As of July 2026, MasterChef Australia Season 4 aired in 2012 with 70 episodes — streaming now on Paramount Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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MasterChef Australia Season 4

2012 70 Episodes Reality ⭐ 7/10

If you want reality entertainment that actually understands its own format, MasterChef Australia Season 4 is available on and right now. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Gary Mehigan anchors the format, but the whole cast makes it watchable. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

MasterChef Australia Season 4 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. What separates MasterChef Australia Season 4 from the rest of its genre is a genuine understanding of what its audience actually wants to watch. Season 4 of MasterChef Australia includes 70 episodes. It aired from May 2012 to July 2012. 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 2012. The format has been replicated endlessly since MasterChef Australia Season 4 first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

MasterChef Australia Season 4 is impossible to watch casually — expect strong opinions. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The production understands its own premise and executes on it without apology. If you have enjoyed similar formats before, this is one of the stronger examples of what the genre can do.

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🎬 MasterChef Australia Season 4 — Episode Guide

E1
The Journey Continues
2012-05-06
The personality is on the plate and the food is the star of the show. Network Ten's smash hit series MasterChef returns tonight and promises to excite, thrill and entertain like never before!
E2
Top 50 Mystery Box
2012-05-07
The top 50 amateur cooks will compete in the first Mystery Box challenge of the season; the judges select the top 12 who then have the opportunity to cook off in a nail-biting challenge.
E3
Mornington Peninsula Farms
2012-05-08
The top 12 contestants from last night's Mystery Box are divided into pairs to forage for their own ingredients at various farms in Mornington Peninsula to cook a sweet or savoury dish.
E4
Knife Skills
2012-05-09
MasterChef mentor Matt Moran arrives at the Royal Exhibition Building to put the contestants through their knife skills paces. They must fillet, pin bone and cook a beautiful piece of salmon.
E5
Sweet Pressure Test
2012-05-10
Thirty three contestants compete in a Sweet Pressure Test created by superstar chef Shannon Bennett. With six more aprons up for grabs, his Peach Melba dessert is a challenge to say the least!
E6
Masterclass
2012-05-11
The top 18 contestants head to Daylesford for a MasterClass. Later, Matt Moran and George teach the contestants some classic French cooking techniques.
E7
French Pressure Test
2012-05-13
After a long week of hard fought challenges the remaining twelve contestants compete in a French Pressure test to claim the last remaining spots in the Top 24. But whose dish will earn them an apron?
E8
Mystery Box
2012-05-14
Arriving at the MasterChef kitchen, the top 24 quickly learn it's 'Mystery Box' time! They raise the lid but it's not food that they find.
E9
Beat the Chef!
2012-05-15
The Immunity Challenge sees the winner of the Pressure Test try and 'Beat the Chef!' It's a battle royale as our contestant takes on superstar chef Dan Hong from the Lotus Restaurant.
E10
Restaurant Team Challenge
2012-05-16
Ever dreamed of running your own restaurant? The contestants are divided into two teams: they must take over a restaurant service in opposing restaurants in Sydney's Kings Cross.
E11
Pasta Elimination
2012-05-17
The losing team head to the MasterChef kitchen for the first elimination challenge of the season. It's all about pasta and the contestants are challenged to either 'make or break' that pasta.
E12
Masterclass
2012-05-18
Gary and George host a seafood-inspired MasterClass, while Phillipa Grogan from Phillipa's bakery in Melbourne teaches the contestants the art of breadmaking.
E13
Mystery and Invention
2012-05-20
This Mystery Box is a cracker - literally. Then later, the winner of this challenge gets to pick the key ingredient for the following Invention Test.
E14
Pressure Test
2012-05-21
Superstar chef Peter Gilmore returns with an eight layer textured chocolate cake. Talk about Pressure Test! The bottom three from the Invention Test must replicate this cake.
E15
Immunity Challenge
2012-05-22
The lucky winner from the Invention Test returns to the kitchen tonight to face off against former head chef of Tetsuya restaurant, Darren Roberston.
E16
Yum Cha Team Challenge
2012-05-23
The top 22 contestants head to Sydney's Chinese Gardens to compete in a yum cha challenge. Divided into teams, they must plan a menu, shop and cook a tasty yum cha feast.
E17
Elimination Challenge
2012-05-24
Yesterday's losing 11 contestants compete in tonight's elimination challenge. It's a taste test and cook off so this challenge is tough! After a hard fought fight one contestant is sent home.
E18
Masterclass
2012-05-25
It's a mega MasterClass tonight as Gary and Matt Moran teach the top 21 contestants about raw foods, herbs, and oils. Later Gary whips up a mushroom gnocchi and his 'Mum's Lamb Stew with Dumplings'.
E19
Biscuit Mystery Box
2012-05-27
The remaining 21 contestants return to the MasterChef kitchen to compete in a biscuit inspired Mystery Box challenge. Later it's an Invention Test Mexican style. Cactus anyone?
E20
Pressure Test
2012-05-28
The bottom three contestants from the last show arrive at the kitchen to face off in the Pressure Test. Later, three lucky contestants attend a very special private Master Class.

🎭 Cast of MasterChef Australia Season 4

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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