List of Halloween Wars episodes
Halloween Wars is an American reality competition series that premiered on October 2, 2011 on cable television network Food Network. The show has several teams of three (a cake sculptor, a sugar artist, and a pumpkin carver) that compete to create a Halloween themed display. The last trio standing is awarded $50,000[1] For season 13, the winning team is awarded $25,000.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | First Aired | Last Aired | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | October 2, 2011 | October 23, 2011 | |
| 2 | 4 | October 7, 2012 | October 28, 2012 | |
| 3 | 4 | October 6, 2013 | October 27, 2013 | |
| 4 | 4 | October 5, 2014 | October 26, 2014 | |
| 5 | 4 | October 4, 2015 | October 25, 2015 | |
| 6 | 5 | October 2, 2016 | October 30, 2016 | |
| 7 | 5 | October 1, 2017 | October 29, 2017 | |
| 8 | 5 | September 30, 2018 | October 28, 2018 | |
| 9 | 5 | September 29, 2019 | October 27, 2019 | |
| 10 | 5 | September 13, 2020 | October 11, 2020 | |
| Special | 3 | October 2, 2017 | October 16, 2017 | |
Season 1 (2011)
Teams
Team Tarantula - Susan Notter (sugar), Andrea Carusetta (cake), Michael Natiello (pumpkin)
Bling Bats - Karen Portaleo (cake), Julie Bashore (sugar), Shawn Feeney (pumpkin)
Team Boo! - Ray Villafane (pumpkin), Andrea Reed (cake), Jansen Chan (sugar)
Skulls of the Abyss - Cory Hansen (cake), Chris Maniac (pumpkin), Louise Chien (sugar)
Something Wicked - Pam Leno (pumpkin), Ruby Carlsruh (sugar), Becky Rink (cake)
Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
1 |
Witches & Scary Places |
October 2, 2011 |
Shinmin Li |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a witch. The winners were Bling Bats.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a haunted location and incorporate edible spiders. The winners were Team Boo! Eliminated Team: Team Tarantula | ||||
1 |
2 |
Scary Tales |
October 9, 2011 |
Shinmin Li
Miles Teves |
| Small Scare Challenge: Each team got a stuffed animal (teddy bear, kitty, duck, & rabbit) and had to create its monstrous counterpart. The winners were Bling Bats.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a creepy version of a classic fairy tale and incorporate a tasty treat for some visiting trick-or-treaters. The winners were Bling Bats. Eliminated Team: Something Wicked Special Note: Sugar artist Julie Bashore from Team Bling Bats quit her team following an argument in the first episode. She was replaced by Susan Notter[2] from previously eliminated Team Tarantula. | ||||
1 |
3 |
Zombies vs. Vampires |
October 16, 2011 |
Shinmin Li
Miles Teves |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create an edible skull in honor of Dia de los Muertos. The winners were Bling Bats. (Instead of an extra assistant, they got first pick of the pumpkin patch.)
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting zombies versus vampires and incorporate gooey, edible ooze. The winners were Bling Bats. Eliminated Team: Skulls of the Abyss Special Note: Cake artist Andrea Reed from Team Boo! quit her team due to the pressure she suffered in the second episode. She was replaced by Becky Rink from previously eliminated Team Something Wicked. | ||||
1 |
4 |
Underworld |
October 23, 2011 |
Shinmin Li
Miles Teves |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a ghost. The winners were Team Boo!
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create an interpretation of the underworld and incorporate a spicy treat. The winner of the $50,000 was Team Bling Bats. Eliminated Team: Team Boo! | ||||
Season 2 (2012)
Teams
No Guts No Gory - Gonzuela Bastarache (cake), Doug Goodreau (pumpkin), Dana Herbert (sugar)
Dead Men Walking - Marc Maniac (pumpkin), Richard Ruskell (sugar), Vinny Garcia (cake)
Paranormal - Ruby Carlsruh1 (sugar), Ray Brown (pumpkin), Leigh Henderson (cake)
Morbid Mayhem - Andy Bergholtz (pumpkin), Peggy Tucker (sugar), Barbara Garrard (cake)
Screamish - Charity George (cake), Dean Murray (pumpkin), Darci Rochau (sugar)
Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2[3] |
1 |
Evil Clowns |
October 7, 2012 |
Shinmin Li |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create either a ghoul or a goblin. The winners were Dead Men Walking.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a creepy clown display and incorporate a circus peanut based sweet. The winners were Dead Men Walking. Eliminated Team: No Guts No Gory | ||||
2 |
2 |
Battle of the Vampire Killer |
October 14, 2012 |
Shinmin Li
Tom Savini |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a personal interpretation of the Grim Reaper. The winners were Paranormal.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene with a vampire verses a vampire killer and incorporate a bloody candy treat. The winners were Dead Men Walking. Eliminated Team: Screamish | ||||
2 |
3 |
Science Gone Wrong |
October 21, 2012 |
Shinmin Li
Tom Savini |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create something scary that could be lurking behind a door. The winners were Morbid Mayhem.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a monster caused by science gone wrong and incorporate a crazy candy fit for a mad scientist. The winners were Morbid Mayhem. Eliminated Team: Paranormal | ||||
2 |
4 |
Zombie Wedding |
October 28, 2012 |
Shinmin Li
Tom Savini |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a representation of claustrophobia/being trapped. The winners were Morbid Mayhem.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a zombie wedding and incorporate an oozy, edible wedding favor. The winner of the $50,000 was Team Dead Men Walking. Eliminated Team: Morbid Mayhem | ||||
Season 3 (2013)
Teams
Twisted Trio - Veronique de Groot (cake), Robert Childers (pumpkin), Heather Hurlbert (sugar)
Black Magic - Jeff Ontiveros (sugar), Sarah Ono Jones[4] (cake), Gabriel Viñas (pumpkin)
Skeleton Crew - Jon Neill (pumpkin), Mark Lie (cake), Santosh Tiptur (sugar)
Psychotic Misfits - Brian Stevens (cake), Dave Smith (pumpkin), Teresa Shurilla (sugar)
Crypt Creepers - Sue Beatrice (pumpkin), Robert Lombardi (sugar), Benny Rivera (cake)
Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3 |
1 |
Zombie Prom |
October 6, 2013 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a glow-in-the-dark Devil. The winners were Black Magic.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene where zombies invade a prom and incorporate a confection that would appeal to the undead.[5] The winners were Crypt Creepers. Eliminated Team: Twisted Trio | ||||
3 |
2 |
Twisted Nursery Rhymes |
October 13, 2013 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create an Ancient Greek mythological monster. The winners were Black Magic.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene from a classic nursery rhyme with a gruesome twist and incorporate a children's treat with a surprise flavor. The winners were Skeleton Crew. Eliminated Team: Crypt Creepers | ||||
3 |
3 |
Swamp Creatures Attack |
October 20, 2013 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a technological device revolting against its owner. The winners were Psychotic Misfits.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create what lurks underneath the surface of a swamp and incorporate a gooey, swamp-like treat. The winners were Psychotic Misfits. Eliminated Team: Skeleton Crew | ||||
3 |
4 |
Nightmares |
October 27, 2013 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a possessed pet. The winners were Black Magic.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create something inspired by a personal nightmare and incorporate a horrifying, sweet treat. The winner of the $50,000 was Team Black Magic. Eliminated Team: Psychotic Misfits | ||||
Season 4 (2014)
Teams
Corpse Crushers - Jon Neill1 (pumpkin), Kyle Miller[6] (cake), Briea Nathan (sugar)
Dead Reckoning - Jonathan Barwood (pumpkin), Mary Moy (sugar), Leigh Henderson2 (cake)
Sweet Nightmares - Robert Lombardi3 (sugar), Gonzuela Bastarache4 (cake), Cassie Wollen (pumpkin)
Malicious Intent - Teresa Shurilla5 (sugar), Danny Lane (cake), Ray Brown2 (pumpkin)
Spooktacular - Benny Rivera3 (cake), Rebecca Millican (sugar), Danny Kissel (pumpkin)
^Note 2 : Leigh Henderson (Team Dead Reckoning) and Ray Brown (Team Malicious Intent) worked together in season 2 (Team Paranormal) but lost in the 3rd episode.
^Note 3 : Robert Lombardi (Team Sweet Nightmares) and Benny Rivera (Team Spooktacular) worked together in season 3 (Team Crypt Creepers) but lost in the 2nd episode.
^Note 4 : Gonzuela Bastarache (Team Sweet Nightmares) was in season 2 (Team No Guts No Gory) but lost in the 1st episode.
