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MasterChef Australia Season 1

April. 27,2009

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TV-14

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MasterChef Australia

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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MasterChef Australia

2009 / TV-14

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Cast

Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow

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MasterChef Australia Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 72 - The Grand Finale

First Aired: July. 19,2009

Finale 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.

Episode 71 - The Tables Are Turned

First Aired: July. 17,2009

Masterclass 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.

Episode 70 - And Then There Were Two

First Aired: July. 16,2009

Elimination 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

Episode 69 - No Piece of Cake

First Aired: July. 15,2009

Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.

Episode 68 - Poh's Advantage

First Aired: July. 14,2009

Elimination 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.

Episode 67 - Pie Wars

First Aired: July. 13,2009

Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.

Episode 66 - Finals Fever

First Aired: July. 12,2009

Invention 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

Episode 65 - Winter Warmers

First Aired: July. 10,2009

Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon

Episode 64 - Taste Test

First Aired: July. 09,2009

Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry

Episode 63 - Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

First Aired: July. 08,2009

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 elimination

Episode 62 - Julie vs Adrian Richardson

First Aired: July. 07,2009

Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

Episode 61 - Macaroon Madness

First Aired: July. 06,2009

Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.

Episode 60 - Christmas in July

First Aired: July. 05,2009

The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

Episode 59 - Shanks and Soufflés

First Aired: July. 03,2009

Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta

Episode 58 - Thyme Out

First Aired: July. 02,2009

Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

Episode 57 - All at Sea

First Aired: July. 01,2009

HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition

Episode 56 - Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant

First Aired: June. 30,2009

Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

Episode 55 - Vision Quest

First Aired: June. 29,2009

The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

Episode 54 - Love is in the Air

First Aired: June. 28,2009

Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme

Episode 53 - Show and Tell

First Aired: June. 26,2009

Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones

Episode 52 - Sweet and Sour

First Aired: June. 25,2009

Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry

Episode 51 - Battle of the Sexes

First Aired: June. 24,2009

Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

Episode 50 - Truffletastic!

First Aired: June. 23,2009

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

Episode 49 - Old Faces Return

First Aired: June. 22,2009

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

Episode 48 - Hello Hong Kong!

First Aired: June. 21,2009

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Episode 47 - Cocktail Hour

First Aired: June. 19,2009

Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart

Episode 46 - Grain Pain

First Aired: June. 18,2009

Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.

Episode 45 - Here Comes the Bride

First Aired: June. 17,2009

The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Episode 44 - Justine vs Matt Moran

First Aired: June. 16,2009

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

Episode 43 - Terrine Trauma

First Aired: June. 15,2009

Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.

Episode 42 - Hits and Misses

First Aired: June. 14,2009

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

Episode 41 - Sweet Treats

First Aired: June. 12,2009

Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling

Episode 40 - And Then There Were Seven

First Aired: June. 11,2009

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

Episode 39 - Canape Frenzy

First Aired: June. 10,2009

Martini Club Team Challenge

Episode 38 - Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue

First Aired: June. 09,2009

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Episode 37 - Not So Sweet

First Aired: June. 08,2009

Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.

Episode 36 - Double Trouble

First Aired: June. 07,2009

Invention Test 5

Episode 35 - Lemon Goodness

First Aired: June. 05,2009

Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.

Episode 34 - The Great Bait Debate

First Aired: June. 04,2009

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Episode 33 - Fishy Business

First Aired: June. 03,2009

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

Episode 32 - Justine vs Guy Grossi

First Aired: June. 02,2009

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Episode 31 - Paella Pain

First Aired: June. 01,2009

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

Episode 30 - Best of British

First Aired: May. 31,2009

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

Episode 29 - The Perfect Chip

First Aired: May. 29,2009

Masterclass 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

Episode 28 - Kate's Tough Decision

First Aired: May. 28,2009

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

Episode 27 - Feeding Frenzy

First Aired: May. 27,2009

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

Episode 26 - Chris vs Alex Herbert

First Aired: May. 26,2009

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Episode 25 - Sweet Success

First Aired: May. 25,2009

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Episode 24 - The Steaks are Raised

First Aired: May. 24,2009

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

Episode 23 - Soufflés and Stir-fries

First Aired: May. 22,2009

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

Episode 22 - An Emotional Elimination

First Aired: May. 21,2009

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

Episode 21 - Aisle Panic

First Aired: May. 20,2009

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

Episode 20 - Julia and the Duck

First Aired: May. 19,2009

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

Episode 19 - Attack of the Killer Squid

First Aired: May. 18,2009

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

Episode 18 - Julia's Divine Dumplings

First Aired: May. 17,2009

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

Episode 17 - Class Is In

First Aired: May. 15,2009

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

Episode 16 - A Blow for Brent

First Aired: May. 14,2009

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

Episode 15 - Banquet Wars

First Aired: May. 13,2009

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

Episode 14 - Brent vs Boetz

First Aired: May. 12,2009

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

Episode 13 - The Tarte Tatin Test

First Aired: May. 11,2009

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

Episode 12 - Rabbit Season

First Aired: May. 10,2009

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

Episode 11 - Cooking With The Masters

First Aired: May. 08,2009

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

Episode 10 - The First Cut

First Aired: May. 07,2009

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

Episode 9 - Sushi Stress

First Aired: May. 06,2009

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

Episode 8 - Sam And The Sausage

First Aired: May. 05,2009

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

Episode 7 - 20 Ways with Chicken

First Aired: May. 04,2009

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

Episode 6 - The Top 20 Revealed

First Aired: May. 03,2009

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

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

First Aired: May. 01,2009

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

Episode 4 - Top 50 (1) - Taste Test

First Aired: April. 30,2009

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.