The WORST episodes of America's Test Kitchen
Every episode of America's Test Kitchen ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of America's Test Kitchen!
In "America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated," a team of expert chefs continue to provide viewers with practical recipes and recommendations that they can use to save money, time and effort in the kitchen. With its uniquely scientific flavor, the show uses blind tasting judges, flash animations and laboratory procedures to answer a variety of kitchen questions. Putting everything from pasta and pasta pots, cheese and cheese graters, as well as host Chris Kimball to the test, this series offers surprises that often defy price points and move beyond fancy packaging and brand expectations.
#1 - Canning Classics
Season 17 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/13/2017
Host Julia Collin Davison goes into the test kitchen with test cook Becky Hays to reveal the secrets to making Classic Strawberry Jam at home. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus uncovers the best canning tools. Finally, test cook Dan Souza shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make the ultimate Bread and Butter Pickles.
#2 - Korean Feast
Season 17 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/11/2017
Host Julia Collin Davison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make the ultimate Korean Rice Bowl at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews spider skimmers in the equipment corner. Finally, test cook Dan Souza reveals the secrets for making perfect Korean Fried Chicken Wings.
#3 - Big Easy Favorites
Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/2017
Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison the steps to making the ultimate Chicken and Sausage Gumbo. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of smoked paprika. Finally, test cook Erin McMurrer reveals the secrets to making the best Red Beans and Rice.
#4 - Pantry Pastas
Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2017
Host Bridget Lancaster uncovers the secrets for making perfect Pasta e Ceci. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of parmesan. Then, science expert Dan Souza reveals the science behind parmesan’s signature flavor. Finally, test cook Elle Simone shows Bridget how to make the ultimate Penne Arrabbiata.
#5 - Refreshing Desserts
Season 17 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/1/2017
Host Bridget Lancaster goes into the test kitchen with test cook Dan Souza to learn how to make the best Ginger Frozen Yogurt at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews digital scales in the equipment corner. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus uncovers the best personal blenders. Finally, test cook Tim Chin shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make perfect Lemon Posset with Berries.
#6 - Baked Alaska Showstopper
Season 17 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/8/2017
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster head into the test kitchen to uncover the secrets to making the ultimate Baked Alaska at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews ice cream machines in the Equipment Corner. Next, science expert Dan Souza reveals the science of insulation and thermodynamics at work in Baked Alaska. And finally, gadget guru Lisa McManus shares the best offset spatulas.
#7 - Italian Chicken
Season 17 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/2017
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster go into the test kitchen together to uncover the secrets to Better Chicken Marsala. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews Manual Citrus Juicers in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Erin McMurrer shows Bridget how to make the ultimate Skillet-Roasted Chicken in Lemon Sauce at home.
#8 - Autumn Desserts
Season 17 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/22/2017
Host Bridget Lancaster goes into the test kitchen with host Julia Collin Davison to learn how to make the ultimate Chewy Oatmeal Cookies. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews mini prep bowls in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Elle Simone reveals the secrets to Ultranutty Pecan Bars.
#9 - Chinese Takeout, Revised
Season 17 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/29/2017
Host Bridget Lancaster goes into the test kitchen with host Julia Collin Davison to learn how to make the best Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Black Pepper Sauce at home. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of soy sauce. Next, test cook Keith Dresser shows Julia how to make the ultimate Scallion Pancakes with Dipping Sauce.
#10 - Elegant Fall Dinner
Season 17 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/2017
Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the best Tuscan-Style Roast Pork with Garlic and Rosemary. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews wine accessories in the Equipment Corner. Then, test cook Becky Hays reveals the secrets to making the perfect Farro Salad with Asparagus, Sugar Snap Peas, and Tomatoes.
#11 - Outsmarting Thanksgiving
Season 17 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2017
Test cook Dan Souza shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the ultimate Roast Turkey. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus uncovers the best oven thermometers. Finally, test cook Becky Hays uncovers the secrets to Foolproof Boiled Corn.
#12 - Steak and Veggies
Season 17 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/2017
Host Bridget Lancaster shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the best Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Mustard-Chive Butter. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews carbon steel skillets in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Becky Hays uncovers the secrets for making Walkaway Ratatouille.
