MasterChef

Season 16, titled MasterChef: Global Gauntlet, pits 20 home cooks against each other in a World Cup-inspired competition where contestants represent four global regions tied to their heritage: the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

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  E1Auditions Day 1 (Europe)

  Apr 15, 2026· 42m

  Eight home cooks kick off the audition rounds inspired by Europe.

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  E2Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)

  Apr 22, 2026· 42m

  Eight home cooks compete to represent their heritage from the Asia-Pacific region.

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  E3Auditions Day 3: Africa

  Apr 29, 2026· 42m

  Tonight, the audition rounds continue with eight new home cooks facing off for a chance to represent Africa. The cooks must take risks and bring the flavor in order to earn a place in the competition. Only five cooks will secure an apron

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  E4Auditions Day 4: Americas

  May 6, 2026· 42m

  It’s the last round of auditions, and home cooks from the Americas vie for a chance to earn a white apron. Tonight’s auditions are packed with big personalities and one-of-a-kind dishes. Only five will walk away with a white apron and the opportunity to represent the Americas.

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  E5Game Day Gourmet

  May 13, 2026· 41m

  Twenty standout home cooks from the audition rounds, five per region, face off in a World Cup-inspired challenge to create elevated versions of classic stadium foods infused with their own cultural flair. With the first immunity pin of the season on the line, protecting both the winning home cook and their region, the kitchen erupts into chaos and panic. One competitor ultimately faces elimination.

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  E6Eggs Benedict

  May 20, 2026· 42m

  The home cooks enter the kitchen to find mystery boxes at their stations, containing nothing but eggs. Each contestant must let their culture shine by creating a unique take on the iconic Eggs Benedict. There's a second immunity pin on the line, and one team is saddled with a major disadvantage that could cost them everything.

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  E7Team Pitch to Plate

  May 27, 2026· 42m

  In the season's first team challenge, chefs compete to see who will make the starting lineup, trading in their mystery ingredients for a chance to score big; coach Mauricio Pochettino makes a guest appearance.

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  E8World Cup CookoffMid-season

  Jun 3, 2026· 42m

  The kitchen is transformed into a backyard barbecue, where the cooks must step up and prove that they can take their country's game time cravings to the next level.

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  E9Bittersweet Mystery Box

  Jul 15, 2026· 41m

  Tonight, using their second Mystery Box of the season, the Top Sixteen home cooks create chocolate confections inspired by their heritage. With a double elimination looming, the competition has never been sweeter or more intense.

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  E10Wheel of Fusion

  Jul 22, 2026· 41m

  Tonight, the Top 14 home cooks face the Wheel of Fusion challenge. After spinning the wheel, each contestant is assigned a global cuisine that they must blend with the flavors and traditions of their own heritage. Pushed to showcase creativity and adaptability, the cooks must work with unfamiliar ingredients and techniques to create a successful fusion dish. As the judges sample their way around the world, only one team will come out on top and earn an immunity pin.

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  E11Royal Wedding

  Jul 29, 2026· 42m

  The Top 12 home cooks head to a grand castle to cater the MasterChef Royal Wedding of Season 15 winners Jesse and Jessica. With 50 guests deciding their fate, the teams must deliver a feast worthy of the crown. In the end, not every fairytale gets a happy ending as one team finds themselves at risk of elimination.

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  E12Global Feed

  Aug 5, 2026· 42m

  Celebrity chef, social media icon, and past MasterChef contestant Nick DiGiovanni joins as a special guest to test the chefs' ability to turn their cultural roots into the next viral food sensation. With an exciting collaboration opportunity with DiGiovanni on the line, the contestants must strike the perfect balance between authenticity and social media appeal.

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  E13Tag Team

  Aug 12, 2026· 42m

  The remaining home cooks compete in pairs as they race to recreate dishes inspired by the judges' most cherished culinary memories. In the end, one team's journey comes to an end with a double elimination.

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  E14The Wall

  Aug 19, 2026· 42m

  Separated by an eight-foot barrier, the home cooks must partner up and rely solely on communication to create identical dishes. The pairs that stay in sync will rise to the top, while those who struggle the most under pressure are sent home in a double elimination.

