MasterChef

Thirty-six of America’s finest home cooks enter the MASTERCHEF kitchen in hopes of making it into the Top 20. After a few surprise visitors greet the eager contestants and the cooks learn they will participate in audition rounds, undergoing evaluation from the judges. Only the best of the best will earn an apron and move forward in the competition.

With only eight aprons remaining in the audition rounds, the search for the next MASTERCHEF continues. The pressure is on as the home cooks rush to create their signature dish for the judges in just under 45 minutes. A select few will have to concoct a dish so impressive that it wins over all three judges. See who takes the final aprons, marking their spot in the Top 20.

Competition kicks off for The Top 20 with a culinary boot camp to weed out the cooks from the chefs. For a chance for immunity, the chef-testants’ skills are put to the test in a quick-fire evaluation of their culinary expertise. Then, the home cooks face their first mystery box challenge of the season, in which they will make a dish inspired by Chef Gordon Ramsay or be at risk of elimination.

The Top 18 contestants face their first team challenge in a MASTERCHEF 10th anniversary-themed pool party. The home cooks will be dishing up party food for 100 VIP guests, including former MASTERCHEF contestants and winners. Divided into two teams of nine, it will be a non-stop battle to stay out of eliminations with only one team gaining immunity!

The top eighteen battle it out for immunity in an epic team challenge. With only forty-five minutes on the clock, the losing team has to break down a chicken to make a delectable dish in an intensely crucial elimination challenge. Watch as the top eighteen cook for their lives and discover which contestant has to hand over their apron.

The Top 17 remaining home cooks compete in a high-pressure mystery box challenge, inspired by special guest Alessandra Ambrosio, for a shot at immunity. When the judges throw the contestants a curve-ball half-way through the challenge, the home cooks will need to use all their skills to win. Contestants should expect the unexpected in the 10th anniversary season of MASTERCHEF.

The contestants arrive in the MASTERCHEF kitchen ready to compete in another elimination challenge, in which they must then replicate the dish du jour in just sixty minutes or they will risk being sent packing. Gordon demonstrates how to prepare the dish du jour – tarte tartin – a perfect French dessert accompanied with a silky crème anglaise sauce.

The Top 16 home cooks fight for immunity in an epic team challenge. Split into two teams, the corresponding captains are immersed in Italian cuisine, as they head to Joe Bastianich's Los Angeles restaurant, Osteria Mozza, to learn how to make a gourmet, authentic three-course Italian meal.

With two eliminations on the line, the pressure is on for the losing team in one of the series' most daunting challenges: the tag-team challenge. The home cooks' taste buds go on an extraordinary world tour as they are tasked with creating dishes inspired by the MASTERCHEF shows aired around the world.

The Top 14 home cooks fight for immunity in another team challenge. Split into two teams, the captains scramble to lead their respective teams to success by preparing 45 meals in only 90 minutes for a very special event: a wedding to be held in the MASTERCHEF kitchen. Even more daunting, the wedding's groom is MASTERCHEF season nine champion, Gerron Hurt.

The losing team from the previous MASTERCHEF episode, "Gerron's Wedding," must now face its dreaded elimination challenge. The home cooks have 60 minutes to present their best beef dish to the judges, in order to stay alive in the competition and for the chance for their dish to be published on the "Beef, It's What's for Dinner" website.

The Top 13 endure an immunity challenge fit for a king when they are tasked with breaking down Alaskan king crabs. Special guest Chef Masaharu Morimoto enters the MASTERCHEF kitchen, where the contestants will have to craft something magical for him in under 60 minutes. Halfway to the finale, the judges expect nothing but legendary meals from the home cooks. Who will survive the challenge and receive a special surprise?

In another mystery box challenge, the home cooks will be forced to rise to the occasion. The contestants are surprised with a secret ingredient that they must re-invent in two unique dishes: one dish will be savory and the other sweet. With elimination on the line, one home cook will be sliced out of the competition.

The Top 12 are in for a sweet treat in this week's immunity challenge. As the home cooks enter the MASTERCHEF kitchen, they are surprised with an array of gorgeous and delectable cakes. In under 75 minutes, the contestants will have to replicate one of the cakes on display for the judges. Discover whose baking skills will reign supreme.

The surprises continue for the MASTERCHEF contestants. Ready to take on their next elimination challenge, the home cooks walk into the MASTERCHEF kitchen to discover a beautiful tower of macarons. Special guest judge Candace Nelson, founder of Sprinkles cupcakes, sets the stage for the challenge and gives the home cooks 75 minutes to create one dozen delicious macarons.

The Top 10 contestants test their speed in a special team challenge, taking place in one of the most surprising locations of the season: Irwindale Speedway. The judges come racing to the home cooks in speedy race cars before introducing NASCAR driver Bobby Labonte. Told to break into two teams, the contestants are given 75 minutes to cook for 101 race car crew members.

The chef-testants return to the MASTERCHEF kitchen ready to face yet another Mystery Box Challenge. Unlike any challenge yet, the contestants are surprised with more mystery ingredients than ever before. After Gordon gives a master demonstration to the contestants, the cooks on the chopping block will have to concoct their own delectable dish using all three of the mystery, high-end ingredients.

The MASTERCHEF set gets a futuristic spin as the Top Nine enter the kitchen, surprised to see laser lights and smoke machines. There, the judges blow the contestants' minds by introducing acclaimed chef and future of food connoisseur Grant Achatz. With Gordon's help, Grant shows the contestants the art of unconventional plating.

The contestants return to the MASTERCHEF kitchen for another unpredictable day. The judges introduce an unusual special guest to the home cooks to inspire the coming challenge: Marley the Pig. Judge Aaron then gives a demonstration on how to make his family recipe for chorizo sausage.

The home cooks are in for a real treat when talented author, TV host and new judge on MASTERCHEF JUNIOR Daphne Oz is tasked with revealing the contents of this week's Mystery Box challenge to the Top Eight. The contestants then have 60 minutes to create an elevated one-pan-wonder dish using a staple kitchen tool: the cast iron pan.

The stakes in the MASTERCHEF kitchen are even higher this week as the Top Seven take on another immunity challenge – but this time, it's personal. Family members and loved ones of the Top Seven make a surprise visit to the MASTERCHEF kitchen to watch the contestants make their favorite family-inspired dishes in order to impress the judges and avoid elimination.

For the first time in MASTERCHEF history, the Top Six chef-testants travel across the pond to London for a culinary experience they will never forget. Once there, the remaining six chefs face the ultimate challenge of feeding 36 diners, including the judges and Gordon's family, at his flagship restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay.

The Top Four chefs face their most daunting challenge yet as they compete in the MASTERCHEF semifinal. Still in London, the chefs travel to the beautiful and historic Hatfield House where they must cook for both the MASTERCHEF judges and for British cooking royalty, Nigella Lawson.

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! All eyes will be on the chefs as the legendary MASTERCHEF kitchen is transformed into a battle ring full of friends, family and former winners ready to watch their favorite Season Ten chef-testants cook for their lives.

The finalists must execute a superior three-course meal for the judges; the entirety of Season Ten has led to this crucial and exciting moment! 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.

The judges show us what we can expect from MasterChef’s milestone 10th season.