Six teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, cake decorator and sugar artist go to battle to create mind-blowing Halloween-themed displays that capture an epic and terrifying clash between witches and warlocks. At the end of this battle, one team will be eliminated with help from special guest judge Elvira, Mistress of the Dark.
In the final battle in Halloween Wars, two teams made up of a pumpkin carver, cake decorator and sugar artist battle to create a terrifying display that captures the twisted, demonic world of a Haunted Carnival. Horror actor Lew Temple is the special guest judge, helping to determine which team is worthy of the $50,000 grand prize.
Halloween Wars is back for season 12, and the search is on for brave and supremely talented cake, sugar and pumpkin artists who can handle challenges inspired by paranormal investigator Zak Bagans' haunted travels. Competitors from across America show off their skills and try to prove that they have what it takes to claim the $25,000 grand prize.
Damaris Phillips' sister, Morgan, lives in a neighborhood where they're crazy for Halloween, so she asks for Damaris' help carving up pumpkins, decorating her house, and making sweet treats. Damaris rises to the occasion and creates a stunning Red Velvet Lava Cake, as well as Cornmeal and White Chocolate Biscotti to dip into a hearty Roasted Chicken White Chili.
Molly Yeh is hosting a Halloween party for all her friends and their little monsters! She makes some spooky treats for her guests, including cheesy Ghost Hand Pies with Honey Dijon dipping sauce and Broccoli FrankenTots with Lemon Garlic Mayo. There's a cauldron of creamy Pumpkin Risotto, and for dessert, she bakes a chocolatey Matcha Monster Bundt Cake.
The final three teams made up of an expert pumpkin carver, a cake artist and a sugar artist go into battle to create stunning and scrumptious Halloween-themed displays that imagine what happens when a horrifying undead ghoul hosts their own zombie cooking show! Bryan Fuller, executive producer and creator of Hannibal and American Gods, joins the judging panel.
Ree Drummond is tackling a fun, Thanksgiving-themed Q and A, where the answers include an awesome Thanksgiving Breakfast Casserole and Pumpkin Tiramisu, her favorite holiday dessert. She also serves up Nan's Cranberry Sauce, classic finger foods like Celery Logs with Pimento Cheese and Apple Pie Martinis to toast the big day. It's all about turkey tips and festive cooking on the ranch.