"MASTERCHEF JUNIOR" Season Six will premiere on FOX at 8:00 PM ET/PT on March 2, followed by a time period premiere on March 9 at 8:00 PM ET/PT. The show features talented kids aged 8 to 13 competing in a series of delicious challenges to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food. Judge Joe Bastianich returns as a permanent judge on the competition series.