What are the best episodes of MasterChef New Zealand?

The best rated episodes of MasterChef New Zealand are: Masterclass 8 - S3E22 rated 9.0, Episode 10 - S4E13 rated 8.3, Masterclass 1 - S4E8 rated 8.0, Episode 7 - S4E7 rated 8.0, Masterclass 9 - S3E24 rated 8.0, Episode 12 - S3E17 rated 8.0, Episode 6 - S3E6 rated 8.0, Episode 1 - S3E1 rated 8.0, Episode 12 - S4E17 rated 7.8, Episode 2 - S4E2 rated 7.8

What are the worst episodes of MasterChef New Zealand?

The lowest rated episodes of MasterChef New Zealand are: Masterclass 9 - S4E24 rated 3.0, Masterclass 5 - S3E16 rated 4.0, Masterclass 6 - S4E18 rated 4.0, Masterclass 7 - S3E20 rated 5.0, Masterclass 7 - S4E20 rated 5.0, Masterclass Episode 5 - S2E12 rated 5.5, Masterclass Episode 2 - S2E6 rated 5.7, Masterclass Episode 4 - S2E10 rated 6.0, Masterclass Episode 7 - S2E16 rated 6.0, Masterclass 2 - S3E10 rated 6.0

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Best Episodes of MasterChef New Zealand

Masterclass 8
S3 Ep22
9.0
26th May 2012
Josh Emett, Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie cook three different cuts of beef.
Episode 10
S4 Ep13
8.3
14th Apr 2013
The Top Nine contestants must each cook a dish from nine different Jetstar airline destinations around the Pacific Rim.
Masterclass 1
S4 Ep8
8.0
30th Mar 2013
New Season: The Top 11 visit Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a MasterClass with executive chef Dale Gartland, Josh Emett and Simon Gault.
Episode 7
S4 Ep7
8.0
24th Mar 2013
The Top 12 contestants cook for 1800 passengers aboard the cruise ship, Dawn Princess.
Masterclass 9
S3 Ep24
8.0
2nd Jun 2012
Street food master K.F. Seetoh and Eric Bost, the executive chef from Guy Savoy restaurant, join Ray McVinnie for a Masterclass in Singapore.
Episode 12
S3 Ep17
8.0
8th May 2012
The top six contestants cook a course each from the gourmet dinner menu at iconic New Zealand retreat Huka Lodge.
Episode 6
S3 Ep6
8.0
27th Mar 2012
The Top 13 face their spiciest challenge yet: to cook two dishes for guest chef Che Barrington, from Auckland modern Thai restaurant Moo Chow Chow.
Episode 1
S3 Ep1
8.0
21st Feb 2012
The hit local cooking competition is back, bigger and better than ever before. Over 1000 amateur cooks from around the country compete for just 25 places in the next round.
Episode 12
S4 Ep17
7.8
28th Apr 2013
The Top Seven contestants tackle a Turduckenqua - a quail stuffed inside a chicken, inside a duck, inside a turkey.
Episode 2
S4 Ep2
7.8
17th Feb 2013
The Top 24 contestants face two sudden death challenges to find who will go through to the Top 16.
Episode 1
S4 Ep1
7.8
10th Feb 2013
New Season: Do you have what it takes to be New Zealand's next MasterChef? Watch as these hopefuls vie for a spot in the Top 24.
Masterclass 5
S4 Ep16
7.7
27th Apr 2013
Guest chef Michel Louws joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three barbecue dishes at the Dolphin Island resort, in Fiji.
Episode 11
S4 Ep15
7.5
21st Apr 2013
The Top Eight contestants face an invention test at Dolphin Island resort in Fiji.
Masterclass 1
S3 Ep8
7.5
8th Apr 2012
After the excitement of seeing the MasterChef contestants in action every Tuesday night, MasterClass turns the tables and puts the MasterChef judges in the spotlight.
Episode 5
S3 Ep5
7.5
20th Mar 2012
The Top 14 contestants make canapos for 130 guests on board the HMNZS Canterbury for the Royal New Zealand Navys 70th anniversary.
Episode 12 (Donna Hay)
S2 Ep21
7.5
8th May 2011
The three semi-finalists try to impress Australasia's cookbook queen Donna Hay.
Episode 13
S4 Ep19
7.3
5th May 2013
The top six contestants compete in a barbecue challenge at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
Episode 4
S3 Ep4
7.3
13th Mar 2012
The Top 15 contestants must cook three classic takeaway dishes - fish and chips, hamburger and pizza - for The Food Truck star Michael van de Elzen.

Worst Episodes of MasterChef New Zealand

Masterclass 9
S4 Ep24
3.0
25th May 2013
Guest chef Ben Bayly joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to invent three delicious main courses.
Masterclass 5
S3 Ep16
4.0
5th May 2012
Guest chef Nick Honeyman from Cru restaurant joins Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie to cook three very different examples of modern New Zealand cuisine.
Masterclass 6
S4 Ep18
4.0
4th May 2013
Guest chef Martin Bosley joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to cook three classic main courses.
Masterclass 7
S3 Ep20
5.0
19th May 2012
Josh Emett, Simon Gault and Ray McVinnie cook their favourite desserts.
Masterclass 7
S4 Ep20
5.0
11th May 2013
Guest chef Rex Morgan joins MasterChef judges Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie for a barbecue at Wither Hills vineyard in Marlborough.
Masterclass Episode 5
S2 Ep12
5.5
8th Apr 2011
Masterchef Masterclass: Josh and Simon cook modern party food that's fast and flavoursome.
Masterclass Episode 2
S2 Ep6
5.7
18th Mar 2011
MasterChef: Masterclass. Simon and Ray cook simple but delicious Italian dishes
Masterclass Episode 4
S2 Ep10
6.0
1st Apr 2011
MasterChef Masterclass: Ray and Simon cook traditional Spanish tapas and modern small-plate dishes.
Masterclass Episode 7
S2 Ep16
6.0
22nd Apr 2011
After the MasterChef contestants' chocolate tower of terror challenge, the judges continue with the sweet theme. Josh, Simon and Ray compete to cook their favourite desserts.
Masterclass 2
S3 Ep10
6.0
15th Apr 2012
MasterChef judges Josh, Simon and Ray cook three simple but tasty dishes using everyday ingredients from the home fridge or pantry.
Episode 9
S3 Ep11
6.0
17th Apr 2012
The Top Nine contestants travel to Hawkes Bay for an invention test using spring lamb and fresh local produce.
Episode 10
S3 Ep13
6.0
24th Apr 2012
The Top Eight contestants make a hamburger cake and a milkshake for baking maestro Mathew Metcalfe.
Masterclass 4
S3 Ep14
6.0
28th Apr 2012
Guest chef Mathew Metcalfe joins Josh Emett and Ray McVinnie to make three delectable desserts.
Episode 11
S3 Ep15
6.0
1st May 2012
The top seven contestants cook fine dining dishes for three guest chefs, Hayden McMillan, Nick Honeyman and Makoto Tokuyama.
Episode 13
S3 Ep19
6.0
15th May 2012
The top five contestants must replicate a challenging dessert created by award-winning chef, Michael Meredith.
Episode 15
S3 Ep23
6.0
29th May 2012
The Top Four contestants face two epic challenges in the culinary capital of Asia, Singapore.
Grand Final
S3 Ep27
6.0
12th Jun 2012
The final two contestants take on four challenges in their bid to become New Zealand's next MasterChef.
Masterclass Episode 1
S2 Ep4
6.3
11th Mar 2011
MasterChef:Masterclass. In the first MasterClass the contestants are shown how to cook three classic barbecue dishes.