MasterChef - Series 16

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Episode 1

1 - Episode 1

Air Date: February 24, 2020

Out of the thousands who applied, 60 amateur cooks have made it through to compete over five weeks of heats in the MasterChef kitchen.

Episode 2

2 - Episode 2

Air Date: February 26, 2020

Six more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2020 MasterChef champion.

Episode 3

3 - Episode 3

Air Date: February 28, 2020

The six qualifiers from the first two heats return for the first quarter-final, hoping to win a place in Knockout Week.

Episode 4

4 - Episode 4

Air Date: March 4, 2020

It’s the second week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 5

5 - Episode 5

Air Date: March 5, 2020

The second week of heats continue with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 6

6 - Episode 6

Air Date: March 6, 2020

It's the second quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.

Episode 7

7 - Episode 7

Air Date: March 9, 2020

It's the third week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 8

8 - Episode 8

Air Date: March 11, 2020

The third week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 9

9 - Episode 9

Air Date: March 12, 2020

It's the third quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.

Episode 10

10 - Episode 10

Air Date: March 16, 2020

It's the fourth week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 11

11 - Episode 11

Air Date: March 18, 2020

The fourth week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 12

12 - Episode 12

Air Date: March 20, 2020

It's the fourth quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week

Episode 13

13 - Episode 13

Air Date: March 23, 2020

It’s the fifth and final week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 14

14 - Episode 14

Air Date: March 25, 2020

The last group of contestants get their chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 15

15 - Episode 15

Air Date: March 27, 2020

It's the last quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.

Episode 16

16 - Episode 16

Air Date: March 30, 2020

After five weeks of fiercely competitive heats, 16 amateur cooks remain to battle it out in Knockout Week.

Episode 17

17 - Episode 17

Air Date: April 1, 2020

Knockout Week continues with the second group of eight amateur chefs put to the test.

Episode 18

18 - Episode 18

Air Date: April 3, 2020

On the final day of Knockout Week, the best ten amateur chefs remain - all of them desperate to reach the semi-finals.

Episode 19

19 - Episode 19

Air Date: April 6, 2020

The MasterChef semi-finals begin with a spectacular challenge as the contestants head to the Royal Navy base in Portsmouth.

Episode 20

20 - Episode 20

Air Date: April 8, 2020

The remaining seven contestants are surprised by a very special guest. Joining them in the MasterChef kitchen is one of the country’s best chefs, Tom Kitchin.

Episode 21

21 - Episode 21

Air Date: April 9, 2020

The remaining five chefs tackle the last challenge of the semi-finals, cooking for four of the country’s most feared restaurant critics.

Episode 22

22 - Episode 22

Air Date: April 15, 2020

It is finals week, and only four chefs remain. Tonight, they embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime on the island of Mauritius.

Episode 23

23 - Episode 23

Air Date: April 16, 2020

The four finalists face a challenge set by the world’s greatest pastry chef, Albert Adria.

Episode 24

24 - Episode 24

Air Date: April 17, 2020

It’s the MasterChef final. After an arduous eight-week journey, the search for the country’s best amateur cook reaches its climax.