In the epic finale, two teams made up of a pumpkin carving expert, cake artist, and candy craftsman must evoke the scene of a romantic yet horrific zombie wedding. At stake is the Halloween Wars championship and $50,000 grand prize.
Noah Cappe kicks off a visit to the Kansas State Fair with the Cheesiest Burger Ever! Then he flies high at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with a Churro Cupcake and grabs a seasonal Pumpkin Funnel Cake at Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa.
The eight remaining bakers begin by making their best holiday whoopie pies that evoke a randomly-assigned theme of turkey, pumpkin, Pilgrims or fall foliage. Then, they must create stuffed holiday cakes that reveal a surprise center when sliced open.
Ree Drummond is in the kitchen to prepare a frontier-style Thanksgiving with some of her favorite recipes, starting with Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Sauce. Her holiday spread includes four stunning side dishes -- Broccoli Wild Rice Casserole, No-Knead Clover Leaf Rolls, Green Beans and Tomatoes, and Soul Sweet Taters. She makes the most of leftovers in Pumpkin Smoothies for the kids and a toasty Leftover Thanksgiving Panini. Festive Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Champagne Cocktails put the fizz in Ree's Friendsgiving celebration, and she wraps up her holiday preparations with her Favorite Turkey Brine, Turkey Gravy and flavorful Orange Rosemary Butter.
Chef Bobby Flay dresses up classic diner dishes like Chocolate Hazelnut S'more French Toast, Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal with a Cinnamon Crisp and an anything-goes Pasta Scramble with Breakfast Sausage, Eggs, Kale and Tomatoes. It's comfort food from the comfort of home!
Moist, flavorful skate is now possible at home, thanks to Anne's insider secrets and show stopping recipe. Coriander Crusted Seared Skate With Spaghetti Squash and Frizzled Brussels Sprouts Leaves is a restaurant bestseller, and Pumpkin Ginger Bread Pudding is an autumn season staple.
Rachael combines two great cuisines, Tuscan and American, into a week of classic dishes; Beef and Pork Italian Chili; Potted Chicken Breasts With Lemon and Rosemary; Zucchini Tomato Sauce With Fat Spaghetti; Slow Simmered Beef With Potatoes; Baked Pumpkin and Cream Pasta
Five teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, cake decorator, and sugar artist go to battle to create mind-blowing Halloween themed displays of a creepy witch and scary haunted house. At the end of the battle, one team will be eliminated.
In the first of four battles, five teams made up of a pumpkin carving expert, cake artist, and candy craftsman must combine their arts to create the most terrifying clown imaginable. At the end of the battle, one team will be eliminated.