MasterChef Australia 2009 (2009) (2009)

EP 1 ⏱ 45 min

Sydney Sizzles

The auditions begin!

Season 1

S1 • E1

EP 2 ⏱ 47 min

Audition 2

Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

Season 1

S1 • E2

EP 3 ⏱ 47 min

Audition 3

Melbourne

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S1 • E3

EP 4 ⏱ 47 min

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.

Season 1

S1 • E4

EP 5 ⏱ 25 min

Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

Season 1

S1 • E5

EP 6 ⏱ 71 min

The Top 20 Revealed

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

Season 1

S1 • E6

EP 7 ⏱ 47 min

20 Ways with Chicken

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

Season 1

S1 • E7

EP 8 ⏱ 24 min

Sam And The Sausage

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

Season 1

S1 • E8

EP 9 ⏱ 45 min

Sushi Stress

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

Season 1

S1 • E9

EP 10 ⏱ 24 min

The First Cut

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

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S1 • E10

EP 11 ⏱ 24 min

Cooking With The Masters

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

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S1 • E11

EP 12 ⏱ 47 min

Rabbit Season

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

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S1 • E12

EP 13 ⏱ 44 min

The Tarte Tatin Test

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

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S1 • E13

EP 14 ⏱ 24 min

Brent vs Boetz

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

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S1 • E14

EP 15 ⏱ 46 min

Banquet Wars

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

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S1 • E15

EP 16 ⏱ 23 min

A Blow for Brent

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

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S1 • E16

EP 17 ⏱ 42 min

Class Is In

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

Season 1

S1 • E17

EP 18 ⏱ 46 min

Julia's Divine Dumplings

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

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S1 • E18

EP 19 ⏱ 46 min

Attack of the Killer Squid

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

Season 1

S1 • E19

EP 20 ⏱ 24 min

Julia and the Duck

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

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S1 • E20

EP 21 ⏱ 45 min

Aisle Panic

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

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S1 • E21

EP 22 ⏱ 23 min

An Emotional Elimination

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

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S1 • E22

EP 23 ⏱ 42 min

Soufflés and Stir-fries

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

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S1 • E23

EP 24 ⏱ 46 min

The Steaks are Raised

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

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S1 • E24

EP 25 ⏱ 45 min

Sweet Success

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Season 1

S1 • E25

EP 26 ⏱ 24 min

Chris vs Alex Herbert

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

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S1 • E26

EP 27 ⏱ 46 min

Feeding Frenzy

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

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S1 • E27

EP 28 ⏱ 24 min

Kate's Tough Decision

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

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S1 • E28

EP 29 ⏱ 42 min

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

Season 1

S1 • E29

EP 30 ⏱ 46 min

Best of British

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

Season 1

S1 • E30

EP 31 ⏱ 46 min

Paella Pain

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

Season 1

S1 • E31

EP 32 ⏱ 24 min

Justine vs Guy Grossi

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Season 1

S1 • E32

EP 33 ⏱ 46 min

Fishy Business

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

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S1 • E33

EP 34 ⏱ 24 min

The Great Bait Debate

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Season 1

S1 • E34

EP 35 ⏱ 45 min

Lemon Goodness

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

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S1 • E35

EP 36 ⏱ 46 min

Double Trouble

Invention Test 5

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S1 • E36

EP 37 ⏱ 46 min

Not So Sweet

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

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S1 • E37

EP 38 ⏱ 23 min

Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Season 1

S1 • E38

EP 39 ⏱ 45 min

Canape Frenzy

Martini Club Team Challenge

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S1 • E39

EP 40 ⏱ 24 min

And Then There Were Seven

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

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S1 • E40

EP 41 ⏱ 46 min

Sweet Treats

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

Season 1

S1 • E41

EP 42 ⏱ 46 min

Hits and Misses

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

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S1 • E42

EP 43 ⏱ 46 min

Terrine Trauma

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

Season 1

S1 • E43

EP 44 ⏱ 24 min

Justine vs Matt Moran

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

Season 1

S1 • E44

EP 45 ⏱ 69 min

Here Comes the Bride

The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Season 1

S1 • E45

EP 46 ⏱ 23 min

Grain Pain

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

Season 1

S1 • E46

EP 47 ⏱ 45 min

Cocktail Hour

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

Season 1

S1 • E47

EP 48 ⏱ 46 min

Hello Hong Kong!

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Season 1

S1 • E48

EP 49 ⏱ 45 min

Old Faces Return

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

Season 1

S1 • E49

EP 50 ⏱ 24 min

Truffletastic!

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

Season 1

S1 • E50

EP 51 ⏱ 69 min

Battle of the Sexes

Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

Season 1

S1 • E51

EP 52 ⏱ 24 min

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

Season 1

S1 • E52

EP 53 ⏱ 45 min

Show and Tell

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

Season 1

S1 • E53

EP 54 ⏱ 46 min

Love is in the Air

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

Season 1

S1 • E54

EP 55 ⏱ 46 min

Vision Quest

The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

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S1 • E55

EP 56 ⏱ 24 min

Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

Season 1

S1 • E56

EP 57 ⏱ 45 min

All at Sea

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

Season 1

S1 • E57

EP 58 ⏱ 23 min

Thyme Out

Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

Season 1

S1 • E58

EP 59 ⏱ 45 min

Shanks and Soufflés

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

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S1 • E59

EP 60 ⏱ 47 min

Christmas in July

The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

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S1 • E60

EP 61 ⏱ 47 min

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.

Season 1

S1 • E61

EP 62 ⏱ 24 min

Julie vs Adrian Richardson

Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

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S1 • E62

EP 63 ⏱ 48 min

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

Season 1

S1 • E63

EP 64 ⏱ 23 min

Taste Test

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

Season 1

S1 • E64

EP 65 ⏱ 46 min

Winter Warmers

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

Season 1

S1 • E65

EP 66 ⏱ 49 min

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

Season 1

S1 • E66

EP 67 ⏱ 47 min

Pie Wars

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

Season 1

S1 • E67

EP 68 ⏱ 48 min

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.

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S1 • E68

EP 69 ⏱ 47 min

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.

Season 1

S1 • E69

EP 70 ⏱ 75 min

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

Season 1

S1 • E70

EP 71 ⏱ 45 min

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.

Season 1

S1 • E71

EP 72 ⏱ 91 min

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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