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Top 50 Mystery Box

May 7, 2012

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MasterChef Australia - S4 - E2

The top 50 amateur cooks will compete in the first Mystery Box challenge of the season; the judges select the top 12 who then have the opportunity to cook off in a nail-biting challenge.

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MasterChef Australia: Season 4 - 52 Episode s

4x1 - The Journey Continues
May 6, 2012
The personality is on the plate and the food is the star of the show. Network Ten's smash hit series MasterChef returns tonight and promises to excite, thrill and entertain like never before!
4x2 - Top 50 Mystery Box
May 7, 2012
The top 50 amateur cooks will compete in the first Mystery Box challenge of the season; the judges select the top 12 who then have the opportunity to cook off in a nail-biting challenge.
4x3 - Mornington Peninsula Farms
May 8, 2012
The top 12 contestants from last night's Mystery Box are divided into pairs to forage for their own ingredients at various farms in Mornington Peninsula to cook a sweet or savoury dish.
4x4 - Knife Skills
May 9, 2012
MasterChef mentor Matt Moran arrives at the Royal Exhibition Building to put the contestants through their knife skills paces. They must fillet, pin bone and cook a beautiful piece of salmon.
4x5 - Sweet Pressure Test
May 10, 2012
Thirty three contestants compete in a Sweet Pressure Test created by superstar chef Shannon Bennett. With six more aprons up for grabs, his Peach Melba dessert is a challenge to say the least!
4x6 - Masterclass
May 11, 2012
The top 18 contestants head to Daylesford for a MasterClass. Later, Matt Moran and George teach the contestants some classic French cooking techniques.
4x7 - French Pressure Test
May 13, 2012
After a long week of hard fought challenges the remaining twelve contestants compete in a French Pressure test to claim the last remaining spots in the Top 24. But whose dish will earn them an apron?
4x8 - Mystery Box
May 14, 2012
Arriving at the MasterChef kitchen, the top 24 quickly learn it's 'Mystery Box' time! They raise the lid but it's not food that they find.
4x9 - Beat the Chef!
May 15, 2012
The Immunity Challenge sees the winner of the Pressure Test try and 'Beat the Chef!' It's a battle royale as our contestant takes on superstar chef Dan Hong from the Lotus Restaurant.
4x10 - Restaurant Team Challenge
May 16, 2012
Ever dreamed of running your own restaurant? The contestants are divided into two teams: they must take over a restaurant service in opposing restaurants in Sydney's Kings Cross.
4x11 - Pasta Elimination
May 17, 2012
The losing team head to the MasterChef kitchen for the first elimination challenge of the season. It's all about pasta and the contestants are challenged to either 'make or break' that pasta.
4x12 - Masterclass
May 18, 2012
Gary and George host a seafood-inspired MasterClass, while Phillipa Grogan from Phillipa's bakery in Melbourne teaches the contestants the art of breadmaking.
4x13 - Mystery and Invention
May 20, 2012
This Mystery Box is a cracker - literally. Then later, the winner of this challenge gets to pick the key ingredient for the following Invention Test.
4x14 - Pressure Test
May 21, 2012
Superstar chef Peter Gilmore returns with an eight layer textured chocolate cake. Talk about Pressure Test! The bottom three from the Invention Test must replicate this cake.
4x15 - Immunity Challenge
May 22, 2012
The lucky winner from the Invention Test returns to the kitchen tonight to face off against former head chef of Tetsuya restaurant, Darren Roberston.
4x16 - Yum Cha Team Challenge
May 23, 2012
The top 22 contestants head to Sydney's Chinese Gardens to compete in a yum cha challenge. Divided into teams, they must plan a menu, shop and cook a tasty yum cha feast.
4x17 - Elimination Challenge
May 24, 2012
Yesterday's losing 11 contestants compete in tonight's elimination challenge. It's a taste test and cook off so this challenge is tough! After a hard fought fight one contestant is sent home.
4x18 - Masterclass
May 25, 2012
It's a mega MasterClass tonight as Gary and Matt Moran teach the top 21 contestants about raw foods, herbs, and oils. Later Gary whips up a mushroom gnocchi and his 'Mum's Lamb Stew with Dumplings'.
4x19 - Biscuit Mystery Box
May 27, 2012
The remaining 21 contestants return to the MasterChef kitchen to compete in a biscuit inspired Mystery Box challenge. Later it's an Invention Test Mexican style. Cactus anyone?
4x20 - Pressure Test
May 28, 2012
The bottom three contestants from the last show arrive at the kitchen to face off in the Pressure Test. Later, three lucky contestants attend a very special private Master Class.
4x21 - Raw Food Immunity Challenge
May 29, 2012
Sake head chef Shaun Presland takes on the winner of Sunday's Invention Test in a Raw Food Immunity Challenge. With no cooking, no heat and no gas bench tops they need to be super creative.
4x22 - Leftover Team Challenge
May 30, 2012
The contestants split into two teams to cook for a restaurant full of discerning diners, all with leftover ingredients collected from top Sydney restaurants.
4x23 - Poultry Elimination
May 31, 2012
We say goodbye to another contestant after a hard fought poultry elimination challenge. They must name that bird then cook that bird. Quail, duck, chicken and turkey are served up.
4x24 - MasterClass
June 1, 2012
Gary kicks off the MasterClass with mouth-watering barbecue chicken and is later joined by special guest chef Jason Jones who teaches the contestants how to serve up the perfect Mexican feast.
4x25 - Flavour Matching Mysterybox
June 3, 2012
