Ep 1. Can It Really Be This Bad?

In the season 12 premiere of Worst Cooks in America, titled "Can It Really Be This Bad?," Anne Burrell and new recruit Michael Symon take on a new batch of terrible cooks. The episode starts with the usual opening sequence where the contestants introduce themselves, showing that they come from different backgrounds and are all struggling to make a simple dish.

As the episode progresses, Anne and Michael begin to evaluate the contestants' abilities and they quickly learn that this year's batch of terrible cooks may be some of the worst they have ever seen. One contestant struggles to cook rice, while another burns their potatoes. The contestants' dishes are almost universally terrible, and Anne and Michael have their work cut out for them as they try to turn these trainwrecks of cooks into culinary geniuses.

Throughout the episode, the contestants are put through a series of challenges designed to test their skills and improve their cooking abilities. They must chop vegetables, make scrambled eggs, and even attempt to recreate a recipe without any guidance. It quickly becomes clear that the contestants have a lot to learn if they want to make it past the first round.

As the episode draws to a close, Anne and Michael must make the difficult decision of choosing which contestants will be sent home. The worst cooks are eliminated, while the few who show promise are given the opportunity to stay and continue to improve their skills.

Overall, "Can It Really Be This Bad?" is a great start to the 12th season of Worst Cooks in America. The contestants are hilariously terrible and the challenges are challenging enough to keep things interesting. Fans of the show will love seeing Anne and Michael take on the new batch of cooks and will no doubt be tuning in next week to see who makes the cut.