MasterChef

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 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 "United Tastes of America" auditions conclude with chefs from the South.

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 savory flavors on the table, the chef with immunity is tasked with assigning each region which kind of dish to cook.