MasterChef Junior

2013 6.7

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.

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Play Here Come the Kids

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Here Come the Kids
2013-09-27
Twenty-four cooks between the ages of eight and 13 prepare dishes for the judges.
Play School's Out...But the Masterchef Kitchen Is Open!

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School's Out...But the Masterchef Kitchen Is Open!
2013-10-04
The cooks participate in a mystery box challenge; the contestants have an hour to create a restaurant-quality burger.
Play Whip It

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Whip It
2013-10-11
The cooks test the stiffness of their hand-whipped cream by holding the bowls upside down over the judges' heads; beef Wellington challenge.
Play Bad Food Bares

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Bad Food Bares
2013-10-18
The cooks create dishes using foods kids don't usually like; the kids must create layer cakes in 90 minutes.
Play Restaurant Takeovers

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Restaurant Takeovers
2013-10-25
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.
Play Finale, Part 1

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Finale, Part 1
2013-11-01
The top four cooks create dishes featuring chicken, with the cooks of two best dishes moving to the final round.
Play Finale, Part 2

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Finale, Part 2
2013-11-08
The two remaining cooks prepare three-course menus; the winner is chosen.