MasterChef Canada

MasterChef Canada

Continuing First aired 20/Jan/2014 CA English 9 season(s) 106 episode(s)
The ultimate culinary competition offers home cooks a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to demonstrate their skill and passion, as they compete for $100,000 and the title of Canada’s next MasterChef.

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Season 8 · Season 8
11 episode(s) · Air date: 03/Oct/2025
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S8E11
The Finale
Air date: 17/Dec/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Three finalists have three hours to plate their dream three-course menus but only one will claim the MasterChef Canada title and prize.

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Three finalists have three hours to plate their dream three-course menus but only one will claim the MasterChef Canada title and prize.

S8E8
Takeout Face Off
Air date: 26/Nov/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

In a secret showdown, the home cooks reimagine a series of takeout favourites, and a doughnut Pressure Test awaits those who don't deliver.

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In a secret showdown, the home cooks reimagine a series of takeout favourites, and a doughnut Pressure Test awaits those who don't deliver.

S8E7
Let Them Make Cake
Air date: 19/Nov/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

In the series' 100th episode, the Top Seven must bake it to the top with show-stopping cakes; one home cook wins big, while another goes home.

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In the series' 100th episode, the Top Seven must bake it to the top with show-stopping cakes; one home cook wins big, while another goes home.

S8E5
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Air date: 05/Nov/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Its time vs. ingredients as the Top 9 home cooks race for chicken cuts in a high stakes challenge where only one can rule the roost.

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Its time vs. ingredients as the Top 9 home cooks race for chicken cuts in a high stakes challenge where only one can rule the roost.

S8E4
Plant Power
Air date: 29/Oct/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The Top 10 join forces for a team challenge that has them serving family-friendly, plant-based plates in the MasterChef Canada restaurant.

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The Top 10 join forces for a team challenge that has them serving family-friendly, plant-based plates in the MasterChef Canada restaurant.

S8E3
Tortilla Takedown
Air date: 22/Oct/2025 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

In their first Innovation Challenge, the home cooks must reimagine a pantry staple, and Mary Berg dons her apron for a hands-on demo.

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In their first Innovation Challenge, the home cooks must reimagine a pantry staple, and Mary Berg dons her apron for a hands-on demo.

Season 7 · Season 7
12 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Feb/2021
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BACK TO WIN, the CTV hit returns for a seventh season, this time offering the best former competitors from previous seasons a white apron and unprecedented second chance at the life-changing title, $100,000 cash prize, and a “Chef’s Culinary Package” of kitchen appliances courtesy of long-running series partner Miele. Distinguished judges Michael Bonacini (O&B restaurant empire), Alvin Leung (Bo Innovation in Hong Kong), and Claudio Aprile (Xango in Toronto) return to advise, mentor, and critique the cooks as they compete in a series of high-stakes culinary challenges. This time, their expectations are higher than ever as they put these experienced cooks are put to the test with the toughest challenges seen in the MASTERCHEF CANADA Kitchen.

Season Overview

BACK TO WIN, the CTV hit returns for a seventh season, this time offering the best former competitors from previous seasons a white apron and unprecedented second chance at the life-changing title, $100,000 cash prize, and a “Chef’s Culinary Package” of kitchen appliances courtesy of long-running series partner Miele. Distinguished judges Michael Bonacini (O&B restaurant empire), Alvin Leung (Bo Innovation in Hong Kong), and Claudio Aprile (Xango in Toronto) return to advise, mentor, and critique the cooks as they compete in a series of high-stakes culinary challenges. This time, their expectations are higher than ever as they put these experienced cooks are put to the test with the toughest challenges seen in the MASTERCHEF CANADA Kitchen.

Season 6 · Season 6
12 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Apr/2019
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S6E10
Gifts From the Earth
Air date: 03/Jun/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The Top 4 home cooks travel to the Canadian Canoe Museum for a team challenge, and Indigenous guest chefs join the judges in tasting the teams' menus. Then, the losing team fights it out in the most challenging Pressure Test to date.

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The Top 4 home cooks travel to the Canadian Canoe Museum for a team challenge, and Indigenous guest chefs join the judges in tasting the teams' menus. Then, the losing team fights it out in the most challenging Pressure Test to date.

S6E9
Wheel of Fruit
Air date: 27/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The home cooks are presented with a giant Mystery Box offering up a taste of home. Then, the Elimination Challenge causes the cooks to take a chance on tropical flavors when they spin a wheel to determine the fate of their dish.

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The home cooks are presented with a giant Mystery Box offering up a taste of home. Then, the Elimination Challenge causes the cooks to take a chance on tropical flavors when they spin a wheel to determine the fate of their dish.