#13 - Mediterranean Grill
Season 17 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/27/2017
Host Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the best Grilled Shrimp and Vegetable Kebabs. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of whole-milk greek yogurt. Finally, test cook Dan Souza shows Julia how to make the best Persian-Style Rice with Golden Crust at home.
#14 - A Spanish Affair
Season 17 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/3/2017
Host Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to making the best Paella on the Grill with host Bridget Lancaster. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews Paella Pans in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Dan Souza shows Julia how to make the ultimate Patatas Bravas at home.
#15 - Fast Food Makeovers
Season 17 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/10/2017
Test cook Dan Souza shows host Julia Collin Davison how to make the perfect Grilled Pizza at home. Then, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia to a tasting of supermarket olive oil. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus uncovers the best avocado gadgets. Finally, host Bridget Lancaster goes into the test kitchen with test cook Tim Chin to learn how to make the best Shredded Chicken Tacos.
#16 - Summer Dinner Party
Season 17 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/17/2017
Host Julia Collin Davison goes into the test kitchen with test cook Dan Souza to learn how to make the ultimate Grill-Roasted Beef Tenderloin. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews gas grills in the Equipment Corner. Then, gadget guru Lisa McManus uncovers the best quirky gadgets. Finally, test cook Erin McMurrer shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make an elegant Pear-Walnut Upside-Down Cake.
#17 - Summer Pork Supper
Season 17 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/24/2017
Host Julia Collin Davison shows host Bridget Lancaster how to make the best Smoked Pork Loin with Dried-Fruit Chutney. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews the latest grill gadgets in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Becky Hays shows Bridget how to make the ultimate Sweet Potato Soup.
#18 - Comfort Classics
Season 17 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/1/2017
Host Julia Collin Davison makes the Best Roast Chicken With Root Vegetables with host Bridget Lancaster, and test cook Dan Souza reveals the secrets to making Almost No-Knead Sourdough Bread.
#19 - Grown Up Comfort Classics
Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2018
The Season 18 premiere shares secrets to simple stovetop macaroni and cheese; and shows how to make turkey meatloaf with ketchup-brown sugar glaze..Also: large saucepans; lid holders; and the proper way to use a whisk.
#20 - Flavors of Thailand
Season 18 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2018
Bridget and Julia unlock the secrets to Everyday Pad Thai. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of coconut milk. And finally, test cook Elle Simone makes the ultimate Panang Beef Curry.
#21 - Revolutionizing Classic Fruit Desserts
Season 16 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/30/2016
Test cook Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to making the perfect Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews cold brew coffee makers in the Equipment Corner. Next, gadget guru Lisa McManus uncovers the best tea gadgets. Finally, test cook Dan Souza shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the best Cherry Clafouti.
#22 - French Pork Chops and Bisque
Season 16 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/14/2016
Host Christopher Kimball goes into the test kitchen with test cook Bridget Lancaster to learn how to make the best French-Style Pork Chops with Apples and Calvados. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of Brie. Then, Chris answers cooking questions in Letters to the Editor. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison reveals the secrets to making the ultimate Mushroom Bisque.
#23 - Ultimate Chinese
Season 16 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/21/2016
Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate Mu Shu Pork at home. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reviews rice cookers in the Equipment Corner. Finally, test cook Julia Collin Davison uncovers the secrets to making the best Crispy Orange Beef.
#24 - Vegetarian Essentials
Season 16 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/28/2016
Host Christopher Kimball goes into the test kitchen with test cook Julia Collin Davison to learn how to make the ultimate Black Bean Burgers at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of vegetable broth. Then, test cook Becky Hays shows Chris how to make the freshest Super Greens Soup with Lemon-Tarragon Cream. Finally, test cook Dan Souza reveals the secrets to making Homemade Vegetable Broth.
#25 - Braised to Perfection
Season 16 - Episode 20 - Aired 6/18/2016
Test cook Julia Collin Davison shows host Christopher Kimball how to make the ultimate Braised Halibut with Leeks and Mustard at home. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Chris to a tasting of smoked salmon. Then, gadget guru Lisa McManus uncovers the best warming trays. Finally, test cook Bridget Lancaster reveals the secrets to making perfect Slow-Cooked Whole Carrots.