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Season 1 2014 · 6 eps

1. 1 Holiday Cookie Madness Two cookie challenges are featured in the premiere of this holiday baking competition. Nov 9, 2014 42m
2. 2 Classic Holiday Flavors Seven bakers remain to compete in challenges revolving around classic holiday flavors, including having to create a swirled treat using eggnog; and get to play with varieties of s… Nov 16, 2014 42m
3. 3 It's Not the Holidays Without Pie Six bakers remain to take on the challenge of pie. First, they are given a store-bought crust to transform into something tasty; and later, they have to make three different varie… Nov 23, 2014 42m
4. 4 The Great Holiday Cake-Over It's all about cake for the five remaining bakers, who are first asked to do something new with fruitcake; and later, they are given the challenge of reinventing the yule log. Nov 30, 2014 42m
5. 5 Great Holiday Traditions Desserts highlighting the flavors of peppermint and hot chocolate are made; and later, the competing bakers are tasked with creating a holiday breakfast featuring three sweet dish… Dec 7, 2014 42m
6. 6 Gingerbread Worlds Season 1 comes to a close with the three remaining bakers taking on a gingerbread challenge, inspired by a favorite holiday memory. In the end, a winner is declared and awarded $5… Dec 14, 2014 42m

Season 2 2015 · 8 eps

1. 1 We're Nuts for the Holidays S2, Ep1 1 Nov. 2015 We're Nuts for the Holidays Season 2 kicks off with 10 competing bakers taking on a nutty chocolate dessert in the first challenge and beautifully decorated … Nov 1, 2015 42m
2. 2 Holiday Craftiness The remaining nine bakers get crafty as they attempt to amp up the visual impact of holiday baked goods, while creating festive candy cane and holiday wreath desserts. Nov 8, 2015 42m
3. 3 Stuffing Is the Best Part 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 crea… Nov 15, 2015 42m
4. 4 Thanksgiving's Just Around the Corner Seven bakers remain when the challenge is to get creative with Thanksgiving desserts, featuring canned cranberry sauce. Later, harvest ingredients, including sweet potato, pumpkin… Nov 22, 2015 42m
5. 5 Ginger and Spice and Everything Nice Candied ginger is highlighted in mini-desserts created by the six remaining bakers, who also must prepare three different types of holiday cookies, inspired by family traditions. Nov 29, 2015 42m
6. 6 World Class Classics The five remaining bakers are asked to reinvent two Hanukkah classics: rugelach and macaroons. Then, they must create their own unique versions of a holiday croquembouche. Dec 6, 2015 42m
7. 7 Re-Gifting Re-gifting is the theme, when the four remaining bakers make a candy-apple dessert; and later, they must figure out how to turn the contents of a traditional gift basket into some… Dec 13, 2015 42m
8. 8 Holiday Hoopla Season 2 comes to a close with the final three bakers showing off their decorating skills, when making sugar cookie trees and cakes that represent an assigned holiday tradition. Dec 20, 2015 42m

Season 3 2016 · 8 eps

1. 1 Signs Of The Season For the pre-heat, host Bobby Deen challenges the nine bakers to take seasonal hot beverages like hot chocolate and apple cider a step further by turning them into desserts. Then, … Nov 6, 2016 42m
2. 2 Grandma's Turkey Day Favorites Clash of the Grandmas (2015) star Norma Zager joins Bobby Deen to lend her expertise; for the pre-heat, the contestants must make two types of cookies; the bakers compete to creat… Nov 13, 2016 42m
3. 3 Thanksgiving Joy The remaining seven bakers create elegant trifles by combining all of their favorite Thanksgiving desserts into one; the bakers make Thanksgiving impostor cupcakes. Nov 20, 2016 42m
4. 4 Hearth and Home In the pre-heat, the remaining six bakers make desserts with toasted marshmallows; the bakers embellish traditional yule logs. Nov 27, 2016 42m
5. 5 Sweet Surprises The bakers must whip up ugly Christmas sweater desserts for the pre-heat; in the main heat, the bakers create edible gift boxes filled with treats. Dec 4, 2016 42m
6. 6 Christmas Morning The remaining four bakers recreate their childhood memories of Christmas mornings by making edible dessert stockings; the bakers build colorful cream pull Christmas trees. Dec 11, 2016 42m
7. 7 Live from the North Pole The final three must make snacks for North Pole characters other than Santa; the bakers must create a North Pole-inspired cake; the winner gets the title Holiday Baking Champion a… Dec 18, 2016 42m
8. 8 Adults vs. Kids Three stars from Kids Baking Championship (2015) and three stars from Holiday Baking Championship (2014) compete in a holiday-themed showdown for the $10,000 prize. Dec 25, 2016 42m

