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The Best Episodes of America's Test Kitchen Season 26

Every episode of America's Test Kitchen Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of America's Test Kitchen Season 26!

The Best Episodes of America's Test Kitchen Season 26

Equipment reviews, taste tests, and recipes from the test kitchen to the home cook. A team of test cooks that viewers have come to love...
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    #1 - Make-Ahead Masterclass

    S26:E1

    Test Cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison tender Glazed Boneless Beef Short Ribs. Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus share expert-reviewed tools and tips for easier meal prep. And Test Cook Sam Block shows host Bridget Lancaster how to bake Make-Way-Ahead Dinner Rolls.

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    #2 - Flavor-Packed Pastas

    S26:E2

    Test cook Keith Dresser makes host Julia Collin Davison Spaghetti All’Assassina, a hyperlocal dish from Bari, Italy. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Julia and host Bridget Lancaster to a head-to-head tasting of canned whole tomatoes. And test cook Elle Simone Scott makes Bridget a Triple Mushroom Pasta.

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    #3 - Corn Cakes and Chowder

    S26:E3

    Test cook Becky Hays makes host Julia Collin Davison Cachapas con Queso de Mano (Venezuelan Cheese-Filled Corn Cakes). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews dish towels, and science expert Dan Souza uses physics to demonstrate the importance of a sharp knife. Finally, test cook Joe Gitter makes host Bridget Lancaster Fresh Corn Chowder.

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    #4 - Turkey Lasagna and Chocolate Sorbet

    S26:E4

    Test cook Vallery Lomas makes host Bridget Lancaster a savory Turkey Sausage Lasagna. Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks all about sugar. And test cook Antoinette Johnson makes a refreshing Chocolate Sorbet for host Julia Collin Davison.

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    #5 - Farmer’s Brunch

    S26:E5

    Test cook Keith Dresser prepares host Bridget Lancaster a hearty German Farmer’s Breakfast (Bauernfrühstück). Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews cookie sheets. And Bridget makes host Julia Collin Davison a delicious Appeltaart (Dutch Apple Pie).

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"Make-Ahead Masterclass" is the best rated episode of "America's Test Kitchen" season 26. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/20/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Flavor-Packed Pastas".