Ep 1. Dr. Ian Smith Is Back With an All-New Human Lab - He's Helping Our Viewers Test Products

In the first episode of Rachael Ray's 13th season, viewers are in for a treat as Dr. Ian Smith makes a much-awaited return with a new segment of his popular show "The Human Lab." The segment is an exciting new twist on product testing as Dr. Ian Smith puts everyday products through stringent tests, with the help of Rachael Ray's audience.

First up is the search for the best non-stick skillet, with two options going head-to-head in a series of tests. Dr. Ian Smith and Rachael Ray's team put together a series of tests to determine which skillet is the best of the two options. They test each skillet with scrambled eggs, pancakes, and fish, among other things, to rate the non-stick features of each skillet. After a tough round of testing, there is a clear winner!

Next up, Dr. Ian Smith turns his attention to one of the most common kitchen tools that every home cook uses - a thermometer. Viewers get a sneak peek at some of the most popular thermometers available, and Dr. Ian Smith puts them through the paces to determine which thermometer is most accurate and consistently so. The result is a shocker! Who knew that the cheaper option would win?

But Dr. Ian Smith's Human Lab doesn't stop at kitchen products. In the next round, he tackles the question that everyone wants to know the answer to - which pillow is the best for getting a good night's sleep? Dr. Ian Smith and Rachael Ray's team put different pillow types through an array of tests, such as pressure point testing, and measures the quality of sleep from sleeping on each pillow type. The winner is pleasantly surprising and might be the perfect pillow for viewers' homes.

The final segment is for home improvement enthusiasts. Dr. Ian Smith turns his attention to the popular DIY fixing product-Flex Seal. The audience is excited about this one! Two teams are formed, and a military-grade tarp is cut into pieces, and they battle it out to see which side can stick their tarp back together the best using the Flex Seal product. The results are surprising!

Throughout the segment, viewers get all the information they need about the featured products, seeing them in action, and learning about the good and the bad with each one. Rachael Ray's audience also gets the chance to vote on which product they believe performs better and with such a big audience test, the viewer's votes have weight. Dr. Ian Smith's return and the revamped Human Lab are sure to be a recipe for success in this season of Rachael Ray's show. This episode is packed with excitement as Dr. Ian Smith and his new segment take center stage for the first episode of season 13. With an array of products being tested, viewers can expect to get the answers they need to make informed choices with their purchases. Rachael Ray and Dr. Ian Smith's team give an in-depth analysis of each product, ensuring viewers have all the information necessary to decide which product will be the best-suited to their needs - all in the name of delivering sensational content!