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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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Halloween Wars — Season 16

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Valerie B @GracieMoon 4 hrs ago Rigged! The judging was terrible and there was an obvious bias towards the team that won. Case in point, giving team Gould 2 WINS in episode 6! First win was to avoid elimination and then they baked again for the $3,000 prize on the second bake of the day and won that one. Seriously? In the finale, they gave the win team Ghould even though they dinged them on the tasting element. What? Also they seemed to have a bias toward Fright team for some reason and Shinmin doesn't recognize a Fortune teller when she sees one? Was the giant crystal ball in front of her any clue? What a disgrace. The judging was so bad it made you resent the bakers which in all the years I've watched the show I have never felt. Sure you are disappointed when your favorite team is out but not outraged by the unfairness of the judges. HORRIBLE judging See more Kellin O @RT65794501 20 hrs ago This season was RIGGED AND BIASED. Fright Squad deserved the win and were clearly the best team, especially in the finale. It was obvious Team Ghoul’d had all the bias after winning despite having the worst tasting element in the finale. Shinmin was so biased towards Team Ghoul’d, never criticizing their pieces, and nitpicking so hard against Fright Squad’s. It was clear it was just a popularity contest, wanting to give Liz Marek the win every episode to receive all the support from her social media influence. FRIGHT SQUAD ARE THE REAL WINNERS! See more Read all reviews
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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 Aired Sep 13, 2026 Back from the Dead: Halloween All Stars Eight all-star teams return to battle in head-to-head challenges. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 20, 2026 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 Aired Sep 27, 2026 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 Aired Oct 4, 2026 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 Aired Oct 11, 2026 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 Aired Oct 18, 2026 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 Aired Oct 25, 2026 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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