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The Best Episodes of MasterChef Australia Season 1

Every episode of MasterChef Australia Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of MasterChef Australia Season 1!

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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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 1 - Sydney Sizzles
    6.9/10(35 votes)

    #1 - Sydney Sizzles

    S1:E1

    The auditions begin!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 2 - Audition 2
    6.1/10(26 votes)

    #2 - Audition 2

    S1:E2

    Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 3 - Audition 3
    6.5/10(23 votes)

    #3 - Audition 3

    S1:E3

    Melbourne

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 4 - Top 50 (1) - Taste Test
    6.6/10(22 votes)

    #4 - Top 50 (1) - Taste Test

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 5 - Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #5 - Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy

    S1:E5

    Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 6 - The Top 20 Revealed
    6.0/10(22 votes)

    #6 - The Top 20 Revealed

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 7 - 20 Ways with Chicken
    5.9/10(23 votes)

    #7 - 20 Ways with Chicken

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 8 - Sam And The Sausage
    6.5/10(21 votes)

    #8 - Sam And The Sausage

    S1:E8

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 9 - Sushi Stress
    6.1/10(21 votes)

    #9 - Sushi Stress

    S1:E9

    Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 10 - The First Cut
    5.8/10(20 votes)

    #10 - The First Cut

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 11 - Cooking With The Masters
    6.4/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Cooking With The Masters

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 12 - Rabbit Season
    6.2/10(19 votes)

    #12 - Rabbit Season

    S1:E12

    Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 13 - The Tarte Tatin Test
    6.5/10(19 votes)

    #13 - The Tarte Tatin Test

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 14 - Brent vs Boetz
    6.2/10(19 votes)

    #14 - Brent vs Boetz

    S1:E14

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 15 - Banquet Wars
    6.1/10(20 votes)

    #15 - Banquet Wars

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 16 - A Blow for Brent
    6.1/10(19 votes)

    #16 - A Blow for Brent

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 17 - Class Is In
    6.6/10(18 votes)

    #17 - Class Is In

    S1:E17

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 18 - Julia's Divine Dumplings
    6.4/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Julia's Divine Dumplings

    S1:E18

    Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 19 - Attack of the Killer Squid
    6.2/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Attack of the Killer Squid

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 20 - Julia and the Duck
    6.1/10(22 votes)

    #20 - Julia and the Duck

    S1:E20

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 21 - Aisle Panic
    6.4/10(21 votes)

    #21 - Aisle Panic

    S1:E21

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 22 - An Emotional Elimination
    5.8/10(20 votes)

    #22 - An Emotional Elimination

    S1:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 23 - Soufflés and Stir-fries
    6.6/10(19 votes)

    #23 - Soufflés and Stir-fries

    S1:E23

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 24 - The Steaks are Raised
    6.4/10(21 votes)

    #24 - The Steaks are Raised

    S1:E24

    The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 25 - Sweet Success
    6.4/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Sweet Success

    S1:E25

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Sydney Sizzles" is the best rated episode of "MasterChef Australia" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/27/2009. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Audition 2".