MasterChef AustraliaSeason 12009 · 72 episodesEpisodes1Sydney SizzlesThe auditions begin!2Audition 2Brisbane and Perth Deliver.3Audition 3Melbourne4Top 50 (1) - Taste TestIn 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.5Top 50 (2) - Fish Market FrenzyTwo seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge6The Top 20 RevealedThe mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed720 Ways with ChickenThe contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge8Sam And The SausageCelebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel9Sushi StressSushi Restaurant Team Challenge10The First CutTeam Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate11Cooking With The MastersMasterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.12Rabbit SeasonInvention Test 1 - Italian theme13The Tarte Tatin TestPressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.14Brent vs BoetzCelebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz15Banquet WarsThe teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.16A Blow for BrentTeam Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination17Class Is InMasterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.18Julia's Divine DumplingsInvention Test 2 - Chinese theme19Attack of the Killer SquidPressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.20Julia and the DuckThe MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.21Aisle PanicA three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.22An Emotional EliminationThe blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.23Soufflés and Stir-friesMasterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé24The Steaks are RaisedThe contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.25Sweet SuccessCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert26Chris vs Alex HerbertCelebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert27Feeding FrenzyThe teams race to feed the hungry hordes.28Kate's Tough DecisionThe team captain has the final say as to who should go.29The Perfect ChipMasterclass 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 Spinach30Best of BritishJohn Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.31Paella PainPressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.32Justine vs Guy GrossiCelebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi33Fishy BusinessFresh Seafood Team Challenge34The Great Bait DebateThe blue team decides whether to send their captain home.35Lemon GoodnessMasterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.36Double TroubleInvention Test 537Not So SweetPressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.38Lucas vs Ben O’DonoghueCelebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue39Canape FrenzyMartini Club Team Challenge40And Then There Were SevenThe blue team say goodbye to another contestant.41Sweet TreatsMasterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling42Hits and MissesInvention Test 6 - Two course meal43Terrine TraumaPressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.44Justine vs Matt MoranCelebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran45Here Comes the BrideThe contestants cater a wedding on water.46Grain PainTaste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.47Cocktail HourMasterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart48Hello Hong Kong!Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge49Old Faces ReturnHong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge50Truffletastic!Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak51Battle of the SexesHong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.52Sweet and SourPressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry53Show and TellMasterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones54Love is in the AirInvention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme55Vision QuestThe contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.56Andre vs Emmanuel StroobantCelebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant57All at SeaHMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition58Thyme OutTaste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients59Shanks and SoufflésMasterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta60Christmas in JulyThe contestants deliver some festive cheer.61Macaroon MadnessPressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.62Julie vs Adrian RichardsonCelebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson63Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?Matt 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 elimination64Taste TestTaste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry65Winter WarmersMaster Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon66Finals FeverInvention 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 supermarket67Pie WarsElimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.68Poh's AdvantageElimination 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.69No Piece of CakeElimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.70And Then There Were TwoElimination 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 judge71The Tables Are TurnedMasterclass 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.72The Grand FinaleFinale Night - Poh and Julie competed against each other in three rounds consisting of a Taste Test, an Invention Test and a Pressure Test. 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