Twelve of the best competitors from previous seasons return to compete for the "MasterChef Canada" title.
The remaining competitors take on the artful cuisine of Japan throughout three grueling rounds of challenges.
The remaining eight cooks face three consecutive French-inspired Pressure Tests.
The Top 12 face their first Mystery Box Challenge and a budget-inspired Elimination Challenge sends one of the home cooks packing.
The cooks head to the McMichael Canadian Art Collection for a Team Challenge where they must prepare a meal for the Order of Canada recipients.