Halloween Baking Championship
Comedian John Henson welcomes eight talented bakers into the Halloween Baking Kitchen to face downright spooky challenges and scarily accurate critiques from outrageously costumed judges Carla Hall, Lorraine Pascale and Zac Young. One baker will rise to claim the title of Halloween Baking Champion and a $25,000 prize.
- 2015-2026
- 12 seasons
- Food Network
- Family, Game Show, Reality
- TV-G
Comedian John Henson welcomes eight talented bakers into the Halloween Baking Kitchen to face downright spooky challenges and scarily accurate critiques from outrageously costumed judges Carla Hall, Lorraine Pascale and Zac Young. One baker will rise to claim the title of Halloween Baking Champion and a $25,000 prize.
Season 12 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2026
Episode 1
The Museum of Unnatural History
Mon, Sep 14, 2026 84 mins
John Henson has 10 bakers create nutty desserts inspired by spooky Halloween memories. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young award $1,000 to the winner. The top three advance while others make mask desserts.
Episode 2
Into the Wild
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 84 mins
John Henson challenges nine bakers to create reanimated taxidermy desserts for $1,000. Bottom six make possessed pest desserts inspired by demonic insects. One baker is eliminated.
Episode 3
Halloween Haunts
Mon, Sep 28, 2026 63 mins
John Henson challenges bakers to create Halloween hero and villain cakes inspired by a festive cruise for a chance to win a five-night Disney Cruise vacation. Bottom bakers must make magic mirror desserts revealing a haunting attribute.
Episode 4
Who's Ruining Your Ruin?
Mon, Oct 5, 2026
John Henson challenges bakers to make desserts resembling classic ruins with their haunting monsters. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young award $1,000 to the winner; one baker is eliminated.
Episode 5
Doll Trouble
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
No one's safe. John Henson pits six bakers against each other, crafting demon doll desserts—Paris-Brest, baked cheesecake, or Swiss roll. Matched by dessert type, only the winners survive.
Episode 6
Masters of the Macabre
Mon, Oct 19, 2026
In the semifinal's haunted heat, John Henson challenges bakers to craft eerie oil painting desserts inspired by chilling masterpieces—think slobbering hellhounds, a wailing banshee, and a ghostly child.
Episode 7
Ancient Rites (That Feel So Wrong)
Mon, Oct 26, 2026