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MasterChef: Australia Season 17 Episodes

60 Episodes 2025 - 2025

Episode 1

Episode #17.1

73 mins

It's back to win and 24 returning contestants are back for another shot at the trophy. Gordon Ramsay greets them to announce that they are splitting into three teams and taking on a service challenge.

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Episode 2

Keep Up with Gordon Challenge

50 mins

Gordon Ramsay is in the kitchen to put 8 cooks through a Keeping Up with Challenge. They'll work at record pace to deliver TWO of Gordon's dishes, in a fight for the only immunity pin of the season.

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Episode 3

Late Night Snack Immunity Challenge

53 mins

To win immunity and a chance to see their creation added to one of Gordon Ramsay's London restaurants, contestants must cook and elevate their favourite late-night snack.

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Episode 4

Food Journey Elimination Challenge

75 mins

Inspired by watching an emotional video on their MasterChef journeys, the contestants must cook a dish that represents who they are now. But this will result in the first elimination for the season.

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Episode 5

Peter Gilmore Mystery Box Challenge

51 mins

Peter Gilmore has brought a Mystery Box packed with ingredients from his most iconic dishes, which have been responsible for some of the competition's greatest moments of triumph and heartbreak.

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Episode 6

Pressure Test: Kirsten Tibballs' Coffee Caviar Tin

48 mins

Chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs joins the MasterChef kitchen for the very first pressure test of the series. With her toughest recipe yet she challenges the contestants with her Coffee Caviar Tin.

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Episode 7

Shannon Bennett's 20-Minute Immunity Challenge

51 mins

Legendary Australian chef Shannon Bennett is cooking in the MC kitchen. After his demo, whoever creates the most delicious dish in 20 minutes will win immunity and be safe from Sunday's elimination.

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Episode 8

Two-Round Elimination Challenge: One-Inch Cube

57 mins

The cooks take part in a one-inch cube taste test in teams. Their elected team leader could land their whole team in an elimination cook

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Episode 9

Mystery Fridge Invention Test

50 mins

Today's mystery box challenge comes with a twist: contestants must select one of the judges' fridges and use whatever is inside to create a dish worthy for a chance at immunity and a grand prize.

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Episode 10

Immunity Challenge: Curtis Stone

47 mins

Immunity is up for grabs today. The contestants have one hour to recreate a Curtis Stone dish. But with a twist: they'll have to do it without the recipe.

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Episode 11

Jean-Christophe's French Service Immunity Challenge

48 mins

Jean-Christophe leads a French service challenge as teams compete for immunity.

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Episode 12

Finishing Flair Elimination Challenge

61 mins

In today's elimination challenge, the contestants have to create a dish with an element of tableside theatre.

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Episode 13

Wrapped Up Mystery Box Challenge

51 mins

The MasterChef contestants face off with a mystery box with a wrapped up surprise.

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Episode 14

Pressure Test: Steven He's Balloon Puppy Cake

48 mins

Renowned pastry chef Steven He delivers a magical pressure test with his Balloon Puppy Cake.

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Episode 15

Squire's Landing Pub Service Immunity Challenge

49 mins

In Sydney, teams compete for immunity in a pub inspired service challenge.

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Episode 16

Josh Niland Surf & Turf Elimination Challenge

67 mins

Seafood extraordinaire Josh Niland is in the kitchen for his own creative take on Surf and Turf. The challenge is to create a modern dish using both meat and seafood and survive elimination.

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Episode 17

Ixta Belfrage Mystery Box

49 mins

MasterChef welcomes Ixta Belfrage for a debut visit. The chef has brought a Mystery Box with a twist. There is one secret ingredient the contestants will only discover halfway into the cook.

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Episode 18

Pressure Test: Blayne Bertoncello's Strawberry and Sourdough with Elderflower and Balsamic

49 mins

Today's pressure test raises the bar with the contestants tasked to recreate guest judge Blayne Bertoncello's highly technical dessert, not once, but in five consistent dishes.

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Episode 19

Potato Team Relay Challenge

48 mins

It's the classic MasterChef team-relay challenge where four teams must compete create a savoury dish that uses potatoes in at least two ways.

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Episode 20

Butter Elimination Challenge

61 mins

Twelve MasterChef contestants are faced with a bust of judge Jean-Christophe Novelli made entirely of butter. Fighting for their place in the competition, they must create a dish featuring butter.

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Episode 21

Sooshi Mango Mystery Box

49 mins

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.

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Episode 22

Immunity Pressure Test: John Demetrios' Chocolate Meteor

49 mins

The MasterChef contestants face a pressure given by Dessert Master winner John Demetrios. In the hope of winning immunity, they'll have to recreate his Chocolate Meteor.

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Episode 23

Cold Meats Sandwich Immunity Challenge

51 mins

It's viral week and vying for immunity once again, the contestants are challenged to create the ultimate "scrollable" cold meats sandwich followed by a viral dish mash-up.

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Episode 24

Andy Cooks' Elimination Challenge

64 mins

Social media superstar Andy Cooks sets two viral challenges. First, the contestants must create an epic Cheese Pull. In Round Two, the bottom five make a Satisfying Slice. One will be eliminated.

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Episode 25

Lee Kum Kee Mystery Box

47 mins

Today's mystery box is a head-to-head battle between those fatefully matched with the same Lee Kum Kee sauce to earn their spot in tomorrow's immunity challenge.

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Episode 26

Immunity Pressure Test: Ice Cream

49 mins

The contestants design their own pressure test inspired by seven different Connoisseur ice cream flavours. The best two will win immunity.

