MasterChef

- Gordon: Previously on "MasterChef"... - Blue Team, Red Team,

we have a full train of fine dining clients.

- Go to it. - First time we're on a train.

- I know. - Blue team, service.

Gee, it was good.

- Hot, hot, hot behind. - We gotta go faster.

This is crazy. Service, please.

Come on, Red Team. How have you split this team up?

Athena and Timothy are on Swiss chard.

Ice (bleep) cold. The cook on there?

- Should be medium rare. - That's black and blue.

- Our steak was rare. - Captains, step up quickly.

- Yes, Chef. - This the best duck you put out all day right there.

- Let's go, Team Blue! - Congratulations, the Blue Team!

Our team absolutely crushed it.

Red Team are going to be facing the dreaded pressure test,

where one duo will be leaving the competition.

We just need to make sure that duo going home in the pressure test is not us.

Tonight, in a "MasterChef" first, it's a pressure test auction.

We're going to auction off all of these ingredients.

- With added stakes... - You are bidding with time.

Let's start the bidding at 15 minutes. Sold!

But one wrong move could be costly.

You're down to just 20 minutes to cook your dish.

- Oh, my God! - That's expensive salmon.

I love this challenge.

It's such a risk to try to cook pasta.

- No way they'll get done. - Get it. Where is it?

I'm worried about there not being enough time.

They put those sweet potatoes in too late.

- I have a blowtorch. - (bleep)

- Timothy and Athena, go! - They're running out of time.

Are you regretting your choices from before?

Might be our biggest mistake

That risotto is gonna be right to the wire.

- It's still undercooked. - Could be the end for us.

Let's go. The dreaded pressure test.

- It's gonna be a good one. - These duos are under the hammer tonight.

Big time.

Welcome back, Blue Team. Head up to the balcony,

and congrats on winning last week's challenge.

Red Team, let's go, guys.

Julio: Being in the pressure test, it's not fun.

Now we only have a one in a four chance to move forward.

Red Team, line up, please.

We know this pressure test can claim the best cooks

and we're gonna do everything in our power to not be us.

Now, Red Team, I want to talk about the performance.

You were out of your depth, disorganized,

and all four duos forgot one thing.

- Standards. - Yeah.

Well, guys, as you know tonight,

you will be facing the dreaded pressure test,

where you will be fighting to keep your place in this competition.

Everyone please put on your black aprons right behind you.

This is sadly our second time wearing these aprons.

You know, it's hard because in this pressure test

we're going up against some really strong duos.

We know that one mess-up will send us home.

Joe: Now in the MasterChef kitchen,

there are a lot of different ways that we can put pressure on you.

But tonight you get to decide

how much pressure you can handle.

Now behind each duo is a clock.

And in front of us are some incredible ingredients.

Everything you need to make a stunning dish.

Proteins, produce, and pantry items.

Tonight, we're going to auction off all of these ingredients.

But you're not bidding with money.

- You are bidding with time. - (scoffs)

- Time it is. - Each duo has got 90 minutes to spend.

Whatever time you have left at the end of the auction

is the time you'll have to cook your dish.

- That's tough. - Now all of you will also have an incredible staple box

at each of your stations with the basics.

The flour, sugar, chicken stock, and cream, milk, and butter.

All of you head back behind your clocks.

Take a moment to strategize how you're going to play this.

Okay.

Michelle: I immediately narrow in on the eggs.

I know that we can make pasta

and get any of these other baskets and pull something out.

If I'm being honest, I don't want the minced lamb or the eggs.

Right, are we ready?

- Yes, Chef. - Yes?

Right, we're gonna start with the prized proteins.

In this first lot, we have a whole side of salmon

half a chicken, ground lamb, and eggs.

Up first, the whole side of salmon.

Arguably the cream of the crop.

The one that cooks the quickest, but can deliver an outstanding dish.

Let's start the bidding at 10 minutes, please.

Do we have 10 minutes? 10 minutes. Do I hear 15?

- 15. - Do I hear 20? 20. 20 anywhere?

Tonna and Cait. 20 minutes.

Can I hear 25 minutes? 25 minutes.

- Oh! - Yes, Timothy.

- Can I hear 30 minutes? - Oh, my God!

Gordon: Tonna and Cait! Salmon is a hot ticket.

Let's raise the price. 45, 45, 45, 45, 45 minutes!

Oh, my God.

45 minutes going once.

Going twice.

Sold to Timothy and Athena!

- Yes! Wow, wow, wow. - That's expensive salmon.

Timothy and Athena, half your time is gone. You have 45 minutes remaining.

- Athena: What did you just do? - It was worth it.