S6E8
Immunity Challenge – Donovan Cooke
Air date: 20/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Matt Sinclair mentors the Immunity cook which uses only equipment from a typical office kitchen. Best dish enters Round 2, where they will compete against culinary legend Donovan Cooke.

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Matt Sinclair mentors the Immunity cook which uses only equipment from a typical office kitchen. Best dish enters Round 2, where they will compete against culinary legend Donovan Cooke.

S6E6
Risk and Reward
Air date: 06/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The home cooks learn whether taking a risk is worth the reward, and at least one is eliminated after cooking with extravagant Asian ingredients.

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The home cooks learn whether taking a risk is worth the reward, and at least one is eliminated after cooking with extravagant Asian ingredients.

S6E1
MasterChef Canada Invitational
Air date: 08/Apr/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The judges personally invite 18 of Canada's best home cooks to audition for a white apron and a chance at winning the 'MasterChef Canada' title.

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The judges personally invite 18 of Canada's best home cooks to audition for a white apron and a chance at winning the 'MasterChef Canada' title.

Season 5 · Season 5
12 episode(s) · Air date: 03/Apr/2018
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S5E12
Three Courses, One Crown
Air date: 19/Jun/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The Top 2 home cooks vie for the title of “MasterChef Canada” Season 5 and the reward of $100,000 in prize money to launch their culinary dreams.

Summary

The Top 2 home cooks vie for the title of “MasterChef Canada” Season 5 and the reward of $100,000 in prize money to launch their culinary dreams.

S5E9
On the Line of Fire
Air date: 29/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The Top 6 home cooks face a super-charged Restaurant Takeover Team Challenge with the losing team facing an Elimination Challenge.

Summary

The Top 6 home cooks face a super-charged Restaurant Takeover Team Challenge with the losing team facing an Elimination Challenge.

S5E8
Cooking with (Corner) Gas
Air date: 22/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The home cooks are presented with a massive Mystery Box Challenge and must prepare a diner dish inspired by the cast of Corner Gas Animated.

Summary

The home cooks are presented with a massive Mystery Box Challenge and must prepare a diner dish inspired by the cast of Corner Gas Animated.

S5E7
The Magnificent Seven
Air date: 15/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Eight MasterChef Canada home cooks – the remaining seven plus the home cook that emerges as the Redemption winner – gather for an off-site Team Challenge in Kleinburg, Ont., at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, home to the iconic Group of Seven. The teams are tasked with preparing a tasting menu for seven esteemed recipients of the Order of Canada, including Marc Kielburger, co-founder of international youth charity Free The Children; and renowned Canadian television icon, CTV News Special Correspondent Lloyd Robertson. After consulting the distinguished dinner guests, the MasterChef Canada Judges determine the winning team. The losing home cooks face a Pressure Test, and potential elimination.

Summary

Eight MasterChef Canada home cooks – the remaining seven plus the home cook that emerges as the Redemption winner – gather for an off-site Team Challenge in Kleinburg, Ont., at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, home to the iconic Group of Seven. The teams are tasked with preparing a tasting menu for seven esteemed recipients of the Order of Canada, including Marc Kielburger, co-founder of international youth charity Free The Children; and renowned Canadian television icon, CTV News Special Correspondent Lloyd Robertson. After consulting the distinguished dinner guests, the MasterChef Canada Judges determine the winning team. The losing home cooks face a Pressure Test, and potential elimination.

S5E6
Vive La Pressure Test
Air date: 08/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The remaining top 8 home cooks face an intense series of three consecutive French-inspired pressure tests that will reveal their strengths, skills and weaknesses.

Summary

The remaining top 8 home cooks face an intense series of three consecutive French-inspired pressure tests that will reveal their strengths, skills and weaknesses.

S5E5
Barker's Dozen
Air date: 01/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

A Team Challenge finds the home cooks tasked with making donuts for dog owners who frequent an off-leash dog park in Toronto. The losing team must face a Pressure Test, resulting in at least one home cook being eliminated.

Summary

A Team Challenge finds the home cooks tasked with making donuts for dog owners who frequent an off-leash dog park in Toronto. The losing team must face a Pressure Test, resulting in at least one home cook being eliminated.

S5E4
Fast and Epicure-ious
Air date: 24/Apr/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The top 10 are given a mere 30 minutes to tackle a mystery box and must create an original recipe featuring fresh ingredients. Then, a fungi-inspired elimination challenge puts an end to one home cook's food dream.

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The top 10 are given a mere 30 minutes to tackle a mystery box and must create an original recipe featuring fresh ingredients. Then, a fungi-inspired elimination challenge puts an end to one home cook's food dream.

S5E2
How Do You Take Your Mystery Box?
Air date: 10/Apr/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The top 12 face their first Mystery Box Challenge and a budget-inspired elimination challenge sends one of the home cooks packing.

