The auditions continue as chefs from the Midwest battle it out for a coveted spot in the top 20. Each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that impresses the judges in order to continue on in the competition

Masterchef (US) Season 13 Episodes...

• s13e01 - Regional Auditions - The Northeast
• s13e02 - Regional Auditions - The Midwest
• s13e03 - Regional Auditions - The West
• s13e04 - Regional Auditions - The South
• s13e05 - State Fair Food
• s13e06 - Apple Mystery Box
• s13e07 - Trial by Fire: Field Challenge
• s13e08 - Birds of a Feather Mystery Box
• s13e09 - United Cakes of America
• s13e10 - Dodgers Stadium Field Challenge
• s13e11 - Military Rations Mystery Box
• s13e12 - Tag Team
• s13e13 - Fish Out of Water Mystery Box
• s13e14 - Kelsey's Stadium Food
• s13e15 - Patio Grilling Challenge
• s13e16 - The Wall
• s13e17 - Restaurant Takeover - Hell's Kitchen
• s13e18 - Semi-Finals: Pasta & Keeping Up with Gordon
• s13e19 - Finale: Part One
• s13e20 - Finale: Part Two

Masterchef (US) Show Summary

MasterChef is based on the British BBC series MasterChef. The competition takes place in the MasterChef soundstage located in Los Angeles, CA which includes a large kitchen area with several cooking stations which is overlooked by a balcony, a well-stocked pantry, a freezer/fridge area and a fine-dining restaurant/seating dining area room used for certain challenges.

"MasterChef" is a show that celebrates great people who make great food. The show will give contestants the opportunity to develop their cooking skills while being encouraged, mentored and celebrated by the industry's best!