In the most intimidating challenge of the season, the final four home cooks will split into two teams to prepare an exquisite three-course meal for the judges and three world-renowned chefs: Daniel Boulud, Alain Ducasse and Guy Savoy. The Michelin-starred guest judges will help critique each course and evaluate each dish's flavor, originality and culinary finesse. The winning pair will earn a spot in the Top 3, while the losing team will compete head-to-head in a heated pressure test featuring soufflé.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 3 Episode 18 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!