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6.6 / 10(31 votes)IMDbTV-GFirst Aired: 201030 Seasons

Worst Cooks in America

Series Overview

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, knife skills, temperature, seasoning and preparation. The final challenge is to cook a restaurant quality three-course meal for three food critics.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionReality
Original Network
Food Network
Episodes & Seasons

30 Seasons • 226 Episodes

42 min per episode

Air Date Window

2010 – Present

Premiered: Sun, Jan 3, 2010

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Feb 1, 2026

Season 30, Episode 7: “Bite Club”

The finale kicks off with an all-out brawl in "Bite Club," where the recruits team up for a high-stakes, no-holds-barred culinary battle royale. In their final skill drill challenge, the last four recruits must craft a composed dish that shows off everything they've learned. Then, it's down to the final two as chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry mentor them in preparing a three-course restaurant-quality meal. Judges Judy Joo, Viet Pham and Justin Sutherland decide who takes home the $25,000 charity prize and ultimate bragging rights!

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-G

TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-G

General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

CanadaG

General — Suitable for all ages.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Worst Cooks in America

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What is Worst Cooks in America about?

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, knife skills, temperature, seasoning and preparation. The final challenge is to cook a restaurant quality three-course meal for three food critics.

How many seasons does Worst Cooks in America have?

Worst Cooks in America comprises 30 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Worst Cooks in America?

Key cast members in Worst Cooks in America include Anne Burrell.

Who created or directed Worst Cooks in America?

Worst Cooks in America was developed and directed by Not specified.