E1 - Episode 1
!Feb 10, 2013
New Season: Do you have what it takes to be New Zealand's next MasterChef? Watch as these hopefuls vie for a spot in the Top 24.
E2 - Episode 2
!Feb 17, 2013
The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.
E3 - Episode 3
!Feb 24, 2013
The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.
E4 - Episode 4
!Mar 3, 2013
The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.
E5 - Episode 5
!Mar 10, 2013
The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.
E6 - Episode 6
!Mar 17, 2013
The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.
E7 - Episode 7
!Mar 24, 2013
The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.
E8 - Masterclass 1
!Mar 30, 2013
New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.
E9 - Episode 8
!Mar 31, 2013
The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.
E10 - Episode 9
!Apr 7, 2013
The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.
E12 - Masterclass 3
!Apr 13, 2013
Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.
E13 - Episode 10
!Apr 14, 2013
The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.
E14 - Masterclass 4
!Apr 20, 2013
Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.
E15 - Episode 11
!Apr 21, 2013
The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.
E16 - Masterclass 5
!Apr 27, 2013
Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.
E17 - Episode 12
!Apr 28, 2013
The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.
E18 - Masterclass 6
!May 4, 2013
Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.
E19 - Episode 13
!May 5, 2013
The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
E20 - Masterclass 7
!May 11, 2013
Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
E21 - Episode 14
!May 12, 2013
The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.
E22 - Masterclass 8
!May 18, 2013
Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.
E23 - Episode 15
!May 19, 2013
The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.
E24 - Masterclass 9
!May 25, 2013
Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.
E25 - Episode 16
!May 26, 2013
The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs
