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Halloween Wars

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About Halloween Wars

Halloween Wars is a reality TV series that premiered on Food Network on October 2, 2011. It has 16 seasons and 84 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 16 Episode 7 "Back from the Dead: The Final Fright", aired on October 25, 2026.

Cake decorators, sugar artists and pumpkin carving experts battle it out as they create Halloween-themed edible displays. The last team to scare off the competition will take home a $50,000 grand prize.

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Episodes

84 episodes · 16 seasons

Season 1

2011 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago

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    4. Underworld

    Finale

    Two teams create Halloween displays of the Underworld; Halloween Wars champion chosen.

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    3. Zombies vs. Vampires

    Three remaining teams begin the epic battle between Zombies and Vampires.

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    2. Scary Tales

    The four remaining teams of three compete by making edible displays inspired by twisted fairy tales.

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    1. Witches and Scary Places

    Five teams (three members each) compete by making Halloween displays inspired by a witch and by a scary haunted house.

Season 2

2012 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago

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    4. Zombie Wedding

    Finale
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    3. Science Gone Wrong

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    2. Battle of the Vampire Killer

    The theme is vampires.

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    1. Evil Clown

    In the first of four battles, five teams made up of a pumpkin carving expert, cake artist, and candy craftsman must combine their arts to create the most terrifying clown imaginable. At the end of the battle, one team will be eliminated.

Season 3

2013 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago

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    4. Nightmares

    Finale

    It all comes down to two teams and a $50,000 prize when the contestants are told to capture a nightmare for their last display.

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    3. Swamp Creatures Attack

    The three remaining teams create a display of swamp creatures on the rampage.

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    2. Twisted Nursery Rhymes

    The four remaining teams make a twisted version of a classic fairy tale.

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    1. Zombie Prom

    Five teams go head to head in the first of four battles. To start off, they must create displays depicting a scene from a zombie prom.

Season 4

2014 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago

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    4. Haunted Carnival

    Finale

    Season 4 comes to a close as the final two teams compete to create terrifying Halloween-themed displays that capture the twisted, demonic world of a haunted carnival.

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    3. Mummies vs. Werewolves

    The three remaining teams must depict an epic battle between mummies and werewolves, in a challenge featuring guest judge Francia Raisa.

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    2. Don't Go Into the Forest

    The four remaining teams are given the challenge of creating a foreboding forest. Film producer Adi Shankar is the guest judge.

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    1. The Haunted Farm

    Season 4 begins when five teams are presented with the challenge of creating a terrifying haunted farm.

Season 5

2015 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago

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    4. Undead Dinner Party

    Finale

    Season 5 ends with the final two teams creating terrifying displays with an undead dinner party theme. Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira) joins the judging panel to help determine the winner of the $50,000 grand prize.

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    3. Grave Robber

    Grave robbery is depicted in Halloween displays, created by the three remaining teams. Actress Bex Taylor-Klaus helps judge the competition.

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    2. Hybrid Horror

    Four teams remain for the challenge of creating a mutated and terrifying hybrid horror.

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    1. Infestation

    Season 5 begins with five teams (made up of an expert pumpkin carver, cake decorator, and sugar artist) creating Halloween-themed displays that capture a terrifying infestation.

Season 6

2016 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago

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    5. Demonic Wedding

    Finale

    It's the horrifying finale of Halloween Wars! After taking down the competition one by one, the final two teams made up of a pumpkin carving expert, cake artist and sugar artist go to battle one last time. The team that can best capture the scariest and most demonic wedding ever imagined will be crowned Halloween Wars champion and win $50,000. Bitsie Tulloch, actress from the hit series Grimm, joins as special guest judge.

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    4. Mausoleum Mayhem

    The final three teams of expert pumpkin carvers, cake decorators and sugar artists go to battle to create mind-blowing displays that capture the horror that unfolds inside of a crypt after dark. Three teams start this battle, but only two will earn their way into the Halloween Wars finale. Greg Plotkin, director of Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, joins the judging panel.

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    3. Two Faced

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    2. Haunted Motel

    Five remaining teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, cake decorator and sugar artist go to battle to create delicious Halloween displays that capture the scariest haunted roadside motel ever seen. At the end of the battle, one team will be eliminated with help from special guest judge Sid Haig, actor and horror icon who has appeared in several hits, including Halloween and The Devil's Rejects.

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    1. Witches vs. Warlocks

    Six teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, cake decorator and sugar artist go to battle to create mind-blowing Halloween-themed displays that capture an epic and terrifying clash between witches and warlocks. At the end of this battle, one team will be eliminated with help from special guest judge Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.

Season 7

2017 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago

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    5. Beware

    Finale

    It's the spine-tingling finale of Halloween Wars; the final two teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar artist have slaughtered their competition and must face off in one last epic showdown.

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    4. Zombie Cooking Show

    The final three teams create Halloween-themed displays that imagine what happens when a horrifying undead ghoul hosts their own zombie cooking show.

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    3. Monster Party

    Four remaining teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar artist go into battle to create Halloween-themed displays that capture what happens when all of the most macabre monsters throw their own ghastly Halloween party.

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    2. Secret Creature Reveal

    Five remaining teams create Halloween-themed displays that show the horrific, hideous monsters that disguise themselves with normal, human faces.

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    1. The Hitchhiker's Worst Nightmare

    Six teams create Halloween-themed displays that depict what happens when hitchhikers find themselves driving towards disaster after accepting a ride from a terrifying stranger.

Season 8

2018 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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    5. Outbreak!

    Finale

    It's the spine-tingling finale of Halloween Wars! The final two teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master have slaughtered their competition, and now they're facing off in one last epic showdown. The team that can best illustrate a terrifying worldwide outbreak and the race for an antidote will be crowned Halloween Wars champions and win $50,000! LeeAnna Vamp, actress, model and horror culture icon, serves as guest judge.

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    4. Halloween Time Travel

    The remaining three teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master pull out all the stops to create stunning and scrumptious Halloween-themed displays that bend time and space to show their vision of Halloween time travel. Actor Gaten Matarazzo of Stranger Things serves as special guest judge.

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    3. Witch Gets a New Ride

    Four remaining teams consisting of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master put their skills to the test to create astonishing and delectable Halloween-themed displays that show what happens when a witch trades in her tired old broom for a brand new ride. Writer, director and producer Mick Garris of the iconic film Hocus Pocus joins the judges.

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    2. Clowns vs. Zombies

    Five remaining teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master go into battle to create amazing and tasty Halloween-themed displays that depict an epic face-off between clowns and zombies. The special guest judge is John Kassir, the actor behind the unforgettable voice of the Crypt Keeper on the TV series Tales from the Crypt.

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    1. The Boogeyman's Nightmare

    Six teams, each consisting of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master, dive into the first battle of the season; they have to create displays that depict a monstrous creature so scary that it's the Boogeyman's greatest nightmare.

Season 9

2019 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago

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    5. Scary Tales II

    Finale

    In the spine-tingling finale of Halloween Wars, the final two teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master have slaughtered the competition and are ready to face off in an epic showdown with actor Caleb McLaughlin from Stranger Things as guest judge.

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    4. Other Holiday Mascots Go Trick-or-Treating

    The three teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master create stunning and scrumptious Halloween-themed displays that show how well-known holiday mascots like Santa and the Easter Bunny go trick-or-treating. Actor Jackson Rathbone from the Twilight saga movies serves as guest judge.

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    3. The Swarm

    Four teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master go into battle to imagine their most terrifyingly tasty displays yet: an attack by a swarm. The special guest judge is horror-comedy actress Harley Quinn Smith from the films Tusk! and Yoga Hosers.

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    2. Zombie Dating Show

    Five teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master create amazing and tasty Halloween-themed displays that mix fear and romance in a depiction of a zombie dating show. The special guest judge is Fear the Walking Dead's Colman Domingo.

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    1. Trapped in a Nightmare

    Six teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master create mind-blowing and yummy Halloween-themed displays that depict the horror of being trapped in a nightmare and unable to wake up. Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, serves as guest judge.

Season 10

2020 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

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    5. Look Out!

    Finale

    Jonathan Bennett welcomes the two remaining teams of pumpkin carver, cake artist and sugar master to the spine-tingling final challenge. The team that can best capture all the terror and fun of the ultimate horror movie "jump scare" moment and impress judges Shinmin Li, Todd Tucker and actress Marisol Nichols will be crowned Halloween Wars Champion and win $50,000!

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    4. Trapped with a Monster

    Jonathan Bennett challenges the final three teams -- an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master -- to create stunning and scrumptious Halloween-themed displays showing the claustrophobic terror of being trapped with a monster. Actress Jocelin Donahue joins judges Shinmin Li and Todd Tucker to choose the two teams for the final.

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    3. Monster Support Group

    Jonathan Bennett challenges the four remaining teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master to create astonishing and delectable Halloween-themed displays showing that even the scariest monsters need friends, too. Judges Shinmin Li and Todd Tucker are joined by actress Katie Sarife to pick the winning team.

