MasterChef Australia: Season 1

Episode 1: Sydney Sizzles 2009-04-27 | 45 min The auditions begin!

Episode 2: Audition 2 2009-04-28 | 47 min Brisbane and Perth Deliver.

Episode 3: Audition 3 2009-04-29 | 47 min Melbourne

Episode 4: Top 50 (1) - Taste Test 2009-04-30 | 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.

Episode 5: Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy 2009-05-01 | 25 min Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge

Episode 6: The Top 20 Revealed 2009-05-03 | 71 min The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed

Episode 7: 20 Ways with Chicken 2009-05-04 | 47 min The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge

Episode 8: Sam And The Sausage 2009-05-05 | 24 min Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel

Episode 9: Sushi Stress 2009-05-06 | 45 min Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge

Episode 10: The First Cut 2009-05-07 | 24 min Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate

Episode 11: Cooking With The Masters 2009-05-08 | 24 min Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse.

Episode 12: Rabbit Season 2009-05-10 | 47 min Invention Test 1 - Italian theme

Episode 13: The Tarte Tatin Test 2009-05-11 | 44 min Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test.

Episode 14: Brent vs Boetz 2009-05-12 | 24 min Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz

Episode 15: Banquet Wars 2009-05-13 | 46 min The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone.

Episode 16: A Blow for Brent 2009-05-14 | 23 min Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination

Episode 17: Class Is In 2009-05-15 | 42 min Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree.

Episode 18: Julia's Divine Dumplings 2009-05-17 | 46 min Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme

Episode 19: Attack of the Killer Squid 2009-05-18 | 46 min Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge.

Episode 20: Julia and the Duck 2009-05-19 | 24 min The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game.

Episode 21: Aisle Panic 2009-05-20 | 45 min A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz.

Episode 22: An Emotional Elimination 2009-05-21 | 23 min The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset.

Episode 23: Soufflés and Stir-fries 2009-05-22 | 42 min Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé

Episode 24: The Steaks are Raised 2009-05-24 | 46 min The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts.

Episode 25: Sweet Success 2009-05-25 | 45 min Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Episode 26: Chris vs Alex Herbert 2009-05-26 | 24 min Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert

Episode 27: Feeding Frenzy 2009-05-27 | 46 min The teams race to feed the hungry hordes.

Episode 28: Kate's Tough Decision 2009-05-28 | 24 min The team captain has the final say as to who should go.

Episode 29: The Perfect Chip 2009-05-29 | 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

Episode 30: Best of British 2009-05-31 | 46 min John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants.

Episode 31: Paella Pain 2009-06-01 | 46 min Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella.

Episode 32: Justine vs Guy Grossi 2009-06-02 | 24 min Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi

Episode 33: Fishy Business 2009-06-03 | 46 min Fresh Seafood Team Challenge

Episode 34: The Great Bait Debate 2009-06-04 | 24 min The blue team decides whether to send their captain home.

Episode 35: Lemon Goodness 2009-06-05 | 45 min Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes.

Episode 36: Double Trouble 2009-06-07 | 46 min Invention Test 5

Episode 37: Not So Sweet 2009-06-08 | 46 min Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche.

Episode 38: Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue 2009-06-09 | 23 min Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue

Episode 39: Canape Frenzy 2009-06-10 | 45 min Martini Club Team Challenge

Episode 40: And Then There Were Seven 2009-06-11 | 24 min The blue team say goodbye to another contestant.

Episode 41: Sweet Treats 2009-06-12 | 46 min Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling

Episode 42: Hits and Misses 2009-06-14 | 46 min Invention Test 6 - Two course meal

Episode 43: Terrine Trauma 2009-06-15 | 46 min Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine.

Episode 44: Justine vs Matt Moran 2009-06-16 | 24 min Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran

Episode 45: Here Comes the Bride 2009-06-17 | 69 min The contestants cater a wedding on water.

Episode 46: Grain Pain 2009-06-18 | 23 min Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone.

Episode 47: Cocktail Hour 2009-06-19 | 45 min Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart