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The Best Episodes of Worst Cooks in America Season 1

Every episode of Worst Cooks in America Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Worst Cooks in America Season 1!

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12 to 16 contestants with poor cooking skills are taken 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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Worst Cooks in America Season 1 Episode 1 - Into the Fire
    7.6/10(23 votes)

    #1 - Into the Fire

    S1:E1

    In the series premiere, 24 terrible home cooks arrive in New York City, hoping to be selected for a 10-day culinary boot camp with chefs Beau MacMillan and Anne Burrell. Then, the field is narrowed down to 12 hopefuls and they begin competing for a $25,000 grand prize.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Worst Cooks in America Season 1 Episode 2 - Looking Good
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #2 - Looking Good

    S1:E2

    The recruits learn five fundamental knife skills at the Arirang Hibachi Steakhouse. Then, each attempts to prepare a teppanyaki-style dish. For the Main Dish Challenge, Anne and Beau post a recipe on the blackboard, only to erase it halfway through the challenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Worst Cooks in America Season 1 Episode 3 - Feelin' the Flavor
    7.6/10(21 votes)

    #3 - Feelin' the Flavor

    S1:E3

    The importance of flavor is emphasized when the recruits learn to make crepes. Then, Anne and Beau teach the basics of marinating and grilling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Worst Cooks in America Season 1 Episode 4 - Multitasking
    8.1/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Multitasking

    S1:E4

    The recruits learn how to make fresh pasta. Then they prepare a variety of hors d'oeuvres while catering a 30-person cocktail party.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Worst Cooks in America Season 1 Episode 5 - Are You Ready
    7.8/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Are You Ready

    S1:E5

    The final four recruits learn to cook a complicated dessert before teaching the dish to a group of high-school football players. Then the finalists must reinvent the terrible dish they cooked for Anne and Beau on their very first day.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Worst Cooks in America Season 1 Episode 6 - The Final Test
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #6 - The Final Test

    S1:E6

    Season 1 comes to a close as the final two recruits prepare a three-course meal for food critics, who think they're eating dishes prepared by Anne and Beau. Then, the amateur chef who serves the best-executed meal is declared the winner.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Into the Fire" is the best rated episode of "Worst Cooks in America" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/2010. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Looking Good".