MasterChef JuniorSeason 22014 · 7 episodesEpisodes1The Next GenerationSixteen young home cooks arrive and find themselves preparing dishes using Alexander Weiss's favorite ingredients, including pork chops, pork tenderloin and green apples. The winner chooses which protein is used in the elimination round before 12 contestants are chosen to advance in the competition.2Flip It!A pancake-flipping contest precedes a challenge to create the best citrus cream pie.3Mom Knows BestA three-legged challenge is held to make a dozen cupcakes. Later, Gordon's mom visits the kitchen as a guest judge when the remaining contestants prepare one of the host's favorite dishes from his childhood.4An Egg-Cellent AdventureThe contestants fry eggs sunny-side up in a 10-minute challenge, and later prepare their signature dishes that will anchor their menus at a future restaurant.5Pop-Up RestaurantThe last six cooks split up into teams to compete in the inaugural restaurant challenge, with the winning group advancing to the semifinals.6A Cut Above the RestThe final four cooks must break down an Alaskan king salmon and produce as many perfect filets possible; contestants must create a restaurant-quality salmon dish with a limited number of ingredients.7The FinaleThe top 2 junior chefs prepare a three-course menu in their last challenge; the winner is crowned, receiving a trophy and a $100,000 prize.Season 1Season 3Season 4Season 5Season 6Season 7Season 8Season 9