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Episode 1

Episode number: 1

Overview: 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

Episode number: 2

Overview: 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

Episode number: 3

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

Episode 4

Episode number: 4

Overview: 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

Episode number: 5

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

Episode 6

Episode number: 6

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

Episode 7

Episode number: 7

Overview: 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

Episode number: 8

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

Episode 9

Episode number: 9

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

Episode 10

Episode number: 10

Overview: 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

Episode number: 11

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

Episode 12

Episode number: 12

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

Episode 13

Episode number: 13

Overview: 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

Episode number: 14

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

Episode 15

Episode number: 15

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

Episode 16

Episode number: 16

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

Episode 17

Episode number: 17

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

Episode 18

Episode number: 18

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

Episode 19

Episode number: 19

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

Episode 20

Episode number: 20

Overview: 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

Episode number: 21

Overview: 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

Episode number: 22

Overview: 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

Episode number: 23

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

Episode 24

Episode number: 24

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