MasterChef USA
Series Overview
MasterChef USA, on PBS, is the original US adaptation of the BBC's MasterChef, a cooking competition for amateur cooks. Grab your whisks and hang on to your toques, as the 27 regional MasterChef champs chop, purée, roast, braise, sauté, simmer and grill their way through the Olympics of amateur cooking to the title of MasterChef USA! Host Gary Rhodes, one of Great Britain’s best-loved chefs, guides us through 13 half-hour episodes and an hour long prime time special. A panel of celebrity judges preside as 27 winning amateur chefs, wielding their own mouthwatering menus, battle over Brulée and Beurre Blanc, wrangle over roasted peppers and risotto, and strive to create the most satisfying soup, salad and soufflé.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 26 Episodes
26–56 min per episode
2000 – 2001
Premiered: Sat, Apr 1, 2000
Franc RoddamLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “Grand Finale”
The three winners of semifinals 1, 2 and 3 compete in a three-course meal challenge; judges are B. Smith and MasterChef 2000 winner, Nancy Vaziri.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manny Rodriguez
John Dagnen
John McEwen, Christine Andrews Rylko, Elizabeth Brock
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Andrews Rylko
Producer
Manny Rodriguez
Director
John Dagnen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is MasterChef USA about?
MasterChef USA, on PBS, is the original US adaptation of the BBC's MasterChef, a cooking competition for amateur cooks. Grab your whisks and hang on to your toques, as the 27 regional MasterChef champs chop, purée, roast, braise, sauté, simmer and grill their way through the Olympics of amateur cooking to the title of MasterChef USA! Host Gary Rhodes, one of Great Britain’s best-loved chefs, guides us through 13 half-hour episodes and an hour long prime time special. A panel of celebrity judges preside as 27 winning amateur chefs, wielding their own mouthwatering menus, battle over Brulée and Beurre Blanc, wrangle over roasted peppers and risotto, and strive to create the most satisfying soup, salad and soufflé.
How many seasons does MasterChef USA have?
MasterChef USA comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in MasterChef USA?
Key cast members in MasterChef USA include Gary Rhodes, Geoffrey Hill, David Ross, Lala Cheema.
Who created or directed MasterChef USA?
MasterChef USA was developed and directed by Manny Rodriguez.