Worst Cooks in America

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  • TV-G
  • 2010
  • 29 Seasons
  • 6.3  (1,822)

Worst Cooks in America is a popular cooking reality show that airs on Food Network. The show, which first premiered in 2010, is hosted by celebrity chefs Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence, with Bobby Flay making occasional appearances as a guest mentor. The premise of the show is to take a group of self-proclaimed "worst cooks" and transform them into culinary wizards over the course of several weeks. Each season starts with two teams of contestants who are assigned to either Anne or Tyler, and from there, the competition is on.

The season is divided into several episodes, during which the contestants participate in a variety of cooking challenges. The challenges range from basic techniques like boiling eggs to more advanced dishes like beef Wellington. The contestants work with a variety of ingredients, and in some cases, the chefs give them surprise ingredients that must be incorporated into their dishes.

Throughout the competition, Anne and Tyler are on hand to offer their guidance, critique the contestants, and help them improve their cooking skills. They also bring in a variety of guest chefs to offer their expertise and insight. Bobby Flay sometimes makes appearances, leading cooking demonstrations or challenging the contestants to make a specific dish.

As the weeks go by, the contestants are eliminated one by one, until only the two finalists are left. The grand finale involves these two cooks preparing a three-course meal for a panel of judges, who taste the dishes and award the winner a grand prize of $25,000.

Worst Cooks in America is known for its high entertainment value, as well as its educational content. While the contestants may start out with little to no cooking experience, they learn a lot throughout the competition. Viewers get to see the chefs demonstrate various techniques and offer tips on how to improve cooking skills. The show also highlights the importance of ingredients and the impact they have on the final dish.

Another unique aspect of the show is the interpersonal dynamics between the contestants. They come from all walks of life, with different backgrounds, personalities, and skill sets. This can lead to some amusing interactions, as well as heated moments as they work together to complete challenges.

Overall, Worst Cooks in America is a fun and engaging show that offers something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a complete beginner, you're sure to learn something new and be entertained in the process.

Worst Cooks in America is a series that ran for 29 seasons (222 episodes) between January 3, 2010 and on Food Network

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2. Culinary Pageant
August 4, 2025
It's showtime! The recruits step up to the spotlight in the first-ever Boot Camp Culinary Pageant. Competing head-to-head, they show off their kitchen skills in hopes of being crowned Mister or Miss Boot Camp -- and scoring a sweet advantage for their team. Then, it's time to get fancy as chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach their teams the delicate art of cooking scallops in the skill drill challenge. Later, in the main dish cook, the recruits take on a restaurant classic, steak au poivre. Those who can't keep up will be sent packing.
Boot Camp's Got Talent
1. Boot Camp's Got Talent
July 28, 2025
In the premiere episode, chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini have their work cut out for them as they attempt to turn a bunch of culinary train wrecks into kitchen stars, but first, they need to know what they are up against. The recruits kick things off with their signature showstopper dish, and in the main dish challenge, they tackle the ultimate test: recreating the chefs' "winner winner chicken dinner." Those with promise move on while the rest face elimination. Across the season, with guidance from Anne and Gabe, the recruits will tackle restaurant classics, try to master global cuisines, and compete in the fan-favorite Remote Control Chef challenge, in their bid to be the best of the worst.
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Worst Cooks in America is available for streaming on the Food Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Worst Cooks in America on demand at Max, Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon, Hulu, Fandango at Home, Food Network, Microsoft Movies & TV, Sling, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 3, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (1,822)