Nailed It Season 4 Episode 2 The One with the '90s Theme

In Nailed It season 4 episode 2, The One with the '90s Theme, contestants are challenged to recreate iconic desserts from the 1990s. Host Nicole Byer introduces the three contestants, each with varying levels of baking experience. The contestants are given two hours to recreate three desserts from the '90s: a rainbow bagel with funfetti cream cheese, a Pop Rocks-inspired cake, and a three-dimensional dinosaur cake.

The first challenge is the rainbow bagel with funfetti cream cheese. The contestants struggle to create the iconic colorful swirls in the bagel dough, even with the assistance of a professional baker. One contestant makes the mistake of adding too much food coloring, resulting in a bright green bagel that looks nothing like the original. Another contestant overworks the dough, resulting in a dense and tough bagel. The funfetti cream cheese proves to be just as challenging, with one contestant forgetting to add the most important ingredient: the funfetti sprinkles.

Next up is the Pop Rocks-inspired cake challenge. The contestants are tasked with creating a cake that pops in their mouths, just like the candy. One contestant decides to add actual Pop Rocks candy to the cake batter, resulting in a cake that completely falls apart when cut. Another contestant tries to recreate the popping effect by using dry ice, but the effect is short-lived and does not live up to expectations. The third contestant attempts a different approach, using a variety of different popping candy and creating a layered cake that promises to be a sensation.

The final challenge is the three-dimensional dinosaur cake. The contestants are given a dinosaur-shaped cake mold and instructed to create a realistic-looking dinosaur cake. One contestant struggles with the mold, resulting in a lopsided dinosaur cake that looks more like a blob. Another contestant spends too much time on the details, forgetting to properly bake the cake, resulting in a raw and undercooked center. Despite the challenges, one contestant manages to create a stunning dinosaur cake that looks like it has stepped right out of the prehistoric era.

Throughout the episode, host Nicole Byer provides comedic commentary on the contestants' progress and encourages them to keep a positive attitude despite their baking failures. Guest judge Ron Ben-Israel, a renowned pastry chef, provides feedback on each dessert and ultimately decides which contestant has nailed it and which has failed it.

The One with the '90s Theme is a fun and nostalgic episode that showcases the challenges of recreating beloved desserts from the past. The contestants' struggles and triumphs are sure to entertain and inspire viewers to try their hand at recreating their favorite '90s desserts.