19 contestants arrive at the MasterChef Kitchen for a flavour matching 'Mystery Box' challenge. With everyone eager to impress the judges, one contestant pushes himself too far and burns his hand.
4x26 - Market Stall Competition
June 4, 2012
The contestants arrive in Tasmania for a market stall competition, where they are divided into four teams. The teams must run their own take away market stall and create their own unique dish.
4x27 - Fishing Boat Salmon Challenge
June 5, 2012
With the chance to compete in tonight's immunity challenge, the winning teams from last night's market stall must first compete against each other in a fishing boat salmon challenge.
4x28 - Tea for 100 Team Challenge
June 6, 2012
The contestants are divided into two teams, and are challenged to create, make and bake an afternoon tea for 100 guests. It must include four dishes - a scone, a pastry, and two of their choice.
4x29 - Knockout Round Elimination
June 7, 2012
The nine contestants cook for their MasterChef lives through a series of three knockout round challenges. A typical Pub lunch is on the menu - steak, onion rings and more.
4x30 - MasterClass
June 8, 2012
Gary goes into chef mode when he puts himself up against the clock in a 30 minute real time challenge. Later Gary is joined by Lorraine Pascale of Ella's Cupcake in Covent Garden.
4x31 - Mystery and Invention
June 10, 2012
After a fun filled week in Tasmania, tonight the contestants head back to the MasterChef kitchen for a classic Mystery Box and Invention Test challenge.
4x32 - Pressure Test
June 11, 2012
Greek salad is not as simple as it seems, particularly when it's been created by George! The three contestants in tonight's elimination challenge have three and a half hours to cook.
4x33 - Immunity Challenge
June 12, 2012
MasterChef welcomes iconic chef and culinary legend Jamie Oliver to the kitchen.
4x34 - 24 Hour Cooking Challenge
June 13, 2012
Tonight the contestants head to the Shangri La Hotel for a mammoth 24 hour cooking challenge that will push them to their limits. Divided into two teams, they must work shifts to cover all meals.
4x35 - Rapid Fire Pressure Test
June 14, 2012
The losing team from last night's 24 hour cooking challenge return to the MasterChef kitchen for a 'rapid fire' pressure test.
4x36 - Masterclass
June 15, 2012
Gary and George's MasterClass serves up lamb ribs, apple strudel and quail.
4x37 - Superstar Mystery Box
June 17, 2012
MasterChef winning alumni Julie Goodwin, Adam Liaw and Kate Bracks return to the MasterChef kitchen for a superstar mystery box challenge. Who will win on the night?
4x38 - Pressure Test
June 18, 2012
The pressure test challenges three contestants to cook a perfect quiche Lorraine. All three contestants are determined to stay in the competition so they are quick to get down to business!
4x39 - Immunity Challenge
June 19, 2012
The Mystery Box winner is eager to win an immunity pin. To win they must beat former Billy Kwong Chef, Hamish Ingham from Bar H. With a choice of tea or coffee as the core ingredient.
4x40 - Wedding Challenge
June 20, 2012
Matt Preston reveals to the contestants that they will be catering for a Sri Lankan wedding! The Bride and Groom have invited 450 guests to their traditional Hindu wedding, which is purely vegetarian.
4x41 - Elimination Challenge
June 21, 2012
The losing team from the wedding challenge faces off in a cake based elimination challenge, where they are served up 32 cakes, and must taste then name each cake.
4x42 - Masterclass
June 22, 2012
Gary and Matt Moran head up a MasterClass of French onion soup, roast chicken and yummy pork belly with noodles. Later we learn the art of baking classic cakes with chef Philippe Mouchel.
4x43 - Mystery Box Challenge
June 24, 2012
In a special Mystery Box Challenge the contestants quickly learn that they must warm the cockles of the judges' hearts with a tasty soup.
4x44 - Elimination Challenge
June 25, 2012
The bottom three contestants from the Invention Test must now cook for their lives in the Elimination Challenge, with Christine Manfield's classic smoked trout.
4x45 - Immunity Challenge
June 26, 2012
Rum and raisin is a classic combination, but will it be a perfect match for our contestant in the Immunity Challenge? Chef Daniel Wilson also joins the kitchen.
4x46 - Team Challenge
June 27, 2012
It's time to get back to basics with a homely team cooking challenge. Separated into three teams, they are invited into a suburban home, where they must cook for two neighbours.
4x47 - Elimination Challenge
June 28, 2012
Arriving at the MasterChef kitchen for the immunity challenge, the eight contestants from the losing team quickly learn that they must compete in three quick fire cook-offs.
4x48 - Masterclass
June 29, 2012
George, Matt Moran and Gary showcase the best food Kangaroo Island has to offer. Expect tips on cooking with lamb, marron and chicken. Then we end the night with a taste of honey.
4x49 - Invention Test
July 1, 2012
After a trip to Kangaroo Island the contestants get back into the kitchen & discover there is no Mystery Box. Instead they find themselves in an Invention Test with guest chef Heston Blumenthal.
4x50 - Pressure Test
July 2, 2012
Three contestants from the Invention Test must face a Pressure Test like no other. The contestants have two hours to make a cake specially created by renowned Pastry Chef Vincent Gadan.
4x51 - Immunity Challenge
July 3, 2012
The winner of this week's Heston Mega Invention Test, gets the added reward of competing in an immunity challenge. Up against the winning contestant is a 1-hat chef Tomislav Martinovic.
4x52 - Pop Up Restaurant Challenge
July 4, 2012
The remaining amateur chefs get to live out what most professional chefs only dream of doing in their careers. The contestants need to create two pop up restaurants from scratch.

