MasterChef ™ is an amateur American cooking reality television series derived from the British series of the same name. It features amateur and home cooks competing to win the title of 'MasterChef ™'.

Viewers typically see the final rounds of the selection process, and then watch 20 finalists cook off against each other over 15 - 20 episodes which include mystery box challenges, pressure tests, team events and elimination games. There is a final round, usually with the last three cooks creating an inspired three course meal.

At the time of writing, the judges are Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, and Aarón Sánchez.