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The top 12 face their first Mystery Box Challenge and a budget-inspired elimination challenge sends one of the home cooks packing.

Season 4 · Season 4
12 episode(s) · Air date: 02/Mar/2017
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S4E11
Sweet Francaise
Air date: 25/May/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The final elimination challenge will determine who makes it to the finale, as the home cooks create a dish using one luxury ingredient.

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The final elimination challenge will determine who makes it to the finale, as the home cooks create a dish using one luxury ingredient.

S4E10
Harvest Family Dinner
Air date: 11/May/2017 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The final four cooks split into teams to create elegant family dinners for their loved ones; the members of the losing team face a dessert test.

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The final four cooks split into teams to create elegant family dinners for their loved ones; the members of the losing team face a dessert test.

S4E8
Auberge Anniversary
Air date: 27/Apr/2017 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Two teams face off in a special restaurant takeover to celebrate the 30th anniversary of judge Michael Bonacini's iconic Auberge du Pommier, an Oliver & Bonacini restaurant.

Summary

Two teams face off in a special restaurant takeover to celebrate the 30th anniversary of judge Michael Bonacini's iconic Auberge du Pommier, an Oliver & Bonacini restaurant.

S4E5
Burgers For Bikers
Air date: 30/Mar/2017 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The remaining home cooks are divided into three teams and are challenged to create gourmet burgers and fries for hungry motorcyclists.

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The remaining home cooks are divided into three teams and are challenged to create gourmet burgers and fries for hungry motorcyclists.

S4E2
Kitchen Emergencies
Air date: 09/Mar/2017 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The top 16 cooks face off in a team challenge, which involves cooking lunch for first responders; two cooks from the losing team get eliminated.

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The top 16 cooks face off in a team challenge, which involves cooking lunch for first responders; two cooks from the losing team get eliminated.

Season 3 · Season 3
15 episode(s) · Air date: 14/Feb/2016
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S3E14
Only the Best
Air date: 12/Jun/2016 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The three remaining cooks battle for a spot in the finale by preparing a meal for some of Canada's most influential chefs using Canadian ingredients.

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The three remaining cooks battle for a spot in the finale by preparing a meal for some of Canada's most influential chefs using Canadian ingredients.

S3E12
Cooking with Cocktails
Air date: 29/May/2016 · Time: 19:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Following a Mystery Box Challenge inspired by judge Michael Bonacini's techniques, the cooks create cocktail-inspired sweet and savoury dishes.

Summary

Following a Mystery Box Challenge inspired by judge Michael Bonacini's techniques, the cooks create cocktail-inspired sweet and savoury dishes.

S3E11
Demon at the Pass
Air date: 08/May/2016 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The cooks compete in a team challenge at Alvin's Chinatown restaurant. An elimination challenge pits the losing team against each other in a tough baking task.

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The cooks compete in a team challenge at Alvin's Chinatown restaurant. An elimination challenge pits the losing team against each other in a tough baking task.

S3E3
At Home and Abroad
Air date: 28/Feb/2016 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The cooks face their first Mystery Box Challenge and the winner selects one of three international cuisines and some cooks get lost in translation.

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The cooks face their first Mystery Box Challenge and the winner selects one of three international cuisines and some cooks get lost in translation.

Season 2 · Season 2
15 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Feb/2015
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Season 1 · Season 1
15 episode(s) · Air date: 20/Jan/2014
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S1E2
Chicken Little
Air date: 27/Jan/2014 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Auditions for the Top 50 home cooks reach a dramatic conclusion as the final aprons are handed out. The cooks enter their first challenge, a Stress Test, where they must prepare a stunning chicken dish with very limited access to equipment. After a dramatic round of tasting, the judges choose the final group of home cooks moving forward to the MasterChef Canada kitchen.

Summary

Auditions for the Top 50 home cooks reach a dramatic conclusion as the final aprons are handed out. The cooks enter their first challenge, a Stress Test, where they must prepare a stunning chicken dish with very limited access to equipment. After a dramatic round of tasting, the judges choose the final group of home cooks moving forward to the MasterChef Canada kitchen.

Season 0 · Specials
2 episode(s) · Air date: 15/Dec/2014
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S0E2
All-Star Family Edition
Air date: 07/Dec/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

The country’s most beloved cooking champions and their families are brought together in a humorous, heart- warming culinary showdown.

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The country’s most beloved cooking champions and their families are brought together in a humorous, heart- warming culinary showdown.

S0E1
A Holiday Special
Air date: 15/Dec/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Season 1 home cooks participate alongside their families for the chance to win $10,000 for the charity of their choice.

Summary

Season 1 home cooks participate alongside their families for the chance to win $10,000 for the charity of their choice.

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