MasterChef USA

Daphne Oz guest judges; chefs from the Northeast prepare their signature dishes; five home cooks receive a coveted white apron and move on in hopes of becoming the next MasterChef.

The auditions continue as chefs from the Midwest battle it out for a coveted spot in the top 20; each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that impresses the judges in order to continue on in the competition.

Chefs of the West compete; each contestant has 45 minutes to prepare a signature dish that will impress the judges.

The home chefs enter the kitchen for their first challenge: creating a state fair-inspired dish; whoever wins the challenge grants the rest of their region immunity from going home.

The remaining home chefs face their first mystery box challenge -- apples; with both sweet and savoury flavours on the table, the chef with immunity is tasked with assigning each region which kind of dish to cook.

The home chefs face their first team challenge when they're tasked with pairing up with another region and grilling a delicious meal for 101 firefighters and emergency personnel.