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MasterChef Junior

2013 – nowShow9 seasons105 episodesTV-G

Reality
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic846.1

A heartwarming, hopeful reality series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 105 episodes · best: S4E12 "The Finale" 8.4

Episodes

7.6
7.8
7.7
7.7
7.2
7.3
7.6
7.6
7.8

Story

American version of the culinary competition series that gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges. Celebrated food experts coach and encourage the promising hopefuls to cook like pros and teach them the tricks of the trade along the way.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Reality Competition
  • Family-Friendly Entertainment
  • Culinary Inspiration
  • Emotional Growth
  • Supportive Atmosphere
  • Youthful Talent Showcase
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Positive Social Interaction
  • Accessible Cooking Education
  • Wholesome Drama

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Facts

September 27, 2013 · May 20, 2024 · Still running

First aired
September 27, 2013
Latest episode
May 20, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
9 seasons · 105 episodes
Age rating
TV-G
Genres
Reality
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Disappointed in You, Flanderization, Laser-Guided Karma +9

  • Disappointed in You
  • Flanderization
  • Laser-Guided Karma
  • Writers Cannot Do Math
  • Nice Guy
  • My Greatest Second Chance
  • Gosh Darn It to Heck!
  • Lighter and Softer
  • From the Mouths of Babes
  • The Cameo
  • Everybody Lives
  • Determinator

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream MasterChef Junior?"

Questions about MasterChef Junior

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream MasterChef Junior?

Hulu

In the United States, MasterChef Junior streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is MasterChef Junior worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (84 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Which season of MasterChef Junior is best?

Seasons 2 and 9, with an IMDb average of 7.8. Season 5 is the weakest at 7.2. The highest-rated episode is The Finale (season 4, episode 12) at 8.4, and the lowest is Girl Power (season 7, episode 10) at 6.5.

Is MasterChef Junior okay for kids?

TV-G

Yes: it's rated TV-G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch MasterChef Junior?

74 h

About 74 hours: 105 episodes in 9 seasons of about 42 minutes each since 2013, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch MasterChef Junior?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching MasterChef Junior?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.