Donut Showdown
Each episode is a two round, single elimination per round donut competition between three teams, each consisting of a professional donuteer and an assistant of his/her choice, leaving one team standing at the end as the Donut Showdown champion and the winner of $10,000. Round one is the mystery ingredient round. In season one, each donuteer, after drawing lots to determine order, chooses three ingredients from a table of twelve, those three ingredients which must be used to make two dozen donuts. In season two, all are assigned the same one mystery ingredient. In round two, each team must make two dozen each of three different types of donuts on a theme presented to them. In season two, they are additionally provided yet another mystery ingredient, the same for each team, that must be incorporated into one type of donut. Beyond the minimum requirements of the number of donuts presented within the time allotment, the three member panel of judges evaluates the donuts on taste, presentation, originality and where applicable use of the mystery ingredient(s) and adherence to the theme.
- 2013-2015
- 2 seasons
- Reality
Each episode is a two round, single elimination per round donut competition between three teams, each consisting of a professional donuteer and an assistant of his/her choice, leaving one team standing at the end as the Donut Showdown champion and the winner of $10,000. Round one is the mystery ingredient round. In season one, each donuteer, after drawing lots to determine order, chooses three ingredients from a table of twelve, those three ingredients which must be used to make two dozen donuts. In season two, all are assigned the same one mystery ingredient. In round two, each team must make two dozen each of three different types of donuts on a theme presented to them. In season two, they are additionally provided yet another mystery ingredient, the same for each team, that must be incorporated into one type of donut. Beyond the minimum requirements of the number of donuts presented within the time allotment, the three member panel of judges evaluates the donuts on taste, presentation, originality and where applicable use of the mystery ingredient(s) and adherence to the theme.
Season 2 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2014 - 2015
Episode 1
Vegas
Fri, Jul 11, 2014 21 mins
A competition to make donuts using jellybeans as the mystery ingredient.
Episode 2
Zombies
Fri, Jul 18, 2014 20 mins
Two chefs compete for a $10,000 prize for the best zombie-themed donuts.
Episode 3
Chinatown
Fri, Jul 25, 2014 20 mins
BBQ ribs are the mystery ingredient in this showdown.
Episode 4
New York City
Fri, Aug 1, 2014 20 mins
Making donuts using pizza toppings.
Episode 5
1950s
Fri, Aug 8, 2014 20 mins
1950s style donuts with lime gelatin.
Episode 6
Outer Space
Fri, Aug 22, 2014 20 mins
Making donuts using Salt and Vinegar potato chips.
Episode 7
Underwater
Fri, Aug 29, 2014 20 mins
Making donuts using Strawberry Milk as the mystery ingredient.
Episode 8
Hollywood
Fri, Sep 5, 2014 20 mins
Pastry chefs make donuts using Cheese Puffs as the mystery ingredient.
Episode 9
Royalty
Fri, Sep 12, 2014 20 mins
Making donuts with chocolate-covered peppermint patties as the secret ingredient.
Episode 10
Shipwrecked
Fri, Sep 19, 2014 20 mins
Competing to make the best donut, using candy apples as the mystery ingredient.
Episode 11
Mardi Gras
Fri, Oct 3, 2014 20 mins
A singing rabbi from Alberta, a lawyer from Idaho and a college grad from Nashville are given trail mix for their mystery ingredient; the last two standing compete in a showdown with a Mardi Gras theme.
Episode 12
Jungle
Fri, Oct 10, 2014 20 mins
Fried chicken is the mystery ingredient in this donut showdown.
Episode 13
Circus
Fri, Oct 17, 2014 20 mins
Pink peppercorns are unveiled as the mystery ingredient when a culinary arts teacher, a former daycare owner and a third-generation donut-maker from Cincinnati compete in the elimination round. Later, a circus theme determines the winner.
Episode 14
Fiesta
Fri, Oct 24, 2014 20 mins
A bread expert, an ex-architect, and a molecular gastronomist compete to make the best donut, using licorice as the mystery ingredient.
Episode 15
Masquerade Ball
Thu, Oct 30, 2014 20 mins
A donut competition using wasabi as the secret ingredient.
Episode 16
Paris
Thu, Nov 6, 2014 20 mins
Chefs compete to make donuts using peanut butter as the mystery ingredient.
Episode 17
Bejeweled
Thu, Nov 13, 2014 20 mins
Donuts with bran and raisin cereal as the mystery ingredient in the elimination round; final two contestants compete in bejeweled-themed donut showdown.
Episode 18
Luau
Thu, Nov 20, 2014 20 mins
Donuts are made, using Root Beer as the main ingredient in the elimination round; the final two contestants compete in a luau-themed final showdown.
Episode 19
Ancient Greece
Thu, Nov 27, 2014 20 mins
A DJ from Florida, a vegan baker from Ontario and a vocalist from Massachusetts take part in a speedy elimination round, with grape-flavor drink powder as the mystery ingredient.
Episode 20
Picnic
Thu, Dec 4, 2014 20 mins
The competitors include an ex-private investigator from Tampa, a brioche specialist from Chicago and a farm-born pastry chef from Toronto. Their 1st challenge is to use bourbon; later, last 2 foes face off in a picnic-theme showdown.
Episode 21
Football
Thu, Dec 11, 2014 20 mins
Making donuts using fruit leather as the main ingredient.
Episode 22
Wild West
20 mins
Episode 23
Great Outdoors
20 mins
Episode 24
Pajama Party
Fri, Jan 16, 2015 20 mins
Donut-making competition using Balsamic vinegar as the mystery ingredient.
Episode 25
Italian Feast
Thu, Jan 22, 2015 20 mins
An Italian feast inspires the donut-makers, who include an ex-law enforcement officer from New Haven, Conn., a pastry chef from Toronto, and a nose-to-tail food stand owner from Ithaca, New York.
Episode 26
Dynamic Duos
Thu, Jan 29, 2015 20 mins
Donut-making competition, using canned ham as the secret ingredient.