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MasterChef
Food · 2010 · Rated 6.8/10
Last aired: S16 E18, Finale Part 2 · 2026-09-16
Three celebrated food experts put the latest group of contestants through a series of challenging elimination rounds and turn one home cook into a culinary master.
Season 16
E1
Auditions Day 1 (Europe)
2026-04-15 · 60 min
Eight home cooks kick off the audition rounds inspired by Europe, as flavors and traditions from across the continent take center stage.
E2
Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific)
2026-04-22 · 60 min
Eight home cooks compete to represent their heritage from the Asia-Pacific region in the audition battles.
E3
Auditions Day 3 (Africa)
2026-04-29 · 60 min
The audition rounds continue with eight new home cooks facing off for a chance to represent Africa.
E4
Auditions Day 4 (The Americas)
2026-05-06 · 60 min
It's the last round of auditions, and home cooks from the Americas vie for a chance to earn a white apron.
E5
Game Day Gourmet
2026-05-13 · 60 min
Standout home cooks from the audition rounds face off in a World Cup-inspired challenge to create elevated versions of classic stadium foods infused with their own cultural flair.
E6
Eggs Benedict
2026-05-20 · 60 min
Each contestant must let their culture shine by creating a unique take on eggs Benedict; a second immunity pin is on the line; one team is saddled with a major disadvantage that could cost them everything.
E7
Team Pitch to Plate
2026-05-27 · 60 min
In the season's first team challenge, chefs compete to see who will make the starting lineup, trading in their mystery ingredients for a chance to score big; coach Mauricio Pochettino makes a guest appearance.
E8
World Cup Cookoff
2026-06-03 · 60 min
The kitchen is transformed into a backyard barbecue, where the cooks must step up and prove that they can take their country's game time cravings to the next level.
E9
Bitter Sweet Mystery Box
2026-07-15 · 60 min
The home cooks must create chocolate confections inspired by their heritage.
E10
Wheel of Fusion
2026-07-22 · 62 min
The top 14 home cooks must work with unfamiliar ingredients and techniques to create a successful fusion dish; as the judges sample their way around the world, only one team will come out on top and earn an immunity pin.
E11
Royal Wedding
2026-07-29 · 62 min
The Top 12 home cooks head to a grand castle to cater the MasterChef Royal Wedding of Season 15 winners Jesse and Jessica. With 50 guests deciding their fate, the teams must deliver a feast worthy of the crown. In the end, not every fairytale gets a happy ending as one team finds themselves at risk of elimination.
E12
Global Feed
2026-08-05 · 62 min
Celebrity chef, social media icon, and past MasterChef contestant Nick DiGiovanni joins as a special guest to test the chefs' ability to turn their cultural roots into the next viral food sensation. With an exciting collaboration opportunity with DiGiovanni on the line, the contestants must strike the perfect balance between authenticity and social media appeal.
E13
Tag Team
2026-08-12 · 62 min
The remaining home cooks compete in pairs as they race to recreate dishes inspired by the judges' most cherished culinary memories; in the end, one team's journey comes to an end with a double elimination.
E14
The Wall
2026-08-19 · 62 min
Separated by an eight-foot barrier, the home cooks must partner up and rely solely on communication to create identical dishes; a double elimination.
E15
Restaurant Takeover
2026-08-26 · 62 min
Tonight, the Top 6 home cooks are split into teams to put their skills to the ultimate test and take over Cluny Bistro for a packed dinner service in the Restaurant Takeover challenge. The MasterChef kitchen has prepared them for this moment, but running a real restaurant leaves no room for error. By the end of the night, one cook will not survive the dinner rush.
E16
Keeping Up With Gordon and Tiffany
2026-09-02 · 60 min
Tonight, the top five home cooks battle for a place in the finale by keeping up with Chefs Gordon Ramsay and Tiffany Derry as they recreate their signature dishes in real time. Falling behind isn't an option as only three cooks will advance.
E17
Finale Part 1
2026-09-09 · 60 min
The top three home cooks face their biggest challenge yet in the MasterChef Grand Finale. With friends, family, and a packed audience cheering them on, and the judges watching every move, the finalists must deliver the performance of their lives. Tasked with creating an exceptional three-course menu inspired by their roots, every plate must meet the judges' exacting standards as they compete for the coveted title of America's MasterChef, and the $250,000 grand prize.
E18
Finale Part 2
2026-09-16 · 62 min
The MasterChef finale continues as the finalists present dishes inspired by their journeys through the Global Gauntlet, showcasing the culinary skills and perspectives that brought them to this moment. With the competition nearing an end, every detail matters as they craft their most remarkable dishes in a final bid to impress the judges.
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