How many seasons does MasterChef have?

MasterChef has 21 seasons and 532 episodes.

Is MasterChef renewed or canceled?

MasterChef is currently returning. A premiere date has not been announced yet.

Where can I watch MasterChef?

MasterChef is available on BBC One. You can stream it on FOX One Amazon Channel.

MasterChef

Name: MasterChef
Genre: Reality
Released: 2005-02-21
Rating: 5.421
Cast: John Torode, Gregg Wallace

RETURNING21 Seasons532 Episodes★ 5.4

NetworkBBC One

First AiredFeb 21, 2005

Last AiredSep 26, 2025

GenreReality

Into the kitchen and under the spotlight. Amateur cooks duel it out for the right to be called the MasterChef UK Champion. Initially named Masterchef Goes Large, the series changed its name to Masterchef in 2008.

RENEWED

MasterChef has been renewed but a premiere date has not been announced yet. Track this show to get an alert when a date is confirmed.

WHERE TO WATCH

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Cast

John Torode

Self - Judge

Gregg Wallace

Self - Judge

Seasons & Episodes21 seasons · 532 episodes

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Amateur cooks compete to win the coveted MasterChef title.

E1Episode 1

Aug 6, 202558m

It's the start of the 2025 competition, bringing together the UK's best amateur cooks, but only one can win the coveted MasterChef trophy

E2Episode 2

Aug 7, 202558m

It's the second heat of the week, where the final challenge is to cook a two-course meal for three past champions to win a place in the quarter-finals.

E3Episode 3

Aug 8, 202529m

It's the first quarter-final, with six chefs competing for a place in knockout week. The challenge is to produce a stunning dish combining sweet and savoury ingredients.

E4Episode 4

Aug 13, 202559m

The next group of home cooks are ready for a culinary battle in the second week of heats. The contestants will need to hit the ground running if they are to win an exclusive MasterChef apron.

E5Episode 5

Aug 14, 202559m

This week’s second heat welcomes new hopefuls to take on the cooking competition. The contenders will need to jump straight into action as they cook off for one of the MasterChef aprons.

E6Episode 6

Aug 15, 202528m

Grace Dent sets the brief for the quarter-finalists. They must create the perfect picnic, which has to include two savoury items and one sweet.

E7Episode 7

Aug 20, 202559m

It's week 3 of the heats, and the latest home cooks are ready to bring their A-game to the kitchen. If they reach the standards expected of them, they could claim a MasterChef apron.

E8Episode 8

Aug 21, 202558m

It’s the second heat of the week, and the newest cohort of brave cooks are each hoping to win one of the four MasterChef aprons on offer – their ticket to the rest of the competition.

E9Episode 9

Aug 23, 202528m

Esteemed food critic and writer Jimi Famurewa sets the brief for the week's quarter-final – to create a modern American classic that will make him feel like he's back in the USA.

E10Episode 10

Aug 27, 202559m

It’s the fourth week of heats, and a fresh batch of ambitious cooks, including a fishmonger and data scientist, are ready to kick-start their MasterChef competition.

E11Episode 11

Aug 28, 202559m

The second heat of the week launches with new contenders ready for their first taste of cooking in the MasterChef kitchen. Those who win aprons could earn a place in this week’s quarter-final.

E12Episode 12

Aug 29, 202529m

Jay Rayner sets the brief for the week's quarter-final. He would like the cooks to make a wrap. They can fill it with their choice of ingredients, but the wrap will need to be made from scratch.

E13Episode 13

Sep 3, 202558m

It’s the fifth and final week of the heats, and another group of home cooks take the first step towards making their culinary dreams a reality.

E14Episode 14

Sep 4, 202558m

It's the final heat, as the last group of food-obsessed competitors go all out to try to nab one of the last three quarter-final places in this year’s competition.

E15Episode 15

Sep 5, 202528m

It’s the last quarter-final, and the best cooks from the week’s heats are back with one thing in their sights: a place in knockout week.

E16Episode 16

Sep 10, 202558m

Knockout week has arrived. Sixteen amateurs compete for the final ten places and the opportunity to tackle their first professional kitchen service.

E17Episode 17

Sep 11, 202558m

Knockout week continues as the second group of eight hopefuls return to take on the competition. Those who show they mean business will earn the right to work in their first professional kitchen.

E18Episode 18

Sep 12, 202529m

Knockout week comes to a head with just ten cooks remaining in the competition. Success could mean a place in the semi-finals, but it will take every ounce of effort to get there.

E19Episode 19

Sep 17, 202558m

It's semi-finals time, and the challenges include catering for members of the Jane Austen Society, not to mention a descendant of the famous author!

E20Episode 20

Sep 18, 202558m

The semi-finals continue, with the brief for the remaining six cooks set by none other than pioneer of molecular gastronomy Heston Blumenthal.

E21Episode 21

Sep 19, 202528m

It's the last step before finals week, and the challenge for the amateurs is to cook something amazing using an ingredient they detest.

E22Episode 22

Sep 24, 202558m

Finals week on MasterChef has arrived! Seven weeks of intense competition has seen some extraordinary competitors fall by the wayside, and now just four are left standing.

E23Episode 23

Sep 25, 202558m

Finals week continues, and the final four get the chance to take part in one of the most exciting Chef’s Tables in MasterChef history.

E24Episode 24

Sep 26, 202558m

This is the big one. The 21st MasterChef grand final. Weeks of hard graft have led to this moment when one of the three finalists will come out on top.

About MasterChef

MasterChef is a reality series on BBC One. The show first aired on Feb 21, 2005 and currently has 21 seasons and 532 episodes. MasterChef has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. It has a rating of 5.4/10 based on 19 votes. The cast includes John Torode, Gregg Wallace.