MasterChef Season 3 Episode 19 Top 3 Compete ( Air Date 2012-09-04 ) Genre Reality category. Overview "Part 1 of 2. Season 3 finale: The three remaining hopefuls are tasked with creating a dish that best embodies their personality and passion for food. Then, each prepares a pair of legs—chicken, lamb and frog—in hopes of scoring a spot in the Top 2.".