Season 4 2017 · 8 eps

1. 1 Holiday Party Delights Bakers create eye-catching and tantalizing new holiday treats for seasonal parties; bakers create a dessert with an unusual candy cane flavor; for the main heat, they use a holida… Nov 6, 2017 42m
2. 2 Season Of Sharing In the pre-heat, eight bakers team up to make a dozen hand pies in a festive holiday shape; for the main heat, bakers create a holiday dessert duo inspired by classic holiday flav… Nov 13, 2017 42m
3. 3 Thanksgiving Genius In the pre-heat, seven bakers must create a Thanksgiving dessert using a mystery canned fruit; in the main heat, bakers whip up new Turkey Day sensations by combining two traditio… Nov 20, 2017 42m
4. 4 A New Holiday Spin The six remaining bakers create new takes on traditional holiday baking; inspired by an internet baking meme, for the pre-heat they use yellow cake mix to make anything but cake; … Nov 27, 2017 42m
5. 5 Comfort and Joy The five remaining bakers ignite the holiday spirit with a fiery, pre-heat dessert. While in the main heat, they take a traditional holiday cheese board and turn it into an unusua… Dec 4, 2017 42m
6. 6 Tradition! Tradition! The bakers celebrate two classic holiday traditions: Hanukkah jelly doughnuts and ye olde fruitcake. They must create a dozen doughnuts featuring a challenging flavour combo. Then… Dec 11, 2017 42m
7. 7 Twelve Days Of Christmas Three bakers grab two last-minute holiday gifts and combine them into one dessert before creating a 12 Days of Christmas dessert. The winning baker walks away with 50,000 dollars … Dec 18, 2017 42m
8. 8 Runners Up Redemption Dec 25, 2017

Season 5 2018 · 9 eps

1. 1 Holiday Essentials The pumpkin spice phenomenon hits the championship; for the pre-heat, nine bakers attempt to wow the judges with creative pumpkin spiciness; in the main heat, the bakers must comb… Nov 5, 2018 42m
2. 2 Plenty of Gratitude For the pre-heat, the eight bakers work in teams to make four different kinds of pies on the same sheet pan; in the main heat, the bakers embrace the stuffed feeling after the Tha… Nov 12, 2018 42m
3. 3 Turkey Day Delights Seven bakers must make a dessert combining cranberry with another flavor; to combat the sleepiness that follows turkey, the main heat challenges the bakers to create a sweet treat… Nov 19, 2018 42m
4. 4 Holiday Artistry The holidays are a time for artistry and decorations, so for the pre-heat, inflatable holiday decorations inspire the six bakers' cute cream puff displays; in the main heat, the b… Nov 26, 2018 42m
5. 5 Light and Inspiring Five bakers have to update traditional rugelach with unexpected new flavors like cardamom, grapefruit, guava paste, peanut butter or chai; the judges are craving their favorite in… Dec 3, 2018 42m
6. 6 New Family Classics In the pre-heat, bakers have to combine common pantry ingredients like balsamic vinegar, potato chips, oatmeal, red wine and olive oil in a new version of a classic holiday desser… Dec 10, 2018 42m
7. 7 Gifts of Greatness Three final bakers must create a beautiful edible holiday ornament display in the pre-heat; for the final main heat, the bakers must create a cake that is decorated like a gift on… Dec 17, 2018 42m
8. 8 Homecoming Special Dec 24, 2018
9. 9 Christmas In July Jul 8, 2019

Season 6 2019 · 10 eps

1. 1 Gearing Up for the Holidays In the first challenge, host Jesse Palmer asks the 10 bakers to introduce themselves with edible place cards and one-bite signature holiday desserts. The main heat is all about ho… Nov 4, 2019 42m
2. 2 Sweet Revenge The popularity of holiday spiced nuts inspires Jesse Palmer's challenge to the nine bakers: Use the crowd-pleasing holiday gift to create holiday spiced nut desserts. In the main … Nov 4, 2019 42m
3. 3 Filling Grateful Apple cider doughnuts are a sure sign of fall, so in the first round, Jesse Palmer asks the eight bakers to create a dozen kicked-up apple cider doughnuts decorated with seasonal … Nov 11, 2019 42m
4. 4 Holiday Survival Guide In the first challenge, Jesse Palmer tasks the seven bakers with taking a beloved holiday appetizer to a whole new level with baked Brie and jam mini pies. The main heat is all ab… Nov 11, 2019 42m
5. 5 Thanksgiving It My All Jesse Palmer teaches the six bakers a lesson in repurposing holiday gifts in the first round, when they must turn panettone, the classic holiday Italian sweet bread, into an entir… Nov 18, 2019 42m
6. 6 Trendsetting Turkey day Jesse Palmer challenges the five bakers to create assigned desserts that are inspired by and look like Santa Claus. To secure their place in the final four, the bakers are tasked … Nov 25, 2019 42m
7. 7 Gettin' Gifty with It Some of the tastiest treats of Hanukkah are gold-covered chocolate coins, and Jesse Palmer challenges the four remaining bakers to give the classic treat a twist by incorporating … Dec 2, 2019 42m
8. 8 North Pole Vaulting Nothing beats waking up to the smell of a holiday brunch, so Jesse Palmer challenges the three remaining bakers to make a Christmas morning brunch using the classic holiday flavor… Dec 9, 2019 42m
9. 9 Traditions with a Twist Dec 16, 2019
10. 10 Christmas Day Delights Dec 23, 2019

