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MasterChef Season 10 Episodes
Season 10 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2019 - 2020
Episode 1
The Epic 10th Season Auditions - Pt. 1
Wed, May 29, 2019 60 mins
In the Season 10 premiere, 36 home cooks enter the "MasterChef" kitchen in hopes of making it into the Top 20. After a few surprise visitors greet the eager contestants, the cooks learn they will participate in audition rounds, undergoing evaluation from the judges. Only the best of the best will earn an apron and move forward in the competition. A special twist called the "Judges' Pass" will prove to be extremely valuable to one lucky individual.
Episode 2
Auditions - Pt. 2; The Battle Round
Wed, Jun 5, 2019 60 mins
Eight aprons remain in the audition rounds. The pressure is on as the home cooks rush to create their signature dish for the judges in just under 45 minutes. A select few will have to concoct a dish so impressive that it wins over all three judges. See who takes the final aprons, marking their spot in the Top 20.
Episode 3
Gordon's Mystery Box
Wed, Jun 12, 2019 60 mins
Competition kicks off for the Top 20 with a culinary boot camp to weed out the cooks from the chefs. For a chance for immunity, the chef-testants' skills are put to the test in a quick-fire evaluation of their culinary expertise. Then, the home cooks face their first mystery box challenge of the season, in which they will make a dish inspired by Chef Gordon Ramsay or be at risk of elimination. Two people will be sent home, leaving eighteen contestants in the running to take home $250,000.
Episode 4
10th Season Pool Party!
Wed, Jun 19, 2019 60 mins
The Top 18 contestants face their first team challenge in a "MasterChef" 10th anniversary-themed pool party. The home cooks will be dishing up party food for 100 VIP guests, including former "MasterChef" contestants and winners. Divided into two teams of nine, it will be a non-stop battle to stay out of eliminations with only one team gaining immunity.
Episode 5
The Blind Chicken Show
Thu, Jun 20, 2019 60 mins
The top 18 battle it out for immunity in an epic team challenge. With only 45 minutes on the clock, the losing team has to break down a chicken to make a delectable dish in an intensely crucial elimination challenge.
Episode 6
Hot & Spicy
Wed, Jun 26, 2019 60 mins
The Top 17 remaining home cooks compete in a high-pressure mystery box challenge, inspired by special guest Alessandra Ambrosio, for a shot at immunity. When the judges throw the contestants a curve-ball half-way through the challenge, the home cooks will need to use all their skills to win.
Episode 7
Gordon Takes on a Tarte
Thu, Jun 27, 2019 60 mins
The contestants face another elimination challenge, in which they must replicate the dish du jour in 60 minutes or risk being sent packing. Gordon demonstrates how to prepare the dish du jour, tarte tartin, a perfect French dessert accompanied with a silky crème anglaise sauce. One contestant's journey will come to an end and the rest will remain in the running.
Episode 8
Joe Takes a Risk
Wed, Jul 10, 2019 60 mins
The Top 16 home cooks fight for immunity in an epic team challenge. Split into two teams, the corresponding captains are immersed in Italian cuisine, as they head to Joe Bastianich's Los Angeles restaurant, Osteria Mozza, to learn how to make a gourmet, authentic three-course Italian meal. The team captains then make their way back to the "MasterChef" kitchen to teach their respective teams how to execute the same meal for the judges.
Episode 9
Tag Team Tears and Tantrums
Thu, Jul 11, 2019 60 mins
With two eliminations on the line, the pressure is on for the losing team in one of the series' most daunting challenges: the tag-team challenge. The home cooks' taste buds go on an extraordinary world tour as they are tasked with creating dishes inspired by the "MasterChef" shows aired around the world. In just 75 minutes, the home cooks will go around the world, creating a platter featuring meals from the Philippine Islands, India, Italy, Mexico, Morocco and China.
Episode 10
Gerron's Wedding
Wed, Jul 17, 2019 60 mins
The Top 14 home cooks fight for immunity in another team challenge. Split into two teams, the captains scramble to lead their respective teams to success by preparing 45 meals in only 90 minutes for a very special event: a wedding. Even more daunting, the wedding's groom is "MasterChef" Season 9 champion Gerron Hurt.
Episode 11
Backyard BBQ
Thu, Jul 18, 2019 60 mins
The losing team from the previous episode faces an elimination challenge. The home cooks have 60 minutes to present their best beef dish to the judges, in order to stay alive in the competition and for the chance for their dish to be published on the "Beef, It's What's for Dinner" website. But, halfway through the battle, the judges spring yet another challenge on the contestants.
Episode 12
King of The Crabs
Wed, Jul 24, 2019 60 mins
The Top 13 endure an immunity challenge fit for a king when they are tasked with breaking down Alaskan king crabs. Special guest chef Masaharu Morimoto enters the kitchen, where the contestants will have to craft something magical for him in under 60 minutes. Halfway to the finale, the judges expect nothing but legendary meals from the home cooks.