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  E15Restaurant Takeover

  Aug 26, 2026· 42m

  Tonight, the Top 6 home cooks are split into teams to put their skills to the ultimate test and take over Cluny Bistro for a packed dinner service in the Restaurant Takeover challenge. The MasterChef kitchen has prepared them for this moment, but running a real restaurant leaves no room for error. By the end of the night, one cook will not survive the dinner rush.

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  E16Keeping Up with Gordon and Tiffany

  Sep 2, 2026· 42m

  Tonight, the top five home cooks battle for a place in the finale by keeping up with Chefs Gordon Ramsay and Tiffany Derry as they recreate their signature dishes in real time. Falling behind isn't an option as only three cooks will advance.

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  E17Finale (1)

  Sep 9, 2026· 42m

  The top three home cooks face their biggest challenge yet in the MasterChef Grand Finale. With friends, family, and a packed audience cheering them on, and the judges watching every move, the finalists must deliver the performance of their lives. Tasked with creating an exceptional three-course menu inspired by their roots, every plate must meet the judges' exacting standards as they compete for the coveted title of America's MasterChef, and the $250,000 grand prize.

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  E18Finale (2)

  Sep 16, 2026· 42m

  The MasterChef finale continues as the finalists present dishes inspired by their journeys through the Global Gauntlet, showcasing the culinary skills and perspectives that brought them to this moment. With the competition nearing an end, every detail matters as they craft their most remarkable dishes in a final bid to impress the judges.

In the 15th season, pairs of home cooks participate together, in hopes of becoming America’s next MasterChefs. From married and dating couples, to mothers and daughters, siblings, best friends and even divorcees — relationships are tested in some of the toughest challenges to date.

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  E1The Audition Battles

  May 21, 2025· 42m

  Gordon Ramsay and Joe Bastianich welcome new judge, Award winning chef Tiffany Derry, as they embark on their search for America’s best home cook duos. And it all starts with Audition Battles, as eight pairs of home cooks go head-to-head fighting to win legendary white aprons.

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  E2Audition Battles Continue

  May 28, 2025· 42m

  The remaining eight pairs of home cooks go head-to-head in the audition battles, for a chance to win coveted white aprons.

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  E3Second Chance Battles

  Jun 4, 2025· 42m

  The duos who failed to get white aprons in the audition rounds, get a surprise second chance; four duos redeem themselves and join the top eight white apron winners, securing a prized place in the top 12.

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  E4Dinner Party Dish

  Jun 11, 2025· 42m

  No one knows how to throw a dinner party better than couples! For their first challenge of the season, the Top 12 duos must impress the judges with their finest dinner party dish.

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  E5Mister-y & Mrs Box

  Jun 18, 2025· 42m

  In the first Mystery Box challenge of the season, the top 11 duos enter the kitchen to find two boxes at their station - one filled with sweet ingredients, the other with spicy ones.

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  E6Pier Pressure

  Jun 25, 2025· 42m

  The Top 10 duos, in a stunning pier-side setting, are tasked with feeding over 100 local fishermen and women; the worst performing team faces the dreaded pressure test.

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  E7Mystery Box

  Jul 9, 2025· 42m

  The five duos on the losing team from the previous challenge face the first pressure test of the season; dessert mystery box challenge.

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  E8Recipe Telephone

  Jul 16, 2025· 42m

  The Top 9 duos face a brand new challenge ‘Recipe Telephone’. In a culinary relay, each duo is split up and one person must cook for the first half and they swap places with their partner to complete the dish.

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  E9Train to Table

  Jul 23, 2025· 42m

  The Top 8 duos face another intimidating team challenge - it’s a VIP dining experience with a difference - they must prepare dishes aboard a moving steam train and keep things from running off the rails.

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  E10The Great Ingredient Bid Off

  Jul 30, 2025· 42m

  The four duos on the losing team last time fight for survival in a Pressure Test. In a Gordon Ramsay style food auction, the duos must bid for their ingredients for their dish with time.

