Ep 1. Episode 1

"Nailed It! Holiday" is a spinoff of the popular baking competition show "Nailed It!" Now in its first season, this spinoff specifically focuses on holiday-themed baked goods and desserts.

In the first episode, appropriately titled "Episode 1," three amateur bakers are pitted against each other in a series of challenges to see who can make the best holiday-themed baked goods. The contestants are all unique individuals with varying levels of baking experience, including one who has never baked anything before in her life.

The host, comedian Nicole Byer, is bubbly and energetic, guiding the contestants through each challenge with her signature humor. Alongside her is head judge Jacques Torres, a world-renowned pastry chef known for his intricate and expertly crafted desserts.

The first challenge involves a classic holiday treat-eggnog! However, there's a catch: the contestants have to create a visually stunning version of eggnog that can be served at a swanky holiday party. They have ten minutes to shop for ingredients and one hour to complete the challenge.

The results are predictably hilarious, as the contestants struggle to create anything remotely resembling eggnog. One of them confuses condensed milk for evaporated milk, while another uses orange juice instead of rum. Byer provides hilarious commentary throughout, poking fun at the contestants' mistakes in a lighthearted way.

The second challenge is even more difficult. The contestants must create a three-tiered holiday cookie cake in just two hours. Torres demonstrates the proper technique, but the contestants still struggle to replicate it, resulting in crumbly, uneven, and lopsided cookie cakes.

Finally, the third and most challenging challenge of the episode requires the contestants to create a cake shaped like a holiday present. They have three hours to complete this challenge, but things quickly spiral out of control. One of the contestants tries to use raw cookie dough to make cake batter, and another accidentally uses salt instead of sugar.

Despite their best efforts, the contestants' cake creations are all hilariously bad, with one looking like a giant blob and another resembling more of a volcano than a present. However, Byer and Torres remain positive, encouraging the bakers to keep trying and inspiring them to improve their skills.

Ultimately, the winner of the competition is announced, and the episode ends on a high note with the three contestants laughing together and having a great time. "Nailed It! Holiday" is a fun and festive addition to the "Nailed It!" franchise, perfect for anyone who loves baking or just wants a good laugh.