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MasterChef: The Professionals: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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MasterChef: The Professionals is a UK food and reality series on BBC One, running since 2008, with 18 seasons and 386 episodes.
MasterChef: The Professionals is still running; the latest episode aired on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
MasterChef: The Professionals seasons (18 seasons, 386 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | August 25, 2008 | September 19, 2008 |
| Season 2 | 29 | September 15, 2009 | October 22, 2009 |
| Season 3 | 18 | September 27, 2010 | November 8, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 24 | November 7, 2011 | December 15, 2011 |
| Season 5 | 24 | November 5, 2012 | December 13, 2012 |
| Season 6 | 24 | November 4, 2013 | December 12, 2013 |
| Season 7 | 21 | November 4, 2014 | December 23, 2014 |
| Season 8 | 21 | November 10, 2015 | December 24, 2015 |
| Season 9 | 21 | November 8, 2016 | December 22, 2016 |
| Season 10 | 21 | November 7, 2017 | December 21, 2017 |
| Season 11 | 21 | November 6, 2018 | December 20, 2018 |
| Season 12 | 21 | November 5, 2019 | December 19, 2019 |
| Season 13 | 18 | November 10, 2020 | December 17, 2020 |
| Season 14 | 22 | November 8, 2021 | December 16, 2021 |
| Season 15 | 18 | November 2, 2022 | December 11, 2022 |
| Season 16 | 21 | October 23, 2023 | December 8, 2023 |
| Season 17 | 21 | October 29, 2024 | December 12, 2024 |
| Season 18 | 21 | February 10, 2026 | March 26, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on BBC One.
Common questions
How many seasons of MasterChef: The Professionals are there?
MasterChef: The Professionals has 18 seasons and 386 episodes, first airing on Monday, August 25, 2008.
Is MasterChef: The Professionals still on?
MasterChef: The Professionals is still running; the latest episode aired on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
What channel is MasterChef: The Professionals on in the UK?
MasterChef: The Professionals airs on BBC One. Past episodes are often available on the broadcaster's own catch-up app.
Who stars in MasterChef: The Professionals?
The main cast includes Gregg Wallace, Monica Galetti, Sean Pertwee, Marcus Wareing.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.