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    2. Blind Date From Hell

    Jonathan Bennett challenges the five remaining teams -- an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master -- to show that there's nothing scarier than dating as they create their scariest vision of a blind date. Actor Guillermo Diaz joins judges Shinmin Li and Todd Tucker to pick the winning team.

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    1. Haunted Highway

    Six teams consisting of a cake artist, a sugar master and an expert pumpkin carver are challenged to make spooky displays of Halloween monsters on a road trip. Host Jonathan Bennett shares a look at the competitors' road to Halloween Wars, and judges Shinmin Li and Todd Tucker are joined by actor Jeremy Ray Taylor to choose the winner.

Season 11

2021 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

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    7. Dueling Monsters

    Finale

    It's the spine-tingling finale of Halloween Wars! The final two teams go head-to-head for the $25,000 prize as they craft cakes that show what happens when two monsters square off in a duel. Zak Bagans shares his paranormal expertise, and judges Eddie Jackson, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira choose the winner.

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    6. A Vampire's Vanity

    Inspired by a haunted mirror that Zak Bagans acquired from an actor famous for playing Count Dracula, the three remaining teams are challenged to depict in cake form what hobbies a night-stalking vampire might have picked up after hundreds of years of immortality. Judges Eddie Jackson, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide which two teams make it to the finale.

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    5. Don't Go In The Basement!

    There's a mysterious noise in the basement, and everyone is too afraid to peek ... until now! Zak Bagans challenges the four remaining teams to imagine what lurks in the dark corners of the basement and bring their visions to life in creepy cakes. Judges Eddie Jackson, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira choose the winner and eliminate one team from the competition.

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    4. Spine-Chilling Circus

    Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans taunts the five remaining teams with one of the creepiest exhibits at his museum: the Circus Room. For this challenge, the cake and sugar artists must show the true terror of the traveling circus to impress judges Eddie Jackson, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira.

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    3. Frightening Folklore

    Nightmares come to life as six teams sculpt astonishing cakes based on legendary stories of ghosts and ghouls from around the world. Inspired by Zak Bagans' Dybbuk Box, considered one of the most-haunted items in the world, the cake and sugar artists face their toughest test yet. Judges Eddie Jackson, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira choose the winning creation and send one team home.

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    2. Addams Family Dream Vacation

    The beloved Addams family enjoys a dream vacation with the scariest monsters in the world! Four teams compete to impress judges Eddie Jackson, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira with their creepy and kooky cakes inspired by the new animated film.

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    1. Possessed Toys

    Inspired by a possessed doll at Zak Bagans' The Haunted Museum, four teams of cake and sugar artists create spooky and delicious cakes to impress judges Eddie Jackson, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira.

Season 12

2022 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

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    8. Dressed To Kill

    Finale

    The final two teams face off in an epic, spine-tingling showdown as Zak Bagans takes them to Paris, the City of Lights, and the dark and haunted catacombs that sit under the streets. Host Eddie Jackson, along with fellow judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira, crown a winner to claim the title of Halloween Wars champions and take the trip of a lifetime to one of the most haunted cities in the world!

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    7. Killer Waves

    Three teams battle it out in the rough waters of the semifinals as Zak Bagans asks them to dive into their deepest fears, inspired by the dark and haunted sea that surrounds Cape Disappointment in Washington. Host Eddie Jackson joins Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira in determining which teams will compete in the finals for a chance to be named Halloween Wars champs.

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    6. Boos And Booze

    The four remaining teams face another spine-chilling assignment from Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans. This time, they must conjure up a ghostly rave party for host Eddie Jackson and judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira inspired by the haunted Shanghai Tunnels that lie beneath the bustling streets of Portland, Oregon.

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    5. All Dolled Up

    This time, it's personal as Zak Bagans introduces the five remaining teams to The Island of the Dolls in Mexico City -- one of his most frightening encounters. The competitors tackle another chilling challenge, hoping to wow host Eddie Jackson along with judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira.

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    4. A Coven Of Confections

    Six teams face off for the first time in the main competition, hoping to impress host Eddie Jackson and judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira. If that's not scary enough, Zak Bagans introduces the teams to the haunted city of Salem, Massachusetts, and a coven of witches looking for revenge.

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    3. Escape From Alcatraz

    Three teams go to battle in the last qualifying round as Zak Bagans asks the teams to imagine a monster prison escape inspired by one of the most haunted places on Earth -- Alcatraz. Host Eddie Jackson helps judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide which teams will escape to the next round.

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    2. Monsters Of London

    In the second qualifying round, Zak Bagans shares the haunted Hellfire Caves in London -- and the monsters that haunt them. The three teams create amazing and tasty Halloween-themed displays, and host Eddie Jackson along with judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira send two more teams to the next round.

