Series synopsis
MasterChef Canada is a Canadian reality television series that premiered on CTV on January 20, 2014. It stars Alvin Leung, Claudio Aprile, Michael Bonacini and Eric Chong.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alvin Leung as Self
- Claudio Aprile
- Michael Bonacini
- Eric Chong
- David Jorge
- Mary Berg
- Trevor Connie
- Beccy Stables
Supporting cast
- Jennifer Crawford
- Marida Mohammed
- Line Pelletier
- Jeremy Senaris
- Thea VanHerwaarden
- Andy Hay
- Andre Bhagwandat
- Christopher Siu
- Hugh Acheson as Self - Judge
- Craig Wong as Self - Judge
- Jamie Oliver
- Brent Butt
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 9 seasons with 106 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | December 15, 2014 | December 7, 2016 |
| Season 1 | 15 | January 20, 2014 | April 28, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 15 | February 1, 2015 | May 24, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 15 | February 14, 2016 | June 19, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 12 | March 2, 2017 | June 1, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 12 | April 3, 2018 | June 19, 2018 |
| Season 6 | 12 | April 8, 2019 | June 14, 2019 |
| Season 7 | 12 | February 14, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
| Season 8 | 11 | October 3, 2025 | December 17, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Holiday Special Season 1 home cooks participate alongside their families for the chance to win $10,000 for the charity of their choice. |
December 15, 2014 |
| 2 |
All-Star Family Edition The country’s most beloved cooking champions and their families are brought together in a humorous, heart- warming culinary showdown. |
December 7, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
White Is the New Black Out of thousands of applicants, 50 Canadian home cooks are chosen to present dishes for the judges. |
January 20, 2014 |
| 2 |
Chicken Little 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. |
January 27, 2014 |
| 3 |
First Kick at the Box The first Mystery Box Challenge gives the winner an advantage in the Elimination Challenge. |
February 2, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fit to Be Tied The final home cooks audition for a spot in the kitchen. |
February 1, 2015 |
| 2 |
Patriotic Pantry The remaining cooks fight to keep their white aprons and their dreams alive. |
February 8, 2015 |
| 3 |
Constant Cravings The cooks face their first mystery-box challenge; the winner will choose an Asian dish for the other cooks to make. |
February 15, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Yes, No, Maybe So Forty home cooks from across the country compete for a spot in the Top 14. |
February 14, 2016 |
| 2 |
A Cut Above Eighteen home cooks get a second chance, competing in two culinary challenges. |
February 21, 2016 |
| 3 |
At Home and Abroad The cooks face their first Mystery Box Challenge and the winner selects one of three international cuisines and some cooks get lost in translation. |
February 28, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Special Delivery Twenty-four home cooks compete to earn an apron and a spot in the top 12. |
March 2, 2017 |
| 2 |
Kitchen Emergencies 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. |
March 9, 2017 |
| 3 |
True Patriot Love In the first team challenge, the cooks prepare a meal for 105 new Canadians. |
March 16, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Opportunity Knocks Home cooks from across the country audition for a spot in the top 12. |
April 3, 2018 |
| 2 |
How Do You Take Your Mystery Box? The top 12 face their first Mystery Box Challenge and a budget-inspired elimination challenge sends one of the home cooks packing. |
April 10, 2018 |
| 3 |
Building An Appetite The home cooks face their first team challenge as they prepare a hearty meal for 101 hungry Habitat for Humanity volunteers. |
April 17, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MasterChef Canada Invitational 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. |
April 8, 2019 |
| 2 |
Home Cooks, Your Roots Are Showing The home cooks face their first Mystery Box Challenge, and a meaty Elimination Challenge puts some of them in jeopardy. |
April 8, 2019 |
| 3 |
Top Hats and Tails The remaining home cooks face their first Team Challenge as they prepare a Caribbean meal for 121 wedding guests. |
April 15, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Dish That Haunts You Twelve of the best former competitors from previous seasons are back to win for a second chance at the life changing title. |
February 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Japanese Showdown The remaining competitors take on the artful cuisine of Japan throughout three grueling rounds of challenges. |
February 21, 2021 |
| 3 |
MCC4U The remaining competitors face their first Team Challenge as they prepare takeout orders for at-home diners. |
March 7, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Black Apron Battle The heat is on as 15 home cooks enter the kitchen, but only 12 will move forward. |
October 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
Mystery Box Mayhem Mystery box mayhem erupts as the Top 12 take on Canadian classics and surprise flavour combos for a powerful advantage. |
October 15, 2025 |
| 3 |
Tortilla Takedown In their first Innovation Challenge, the home cooks must reimagine a pantry staple, and Mary Berg dons her apron for a hands-on demo. |
October 22, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 20, 2014 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2025 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |