Ep 4. It's a Family A-fail

In Nailed It! Holiday! season 1 episode 4, titled "It's a Family A-fail," viewers are treated to another hilarious baking competition featuring amateur bakers who are trying to recreate fancy holiday treats for a chance to win a prize. However, there's a twist in this episode: the contestants are family members who must work together to make a dessert that looks and tastes amazing.

Host Nicole Byer kicks things off with a festive introduction, showcasing the elaborate dessert challenge that the families will be attempting. With only two hours on the clock, the teams rush to gather ingredients and start baking, but things quickly go awry. From burnt cakes to broken candy canes, the families struggle to keep their desserts looking presentable.

Throughout the episode, Nicole offers her usual commentary and encouragement, playfully ribbing the contestants and cheering them on as they attempt to salvage their desserts. Meanwhile, the show's resident pastry chef, Jacques Torres, provides expert advice and guidance, trying to steer the contestants in the right direction.

Despite their best efforts, however, most of the families' desserts fall short of the mark. Some are too dry or too sweet, while others simply look like a hot mess. But despite their failures, the contestants all keep a good sense of humor about the competition, laughing off their missteps and enjoying the chance to bake with their loved ones.

As the clock nears zero, the families rush to finish their creations and present them to the judges: Nicole, Jacques, and a special guest judge who has expertise in holiday baking. The judges take a close look at each dessert, commenting on the presentation, taste, and overall creativity of the dish.

In the end, only one family can be declared the winner, and viewers are left on the edge of their seats as the judges make their final decision. Regardless of the outcome, however, it's clear that the contestants all had a blast participating in the show, and viewers are sure to enjoy the laughs, suspense, and holiday cheer of this festive episode of Nailed It! Holiday!