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    1. That Voodoo That You Do

    Three teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar master compete in the first of three qualifying rounds. Zak Bagans introduces them to the famously haunted city of New Orleans and asks them to cast a sweet spell with the voodoo queen, Marie Laveau. Host Eddie Jackson and fellow judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide which team gets sent home.

Season 13

2023 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

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    8. Don't Go in the Attic!

    Host Jonathan Bennett challenges the final two teams of pumpkin carvers, cake decorators and sugar artists to imagine what creepy creatures are lurking in the darkest corners of a haunted attic. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira crown one team the Halloween Wars Champions and award them the $25,000 prize.

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    7. A Vampire's Worst Nightmare

    Host Jonathan Bennett gets a little wicked with his flavors as the three teams of semi-finalists struggle to incorporate garlic into their tasting element while creating a vampire vs. Halloween heavyweight display. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeria announce whose pungent piece is worthy of a spot in the finale.

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    6. Zombie Dance Party!

    With just four teams left, host Jonathan Bennett invites them to a killer dance party where ravenous zombies have brain-inspired treats on the menu! Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide which three teams move into the semi-finals and which team's chances are dead on arrival.

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    5. Modern Monster Makeover

    The five remaining teams face their hardest flavor challenge yet as host Jonathan Bennett asks them to make over a classic Hollywood monster. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira evaluate their devious designs before sending one team home screaming.

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    4. Killer Clowns!

    Host Jonathan Bennett tasks the six remaining teams of pumpkin carvers, cake decorators and sugar artists with creating a killer display featuring a clown terrorizing an innocent victim at the scariest carnival ever seen! Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeria have the last laugh as they chose the creepiest clown.

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    3. Monster Mashup

    In the final qualifying round, host Jonathan Bennett has three teams choose two of the scariest monsters imaginable and meld them into one maniacal monster mashup! Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeria decide which team's frightening journey will come to an end.

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    2. Good vs. Evil

    In the second qualifying round, host Jonathan Bennett asks three new teams to conjure up displays inspired by the classic film, The Exorcist. Then, the teams showcase the ultimate battle between good vs. evil in hopes that judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeria choose the right side.

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    1. Terrifying Nursery Rhymes

    In the first of three qualifying rounds, host Jonathan Bennett challenges teams of pumpkin carvers, cake decorators and sugar artists to create spooky displays based on the terrifying inspirations behind beloved fairy tales. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeria decide which two teams advance to the next round and which team's fairy tale comes to an end.

Season 14

2024 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago

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    7. Haunted Hotel on Halloween Night

    For their final challenge, the last two teams standing create their largest displays yet: the spookiest hotels on Earth! It's up to Jonathan Bennett, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira to decide who will be checking out with the Halloween Wars championship title and the $25,000 grand prize!

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    6. Mother Nature Bites Back

    Host Jonathan Bennett challenges the semi-finalists to imagine what would happen when nature fights back against humans. With the sugar artist in the hot seat, each display must have an element of the attacking nature made entirely out of sugar! Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira determine which two survivors have what it takes to battle it out for the title of Halloween Wars champion and $25,000!

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    5. Love Sucks

    Host Jonathan Bennett asks the remaining teams to reveal what it looks like when a vampire goes on a date, along with everything that could go wrong. The teams must highlight their cake artist's skill by incorporating a tasting element into the main character before judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide who won't be getting a second date.

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    4. Monster Trick-or-Treat

    Host Jonathan Bennett challenges the teams of cake, pumpkin and sugar artists to design a scene showing the chaos that ensues when the monsters go trick-or-treating, and each teams must highlight one member's skill in their display. First up, pumpkin! In the end, judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira send one team home with an empty candy bag.

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    3. What Nightmares Are Made Of

    With qualifying rounds now completed, six remaining teams of amazingly talented cake, pumpkin and sugar artists face off against one another for the first time! Host Jonathan Bennett tasks the teams with creating a scene showing what it would look like if a nightmare came to life, and judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide which teams will continue living the dream.

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    2. As the Monster Turns

    Four new teams face off in the second qualifying round, where host Jonathan Bennett challenges them to depict the moment a person transitions into a horrifying Halloween monster. Then, judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira move three more teams through, and one team is left in the dust.

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    1. Classic Halloween Horrors

    Host Jonathan Bennett welcomes four teams to the first of two qualifying rounds, where each team of talented cake, sugar and pumpkin artists must create a scene depicting a monster from a specific historical period. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide which three teams move onto the main round of competition and which team is history.

