Mercedes Manda

Anne Burrell and her newest competitor, Michael Symon, welcome eight returning recruits who are eager to master the kitchen; the chefs start off with a culinary time trial to see who has improved and who has reverted to their old, disastrous ways.

The teams of recruits go head-to-head in a series of casino-themed culinary challenges; after winning some "cheddar" in the money booth, the recruits must make gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and high-end seafood dishes.

The teams of recruits play a culinary scavenger hunt and then must cook dishes using only camping equipment and utensils; Chefs Anne Burrell and Michael Symon teach the recruits how to smoke and grill game meats for the main dish challenge.

The recruits arrive to find boot camp transformed into an airport; chefs Anne Burrell and Michael Symon welcome them to "Worst Cooks Air" to set off on an exploration of international flavors, including appetizers and paellas.

Chefs Anne Burrell and Michael Symon teach their final two recruits how to make a three-course meal, and the judges choose a winner; former recruits react to an episode with celebrities, an hors d'oeuvre cook-off and chef Tyler Florence.