Talented home cooks representing 23 states arrive in Los Angeles and begin competing for the title of MasterChef and the $250,000 grand prize in the Season 3 premiere. Each hopeful prepares a signature dish and presents it to judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot, who will rate on flavor, originality, creativity and presentation.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 3 Episode 1 of Masterchef (US) resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Masterchef (US) Season 3 Episodes...

• s03e01 - Auditions #1
• s03e02 - Auditions #2
• s03e03 - Auditions #3/Top 36 Bootcamp
• s03e04 - Top 18 Compete
• s03e05 - Top 16 Compete
• s03e06 - Top 15 Compete
• s03e07 - Top 14 Compete
• s03e08 - Top 13 Compete
• s03e09 - Top 12 Compete
• s03e10 - Top 11 Compete
• s03e11 - Top 9 Compete
• s03e12 - Top 8 Compete
• s03e13 - Top 7 Compete
• s03e14 - Top 6 Compete, Part 1
• s03e15 - Top 6 Compete, Part 2
• s03e16 - Top 6 Compete, Part 3
• s03e17 - Top 5 Compete
• s03e18 - Top 4 Compete
• s03e19 - Top 3 Compete
• s03e20 - The Winning Chef is Announced

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!