Season 15

2025 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

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    6. Spellbound

    For their final challenge, the last two teams standing must create a scene that shows a modern-day spell being cast and includes one special effect plus three complete characters. Then, it's up to Jonathan Bennett, Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira to make their toughest decision yet: who will be crowned Halloween Wars champion and take home the grand prize of $25,000?

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    5. The Boogeyman's Lair

    Host Jonathan Bennett asks the three remaining teams to imagine what the boogeyman's evil lair would look like. This week, the cake artist is in the hot seat as their entire victim must be made of cake. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira determine which two teams head to the finale, where they will battle it out for the title of Halloween Wars champion and $25,000!

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    4. Halloween Word Games

    Host Jonathan Bennett challenges the four remaining teams to create a scene based on three random words -- a noun, an adverb and a monster. This week, the pumpkin artists are in the spotlight as their monster must be completely made of pumpkin. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira determine which three teams move forward and which team is sent home.

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    3. The Scary Square-Off

    The five remaining teams of amazingly talented cake, pumpkin and sugar artists face off for the first time! Host Jonathan Bennett tasks the teams with creating a scene of two of Halloween's biggest monsters competing against each other in various sports. Plus, the teams must highlight one team member's skill in their display -- first up, sugar artists! Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira evaluate the designs and ultimately, one team is eliminated.

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    2. G.S.I.: Ghost Scene Investigators

    Three new teams face off as host Jonathan Bennett challenges them to create their own crime scene. Given a case file that indicates the who and the where, the teams must imagine the what and the why. Plus, in tribute to all the crime solvers out there, the teams make tasting elements that include coffee and doughnuts. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira move two more teams through, and one team is eliminated.

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    1. Scare School

    Host Jonathan Bennett welcomes the first four teams of talented cake, sugar and pumpkin artists and challenges them to create a scene depicting their favorite monsters when they were in school. To up the stakes, teams must have at least two characters on their board and use a classic school snack in their tasting element. Judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira decide which three teams move on and which team is eliminated.

Season 16

2026 · 7 episodes · Last episode: 2 weeks ago

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    7. Back from the Dead: The Final Fright

    In the finale, host Jonathan Bennett challenges the teams to create killer carnival showpieces, interactive games, and elevated treats that bring a nightmare carnival to life.

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    6. Back from the Dead: Final Four

    As the race to the finale heats up, host Jonathan Bennett challenges the final four teams to create terrifying toys that turn against their owners and elevated treats inspired by childhood favorites.

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    5. Back from the Dead: Nightmare Pet Shop

    Monstrous pets take over as host Jonathan Bennett challenges the teams to create haunted pet shop showpieces and pumpkin-infused desserts.

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    4. Back from the Dead: Storybook Nightmares

    Twisted bedtime stories come to life as host Jonathan Bennett asks the five remaining teams to create terrifying moving showpieces inspired by classic tales.

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    3. Back from the Dead: Misfit Monsters

    Host Jonathan Bennett asks the teams to go head-to-head with terrifying trolls, demons and ghouls.

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    2. Back from the Dead: Things That Go Buzz in the Night

    Host Jonathan Bennett challenges the teams to create terrifying insect-infested showpieces and daring buzz-worthy desserts inspired by coffee, tea, and spirits.

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    1. Back from the Dead: Halloween All Stars

    Host Jonathan Bennett welcomes eight returning all-star teams of pumpkin carvers, cake artists and sugar masters to battle in head-to-head challenges.

Cast & crew

  • Jaime King

    Jaime King

    Self - Guest Judge

  • R.L. Stine

    R.L. Stine

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Rob Zombie

    Rob Zombie

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Scout Taylor-Compton

    Scout Taylor-Compton

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Shawnee Smith

    Shawnee Smith

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Rutina Wesley

    Rutina Wesley

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Chaske Spencer

    Chaske Spencer

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Sara Canning

    Sara Canning

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Danielle Harris

    Danielle Harris

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Tony Todd

    Tony Todd

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Charlaine Harris

    Charlaine Harris

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Derek Mears

    Derek Mears

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Naomi Grossman

    Naomi Grossman

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Adi Shankar

    Adi Shankar

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Francia Raísa

    Francia Raísa

    Self - Guest Judge

  • Lew Temple

    Lew Temple

    Self - Guest Judge

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The most recent episode of Halloween Wars, Season 16 Episode 7 "Back from the Dead: The Final Fright", aired on October 25, 2026.

How many seasons of Halloween Wars are there?

Halloween Wars has 16 seasons with 84 episodes in total.

When did Halloween Wars first air?

Halloween Wars first aired on Food Network on October 2, 2011.

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