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Haunted Gingerbread Showdown (2018–2019) — food on Food Network
About Haunted Gingerbread Showdown
Haunted Gingerbread Showdown ended in 2019. The show last aired on October 27, 2019, on Food Network.
Haunted Gingerbread Showdown was a food competition series that premiered in 2018. It featured nine talented gingerbread artists competing over four episodes to create spooky, Halloween-themed gingerbread masterpieces. Hosted by Sandra Lee, the series included judges Jamika Pessoa, Jason Smith, and Gesine Prado, along with rotating judges such as Elvira, the "Mistress of the Dark." The contestants faced off in heats, with the winners advancing to a finale where they competed for a $25,000 prize and a feature in Food Network Magazine. The show was known for its dark, haunted aesthetic, with each creation telling a unique spooky story.
The series was a competition in the food genre that focused on elaborate gingerbread constructions with a Halloween twist. It showcased the creativity and skill of bakers as they crafted detailed, haunted-themed gingerbread houses and sculptures during the 2018 and 2019 seasons. The show aired its final episode in October 2019, concluding its run after two seasons. Its episodes typically lasted about 60 minutes.
Haunted Gingerbread Showdown episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2019 | S2·E4 | Scares on Elm Street |
| October 20, 2019 | S2·E3 | The Mummy's Ancient Curse |
| October 13, 2019 | S2·E2 | When Aliens Attack |
| October 6, 2019 | S2·E1 | Calling All Ghostbusters |
| October 28, 2018 | S1·E4 | The Ultimate Haunted House |
| October 21, 2018 | S1·E3 | Fright Night |
| October 14, 2018 | S1·E2 | Monster Mash |
| October 7, 2018 | S1·E1 | Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! |