Season 22 · Food

MasterChef 2026 (season 22): U.S. release date, episode schedule and where to watch

Season 22 of MasterChef aired from April 20, 2026 to June 5, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

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Quick answer

MasterChef season 22 ran from April 20, 2026 to June 5, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.) (21 episodes).

U.S. premiere
April 20, 2026
Where
BBC (U.K.)
Time
Not announced
Episodes
21
Finale
June 5, 2026

Season 22 episode schedule (U.S.)

MasterChef season 22 U.S. episode schedule
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21 [1] Time not announced Listed

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Where to watch season 22

Where to watch MasterChef season 22 in the U.S.
WhereHowWhenNotes
BBC (U.K.) Streaming, weeklyAntenna / cable – Original U.K. run on BBC iPlayer. [1]

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.

When was the first episode of MasterChef season 22?

Season 22 episode 1 premiered on Monday, April 20, 2026 on BBC One / BBC iPlayer (U.K.).

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.

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