Quick answer · Season 22
MasterChef is a food and reality series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2005 with 22 seasons and 553 episodes. MasterChef is still running; its most recent episode aired on June 5, 2026.
- U.S. premiere
- April 20, 2026
- Where
- BBC (U.K.)
- Time
- Not announced
- Episodes
- 21
- Finale
- June 5, 2026
Where to watch MasterChef season 22 in the U.S.
| Where | How | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC (U.K.) | Streaming, weeklyAntenna / cable | – | Original U.K. run on BBC iPlayer. [1] |
Season 22 episode schedule
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| 1 | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
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| 18 | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 19 | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 20 | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
| 21 | [1] | Time not announced | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About MasterChef
MasterChef is a food and reality series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2005 with 22 seasons and 553 episodes. MasterChef is still running; its most recent episode aired on June 5, 2026.
Season 22: Season 22 of MasterChef aired from April 20, 2026 to June 5, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).
- Network / service: BBC iPlayer (first aired February 21, 2005)
- Official site: bbc.co.uk
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): John Torode (Judge), India Fisher (Narrator), Gregg Wallace (Judge), Anna Haugh (Judge), Grace Dent (Judge)
All seasons
Season 22
Season completeSeason 22 of MasterChef aired from April 20, 2026 to June 5, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).
Season 21
Season completeSeason 21 of MasterChef aired from August 6, 2025 to September 26, 2025 on BBC (U.K.) (24 episodes).
Season 20
Season completeSeason 20 of MasterChef aired from April 1, 2024 to May 22, 2024 on BBC (U.K.) (24 episodes).
Season 19
Season completeSeason 19 of MasterChef aired from April 10, 2023 to June 1, 2023 on BBC (U.K.) (24 episodes).
Season 18
Season completeSeason 18 of MasterChef aired from March 23, 2022 to May 5, 2022 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).
Season 17
Season completeSeason 17 of MasterChef aired from March 1, 2021 to April 14, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (18 episodes).
Season 16
Season completeSeason 16 of MasterChef aired from February 24, 2020 to April 17, 2020 on BBC (U.K.) (24 episodes).
Season 15
Season completeSeason 15 of MasterChef aired from February 11, 2019 to March 29, 2019 on BBC (U.K.) (24 episodes).
Season 14
Season completeSeason 14 of MasterChef aired from February 26, 2018 to April 13, 2018 on BBC (U.K.) (25 episodes).
Season 13
Season completeSeason 13 of MasterChef aired from March 29, 2017 to May 12, 2017 on BBC (U.K.) (25 episodes).
Season 12
Season completeSeason 12 of MasterChef aired from March 23, 2016 to May 6, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (25 episodes).
Season 11
Season completeSeason 11 of MasterChef aired from March 10, 2015 to April 24, 2015 on BBC (U.K.) (24 episodes).
Season 10
Season completeSeason 10 of MasterChef aired from March 26, 2014 to May 16, 2014 on BBC (U.K.) (24 episodes).
Season 9
Season completeSeason 9 of MasterChef aired from March 12, 2013 to May 2, 2013 on BBC (U.K.) (23 episodes).
Season 8
Season completeSeason 8 of MasterChef aired from January 17, 2012 to March 15, 2012 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).
Season 7
Season completeSeason 7 of MasterChef aired from February 16, 2011 to April 27, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (15 episodes).
Season 6
Season completeSeason 6 of MasterChef aired from February 18, 2010 to April 7, 2010 on BBC (U.K.) (23 episodes).
Season 5
Season completeSeason 5 of MasterChef aired from January 5, 2009 to February 26, 2009 on BBC (U.K.) (32 episodes).
Season 4
Season completeSeason 4 of MasterChef aired from January 7, 2008 to February 28, 2008 on BBC (U.K.) (32 episodes).
Season 3
Season completeSeason 3 of MasterChef aired from January 22, 2007 to March 16, 2007 on BBC (U.K.) (40 episodes).
Season 2
Season completeSeason 2 of MasterChef aired from January 23, 2006 to March 17, 2006 on BBC (U.K.) (40 episodes).
Season 1
Season completeSeason 1 of MasterChef aired from February 21, 2005 to April 1, 2005 on BBC (U.K.) (30 episodes).
Common questions
How many seasons of MasterChef are there?
MasterChef has 22 seasons and 553 episodes listed, with the first airing on February 21, 2005.
Is MasterChef still on?
MasterChef is still running; its most recent episode aired on June 5, 2026.
Where can I watch MasterChef?
MasterChef originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.
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