Food Network has announced its full slate of Halloween programming, which will premiere in September. The programming includes three fan-favorite series, two specials, and themed episodes of the network’s popular daytime series.
Returning primetime titles this year include “Halloween Baking Championship,” “Halloween Wars,” and “Outrageous Pumpkins.” Viewers can also look forward to specials “Kids Baking Championship: Scary Good” and “Road to Halloween Wars,” along with Halloween-inspired episodes of “The Kitchen” and “The Pioneer Woman.”
“Food Network’s Halloween programming is iconic because of its fantastical themes and extraordinary creations,’ said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food. “Launching Halloween in September allows us to build fan excitement early and carry that momentum through October to the end of the year.”
Halloween Baking Championship
This year’s Halloween schedule begins Monday, September 16 at 9 PM ET/PT when “Halloween Baking Championship” takes on steampunk vibes. The series returns with more creativity and competition as 10 talented bakers from across the country create awe-inspiring desserts inspired by the haunted science lab known as ‘Henson Laboratories.’ Each week, host John Henson chairs the chaos as the bakers battle it out in two heats, and for the first time, a chance at immunity is on the line. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Carla Hall, and Zac Young decide who will earn the title of Halloween Baking Champion.
Halloween Wars
On Sunday, September 22 at 9 PM ET/PT, Jonathan Bennett returns to host the new season of “Halloween Wars,” where eight teams of masterful pumpkin carvers, cake bakers, and sugar artists compete against each other to create mind-blowing monster-themed displays. Captained by former champions, each team must capture the essence of iconic and classic Halloween monsters with mouth-watering treats made to impress returning judges Shinmin Li and Aarti Sequeira. In the end, one team will be left standing and walk away with the “Halloween Wars” championship.
Before “Halloween Wars” kicks off, viewers will see how the competitors were selected in a “Road to Halloween Wars” special on Sunday, September 22 at 8 PM ET/PT.
Outrageous Pumpkins
“Outrageous Pumpkins” returns on Sunday, September 29 at 10 PM ET/PT, with host Damaris Phillips and an all-star cast of 14 of the country’s best carvers matched up in teams. These elite duos will be challenged to create over-the-top pumpkin creations, from gravity-defying structures to mechanical monsters with unbelievable special effects. The stakes have never been higher as the teams compete to take home the first-ever title of “Outrageous Pumpkins” All-Stars Champions.
Kids Baking Championship: Scary Good
“Kids Baking Championship: Scary Good special premieres on Monday, October 7 at 8 PM ET/PT. Four fan-favorite kid bakers return to celebrate the two extremes of Halloween — scary and sweet. Hosts Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown challenge the bakers to make pull-apart Halloween cupcakes with one of the hottest peppers on the planet before a shocking twist puts the baking tools and equipment on the line.
For more entertainment and inspiration, viewers can also look forward to special themed episodes of “The Kitchen” and “The Pioneer Woman” in Food Network’s weekend daytime lineup.
Fans can also check out FoodNetwork.com all season long to watch exclusive clips, browse photo galleries, meet the judges and teams from “Halloween Wars,” “Halloween Baking Championship,” “Kids Baking Championship,” and “Outrageous Pumpkins,” and find entertaining Halloween tips and expert advice from their favorite stars.
“Halloween Baking Championship” and “Kids Baking Championship” are produced by Triage Entertainment, LLC, “Halloween Wars” and “Road to Halloween Wars” are produced by Super Delicious, and “Outrageous Pumpkins” is produced by Turn Card Content, LLC for Food Network.
