This summer, MasterChef is hitting the road to find the best home cook in America. As the UK's MasterChef 2023 hits its mid-season stride, the US version of the popular cooking series is traveling to four regions of the US — West, Northeast, Midwest and South — to find home chefs who have what it takes to compete on behalf of their region.
Famed Gordon Ramsay is once again joined by chef Aarón Sánchez and restaurateur Joe Bastianich to judge this ultimate cookoff and crown the winner.
The show celebrated its 250th episode on August 9, which came paired with news that the show was renewed for season 14.
Here's everything we know about MasterChef season 13.
Next episode of MasterChef season 13
The two-hour season finale of MasterChef season 13 airs Wednesday, September 20, at 8 pm ET/PT on Fox. Here's the episode description: "The final three home cooks take on their last challenge, with each chef whipping up a spectacular three-course meal; the judges crown the next champion."
MasterChef season 13 episode guide
Keep track of all the episodes of MasterChef season 13 with our guide right here:
MasterChef season 13 episode 1: Regional Auditions — The Northeast
"Season 13 of MasterChef celebrates the 'United Tastes of America,' bringing together chefs from four regions of the country: the Northeast, the Midwest, the West and the South. In the first round of auditions, chefs from the Northeast prepare their signature dishes for judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez and Joe Bastianich, with guest judge Daphne Oz. Five home cooks will receive a coveted white apron and move on in the hopes of becoming the next MasterChef in the all-new 'Regional Auditions - The Northeast' season premiere episode of MasterChef with Daphne Oz as Guest Judge for the Northeast."
MasterChef season 13 episode 2: Regional Auditions — The Midwest
"The auditions continue as chefs from the Midwest battle it out for a coveted spot in the top 20. Each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that impresses the judges in order to continue on in the competition in the all-new 'Regional Auditions — The Midwest' episode of MasterChef: United Tastes of America with former MasterChef Judge Graham Elliot joining as Guest Judge."
MasterChef season 13 episode 3: Regional Auditions — The West
"Chefs of the West compete; each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that will impress the judges."
MasterChef season 13 episode 4: Regional Auditions — The South
"James Beard Award Nominee Tiffany Derry Joins as Guest Judge The United Tastes of America auditions conclude with chefs from the South. Each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that will impress the judges and secure the five remaining spots in the Top 20."
MasterChef season 13 episode 5: "State Fair Food"
"The Top 20 home chefs enter the kitchen for their first challenge. Each contestant is tasked with creating a state fair-inspired dish, but there’s a twist - whoever wins the challenge grants the rest of their region immunity from going home in the all-new "State Fair Food" episode."
MasterChef season 13 episode 6: "Apple Mystery Box"
"The remaining home chefs face their first mystery box challenge -- apples; with both sweet and savory flavors on the table, the chef with immunity is tasked with assigning each region which kind of dish to cook."
MasterChef season 13 episode 7: "Trial by Fire: Field Challenge"
"The home chefs face their first team challenge when they're tasked with pairing up with another region and grilling a delicious meal for 101 firefighters and emergency personnel."
MasterChef season 13 episode 8: "Birds of a Feather Mystery Box"
"The top 17 home chefs return to the kitchen for their second mystery box challenge, but this time with a twist -- one region begins the challenge 10 minutes behind the rest."
MasterChef season 12 episode 9: "United Cakes of America"
"The remaining home chefs face the hardest challenge yet in this celebration of MasterChef's 250th episode; the kitchen heats up when the chef with immunity is tasked to assign each contestant with an iconic cake to re-create."
MasterChef season 12 episode 10: "Dodgers Stadium Field Challenge"
"The chefs split into two teams to prepare a lunch for over 100 kids at Dodger Stadium; the chef with immunity gets to choose one member from each team who must swap sides and work with the other regions."
MasterChef season 12 episode 11: "Military Rations Field Box and Tag Team"
"The chefs must prepare a gourmet meal out of Army rations; the remaining home chefs must tackle a classic MasterChef test -- the tag team challenge; the contestants take turns preparing a delicious three-course meal; chef Andre Rush guest judges."
MasterChef season 12 episode 12: "Patio Grilling Challenge, The Wall Part 2"
"The chef with immunity must pair contestants to cook on opposite sides of a wall, where they must rely on great communication to save themselves from elimination."
MasterChef season 12 episode 13: "Restaurant Takeover: Hell's Kitchen"
"The top six chefs face the ultimate challenge of taking over the world's largest Hell's Kitchen restaurant."
MasterChef season 13 plot
Here's the synopsis of MasterChef season 13 from Fox:
"Entering its 13th season, MasterChef: United Tastes of America sees Ramsay, acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich returning for the ultimate cook-off, as the top home cooks from four parts of America (West, Northeast, Midwest and South) battle it out for their region. The home cooks will face a multitude of cooking trials, including a State Fair challenge, a series of iconic Mystery Box challenges, cooking a meal at Dodger Stadium, and the fan-favorite Tag Team event, where they must create a Michelin-star quality three-course meal! Only one home cook will win it all and take home the cash prize of $250,000 and the title of America’s MasterChef."
MasterChef season 13 judges
Gordon Ramsay returns to MasterChef as a host, judge and executive producer. The renowned chef and restaurateur is known for his other hit shows like Hell's Kitchen, Next Level Chef and Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars.
Chef Aarón Sánchez, a third-generation cookbook author, is the owner of Johnny Sánchez in New Orleans and a partner and creative director at Cocina, the first online platform celebrating the Latin lifestyle. In addition to MasterChef, he's appeared in several cooking shows like Chopped and Chopped Junior, and he's also a judge on MasterChef Junior.
Joe Bastianich owns more than 16 restaurants all over the world including Lupa, Becco and Casa Mono. He's also a bestselling author who has been with the MasterChef and MasterChef Junior family for several seasons.
MasterChef season 13 trailer
Take a look at the MasterChef season 13 trailer below.
How to watch MasterChef season 13
MasterChef season 13 airs on Fox, which is included with most cable providers. If you've cut the cord, you can access the channel through live TV streaming providers like FuboTV, Hulu Plus Live TV, Sling TV and YouTube TV.
The latest episodes of MasterChef season 13 are available to stream the day after they air live on Hulu.
