Best Episodes
This hit cooking competition series sees award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and other celebrity chefs put a group of contestants through a series of challenges and elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into a culinary master.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.
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The top 13 must break down Alaskan king crabs; the contestants cook for chef Masaharu Morimoto.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 187 votes.
Only eight aprons are left for the hopeful home cooks to earn so they can pass through the audition rounds, where they have less than 45 minutes to prepare their signature dish and leave the judges wanting for more before the Top 20 are chosen.
The episode was rated 7.48 from 183 votes.
The top six chefs travel to London and must feed 36 diners; two chefs face elimination.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 210 votes.
The cooks have 60 minutes to present their best beef dish to the judges.
The episode was rated 7.49 from 192 votes.
In two teams of nine cooks, the Top 18 prepare for a 10th anniversary-themed pool party by preparing food for 100 important guests that include former "MasterChef" winners and contestants, but only one team can earn immunity.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 201 votes.
Returning from their home towns after a whirlwind trip across the pond, the Top Three home cooks are ready to tackle their final dishes in hopes of crossing the finish line and coming out on top!
The episode was rated 7.52 from 197 votes.
Model Alessandra Ambrosio offers input for the Top 17's next mystery box challenge, which includes an additional twist that throws some cooks off balance, but only 15 home cooks can be chosen to continue on to the next round.
The episode was rated 7.53 from 187 votes.
The remaining home cooks face another elimination challenge in which they have 60 minutes to closely replicate the dish du jour, tarte Tatin that must be prepared with silky crème anglaise sauce, or risk surrendering their apron and going home.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 199 votes.
With two eliminations on the line, the pressure is on for the losing team in the tag-team challenge.
The episode was rated 7.54 from 192 votes.
TV host Daphne Oz reveals the contents of the week's mystery box challenge to the top eight, leaving the contestants 60 minutes to create an elevated one-pan dish using the cast iron pan.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 200 votes.
The cooks are introduced to Grant Achatz, who shows the them the art of unconventional plating.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 194 votes.
Loved ones of the top seven watch the contestants make their favorite family-inspired dishes.
The episode was rated 7.58 from 192 votes.
Thirty-six home cooks arrive with the intent of being placed in the Top 20, but the contestants must pass the audition rounds and impress the judges to earn the coveted apron; the contestants hope to earn a valuable "Judges' Pass."
The episode was rated 7.62 from 214 votes.
The finalists must execute a superior three-course meal for the judges. Only one will win the title of MASTERCHEF, an opportunity to learn hands-on in each of the judges’ restaurants and the $250,000 grand prize.
The episode was rated 7.69 from 179 votes.
The top four chefs travel to the historic Hatfield House, where they must cook a venison dish.
The episode was rated 7.71 from 199 votes.
