Season 3 (2011)

Cockatoo Island
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May 1, 2011 • 1h 15m

Thousands applied, but only 50 lucky people made it to the first leg of MasterChef. An exciting start with a boat ride to Cockatoo...Read more

Basic Skills Bootcamp
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May 2, 2011 • 1h 15m

Day two of the MasterChef journey, and it’s a tough one – a Basic Skills Bootcamp with new judge, Matt Moran. The remaining 45 con...Read more

The First Six
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May 3, 2011 • 1h 15m

The remaining contestants cook off for the first 6 spots in the MasterChef Top 24. Contestants are given two hours to create a tri...Read more

Go Fish
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May 4, 2011 • 1h 15m

The bottom 10 contestants from Maggie Beer's challenge are faced with a choice - either go fishing and cook what you catch, or ris...Read more

Ultimate Desert Island Dish
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May 5, 2011 • 1h 15m

With another six spots in the MasterChef top 24 up for grabs, the final 30 contestants cook with their five favourite ingredients ...Read more

Masterclass
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May 6, 2011 • 1h 15m

In the first master class of the series, a few special contestants take a trip to the Barossa Valley to visit Maggie Beer in her h...Read more

Taste Test
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May 8, 2011 • 1h 15m

There are two dozen contestants remaining and only 12 spots left in the top 24. The next challenge is a formidable taste test - id...Read more

No Judges in Sight
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May 9, 2011 • 1h 15m

As our Top 24 enter the MasterChef kitchen for the first time, they are surprised to see no judges. Only a few notice the clock ha...Read more

Immunity Challenge
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May 10, 2011 • 1h 15m

The winner of the first challenge will cook for immunity against apprentice chef, Alex Keen, who works under Allesandro Pavoni. Wi...Read more

Baking Team Challenge
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May 11, 2011 • 1h 15m

The Top 24 are woken in the middle of the night and told to head to Sonoma Bakery where, in teams, they will be baking bread for f...Read more

First Elimination
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May 12, 2011 • 1h 15m

As the winning team from last night's challenge head off to their reward lunch, the losers trudge back to the MasterChef kitchen t...Read more

Masterclass
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May 13, 2011 • 1h 15m

The lucky 23 contestants who survived the first elimination are treated to a scrumptious MasterClass. Tonight, George will teach t...Read more

Mystery Box
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May 15, 2011 • 1h 15m

Tonight, the Mystery Box delivers more than one surprise - not only are the contestants faced with an array of unusual food, they ...Read more

Pressure Test
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May 16, 2011 • 1h 15m

The bottom three contestants from yesterday's Mystery Box challenge must face off in a Pressure Test. They have two hours to recre...Read more

Immunity Challenge
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May 17, 2011 • 1h 15m

With an Immunity Pin up for grabs, guest chef, Colin Fassnidge, better bring his A-game because this season's MasterChef contestan...Read more

Boys vs Girls Team Challenge
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May 18, 2011 • 1h 15m

It's boys versus girls in today's epic Team Challenge! The two teams head to the Mean Fiddler Pub where they have to cook for 700 hungry revelers.

Rapid Fire challenge
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May 19, 2011 • 1h 15m

All eleven contestants of the losing team face elimination tonight. They must cook off in a Rapid Fire challenge over three rounds.

Masterclass
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May 20, 2011 • 1h 15m

Tonight, Gary and George give the contestants a MasterClass on the art of cooking rabbit. Later, Gary whips up a modern take on th...Read more

Fused Challenge
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May 22, 2011 • 1h 15m

Cooking in threes, the contestants are faced with a challenge that fuses the finest elements of both the Mystery Box and Invention...Read more

Pressure Test
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May 23, 2011 • 1h 15m

Yesterday they were team mates, today the losing trio from Sunday's challenge compete head-to-head in a high-intensity Pressure Te...Read more

Team Immunity Challenge
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May 24, 2011 • 1h 15m

The winning trio from the Lucky Dip Invention Test face off against chef, Adam D'Sylva, from Melbourne restaurant, Coda, in the fi...Read more

Offsite Team Challenge
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May 25, 2011 • 1h 15m

