MasterChef

Episode 1. The first set of nine contestants cook two signature dishes.

Episode 2. Seven cooks return to face two challenges, one of them set by critic Tom Parker Bowles.

Episode 3. The first four quarter-finalists cook two courses for three previous MasterChef champions.

Episode 4. Nine home cooks arrive for the second week of heats, ready to make two signature dishes.

Episode 5. This week's remaining contenders cook for food critic Grace Dent.

Episode 6. In the second quarter-final, the four contenders cook for the three 2021 finalists.

Episode 7. Nine cooks try to impress judges John and Gregg with their signature dishes.

Episode 8. Critic Jimi Famurewa asks the cooks to serve dishes with a playful or theatrical element.

Episode 9. This week's remaining four cooks prepare two courses for former champions and contestants.

Episode 10. Nine talented home cooks try to impress judges John and Gregg with their signature dishes.

Episode 11. This week's contenders must cook to a brief set by critic Jay Rayner.

Episode 12. This week's quarter-finalists cook for three former MasterChef champions.

Episode 13. The final group of nine home cooks try to impress the judges with their signature dishes.

Episode 14. The contestants cook to a brief set by food critic William Sitwell.

Episode 15. In the last of the quarter-finals, the chefs cook for three former MasterChef champions.

Episode 16. The ten semi-finalists cook in a restaurant setting, with John Torode running the pass.

Episode 17. The remaining semi-finalists cook a three-star lunch for the Royal British Legion.

Episode 18. The semi-finalists must prepare dishes inspired by the hit single Buttery Biscuit Bass.

Episode 19. The five finalists create dishes inspired by public figures or works of popular culture.

Episode 20. The finalists cook alongside Gordon Ramsay at his London restaurant.

Episode 21. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace decide who is this year's MasterChef champion.