Apr 27, 2009·45 min

The auditions begin!

Apr 28, 2009·47 min

Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

Apr 29, 2009·47 min

Melbourne

Apr 30, 2009·47 min

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, 2009·25 min

Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

May 3, 2009·71 min

The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed

May 4, 2009·47 min

The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge

May 5, 2009·24 min

Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

May 6, 2009·45 min

Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

May 7, 2009·24 min

Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate

May 8, 2009·24 min

Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.

May 10, 2009·47 min

Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

May 11, 2009·44 min

Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.

May 12, 2009·24 min

Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

May 13, 2009·46 min

The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.

May 14, 2009·23 min

Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination

May 15, 2009·42 min

Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.

May 17, 2009·46 min

Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

May 18, 2009·46 min

Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.

May 19, 2009·24 min

The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.

May 20, 2009·45 min

A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.

May 21, 2009·23 min

The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.

May 22, 2009·42 min

Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé

May 24, 2009·46 min

The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

May 25, 2009·45 min

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

May 26, 2009·24 min

Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

May 27, 2009·46 min

The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

May 28, 2009·24 min

The team captain has the final say as to who should go.

May 29, 2009·42 min

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, 2009·46 min

John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

Jun 1, 2009·46 min

Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.

Jun 2, 2009·24 min

Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Jun 3, 2009·46 min

Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

Jun 4, 2009·24 min

The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Jun 5, 2009·45 min

Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.

Jun 7, 2009·46 min

Invention Test 5

Jun 8, 2009·46 min

Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.

Jun 9, 2009·23 min

Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Jun 10, 2009·45 min

Martini Club Team Challenge

Jun 11, 2009·24 min

The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

Jun 12, 2009·46 min

Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling

Jun 14, 2009·46 min

Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

Jun 15, 2009·46 min

Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.

Jun 16, 2009·24 min

Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

Jun 17, 2009·69 min

The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Jun 18, 2009·23 min

Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.

Jun 19, 2009·45 min

Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart

Jun 21, 2009·46 min

Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge

Jun 22, 2009·45 min

Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge

Jun 23, 2009·24 min

Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak

Jun 24, 2009·69 min

Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee.

Jun 25, 2009·24 min

Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry

Jun 26, 2009·45 min

Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones

Jun 28, 2009·46 min

Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme

Jun 29, 2009·46 min

The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges.

Jun 30, 2009·24 min

Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant

Jul 1, 2009·45 min

HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition

Jul 2, 2009·23 min

Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients

Jul 3, 2009·45 min

Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta

Jul 5, 2009·47 min

The contestants deliver some festive cheer.

Jul 6, 2009·47 min

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, 2009·24 min

Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson

Jul 8, 2009·48 min

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, 2009·23 min

Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry

Jul 10, 2009·46 min

Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon

Jul 12, 2009·49 min

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, 2009·47 min

Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry.

Jul 14, 2009·48 min

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, 2009·47 min

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, 2009·75 min

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, 2009·45 min

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, 2009·91 min

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.