, the first season of the American competitive reality television series, premiered on July 27, 2010 , on Fox. The debut season concluded on September 15, 2010 , after crownining its inaugural winner. Season 1 Overview
: Launched his own line of sauces, "Hak’s," which are sold in major retailers nationwide. MasterChef: The Final Six - IMDb
The season followed 14 home cooks competing for a $250,000 grand prize and a cookbook deal.
