Shows Like Worst Cooks in America

If you liked Worst Cooks in America (2010), a reality and comedy series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Chopped (2009)
★ 6.5/10Also reality
A high energy, fast paced cooking competition that challenges four up-and-coming chefs to turn a selection of everyday ingredients into an extraordinary three-course meal. After each course, a contestant gets “chopped”…
2
Iron Chef America (2005)
★ 6.6/10Also reality
American cooking show based on Fuji Television's Iron Chef, and is the second American adaptation of the series, following the failed Iron Chef USA. Like the original Japanese program, the program is a culinary game…
3
MasterChef Junior (2013)
★ 6.8/10Also reality
American version of the culinary competition series that gives talented kids between the ages of 8 and 13 the chance to showcase their culinary abilities and passion for food through a series of delicious challenges…
4
MasterChef Australia (2009)
★ 7.1/10Also reality
MasterChef Australia is a Logie Award-winning Australian competitive cooking game show based on the original British MasterChef. It is produced by Shine Australia and screens on Network Ten.
5
Next Level Chef (2022)
★ 7.4/10Also reality
The next evolution in cooking competitions, as Gordon Ramsay has designed a one-of-a-kind culinary gauntlet, set on an iconic stage over three stories high, each floor contains a stunningly different kitchen. From the…
6
Iron Chef (1993)
★ 7.3/10Also reality
Iron Chef is a Japanese television cooking show produced by Fuji Television. The series, which premiered on October 10, 1993, is a stylized cook-off featuring guest chefs challenging one of the show's resident "Iron…
7
Cutthroat Kitchen (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also reality
Just how far is a chef willing to go to win a cooking competition? Cutthroat Kitchen hands four chefs each $25,000 and the opportunity to spend that money on helping themselves or sabotaging their competitors…
8
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking (2024)
★ 8.2/10Also reality
Pairs of professional bakers compete to create spellbinding edible showpieces on the actual sets where the Harry Potter films were made.
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The Great British Bake Off (2017)
★ 8.1/10Also reality
Britain's best amateur bakers compete in the iconic white tent - all united in their aim to prove their baking skills and impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
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Lip Sync Battle (2015)
★ 6.4/10Also reality and comedy
Each episode features two A-list celebrities like you've never seen them before - syncing their hearts out in hysterically epic performances. Hosted by LL Cool J with colorful commentary by social media maven and…
11
The Final Table (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also reality
Team of chefs vie to impress some of the world's toughest palates as they whip up iconic dishes from different nations in this fast-paced competition.
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The Great British Bake Off (2010)
★ 7.5/10Also reality
This British television baking competition selects from amongst its competitors the best amateur baker. The series is credited with reinvigorating interest in baking throughout the UK, and many of its participants…
13
Barbecue Showdown (2020)
★ 6.1/10Also reality
Eight of the country's best backyard smokers and pitmasters vie for the title of American Barbecue Champion in a fierce but friendly faceoff.
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Nailed It! (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also reality
Home bakers with a terrible track record take a crack at re-creating edible masterpieces for a $10,000 prize. It's part reality contest, part hot mess.
15
Guy's Grocery Games (2013)
★ 5.8/10Also reality
Guy Fieri sends four talented chefs running through the aisles in a high stakes, high skills, grocery store cooking competition. The chefs are hit by real-world challenges like finding workarounds when all the…
16
Chowder (2007)
★ 8.2/10Also comedy
An aspiring young chef named Chowder has adventures as an apprentice in Mung Daal's catering company. Although he means well, Chowder often finds himself in predicaments due to his perpetual appetite and his nature as…
17
Nailed It! Mexico (2019)
★ 6.9/10Also reality
The fun, fondant and hilarious cake fails head to Mexico, where very amateur bakers compete to re-create elaborate sweet treats for a cash prize.
18
Is It Cake? (2022)
★ 6.9/10Also reality
Skilled cake artists create mouthwatering replicas of handbags, sewing machines and more in a mind-bending baking contest inspired by a popular meme.
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The Challenge (1998)
★ 7.2/10Also reality
Each Challenge pits numerous cast members from past seasons of reality shows against each other, dividing them into two separate teams according to different criteria, such as gender, which show they first appeared on…
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The Amazing Race (2001)
★ 6.9/10Also reality
This reality competition sees teams embark on a trek around the world to amazing destinations where they must compete in a series of challenges, some mental and some physical. Only when the tasks are completed will…