MasterChef Junior

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2013-09-27

Last Air Date: 2024-05-20

Number of Seasons: 9

Number of Episodes: 105

Networks: FOX

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Top Cast

Gordon Ramsay as Self - Judge
Christina Tosi as Self - Judge
Aarón Sánchez as Self - Judge
Joe Bastianich as Self - Judge
Graham Elliot as Self - Judge
Daphne Oz as Self - Judge
Matilda Ramsay as Self - Judge
Addison Osta Smith as Self - Contestant
Oona Yaffe as Self
Richard Blais as Self - Judge

Seasons

Specials (2017) - (4 Episodes)

Season 1 (2013) - (7 Episodes)

Season 2 (2014) - (7 Episodes)

Season 3 (2015) - (8 Episodes)

Season 4 (2015) - (12 Episodes)

Season 5 (2017) - (15 Episodes)

Season 6 (2018) - (15 Episodes)

Season 7 (2019) - (15 Episodes)

Season 8 (2022) - (16 Episodes)

Season 9 (2024) - (10 Episodes)

Specials (2017)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: An Extra Serving (2017-04-27)

The 1-hour retrospective will feature Ramsay dishing on some of his favorite meals from the show. He also will be visited by past winners and fan-favorite contestants, as he checks in to see how they’ve grown – not only as chefs, but as young adults. Also included are never-before-seen bloopers.
Ep. 2: The Road to the Finale (Season 6) (2018-05-15)

Gordon looks back at his favorite moments from this season, and charts the extraordinary journey this talented group of junior home cooks has taken.
Ep. 3: Celebrity Showdown (2018) (2018-11-22)

Gordon Ramsay and Aarón Sánchez invite celebrities, their kids, and some fan-favorite alumni into the MasterChef Junior kitchen, where they show off their culinary skills in exciting contests for charity. The winner of each battle earns a $25,000 Donation to Charity of his or her choice. In between the battles Gordon chats with Martha Stewart to swap holiday-themed recipes for the whole family to enjoy. The 3 match-ups: Eric Stonestreet and Season 5 Contestant Shayne vs Terrence Howard and Season 6 Finalist Avery. Alyson Hannigan and her Daughter Saty vs Lil Rel Howery and his Daughter Brittni. Emmitt Smith and Season 6 Winner Beni vs Jerry Rice and Season 4 Winner Addison.
Ep. 4: The Road to the Finale (Season 7) (2019-05-28)

Gordon Ramsay looks back at his favorite moments from this season and charts the extraordinary journey this talented group of junior home cooks has taken.