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MasterChef: all seasons, episodes and where it airs in the UK
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MasterChef is a UK food and reality series from BBC iPlayer, running since 2005, with 22 seasons and 553 episodes.
MasterChef is still running; the latest episode aired on Friday, June 5, 2026.
MasterChef seasons (22 seasons, 553 episodes)
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 30 | February 21, 2005 | April 1, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 40 | January 23, 2006 | March 17, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 40 | January 22, 2007 | March 16, 2007 |
| Season 4 | 32 | January 7, 2008 | February 28, 2008 |
| Season 5 | 32 | January 5, 2009 | February 26, 2009 |
| Season 6 | 23 | February 18, 2010 | April 7, 2010 |
| Season 7 | 15 | February 16, 2011 | April 27, 2011 |
| Season 8 | 15 | January 17, 2012 | March 15, 2012 |
| Season 9 | 23 | March 12, 2013 | May 2, 2013 |
| Season 10 | 24 | March 26, 2014 | May 16, 2014 |
| Season 11 | 24 | March 10, 2015 | April 24, 2015 |
| Season 12 | 25 | March 23, 2016 | May 6, 2016 |
| Season 13 | 25 | March 29, 2017 | May 12, 2017 |
| Season 14 | 25 | February 26, 2018 | April 13, 2018 |
| Season 15 | 24 | February 11, 2019 | March 29, 2019 |
| Season 16 | 24 | February 24, 2020 | April 17, 2020 |
| Season 17 | 18 | March 1, 2021 | April 14, 2021 |
| Season 18 | 21 | March 23, 2022 | May 5, 2022 |
| Season 19 | 24 | April 10, 2023 | June 1, 2023 |
| Season 20 | 24 | April 1, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
| Season 21 | 24 | August 6, 2025 | September 26, 2025 |
| Season 22 | 21 | April 20, 2026 | June 5, 2026 |
Original UK air dates on BBC iPlayer.
Common questions
How many seasons of MasterChef are there?
MasterChef has 22 seasons and 553 episodes, first airing on Monday, February 21, 2005.
Is MasterChef still on?
MasterChef is still running; the latest episode aired on Friday, June 5, 2026.
What channel is MasterChef on in the UK?
MasterChef airs on BBC iPlayer, a streaming service.
Who stars in MasterChef?
The main cast includes John Torode, India Fisher, Gregg Wallace, Anna Haugh.
Source: TVmaze (CC BY-SA), retrieved October 7, 2026.