Masterchef

63
Metascore
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.

63
Metascore
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.

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MasterChef is losing one of its own. Longtime judge Joe Bastianich will exit the franchise after MasterChef Junior's upcoming third season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The craziest Christmas specials "Joe has played an integral role in the success of ...

Thu, Nov 27, 2014

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Tue, Aug 26, 2014

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Disappearing Act: MasterChef's Graham Elliot on his 150-Pound Weight Loss

He's a shadow of his former self, but Graham Elliot is still pulling his weight on MasterChef. The reality-competition judge and acclaimed restaurateur (he runs Chicago's Graham Elliot Bistro) underwent bariatric surgery last year and has since dropped 150 pounds. But some things never change, such as his sunny disposition.

Mon, Aug 18, 2014

Disappearing Act: MasterChef's Graham Elliot on his 150-Pound Weight Loss

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Wed, Mar 26, 2014

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Sat, Oct 26, 2013

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MasterChef Star Josh Marks' Mother Says He Was Schizophrenic

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Sun, Oct 13, 2013

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Report: MasterChef's Josh Marks Found Dead at 26

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MasterChef Christine Ha's Finale Recap: Did Natasha or Luca Win?

Finally, the day has come when I will pass the MasterChef America title and crown on to a successor. Will it be Natasha or Luca? Let's break down the finale cook-off.

Thu, Sep 12, 2013

MasterChef Christine Ha's Finale Recap: Did Natasha or Luca Win?

MasterChef Christine Ha's Recap: Dessert (and Defeat) Is Bittersweet

We are down to the final 4 on MasterChef. Since Luca won the previous challenge, he will select a teammate, leaving the other two cooks to form their own team by default. During this time last season, I, too, was in Luca's position, and I selected Becky, putting Josh and Frank together on the opposing team. We were tasked to make a three-course dinner for, not only the judges, but three additional kings of the culinary world: Guy Savoy, Daniel Boulud, and Alain Ducasse.

Thu, Sep 5, 2013

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MasterChef is back this week with the Top 6 home cooks in America. The latest team challenge has the contestants in the commercial kitchen of WP24, Wolfgang Puck's modern Asian restaurant in Los Angeles' Ritz-Carlton. When there were only six of us left during my season, we, too, had to cook in a commercial kitchen: it was the boys versus the girls at Hatfield's ...

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

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In this episode of MasterChef, the remaining six contestants won't be cooking. Judging from my Season 3 experiences, I don't take this as a good sign. Sure enough, past Season 4 contestants return to battle their way back into the MasterChef kitchen.  During my season, eight previously eliminated cooks returned, each handpicking an ingredient for their collective mystery box. This time, however, the judges have pre-selected which contestants would have a chance at re-earning a spot back in the competition...

Thu, Aug 8, 2013

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This is the toughest MasterChef team challenge yet. The remaining eight contestants have to spend the night in the woods and, the next day, cook a restaurant quality meal using rustic, camping-grade equipment: one knife, a flint for starting fire, an iron skillet, and a single wooden spoon. Say what?

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

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Thu, Jul 18, 2013

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Thu, Jul 11, 2013

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Sat, Jun 29, 2013

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Thu, Jun 20, 2013

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Wed, May 22, 2013

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Sat, Dec 22, 2012

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Tue, Sep 11, 2012

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MasterChef Winner: I Used to Only Cook Scrambled Eggs, Toast and Ramen

Home cooks can't ask for anyone much more motivating than MasterChef's latest winner. On Monday's Season 3 finale, Christine Ha beat out Josh Marks to win the title of MasterChef, a cookbook deal and a $250,000 grand prize. It's an inspiring feat, not only because Christine is blind ...

Tue, Sep 11, 2012

MasterChef Winner: I Used to Only Cook Scrambled Eggs, Toast and Ramen

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Tue, Sep 4, 2012

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Tue, Aug 28, 2012

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Mon, Jul 23, 2012

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Tue, Jun 19, 2012

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Tue, Jun 5, 2012

Ratings: Fox Wins with Hell's Kitchen and MasterChef

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Thu, Apr 12, 2012

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Wed, Mar 28, 2012

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Fox Renews So You Think You Can Dance and MasterChef

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Thu, Oct 6, 2011

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Wed, Sep 21, 2011

Ratings: Final Hour of MasterChef Sets Series Highs

MasterChef  capped its season like a fine espresso with a touch of anisette that tops off a meal: Its two-hour finale averaged 6.64 million viewers and 2.6 rating among 18-to-49-year-olds.

Wed, Aug 17, 2011

Ratings: Final Hour of MasterChef Sets Series Highs

MasterChef Winner on Gutting Fish, Lucky Mushrooms and the Villainous Christian

Capping off a two-hour finale Tuesday night, MasterChef named its Season 2 winner, Jennifer Behm, who beat out fellow finalists Adrien Nieto and Christian Collins for the title. "I definitely will not pass up champagne this time," Behm tells TVGuide.com. The Delaware realtor had notoriously skipped out on a champagne-sipping reward during the competition and opted to cook alongside her rivals, risking elimination. "We actually have a whole case of Joe [Bastianich]'s prosecco from one of his vineyards to celebrate the evening and have a good time."

Wed, Aug 17, 2011

MasterChef Winner on Gutting Fish, Lucky Mushrooms and the Villainous Christian