As of July 2026, MasterChef Australia Season 3 aired in 2011 with 86 episodes — streaming now on Paramount Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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MasterChef Australia Season 3

2011 86 Episodes Reality ⭐ 7/10

MasterChef Australia Season 3 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of format-driven drama that keeps people talking. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 82 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Gary Mehigan anchors the format, but the whole cast makes it watchable. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason MasterChef Australia Season 3 keeps coming up in conversation. MasterChef Australia Season 3 understands that the format only works if the people in it feel real. Season 3 of MasterChef Australia includes 86 episodes. It aired from May 2011 to August 2011. This season stars Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris and Matt Preston. Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2011. The editing in MasterChef Australia Season 3 does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Reality sceptics are warned — MasterChef Australia Season 3 has converted more than a few doubters. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Gary Mehigan is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. The kind of thing that generates strong opinions in every room it is watched in.

📡 Where to Watch MasterChef Australia Season 3

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🇺🇸 United States
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇨🇦 Canada
🇳🇿 New Zealand
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🎬 MasterChef Australia Season 3 — Episode Guide

E1
Cockatoo Island
2011-05-01
Thousands applied, but only 50 lucky people made it to the first leg of MasterChef. An exciting start with a boat ride to Cockatoo Island and a massive Mystery Box Challenge awaiting them. Featuring the most popular supermarket ingredients, the Top 50 had to cook a dish to get them to the next round...
E2
Basic Skills Bootcamp
2011-05-02
Day two of the MasterChef journey, and it’s a tough one – a Basic Skills Bootcamp with new judge, Matt Moran. The remaining 45 contestants go through three rounds which test their chip cutting, mayonnaise making, chicken break down skills. Five from each round will end up in the Elimination Challeng...
E3
The First Six
2011-05-03
The remaining contestants cook off for the first 6 spots in the MasterChef Top 24. Contestants are given two hours to create a trio of desserts set by the guest chef, Maggie Beer.
E4
Go Fish
2011-05-04
The bottom 10 contestants from Maggie Beer's challenge are faced with a choice - either go fishing and cook what you catch, or risk creating a dish with the mystery ingredient.
E5
Ultimate Desert Island Dish
2011-05-05
With another six spots in the MasterChef top 24 up for grabs, the final 30 contestants cook with their five favourite ingredients to create what they believe is the ultimate desert island dish.
E6
Masterclass
2011-05-06
In the first master class of the series, a few special contestants take a trip to the Barossa Valley to visit Maggie Beer in her home and to learn the secrets of the perfect pastry and roast chicken.
E7
Taste Test
2011-05-08
There are two dozen contestants remaining and only 12 spots left in the top 24. The next challenge is a formidable taste test - identity the ingredients in Aria's signature dish, peking duck consomme.
E8
No Judges in Sight
2011-05-09
As our Top 24 enter the MasterChef kitchen for the first time, they are surprised to see no judges. Only a few notice the clock has started ticking down. Has the first challenge already begun?
E9
Immunity Challenge
2011-05-10
The winner of the first challenge will cook for immunity against apprentice chef, Alex Keen, who works under Allesandro Pavoni. Will a 10 minute headstart be enough to beat the best?
E10
Baking Team Challenge
2011-05-11
The Top 24 are woken in the middle of the night and told to head to Sonoma Bakery where, in teams, they will be baking bread for five of Sydney's most illustrious restaurants.
E11
First Elimination
2011-05-12
As the winning team from last night's challenge head off to their reward lunch, the losers trudge back to the MasterChef kitchen to face this season's first elimination.
E12
Masterclass
2011-05-13
The lucky 23 contestants who survived the first elimination are treated to a scrumptious MasterClass. Tonight, George will teach them the secrets of his sweet bougatsa with poached figs.
E13
Mystery Box
2011-05-15
Tonight, the Mystery Box delivers more than one surprise - not only are the contestants faced with an array of unusual food, they must create a dish using ALL of the ingredients!
E14
Pressure Test
2011-05-16
The bottom three contestants from yesterday's Mystery Box challenge must face off in a Pressure Test. They have two hours to recreate their best version of the Cherry Bombe Alaska.
E15
Immunity Challenge
2011-05-17
With an Immunity Pin up for grabs, guest chef, Colin Fassnidge, better bring his A-game because this season's MasterChef contestants aren't going down without a fight!
E16
Boys vs Girls Team Challenge
2011-05-18
It's boys versus girls in today's epic Team Challenge! The two teams head to the Mean Fiddler Pub where they have to cook for 700 hungry revelers.
E17
Rapid Fire challenge
2011-05-19
All eleven contestants of the losing team face elimination tonight. They must cook off in a Rapid Fire challenge over three rounds.
E18
Masterclass
2011-05-20
Tonight, Gary and George give the contestants a MasterClass on the art of cooking rabbit. Later, Gary whips up a modern take on the classic Shepherd's Pie.
E19
Fused Challenge
2011-05-22
Cooking in threes, the contestants are faced with a challenge that fuses the finest elements of both the Mystery Box and Invention Test by creating an outstanding dish using unknown ingredients.
E20
Pressure Test
2011-05-23
Yesterday they were team mates, today the losing trio from Sunday's challenge compete head-to-head in a high-intensity Pressure Test. Two contestants will stay in the kitchen, one will be going home.

🎭 Cast of MasterChef Australia Season 3

Gary Mehigan
Gary Mehigan
Himself - Judge & Host
George Calombaris
George Calombaris
Himself - Judge & Host
Matt Preston
Matt Preston
Himself - Judge & Host

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