Worst Cooks in America

Fourteen of the worst cooks in America enter boot camp with dreams of putting their kitchen nightmares behind them; Anne Burrell and Bobby Flay see just what kind of disasters they're dealing with by asking the recruits to create a date night dish.

The remaining recruits explore Greek cuisine with a game that explores the tradition of plate smashing before learning how to make the Greek classics tzatziki and dolmas; the chefs task the recruits with making their own mezze platters.

The recruits take a taste buds challenge; chefs Anne Burrell and Bobby Flay ask the recruits to create their own pretzel and dipping sauce that incorporates both sweet and spicy flavors.

The recruits enter the world of poultry where they start off with a bird-based quiz game before making their very own omelets; The recruits learn how to make perfect fried chicken.

The recruits return to boot camp and find themselves south of the border.

Boot camp has gone retro and the recruits must work together as a family while tasting and describing dishes while blindfolded.

In the penultimate week of boot camp, the remaining recruits battle it out for their spot in the finale.

The final two recruits create dishes that require skills they've learned while their mothers watch from the next room; Anne Burrell and Bobby Flay teach them how to make a three-course, restaurant-quality meal they'll have to recreate.

Four former recruits return to boot camp for a shot at culinary redemption in a competition-focused Thanksgiving; chefs Anne Burrell and Scott Conant kick things off by asking the recruits to make a side dish using a Thanksgiving ingredient.