Season 7 2020 · 9 eps

1. 1 Holiday Style Host Jesse Palmer kicks off the competition by challenging 12 bakers to make holiday decorated quick bread wreaths with assigned flavors. Judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Car… Nov 2, 2020 42m
2. 2 Holiday Goodie Games Host Jesse Palmer asks the 11 remaining competitors to bake a cake inspired by a winter hat to impress judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Carla Hall. The baker that falls to th… Nov 9, 2020 42m
3. 3 Take Holiday Pies by Surprise Host Jesse Palmer asks the 10 bakers to highlight a nut or seed in a holiday dessert. Then, the competitors spin a wheel to determine which fundamental holiday ingredient -- holid… Nov 16, 2020 42m
4. 4 Hosting the Holidays Host Jesse Palmer challenges the eight remaining bakers to turn breakfast items, like French toast, into amazing Thanksgiving breakfast desserts. Then, the competitors take common… Nov 23, 2020 42m
5. 5 It's the Inside That Counts Host Jesse Palmer gives the seven bakers advent calendars filled with different types of chocolate to inspire them to make desserts with a surprise inside. Then, for the main heat… Nov 30, 2020 42m
6. 6 Topsy-Turvy Holidays Host Jesse Palmer is turning things on their heads as he challenges the six competitors to work in teams to create jelly doughnut-inspired desserts, a twist on traditional Hanukka… Dec 7, 2020 42m
7. 7 A Classic Christmas Host Jesse Palmer asks the five bakers to pull out all the stops and create the most-delicious, over-the-top version of a holiday trifle. Then, the classics continue in the main h… Dec 14, 2020 42m
8. 8 Christmas Windows in Time Dressed as a Christmas tree, host Jesse Palmer kicks things off by asking the final four competitors to honor the holiday tree in the form of a beautifully decorated macaron tower… Dec 21, 2020 42m
9. 9 Sweet Secrets Host Jesse Palmer loves both cookies and pies, so he asks the nine bakers to make holiday cookie-topped mini pies. Then, Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Carla Hall judge the pie pa… Dec 21, 2020 42m

Season 8 2021 · 8 eps

1. 1 Falling Into Winter The competition kicks off as host Jesse Palmer asks the twelve bakers to embrace the seasonal transition by making fall and winter doughnuts. For the main heat, the competitors co… Nov 1, 2021 42m
2. 2 Yule Be Merry It's bottoms up for judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Carla Hall as the 10 bakers team up to take on boozy desserts. In the main heat, host Jesse Palmer challenges the competi… Nov 8, 2021 42m
3. 3 Attitude of Gratitude In a holiday pantry raid, host Jesse Palmer throws open the cupboards and the Mason jars to ask the nine remaining bakers to create canned fruit desserts. Nov 15, 2021 42m
4. 4 Best Thanksgiving Ever In a nod to the day after Thanksgiving, host Jesse Palmer asks the bakers to use Black Friday kitchen gadgets like a spiralizer or an espresso machine to make desserts. Nov 22, 2021 42m
5. 5 Gifts That Keep on Giving In honor of the Hanukkah oil that kept burning, host Jesse Palmer asks the seven remaining bakers to create festive Hanukkah olive oil cakes. In the main heat, it's all about gift… Nov 29, 2021 42m
6. 6 Make New Friends, but Keep the Old For the exclusive holiday desserts preheat, the six remaining bakers try to impress judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Carla Hall by making tasty treats for guests with a dieta… Dec 6, 2021 42m
7. 7 Holidays in All the Ways Host Jesse Palmer asks the bakers to create sweet potato and spice desserts in honor of Kwanzaa. In the main heat, the competitors make Christmas card cakes that depict a perfect … Dec 13, 2021 42m
8. 8 Ultimate Holiday Party Host Jesse Palmer kicks things off with a swanky Christmas open house for judges Nancy Fuller, Duff Goldman and Carla Hall and asks the bakers to create dessert charcuterie boards… Dec 20, 2021 42m