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
50 Episode s
S17: Back to Win
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4x1 - The Journey Continues

4x2 - Top 50 Mystery Box

4x3 - Mornington Peninsula Farms

4x4 - Knife Skills

4x5 - Sweet Pressure Test

4x6 - Masterclass

4x7 - French Pressure Test

4x8 - Mystery Box

4x9 - Beat the Chef!

4x10 - Restaurant Team Challenge

4x11 - Pasta Elimination

4x12 - Masterclass

4x13 - Mystery and Invention

4x14 - Pressure Test

4x15 - Immunity Challenge

4x16 - Yum Cha Team Challenge

4x17 - Elimination Challenge

4x18 - Masterclass

4x19 - Biscuit Mystery Box

4x20 - Pressure Test

4x21 - Raw Food Immunity Challenge

4x22 - Leftover Team Challenge

4x23 - Poultry Elimination

4x24 - MasterClass

4x25 - Flavour Matching Mysterybox

4x26 - Market Stall Competition

4x27 - Fishing Boat Salmon Challenge

4x28 - Tea for 100 Team Challenge

4x29 - Knockout Round Elimination

4x30 - MasterClass

4x31 - Mystery and Invention

4x32 - Pressure Test

4x33 - Immunity Challenge

4x34 - 24 Hour Cooking Challenge

4x35 - Rapid Fire Pressure Test

4x36 - Masterclass

4x37 - Superstar Mystery Box

4x38 - Pressure Test

4x39 - Immunity Challenge

4x40 - Wedding Challenge

4x41 - Elimination Challenge

4x42 - Masterclass

4x43 - Mystery Box Challenge

4x44 - Elimination Challenge

4x45 - Immunity Challenge

4x46 - Team Challenge

4x47 - Elimination Challenge

4x48 - Masterclass

4x49 - Invention Test

4x50 - Pressure Test

4x51 - Immunity Challenge

4x52 - Pop Up Restaurant Challenge

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

S12: Season 12

S13: Season 13

S14: Fans & Favourites

S15: Secrets & Surprises

S16: Season 16

S17: Back to Win