#1 | 09/17/2023Terrifying 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.
#2 | 09/17/2023Good 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.
#3 | 09/24/2023Monster 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.
#4 | 10/01/2023Killer 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.
#5 | 10/08/2023Modern 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.
#6 | 10/15/2023Zombie 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.
#7 | 10/22/2023A 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.
#8 | 10/29/2023Don'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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