MasterChef Canada
6.3/10
CTV Running Food
8 Seasons · 104 Episodes · Premiered January 20, 2014
One year after its smash-hit debut on CTV, MasterChef Canada is back to dish out a second helping of food-driven drama and excitement. The ultimate culinary competition offers home cooks a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to demonstrate their skill and passion, as they compete for $100,000 and the title of Canada's next MasterChef.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
15 episodes
E01
White is the New Black
Tue, Jan 21 2014 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Chicken Little
Tue, Jan 28 2014 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
First Kick at the Box
Mon, Feb 3 2014 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
The Puck Drops Here
Tue, Feb 11 2014 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Where's the Beef?
Tue, Feb 18 2014 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Edible Art
Tue, Feb 25 2014 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Brains Before Beauty
Tue, Mar 4 2014 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
Major Steaks
Mon, Mar 10 2014 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Great Canadian Bake Off
Mon, Mar 17 2014 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
Meals on Wheels
Mon, Mar 24 2014 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E11
Claws Out
Mon, Mar 31 2014 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E12
Line of Fire
Mon, Apr 7 2014 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E13
Family Style
Mon, Apr 14 2014 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E14
Not-Your-Average-Joe
Mon, Apr 21 2014 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E15
And Then There Were Two
Mon, Apr 28 2014 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 2
15 episodes
E01
Fit to Be Tied
Mon, Feb 2 2015 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Patriotic Pantry
Mon, Feb 9 2015 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Constant Cravings
Mon, Feb 16 2015 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Juggling Act
Mon, Mar 2 2015 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Slice of Life
Sun, Mar 8 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
One Potato, Two Potato
Sun, Mar 22 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
No Piece of Cake
Sun, Mar 29 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
Wedding on the Waves
Sun, Apr 5 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Good Things in Small Packages
Sun, Apr 12 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
Walking on Eggshells
Sun, Apr 19 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E11
Tea for Two
Sun, Apr 26 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E12
Fine Dining Under Fire
Sun, May 3 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E13
From Home, with Love
Sun, May 10 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E14
The Trip Bountiful
Sun, May 17 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E15
Ring of Fire
Sun, May 24 2015 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 3
15 episodes
E01
Yes, No, Maybe So
Mon, Feb 15 2016 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The best 40 home cooks in the country audition for an apron and a spot in MasterChef Canada's Top 14.
E02
A Cut Above
Mon, Feb 22 2016 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Eighteen home cooks get a second chance, competing in two culinary challenges.
E03
At Home and Abroad
Mon, Mar 7 2016 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Top 14 home cooks face a Canadian-themed Mystery Box and an Elimination Challenge inspired by the judges' diverse backgrounds.
E04
Trial by Fire
Sun, Mar 13 2016 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In the first team challenge, the remaining cooks honor firefighting heroes in a rib cook-off.
E05
Off the Hook
Sun, Mar 20 2016 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A Mystery Box Challenge requires the cooks to work together and the winners give the assignments in the pantry challenge.
E06
Feast Your Eyes
Sun, Mar 27 2016 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The teams use a fashion collection as an inspiration for a fancy lunch; a surf and turf test sends one cook home.
E07
From the Heart
Sun, Apr 10 2016 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The home cooks bake with the heart during a Mystery Box Challenge.
E08
Oktoberfest Feast
Sun, Apr 17 2016 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The remaining cooks compete in teams for a gourmet sausage challenge in celebration of Oktoberfest.
E09
Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Sun, Apr 24 2016 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The remaining eight cooks take an intimidating nursery rhyme-inspired ingredients.
E10
Out of This World
Sun, May 1 2016 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Astronaut Chris Hadfield inspires the cooks for a Mystery Box challenge.
E11
Demon at the Pass
Sun, May 8 2016 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The remaining cooks take over Alvin Leung and Eric Chong's Asian restaurant.
