Episode Info
Award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay, restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef Graham Elliot return to the MASTERCHEF judging panel. After a nationwide search, only the best home cooks - including an archaeologist, a high school gym teacher, a former pro-football player and a firefighter - were flown to Los Angeles for a chance to prepare their signature dishes and present them to the judges. The judges will taste for flavor, creativity and presentation. But most importantly, in order to earn a coveted white apron and move to the next round, the home cooks must have an immense passion for food and be determined to win. Then, the auditions continue as the judges critique the good and the bad and winnow down the competition
In their final challenge in the kitchen, the two home cooks will conceptualize and prepare the most important three-course meal of their lives. Later, the judges will reveal America's next, and the deserving home cook will walk away with a book deal and the $250,000 grand prize. Find out whose culinary dreams will turn into a reality.
Recaps
3x20: The Winning Chef is Chosen recap: The Finals of Masterchef Season 3 are underway and Josh (24) and Christine (32) are the only ones left. With $250,000 on the line and their very own cookbook, it is going to be a tough battle. Judges Graham Elliot Bowles, Joe Bastianich and Gordon Ramsay wait as Josh and Christine come in. They take a look at their journey so far. Gordon says that their friends and family are there. Josh’s family tells Josh to follow the dreams and says that he has the strength and toughness. Christine’s husband and family come up and say that they are so proud of her. They get to watch their family member compete. They have two hours to cook a 3-course meal...
read more.3x19: Top 3 Compete recap: It is down to the Final Three! Josh (24), Becky (27) and Christine (32) are going to have to compete for a quarter of a million dollars. They take a look at what the remaining home cooks have done and what they are all about. Judges Graham Elliot Bowles, Joe Bastianich and Gordon Ramsay have the cooks open their final Mystery Box. It is a cookbook with their cover. Christine says that she would dedicate her cookbook to her mom because she died when she was just 14 and Christine has been trying to recreate her dishes. Becky says that it would be to her parents because they have been a strength to her. Josh says that it would be his mom because she is a wonderful woman. Joe says that they are going to be making their own dishes...
read more.3x18: Top 4 Compete recap: With Monti out of the running for the prize at the end, they are down to Becky (27), Frank (28), Christine (32) and Josh (24). Tonight the home cooks are going to have to compete for a spot in the Semi-Finals. The cooks get in to find judges Graham Elliot Bowles, Joe Bastianich and Gordon Ramsay waiting. They say that 3 more chefs are going to be here. Chef Guy Savoy, Chef Daniel Boulud and Chef Alain Ducasse are going to taste their food. They are going to be split into two and Christine gets to pick her teammate. She chooses Becky. It is the girls versus the boys...
read more.3x17: Top 5 Compete recap: Now that David is gone out of the competition, it is a race to finish as the Top 5: Becky (27), Frank (28), Monti (36), Christine (32) and Josh (24) have their work cut out for them as they reach the end. The home cooks get into the kitchen and Judges Graham Elliot Bowles, Joe Bastianich and Gordon Ramsay are there waiting. They reveal their mystery box challenge and it is empty. They are going create their own dishes. They can choose up to 15 ingredients. With 60 minutes, they are told to put the ingredients to the cook in front of them. They are confused when they get the ingredients...
read more.3x16: Top 6 Compete, Part 3 recap: With Felix out of the competition last week, it is down to Becky (27), Frank (28), Monti (36), David (32), Christine (32) and Josh (24) to try to win it all. Judging them are Judges Graham Elliot Bowles, Joe Bastianich and Gordon Ramsay. With the remaining six still in the game, they go to Hatfield’s, a fancy restaurant. They are going to be expected to take over a professional kitchen and serve 22 guests. Becky and Frank pick their teams. Becky chooses: Christine and Monti and Frank chooses: David and Josh. It is the girls verses the boys in this challenge. Ramsay is going to be running orders for them...
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