MasterChef (2010)
FOX's landmark culinary competition where home cooks battle for the coveted MasterChef title under the watchful eye of Gordon Ramsay.
MasterChef - Series Information
- Original Title: MasterChef
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Franc Roddam
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 61 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 15
- Number of Episodes: 295
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 27, 2010 (United States - TV-14), July 27, 2010 (Canada - PG), July 27, 2010 (Germany - 16), July 27, 2010 (France - 12), July 27, 2010 (India - U), July 27, 2010 (Brazil - 10), July 27, 2010 (Spain - 13), July 27, 2010 (South Korea - 12)
- Networks: FOX
- Alternative Titles: Masterchef USA (US), Masterchef USA (SE), MasterChef (US) (UK), 我要做廚神 (HK), 마스터셰프 USA (KR)
- Production Companies: Endemol Shine North America, One Potato Two Potato
- Production Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom
MasterChef - Plot
This hit cooking competition series sees award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and other celebrity chefs put a group of contestants through a series of challenges and elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into a culinary master.
MasterChef - Trailer
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MasterChef - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Franc Roddam
Main Cast
- Gordon Ramsay
- Joe Bastianich
- Aarón Sánchez
- Graham Elliot
- Christina Tosi
- Tiffany Derry
- Eddie Jackson
- Brynn Weaver
- Grant Gillon
- Edward Lee
Executive Producers
- Gordon Ramsay
- Natalka Znak
- Shyam Balsé
- DJ Nurre
- Danny Schrader
MasterChef - FAQs
Who are the main judges on MasterChef USA?
Gordon Ramsay has been the constant face of MasterChef USA since its 2010 premiere. Other judges across seasons include Joe Bastianich, Graham Elliot, Aarón Sánchez, Christina Tosi, Tiffany Derry, and Edward Lee, with rotating celebrity chef guests appearing throughout the series.
Where can you stream MasterChef USA?
MasterChef USA is available to stream on Hulu with a subscription. Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported streaming is available on Tubi TV. Check JustWatch for the most current regional availability.
How many seasons does MasterChef USA have?
MasterChef USA has 15 seasons as of 2025, comprising 295 episodes. Seasons have featured themed editions including Legends (Season 11), Back to Win (Season 12), United Tastes of America (Season 13), Generations (Season 14), and Dynamic Duos (Season 15).
Is MasterChef USA still airing new episodes?
Yes, MasterChef USA is currently a returning series and remains in production on FOX. Season 15, subtitled Dynamic Duos, aired in 2025, confirming the show's continued run as one of FOX's flagship reality competition programs.
Is MasterChef USA based on a true story?
MasterChef USA is not based on a true story. It is an unscripted reality competition adapted from the original British MasterChef format created by Franc Roddam, which first aired in the UK in 1990. The American version launched on FOX in July 2010.
What is MasterChef USA about?
MasterChef USA is a culinary competition where talented amateur home cooks compete in a series of challenges and elimination rounds judged by Gordon Ramsay and fellow celebrity chefs. The last cook standing earns the MasterChef title, a trophy, and a life-changing cash prize.
When did MasterChef USA first air?
MasterChef USA premiered on July 27, 2010, on FOX. The debut season featured Gordon Ramsay alongside Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot as judges, drawing millions of viewers and quickly establishing itself as one of FOX's most-watched summer reality series.
Has MasterChef USA won any awards?
MasterChef USA has received multiple Emmy Award nominations over its run, including recognition in the Outstanding Reality Competition Program category. The series has also earned nominations from the Producers Guild of America and various critics' organizations celebrating excellence in reality television.
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