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  E11Macaron Mayhem

  Aug 6, 2025· 42m

  Tonight's challenge is all about mastering one of the toughest desserts in the world - the beloved macaron. Not just a dozen macarons, but a giant tower of perfectly formed delicacies.

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  E12Backyard BBQ

  Aug 13, 2025· 42m

  The MasterChef garden is decked out for a sunny backyard BBQ and the Top 6 duos feel the burn in their final team challenge. Split into two teams, they must serve a garden full of BBQ aficionados.

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  E13Divide & Conquer

  Aug 20, 2025· 42m

  The three duos from last week’s losing team face the final Pressure Test of the season. It’s the toughest one yet, as each duo is challenged to make a daunting three course meal.

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  E14The Wall

  Aug 27, 2025· 42m

  The Top 5 duos face a MasterChef rite of passage - The Wall. Both cooks in each duo must make the exact same dish while divided by a high wall, meaning their only means of communication is shouting over it.

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  E15Keeping Up With Gordon - Tag Team Style! 

  Sep 3, 2025· 42m

  In the Tag Team challenge, each duo make Gordon’s Michelin star dishes at the same speed as he makes it whilst taking turns to cook. It’s a chaotic culinary gauntlet that will send the duos flying.

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  E16Road To The Finale

  Sep 10, 2025· 42m

  Celebrating the highs and lows of the season with a look at the finalists.

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  E17Grand Finale Part I

  Sep 17, 2025· 42m

  The Top 3 duos must perform the best they ever have as a pair. Across a three course menu, every plate has to be exacting Michelin star standards and the victor be crowned as ‘America’s MasterChefs’.

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  E18Grand Finale Part IIFinale

  Sep 17, 2025· 42m

  The Top 3 duos must perform the best they ever have as a pair. Across a three course menu, every plate has to be exacting Michelin star standards and the victor be crowned as ‘America’s MasterChefs’.

Culinary titan Gordon Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich return for the ultimate cook-off, as the top home cooks from four generations (Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers) battle it out.

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  E1Millennials Auditions

  May 29, 2024· 43m

  Season 14 of MasterChef brings together amateur cooks from four generations - Millennials, Baby Boomers, Gen Z and Gen X - to prove that age does not matter in the kitchen. In the first round of auditions, the Millennial chefs prepare their signature dishes for judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich and guest judge Priya Krishna. Five home cooks will receive a coveted white apron and move on in the hopes of claiming the title of the next MasterChef champion, a trophy and $250,000.

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  E2Baby Boomer Auditions

  Jun 5, 2024· 43m

  The auditions continue as the Baby Boomer chefs battle it out for a coveted spot in the top 20. Each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that impresses the judges in order to continue on in the competition.

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  E3Gen Z Auditions

  Jun 12, 2024· 43m

  The Gen Z chefs are next up in the audition round. Each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that will impress the judges and secure a spot in the top 20.

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  E4Gen X Auditions

  Jun 19, 2024· 43m

  The auditions conclude as the Gen X chefs take over the kitchen. Each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that will impress the judges and secure one of the final five spots in the competition.

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  E5Back to the Future -- Mystery Box

  Jun 26, 2024· 43m

  The four generations go head-to-head as the top 20 enter the MasterChef kitchen. The chefs are faced with their first mystery box challenge where they are presented with a childhood photo of themselves and tasked with creating a restaurant-worthy dish that highlights their favorite nostalgic comfort foods from their youth. The most impressive dish grants an entire generation immunity from elimination while a chef from the remaining three teams risks going home.

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  E6Age Is Just a Number

  Jul 10, 2024· 43m

  The multigenerational chefs are tasked with creating a stunning dish using a variety of aged and fermented ingredients. With the safety of an immunity pin, the winner of last week's challenge chooses a generation to incorporate a surprise ingredient into their dishes. The chef with the best dish will earn an immunity pin and protect the remaining chefs within their generation from elimination.

