Popularity comparison

MasterChef vs Top Chef

TV Show Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 6, 2026

By current Buzz Score, MasterChef is the most popular at 1.8, followed by Top Chef at 1.1. MasterChef has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 1.7. Top Chef has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 3.8 during May 29 – Jun 27, 2020.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 5, 2026

MasterChef1.861% · #383 in TV

Top Chef1.139% · #622 in TV

1-Year AverageDaily average

MasterChef1.758% · #512 in TV

Top Chef1.242% · #687 in TV

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

MasterChef3.548% · #1,607 in TV · Jun 16 – Jul 15, 2022

Top Chef3.852% · #1,551 in TV · May 29 – Jun 27, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score