This season is more exciting than ever with a surprise-filled journey that takes the contestants on the trip of a lifetime. Ramsay and the judges will serve as mentors to these skilled home chefs as they compete to claim the title of MasterChef and the $250,000 grand prize on MasterChef’s milestone 10th season.
Episode 1
The Epic 10th Season Auditions - Pt. 1
May 29, 2019
Thirty-six home cooks arrive with the intent of being placed in the Top 20, but the contestants must pass the audition rounds and impress the judges to earn the coveted apron; the contestants hope to earn a valuable "Judges' Pass."
Episode 2
Auditions - Pt. 2 / The Battle Round
Jun 5, 2019
Only eight aprons are left for the hopeful home cooks to earn so they can pass through the audition rounds, where they have less than 45 minutes to prepare their signature dish and leave the judges wanting for more before the Top 20 are chosen.
Episode 3
Gordon's Mystery Box
Jun 12, 2019
The Top 20 must quickly demonstrate their culinary expertise before they encounter their first mystery box challenge, where they must create a Ramsay-inspired dish, but only 18 home cooks can progress further in the competition.
Episode 4
10th Season Pool Party!
Jun 19, 2019
In two teams of nine cooks, the Top 18 prepare for a 10th anniversary-themed pool party by preparing food for 100 important guests that include former "MasterChef" winners and contestants, but only one team can earn immunity.
Episode 5
The Blind Chicken Show
Jun 20, 2019
The team who failed to impress the pool party guests are given only 45 minutes to completely break down a chicken and prepare it into a delectable dish, but one contestant will be forced to surrender their apron after the timer runs out.
Episode 6
Hot & Spicy
Jun 26, 2019
Model Alessandra Ambrosio offers input for the Top 17's next mystery box challenge, which includes an additional twist that throws some cooks off balance, but only 15 home cooks can be chosen to continue on to the next round.
Episode 7
Gordon Takes on a Tarte
Jun 27, 2019
The remaining home cooks face another elimination challenge in which they have 60 minutes to closely replicate the dish du jour, tarte Tatin that must be prepared with silky crème anglaise sauce, or risk surrendering their apron and going home.
Episode 8
Joe Takes a Risk
Jul 10, 2019
The top 16 cooks fight for immunity in a challenge to create an authentic three-course Italian meal.
Episode 9
Tag Team Tears & Tantrums
Jul 11, 2019
With two eliminations on the line, the pressure is on for the losing team in the tag-team challenge.
Episode 10
Gerron's Wedding
Jul 17, 2019
The home cooks split into two teams to prepare 45 meals for Gerron Hurt's wedding.
Episode 11
Backyard BBQ
Jul 18, 2019
The cooks have 60 minutes to present their best beef dish to the judges.
Episode 12
King of The Crabs
Jul 24, 2019
The top 13 must break down Alaskan king crabs; the contestants cook for chef Masaharu Morimoto.
Episode 13
Someone's Toast
Jul 25, 2019
Contestants must create a sweet dish and a savory dish from a surprise ingredient; an elimination.
Episode 14
Let Them Eat Cake
Jul 31, 2019
In under 75 minutes, the contestants must replicate a cake for the judges.
Episode 15
Small Dessert, Big Problems
Aug 1, 2019
Special guest judge Candace Nelson gives the home cooks 75 minutes to create one dozen macarons.
Episode 16
NASCAR Finish Line Feed
Aug 7, 2019
The top 10 contestants test their speed in a special team challenge at the Irwindale Speedway, where they have 75 minutes to cook for 101 race car crew members.
Episode 17
Box in a Box in a Box
Aug 8, 2019
The contestants face a mystery box challenge with more mystery ingredients than ever before.
Episode 18
Mind Blowing Food
Aug 14, 2019
The cooks are introduced to Grant Achatz, who shows the them the art of unconventional plating.
Episode 19
Pigging Out
Aug 15, 2019
The cooks produce a dish with their own version of homemade sausage in less than an hour.
Episode 20
One Pan Wonder
Aug 21, 2019
TV host Daphne Oz reveals the contents of the week's mystery box challenge to the top eight, leaving the contestants 60 minutes to create an elevated one-pan dish using the cast iron pan.
Episode 21
Family Reunion
Aug 28, 2019
Loved ones of the top seven watch the contestants make their favorite family-inspired dishes.
Episode 22
London Calling (1)
Sep 4, 2019
The top six chefs travel to London and must feed 36 diners; two chefs face elimination.
Episode 23
London Calling (2)
Sep 11, 2019
The top four chefs travel to the historic Hatfield House, where they must cook a venison dish.
Episode 24
The Finale (1)
Sep 18, 2019
Returning from their home towns after a whirlwind trip across the pond, the Top Three home cooks are ready to tackle their final dishes in hopes of crossing the finish line and coming out on top!
Episode 25
The Finale (2)
Sep 18, 2019
The finalists must execute a superior three-course meal for the judges. Only one will win the title of MASTERCHEF, an opportunity to learn hands-on in each of the judges’ restaurants and the $250,000 grand prize.