Ep 2. Fish are Food, Not Friends

In Worst Cooks in America season 12 episode 2, titled "Fish are Food, Not Friends," the remaining contestants continue to compete and improve their culinary skills. The contestants are still divided into two teams, and in this episode, they are tasked with cooking fish dishes.

The episode starts with a mini-challenge where the contestants have to fillet a fish and make a dish using the remaining parts of the fish. The challenge puts their knife skills to the test, and the judges are impressed with the creativity of some of the dishes. However, others struggle with the challenge and fail to impress the judges.

After the mini-challenge, the contestants are given the main challenge of the episode, which is to cook a fish dish for a panel of judges. The judges want to see the contestants' creativity in making a delicious and well-presented seafood dish.

As the contestants start cooking, they face various difficulties. Some struggle with properly seasoning their fish, while others have trouble cooking it to the right temperature. One contestant even accidentally drops their fish on the floor, causing a setback in their cooking time.

The teams have different approaches to their dishes. One team decides to make a traditional fish and chips dish, while the other team decides to make a more exotic dish with a pepper-crusted tuna steak. Both teams work hard to plate their dishes nicely, hoping to impress the judges.

The judges taste the dishes and provide feedback to the contestants. Some dishes impress the judges, while others fall short. It's clear that some contestants have made significant improvements since the previous episodes, while others still have a long way to go.

At the end of the episode, the judges have to decide on which team and which contestant had the best dish. The winning team gets immunity in the next round, while the losing team faces an elimination challenge.

Overall, "Fish are Food, Not Friends" is an exciting and challenging episode of Worst Cooks in America. It showcases the contestants' growth and highlights the difficulty of cooking seafood dishes. It's an entertaining and informative episode that is sure to keep viewers engaged until the very end.