Episode 1

E1

Out of the thousands who applied, 60 amateur cooks have made it through to compete over five weeks of heats in the MasterChef kitchen.

Episode 2

E2

Six more amateurs try to prove to judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace that they have the potential to be the 2020 MasterChef champion.

Episode 3

E3

The six qualifiers from the first two heats return for the first quarter-final, hoping to win a place in Knockout Week.

Episode 4

E4

It’s the second week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 5

E5

The second week of heats continue with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 6

E6

It's the second quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.

Episode 7

E7

It's the third week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 8

E8

The third week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 9

E9

It's the third quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.

Episode 10

E10

It's the fourth week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 11

E11

The fourth week of heats continues with six more contestants vying to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 12

E12

It's the fourth quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week

Episode 13

E13

It’s the fifth and final week of heats, with six more hopefuls getting their first chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 14

E14

The last group of contestants get their chance to win an apron by cooking their signature dish.

Episode 15

E15

It's the last quarter-final, with six heat winners returning to fight for a place in Knockout Week.

Episode 16

E16

After five weeks of fiercely competitive heats, 16 amateur cooks remain to battle it out in Knockout Week.

Episode 17

E17

Knockout Week continues with the second group of eight amateur chefs put to the test.

Episode 18

E18

On the final day of Knockout Week, the best ten amateur chefs remain - all of them desperate to reach the semi-finals.

Episode 19

E19

The MasterChef semi-finals begin with a spectacular challenge as the contestants head to the Royal Navy base in Portsmouth.

Episode 20

E20

The remaining seven contestants are surprised by a very special guest. Joining them in the MasterChef kitchen is one of the country’s best chefs, Tom Kitchin.

Episode 21

E21

The remaining five chefs tackle the last challenge of the semi-finals, cooking for four of the country’s most feared restaurant critics.

Episode 22

E22

It is finals week, and only four chefs remain. Tonight, they embark on a culinary adventure of a lifetime on the island of Mauritius.

Episode 23

E23

The four finalists face a challenge set by the world’s greatest pastry chef, Albert Adria.

Episode 24

E24

It’s the MasterChef final. After an arduous eight-week journey, the search for the country’s best amateur cook reaches its climax.