The task seems simple enough - make enough gelato and sausages for 500 Nippers on Cronulla Beach. But this is MasterChef Australia...Read more

Skills Race Elimination
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May 26, 2011 • 1h 15m

The losing team from last night's Sausage Sizzle challenge face off as individuals in a Skills Race Elimination. Contestants must ...Read more

Masterclass
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May 27, 2011 • 1h 15m

In this MasterClass, Gary makes a hearty veal osso bucco with cannellini beans and George teaches the contestants how to cook snap...Read more

Miner Challenge
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May 29, 2011 • 1h 15m

The contestants head west where they are faced with one of the most daunting challenges in MasterChef history - cooking for 450 hu...Read more

Double Immunity Invention Test
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May 30, 2011 • 1h 15m

The winning team from Sunday night's challenge head to the Margaret River for a critical Invention Test. The prize on offer? A double immunity.

Immunity Challenge
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May 31, 2011 • 1h 15m

With an Immunity Pin up for grabs, guest chef Tony Howell, better watch his back because this week's challenger is ready to cook u...Read more

Pantry Invention Test
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June 1, 2011 • 1h 15m

The contestants return to the MasterChef kitchen to compete in an Invention Test with a twist - they must create a dish using only...Read more

Fix That Dish Elimination
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June 2, 2011 • 1h 15m

It's time to Fix That Dish. The bottom two contestants must bring a watery, unbalanced Massaman curry back to life to avoid elimination.

Masterclass
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June 3, 2011 • 1h 15m

In this MasterClass, George, Gary and Matt Moran take the contestants through a step-by-step guide to making the best summer puddi...Read more

Super Invention Test
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June 5, 2011 • 1h 15m

Hola amigos! Tonight the contestants face a Super Invention Test with a Spanish theme. But what's the twist? After they carefully ...Read more

Asian-inspired Pressure Test
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June 6, 2011 • 1h 15m

The bottom three contestants from last night's Invention Test face off in an Asian-inspired Pressure Test where they are challenge...Read more

Immunity Battle
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June 7, 2011 • 1h 15m

Superstar Noredic chef, Thorsten Schmidt, arrives at the MasterChef Kitchen to battle it out with tonight's lucky contestant. Is t...Read more

Gen X vs Y Team Challenge
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June 8, 2011 • 1h 15m

Tonight the contestants are divided into teams? Gen X versus Gen Y! The younger chefs have the enthusiasm but with age comes wisdo...Read more

Weakest Link Elimination
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June 9, 2011 • 1h 15m

As the winning team from last night are treated to a reward lunch at Tetsuya's, the losing team must don the dreaded black aprons ...Read more

Masterclass
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June 10, 2011 • 1h 15m

In a very special MasterClass, two lucky contestants are sent to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a private cooking lesson with legenda...Read more

8-course Feast
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June 12, 2011 • 1h 15m

Tonight the remaining contestants invite 24 very special Qantas guests into the MasterChef restaurant for an 8-course feast based ...Read more

Burger and Fries Elimination
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June 13, 2011 • 1h 15m

What could make an elimination challenge even more intense? Having culinary legend, Heston Blumenthal, arrive at the MasterChef Ki...Read more

Dessert Immunity
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June 14, 2011 • 1h 15m

Sweet superstar, Darren Purchese, is Melbourne's answer to Adriano Zumbo, and tonight he is challenging our MasterChef contestant ...Read more

Team Challenge
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June 15, 2011 • 1h 15m

Tonight the two teams need to cook a 6-course meal for 50 guests, while creating as little waste as possible. They will need to be...Read more

Cook By Numbers Elimination
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June 16, 2011 • 1h 15m

The losing team from the challenge battle it out to save their place in the competition. The contestants only have 15 minutes to c...Read more

Masterclass
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June 17, 2011 • 1h 15m

The final 14 contestants attend MasterClass to learn the fine art of spotted dick with custard. Later, three lucky contestants hav...Read more

Korean-inspired Invention Test
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June 19, 2011 • 1h 15m

The remaining contestants compete in a Korean-inspired invention test to be judged by celebrity chef and Korean food aficionado David Chang.

