Worst Cooks in America

10 Best Episodes of Worst Cooks in America - Season 9

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Worst Cooks in America - S9E5

#8 - Celebrity Cheat Meals (Season 9 - Episode 5)

A game of Family Food is played by the celebrity recruits, who are asked food and pop culture questions. Later, they must make chicken and waffles exactly as demonstrated by their mentors, Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray.

The episode was rated 7.14 from 72 votes.

Worst Cooks in America - S9E1

#7 - Celebrity Dish-Asters (Season 9 - Episode 1)

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Celebrity contestants compete in the Season 9 premiere, which begins with Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray assessing the skills (or lack thereof) of their celebrity recruits, who are asked to cook a dish, using some unique ingredients from Hollywood gift swag bags. Later, instructions are given for how to prepare a simple steak and eggs dish.

The episode was rated 7.39 from 84 votes.

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#6 - Hawaiian Pig and a Poke (Season 9 - Episode 2)

The celebrity recruits are introduced to unique tropical flavors and then given the task of replicating Hawaiian poke and pork dishes.

The episode was rated 7.43 from 91 votes.

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#5 - Live and Let Dough (Season 9 - Episode 7)

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For the skill drill challenge, the celebrities must execute a simple recipe that is missing some key words. Then, for their main challenge, the remaining recruits must cook complicated pasta dishes for special guests and former Worst Cooks contestants Jenni "Jwoww" Farley and Kendra Wilkinson. The celebrities with the best dishes head to the finale.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 74 votes.

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#4 - Hollywood Goes Bollywood (Season 9 - Episode 6)

The tables are turned, when the remaining celebrities are instituted to teach hosts Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray how to make a dish. Then, the celebs are introduced to the often intimidating world of Indian cooking in their main dish challenge.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 65 votes.

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#3 - The Final Showdown (Season 9 - Episode 8)

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The last two recruits face a tough panel of culinary experts, including Sarah Gore, chef Akhtar Nawab and Laura Vitale. Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray coach their recruits, and one will walk away with $50,000 for their charity.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 67 votes.

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#2 - Boooot Camp! (Season 9 - Episode 4)

Anne Burrell and Rachael Ray get Halloween-ready with scary challenges for the celebrities like unique monster Bloody Marys and frightening foods in their main dish. Then two celebrities face a "devilish" elimination challenge.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 72 votes.

Worst Cooks in America - S9E3

#1 - Oktoberfest Feast (Season 9 - Episode 3)

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Anne and Rachael get into the spirit of Oktoberfest by having their teams cook a traditional wiener schnitzel. But there's a twist when the challenge involves a relay race. Then, sausage is made from scratch.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 81 votes.

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