Worst Cooks in America - Season 29

Worst Cooks in America - Season 29

Season 29

Talented & Terrible

The new season, dubbed Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible, showcases recruits who are professional performers and used to stealing the spotlight, but in the kitchen, they are dishing out disasters. Anne was joined by boot camp's newest mentor, Chef Gabe Bertaccini, as they worked together to turn these culinary flops into food masters.

Network
DatesJul 28, 2025 - Aug 25, 2025
Previous Season

Episodes

Boot Camp's Got Talent
Season 29Episode 160 min

Boot Camp's Got Talent

In the premiere episode, chefs Anne Burrell and Gabe Bertaccini have their work cut out for them as they attempt to turn a bunch of culinary train wrecks into kitchen stars, but first, they need to know what they are up against. The recruits kick things off with their signature showstopper dish, and 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. Across the season, with guidance from Anne and Gabe, the recruits will tackle restaurant classics, try to master global cuisines, and compete in the fan-favorite Remote Control Chef challenge, in their bid to be the best of the worst.

Jul 28, 2025
Culinary Pageant
Season 29Episode 260 min

Culinary Pageant

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.

Aug 4, 2025
The Da Vinci Cook
Season 29Episode 360 min

The Da Vinci Cook

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.

Aug 11, 2025
Flavor Freestyle
Season 29Episode 460 min

Flavor Freestyle

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.
Aug 18, 2025
Big Top Boot Camp
Season 29Episode 560 min

Big Top Boot Camp

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.
Aug 18, 2025
Encores and Entrees
Season 29Episode 660 min

Encores and Entrees

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.
Aug 25, 2025

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