The 7 remaining contestants face a Mystery Box challenge filled with waste - literally. The home cook who makes the best dish from food scraps will be safe in the elimination challenge, during which they'll take on another Mystery Box Challenge, but this time with all the best and freshest ingredients. Find out whose time has come to an end.

Masterchef (US) Season 9 Episodes...

• s09e01 - The Judges Do Battle (1)
• s09e02 - The Judges Do Battle (2)
• s09e03 - The Judges Do Battle (3)
• s09e04 - Home State Heroes
• s09e05 - Gordon Ramsay Masterclass
• s09e06 - Trouble Brewing
• s09e07 - World Cup Dishes
• s09e08 - A Gordon Ramsay Wedding
• s09e09 - The Big Not Easy
• s09e10 - Rise or Fall
• s09e11 - The Kids are Alright
• s09e12 - Frying Tonight
• s09e13 - Just for the Halibut
• s09e14 - Sky's the Limit
• s09e15 - Tag Team
• s09e16 - American Heroes
• s09e17 - Waste Not Want Not
• s09e18 - Restaurant Takeover
• s09e19 - Cooking With Heart
• s09e20 - Battle of the Beef
• s09e21 - The Semi Final
• s09e22 - Season Finale (1)
• s09e23 - Season 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!