Ep 1. Let's Get Lit

In season 4 episode 1 of Nailed It, Let's Get Lit, host Nicole Byer welcomes three amateur bakers to the kitchen for a chance to win $10,000. The contestants are tasked with creating their own version of a Christmas tree cake, complete with edible decorations and a surprise filling.

As the clock ticks down, tensions rise as the bakers struggle with mold issues, cake collapses, and chocolate ganache that just won't set. Despite the challenges, the contestants all manage to complete their cakes and present them to the judges for tasting.

Judges Jacques Torres and Sylvia Weinstock are impressed by the creativity and humor displayed in the contestants' designs, including a cake that resembles a Christmas cactus and another that features an elf taking a nap on the job. However, when it comes to taste, the judges have mixed reactions, with some cakes falling short of expectations.

After deliberation, the judges announce the winner of the $10,000 prize, leaving the other contestants to walk away empty-handed but still proud of their efforts. The episode ends with a message from host Nicole Byer, reminding viewers that it's the effort that counts and encouraging all aspiring bakers to keep on trying.