American version of the culinary competition series that gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges. Celebrated food experts coach and encourage the promising hopefuls to cook like pros and teach them the tricks of the trade along the way.
MasterChef Junior (Season 1)
Here Come the Kids (Episode 1) 7.0
Air date: 2013-09-27
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: Twenty-four cooks between the ages of eight and 13 prepare dishes for the judges.
School's Out...But the Masterchef Kitchen Is Open! (Episode 2) 7.0
Air date: 2013-10-04
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The cooks participate in a mystery box challenge; the contestants have an hour to create a restaurant-quality burger.
Whip It (Episode 3) 7.0
Air date: 2013-10-11
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The cooks test the stiffness of their hand-whipped cream by holding the bowls upside down over the judges' heads; beef Wellington challenge.
Bad Food Bares (Episode 4) 7.0
Air date: 2013-10-18
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The cooks create dishes using foods kids don't usually like; the kids must create layer cakes in 90 minutes.
Restaurant Takeovers (Episode 5) 7.0
Air date: 2013-10-25
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The kids split into two teams and take over a fine dining restaurant in Los Angeles where feedback from the diners and the head chef will decide the winning team.
Finale, Part 1 (Episode 6) 7.0
Air date: 2013-11-01
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The top four cooks create dishes featuring chicken, with the cooks of two best dishes moving to the final round.
Finale, Part 2 (Episode 7) 7.5
Air date: 2013-11-08
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: The two remaining cooks prepare three-course menus; the winner is chosen.