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  E7LAFC Field Challenge

  Jul 17, 2024· 43m

  The four generations are split into teams as they take on their first field challenge - cooking a healthy and hearty meal for professional soccer players. The chefs must work together to cook over 100 portions of food and the pressure intensifies as the generations collide. Both teams compete head-to-head in hopes of scoring a win and earning the safety from elimination.

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  E8Birthday Bakes

  Aug 14, 2024· 43m

  This time, they will compete in a cake-making competition that promises to be a complete disaster

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  E9Memory Lane: Mystery Box

  Aug 14, 2024· 43m

  The chefs work in teams to create a dish using a mystery box filled with different food items from their generation.

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  E10Beer Necessities

  Aug 21, 2024· 43m

  The chefs must incorporate the iconic beer, Blue Moon, into their dishes and ensure that the bright flavors are at the forefront of their creations.

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  E11Quarry Field Challenge

  Aug 21, 2024· 43m

  The chefs take on another field challenge as they are tasked with cooking a hearty lunch for over 100 workers.

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  E12Tag Team

  Aug 28, 2024· 43m

  The remaining chefs work in pairs and switch off cooking back-and-forth during the tag team challenge.

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  E13Storm's a Brewin'

  Aug 28, 2024· 43m

  The contestants have 45 minutes to prepare a restaurant quality dish that features coffee; Gordon Ramsay shares his own espresso-infused dish.

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  E14Feel The Burn - Mystery Box

  Sep 4, 2024· 43m

  The MasterChef kitchen heats up as the top ten contestants are faced with a fiery mystery box challenge.

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  E15The Wall

  Sep 4, 2024· 43m

  The top 8 chefs face a surprise and discover that they must work in pairs to cook identical dishes from opposite sides of a wall.

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  E16Ramsay's Rooftop Restaurant Takeover

  Sep 11, 2024· 43m

  The top six home chefs get a break from the MasterChef kitchen to take over Ramsay's Rooftop, an exclusive pop-up restaurant open for one night only in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles.

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  E17Semi Final

  Sep 11, 2024· 43m

  The top five chefs face two challenges involving a mystery box and replicating a restaurant quality dish.

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  E18Finale: Part One

  Sep 18, 2024· 43m

  The top three chefs must create a three-course meal, starting with an awe-inspiring appetizer

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  E19Finale: Part Two

  Sep 18, 2024· 46m

  The chefs must create entrée and dessert courses that highlight the generational backgrounds and culinary skill sets of each chef

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This season is more exciting than ever with a surprise-filled journey that takes the contestants on the trip of a lifetime. Ramsay and the judges will serve as mentors to these skilled home chefs as they compete to claim the title of MasterChef and the $250,000 grand prize on MasterChef’s milestone 10th season.

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Throughout Season Eight, award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and renowned pastry chef Christina Tosi will be joined by celebrated chef and restaurateur Aarón Sánchez on the judges’ panel, as they put the Top Forty contestants through a series of challenges and elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into a culinary master.

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Throughout Season Seven, host and award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and renowned pastry chef Christina Tosi will welcome a number of special guest judges, including Wolfgang Puck, Aarón Sánchez, Edward Lee, Kevin Sbraga and Richard Blais, to help search for America’s best home cook.

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Season 4 of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef had a premiere on Fox on May 22, 2013. Luca Manfè was the winner of this season, making him the first male contestant and previous season returnee to win MasterChef.

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Season 3 of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef had a two-night premiere on Fox on June 4 and 5, 2012. By the third episode, which aired on June 11, 2012, the judges had tasted all 100 dishes and given white MasterChef aprons to 36 contestants. In the same episode, the judges cut that number down to 18 contestants. The season concluded on September 10, 2012 with the first blind contestant Christine Ha winning the MasterChef title.

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Season 2 of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef had a two-night premiere on Fox on June 6 and 7, 2011. At the end of the third episode, which aired on June 13, 2011, the judges had tasted all 100 dishes and given white MasterChef aprons to 38 contestants. In the fourth episode that aired on June 14, 2011, the judges cut that number down to 18 contestants.

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Season 1 of the American competitive reality television series MasterChef, which ran from July 27 to September 15, 2010, on Fox.

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