The BEST episodes of Halloween Wars season 16
Every episode of Halloween Wars season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Halloween Wars season 16!
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.
#1 - Back from the Dead: Halloween All Stars
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/2026
Host Jonathan Bennett welcomes eight returning all-star teams of pumpkin carvers, cake artists and sugar masters to battle in head-to-head challenges. The losing teams face a brutal do-or-die showdown, and judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller decide which teams survive.
#2 - Back from the Dead: Things That Go Buzz in the Night
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/2026
Host 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 candy twist rattles the competition, judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller execute a shocking elimination.
#3 - Back from the Dead: Misfit Monsters
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/2026
Host 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.
#4 - Back from the Dead: Storybook Nightmares
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/2026
Twisted bedtime stories come to life as host Jonathan Bennett asks the five remaining teams to create terrifying moving showpieces inspired by classic tales. But after one ambitious build falls short, the competition takes a stunning turn. Judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller decide which team's story has come to an end.
#5 - Back from the Dead: Nightmare Pet Shop
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/2026
Monstrous pets take over as host Jonathan Bennett challenges the teams to create haunted pet shop showpieces and pumpkin-infused desserts. But after a surprise carving battle puts the teams to the test, the artists deliver some of their most impressive work yet for judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller.