Ep 8. Halloween Redemption

In this exciting episode of Worst Cooks in America season 20, titled "Halloween Redemption," the remaining contestants are given a chance to showcase their culinary skills in a spooky Halloween-themed challenge.

The episode starts with Chef Anne and Chef Michael giving the contestants a rundown of the day's challenge. They are tasked with creating a three-course Halloween-themed meal, complete with appetizer, entree, and dessert, in just 90 minutes. The catch? They must incorporate at least one surprise ingredient chosen by the chefs, which proves to be a challenge for some of the contestants.

As the clock starts ticking down, the kitchen is a frenzy of activity as the contestants start chopping, sautéing, and grilling their way to their final dishes. Some of the contestants take to the challenge with ease, deftly incorporating the surprise ingredients into their dishes. Others struggle, with some nearly setting the kitchen on fire with their cooking attempts.

Throughout the challenge, Chef Anne and Chef Michael are on hand to offer advice and guidance to the contestants. They give tips on how to build flavor, how to properly season dishes, and how to plate the dishes in an appealing way.

Once the 90 minutes is up, the contestants present their dishes to the judges. Some of the standout dishes include a spicy pumpkin soup, a perfectly cooked lamb chop with a blood-red beet puree, and a creepy crawly spiderweb-inspired dessert.

The judges provide feedback on each dish, praising the contestants who were able to successfully incorporate the surprise ingredient and criticizing those who did not. In the end, only one contestant can win the challenge. The winner receives a special Halloween-themed prize and a leg up on the competition as the competition winds down to the final few episodes.

Overall, "Halloween Redemption" is an exciting and fast-paced episode of Worst Cooks in America that showcases the talents and weaknesses of the remaining contestants. With each passing episode, the stakes become higher as the contestants compete to be named the best worst cook in America.