Hitting 200 episodes ofMasterChefmeans its time for some cake.

Ten years on the air, 200 episodes, Bastianich says in a behind-the-scenes video.

MasterChefis the documentation of foodie-ism in America.

MasterChef 200th episode Joe Bastianich, Gordon Ramsay, andAaron Sanchez cutting cake

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So why hasMasterCheflasted as long as it has, reaching a marker so rare for television shows?

According to Ramsay, its because its a game-changer.

Anyone who enjoys food can tune intoMasterChefand learn something, the host, judge, and executive producer says.

MasterChef 200th episode Joe Bastianich, Gordon Ramsay, andAaron Sanchez cutting cake

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Check out the exclusive video below.

The finale airs Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.