Season 9 2022 · 8 eps

1. 1 First Snow Season's greetings! Host Jesse Palmer gets some welcoming inspiration for the first Preheat as he challenges the 12 bakers to create meringue pavlova wreaths in yummy fall flavors… Nov 7, 2022 84m
2. 2 Getting Ready for Thanksgiving After a grocery delivery gone wrong, host Jesse Palmer tasks the bakers with creating tasty desserts featuring ingredients used to make Thanksgiving dinner, including carrots, cor… Nov 14, 2022 84m
3. 3 Feeling Sweet and Thankful These days, holiday turkeys can be smoked, fried, brined, roasted and bacon-wrapped, so host Jesse Palmer uses the five-way turkey as inspiration for the bakers' Preheat challenge… Nov 21, 2022 42m
4. 4 Dining Out for the Holidays The holidays are a season for indulgence, so some families splurge on their festive celebrations at a steakhouse. In the Preheat, host Jesse Palmer asks the bakers to transform cl… Nov 28, 2022 42m
5. 5 Holiday Movie Magic With the popularity of English period dramas at an all-time high, host Jesse Palmer dons a Regency-era waistcoat and challenges the bakers to create a splendid holiday high tea. I… Dec 5, 2022
6. 6 The World of Holidays Kwanzaa is right around the corner, so host Jesse Palmer tasks the bakers with crafting desserts that feature fresh corn for a traditional Kwanzaa display. For the Main Heat, the … Dec 5, 2022 42m
7. 7 Holiday Rush The bakers feel the holiday rush as Jesse Palmer sends them through three heated challenges: create ugly sweater cakes, turn store-bought cake into tasty centerpieces and build a … Dec 12, 2022 84m
8. 8 Happy Holiday Getaways Jesse Palmer escapes the cold weather by challenging the bakers to create desert-inspired succulent tarts, and two competitors are sent skiing into a cookie cake showdown. Dec 19, 2022 84m

Season 10 2023 · 8 eps

1. 1 Season's Best Mmm … can you smell it? The sweet aroma of cinnamon rolls baking in the oven, or is it the pumpkin-spiced latte you're sipping? For the preheat, host Jesse Palmer asks the bakers … Nov 6, 2023 85m
2. 2 Can't Wait For Turkey Day Every Thanksgiving meal is centered around one vital component: the turkey! So for this preheat, host Jesse Palmer tasks the bakers with creating turkey dome desserts, complete wi… Nov 13, 2023 83m
3. 3 Hallmarks Of Thanksgiving Touchdown! For many families, Thanksgiving day means food and football! When host Jesse Palmer watches football, his must-have dish is 7-layer dip, so he challenges the bakers to … Nov 20, 2023 42m
4. 4 Holiday Whimsy Host Jesse Palmer is climbing the Alps and heading towards the highest peak: the beautiful Mont Blanc! For the preheat, the bakers must make whimsical Mont Blanc desserts with col… Nov 27, 2023 41m
5. 5 Holiday Beauty The Christmas Museum is filled with beautiful holiday designs, and host Jesse Palmer tasks the bakers with turning them into mini-tart mosaics. Since this week is all about holida… Dec 4, 2023 42m
6. 6 Holiday Imagination Love you a latke! Hanukkah is almost here, and Nancy Fuller is teaching Jesse Palmer how to make a traditional latke. For the preheat, the bakers must use their imaginations as th… Dec 4, 2023 42m
7. 7 Reasons For the Season For the semifinals, host Jesse Palmer explores the reasons behind some great holiday traditions. Kwanzaa is around the corner, and one of the most traditional ingredients to cook … Dec 11, 2023 84m
8. 8 Holiday Gifts Galore It's the season finale, and the last five bakers face three challenges. Christmas Eve is filled with so much excitement and so many gifts, and the sweetest gift of all is a plate … Dec 18, 2023 84m

