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MasterChef: The Professionals: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) food and reality series (2008–present), 18 seasons.

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MasterChef: The Professionals is a food and reality series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2008 with 18 seasons and 386 episodes. MasterChef: The Professionals is still running; its most recent episode aired on March 26, 2026.

U.S. premiere: February 10, 2026
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 21
Finale: March 26, 2026

Where to watch MasterChef: The Professionals season 18 in the U.S.

Where to watch MasterChef: The Professionals season 18 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	February 10, 2026 – March 26, 2026	Original U.K. run on BBC One. [1]

Season 18 episode schedule

MasterChef: The Professionals season 18 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Tue, Feb 10, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Wed, Feb 11, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Sun, Feb 15, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Tue, Feb 17, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Wed, Feb 18, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Fri, Feb 20, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Tue, Feb 24, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Wed, Feb 25, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Fri, Feb 27, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Tue, Mar 3, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Wed, Mar 4, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Sun, Mar 8, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Tue, Mar 10, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
14	Wed, Mar 11, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
15	Fri, Mar 13, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
16	Mon, Mar 16, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
17	Tue, Mar 17, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
18	Thu, Mar 19, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
19	Mon, Mar 23, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
20	Tue, Mar 24, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
21	Thu, Mar 26, 2026 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About MasterChef: The Professionals

MasterChef: The Professionals is a food and reality series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running since 2008 with 18 seasons and 386 episodes. MasterChef: The Professionals is still running; its most recent episode aired on March 26, 2026.

Season 18: Season 18 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from February 10, 2026 to March 26, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

Network / service: BBC One (first aired August 25, 2008)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Gregg Wallace (Presenter), Monica Galetti (Judge), Sean Pertwee (Narrator), Marcus Wareing (Judge), Michel Roux Jr. (Judge)

All seasons

Season 18

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Season 18 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from February 10, 2026 to March 26, 2026 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

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Season 17

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Season 17 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from October 29, 2024 to December 12, 2024 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

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Season 16

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Season 16 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from October 23, 2023 to December 8, 2023 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

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Season 15

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Season 15 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 2, 2022 to December 11, 2022 on BBC (U.K.) (18 episodes).

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Season 14

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Season 14 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 8, 2021 to December 16, 2021 on BBC (U.K.) (22 episodes).

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Season 13

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Season 13 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 10, 2020 to December 17, 2020 on BBC (U.K.) (18 episodes).

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Season 12

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Season 12 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 5, 2019 to December 19, 2019 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

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Season 11

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Season 11 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 6, 2018 to December 20, 2018 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

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Season 10

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Season 10 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 7, 2017 to December 21, 2017 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

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Season 9

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Season 9 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 8, 2016 to December 22, 2016 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

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Season 8

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Season 8 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 10, 2015 to December 24, 2015 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

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Season 7

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Season 7 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 4, 2014 to December 23, 2014 on BBC (U.K.) (21 episodes).

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Season 6

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Season 6 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 4, 2013 to December 12, 2013 on BBC (U.K.) (24 episodes).

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Season 5

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Season 5 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 5, 2012 to December 13, 2012 on BBC (U.K.) (24 episodes).

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Season 4

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Season 4 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from November 7, 2011 to December 15, 2011 on BBC (U.K.) (24 episodes).

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Season 3

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Season 3 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from September 27, 2010 to November 8, 2010 on BBC (U.K.) (18 episodes).

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Season 2

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Season 2 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from September 15, 2009 to October 22, 2009 on BBC (U.K.) (29 episodes).

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Season 1

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Season 1 of MasterChef: The Professionals aired from August 25, 2008 to September 19, 2008 on BBC (U.K.) (20 episodes).

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Common questions

How many seasons of MasterChef: The Professionals are there?

MasterChef: The Professionals has 18 seasons and 386 episodes listed, with the first airing on August 25, 2008.

Is MasterChef: The Professionals still on?

MasterChef: The Professionals is still running; its most recent episode aired on March 26, 2026.

Where can I watch MasterChef: The Professionals?

MasterChef: The Professionals 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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