- It was for the salmon. - Okay, I trust you.

Right, up next we have a half of a chicken.

Let's start the bidding at 10 minutes. 10 minutes, 10 minutes.

10 minutes, 10 min-- yes. Is there a 15 minutes?

- 15. Tonna and Cait. 15 minutes. - 20 minutes.

20 minutes, Rachel and Julio. Is there a 25 minutes?

Tonna and Cait. 30 minutes. 30 minutes, Rachel and Julio!

30 minutes going once, going twice.

Sold! 30 minutes for half a chicken.

- Got out cheap. - Rachel and Julio, that still gives you 60 minutes.

Right, up next, ground lamb.

Can I hear 10 minutes for the ground lamb?

10 minutes, 10 minutes, 10 minutes, 10 minutes.

- Wow! What? - What?

Can I have a five minutes for the ground lamb?

- Five minutes, anybody? - Five minutes.

Five minutes. Sold to Tonna and Cait!

- Bargain shoppers. - Clearance!

We didn't get the salmon or the chicken

So at this point, I'm thinking we can make something work with the lamb.

You still got an hour and 25 minutes.

Which means, Zach and Michelle, please come pick up your eggs.

Free of charge. 90 minutes still remaining on the clock.

Right, first round done.

Cait and Tonna, you got 1 hour, 25 minutes left.

Timothy and Athena, you got 45 minutes remaining.

Julio and Rachel, you've still got a 60-minute cook time.

And finally, Zach and Michelle,

you've got the 90 minutes on your clock.

Right. Let's move on to the produce.

We have root vegetables, fruit, tomatoes and peppers.

And finally, we have all of our leafy greens and onions.

We're gonna start with the leafy greens and onions.

Let's start the bidding at 10 minutes. 10 minutes.

15, 15, 15 minutes.

- Going once. Twice. - Mm-mm.

Sold!

And still 75 minutes remaining, Zach and Michelle.

Up next, root vegetables. Let's start the bidding at 10 minutes.

10 minutes, 10 minutes. 10 minutes. Can I hear a 20?

20 minutes, Tonna and Cait. 20 minutes going once, twice.

- Sold! - Go, Cait!

- There we go. - So you still got 65 minutes remaining.

On to the next item, peppers and tomatoes.

Let's start the bidding at 10 minutes.

- 10 minutes. - Wow. That was quick.

15 anywhere? 15, 15, 15? 20? 20 minutes anyone?

- 20 minutes! 20 minutes. - 20 minutes.

25, 25, 25? 20 minutes going once, twice.

Sold! Congratulations.

Which means the fruit for Timothy and Athena, free of charge.

Right, Tonna and Cait, you've still got 65 minutes.

Timothy and Athena, you're down to 45 minutes.

Rachel and Julio, you are down to 40 minutes.

Michelle and Zach, 75 minutes remaining.

Okay, final lots, the pantry items.

We have spices, herbs, grains, and the flavor bombs.

- Ooh! - (all murmuring)

Right, first up, the spices.

10 minutes, anybody? 10 minutes, 10 minutes, 10 minutes.

10 minutes. 15, 15? Can I hear a 20?

Oh, Zach and Michelle! Yeah!

20 minutes. 20 minutes. Can I see a 25, 25, 25?

20 minutes going once, twice.

Sold! Yes! Well done.

Which means your final cook time will be 55 minutes.

- Crushed it. - Absolutely.

Next up the box of herbs.

We need those herbs to bring out some freshness to the salmon.

- 10 minutes. 10 minutes, anybody? - Whoa!

- Tonna and Cait were first. - Do I have a 15, 15, 15, 15?

- 15 minutes. - 20.

25, 25, 25, 25? Yes!

- Oh! - 25! 25 minutes.

- Do I see a 30? 30, 30, 30? - No.

Sold for 25 minutes.

Timothy and Athena, time is not your friend tonight.

You've got 20 minutes to cook. The least amount of time.

Wow. Wow.

Gordon: The next up, it's the flavor bombs.

Let's start the bidding. 10 minutes, please.

10 minutes. Rachel and Julio, You were first.

15, 15, 15 minutes. Tonna and Cait. 15, 15.

- Is there a 20 minutes? 20 minutes, 20 minutes. - It's all theirs, Chef.

- Come on. - It's all theirs.

Sold to Tonna and Cait. Let's go!

- Good job. Smart choice. - Jesse: Right?

Gordon: That leaves Tonna and Cait with 50 minutes of cook time.

Which means, Rachel and Julio,

please pick up your grains free of charge.

Chicken and rice.

Gordon: Wow, what an auction.

Zach and Michelle, 55 minutes.