Season 11 2024 · 8 eps

1. 1 Holiday Open House To kick off, host Jesse Palmer honors the tradition of making tasty treats for family and friends at a holiday open house. In the preheat, Jesse asks the 12 bakers to create holid… Nov 4, 2024 84m
2. 2 Thanksgiving Family Feast Celebrating the Thanksgiving feast and sitting at the kid's table never felt so special as host Jesse Palmer asks the bakers to make over-the-top Thanksgiving cupcakes for the pre… Nov 11, 2024 82m
3. 3 Friendsgiving To highlight Friendsgiving, host Jesse Palmer asks the remaining 10 bakers to create flavor friends desserts designed to make a seasonal flavor pairing shine. Then, the bakers are… Nov 18, 2024 42m
4. 4 Old Fashioned Christmas Party Host Jesse Palmer steps back in time to the Victorian era for an old-fashioned Christmas party. In the preheat, the remaining nine bakers are tasked with making fruitcake-blend de… Nov 18, 2024 43m
5. 5 Cookie Exchange Party Host Jesse Palmer throws a holiday cookie exchange party, and the bakers must create flavor-forward seasonal cookies -- but no decorated sugar cookies or gingerbread allowed! Judg… Nov 25, 2024 43m
6. 6 Office Christmas Party Grab your favorite ugly Christmas sweater and join host Jesse Palmer for presents, games and tasty holiday challenges. In the preheat, the bakers team up to make ooey-gooey holida… Dec 2, 2024 43m
7. 7 Holiday Pajama Party Get cozy for the holiday pajama party! Host Jesse Palmer tasks the bakers with making footie pajama macarons in the preheat. Then, it's time to decorate the tree as the bakers tea… Dec 9, 2024 85m
8. 8 Gingerbread House Party In the season finale, host Jesse Palmer is throwing a gingerbread house party with all the trimmings! In the preheat, the bakers create faux candy desserts, traditional candy deco… Dec 16, 2024 85m

Season 12 2025 · 8 eps

1. 1 Welcome to the Holiday Village Host Jesse Palmer welcomes 12 amazing bakers to the gorgeous holiday village, where the bakers are divided into the Nice Team and the Naughty Team. In each bake, there will be a t… Nov 3, 2025 85m
2. 2 Holiday Cheer Host Jesse Palmer asks the Naughty Team to make holiday cocktail desserts and the Nice Team to make mocktail desserts using assigned libations like boozy Hot Buttered Rum or non-a… Nov 10, 2025 83m
3. 3 Crafting Holiday Magic Host Jesse Palmer asks the teams to create over-the-top holiday wreath desserts, and they cannot repeat desserts within their team. Also, there's only one challenge this time, and… Nov 17, 2025 43m
4. 4 Pies and Shine Host Jesse Palmer challenges the nine remaining bakers to make seasonal holiday pies with no repeated flavors among their own team. In a surprise bit of strategy, each team must s… Nov 24, 2025 43m
5. 5 Snowed In Sweets Host Jesse Palmer asks the remaining eight bakers to make desserts representing snow-day activities like cutting out snowflakes, sledding, or snowshoeing. Plus, since the holidays… Dec 1, 2025 43m
6. 6 Jingle Mingle For a Chrismukkah dessert platter challenge, host Jesse Palmer asks the remaining seven bakers to make decorated Christmas cookies, rugelach, and traditional Hanukkah sufganiyot. … Dec 8, 2025 43m
7. 7 Retro Christmas In the semifinals, the six remaining bakers are surprised to learn from host Jesse Palmer that there are no more teams, and they will be competing individually as they face a gaun… Dec 15, 2025 84m
8. 8 Naughty & Nice Christmas It's the finale, and three challenges await the five remaining bakers! For the preheat, host Jesse Palmer asks the bakers to create "naughty" elf desserts in flavors like black li… Dec 22, 2025 84m

Specials 2019 · 10 eps

1. 1 Extra Sweet: Pistachio Cherry Cookie Tower Nov 4, 2019
2. 2 Extra Sweet: Chocolate Bourbon Tart Nov 11, 2019
3. 3 Extra Sweet: Ginger Yule Cake Nov 18, 2019
4. 4 Extra Sweet: Chocolate Hazelnut Napoleon Nov 25, 2019
5. 5 Extra Sweet: Chocolate Cupcake Mosaic Dec 2, 2019
6. 6 Extra Sweet: Snickerdoodle Rum Igloo Cake Dec 9, 2019
7. 7 Extra Sweet: Toasted Coconut Gilded Macaron Dec 16, 2019
8. 8 Extra Sweet: Peppermint Vanilla Plaid cake Dec 23, 2019
9. 9 Sweet Secrets Dec 20, 2020
10. 10 Adults vs. Kids Kids Baking Championship "fan favorite" contestants (Jackson Fujimori from season 1 and Matthew Merrill and Jane Haviland from season 2) vs. the three Holiday Baking Championship … Dec 25, 2016 42m