MasterChef Junior - Season 1

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Here Come the Kids

1 - Here Come the Kids

Air Date: September 27, 2013

Twenty-four cooks between the ages of eight and 13 prepare dishes for the judges.

School's Out...But the Masterchef Kitchen Is Open!

2 - School's Out...But the Masterchef Kitchen Is Open!

Air Date: October 4, 2013

The cooks participate in a mystery box challenge; the contestants have an hour to create a restaurant-quality burger.

Whip It

3 - Whip It

Air Date: October 11, 2013

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

4 - Bad Food Bares

Air Date: October 18, 2013

The cooks create dishes using foods kids don't usually like; the kids must create layer cakes in 90 minutes.

Restaurant Takeovers

5 - Restaurant Takeovers

Air Date: October 25, 2013

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

6 - Finale, Part 1

Air Date: November 1, 2013

The top four cooks create dishes featuring chicken, with the cooks of two best dishes moving to the final round.

Finale, Part 2

7 - Finale, Part 2

Air Date: November 8, 2013

The two remaining cooks prepare three-course menus; the winner is chosen.