^Note 5 : Teresa Shurilla (Team Malicious Intent) was in season 3 (Team Psychotic Misfits) but lost in the final episode.Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
4 |
1 |
The Haunted Farm |
October 5, 2014[7] |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a hungry troll. The winners were Dead Reckoning.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a haunted farm scene and incorporate a jam-filled sweet that looks like a bug. The winners were Corpse Crushers. Eliminated Team: Malicious Intent | ||||
4 |
2 |
Don't Go Into the Forest |
October 12, 2014 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a zombie child's doll. The winners were Sweet Nightmares.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a creepy forest scene and incorporate a seemingly innocent treat. The winners were Dead Reckoning. Eliminated Team: Spooktacular Special Note: Pumpkin carver Cassie Wollen from Team Sweet Nightmares left the competition for personal reasons. She was replaced by Ray Brown from previously eliminated Team Malicious Intent. | ||||
4 |
3 |
Mummies vs. Werewolves |
October 19, 2014 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create an evil, possessed toy. The winners were Corpse Crushers.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a battle scene depicting mummies versus werewolves and incorporate a unique take on the classic moon pie dessert. The winners were Corpse Crushers. Eliminated Team: Dead Reckoning | ||||
4 |
4 |
Haunted Carnival |
October 26, 2014 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create an interpretation of a snake pit. The winners were Sweet Nightmares.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a haunted carnival and incorporate a sweet treat on a stick. The winner of the $50,000 was Team Corpse Crushers. Eliminated Team: Sweet Nightmares | ||||
Season 5 (2015)
Teams
Scream Team - Adam Bierton (pumpkin), Robert Teddy (cake), Darci Rochau1 (sugar)
Gore Mayhem - Heidi Trelstad (cake), Rocio Varela (sugar), Dean Murray1 (pumpkin)
Morbid Morticians - Rebecca Wortman (sugar), Renay Zamora (cake), Doug Goodreau3 (pumpkin)
2 Ghouls and a Guy - Diane Fehder (cake), Jeff Munchell (sugar), Bridget McCarty (pumpkin)
Spell Binders - Joseph Yakovetic (pumpkin), Charity George2 (sugar), Kristen Lovulla (cake)
^Note 2 : Charity George (Team Spell Binders) was also in season 2 (Team Screamish) but she competed as a cake artist and switched to sugar work this season.
^Note 3 : Doug Goodreau (Team Morbid Morticians) was in season 2 (Team No Guts No Gory) but lost in the 1st episode.Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5[8] |
1 |
Infestation |
October 4, 2015 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: The teams had to make a representation of one of the seven deadly sins. (Sins chosen: Gluttony, Lust, Gluttony, Pride, & Wrath.) The winners were Scream Team.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting a creepy infestation and incorporate a treat with a surprising texture. The winners were Morbid Morticians. Eliminated Team: 2 Ghouls and a Guy | ||||
5 |
2 |
Hybrid Horror |
October 11, 2015 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney Benjamin Papac |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a horror scenario involving a mirror. The winners were Gore Mayhem.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a hybrid creature that is half man, half monster and incorporate a confection that combines two classic desserts into one. The winners were Scream Team. Eliminated Team: Morbid Morticians | ||||
5 |
3 |
Grave Robber |
October 18, 2015 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create the Devil's child. The winners were Gore Mayhem.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene where a grave robber digs up a sickening surprise and incorporate a "dirt" dessert. The winners were Scream Team. Eliminated Team: Gore Mayhem | ||||
5 |
4 |
Undead Dinner Party |
October 25, 2015 |
Shinmin Li
Brian Kinney |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a voodoo doll. The winners were Scream Team.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene from an undead dinner party and incorporate a sweet treat for the dinner table. The winner of the $50,000 was the Scream Team. Eliminated Team: Spell Binders | ||||
Season 6 (2016)
Teams
Crypt Cookers - Teresa Argeris (sugar), Jason Reaves (cake), Lenny Calvin (pumpkin)
Sugar Psychos - Al DiBartolo[10] (cake), Santosh Tiptur1 (sugar), James Hall (pumpkin)
Food Phantoms - Ray Brown2 (pumpkin), Chris Davies (sugar), Kimberly Hall (cake)
Scare Squad - Gus Smithhisler (pumpkin), Darmayne Robertson (cake), Joshua Simpson (sugar)
The Underbakers - Jewel Johnson (sugar), Erin Erler (cake), Jeremy Smith (pumpkin)
Sweet Screams - Angela Sweetser (sugar), Tersey Bolin (cake), Chad Gainey (pumpkin)
Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6 |
1 |
Witches vs. Warlocks |
October 2, 2016 |
Shinmin Li
