Masterchef
A new batch of talented home cooks face a series of challenges and elimination rounds, with one ultimately claiming the title of MasterChef and the $250,000 grand prize.
- Metascore63
- 2010-2026
- 17 seasons
- Endemol North America
- Game Show, Reality
- TV-14
A new batch of talented home cooks face a series of challenges and elimination rounds, with one ultimately claiming the title of MasterChef and the $250,000 grand prize.
Season 15 Episode Guide
18 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
The Audition Battles
Wed, May 21, 2025 41 mins
Eight pairs of home cooks go head-to-head fighting to win legendary white aprons
Episode 2
The Audition Battles Continue
Wed, May 28, 2025 41 mins
The remaining eight pairs of home cooks go head-to-head in the audition battles for a chance to win coveted white aprons.
Episode 3
Second Chance Battles
Wed, Jun 4, 2025 41 mins
The duos who failed to get white aprons in the audition rounds get a surprise second chance; four duos redeem themselves and join the top eight white apron winners, securing a prized place in the top 12.
Episode 4
Dinner Party Dish
Wed, Jun 11, 2025 41 mins
No one knows how to throw a dinner party better than couples. And when it comes to hosting, two cooks are definitely better than one. For their first challenge of the season, the Top 12 duos must impress the judges with their finest dinner party dish.
Episode 5
Mister-y & Mrs. Box
Wed, Jun 18, 2025 41 mins
In the first Mystery Box challenge of the season, the Top 11 duos must combine two boxes of ingredients to make a harmonious dish.
Episode 6
Pier Pressure
Wed, Jun 25, 2025 41 mins
The Top 10 duos, in a stunning pier-side setting, are tasked with feeding over 100 local fishermen and women; the worst performing team faces the dreaded pressure test.
Episode 7
Mystery Box
Wed, Jul 9, 2025 38 mins
The five duos on the losing team from the previous challenge face the first pressure test of the season: a dessert mystery box challenge.
Episode 8
Recipe Telephone
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 38 mins
Each duo is split up, and one teammate begins cooking, but the second teammate must complete the dish.
Episode 9
Train to Table
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 38 mins
Two teams must prepare a VIP dining experience aboard a moving steam train.
Episode 10
The Great Ingredient Bid Off
Wed, Jul 30, 2025 38 mins
The four duos on the losing team last week fight for survival in a new pressure test challenge; the duos must bid for their ingredients, but they must give up time instead of money to get their preferred ingredients.
Episode 11
Macaron Mayhem
Wed, Aug 6, 2025 38 mins
The duos must bake not just a dozen macarons, but a giant tower of perfectly formed delicacies.
Episode 12
Backyard BBQ
Wed, Aug 13, 2025 38 mins
The MasterChef garden is decked out for a sunny backyard BBQ and the Top 6 duos feel the burn. Split into two teams, they must serve a garden full of BBQ aficionados. The losing team will go straight into a pressure test, where one couple will be eliminated.
Episode 13
Divide & Conquer
Wed, Aug 20, 2025 40 mins
The three duos from last week's losing team face the final Pressure Test of the season. It's the toughest one yet, as each duo is challenged to create a three course meal that replicates an appetizer from Joe Bastianich's restaurant, an entree from Tiffany Derry's restaurant, and a dessert from Gordon Ramsay's restaurant.
Episode 14
The Wall
Wed, Aug 27, 2025 39 mins
Both cooks in each duo must make the exact same dish while divided by an eight-foot-high wall, communicating by shouting over it; the duos must ensure their dish looks and tastes the same; the pair who make the worst dish are eliminated.
Episode 15
Keeping up with Gordon - Tag Team Style!
Wed, Sep 3, 2025 40 mins
With a place in the Grand Finale on the line, the Top 4 duos face their biggest test yet in the Semifinal challenge: 'Keeping up with Gordon'. But for this season of duos, the heat is turned up a notch as another classic MasterChef challenge is thrown in the mix: Tag Team. Not only must each duo attempt to make one of Gordon's Michelin star dishes at the same speed as he makes it, they also must do it whilst taking turns cooking. It's a chaotic culinary gauntlet that will either send the duos packing or project them into the Grand Finale.
Episode 16
Road to the Finale
Wed, Sep 10, 2025
In honor of the lead up to the finale, MasterChef celebrates the highs and lows of Season 15. In a compilation of clip highlights, the finalists will be showcased.
Episode 17
Grand Finale, Part 1
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 41 mins
The Top 3 duos face their last, most intimidating night of cooking in the MasterChef kitchen for the Grand Finale. With an audience of friends and family, and the judges studying their every move, tonight the duos must perform their very best as a pair.
Episode 18
Grand Finale, Part 2
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 41 mins
The Top 3 duos face their last, most intimidating night of cooking in the MasterChef kitchen for the Grand Finale. With an audience of friends and family, and the judges studying their every move, tonight the duos must perform their very best as a pair.
