Episode 201  Midwestern-A Regional Cookoff
 Contestants Geoffrey Hill, Norita Solt, and Kaylan Dutta prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Comedian, Bobby Collins and Chef  Susan Feniger, Border Grill Restaurant, co-host of “Tamales World Tour”.

Episode 202  Northwestern Regional Cookoff
 Contestants David Ross, Kathy Urbano, and Joe King prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Jerry Anne Divecchio, Senior Editor, Sunset Magazine Chef Tom Douglas, Restaurateur/Author.

Episode 203  Northeastern-B Regional Cookoff
 Contestants Tirso Perez, Laura Chavoen, and Cindy Blakeslee prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Laurin Sydney, of “Showbiz Today” on CNN and Chef Benjamin Ford, Co-Chef and Owner, Chadwick Restaurant.

Episode 204  Western-A Regional Cookoff
 Contestants Marion Stevens, Gail Singer, and Heather Rizzoli prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Actress Jacklyn Zeman, of “General Hospital” and Chef Mark Peel, Campanile Restaurant.

Episode 205  Southeastern Regional Cookoff
 Contestants Lala Cheema, Kimberly Davis, and Peter Hyzak prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Author/Comedian, David Brenner and Chef Mary Sue Milliken, Border Grill Restaurant, co-host of “Tamales World Tour”.

Episode 206  Midwestern-B Regional Cookoff
 Contestants Camilla Saulsbury, Robert Whitt, and Janet Moore prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Actress Suzanne Rogers of  “Days of Our Lives” and Chef Damian Mandola, Carrabbas Italian Grill Restaurants and Co-Host of “Cucina Amore”.

Episode 207  Northeastern-A Regional Cookoff
 Contestants Charles Sweeney, Kyung Chang, and Joan Churchill prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are and Tom Bergeron, host of “Hollywood Squares" and Chef Richard Kaupp, Asia de Cuba Restaurant at the Mondrian Hotel.

Episode 208  Western-B Regional Cookoff
 Contestants Baron Long, Josie Aaronson-Gelb, and Martina Thurlow prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Bill Nye the Science Guy and Chef Michael Chiarello, Founder of NapaStyle.

Episode 209  Southwestern Regional Cookoff
 Contestants Mary Boyd, Herman Liu, and Kristen Ritchie prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try to capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Suzanne Sena, host of “Celebrity Homes” on E! Entertainment and Chef Mark Miller, Coyote Café.

Episode 210  Semi-Final Competition #1
 The three winners from the Southwestern and Midwestern Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity judges are Barbara Fairchild, Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appetit Magazine and Piero Selvaggio, Owner, Piero Selvaggio’s Valentino & Posto Restaurants;

Episode 211  Semi-Final Competition #2
 The three winners from the Northeastern and Southeastern Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity judges are A. J. Benza, Host of “Mysteries and Scandals” and Chef Rick Bayless, Host of “Mexico: One Plate at a Time”.

Episode 212  Semi-Final Competition #3
 The three winners from the Northwestern and Western Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity judges are Actress Donna Mills and Chef Allyson Thurber, The Lobster Restaurant.

Episode 213  Grand Finale
 The three finalists from Semi-Finals 1, 2, and 3 prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to capture the title of MasterChef USA. The celebrity judges are B. Smith, Host of “B. Smith with Style”; and Nancy Vaziri, Winner of the MasterChef USA 2000 Title.

Masterchef USA 2000 - Season 1 - Episodes Descriptions

Episode 101 Regional Cookoff  #1
Contestants from the Southwestern Regional, Kay Dalton, Gary Wall and Richard Winters, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are TV Host/Food Writer/Cookbook Author, David Rosengarten, and Founder & Music Director of the New York Pops, Skitch Henderson.

Episode 102 Regional Cookoff  #2
Contestants from the Midwestern Regional, Susan Achinapura, Peter Flores, and Nancy Vaziri, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are New York's Heartbeat Restaurant, Chef Michel Nischan, and Comedian, George Wallace.

Episode 103 Regional Cookoff  #3
Contestants from the Western Regional, Lynne Champion, Renee Evers, and Richard Kronick, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are TV Chef/Cookbook Author/Restaurant Co-Owner, Lidia Bastianich, and TV Host/Cookbook Author/Entertainment Reporter, Robin Leach.

Episode 104 Regional Cookoff  #4
Contestants from the Northeastern Regional, Stephen Both, Shanti Jain, and Richard Russell, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are TV Chef/Cookbook Author, Madhur Jaffrey, and CNN Food Correspondent, Carolyn O'Neil.

Episode 105 Regional Cookoff  #5
Contestants from the Northwestern Regional, Melanie Hartley, Frances Maxwell, and Scott Stevenson, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Chef/Owner of Rover's Restaurant in Seattle, Thierry Rautureau, and Entertainment Reporter, Claudia Cohen.

Episode 106 Regional Cookoff  #6
Contestants from the Southeastern Regional, Kirk Cochran, Nikki Norman, and Jennifer Spencer, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are TV Chef/Cookbook Author, Nathalie Dupree, and Editor of Saveur Magazine, Colman Andrews.

Episode 107 Regional Cookoff  #7
Contestants from the Western Regional, Michelle Fish, James Morgan, and Lani Meltzer, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Food Writer for the New York Times Sunday Magazine/Cookbook Author, Molly O'Neill and Actor/TV Chef/Cookbook Author, Vincent Schiavelli.

Episode 108 Regional Cookoff  #8
Contestants from the Midwestern Regional, Jack Capodice, Bob Hafey, and Erminia, Mack prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Restaurant Chef/Cookbook Author/TV Chef, Stephan Pyles, and Comedian, George Wallace.

Episode 109 Regional Cookoff  #9
Contestants from the Northeastern Regional, Pietro (Peter) Fragale, Dana Maxey, and Lew Sherwood, prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to try and capture the regional title.  The celebrity judges are Dean of Pastry Arts at the French Culinary Institute/TV Chef/Cookbook Author, Jacques Torres and Principal Dancer with the New York City Ballet, Jock Soto.

Episode 110 Semi-Final Competition #1
The three winners from the Northwest, West & Northeast Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity Judges are TV Producer/Host, Sissy Biggers and Chef at FiftySeven FiftySeven in New York's Four Seasons Hotel, Kit Skarstrom.

Episode 111 Semi-Final Competition #2
The three winners from the Midwest & West Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity Judges are Cookbook Author/Owner of the Silver Palate Gourmet Food Shop, Sheila Lukins and Entertainment Reporter, Claudia Cohen.

Episode 112 Semi-Final Competition #3
The three winners from the South, Southeast & Northeast Regional Cookoffs compete for this Semi-Final slot. The celebrity Judges are TV Chef/Cookbook Author/Food Writer, Joan Nathan and Senior Editor of Bon Appétit Magazine, Tanya Wenman Steel.

Episode 113 Grand Finale
The three finalists from semi-final 1, 2 & 3 prepare their best gourmet recipes against the clock to capture the title, MasterChef USA.  The celebrity judges are Chef/Cookbook Author/Dean of Special Programs at the French Culinary Institute, Jacques Pepin and TV Star, Robin Mattson.

MasterChef USA Special
One hour prime time special that will announce the winner of "MasterChef USA".  The program will also look back at the excitement and drama of the entire series featuring segments from the Cookoffs, Semi-Final Competitions and the Grand Finale