Quick answer · Season 16
MasterChef is a food and reality series that aired on FOX, running since 2010 with 16 seasons and 318 episodes. MasterChef is still running; its most recent episode aired on September 16, 2026.
- U.S. premiere
- April 15, 2026
- Where
- FOX
- Time
- Varies by station
- Episodes
- 18
- Finale
- September 16, 2026
Where to watch MasterChef season 16 in the U.S.
Season 16 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditions Day 1 (Europe) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Auditions Day 2 (Asia-Pacific) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Auditions Day 3 (Africa) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Auditions Day 4 (The Americas) | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Game Day Gourmet | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 6 | Eggs Benedict | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 7 | Team Pitch to Plate | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 8 | World Cup Cookoff | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 9 | Bitter Sweet Mystery Box | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 10 | Wheel of Fusion | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 11 | Royal Wedding | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 12 | Global Feed | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 13 | Tag Team | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 14 | The Wall | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 15 | Restaurant Takeover | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 16 | Keeping Up With Gordon and Tiffany | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 17 | Finale Part 1 | [1] | Check local listings national slot | Listed |
| 18 | Finale Part 2 | [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
MasterChef is a food and reality series that aired on FOX, running since 2010 with 16 seasons and 318 episodes. MasterChef is still running; its most recent episode aired on September 16, 2026.
Season 16: Season 16 of MasterChef aired from April 15, 2026 to September 16, 2026 on FOX (18 episodes).
- Network / service: FOX (first aired July 27, 2010)
- Official site: fox.com
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Gordon Ramsay (Judge), Joe Bastianich (Judge), Aarón Sánchez (Judge), Graham Elliot (Judge), Christina Tosi (Judge)
All seasons
Season 16
Season completeSeason 16 of MasterChef aired from April 15, 2026 to September 16, 2026 on FOX (18 episodes).
Season 15
Season completeSeason 15 of MasterChef aired from May 21, 2025 to September 17, 2025 on FOX (18 episodes).
Season 14
Season completeSeason 14 of MasterChef aired from May 29, 2024 to September 18, 2024 on FOX (19 episodes).
Season 13
Season completeSeason 13 of MasterChef aired from May 24, 2023 to September 20, 2023 on FOX (20 episodes).
Season 12
Season completeSeason 12 of MasterChef aired from May 25, 2022 to September 14, 2022 on FOX (20 episodes).
Season 11
Season completeSeason 11 of MasterChef aired from June 2, 2021 to September 15, 2021 on FOX (18 episodes).
Season 10
Season completeSeason 10 of MasterChef aired from May 29, 2019 to September 18, 2019 on FOX (25 episodes).
Season 9
Season completeSeason 9 of MasterChef aired from May 30, 2018 to September 19, 2018 on FOX (23 episodes).
Season 8
Season completeSeason 8 of MasterChef aired from May 31, 2017 to September 20, 2017 on FOX (21 episodes).
Season 7
Season completeSeason 7 of MasterChef aired from June 1, 2016 to September 14, 2016 on FOX (19 episodes).
Season 6
Season completeSeason 6 of MasterChef aired from May 20, 2015 to September 16, 2015 on FOX (20 episodes).
Season 5
Season completeSeason 5 of MasterChef aired from May 26, 2014 to September 15, 2014 on FOX (19 episodes).
Season 4
Season completeSeason 4 of MasterChef aired from May 22, 2013 to September 11, 2013 on FOX (25 episodes).
Season 3
Season completeSeason 3 of MasterChef aired from June 4, 2012 to September 10, 2012 on FOX (20 episodes).
Season 2
Season completeSeason 2 of MasterChef aired from June 6, 2011 to August 16, 2011 on FOX (20 episodes).
Season 1
Season completeSeason 1 of MasterChef aired from July 27, 2010 to September 15, 2010 on FOX (13 episodes).
Common questions
How many seasons of MasterChef are there?
MasterChef has 16 seasons and 318 episodes listed, with the first airing on July 27, 2010.
Is MasterChef still on?
MasterChef is still running; its most recent episode aired on September 16, 2026.
Where can I watch MasterChef?
MasterChef originally aired on FOX in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check FOX's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.
Sources
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Update history
- Season and episode data imported from TVmaze.
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