Elvira |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create the selfie from Hell. The winners were Sugar Psychos.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a modern day scene of a witch versus a warlock and incorporate an edible "witch's brew". The winners were Sugar Psychos. Eliminated Team: Scare Squad | ||||
6 |
2 |
Haunted Motel |
October 9, 2016 |
Shinmin Li
Don Mancini |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create Medusa with a scary new hairdo. The winners were Food Phantoms.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a haunted motel scene and incorporate a treat inspired by road food. The winners were Sugar Psychos. Eliminated Team: Food Phantoms | ||||
6 |
3 |
Two-Faced |
October 16, 2016 |
Shinmin Li
Don Mancini |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a killer plant from Hell. The winners were Crypt Cookers.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a two-faced figure with a "kind half" and an "evil half" and incorporate a dessert that looks one way but tastes another. The winners were Sugar Psychos. Eliminated Team: Sweet Screams | ||||
6 |
4 |
Mausoleum Mayhem |
October 23, 2016 |
Shinmin Li
Don Mancini |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create an example of a deranged doctor. The winners were Crypt Cookers.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create what would happen to someone trapped in a mausoleum and incorporate some "finger" foods. The winners were Sugar Psychos. Eliminated Team: Crypt Cookers | ||||
6 |
5 |
Demonic Wedding |
October 30, 2016 |
Shinmin Li
Don Mancini |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a massive bug fight. The winners were The Underbakers.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a demonic scene with a bride and groom and incorporate a miniature wedding cake. The winner of the $50,000 was Team Sugar Psychos. Eliminated Team: The Underbakers | ||||
Season 7 (2017)
Teams
Morbid Masterminds - Mike Elder (cake), Shannon Gerasimchik (pumpkin), Charity George1 (sugar)
Sugar Slashers - Brian "Tator" Edwards (pumpkin), Johanna Wyss (cake), Michelle Boyd (sugar)
Scare Snactics - Briea Nathan2 (sugar), Sam Slade (cake), Mike Craghead (pumpkin)
Team Ghoul'd - Liz Marek (cake), Mike Brown (pumpkin), Christophe Rull (sugar)
Ghoulish Gang - Nancy Baker (pumpkin), Rachael Morris (cake), Nils Rowland (sugar)
Spooky Boo's - Vivian Pham (cake), Danielle DeJesus (pumpkin), Kara Andretta (sugar)
Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
1 |
The Hitchhiker's Worst Nightmare |
October 1, 2017 |
Shinmin Li |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a monster with a hot new makeover. The winners were Morbid Masterminds.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting what happens when hitchhiking goes wrong and incorporate a coffee/espresso themed dessert. The winners were Sugar Slashers. Eliminated Team: Ghoulish Gang | ||||
7 |
2 |
Secret Creature Reveal |
October 8, 2017 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a mummy on a day out. The winners were Morbid Masterminds.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene where a regular person reveals themselves to be a creepy creature and incorporate a treat that blends two desserts into one tasty treat. The winners were Morbid Masterminds. Eliminated Team: Spooky Boo's | ||||
7 |
3 |
Monster Party |
October 15, 2017 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: : Create a baby monster. The winners were Team Ghoul'd.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a monster party scene with werewolves, vampires, and/or zombies. Incorporate a drink inspired treat to the displays. The winners were Team Ghoul'd. Eliminated Team: Sugar Slashers | ||||
7 |
4 |
Zombie Cooking Show |
October 22, 2017 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a modernized version of the devil. The winners were Team Ghoul'd.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create an undead ghoul hosting a zombie cooking show and include any dessert of their choice with an edible plate. The winners were Team Ghoul'd. Eliminated Team: Scare Snactics | ||||
7 |
5 |
Beware |
October 29, 2017 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a haunted ventriloquist. The winners were Team Ghoul'd.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting the final seconds before a danger (anything the team chooses) strikes and incorporate a treat with a shocking flavor twist. The winner of the $50,000 was Team Ghoul'd. Eliminated Team: Morbid Masterminds | ||||
Season 8 (2018)
Teams
Grave Expectations - Elizabeth Rowe (cake), Jewel Johnson1 (sugar), Clive Cooper (pumpkin)
Tricked-Out-Treats - Brandy Davis (pumpkin), Ernest Strickland (cake), Teresa Shurilla5 (sugar)
Monsters of Mayhem - Jeff Brown (pumpkin), Sabrina Jurado (cake), Cesar Barachina (sugar)
Zesty Zombies - Kimberly Hall2 (cake), Lenny Calvin3 (pumpkin), Shelby Bower (sugar)
Candied Cadavers - Cynthia White (cake), Orly Yadao (sugar), Arlen Pelletier (pumpkin)
Beastly Banshees - Corinna MacGuire (cake), Tom Lindskog (pumpkin), Joshua Simpson4 (sugar)
^Note 2 : Kimberly Hall (Team Zesty Zombies) was also in season 6 (Team Food Phantoms) but lost in the 2nd episode.
