The BEST episodes of Worst Cooks in America season 29
Every episode of Worst Cooks in America season 29, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Worst Cooks in America season 29!
Recruits with poor cooking skills go through an eight-week culinary boot camp to earn a cash prize of $25,000. The recruits are trained on the various basic cooking techniques including: baking, knife skills, temperature, seasoning and preparation. The final challenge is to cook a restaurant quality three-course meal for three food critics.
#1 - Talented & Terrible: Boot Camp
Season 29 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/28/2025
The recruits kick things off with their signature showstopper dish and tackle a chicken dinner in the main dish challenge.
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#2 - Talented & Terrible: Pageant
Season 29 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/4/2025
The recruits learn the delicate art of cooking scallops before taking on a restaurant classic, steak au poivre.
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#3 - Talented & Terrible: Da Vinci
Season 29 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/11/2025
The recruits get into the Renaissance spirit with an Italian relay race and make pork Milanese in the skill drill challenge.
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#4 - Talented & Terrible: Flavor Freestyle
Season 29 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/18/2025
Boot camp turns up the heat and the volume as the kitchen transforms into a nightclub for the ultimate culinary showdown! The teams face off in a Dish Sync Battle, syncing global flavors to musical genres. After that, it's time to take on international-inspired appetizers in the skill drill challenge. For the main dish, chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach the recruits to craft a flavorful symphony with paella. Some recruits will find their rhythm, but those who can't keep pace will be eliminated.
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Season 29 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/18/2025
Boot camp becomes a carnival as chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini lead their teams through a circus-themed extravaganza. First, it's a scavenger hunt under the big top. Then, in the skill drill, recruits whip up a circus-worthy treat -- churros! For the main dish challenge, the recruits create a full dinner-and-entertainment experience. The show must go on, but for some recruits, the curtains will close.
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