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MasterChef: how many seasons and episodes, and where it airs in the UK
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MasterChef has 11 seasons and 143 episodes on BBC Two (1990–2001).
MasterChef is a UK food and reality series on BBC Two, which ran from 1990 to 2001, with 11 seasons and 143 episodes. MasterChef has ended; its final episode aired on Tuesday, July 3, 2001.
MasterChef seasons (11 seasons, 143 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | July 2, 1990 | September 24, 1990 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 21, 1991 | July 14, 1991 |
| Season 3 | 13 | April 26, 1992 | July 19, 1992 |
| Season 4 | 13 | April 11, 1993 | July 4, 1993 |
| Season 5 | 13 | April 10, 1994 | July 3, 1994 |
| Season 6 | 13 | April 16, 1995 | July 9, 1995 |
| Season 7 | 13 | April 7, 1996 | June 30, 1996 |
| Season 8 | 13 | April 27, 1997 | August 3, 1997 |
| Season 9 | 13 | January 3, 1999 | March 28, 1999 |
| Season 10 | 13 | March 12, 2000 | June 4, 2000 |
| Season 11 | 13 | April 3, 2001 | July 3, 2001 |
Original UK air dates on BBC Two.
Common questions
How many seasons of MasterChef are there?
MasterChef has 11 seasons and 143 episodes, first airing on Monday, July 2, 1990.
Has MasterChef ended?
MasterChef has ended; its final episode aired on Tuesday, July 3, 2001.
What channel is MasterChef on in the UK?
MasterChef aired on BBC Two. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in MasterChef?
The main cast includes Loyd Grossman, Gary Rhodes.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved November 4, 2026.