E12
Cooking with Cocktails
Sun, May 29 2016 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Following a Mystery Box Challenge inspired by judge Michael Bonacini's techniques, the cooks create a cocktail-inspired sweet and savory dish.
E13
Meals and Wheels
Sun, Jun 5 2016 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The top four cooks reunite with their families and then shop for a meal.
E14
Only the Best
Sun, Jun 12 2016 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The three remaining cooks battle for a spot in the finale by preparing a meal for some of Canada's most influential chefs using Canadian ingredients.
E15
Finale
Sun, Jun 19 2016 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The two finalists compete in a three-course challenge to determine the winner of the competition.
Season 4
12 episodes
E01
Special Delivery
Thu, Mar 2 2017 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Twenty-four of the country's best home cooks compete to earn a Masterchef Canada apron and their spot in the Top 12.
E02
Home on the Range
Thu, Mar 9 2017 11:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The Top 12 home cooks face their first mystery box challenge, which includes a treasured and meaningful kitchen item to provide them with inspiration.
E03
True Patriot Love
Thu, Mar 16 2017 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In the first team challenge of the season, the home cooks receive patriotic red and white aprons as they cook for 105 new Canadians following their citizenship ceremony.
E04
The Blind Leading the Blind
Thu, Mar 23 2017 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The Top 10 are blindfolded and must work in pairs to replicate a seven-layer birthday cake in honor of Canada's upcoming 150th birthday. With a different flavor for each layer, the duos must decipher each taste without the use of sight before they recreate the cake. Then, Season 3 winner Mary Berg reveals the next elimination challenge.
E05
Burgers for Bikers
Thu, Mar 30 2017 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Three teams of cooks create gourmet burgers and fries for hungry motorcyclists.
E06
Jamie in the House
Thu, Apr 6 2017 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Chef Jamie Oliver challenges the cooks to create an appetizer for his new chain of Canadian restaurants.
E07
Egg Showdown!
Thu, Apr 13 2017 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
Auberge Anniversary
Thu, Apr 27 2017 10:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Two teams compete in a restaurant takeover celebrating the anniversary of judge Michael Bonacini's restaurant; the losing team is put to the test.
E09
Take Five
Fri, May 5 2017 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The judges demonstrate their three favorite cooking techniques; the top 5 must then use one of these techniques to create a unique dish.
E10
Harvest Family Dinner
Fri, May 12 2017 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The final four cooks split into teams to create elegant family dinners for their loved ones; the members of the losing team face a dessert test.
E11
Sweet Francaise
Fri, May 26 2017 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The final three cooks create sweets to fill display cases; the cooks compete against each other with a luxury ingredient in the elimination challenge.
E12
Finale
Fri, Jun 2 2017 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The final two cooks face off in a three course battle in the hope of becoming the next "Masterchef Canada.''
Season 5
12 episodes
E01
Opportunity Knocks
Wed, Apr 4 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Home cooks from across the country audition for a spot in the Top 12. The best 21 home cooks in the country audition for an apron and a spot in the Top 12, in the season 5 premiere.
E02
How Do You Take Your Mystery Box?
Wed, Apr 11 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Top 12 face their first Mystery Box Challenge and a budget-inspired Elimination Challenge.
E03
Building An Appetite
Wed, Apr 18 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The home cooks face their first Team Challenge as they prepare a hearty meal for 101 Habitat for Humanity volunteers.
E04
Fast and Epicure-ious
Wed, Apr 25 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Top 10 are given a mere 30 minutes to tackle a Mystery Box and must create an original recipe featuring fresh ingredients.
E05
Baker's Dozen
Wed, May 2 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
A Team Challenge finds the home cooks tasked with making donuts for dog owners who frequent an off-leash dog park in Toronto.
E06
Vive La Pressure Test
Wed, May 9 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Top 8 home cooks face an intense series of three French-inspired Pressure Tests that will reveal their skills, strengths, and weaknesses.
