Season 1

01 Sydney Sizzles Episode 127th April 2009 The auditions begin! 02 Audition 2 Episode 228th April 2009 Brisbane and Perth Deliver. 03 Audition 3 Episode 329th April 2009 Melbourne 04 Top 50 (1) - Taste Test Episode 430th April 2009 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. 05 Top 50 (2) - Fish Market Frenzy Episode 51st May 2009 Two seafood dishes in two hours is the elimination challenge 06 The Top 20 Revealed Episode 63rd May 2009 The mystery box challenge gives the judges all the clues they need. Top 20 Revealed 07 20 Ways with Chicken Episode 74th May 2009 The contestants cook up a storm in the new MasterChef kitchen. Top 20 Cooking Challenge 08 Sam And The Sausage Episode 85th May 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge 1 - Manu Feildel 09 Sushi Stress Episode 96th May 2009 Sushi Restaurant Team Challenge 10 The First Cut Episode 107th May 2009 Team Elimination - Having lost the challenge, the blue team contemplated who to eliminate 11 Cooking With The Masters Episode 118th May 2009 Masterclass 1 - Cooking with the masters - Lamb Rack with Pomme Puree, Pain Perdu with Chocolate Mousse. 12 Rabbit Season Episode 1210th May 2009 Invention Test 1 - Italian theme 13 The Tarte Tatin Test Episode 1311th May 2009 Pressure Test Elimination - Julie, Aaron and Linda landed in the Bottom 3 for their disasters in the invention test. 14 Brent vs Boetz Episode 1412th May 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge 2 - Martin Boetz 15 Banquet Wars Episode 1513th May 2009 The teams each prepare a feast for guest judge, Curtis Stone. 16 A Blow for Brent Episode 1614th May 2009 Team Elimination - The Blue Team, headed by Brent, faced elimination 17 Class Is In Episode 1715th May 2009 Masterclass 2 - Class is in - Poached Egg Salad with Tomato Tea (consume), Roast Saddle of Rabbit with White Bean Puree. 18 Julia's Divine Dumplings Episode 1817th May 2009 Invention Test 2 - Chinese theme 19 Attack of the Killer Squid Episode 1918th May 2009 Pressure Test Elimination - Michelle, Sam and Kate had to cook squid in their challenge. 20 Julia and the Duck Episode 2019th May 2009 The MasterChef contestant takes on the celebrity chef at his own game. 21 Aisle Panic Episode 2120th May 2009 A three course meal for three food critics has the contestants in a tizz. 22 An Emotional Elimination Episode 2221st May 2009 The blue team’s decision leaves more than one contestant upset. 23 Soufflés and Stir-fries Episode 2322nd May 2009 Masterclass 3 - Soufflés and stir-fries - Chilli and Fennel Squid, Chinese Mushroom Stir-fry with Tofu, Chocolate and Jaffa Soufflé 24 The Steaks are Raised Episode 2424th May 2009 The contestants impress the judges with their challenge efforts. 25 Sweet Success Episode 2525th May 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert 26 Chris vs Alex Herbert Episode 2626th May 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge 4 - Alex Herbert 27 Feeding Frenzy Episode 2727th May 2009 The teams race to feed the hungry hordes. 28 Kate's Tough Decision Episode 2828th May 2009 The team captain has the final say as to who should go. 29 The Perfect Chip Episode 2929th May 2009 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 30 Best of British Episode 3031st May 2009 John Torode from the UK MasterChef rates the contestants. 31 Paella Pain Episode 311st June 2009 Pressure Test Elimination - Aaron, Sandra and Julie faced elimination and had to make paella. 32 Justine vs Guy Grossi Episode 322nd June 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge 5 - Guy Grossi 33 Fishy Business Episode 333rd June 2009 Fresh Seafood Team Challenge 34 The Great Bait Debate Episode 344th June 2009 The blue team decides whether to send their captain home. 35 Lemon Goodness Episode 355th June 2009 Masterclass 5 - Lemon Goodness - Lobster Bisque, Tuscan Vegetable Soup, Roast Chicken with Buttery Potatoes, Lemon Diva cupcakes. 36 Double Trouble Episode 367th June 2009 Invention Test 5 37 Not So Sweet Episode 378th June 2009 Pressure Test Elimination - Tom, Poh, Chris and Julie had to make Croquembouche. 38 Lucas vs Ben O’Donoghue Episode 389th June 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge 6 with Ben O'Donoghue 39 Canape Frenzy Episode 3910th June 2009 Martini Club Team Challenge 40 And Then There Were Seven Episode 4011th June 2009 The blue team say goodbye to another contestant. 41 Sweet Treats Episode 4112th June 2009 Masterclass 6 - Sweet treats - Fetta Blini with Smoked Beetroot, John Dory on the Bone with Vvegetables, Coffee éclairs with Vanilla Cream Filling 42 Hits and Misses Episode 4214th June 2009 Invention Test 6 - Two course meal 43 Terrine Trauma Episode 4315th June 2009 Pressure Test Elimination - Geni, Poh and Andre were in the bottom three and had to make salmon terrine. 