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Season 3
Episode 18

Masterclass

May 20, 2011

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MasterChef Australia - S3 - E18

Tonight, Gary and George give the contestants a MasterClass on the art of cooking rabbit. Later, Gary whips up a modern take on the classic Shepherd's Pie.

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MasterChef Australia: Season 3 - 68 Episode s

3x1 - Cockatoo Island
May 1, 2011
Thousands applied, but only 50 lucky people made it to the first leg of MasterChef. An exciting start with a boat ride to Cockatoo Island and a massive Mystery Box Challenge awaiting them. Featuring the most popular supermarket ingredients, the Top 50 had to cook a dish to get them to the next round. The ten with the least impressive dishes would have to do an Adriano Zumbo challenge.
3x2 - Basic Skills Bootcamp
May 2, 2011
Day two of the MasterChef journey, and it’s a tough one – a Basic Skills Bootcamp with new judge, Matt Moran. The remaining 45 contestants go through three rounds which test their chip cutting, mayonnaise making, chicken break down skills. Five from each round will end up in the Elimination Challenge – making the perfect batch of scones in 45 minutes.
3x3 - The First Six
May 3, 2011
The remaining contestants cook off for the first 6 spots in the MasterChef Top 24. Contestants are given two hours to create a trio of desserts set by the guest chef, Maggie Beer.
3x4 - Go Fish
May 4, 2011
The bottom 10 contestants from Maggie Beer's challenge are faced with a choice - either go fishing and cook what you catch, or risk creating a dish with the mystery ingredient.
3x5 - Ultimate Desert Island Dish
May 5, 2011
With another six spots in the MasterChef top 24 up for grabs, the final 30 contestants cook with their five favourite ingredients to create what they believe is the ultimate desert island dish.
3x6 - Masterclass
May 6, 2011
In the first master class of the series, a few special contestants take a trip to the Barossa Valley to visit Maggie Beer in her home and to learn the secrets of the perfect pastry and roast chicken.
3x7 - Taste Test
May 8, 2011
There are two dozen contestants remaining and only 12 spots left in the top 24. The next challenge is a formidable taste test - identity the ingredients in Aria's signature dish, peking duck consomme.
3x8 - No Judges in Sight
May 9, 2011
As our Top 24 enter the MasterChef kitchen for the first time, they are surprised to see no judges. Only a few notice the clock has started ticking down. Has the first challenge already begun?
3x9 - Immunity Challenge
May 10, 2011
The winner of the first challenge will cook for immunity against apprentice chef, Alex Keen, who works under Allesandro Pavoni. Will a 10 minute headstart be enough to beat the best?
3x10 - Baking Team Challenge
May 11, 2011
The Top 24 are woken in the middle of the night and told to head to Sonoma Bakery where, in teams, they will be baking bread for five of Sydney's most illustrious restaurants.
3x11 - First Elimination
May 12, 2011
As the winning team from last night's challenge head off to their reward lunch, the losers trudge back to the MasterChef kitchen to face this season's first elimination.
3x12 - Masterclass
May 13, 2011
The lucky 23 contestants who survived the first elimination are treated to a scrumptious MasterClass. Tonight, George will teach them the secrets of his sweet bougatsa with poached figs.
3x13 - Mystery Box
May 15, 2011
Tonight, the Mystery Box delivers more than one surprise - not only are the contestants faced with an array of unusual food, they must create a dish using ALL of the ingredients!
3x14 - Pressure Test
May 16, 2011
The bottom three contestants from yesterday's Mystery Box challenge must face off in a Pressure Test. They have two hours to recreate their best version of the Cherry Bombe Alaska.
3x15 - Immunity Challenge
May 17, 2011
With an Immunity Pin up for grabs, guest chef, Colin Fassnidge, better bring his A-game because this season's MasterChef contestants aren't going down without a fight!
3x16 - Boys vs Girls Team Challenge
May 18, 2011
It's boys versus girls in today's epic Team Challenge! The two teams head to the Mean Fiddler Pub where they have to cook for 700 hungry revelers.
3x17 - Rapid Fire challenge
May 19, 2011
All eleven contestants of the losing team face elimination tonight. They must cook off in a Rapid Fire challenge over three rounds.
3x18 - Masterclass
May 20, 2011
Tonight, Gary and George give the contestants a MasterClass on the art of cooking rabbit. Later, Gary whips up a modern take on the classic Shepherd's Pie.
3x19 - Fused Challenge
May 22, 2011
Cooking in threes, the contestants are faced with a challenge that fuses the finest elements of both the Mystery Box and Invention Test by creating an outstanding dish using unknown ingredients.
3x20 - Pressure Test
May 23, 2011
Yesterday they were team mates, today the losing trio from Sunday's challenge compete head-to-head in a high-intensity Pressure Test. Two contestants will stay in the kitchen, one will be going home.
3x21 - Team Immunity Challenge
May 24, 2011
The winning trio from the Lucky Dip Invention Test face off against chef, Adam D'Sylva, from Melbourne restaurant, Coda, in the first team Immunity Challenge.
