The remaining chefs compete for the trophy and the $250,000 prize. Guest judge: Joe Bastianich.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 8 Episode 20 of Masterchef (US) was watched by 3,950,000 viewers, resulting in a 1.20 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

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Masterchef (US) Season 8 Episodes...

• s08e01 - Battle for a White Apron (1)
• s08e02 - Battle for a White Apron (2)
• s08e03 - America's Grocery Bag
• s08e04 - Feeding the Lifeguards
• s08e05 - Shell-Shocked & Scrambled
• s08e06 - Silenced by the Lambs
• s08e07 - Breakfast, Lunch & Winner
• s08e08 - Whole-y Cow!
• s08e09 - Holy Cannoli
• s08e10 - The MasterChef Returns
• s08e11 - Vegas Deluxe & Oyster Shucks
• s08e12 - In a Pinch
• s08e13 - Gordon's Game of Chicken
• s08e14 - A Mexican Tag Team Challenge
• s08e15 - The Great Outdoors
• s08e16 - Chopsticks & Pasta
• s08e17 - Pop-Up Restaurant
• s08e18 - Something Fishy
• s08e19 - The Semi-Finals
• s08e20 - The Finale (1)
• s08e21 - The Finale (2)

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!