Episode 13
Someone's Toast
Thu, Jul 25, 2019 60 mins
In another mystery box challenge, the home cooks will be forced to rise to the occasion. The contestants are surprised with a secret ingredient that they must re-invent in two unique dishes: one dish will be savory and the other sweet. With elimination on the line, one home cook will be sliced out of the competition.
Episode 14
Let Them Eat Cake
Wed, Jul 31, 2019 60 mins
The Top 12 are in for a sweet treat in this week's immunity challenge. As the home cooks enter the kitchen, they are surprised with an array of gorgeous and delectable cakes. In under 75 minutes, the contestants will have to replicate one of the cakes on display for the judges.
Episode 15
Small Dessert, Big Problems
Thu, Aug 1, 2019 60 mins
The home cooks walk into the kitchen to discover a tower of beautiful macarons. Special guest judge Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles cupcakes, sets the stage for the challenge and gives the home cooks 75 minutes to create one dozen macarons.
Episode 16
NASCAR - Finish Line Feed
Wed, Aug 7, 2019 60 mins
The Top 10 contestants test their speed in a special team challenge at: Irwindale Speedway. The judges come racing to the home cooks in speedy race cars before introducing NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte. Told to break into two teams, the contestants are given 75 minutes to cook for 101 race car crew members.
Episode 17
Box in a Box in a Box
Thu, Aug 8, 2019 60 mins
The chef-testants return to the kitchen ready to face yet another Mystery Box Challenge. Unlike any challenge yet, the contestants are surprised with more mystery ingredients than ever before. After Gordon gives a master demonstration to the contestants.
Episode 18
Mind Blowing Food
Wed, Aug 14, 2019 60 mins
The Top Nine enter the kitchen, surprised to see laser lights and smoke machines. There, the judges blow the contestants' minds by introducing acclaimed chef Grant Achatz. With Gordon's help, Grant shows the contestants the art of unconventional plating. The home cooks must use their newfound skills to cook and plate a dish of their choice using an array of props found in the pantry.
Episode 19
Pigging Out
Thu, Aug 15, 2019 60 mins
The judges introduce an unusual special guest to the home cooks to inspire the coming challenge: Marley the Pig. Judge Aaron then gives a demonstration on how to make his family recipe for chorizo sausage. Now it's time for the cooks to produce a dish with their own version of homemade sausage in just under 60 minutes.
Episode 20
One Pan Wonder
Wed, Aug 21, 2019 60 mins
Daphne Oz is tasked with revealing the contents of the Mystery Box challenge to the Top Eight. The contestants then have 60 minutes to create an elevated one-pan-wonder dish using a staple kitchen tool: the cast iron pan. The trick will be to craft a dish that not only tastes delicious but also highlights the efficiency of the cast iron pan.
Episode 21
Family Reunion
Wed, Aug 28, 2019 60 mins
The Top Seven take on another immunity challenge, but this time it's personal as family members and loved ones pay a surprise visit to the kitchen to watch the contestants make their favorite family-inspired dishes. Three of the chefs will secure their spots in the Top Six, while the remaining chefs must replicate one of Gordon's Michelin Star-winning dishes—at his pace.
Episode 22
London Calling – Pt. 1
Wed, Sep 4, 2019 60 mins
The Top Six chef-testants travel across the pond to London, where they must feed 36 diners, including the judges and Gordon's family, at his flagship restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay. After they are split into two teams, the chefs have 45 minutes to cook and serve their appetizers and another 45 minutes to cook and serve their entrees to their hungry guests.
Episode 23
London Calling – Pt. 2
Wed, Sep 11, 2019 60 mins
The Top Four chefs travel to the historic Hatfield House in London, where they cook for both the judges and for British cooking royalty, Nigella Lawson. The chef-testants are given just 60 minutes to cook a finale-worthy venison dish. Then, with only 30 minutes remaining, the judges throw a surprise twist at the home cooks, forcing them to think quick on their feet.
Episode 24
The Finale - Pt. 1; The Finale - Pt. 2
Wed, Sep 16, 2020 60 mins
The showdown between the season finalists Dorian Hunter and Sarah Faherty begins. Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sanchez, and Joe Bastianich serve as hosts and judges.
Episode 25
The Finale - Pt. 1
Wed, Sep 18, 2019 60 mins
Part 1 of the Season 10 finale. The Top Three return from their home towns after a trip across the pond and tackle their final dishes in hopes of crossing the finish line and coming out on top.
Episode 26
The Finale - Pt. 2
Wed, Sep 18, 2019 60 mins
The Season 10 finale concludes. The kitchen is transformed into a battle ring full of friends, family and former winners ready to watch the chef-testants cook for their lives. The finalists must execute a superior three-course meal for the judges.