Worst Cooks in America

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  • TV-G
  • 2010
  • 30 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 30 seasons (234 episodes) between January 3, 2010 and on Food Network

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Reality Check: Bite Club
7. Reality Check: Bite Club
February 1, 2026
The finale kicks off with an all-out brawl in "Bite Club," where the recruits team up for a high-stakes, no-holds-barred culinary battle royale. In their final skill drill challenge, the last four recruits must craft a composed dish that shows off everything they've learned. Then, it's down to the final two as chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry mentor them in preparing a three-course restaurant-quality meal. Judges Judy Joo, Viet Pham and Justin Sutherland decide who takes home the $25,000 charity prize and ultimate bragging rights!
Reality Check: Agents of Flavor
6. Reality Check: Agents of Flavor
February 1, 2026
The recruits embark on a mission as culinary spies and race through a scavenger hunt to uncover ingredients and piece together a mystery dish. Then, in the main dish challenge, chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry teach their teams how to make elevated proteins and luxury desserts. But the pressure doesn't stop there -- the bottom two face off in a blind elimination cook-off to create a high-end hors d'oeuvre worthy of a secret agent's approval.
Glitz, Glam and Gourmet
5. Glitz, Glam and Gourmet
January 25, 2026
The recruits are tasked with creating an afterparty event that's high on flavor and flair; then, chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry challenge their teams to craft brunch burgers with fries and a Bloody Mary.
Culinary Outlaws
4. Culinary Outlaws
January 25, 2026
Chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry wrangle the recruits into action to rustle up some Tex-Mex tacos; then, it's time for a high-stakes main dish challenge, cowboy rib-eye steaks with potato and vegetable sides.
The Worst Lotus
3. The Worst Lotus
January 18, 2026
The celebrity teams hustle during "The Worst Lotus," a head-to-head relay race through a faux-luxury resort to create poolside platters. After sweating it out, the recruits tackle a seafood classic: crab cakes. In the main dish challenge, chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry have their teams dive into the deep end with seafood curry. The recruits who shine move on, while the bottom two face a blind elimination cook-off, preparing seared fish with a tropical sauce.
Hollywood's Next Culinary Star
2. Hollywood's Next Culinary Star
January 11, 2026
The teams go head-to-head in movie genre-inspired challenges that test their palates, culinary knowledge and dramatic instincts. For the skill drill challenge, the celebs must nail a classic combo: soup and a sandwich. Later, the spotlight shifts to the main dish challenge, where chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry roll out a show-stopping pairing: eggplant parmesan and handmade pasta. The stars with the best performances move on, but the bottom two must battle it out in a blind elimination cook-off featuring a sweet and savory appetizer.
Reality Check: Lights, Camera, Boot Camp
1. Reality Check: Lights, Camera, Boot Camp
January 4, 2026
The newest batch of celebrity recruits are trading scripts for spatulas as they enter culinary boot camp. Chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry are ready to mold these stars into kitchen MVPs -- but first, they need to see what they're working with. In the baseline challenge, the celebs whip up red-carpet-worthy dishes to show off (or expose) their culinary chops. Then, in the main dish challenge, the chefs turn up the heat and teach their teams bold and spicy piri piri chicken. Some recruits rise to the occasion, while others fizzle out. The least successful celebs must face off in a blind elimination cook-off, and only one will survive to cook another day.
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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+, Prime Video, Philo, Amazon, Hulu, Fandango at Home, Food Network, Microsoft Movies & TV, Sling, Google Play and Apple TV Store.
  • Premiere Date
    January 3, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (1,822)