MasterChef

Hopefuls prepare signature dishes in hope of impressing the judges.

Hopefuls vie for a spot in the top 38.

The top 38 contestants are revealed.

The contestants prove they are proficient in basic kitchen techniques.

The contestants have one hour to prepare a dish using surprise ingredients; the winner picks the ingredients for the elimination round.

The contestants form two teams that must cook a five-course meal for hundreds of diners; one contestant is sent home.

The contestants hope to impress the judges and advance to the next round.

The cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The 10 remaining cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The remaining contestants try to impress the judges.

After being spared from elimination, the eight remaining cooks again vie for a spot in the next round; two contestants are eliminated.

The six remaining cooks compete for a spot in the next round.

The five remaining chefs compete for a spot in the next round.

The four remaining contestants prepare dishes for judges from around the world.

The remaining cooks compete.

One contestant wins the grand prize of $250,000.