MasterChef Australia (2009)
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.
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Episode 1 - Sydney Sizzles
Release Date: 2009-04-27The auditions begin!
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Episode 2 - Audition 2
Release Date: 2009-04-28Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
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Episode 3 - Audition 3
Release Date: 2009-04-29Melbourne
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Episode 4 - Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
Release Date: 2009-04-30In 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.
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Episode 5 - Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
Release Date: 2009-05-01Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
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Episode 6 - The Top 20 Revealed
Release Date: 2009-05-03The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
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Episode 7 - 20 Ways with Chicken
Release Date: 2009-05-04The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
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Episode 8 - Sam And The Sausage
Release Date: 2009-05-05Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
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Episode 9 - Sushi Stress
Release Date: 2009-05-06Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
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Episode 10 - The First Cut
Release Date: 2009-05-07Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
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Episode 11 - Cooking With The Masters
Release Date: 2009-05-08Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
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Episode 12 - Rabbit Season
Release Date: 2009-05-10Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
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Episode 13 - The Tarte Tatin Test
Release Date: 2009-05-11Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
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Episode 14 - Brent vs Boetz
Release Date: 2009-05-12Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
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Episode 15 - Banquet Wars
Release Date: 2009-05-13The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
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Episode 16 - A Blow for Brent
Release Date: 2009-05-14Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
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Episode 17 - Class Is In
Release Date: 2009-05-15Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
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Episode 18 - Julia's Divine Dumplings
Release Date: 2009-05-17Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
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Episode 19 - Attack of the Killer Squid
Release Date: 2009-05-18Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
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Episode 20 - Julia and the Duck
Release Date: 2009-05-19The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
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Episode 21 - Aisle Panic
Release Date: 2009-05-20A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
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Episode 22 - An Emotional Elimination
Release Date: 2009-05-21The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
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Episode 23 - Soufflés and Stir-fries
Release Date: 2009-05-22Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
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Episode 24 - The Steaks are Raised
Release Date: 2009-05-24The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
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Episode 25 - Sweet Success
Release Date: 2009-05-25Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
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Episode 26 - Chris vs Alex Herbert
Release Date: 2009-05-26Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
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Episode 27 - Feeding Frenzy
Release Date: 2009-05-27The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
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Episode 28 - Kate's Tough Decision
Release Date: 2009-05-28The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
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Episode 29 - The Perfect Chip
Release Date: 2009-05-29Masterclass 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
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Episode 30 - Best of British
Release Date: 2009-05-31John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
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Episode 31 - Paella Pain
Release Date: 2009-06-01Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
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Episode 32 - Justine vs Guy Grossi
Release Date: 2009-06-02Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
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Episode 33 - Fishy Business
Release Date: 2009-06-03Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
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Episode 34 - The Great Bait Debate
Release Date: 2009-06-04The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
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Episode 35 - Lemon Goodness
Release Date: 2009-06-05Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
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Episode 36 - Double Trouble
Release Date: 2009-06-07Invention Test 5
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Episode 37 - Not So Sweet
Release Date: 2009-06-08Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
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Episode 38 - Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
Release Date: 2009-06-09Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
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Episode 39 - Canape Frenzy
Release Date: 2009-06-10Martini Club Team Challenge
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Episode 40 - And Then There Were Seven
Release Date: 2009-06-11The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
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Episode 41 - Sweet Treats
Release Date: 2009-06-12Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
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Episode 42 - Hits and Misses
Release Date: 2009-06-14Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
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Episode 43 - Terrine Trauma
Release Date: 2009-06-15Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
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Episode 44 - Justine vs Matt Moran
Release Date: 2009-06-16Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
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Episode 45 - Here Comes the Bride
Release Date: 2009-06-17The contestants cater a wedding on water.
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Episode 46 - Grain Pain
Release Date: 2009-06-18Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
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Episode 47 - Cocktail Hour
Release Date: 2009-06-19Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
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Episode 48 - Hello Hong Kong!
Release Date: 2009-06-21Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
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Episode 49 - Old Faces Return
Release Date: 2009-06-22Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
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Episode 50 - Truffletastic!
Release Date: 2009-06-23Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
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Episode 51 - Battle of the Sexes
Release Date: 2009-06-24Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
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Episode 52 - Sweet and Sour
Release Date: 2009-06-25Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
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Episode 53 - Show and Tell
Release Date: 2009-06-26Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
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Episode 54 - Love is in the Air
Release Date: 2009-06-28Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
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Episode 55 - Vision Quest
Release Date: 2009-06-29The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
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Episode 56 - Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant
Release Date: 2009-06-30Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
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Episode 57 - All at Sea
Release Date: 2009-07-01HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
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Episode 58 - Thyme Out
Release Date: 2009-07-02Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
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Episode 59 - Shanks and Soufflés
Release Date: 2009-07-03Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
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Episode 60 - Christmas in July
Release Date: 2009-07-05The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
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Episode 61 - Macaroon Madness
Release Date: 2009-07-06Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
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Episode 62 - Julie vs Adrian Richardson
Release Date: 2009-07-07Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
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Episode 63 - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
Release Date: 2009-07-08Matt 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
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Episode 64 - Taste Test
Release Date: 2009-07-09Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
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Episode 65 - Winter Warmers
Release Date: 2009-07-10Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
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Episode 66 - Finals Fever
Release Date: 2009-07-12Invention 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
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Episode 67 - Pie Wars
Release Date: 2009-07-13Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
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Episode 68 - Poh's Advantage
Release Date: 2009-07-14Elimination 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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Episode 69 - No Piece of Cake
Release Date: 2009-07-15Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
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Episode 70 - And Then There Were Two
Release Date: 2009-07-16Elimination 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
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Episode 71 - The Tables Are Turned
Release Date: 2009-07-17Masterclass 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.
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Episode 72 - The Grand Finale
Release Date: 2009-07-19Finale 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.