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MasterChef

Name: MasterChef
Genre: Reality
Released: 2010-07-27
Cast: Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, Tiffany Derry

2010 | 16 seasons | Reality

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It held a wide audience for several seasons, but a lukewarm 7.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for most people.
The mood: Easygoing.
The pace: 16 seasons and 313 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
A big time investment at 16 seasons.

This hit cooking competition series sees award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and other celebrity chefs put a group of contestants through a series of challenges and elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into a culinary master.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesBelow par
7.1 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Outstanding Art Direction for a Multi-Camera Series. Won 1 DGA Award: Outstanding Directing – Reality Programs.
Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 16 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 506K people sought it out in the past year