Episode
MasterChef: The Finale (1)
Overview
The remaining chefs compete for the trophy and the $250,000 prize with guest judge Joe Bastianich.
Details
- Series
- MasterChef
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 2017-09-20
Episode context
The Finale (1) is Episode 20 in Season 8 of MasterChef. It aired on 2017-09-20.
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