Ep 1. Doomed Dinners

In the premiere episode of season 20 of Worst Cooks in America, titled "Doomed Dinners," 14 of the worst home cooks in America are brought together to compete in a cooking boot camp that is anything but easy. The show is hosted by culinary experts Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence, who push the contestants to their limits in hopes of improving their cooking skills and helping them win a cash prize of $25,000.

The episode begins with the 14 contestants meeting their coaches, Anne and Tyler, and being tasked with their first challenge: creating their signature dish. The contestants are given access to a fully stocked pantry and kitchen, but many of them struggle to find their footing in the unfamiliar environment. As the contestants frantically try to prepare their dishes, Anne and Tyler watch on, taking notes and assessing their skills.

After the dishes are completed, Anne and Tyler taste each one and select the three worst dishes, whose creators will be put up for elimination. The remaining contestants then watch as Anne and Tyler mentor the struggling home cooks, teaching them basic cooking techniques and helping them refine their skills.

Next, the contestants are divided into two teams for the weekly main challenge. This week, the teams are tasked with preparing a three-course meal for a panel of judges, with each course assigned a different team member. The catch? The teams have just four hours to shop, prep, and cook their meals.

As the clock ticks down, tensions rise as the home cooks struggle to work together as a team and get their dishes cooked in time. Anne and Tyler watch on, offering encouragement and advice as the contestants navigate the challenges of the kitchen.

Finally, the time is up and the judges sample each team's meals. The judges are impressed with some of the dishes, but others fall flat. In the end, one team is declared the winner, while the losing team is sent to the elimination challenge.

For the elimination challenge, the losing team must select one member to represent them in a high-pressure cooking challenge. The contestants are given a surprise ingredient and must prepare a dish using it in just 30 minutes. The judges taste each dish and select the weakest one, sending its creator home.

Overall, "Doomed Dinners" is a thrilling start to the new season of Worst Cooks in America, full of drama, humor, and heart. With Anne and Tyler guiding them, it will be interesting to see which of the home cooks rises to the challenge and takes home the prize.