Season 1

Season 1 (2013)




Episodes List

Ep.1 Here Come the Kids

Air Date: 2013-09-27

Twenty-four cooks between the ages of eight and 13 prepare dishes for the judges.

Ep.2 School's Out...But the Masterchef Kitchen Is Open!

Air Date: 2013-10-04

The cooks participate in a mystery box challenge; the contestants have an hour to create a restaurant-quality burger.

Ep.3 Whip It

Air Date: 2013-10-11

The cooks test the stiffness of their hand-whipped cream by holding the bowls upside down over the judges' heads; beef Wellington challenge.

Ep.4 Bad Food Bares

Air Date: 2013-10-18

The cooks create dishes using foods kids don't usually like; the kids must create layer cakes in 90 minutes.

Ep.5 Restaurant Takeovers

Air Date: 2013-10-25

The kids split into two teams and take over a fine dining restaurant in Los Angeles where feedback from the diners and the head chef will decide the winning team.

Ep.6 Finale, Part 1

Air Date: 2013-11-01

The top four cooks create dishes featuring chicken, with the cooks of two best dishes moving to the final round.

Ep.7 Finale, Part 2

Air Date: 2013-11-08

The two remaining cooks prepare three-course menus; the winner is chosen.