The cooks must prove that they have mastered basic kitchen techniques; the judges reveal which cooks have made it into the top 14.

Masterchef (US) Season 1 Episodes...

• s01e01 - Auditions #1
• s01e02 - Auditions #2
• s01e03 - Top 40 Chefs Revealed
• s01e04 - 14 Chefs Compete (1)
• s01e05 - 14 Chefs Compete (2)
• s01e06 - 11 Chefs Compete (1)
• s01e07 - 11 Chefs Compete (2)
• s01e08 - 9 Chefs Compete (1)
• s01e09 - 9 Chefs Compete (2)
• s01e10 - 6 Chefs Compete (1)
• s01e11 - 6 Chefs Compete (2)
• s01e12 - Winner Revealed Part 1 of 2
• s01e13 - Winner Revealed Part 2 of 2

Masterchef (US) Show Summary

MasterChef is based on the British BBC series MasterChef. The competition takes place in the MasterChef soundstage located in Los Angeles, CA which includes a large kitchen area with several cooking stations which is overlooked by a balcony, a well-stocked pantry, a freezer/fridge area and a fine-dining restaurant/seating dining area room used for certain challenges.

"MasterChef" is a show that celebrates great people who make great food. The show will give contestants the opportunity to develop their cooking skills while being encouraged, mentored and celebrated by the industry's best!