Ep 1. Celebrity: Celebrity Dish-asters

Eight celebrities who can't cook are brought together to learn the basics of cooking in the ninth season of Worst Cooks in America. The first episode, titled "Celebrity: Celebrity Dish-asters," introduces the contestants and their kitchen horrors. The celebrities are split into two teams, led by chefs Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence. Their first challenge is to prepare a dish from a recipe without the help of their team leader.

The contestants are at varying levels of proficiency in the kitchen, with some having no experience at all. The audience is introduced to the contestants as they share their disastrous cooking stories. For example, comedian Jim J. Bullock shares his story of burning down his mother's kitchen while trying to deep-fry a holiday turkey. Actress Morgan Fairchild admits to burning frozen pizzas and accidentally serving raw chicken.

The two teams, led by Anne and Tyler, have 90 minutes to prepare their dishes. They are given recipes for a burrito bowl with homemade salsa and guacamole, and they must work together to execute the meal. As expected, chaos and confusion reign in the kitchen. The contestants struggle with basic cooking techniques such as chopping vegetables and seasoning meat. The use of kitchen tools like the blender and food processor is also unfamiliar territory for some.

Team Anne appears to be the more organized of the two teams, with her guidance and leadership ensuring that their dish is on track. However, tension arises when one contestant, actress Taryn Manning, struggles to work with the others. Team Tyler, on the other hand, is in disarray, with some contestants doubting their team leader's instructions. Celebrity chef Anne and Tyler check in with the contestants, offering advice and encouragement, but it's clear that some of the celebrities are in over their heads.

The pressure is on when the judges arrive to taste the dishes. Chefs Mario Batali and Josh Capon join the show as judges for the first episode. The judges taste both dishes and offer constructive criticism to the contestants. Some of the dishes impress the judges, while others are barely edible. The judges then score the dishes, with the losing team facing the next elimination challenge.

The episode ends with a cliffhanger, leaving the audience on tenterhooks for the next episode. The celebrities face an unexpected challenge, and their cooking skills are put to the test once again.

Overall, "Celebrity: Celebrity Dish-asters" offers a fun and entertaining introduction to the ninth season of Worst Cooks in America. The show capitalizes on the celebrities' lack of cooking skills and offers an amusing glimpse into their personal lives. The challenges are both entertaining and educational, with the contestants learning basic cooking techniques along the way. The episode sets the stage for what promises to be a entertaining and memorable season of Worst Cooks in America.