George's Mum
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June 20, 2011 • 1h 15m

George's mum arrives in the Masterchef Kitchen to put the contestants through their paces. Mary Calombaris is a true Greek master....Read more

Immunity Challenge
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June 21, 2011 • 1h 15m

Guest chef, Vincent Gadan, is thrown a curve ball in the Immunity Challenge. A sweet treat whiz, will Vincent cope cooking a roast...Read more

Food Court Team Challenge
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June 22, 2011 • 1h 15m

The contestants head to the newly-developed Westfield shopping centre food court in Sydney city to compete in another epic team challenge.

Sweet and Savoury Elimination
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June 23, 2011 • 1h 15m

The entire losing team from the challenge is up for elimination. The pressure is on as they create a series of sweet and savoury d...Read more

Masterclass
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June 24, 2011 • 1h 15m

Mary is back. George's mother returns to the kitchen to serve up a special moussaka masterclass. Christine Mansfield also makes an...Read more

Matt Moran's Farm Challenge
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June 26, 2011 • 1h 15m

The remaining 12 contestants have made it past the half way point, and what better way to celebrate than at Matt Moran's family farm in rural NSW.

Retro Elimination
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June 27, 2011 • 1h 15m

The axe falls on another contestant but not before they must serve up a '60s classic in the form of duck a l'orange.

Immunity Battle
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June 28, 2011 • 1h 15m

The winner of the Matt Moran farm challenge has their chance to win an immunity pin but they must face Merle, a home-style country...Read more

Dual Event Team Challenge
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June 29, 2011 • 1h 15m

The blue team must serve up a three-course meal for 13 corporate VIP guests while the red team have to cater for 50 people at a 21...Read more

Blind Taste Test Elimination
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June 30, 2011 • 1h 15m

In the elimination challenge, the contestants are dressed in blindfolds for a taste test and then must cook only with the ingredie...Read more

Masterclass
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July 1, 2011 • 1h 15m

As a reward, contestants Ellie and Alana are given another culinary lesson in the company of the best chefs in New Zealand.

Mystery Box, Invention Test
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July 3, 2011 • 1h 15m

Tonight the contestants are faced with a sweet Mystery Box Challenge followed by a Middle Eastern inspired Invention Test. Guest c...Read more

Pressure Test
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July 4, 2011 • 1h 15m

Have you ever cooked a Salt Crusted Guinea Fowl? No? Neither have our three contestants battling it out in tonight's Pressure Test...Read more

Immunity Challenge
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July 5, 2011 • 1h 15m

Alessandra Pavoni is back, and tonight he's cooking for the pride of his restaurant. After his apprentice chef lost to Hayden in a...Read more

English and French Team Challenge
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July 6, 2011 • 1h 15m

Tonight the battle lines are drawn across the English Channel as the two teams whip up an English and French culinary feast.

The Basics Elimination
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July 7, 2011 • 1h 15m

Every good chef must master the basics, and tonight's Elimination Challenge will surprise our contestants. Rice paper rolls and ap...Read more

Masterclass
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July 8, 2011 • 1h 15m

Series 1 and 2 favourites, Alvin, Andre and Jimmy join Gary and George in the kitchen for another stellar MasterClass.

New York City Challenge
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July 10, 2011 • 1h 15m

This week the contestants head to the Big Apple, the City That Never Sleeps, the culinary heartland that is New York! Don't miss a...Read more

United Nations Challenge
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July 11, 2011 • 1h 15m

The contestants have just three hours to prepare intricate dishes for 300 hundred guests at the United Nations. The dish with the ...Read more

Immunity Challenge
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July 12, 2011 • 1h 15m

Whoever cooks in the week’s Immunity Pin Challenge will do so against the spectacular backdrop of Central Park. Stepping up to the...Read more

Super Challenge
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July 13, 2011 • 1h 15m

A Super Challenge is on the cards, as the contestants arrive in Time Square to see the giant screens featuring familiar faces. For...Read more

Sylvia’s Restaurant Elimination Challenge
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July 14, 2011 • 1h 15m

Those facing an Elimination Challenge will cook at the famous Sylvia’s restaurant in Harlem, with Matt Preston and Matt Moran deci...Read more

NYC Masterclass
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July 15, 2011 • 1h 15m

To end their once-in-a-lifetime week the contestants get to wind down by enjoying Matt Moran cooking some full-flavoured fare in a NY restaurant.