3x22 - Offsite Team Challenge
May 25, 2011
The task seems simple enough - make enough gelato and sausages for 500 Nippers on Cronulla Beach. But this is MasterChef Australia and nothing is ever as easy as it seems!
3x23 - Skills Race Elimination
May 26, 2011
The losing team from last night's Sausage Sizzle challenge face off as individuals in a Skills Race Elimination. Contestants must complete four pastry elements and create a beautiful finished dessert.
3x24 - Masterclass
May 27, 2011
In this MasterClass, Gary makes a hearty veal osso bucco with cannellini beans and George teaches the contestants how to cook snapper en papillote. Special guests include Donna Hay and Romeo Baudouin.
3x25 - Miner Challenge
May 29, 2011
The contestants head west where they are faced with one of the most daunting challenges in MasterChef history - cooking for 450 hungry gold miners in the heart of Western Australia.
3x26 - Double Immunity Invention Test
May 30, 2011
The winning team from Sunday night's challenge head to the Margaret River for a critical Invention Test. The prize on offer? A double immunity.
3x27 - Immunity Challenge
May 31, 2011
With an Immunity Pin up for grabs, guest chef Tony Howell, better watch his back because this week's challenger is ready to cook up a storm. Who will recreate the best seafood stew?
3x28 - Pantry Invention Test
June 1, 2011
The contestants return to the MasterChef kitchen to compete in an Invention Test with a twist - they must create a dish using only canned and frozen food.
3x29 - Fix That Dish Elimination
June 2, 2011
It's time to Fix That Dish. The bottom two contestants must bring a watery, unbalanced Massaman curry back to life to avoid elimination.
3x30 - Masterclass
June 3, 2011
In this MasterClass, George, Gary and Matt Moran take the contestants through a step-by-step guide to making the best summer pudding, a yummy curry and Matt's famous blue swimmer crab.
3x31 - Super Invention Test
June 5, 2011
Hola amigos! Tonight the contestants face a Super Invention Test with a Spanish theme. But what's the twist? After they carefully chose their ingredients, the judges drop a bombshell.
3x32 - Asian-inspired Pressure Test
June 6, 2011
The bottom three contestants from last night's Invention Test face off in an Asian-inspired Pressure Test where they are challenged to recreate a dessert by Dan Hong, Head Chef of Ms. G's in Sydney.
3x33 - Immunity Battle
June 7, 2011
Superstar Noredic chef, Thorsten Schmidt, arrives at the MasterChef Kitchen to battle it out with tonight's lucky contestant. Is the Immunity Pin within their grasp? Or will they be schooled by a pro?
3x34 - Gen X vs Y Team Challenge
June 8, 2011
Tonight the contestants are divided into teams? Gen X versus Gen Y! The younger chefs have the enthusiasm but with age comes wisdom. Who will impress special guest judge, Nigella Lawson?
3x35 - Weakest Link Elimination
June 9, 2011
As the winning team from last night are treated to a reward lunch at Tetsuya's, the losing team must don the dreaded black aprons and send their weakest links into the Elimination Challenge.
3x36 - Masterclass
June 10, 2011
In a very special MasterClass, two lucky contestants are sent to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for a private cooking lesson with legendary seafood king, Rick Stein.
3x37 - 8-course Feast
June 12, 2011
Tonight the remaining contestants invite 24 very special Qantas guests into the MasterChef restaurant for an 8-course feast based on Neil Perry's first class menu.
3x38 - Burger and Fries Elimination
June 13, 2011
What could make an elimination challenge even more intense? Having culinary legend, Heston Blumenthal, arrive at the MasterChef Kitchen to judge your burger and fries!
3x39 - Dessert Immunity
June 14, 2011
Sweet superstar, Darren Purchese, is Melbourne's answer to Adriano Zumbo, and tonight he is challenging our MasterChef contestant to replicate his own highly technical dessert.
3x40 - Team Challenge
June 15, 2011
Tonight the two teams need to cook a 6-course meal for 50 guests, while creating as little waste as possible. They will need to be creative as well as resourceful to win this challenge.
3x41 - Cook By Numbers Elimination
June 16, 2011
The losing team from the challenge battle it out to save their place in the competition. The contestants only have 15 minutes to complete the dish and they can only use three ingredients.
3x42 - Masterclass
June 17, 2011
The final 14 contestants attend MasterClass to learn the fine art of spotted dick with custard. Later, three lucky contestants have a private MasterClass with James Privett.
3x43 - Korean-inspired Invention Test
June 19, 2011
The remaining contestants compete in a Korean-inspired invention test to be judged by celebrity chef and Korean food aficionado David Chang.
3x44 - George's Mum
June 20, 2011
George's mum arrives in the Masterchef Kitchen to put the contestants through their paces. Mary Calombaris is a true Greek master. Her koupes, tzatziki and shamishi will be hard to replicate.
3x45 - Immunity Challenge
June 21, 2011
Guest chef, Vincent Gadan, is thrown a curve ball in the Immunity Challenge. A sweet treat whiz, will Vincent cope cooking a roast pork? Or will our MasterChef contestant win that illusive pin?
