As of July 2026, MasterChef Australia Season 9 aired in 2017 with 63 episodes — streaming now on Paramount Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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MasterChef Australia Season 9

2017 63 Episodes Reality ⭐ 7/10

MasterChef Australia Season 9 has become appointment viewing on and for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 82 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Gary Mehigan is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, MasterChef Australia Season 9 is worth clearing space for. What separates MasterChef Australia Season 9 from the rest of its genre is a genuine understanding of what its audience actually wants to watch. Season 9 of MasterChef Australia includes 63 episodes. It aired from May 2017 to July 2017. 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 2017. The editing in MasterChef Australia Season 9 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 9 has converted more than a few doubters. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. The casting and production never let it go stale. The kind of thing that disappears an evening without you noticing.

📡 Where to Watch MasterChef Australia Season 9

🇦🇺 Australia
🇺🇸 United States
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇨🇦 Canada
🇳🇿 New Zealand
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🎬 MasterChef Australia Season 9 — Episode Guide

E1
Auditions Part 1
2017-05-01
The heat is on. A fresh group of home cooks from around the country will eagerly tackle challenges that will see one of them take home the title and $250,000.
E2
Auditions Part 2
2017-05-02
After a record-breaking first-round cook that saw an extraordinary 20 aprons handed out, only four aprons remain. Who will have what it takes to impress the judges?
E3
Auditions Part 3
2017-05-03
In the third and final round of the judge's auditions, six contestants are vying for the final apron, which will secure them a place in the top 24.
E4
Mystery Box: Elena Duggan
2017-05-04
Top 24 Mystery Box Challenge: Elena Duggan The top 24 contestants enter the kitchen for their first mystery box challenge.
E5
Elimination Challenge: Hidden Pairs
2017-05-04
Hidden Pairs Elimination Challenge Bottom 4 cooking of in the mystery pairs elimination challenge.
E6
Judges' Mystery Box Challenge and Invention Test
2017-05-07
Each judge has placed three of their favourite ingredients into the mystery box and contestants will have 75 minutes to create a remarkable dish for a chance at immunity.
E7
Pressure Test: Gary Mehigan's Roast Chicken, Peas and Potatoes
2017-05-08
The three contestants with the least impressive dishes from the invention test face off in the pressure test. To survive they must keep up with Gary Mehigan as he prepares his classic roast chicken.
E8
Immunity Challenge: Jarrod Di Blasi
2017-05-09
The top three contestants from the invention test now compete in creating a family meal for four in half-an-hour. The winner will then take on a professional chef for a chance at immunity.
E9
400 Gradi Team Challenge
2017-05-10
The contestants gather at Gradi, one of Melbourne's leading Italian restaurants before being split into two teams who must prepare four dishes for 250 hungry diners to avoid the elimination challenge.
E10
Elimination Challenge: Potato & Masterclass
2017-05-11
The losing team from the Italian service challenge face elimination. Who will be the next to leave the competition? Plus, don't miss the first MasterClass of 2017 led by judges Gary, George and Matt.
E11
Mystery Box: Ben Shewry
2017-05-14
Contestants have 75 minutes to create a dish using ingredients from the mystery box with the winner gaining the advantage in the invention test.
E12
Pressure Test: Andy Bowdy's Rita cake
2017-05-15
The bottom three contestants from the invention test now face a pressure test to recreate Andy Bowdy's Rita cake to avoid elimination. Who will be the next to leave the competition?
E13
Immunity Challenge: Waffle Iron
2017-05-16
The three best performers from the invention test are now vying for a chance at immunity. Does the amateur cook have what it takes to out-cook the professional?
E14
Team Challenge: Relay
2017-05-17
The contestants are split into teams of four in a relay challenge as each member has 15 minutes to cook and only 45 seconds to hand over to the next cook in the relay.
E15
Elimination Challenge: Time Auction
2017-05-18
The losing team from the relay challenge now face elimination and the contestants have 90 minutes which they can use to buy ingredients. Who will be the next to leave the competition?
E16
Mystery Box: Delicious Dessert
2017-05-21
Contestants have 90 minutes to create a delicious dessert from the mystery box ingredients. However, only five dishes will be tasted and only three will move on to the immunity challenge.
E17
Pressure Test: Christy Tania's Ice Cream Float
2017-05-22
The bottom three contestants from the invention test now face off in the pressure test elimination, and have to recreate an ice cream float with a helium-filled toffee ballon.
E18
Immunity Challenge
2017-05-23
The three best-performing contestants from the invention test compete for immunity. Each contestant has 90 minutes to create a dessert while the professional chefs will only have 75 minutes.
E19
Team Challenge - Edible Art Installation
2017-05-24
Contestants will be working in teams to build an edible art installation in a specially constructed greenhouse. With just 8 hours to impress the judges which team will be safe from elimination?
E20
Elimination Challenge: Blind Taste Test
2017-05-25
The losing team from the greenhouse challenge now face elimination. The first three to fail the blindfold taste test will have 75 minutes to prepare an impressive dish to stay in the competition.

🎭 Cast of MasterChef Australia Season 9

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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