44 Justine vs Matt Moran Episode 4416th June 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge 7 - Matt Moran 45 Here Comes the Bride Episode 4517th June 2009 The contestants cater a wedding on water. 46 Grain Pain Episode 4618th June 2009 Taste Test Elimination - Poh and Sam named ingredients in a pot of minestrone. 47 Cocktail Hour Episode 4719th June 2009 Masterclass 7 - Cocktail hour - Kingfish Skewers with Zucchini Salad, Piña Colada, Prawn Saganaki, Raspberry Tart 48 Hello Hong Kong! Episode 4821st June 2009 Hong Kong - Arrival/Dim Sum Challenge 49 Old Faces Return Episode 4922nd June 2009 Hong Kong - High Tea/Rainbow Fish Challenge 50 Truffletastic! Episode 5023rd June 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge 8 - Tam Kin Pak 51 Battle of the Sexes Episode 5124th June 2009 Hong Kong - Mystery Steamer Challenge and Super Challengee. 52 Sweet and Sour Episode 5225th June 2009 Pressure Test Elimination - Justine and Julie landed in the bottom 2 and had to make a sweet and sour duck stir fry 53 Show and Tell Episode 5326th June 2009 Masterclass 8 - Fried Rice, Hot Salami Pizza, Seared Scallops with Braised Pork Belly, Lemon and Date Scones 54 Love is in the Air Episode 5428th June 2009 Invention Test 7 - Three course meal, 'Romance' theme 55 Vision Quest Episode 5529th June 2009 The contestants cook their dream menu for the judges. 56 Andre vs Emmanuel Stroobant Episode 5630th June 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge 9 - Emmanuel Stroobant 57 All at Sea Episode 571st July 2009 HMAS Kanimbla Challenge - Poh, Justine and Tom returned to the competition 58 Thyme Out Episode 582nd July 2009 Taste Test Elimination - Tom and Sam had to guess ingredients 59 Shanks and Soufflés Episode 593rd July 2009 Masterclass 9 - Crepes Suzette, Twice Baked Cheese Souffle, Braised Lamb Shanks, Open Beef Kofta 60 Christmas in July Episode 605th July 2009 The contestants deliver some festive cheer. 61 Macaroon Madness Episode 616th July 2009 Pressure Test Elimination - Sam, Poh, Chris and Andre had to cook a combination of panna cotta, passionfruit emulsion ("passionfruit slick") and filled macaroon biscuits. 62 Julie vs Adrian Richardson Episode 627th July 2009 Celebrity Chef Challenge 10 - Adrian Richardson 63 Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Episode 638th July 2009 Matt Preston's Formal Dinner Challenge - The contestants had to cook for a dinner party hosted by Matt Preston for four leaders of the Australian food industry, Armando Percuoco, Margaret Fulton, Jacques Reymond and Cheong Liew. The five of them assessed the contestants' dishes, with the two worst performers being nominated for elimination 64 Taste Test Episode 649th July 2009 Taste Test Elimination - Andre and Chris, had to guess ingredients in a pot of Sri Lankan curry 65 Winter Warmers Episode 6510th July 2009 Master Class 10 - Pork and Fennel Sausages with Baked Beans, Roast Salmon and Artichokes with Red Wine Sauce, Chocolate Cigar with Sabayon 66 Finals Fever Episode 6612th July 2009 Invention Test 9 - In the first challenge of the Finals Week, the contestants were asked to cook a meal under ten dollars using ingredients bought from the pantry that was converted into a supermarket 67 Pie Wars Episode 6713th July 2009 Elimination Challenge 1 - The contestants had to make two pies - one sweet and one savoury, making their own pastry. 68 Poh's Advantage Episode 6814th July 2009 Elimination Challenge 2 - As Poh had won the pie challenge she designated Malaysian as the theme and picked coconut cream and ling fish for the core ingredients. The contestants had 90 minutes to make two courses. 69 No Piece of Cake Episode 6915th July 2009 Elimination Challenge 3 - The third elimination challenge emulated the pressure test challenge where the contestants had to make a several layered 'Chocolate Mousse' cake. 70 And Then There Were Two Episode 7016th July 2009 Elimination Challenge 4 - The final elimination round before the final saw the contestants cooking the dishes they would include in self-authored recipe books with cookbook writer Donna Hay acting as the guest judge 71 The Tables Are Turned Episode 7117th July 2009 Masterclass Reunion - The Top 20 contestants were reunited in the final Masterclass and revealed what they have been up to since leaving the show. Poh and Julie also challenged George and Gary to a Mystery Box Challenge. 72 The Grand Finale Episode 7219th July 2009 Finale Night - Poh and Julie competed against each other in three rounds consisting of a Taste Test, an Invention Test and a Pressure Test. Points would be earned for each test, with the winner decided based on the final tally after the three tests.