Dalai Lama Challenge
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July 17, 2011 • 1h 15m

The Masterchef contestants must cook for the one and only Dalai Lama! His Holiness has only two requests' the food must be vegetar...Read more

Autumn Dessert Pressure Test
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July 18, 2011 • 1h 15m

Pastry chef, Katrina Kanetani, sets tonight's Pressure Test. The bottom three contestants from last night's challenge must cook a ...Read more

Immunity Challenge
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July 19, 2011 • 1h 15m

Can a current contestant out-cook a former Masterchef champion? Find out as Eamon Sullivan returns to stand between the winner of ...Read more

Qantas First Class Challenge
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July 20, 2011 • 1h 15m

In the last team challenge of the season, the contestants head to the Qantas First Class Lounge at Sydney airport where they must ...Read more

What You've Learned So Far Elimination
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July 21, 2011 • 1h 15m

Tonight three contestants are asked to cook a dish that showcases what they have learnt in the competition so far. It will be an e...Read more

Masterclass
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July 22, 2011 • 1h 15m

Gary and George host another delicious MasterClass tonight. With plenty of fine food to tempt your tastebuds, they will have you i...Read more

Mystery Box
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July 24, 2011 • 1h 15m

The contestants get to choose what ingredients will go into their fellow chef's Mystery Boxes. Will they be cruel or kind?

Family Visit
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July 25, 2011 • 1h 15m

After months away from their loved ones, the remaining five contestants receive an emotional visit from their families.

Three Course Immunity
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July 26, 2011 • 1h 15m

In the last Immunity Challenge of the season, Teage Ezard from Ginger Boy and Ezards in Melbourne challenges the lucky contestant ...Read more

Uninvited Guest Challenge
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July 27, 2011 • 1h 15m

George arrives unannounced at the Masterchef house and asks the contestants to whip up a meal for him and his three mates Colin Fa...Read more

Elimination Challenge
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July 28, 2011 • 1h 15m

The top five battle it out to secure a place in the season final. In this Elimination Challenge, the contestants must fix the wors...Read more

Christmas in July Masterclass
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July 29, 2011 • 1h 15m

It's Christmas in July in the Masterchef kitchen as Gary cooks beef short rib and dykon radish, while George serves up some mouth-watering scampi.

Cook Book Challenge
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July 31, 2011 • 1h 15m

Writing their own cook book would be a dream come true for each of our final four? but how hard can it be? Tonight guest judge Cur...Read more

Chicken Terrine Pressure Test
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August 1, 2011 • 1h 15m

Tonight's Pressure Test requires the final four to recreate Maggie Beer's chicken terrine. One lucky contestant will get a sneak p...Read more

Food Autobiography Challenge
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August 2, 2011 • 1h 15m

Looking back at their own personal experiences, the contestants are challenged to create a food autobiography of their lives so far.

Sydney's Finest Challenge
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August 3, 2011 • 1h 15m

Tonight the contestants have the privilege of cooking at one of Sydney's three finest restaurants Marque, Est and Quay. The lucky ...Read more

Final Elimination Challenge
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August 4, 2011 • 1h 15m

The bottom two contestants from yesterday's challenge battle it out for the last spot in the finale. What elaborate, mind-boggling...Read more

Reunion Masterclass
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August 5, 2011 • 1h 15m

For the final Masterclass of the year both finalists enjoyed private tutorials with top chefs: Kate with Shaun Pressland and Micha...Read more

Grand Finale - Part One
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August 7, 2011 • 1h 15m

Kate and Michael arrived at the MasterChef kitchen for the final time and were told the format of finale: it would be fought over ...Read more

Masterchef Australia 2011 Winner Revealed
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August 7, 2011 • 1h 15m

Kate is declared the winner, scoring a total of 87 points over Michael's 82. Kate wins $100,000 in cash, a culinary scholarship an...Read more