E07
The Magnificent Seven
Wed, May 16 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
After a redemption round (watch online), a past contestant rejoins the home cooks as they head to an off-site Team Challenge where they must prepare a Group of Seven-inspired meal for the Order of Canada recipients.
E08
Cooking with Corner Gas
Wed, May 23 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The home cooks are presented with a massive Mystery Box Challenge and prepare a diner dish inspired by the cast of Corner Gas Animated.
E09
On the Line of Fire
Wed, May 30 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Top 6 home cooks face a super-charged Restaurant Takeover Team Challenge with the losing team facing an Elimination Challenge.
E10
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Wed, Jun 6 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The pressure intensifies as former MasteChef Canada winners drop by for a surprise visit.
E11
Pop- Up Star
Wed, Jun 13 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The Top 3 home cooks face the first ever MasterChef Canada Pop-up Restaurant Challenge, and fight for a spot in the finale.
E12
Three Courses, One Crown
Wed, Jun 20 2018 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The top 2 home cooks compete for a chance at the title of MasterChef Canada and $100,000.
Season 6
12 episodes
E01
MasterChef Canada Invitational
Tue, Apr 9 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Home Cooks, Your Roots Are Showing
Tue, Apr 9 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Top Hats and Tails
Tue, Apr 16 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Tastes Like Teen Spirit
Tue, Apr 23 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
This week's Mystery Box presents a blast from the past and at least one home cook's journey comes to a spicy end.
E05
School Lunch!
Tue, Apr 30 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The home cooks go back to school to compete in the biggest Team Challenge in MASTERCHEF CANADA history.
E06
Risk and Reward
Tue, May 7 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Knife Fight!
Tue, May 14 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
Into the Fire
Tue, May 21 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Wheel of Fruit
Tue, May 28 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The cooks are faced with a giant Mystery Box; the cooks take a chance on tropical flavours in the Elimination Challenge.
E10
Gifts From the Earth
Tue, May 28 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The cooks compete in a team challenge at the Canadian Canoe Museum, to honour Indigenous agriculture.
E11
Fire and Ice
Tue, Jun 4 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E12
Final Showdown
Tue, Jun 11 2019 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 7
12 episodes
E01
The Dish That Haunts You
Mon, Feb 15 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Japanese Showdown
Mon, Feb 22 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
MCC4U
Mon, Mar 8 2021 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Pressure, Italian Style
Mon, Mar 15 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Plant-Based Paradise
Mon, Mar 22 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Kitchenary!
Mon, Mar 29 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Food of the Future
Mon, Apr 5 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
Seafood Extravaganza
Mon, Apr 12 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Mon, Apr 19 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
The Sweet Taste of Success
Mon, May 3 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
The judges ask the competitors to pursue the sweet smell of victory with legendary desserts.
E11
Ordinary to Extraordinary
Mon, May 10 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
n this penultimate episode, the remaining competitors face a three-round skills test, and one final cook to determine who will earn a spot in the finale.
E12
Back to Win Finale
Mon, May 17 2021 12:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Finalists compete for the title and the biggest prize awarded.
Season 8
11 episodes
E01
Black Aprons
Fri, Oct 3 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Mystery Box Mayhem
Wed, Oct 15 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Tortilla Takedown
Fri, Oct 24 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
Plant Power
Thu, Oct 30 2025 1:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Thu, Nov 6 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Tag, You're It!
Thu, Nov 13 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Let Them Make Cake
Thu, Nov 20 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
Takeout Face Off
Thu, Nov 27 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Filet-Your-Way
Thu, Dec 4 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
The Viral Semi-Final
Thu, Dec 11 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
E11
The Finale
Thu, Dec 18 2025 2:00 AM GMT+0000
60 min
Cast
Michael Bonacini
as Judge
Claudio Aprile
as Judge
Alvin Leung
as Judge
Charlie Ryan
as Narrator
Mary Berg
as Judge
Hugh Acheson
as Judge
Craig Wong
as Judge