^Note 3 : Lenny Calvin (Team Zesty Zombies) was also in season 6 (Team Crypt Cookers) but lost in the 4th episode.
^Note 4 : Joshua Simpson (Team Beastly Banshees) was also in season 6 (Team Scare Squad) but lost in the 1st episode.
^Note 5 : Teresa Shurilla (Team Tricked-Out-Treats) was in season 3 and season 4 (losing in the final and 1st episodes, respectively).Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 |
1 |
The Boogeyman's Nightmare |
September 30, 2018 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a scenario where candy bites back. The winners were Candied Cadavers.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a creature that would haunt the boogeyman's nightmares and incorporate a tasty midnight snack. The winners were Candied Cadavers. Eliminated Team: Tricked-Out-Treats | ||||
8 |
2 |
Clowns vs. Zombies |
October 7, 2018 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a gift that Frankenstein's monster would give his bride. The winners were Zesty Zombies.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting a clown verses a zombie and incorporate a sweet treat that a clown or zombie would love. The winners were Zesty Zombies. Eliminated Team: Beastly Banshees | ||||
8 |
3 |
Witch Gets a New Ride |
October 14, 2018 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a monstrous animal mutation. The winners were Zesty Zombies.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a new method of transportation for a witch, replacing the broom, and incorporate an edible "witch's brew". The winners were Monsters of Mayhem. Eliminated Team: Grave Expectations | ||||
8 |
4 |
Halloween Time Travel |
October 21, 2018 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a new spin on Pandora's Box. The winners were Candied Cadavers.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting Halloween from any period in time and incorporate a sweet treat that would fit into the era being depicted. The winners were Candied Cadavers. Eliminated Team: Monsters of Mayhem | ||||
8 |
5 |
Outbreak! |
October 28, 2018 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker LeeAnna Vamp |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a demon's prized possession. The winners were Candied Cadavers.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting a terrifying outbreak and incorporate a delicious "antidote" dessert. The winner of the $50,000 was Team Candied Cadavers. Eliminated Team: Zesty Zombies | ||||
Season 9 (2019)
Teams
Trio of Terror - Brian "Tator" Edwards1 (pumpkin), Kristen Eagles (cake), Fred "Froggy" Isla6 (sugar)
Hangry Haunters - Jarid Altmark (cake), Rebecca Millican2 (sugar), Mike Brown3 (pumpkin)
Malicious Mavens - Lisa Barker (pumpkin), Haley Popp (cake), Kelsee Newman (sugar)
Burned at the Cake - Brenda Villacorta (cake), Julian Jimenez (sugar), Chris Larsen (pumpkin)
Buttercream Beasts - Beth Townsend (cake), Matt Harper (pumpkin), Angela Sweetser4 (sugar)
Frosted Freakshow - Christine Leaming (cake), James Hall5 (pumpkin), Reva Alexander-Hawk7 (sugar)
^Note 2 : Rebecca Millican (Team Hangry Haunters) was in season 4 (Team Spooktacular) but lost in the 2nd episode.
^Note 3 : Mike Brown (Team Hangry Haunters) was part of the winning team in season 7 (Team Team Ghoul'd).
^Note 4 : Angela Sweetser (Team Buttercream Beasts) was in season 6 (Team Sweet Screams) but lost in the 3rd episode.
