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The Best Episodes of Worst Cooks in America Season 29

Every episode of Worst Cooks in America Season 29 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Worst Cooks in America Season 29!

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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 29 Episode 5 - Big Top Boot Camp
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S29:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Worst Cooks in America Season 29 Episode 1 - Boot Camp's Got Talent
    6.6/10(15 votes)

    S29:E1

    Chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini have just seven weeks to turn a talented bunch of culinary train wrecks into kitchen stars, but first, they need to know what they're up against! The recruits kick things off with their signature showstopper dish. Then, in the main dish challenge, they tackle the ultimate test: recreating the chefs' "winner winner chicken dinner." Those with promise move on while the rest face elimination.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Worst Cooks in America Season 29 Episode 4 - Flavor Freestyle
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    S29:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Worst Cooks in America Season 29 Episode 2 - Culinary Pageant
    6.4/10(12 votes)

    S29:E2

    It's showtime! The recruits step up to the spotlight in the first-ever Boot Camp Culinary Pageant. Competing head-to-head, they show off their kitchen skills in hopes of being crowned Mister or Miss Boot Camp -- and scoring a sweet advantage for their team. Then, it's time to get fancy as chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini teach their teams the delicate art of cooking scallops in the skill drill challenge. Later, in the main dish cook, the recruits take on a restaurant classic, steak au poivre. Those who can't keep up will be sent packing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Worst Cooks in America Season 29 Episode 3 - The Da Vinci Cook
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S29:E3

    Chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini take their teams back in time for a grand Italian relay race, where the recruits must pull together an epic spread worthy of the era. After soaking up the Renaissance spirit, the skill drill challenge gets even more refined with a dish of pork Milanese. In the main dish challenge, the recruits dive into making fresh mezzaluna pasta. While some shine, it's "pasta la vista" for those who fall short.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Worst Cooks in America Season 29 Episode 6 - Encores and Entrees
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S29:E6

    he tables turn this week as the chefs take a backseat! In the fan-favorite Remote Control Chef challenge, the recruits must guide chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini to replicate a mystery dish using only their tasting and describing skills. Then, it's time to dive deep as the main dish challenge has the recruits mastering the art of butchering and cooking fish. Those who can't stay afloat in this high-pressure test will be swimming with the fishes.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Worst Cooks in America Season 29 Episode 7 - Culinary Curtain Call
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S29:E7

    The last four recruits face off in a Shakespeare-inspired culinary showdown to earn their spot in the ultimate cook-off. In the last skill drill, it's every recruit for themselves as red takes on red and blue goes head-to-head with blue. Then, chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini work closely with their top recruits to perfect a three-course restaurant-quality meal. Finally, the recruits must execute their dishes solo before judges Claudette Zepeda, Martel Stone and Poppy O'Toole taste their creations in a blind tasting and crown the $25,000 winner!

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Season 29 Ratings Summary

"Big Top Boot Camp" is the best rated episode of "Worst Cooks in America" season 29. It scored 7/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/18/2025. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Boot Camp's Got Talent".