The contestants must prepare a unique dish in the first mystery box challenge - which features ingredients typically used in desserts; in the next round, the contestants prepare a classic American dish.

Masterchef (US) Season 5 Episodes...

• s05e01 - Top 30 Compete
• s05e02 - Top 22 Compete
• s05e03 - Top 20 Compete
• s05e04 - Top 18 Compete
• s05e05 - Top 17 Compete
• s05e06 - Top 16 Compete
• s05e07 - Top 15 Compete
• s05e08 - Top 14 Compete
• s05e09 - Top 13 Compete
• s05e10 - Top 12 Compete
• s05e11 - Top 11 Compete
• s05e12 - Top 10 Compete
• s05e13 - Top 8 Compete
• s05e14 - Top 7 Compete
• s05e15 - Top 6 Compete
• s05e16 - Top 5 Compete
• s05e17 - Top 4 Compete
• s05e18 - Top 3 Compete
• s05e19 - Winner Chosen

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!