^Note 5 : James Hall (Team Frosted Freakshow) was part of the winning team in season 6 (Team Sugar Psychos).^Note 6 : Fred "Froggy" Isla (Team Trio of Terror) was part of the team with the most wins on Halloween Wars: Hayride of Horror (Team Scream Seekers). Their team won $30,000.
^Note 7 : Reva Alexander-Hawk (Team Frosted Freakshow) was part of the team with the least wins on Halloween Wars: Hayride of Horror (Team Deadly Intentions). Their team won $15,000.
Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
9 |
1 |
Trapped in a Nightmare |
September 29, 2019 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker Elvira |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a stuffed animal's evil twin. The winners were Malicious Mavens.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a trapped-in-a-nightmare scenario and incorporate a chamomile treat. The winners were Burned at the Cake. Eliminated Team: Hangry Haunters | ||||
9 |
2 |
Zombie Dating Show |
October 6, 2019 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a haunted museum exhibit. The winners were Frosted Freakshow.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a zombie dating show and incorporate a brain-themed treat. The winners were Buttercream Beasts. Eliminated Team: Malicious Mavens Special Note: Sugar artist Angela Sweetser from Team Buttercream Beasts left the competition in the previous episode due to illness. She was replaced by Rebecca Millican from previously eliminated Team Hangry Haunters. | ||||
9 |
3 |
The Swarm |
October 13, 2019 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a dinner's revenge scenario, where the food makes a meal out of the humans. The winners were Frosted Freakshow.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a swarm of monsters that are attacking humans, with some of the monsters as the tasting element. The winners were Buttercream Beasts. Eliminated Team: Burned at the Cake | ||||
9 |
4 |
Other Holiday Mascots Go Trick-or-Treating |
October 20, 2019 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a vampire makeover. The winners were Trio of Terror.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a trick-or-treating scene of a non-Halloween mascot, with a treat from that mascot's holiday. The winners were Buttercream Beasts. Eliminated Team: Trio of Terror | ||||
9 |
5 |
Scary Tales II |
October 27, 2019 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a scenario where "idle hands" turn against their owner. The winners were Frosted Freakshow.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Choose a classic fairy tale (The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Thumbelina or Rapunzel), create a creepy version of it, and incorporate a unique version of milk and cookies. (Fairy tales chosen: Goldilocks and the Three Bears & Thumbelina.) The winner of the $50,000 was Team Frosted Freakshow. Eliminated Team: Buttercream Beasts | ||||
Season 10 (2020)
Teams
Candy Coroners - Amy McBride (cake), Chad Gainey1 (pumpkin), Janet Barron (sugar)
Ghoulicious - Heather Sherman (cake), Deane Arnold (pumpkin), Cesar Barachina2 (sugar)
Mummies' Rejects - Daniel Miller (pumpkin), Haymu Basu (cake), Steve Weiss (sugar)
Ghouly Goblins - Stephan Baity3 (pumpkin), Sam Lucero (cake), Sharon Hauht (sugar)
Crave Diggers - Jeff Taylor (cake), Eric Jones (pumpkin), Joel Gonzalez (sugar)
Killer Cakerz - Carmel Turner (cake), Vanessa Greeley (sugar), Jim Bille (pumpkin)
^Note 2 : Cesar Barachina (Team Ghoulicious) was in Season 8 (Team Monsters of Mayhem) but lost in the 4th episode.
^Note 3 : Stephan Baity (Team Ghouly Goblins) was part of the team with the least wins on Halloween Wars: Hayride of Horror (Team Deadly Intentions). Their team won $15,000.Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10 |
1 |
Monster Road Trip |
September 13, 2020 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a scenario of what horror awaits someone in a pumpkin patch. The winners were Candy Coroners.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting monsters on a road trip and incorporate a coffee-infused treat. The winners were Crave Diggers. Eliminated Team: Ghouly Goblins | ||||
10 |
2 |
Blind Date From Hell |
September 20, 2020 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create an example of a fortune teller that foretells a terrifying future. The winners were Mummies' Rejects.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting someone on a blind date from Hell and incorporate a treat with the flavors of red wine and dark chocolate. The winners were Crave Diggers. Eliminated Team: Killer Cakerz | ||||
10 |
3 |
Monster Support Group |
September 27, 2020 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a mad scientist's new pet. The winners were Crave Diggers.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting the beastly bond of a monster support group and incorporate a delicious doughnut. The winners were Mummies' Rejects. Eliminated Team: Ghoulicious | ||||
10 |
4 |
Trapped with a Monster |
October 4, 2020 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Each team must create a spooky self-portrait of themselves. The winners were Candy Coroners.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a scene depicting the terrifying results of when someone is trapped with a monster and incorporate a sticky, gooey treat. The winners were Mummies' Rejects. Eliminated Team: Candy Coroners | ||||
10 |
5 |
Look Out! |
October 11, 2020 |
Shinmin Li
Todd Tucker |
| Small Scare Challenge: Create a representation of a giant bug attack. The winners were Crave Diggers.
