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Food Network will pay tribute to Anne Burrell each Monday as it airs her final season of Worst Cooks in America. The beloved chef, who died unexpectedly on June 17 at the age of 55, was a longtime fan favorite on the cable cooking channel, from first appearing as Mario Batali’s sous chef on Iron Chef America in 2004 to hosting more than two dozen seasons of Worst Cooks in America.
The new season, officially titled Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible, premieres on Food Network on Monday, July 28, at 9 p.m. PT/ET. Season 29 marks Burrell’s last appearance as host and mentor.
Cord-cutters can watch Food Network on any live TV streaming service that carries the channel, including Sling, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV and Philo. Since select streamers are offering free trials and limited-time discounts, viewers can watch at no cost; keep reading to learn more about each option.
At a Glance: How to Watch Worst Cooks in America Season 29
- Premiere date: Monday, July 28
- Time: 9 p.m. PT/ET
- TV air dates: Weekly on Mondays, beginning July 28
- Channel: Food Network
- Stream online: Sling, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, Philo
How to Watch Worst Cooks in America Season 29 With Cable
The 29th season of Worst Cooks in America premieres on Food Network on Monday, July 28, at 9 p.m. PT/ET. New episodes will air each Monday during the same time slot.
How to Watch Worst Cooks in America Season 29 Online Without Cable

DirecTV
Five-day free trial; packages from $34.99 per month
Food Network is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial for its streaming service. Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $34.99 per month), at directv.com.

Philo
Seven-day free trial; $28 and up per month thereafter
Watch Food Network for free with a seven-day trial to Philo, one of the most affordable cable alternatives. After the free trial, the Philo base plan is $28 per month.

Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; packages from $82.99 per month
Watch Food Network for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV, which comes bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, starting at $82.99 per month.

Sling
Packages from $23 for the first month
New subscribers to Sling’s Blue or Orange plan can stream Food Network at a discount, as the live TV streaming service is currently half off for the first month.
Worst Cooks in America Season 29: Premiere Date, Episode Release Schedule
Beginning with its July 28 Food Network premiere, new episodes of Worst Cooks in America: Talented and Terrible will air weekly on Mondays at 9 p.m. PT/ET, and can be livestreamed on TV streaming services like Sling, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV and Philo.