Worst Cooks in America
Worst Cooks in America is a reality competition show on the Food Network. The show takes 12 to 16 contestants with very poor cooking skills through an eight-week culinary boot camp, to earn a cash prize of $25,000.
- 2010-2026
- 30 seasons
- Food Television Network
- Comedy, Game Show, Reality
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Worst Cooks in America is a reality competition show on the Food Network. The show takes 12 to 16 contestants with very poor cooking skills through an eight-week culinary boot camp, to earn a cash prize of $25,000.
Season 9 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Celebrity Dish-Asters
Wed, Sep 14, 2016 42 mins
Celebrity contestants compete in the Season 9 premiere, which begins with Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray assessing the skills (or lack thereof) of their celebrity recruits, who are asked to cook a dish, using some unique ingredients from Hollywood gift swag bags. Later, instructions are given for how to prepare a simple steak and eggs dish.
Episode 2
Hawaiian Pig and a Poke
Wed, Sep 21, 2016 42 mins
The celebrity recruits are introduced to unique tropical flavors and then given the task of replicating Hawaiian poke and pork dishes.
Episode 3
Oktoberfest Feast
Wed, Sep 28, 2016 42 mins
Anne and Rachael get into the spirit of Oktoberfest by having their teams cook a traditional wiener schnitzel. But there's a twist when the challenge involves a relay race. Then, sausage is made from scratch.
Episode 4
Boooot Camp!
Wed, Oct 5, 2016 42 mins
Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray get Halloween-ready with scary challenges for the celebrities like unique monster Bloody Marys and frightening foods in their main dish. Then two celebrities face a "devilish" elimination challenge.
Episode 5
Celebrity Cheat Meals
Wed, Oct 12, 2016 42 mins
A game of Family Food is played by the celebrity recruits, who are asked food and pop culture questions. Later, they must make chicken and waffles exactly as demonstrated by their mentors, Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray.
Episode 6
Hollywood Goes Bollywood
Wed, Oct 19, 2016 42 mins
The tables are turned, when the remaining celebrities are instituted to teach hosts Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray how to make a dish. Then, the celebs are introduced to the often intimidating world of Indian cooking in their main dish challenge.
Episode 7
Live and Let Dough
Wed, Oct 26, 2016 42 mins
The celebrities must prepare a recipe with missing key words; the remaining recruits must make complex pasta dishes for special guests and former contestants Jenni Farley and Kendra Wilkinson.
Episode 8
The Final Showdown
Wed, Nov 2, 2016 42 mins
The last two recruits face a tough panel of culinary experts, including Sarah Gore, chef Akhtar Nawab and Laura Vitale. Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray coach their recruits, and one will walk away with $50,000 for their charity.
Episode 9
Best of the Worst
Wed, Nov 9, 2016 42 mins
Worst Cooks in America revisits some of the craziest and messiest moments in the show's first eight seasons; mentors face a serious challenge as they do their best to make experts out of seemingly hopeless cases.
Episode 10
Holiday House Call
Wed, Nov 16, 2016 21 mins
Chefs Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence are coming to the rescue of two of the worst cooks in America, sisters Brittany and Lesley, as they take on the challenge of hosting their entire extended family for a holiday dinner.