Spine Chiller Challenge: Create a horror movie scene that depicts a jump scare, include a mechanical trick, and incorporate a treat with a surprise pop of flavor inside. The winner of the $50,000 was Team Mummies' Rejects. Eliminated Team: Crave Diggers | ||||
Special (2017)
Halloween Wars: Hayride of Horror
In 2017, a special three-part competition aired in addition to the usual Halloween Wars series, with the heading "Hayride of Horror". Two five-person teams battle head to head in a three episode event where they have a chance to win up to $45,000 ($15,000 each episode); there are no eliminations. Each team has three pumpkin carvers, a cake baker, and a sugar artist. Following a similar round format as "Halloween Wars", they make a small set piece in the first round (called the "First Shock") to get an advantage in the main challenge (called the "Final Fright"); first pick of the pumpkin patch. Both teams get two assistants in the second, main round.
The teams work outside, in an actual farm, and their displays are put out on the trail where dozens of hayriders will ride through, try some special treats, and choose the winning set piece. Each episode, a winning team gets $15,000. Harley Morenstein serves as the host. Zac Young (pastry chef) and Bianca Appice (SFX make-up artist) are the two judges.
Teams
Deadly Intentions: Adam Bierton1 (pumpkin), Reva Alexander-Hawk (sugar), Stephan Baity (pumpkin), Monique Hawk (pumpkin), Mark Lie2 (cake)
Scream Seekers: Danny Kissel3 (pumpkin), Fred "Froggy" Isla (sugar), Jewel Burgess (cake), Dave Smith4 (pumpkin), Frank Reaver (pumpkin)
^Note 2 : Mark Lie (Team Deadly Intentions) was on Halloween Wars Season 3 (Team Skeleton Crew) but lost in the 3rd episode.
^Note 3 : Danny Kissel (Team Scream Seekers) was on Halloween Wars Season 4 (Team Spooktacular) but lost in the 2nd episode.
^Note 4 : Dave Smith (Team Scream Seekers) was on Halloween Wars Season 3 (Team Psychotic Misfits) but lost in the final episode.Episodes
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Title | Original Airdate | Judges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
1 |
The Scarecrow Comes Alive! |
October 2, 2017 |
Zac Young
Bianca Appice |
| First Shock: Combine caramel and cinnamon into a scary dessert. Pumpkin carvers are only allowed to carve yams in this round. Winners of the first round are Team Deadly Intentions.
Final Fright: Create a scene depicting what might happen when the scarecrows rise up and attack. They also need to incorporate a treat for the hay riders and judges. Winners of $15,000: Scream Seekers | ||||
7 |
2 |
When Pumpkins Fight Back |
October 9, 2017 |
Zac Young
Bianca Appice |
| First Shock: Combine pumpkin and chocolate into a scary dessert display. Winners of the first round are Team Scream Seekers.
Final Fright: Create a scene depicting what might happen if pumpkins come alive and strike back. They also need to incorporate a treat for the hay riders and judges. Winners of $15,000: Deadly Intentions | ||||
7 |
3 |
Possessed Zoo |
October 16, 2017 |
Zac Young
Bianca Appice |
| First Shock: Combine cranberries and apples into a scary dessert display. Winners of the first round are Team Deadly Intentions.
Final Fright: Create a scene depicting a daring escape from an evil, possessed zoo. They also need to incorporate a treat for the hay riders and judges. Winners of $15,000: Scream Seekers (They won a total of $30,000.) | ||||
References
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- ^ "Local cake decorator gets creepy on the Food Network".
- ^ "'Halloween Wars' scares up spine-tingling pumpkin displays in return to Food Network".
- ^ "Get Set for a Fifth Season of Fright-Night Spooktaculars on Halloween Wars".
- ^ ""Halloween Wars" returns October 4, Elvira to guest judge final episode". 26 September 2015.
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