3x46 - Food Court Team Challenge
June 22, 2011
The contestants head to the newly-developed Westfield shopping centre food court in Sydney city to compete in another epic team challenge.
3x47 - Sweet and Savoury Elimination
June 23, 2011
The entire losing team from the challenge is up for elimination. The pressure is on as they create a series of sweet and savoury dishes in a limited time-frame. Who will be going home?
3x48 - Masterclass
June 24, 2011
Mary is back. George's mother returns to the kitchen to serve up a special moussaka masterclass. Christine Mansfield also makes an appearance to demonstrate how to create her satay spice paste.
3x49 - Matt Moran's Farm Challenge
June 26, 2011
The remaining 12 contestants have made it past the half way point, and what better way to celebrate than at Matt Moran's family farm in rural NSW.
3x50 - Retro Elimination
June 27, 2011
The axe falls on another contestant but not before they must serve up a '60s classic in the form of duck a l'orange.
3x51 - Immunity Battle
June 28, 2011
The winner of the Matt Moran farm challenge has their chance to win an immunity pin but they must face Merle, a home-style country baker who has won more than 1,000 awards for her baking.
3x52 - Dual Event Team Challenge
June 29, 2011
The blue team must serve up a three-course meal for 13 corporate VIP guests while the red team have to cater for 50 people at a 21st birthday cocktail party.
3x53 - Blind Taste Test Elimination
June 30, 2011
In the elimination challenge, the contestants are dressed in blindfolds for a taste test and then must cook only with the ingredients they guessed correctly.
3x54 - Masterclass
July 1, 2011
As a reward, contestants Ellie and Alana are given another culinary lesson in the company of the best chefs in New Zealand.
3x55 - Mystery Box, Invention Test
July 3, 2011
Tonight the contestants are faced with a sweet Mystery Box Challenge followed by a Middle Eastern inspired Invention Test. Guest chef Shane Delia will help the judges decide the best and worst dishes.
3x56 - Pressure Test
July 4, 2011
Have you ever cooked a Salt Crusted Guinea Fowl? No? Neither have our three contestants battling it out in tonight's Pressure Test Elimination Challenge. Who will impress? And who will be going home?
3x57 - Immunity Challenge
July 5, 2011
Alessandra Pavoni is back, and tonight he's cooking for the pride of his restaurant. After his apprentice chef lost to Hayden in a previous Immunity Challenge, Alessandro is determined to win.
3x58 - English and French Team Challenge
July 6, 2011
Tonight the battle lines are drawn across the English Channel as the two teams whip up an English and French culinary feast.
3x59 - The Basics Elimination
July 7, 2011
Every good chef must master the basics, and tonight's Elimination Challenge will surprise our contestants. Rice paper rolls and apple pie should be a piece of cake, right? Think again!
3x60 - Masterclass
July 8, 2011
Series 1 and 2 favourites, Alvin, Andre and Jimmy join Gary and George in the kitchen for another stellar MasterClass.
3x61 - New York City Challenge
July 10, 2011
This week the contestants head to the Big Apple, the City That Never Sleeps, the culinary heartland that is New York! Don't miss a second as the top eight cook up a storm in the world's most famous city!
3x62 - United Nations Challenge
July 11, 2011
The contestants have just three hours to prepare intricate dishes for 300 hundred guests at the United Nations. The dish with the least amount of votes sends its maker into an elimination.
3x63 - Immunity Challenge
July 12, 2011
Whoever cooks in the week’s Immunity Pin Challenge will do so against the spectacular backdrop of Central Park. Stepping up to the hot plate to try and spoil their fun will be guest chef Cesare Casella, while chef, author and restaurateur Lidia Bastianich guest judges the results.
3x64 - Super Challenge
July 13, 2011
A Super Challenge is on the cards, as the contestants arrive in Time Square to see the giant screens featuring familiar faces. For this Challenge they’ll need to use their powers of persuasion by talking their way into a NY restaurant, convincing a head chef to donate them a recipe, and then cooking the dishes in question at the Four Seasons Restaurant. David Chang returns to guest judge.
3x65 - Sylvia’s Restaurant Elimination Challenge
July 14, 2011
Those facing an Elimination Challenge will cook at the famous Sylvia’s restaurant in Harlem, with Matt Preston and Matt Moran deciding who’s safe, and who’s gone.
3x66 - NYC Masterclass
July 15, 2011
To end their once-in-a-lifetime week the contestants get to wind down by enjoying Matt Moran cooking some full-flavoured fare in a NY restaurant.
3x67 - Dalai Lama Challenge
July 17, 2011
The Masterchef contestants must cook for the one and only Dalai Lama! His Holiness has only two requests' the food must be vegetarian and it must come from the heart.
3x68 - Autumn Dessert Pressure Test
July 18, 2011
Pastry chef, Katrina Kanetani, sets tonight's Pressure Test. The bottom three contestants from last night's challenge must cook a fantastic Autumn Dessert platter in order to avoid elimination.

