Aired: 2/10/2013
New Season: Do you have what it takes to be New Zealand's next MasterChef? Watch as these hopefuls vie for a spot in the Top 24.
Aired: 2/17/2013
The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.
Aired: 2/24/2013
The Top 16 contestants move into the MasterChef mansion, then face a team hangi challenge on Mokoia Island.
Aired: 3/3/2013
The Top 15 contestants must cook authentic Mexican dishes for guest chef Jose Carlos de la Macorra.
Aired: 3/10/2013
The Top 14 contestants face the biggest mystery box challenge ever.
Aired: 3/17/2013
The Top 13 contestants cook the meal they would choose for their Last Supper.
Aired: 3/24/2013
The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.
Aired: 3/30/2013
New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.
Aired: 3/31/2013
The Top 11 contestants face a nose-to-tail challenge in which each must cook a different cut of pork.
Aired: 4/7/2013
The Top 10 contestants bake a sponge cake for guest chef Natalie Oldfield from Auckland food shop Dulcie May Kitchen.
Aired: 4/13/2013
Guest chef Sean Armstrong from Auckland bakery Loaf joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to bake three delicious desserts.
Aired: 4/14/2013
The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.
Aired: 4/20/2013
Guest chef Sergio Maglione from Toto restaurant joins MasterChef judges Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook dishes from around the world.
Aired: 4/21/2013
The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.
Aired: 4/27/2013
Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.
Aired: 4/28/2013
The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.
Aired: 5/4/2013
Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.
Aired: 5/5/2013
The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
Aired: 5/11/2013
Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
Aired: 5/12/2013
The top five contestants must replicate an intricate dessert created by Christchurch chef Andrew Brown.
Aired: 5/18/2013
Guest chefs Andrew Brown and Natalie Oldfield join MasterChef judge Josh Emett to create three stunning desserts.
Aired: 5/19/2013
The Top Four contestants must each invent a dish for guest chef Ben Bayly.
Aired: 5/25/2013
Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.
Aired: 5/26/2013
The top three cook a six-course degustation meal at The French Café for ten of New Zealand's leading chefs
Aired: 6/2/2013