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The Worst Episodes of MasterChef Australia

Every episode of MasterChef Australia ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of MasterChef Australia!

Worst episode
S18E56 Immunity Challenge: Meghan Markle
2.832 votes
Best episode
S12E34 Fairytale Immunity Challenge
8.726 votes
Top season
Season 8
7.7avg
Binge time
44d 19h
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    MasterChef Australia Season 18 Episode 56 - Immunity Challenge: Meghan Markle
    2.8/10(32 votes)

    S18:E56

    The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, joins the MasterChef Australia kitchen today, offering some of her favourite seasonal produce to feature in a heartfelt dish, with immunity on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. MasterChef Australia Season 17 Episode 21 - Mystery Box Challenge: Sooshi Mango
    3.9/10(23 votes)

    S17:E21

    In a heartwarming and hilarious Mystery Box challenge, contestants must cook a dish worthy of a Nonna's table under the watchful eyes of Sooshi Mango, for a shot at immunity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. MasterChef Australia Season 14 Episode 20 - The Overnight Dish Elimination
    4.6/10(16 votes)

    S14:E20

    It's elimination day and the creator of the best Round 1 fare will keep their team safe. Those fighting to avoid the drop must then prepare a tasty dish to be left overnight and cooked the next day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 31 - Second Chance Week
    4.8/10(13 votes)

    S13:E31

    It's Second Chance Week in the MasterChef kitchen. Across the week, 11 previously eliminated contestants are back with not one, but two chances to get back in the competition.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. MasterChef Australia Season 12 Episode 11 - 3-Round Team Showdown
    5.5/10(24 votes)

    S12:E11

    The contestants are split into three teams of seven and compete in a three-round cook-off. After the third round, the bottom six contestants are revealed and will cook off in the next episode's pressure test.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. MasterChef Australia Season 17 Episode 60 - Grand Finale
    5.3/10(18 votes)

    S17:E60

    The Grand Finale where the MasterChef Australia 2025 'Back to Win' victor is crowned!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 10 - The First Cut
    5.6/10(22 votes)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. MasterChef Australia Season 12 Episode 22 - Pressure Test: Darren Purchese's Passionfruit Pavlova
    5.6/10(22 votes)

    S12:E22

    Contestants have three hours to complete a simply stunning Darren Purchese dish, but in the final hour of the cook, a twist that no one could anticipate is thrown at the contestants.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 21 - Service Brigade - Tonka (Immunity Challenge)
    5.2/10(11 votes)

    S13:E21

    Andy reveals that every challenge this week will be a service challenge and all 16 contestants are in with a chance at winning immunity from Sunday's elimination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 22 - An Emotional Elimination
    5.8/10(21 votes)

    S1:E22

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 6 - The Top 20 Revealed
    5.9/10(24 votes)

    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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  12. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 36 - Pair Up With Crayfish
    5.3/10(10 votes)

    S13:E36

    Contestants must pair up with another contestant to form seven teams. Each team must create crayfish two ways, one familiar dish and one inventive dish, utilising the freshly caught crayfish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 16 - A Blow for Brent
    5.9/10(21 votes)

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. MasterChef Australia Season 4 Episode 6 - Masterclass
    5.5/10(11 votes)

    S4:E6

    The top 18 contestants head to Daylesford for a MasterClass. Later, Matt Moran and George teach the contestants some classic French cooking techniques.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. MasterChef Australia Season 11 Episode 57 - Advantage Challenge - Top 5
    5.5/10(11 votes)

    S11:E57

    Our top five are battling to win an advantage for the next challenge, which could secure them a spot in the semifinal. Contestants can cook whatever they want and decide how much time is on the clock.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 28 - Kate's Tough Decision
    5.9/10(20 votes)

    S1:E28

    The team captain has the final say as to who should go.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 7 - 20 Ways with Chicken
    6.0/10(25 votes)

    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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  18. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 26 - Chris vs Alex Herbert
    5.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E26

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 31 - Paella Pain
    5.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E31

    Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 38 - Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue
    5.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E38

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 40 - And Then There Were Seven
    5.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E40

    The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 44 - Justine vs Matt Moran
    5.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E44

    Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. MasterChef Australia Season 1 Episode 45 - Here Comes the Bride
    5.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E45

    The contestants cater a wedding on water.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. MasterChef Australia Season 3 Episode 15 - Immunity Challenge
    5.8/10(15 votes)

    S3:E15

    With an Immunity Pin up for grabs, guest chef, Colin Fassnidge, better bring his A-game because this season's MasterChef contestants aren't going down without a fight!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. MasterChef Australia Season 13 Episode 42 - Khanh Nguyen's Pork Wellington
    5.6/10(11 votes)

    S13:E42

    Guest chef Khanh Nguyen from Sunda has taken South-East Asian food to the next level. The contestants must create Khanh's dish: pork wellington with lattice crackling and flavours of banh mi.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Immunity Challenge: Meghan Markle" is the worst rated episode of MasterChef Australia. It scored 2.8/10 from 32 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on July 26, 2026. This episode scored 1.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Mystery Box Challenge: Sooshi Mango".

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