Ep 1. Redemption and Boardwalk Snacks

In season 22 episode 1 of Worst Cooks in America titled "Redemption and Boardwalk Snacks," we see a new batch of terrible cooks stepping into the kitchen for a chance at redemption. The competitors are split into two teams, the blue team led by Chef Carla Hall, and the red team led by Chef Anne Burrell. The contestants are then thrown into a carnival-themed cook-off, where they must create their interpretation of a classic boardwalk snack.

As the cooks scramble to whip up their dishes, tensions flare within the teams. Chef Anne and Chef Carla employ very different teaching styles, which prove to be both effective and frustrating for their respective teams. Chef Anne is known for her tough love approach, while Chef Carla is more nurturing and supportive. This contrast in styles leads to some interesting dynamics between the contestants and their mentors, with some struggling to adapt to their new leaders.

The dishes created by the contestants are, as expected, rife with mistakes and mishaps. Some of the cooks struggle with basic techniques like using a knife or creating a roux. Others make critical errors during the cooking process, resulting in overcooked or under-seasoned dishes. The judges, Chef Amanda Freitag and Chef Cliff Crooks, don't hold back in their criticism of the dishes, as they taste each one and provide feedback.

As the competition heats up, the contestants are faced with a dreaded "skill drill," in which they must identify various ingredients in a blind taste test. This proves to be a challenge for many of the contestants, who struggle to differentiate between similar flavors and textures. The judges, however, are impressed with some of the contestants who are able to identify even the most obscure ingredients.

In the end, one contestant from each team is deemed the worst cook of the challenge and sent home. The remaining contestants move on to the next round, eager to prove themselves in the kitchen and inch closer to the grand prize of $25,000.

Overall, "Redemption and Boardwalk Snacks" is a classic episode of Worst Cooks in America, featuring all of the drama, humor, and mishaps that fans have come to love. The mix of personalities among the contestants makes for an entertaining watch, and the carnival theme adds an extra layer of fun to the challenge. It's clear that this season is going to be full of surprises as the contestants continue to battle it out in the kitchen.