Ep 5. Let's Get Ready to Tailgate

In episode 5 of season 18 of Worst Cooks in America, titled "Let's Get Ready to Tailgate," the remaining contestants are tasked with preparing their own ultimate tailgate dish for a panel of hungry football fans.

The episode begins with a welcome from mentors Anne Burrell and Carla Hall, who explain the importance of a good tailgate dish and the challenge ahead for the remaining cooks. The mentors then introduce the special guests for the episode, a group of enthusiastic football fans who will be judging the contestants' dishes.

To get the contestants started, Burrell and Hall demonstrate two classic tailgate dishes: jalapeño poppers and buffalo chicken dip. The cooks are then given time to plan and execute their own dishes, with the mentors offering guidance and feedback along the way.

As the contestants work, tensions run high as they struggle to choose their ingredients and refine their recipes. One cook in particular, who has struggled throughout the competition, grapples with confidence issues and fears she may not be able to pull off a winning dish.

As the clock ticks down, the cooks rush to finish their dishes and get them in front of the judges. The judges sample each dish and provide honest feedback on taste, presentation, and overall tailgating appeal.

After the judges' scores are tallied, Burrell and Hall announce the best and worst dishes of the challenge. The winner receives a significant advantage in the next challenge, while the worst performers face elimination in the upcoming episode.

Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to humorous moments and competitive banter between contestants as they strive to prove themselves as capable cooks. By the end of the episode, the remaining contestants are left wondering who will be sent packing next and who has what it takes to make it to the end of the competition.