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Season 16 – Halloween Wars

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Teams of cake decorators, candy-makers and pumpkin carvers compete to see who can make the biggest, wildest and spookiest edible Halloween creations. They may end up walking home with a big cash prize and scare viewers' pants off with some of the most amazing horror tales, all made from cake, candy and pumpkins. A sister show to "Holiday Wars" and an annual favorite, "Halloween Wars" has had new seasons every year since 2011. While the judges and hosts may change each year, the creativity never does.

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Jonathan Bennett

Host

Shinmin Li

Judge

Kelly Shivery

Contestant

Kylie Holt

Contestant

Anthony Pater

Contestant

Vanessa "Vanna" Sampson

Contestant

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Sep 13 Back from the Dead: Halloween All Stars Eight all-star teams return to battle in head-to-head challenges. Details Episode 2 Airs Sep 20 Back from the Dead: Things That Go Buzz in the Night Jonathan Bennett challenges the teams to create terrifying insect-infested showpieces and daring buzz-worthy desserts inspired by coffee, tea and spirits; after an unexpected twist, judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller execute an elimination. Details Episode 3 Airs Sep 27 Back from the Dead: Misfit Monsters Jonathan Bennett asks the teams to go head-to-head with terrifying trolls, demons and ghouls; but as rivalries heat up and tensions rise, one team faces an emotional fight to impress judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller enough to stay in the competition. Details Episode 4 Airs Oct 4 Back from the Dead: Storybook Nightmares Twisted bedtime stories come to life as Jonathan Bennett asks the five remaining teams to create terrifying moving showpieces inspired by classic tales; judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller decide which team's story has come to an end. Details Episode 5 Airs Oct 11 Back from the Dead: Nightmare Pet Shop Monstrous pets take over as Jonathan Bennett challenges the teams to create haunted pet shop showpieces and pumpkin-infused desserts; a surprise carving battle puts the teams to the test before judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller make their decision. Details Episode 6 Airs Oct 18 Back from the Dead: Final Four As the race to the finale heats up, Jonathan Bennett challenges the final four teams to create terrifying toys and elevated treats inspired by childhood favorites; judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller decide which teams earn a pass to the finale. Details Episode 7 Airs Oct 25 Back from the Dead: The Final Fright Jonathan Bennett challenges the final teams to create killer carnival showpieces, interactive games and elevated carnival treats; judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller decide who will be crowned Halloween Wars champion and take home $30,000. Details
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Halloween Wars — Season 16

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Season Info

Network
Food Network
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Special Interest, Reality
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 13, 2026
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