MasterChef Australia: All seasons

S0: Specials
3 Episode s
S1: Season 1
72 Episode s
S2: Season 2
84 Episode s
S3: Season 3
86 Episode s
S4: Season 4
70 Episode s
S5: Season 5
65 Episode s
S6: Season 6
60 Episode s
S7: Season 7
62 Episode s
S8: Season 8
63 Episode s
S9: Season 9
63 Episode s
S10: Season 10
61 Episode s
S11: Season 11
61 Episode s
S12: Season 12
61 Episode s
S13: Season 13
61 Episode s
S14: Fans & Favourites
62 Episode s
S15: Secrets & Surprises
50 Episode s
S16: Season 16
44 Episode s

3x1 - Cockatoo Island

3x2 - Basic Skills Bootcamp

3x3 - The First Six

3x4 - Go Fish

3x5 - Ultimate Desert Island Dish

3x6 - Masterclass

3x7 - Taste Test

3x8 - No Judges in Sight

3x9 - Immunity Challenge

3x10 - Baking Team Challenge

3x11 - First Elimination

3x12 - Masterclass

3x13 - Mystery Box

3x14 - Pressure Test

3x15 - Immunity Challenge

3x16 - Boys vs Girls Team Challenge

3x17 - Rapid Fire challenge

3x18 - Masterclass

3x19 - Fused Challenge

3x20 - Pressure Test

3x21 - Team Immunity Challenge

3x22 - Offsite Team Challenge

3x23 - Skills Race Elimination

3x24 - Masterclass

3x25 - Miner Challenge

3x26 - Double Immunity Invention Test

3x27 - Immunity Challenge

3x28 - Pantry Invention Test

3x29 - Fix That Dish Elimination

3x30 - Masterclass

3x31 - Super Invention Test

3x32 - Asian-inspired Pressure Test

3x33 - Immunity Battle

3x34 - Gen X vs Y Team Challenge

3x35 - Weakest Link Elimination

3x36 - Masterclass

3x37 - 8-course Feast

3x38 - Burger and Fries Elimination

3x39 - Dessert Immunity

3x40 - Team Challenge

3x41 - Cook By Numbers Elimination

3x42 - Masterclass

3x43 - Korean-inspired Invention Test

3x44 - George's Mum

3x45 - Immunity Challenge

3x46 - Food Court Team Challenge

3x47 - Sweet and Savoury Elimination

3x48 - Masterclass

3x49 - Matt Moran's Farm Challenge

3x50 - Retro Elimination

3x51 - Immunity Battle

3x52 - Dual Event Team Challenge

3x53 - Blind Taste Test Elimination

3x54 - Masterclass

3x55 - Mystery Box, Invention Test

3x56 - Pressure Test

3x57 - Immunity Challenge

3x58 - English and French Team Challenge

3x59 - The Basics Elimination

3x60 - Masterclass

3x61 - New York City Challenge

3x62 - United Nations Challenge

3x63 - Immunity Challenge

3x64 - Super Challenge

3x65 - Sylvia’s Restaurant Elimination Challenge

3x66 - NYC Masterclass

3x67 - Dalai Lama Challenge

3x68 - Autumn Dessert Pressure Test

S0: Specials

S1: Season 1

S2: Season 2

S3: Season 3

S4: Season 4

S5: Season 5

S6: Season 6

S7: Season 7

S8: Season 8

S9: Season 9

S10: Season 10

S11: Season 11