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Episode 27

Team Service Challenge: Dough

54 mins

It's Dough-Fest in the MasterChef garden and time for the contestants to test their team work in an epic service challenge. The teams have four hours to cook a dough-based savoury and sweet.

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Episode 28

Junda Khoo's Laksa Taste-Test Elimination Challenge

58 mins

The cooks take part in a laksa taste-test, set by one of Australia's most renowned Malaysian chefs. First four cooks who guess the wrong ingredient, must fight for their place in the competition.

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Episode 29

Mystery Box: Goo

48 mins

The first cook of Sweet Week, and for today's mystery box, each contestant must incorporate an element of 'goo' into their desserts. The four cooks with the top dishes will compete for immunity.

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Episode 30

Immunity Pressure Test: Poh's Big Bake Off

51 mins

Poh sets today's Sweet Week pressure test providing not one, but three of her extraordinary desserts for the cooks to replicate. Four contestants battle it out to win immunity.

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Episode 31

Jelly Gems Taste Test Immunity Challenge

50 mins

As Sweet Week continues, a jelly-gem taste test will determine which five contestants will go on to cook a dish incorporating at least one of those ingredients for immunity.

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Episode 32

Sweet Nostalgia Elimination Challenge

61 mins

Today's elimination challenges the contestants to serve a nostalgic dish.

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Episode 33

Nornie Bero Mystery Box

48 mins

Nornie Bero brings a mystery box filled with native ingredients to the Kitchen.

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Episode 34

Cook with Curtis Elimination Challenge

48 mins

Aussie legend Curtis Stone returns for a slow cooked lamb raviolo cook-along.

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Episode 35

Ice Cream Immunity Challenge

53 mins

It's a battle for immunity and the chance to make a custom creation for Coles.

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Episode 36

Maggie Beer Time versus Ingredients Elimination Challenge

63 mins

Ten contestants compete in a classic challenge set by Maggie Beer.

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Episode 37

Air Fryer Mystery Box

48 mins

The first cook for the Top 10 is an Air Fryer mystery box.

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Episode 38

Philip Khoury 'Dawn of a Tropical New Day' Pressure Test

49 mins

Award-winning pastry chef Philip Khoury sets an elimination pressure test.

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Episode 39

Barbecue Battle Two-Round Immunity Challenge

52 mins

The top 9 contestants compete in two rounds for a chance at winning immunity.

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Episode 40

International Cuisine Elimination Challenge

57 mins

The cooks transport the judges' tastebuds overseas with destination dishes.

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Episode 41

Qatar Mystery Box Challenge

49 mins

Cooks arrive on their trip away, to face a mystery box with local ingredients.

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Episode 42

IDAM Six-course Degustation Immunity Challenge

52 mins

Contestants cook a fine dining menu, inspired by local cultural sights.

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Episode 43

Qatar Airways Business Class Immunity Challenge

50 mins

It's our cooks' final day away, and they have one last chance at immunity.

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Episode 44

Duel Elimination Challenge

62 mins

Four contestants face off in an emotional "dual duel" elimination.

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Episode 45

Garlic Mystery Box

49 mins

The final 7 face a mystery box filled with garlic and a mystery ingredient.

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Episode 46

Immunity Pressure Test: Michael Wilson's Marguerite Opera

48 mins

3 contestants face a pressure test by Michelin Star chef Michael Wilson.

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Episode 47

Lucky Dip Immunity Challenge

50 mins

Contestants have another chance at immunity in an alphabet lucky dip challenge.

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Episode 48

Back to win - Time challenge

62 mins

90 minutes, 2 rounds, it's a race against the clock to avoid elimination.

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Episode 49

Back to win - Everything box

47 mins

It's the Everything Box. The top 4 dishes will enter tomorrow's Immunity cook.

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Episode 50

Back to win - Vue de Monde immunity challengs

49 mins

Today the contestants have an immunity challenge at Vue de Monde in Melbourne. Each contestant gets a specific ingredient to cook a dish worthy of Vue de Monde. The winner gets immunity for the next black apron day.

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Episode 51

Family-inspired Immunity Challenge

50 mins

Today, the contestants receive heartfelt letters from their loved ones, a source of inspiration as they strive to cook an immunity-winning dish and claim a coveted spot in this year's Top 5.

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Episode 52

Winner's Pantry Elimination Challenge

64 mins

A two-round elimination featuring previous winners Julie Goodwin and Nat Thaipun.

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Episode 53

Favourite Ingredients Mystery Box

49 mins

The top five battle it out for the last immunity of the season.

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Episode 54

Vaughan Mabee Elimination Challenge

50 mins

Inspired by Vaughan Mabee's 'snacks', contestants have two hours to create a spectacular 'one bite' wonder that represents who they are and keep them safe from elimination.

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Episode 55

Four Contestants, Four Judges, Four Cloches

51 mins

Top 4 compete for 10k in travel vouchers with ingredients inspired by the judge's travels.

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Episode 56

Elimination Challenge: Two-Round Elimination

58 mins

The final 4 must gamble on an ingredient to cook either sweet or savoury.

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Episode 57

Final Three: Time Auction

47 mins

The final 3 take on a classic MCK challenge; the Time Auction.

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Episode 58

The Fun One

51 mins

The fun one where the judges swap with the contestants. The judges strive to impress as they compete against each other for supremacy, then they challenge the final 3 contestants to a team relay with a mystery twist to spice things up.

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Episode 59

Semi-Final: Service Challenge

69 mins

All that separates the final three from their spot in the Grand Final is a three-course service challenge.

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Episode 60

Grand Finale

89 mins

The Grand Finale where someone is crowned 2025 'Back to Win' MasterChef victor.

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