Shows like Worst Cooks in America: 20 to watch next
If you loved Worst Cooks in America (2010) — a reality and comedy series — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Worst Cooks in America most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like competition, cooking and culinary arts. 15 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Chopped 2009★ 6.4
Shares: 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” by our panel of esteemed culinary luminaries until the last man or woman left standing claims victory.
Stream in India on Discovery+ Amazon Channel
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Iron Chef America 2005★ 6.6
Shares: 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 show. In each episode, a new challenger chef competes against one of the resident "Iron Chefs" in a one-hour cooking competition based on a secret ingredient or ingredients, and sometimes theme.
Stream in India on Discovery+
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MasterChef Junior 2013★ 6.8
Shares: 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. Celebrated food experts coach and encourage the promising hopefuls to cook like pros and teach them the tricks of the trade along the way.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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MasterChef Australia 2009★ 7.1
Shares: 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.
Stream in India on JioHotstar, VI movies and tv
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Next Level Chef 2022★ 7.4
Shares: 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 glistening top floor to the challenging bottom of the basement, the ingredients match the environment, because Ramsay believes the true test of great chefs is not only what they can do in the best of circumstances, but what kind of magic they can create in the worst!
Stream in India on Discovery+ Amazon Channel
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Iron Chef 1993★ 7.3
Shares: 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 Chefs" in a timed cooking battle built around a specific theme ingredient. The series ended on September 24, 1999, although occasional specials were produced until 2002. The series aired 309 episodes. Repeats are regularly aired on the Cooking Channel in the United States and on Special Broadcasting Service in Australia. Fuji TV will air a new version of the show, titled Iron Chef, beginning in October 26, 2012.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Cutthroat Kitchen 2013★ 6.7
Shares: 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. Ingredients will be thieved, utensils destroyed and valuable time on the clock lost when the chefs compete to cook delicious dishes while also having to outplot the competition. With Alton Brown as the devilish provocateur, nothing is out of bounds when money changes hands and we see just how far chefs will go to ensure they have the winning dish.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video
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Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking 2024★ 8.2
Shares: Reality
Pairs of professional bakers compete to create spellbinding edible showpieces on the actual sets where the Harry Potter films were made.
Stream in India on Discovery+ Amazon Channel
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The Great British Bake Off 2017★ 8.1
Shares: 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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Great British Bake Off 2010★ 7.5
Shares: 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, including winners, have gone on to start a career based on baking.
Stream in India on VI movies and tv
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Lip Sync Battle 2015★ 6.4
Shares: Reality, 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 supermodel co-host, Chrissy Teigen. The mic is off, the battle is on!
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Nailed It! Mexico 2019★ 6.9
Shares: 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.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Final Table 2018★ 6.7
Shares: 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.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Nailed It! 2018★ 7.1
Shares: 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.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Barbecue Showdown 2020★ 6.1
Shares: 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.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Chowder 2007★ 8.2
Shares: 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 a scatterbrain. He is also pestered by Panini, the apprentice of Mung's rival Endive, who wants Chowder to be her boyfriend, which he abhors.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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The Challenge 1998★ 7.1
Shares: 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, whether or not they're veterans or rookies on the show, etc. The two teams compete in numerous missions in order to win prizes and advance in the overall game.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Amazing Race 2001★ 6.9
Shares: 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 they learn of their next location. Teams who are the farthest behind will gradually be eliminated as the contest progresses, with the first team to arrive at the final destination winning the race and the $1 million prize.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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LOL: Last One Laughing UK 2025★ 7.7
Shares: Reality, Comedy
Famous for his dark humour, one liners and THAT laugh, Jimmy Carr challenges 10 of Britain’s funniest comics to spend the day together without so much as cracking a smile. The 10 comics use every ounce of their comedic talents to try and break their opponents without cracking up themselves.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Beat Bobby Flay 2013★ 6.5
Shares: Reality
Two talented chefs go head-to-head for the chance to Beat Bobby Flay. To get to Bobby the chefs must first face off against each other, creating a spectacular dish with a secret ingredient of Bobby's choice. Judges Alex Guarnaschelli and Jeff Mauro know Bobby's strengths and his weaknesses. Their goal: Pick the chef who has the skills to take down Bobby Flay in his own arena. The winning chef gets to challenge Bobby with his or her surprise signature dish. If Bobby goes down, the winner can tell the world, "I beat Bobby Flay!"
Stream in India on Netflix, Discovery+ Amazon Channel