Apr 27, 2009 - 45m
The auditions begin!
Apr 28, 2009 - 47m
Brisbane and Perth Deliver.
Apr 29, 2009 - 47m
Melbourne
Apr 30, 2009 - 47m
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.
May 1, 2009 - 25m
Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge
May 3, 2009 - 1h 11m
The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed
May 4, 2009 - 47m
The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge
May 5, 2009 - 24m
Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel
May 6, 2009 - 45m
Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge
May 7, 2009 - 24m
Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate
May 8, 2009 - 24m
Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.
May 10, 2009 - 47m
Invention Test 1 - Italian theme
May 11, 2009 - 44m
Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.
May 12, 2009 - 24m
Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz
May 13, 2009 - 46m
The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.
May 14, 2009 - 23m
Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination
May 15, 2009 - 42m
Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.
May 17, 2009 - 46m
Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme
May 18, 2009 - 46m
Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.
May 19, 2009 - 24m
The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.
May 20, 2009 - 45m
A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.
May 21, 2009 - 23m
The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.
May 22, 2009 - 42m
Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé
May 24, 2009 - 46m
The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.
May 25, 2009 - 45m
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
May 26, 2009 - 24m
Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert
May 27, 2009 - 46m
The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.
May 28, 2009 - 24m
The team captain has the final say as to who should go.
May 29, 2009 - 42m
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
May 31, 2009 - 46m
John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.
Jun 1, 2009 - 46m
Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.
Jun 2, 2009 - 24m
Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi
Jun 3, 2009 - 46m
Fresh Seafood Team Challenge
Jun 4, 2009 - 24m
The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.
Jun 5, 2009 - 45m
Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.
Jun 7, 2009 - 46m
Invention Test 5
Jun 8, 2009 - 46m
Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.
Jun 9, 2009 - 23m
Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue
Jun 10, 2009 - 45m
Martini Club Team Challenge
Jun 11, 2009 - 24m
The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.
Jun 12, 2009 - 46m
Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling
Jun 14, 2009 - 46m
Invention Test 6 - Two course meal
Jun 15, 2009 - 46m
Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.
Jun 16, 2009 - 24m
Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran
Jun 17, 2009 - 1h 9m
The contestants cater a wedding on water.
Jun 18, 2009 - 23m
Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.
Jun 19, 2009 - 45m
Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart
Jun 21, 2009 - 46m
Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge
Jun 22, 2009 - 45m
Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge
Jun 23, 2009 - 24m
Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak
Jun 24, 2009 - 1h 9m
Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.
Jun 25, 2009 - 24m
Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry
Jun 26, 2009 - 45m
Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones
Jun 28, 2009 - 46m
Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme
Jun 29, 2009 - 46m
The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.
Jun 30, 2009 - 24m
Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant
Jul 1, 2009 - 45m
HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition
Jul 2, 2009 - 23m
Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients
Jul 3, 2009 - 45m
Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta
Jul 5, 2009 - 47m
The contestants deliver some festive cheer.
Jul 6, 2009 - 47m
Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits.
Jul 7, 2009 - 24m
Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson
Jul 8, 2009 - 48m
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
Jul 9, 2009 - 23m
Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry
Jul 10, 2009 - 46m
Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon
Jul 12, 2009 - 49m
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
Jul 13, 2009 - 47m
Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.
Jul 14, 2009 - 48m
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.
Jul 15, 2009 - 47m
Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake.
Jul 16, 2009 - 1h 15m
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
Jul 17, 2009 - 45m
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.
Jul 19, 2009 - 1h 31m
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.
