MasterChef Australia

10 Best Episodes of MasterChef Australia - Season 2

MasterChef Australia is a Logie Award-winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network Ten. Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt Preston serve as the show's main judges. Journalist Sarah Wilson hosted the first series, however her role was dropped at the end of the series.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jul 14, 2023.

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MasterChef Australia - S2E56

#15 - London Week Day 2: Chef Challenge - Martin Blunos (Season 2 - Episode 56)

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The episode was rated 7.88 from 32 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E53

#14 - Masterclass 9 (Season 2 - Episode 53)

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Aaron and Marion are treated to a masterclass in artisan baking by Michael Klausen, while Gary and George cook up a dish of lamb backstrap fillet cooked in a Barramundi skin with flesh from the fish, along with a shiitake mushroom sauce and hash browns. Julie Goodwin then returns to the MasterChef kitchen and conjures up a dish of scallops with bacon crunch and cauliflower puree, and Gary and George round it off with an extravagant dessert of bitter chocolate ganache with peanut ice cream, peanut toffee caramel and a honeycomb.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 17 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E64

#13 - Taste Test Elimination Challenge (Season 2 - Episode 64)

While the Red Team enjoyed their lunch at Bilson's, Aaron and Jimmy were required to "fix that dish", an unappetising coq au vin. George favoured Jimmy's finished dish but Gary preferred Aaron's.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 31 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E37

#12 - Seafood Platter Pressure Test (Season 2 - Episode 37)

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Jake, Jimmy and Matthew faced off in the Pressure Test; to recreate a Rick Stein seafood platter worth $350.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 31 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E84

#11 - Grand Final - Welcome Masterchef 2010 (Season 2 - Episode 84)

Adam and Callum faced three rounds in the finale, worth 100 points in total. The first round involves basic skills tests. The second round is an invention test. The final round is a pressure test, cooking a Peter Gilmore dessert.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 30 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E69

#10 - Army Base Team Challenge (Season 2 - Episode 69)

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Teams were faced with preparing a hearty buffet lunch for 100 Australian soldiers. Starting at Holsworthy army base, contestants trekked to the field kitchen where they tackled creating a suitable menu. Teams came up with a few similar dishes and were forced to negotiate compromise in their menus. The Red Team struggled with their dessert, and Callum was chastised by the judges for his poor handling of the situation.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 27 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E54

#9 - London Week Day 1: Invention Test (Season 2 - Episode 54)

"Afternoon Tea" theme. It was revealed to the contestants that this Invention Test would take place in London. After settling in at the Langham Hotel, the contestants first challenge for the week was to invent a pastry, drawing inspiration from one of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom. Callum won the challenge and was rewarded with a private MasterClass with Jamie Oliver as well as attending the announcement of the World's 50 Best Restaurants with Matt Preston. Jonathan was chosen by Callum to share the reward.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 28 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E35

#8 - Masterclass 6 (Season 2 - Episode 35)

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Gary and George showed the contestants how to make the perfect pizza, while Gary also served up an English rice pudding, and George cooked up some chicken oysters with homous and fatoush.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 15 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E61

#7 - Return Elimination Challenge 2 (Season 2 - Episode 61)

Devon, Courtney, Philip, Jimmy, Jake and Peter competed in the final round for one of 3 spots back in the competition. They were faced with an Invention Test, with the freedom to choose from an extensive range of ingredients. In a twist, it was the Top 7 contestants who were unknowingly deciding their fate; judging the six dishes under the pretence of learning how to critique a dish. The seven plus Matt Preston were unanimous in their decision.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 26 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E65

#6 - Masterclass 11 (Season 2 - Episode 65)

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While the Red Team enjoyed their lunch at Bilson's, Aaron and Jimmy were required to "fix that dish", an unappetising coq au vin. George favoured Jimmy's finished dish but Gary preferred Aaron's.

The episode was rated 8.06 from 18 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E77

#5 - Masterclass 13 (Season 2 - Episode 77)

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The episode was rated 8.08 from 13 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E33

#4 - The Press Club Team Challenge (Season 2 - Episode 33)

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The two teams were faced with their toughest challenge yet: to take over the running of George Calombaris' own restaurant The Press Club on its relaunch, serving a variety of Australian food royalty and celebrities. Each team struggled early with the stresses of running a restaurant.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 26 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E55

#3 - London Week Day 2: Heston Pressure Test (Season 2 - Episode 55)

Contestants competed in pairs to recreate Heston Blumenthal's elaborate signature dishes. Heston praised the contestants' attempts at dishes he'd taken years to perfect with Alvin and Marion's recreation of "Sound of the Sea" deemed the most impressive.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 29 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E83

#2 - Finals Week - Day 6 - Final Masterclass (Season 2 - Episode 83)

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Callum and Adam each spent time with a chef, from the markets to service, with Justin North and Peter Kuruvita. The top 24 contestants returned to the MasterChef kitchen for the last MasterClass. Alvin showed how to make his Drunken Chicken with Bruised Cucumber Salad and Fiona demonstrated her Chocolate Ganache Tart with Lavender Cream and Fresh Raspberries. Gary and George then felt the pressure in their own mystery box challenge.

The episode was rated 8.29 from 14 votes.

MasterChef Australia - S2E23

#1 - Masterclass 4 (Season 2 - Episode 23)

The judges serve up duck two ways and invite guest chef Kumar Mahadevan to cook a spicy prawn curry. Justin North also helps the contestants make crackling pork.

The episode was rated 8.31 from 16 votes.

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