15Season 9

Tag Team

August 22, 2018

The 8 remaining home cooks divide into 2 teams and race against the clock to serve restaurant-quality dishes to 25 California firefighters. Ultimately, the firefighters will decide the winning team.

14Season 9

Sky's the Limit

August 22, 2018

The remaining home cooks take on their 5th Mystery Box challenge, using "Ingredients America Was Built On." In the elimination challenge, the contestants split into teams and recreate a Mediterranean platter.

13Season 9

Just for the Halibut

August 15, 2018

The Top 12 face their third skills test in the MasterChef kitchen and replicate the proper way to break down a halibut. Those who fail to impress the judges are then tasked with creating a stunning original dish using their broken-down fish.

12Season 9

Frying Tonight

August 8, 2018

The Top 13 contestants face a mystery box challenge with a stockpot and cooking oil and are tasked with making a dish that features a deep-fried element.

11Season 9

The Kids are Alright

August 1, 2018

The Top 14 contestants are split into two teams to compete in a fine dining challenge and are to cook 39 dishes for a group of very discerning judges who have big expectations

10Season 9

Rise or Fall

July 25, 2018

The remaining home cooks pair up for a skills test to create a restaurant-quality dish featuring five ingredients, with the 15th contestant being paired up with their mentor and receiving an advantage in the challenge.

09Season 9

The Big Not Easy

July 18, 2018

The contestants face a mystery box filled with fresh seafood and must create a dish using 2 items from it. The chefs who fail to impress the judges face an elimination challenge and are asked to upgrade one of the most popular frozen dinner dishes, Salisbury Steak. Then, it is up to the judges to decide who heads home.

08Season 9

A Gordon Ramsay Wedding

July 11, 2018

The contestants head to Malibu, California, and cook for Season 7 winner Shaun O'Neale's wedding - with Gordon Ramsay officiating! After splitting into 2 teams, the home cooks have limited time to prepare and cook 51 appetizers and 51 entrees for guests in attendance. Then, it is up to the judges to decide who stays and who heads home.

07Season 9

World Cup Dishes

June 27, 2018

The contestants face a mystery box challenge where they must create a dish using one common ingredient - walnuts. The winner will receive 3 huge advantages.

06Season 9

Trouble Brewing

June 20, 2018

The Top 20 chefs face the first team challenge of the season at the Anheuser Busch brewery. Teams must cook a beer-infused lunch for more than 100 employees.

05Season 9

Gordon Ramsay Masterclass

June 13, 2018

In the first skills test of the season, Gordon teaches the home cooks how to properly break down a crab before the contestants must replicate his work. Those whose skills don't cut it face an elimination challenge during which Gordon will show them how to make his signature Crab Benedict dish.

04Season 9

Home State Heroes

June 6, 2018

In the first mystery box challenge of the season, the Top 24 must prep, cook, and plate one dish featuring an ingredient unique to each of their home states.

03Season 9

The Judges Do Battle (3)

June 6, 2018

Forty-three of America's finest home cooks compete in the MasterChef Battle of the Apron challenge, during which they will face off against each other to earn a spot in the Top 24.

02Season 9

The Judges Do Battle (2)

May 31, 2018

The three judges each choose eight home cooks to mentor throughout the competition.

01Season 9

The Judges Do Battle (1)

May 30, 2018

Forty-three home cooks compete to earn a spot in the top 24.