The WORST episodes of Spring Baking Championship

#1 - Derby Day Celebrations

Season 10 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/15/2024

Host Jesse Palmer is off to the races to celebrate one of the most famous horse races of all time, the Kentucky Derby. He challenges the bakers to use the jockeys' colorful jerseys as inspiration for cocktail-flavored eclairs. Then, the bakers take a victory lap with judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller with carrot desserts that honor the real Derby stars -- the horses.

#2 - All About Family

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/2/2022

The remaining four bakers are part of the Spring Baking Championship family now, so host Molly Yeh delves into family history in the final challenges, requesting a cherished family recipe and an heirloom wedding cake. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman crown one baker the Spring Baking Champion and award the sweet $25,000 prize!

#3 - Molly's Mardi Gras

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/7/2022

Host Molly Yeh brings a taste of New Orleans to the farm with challenges inspired by Mardi Gras. The party starts as the competing bakers put their own spin on the classic king cake. Then, judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman ask them to step up their game with a fantastic Mardi Gras parade float.

#4 - Coffee and Tea with Molly

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/14/2022

Host Molly Yeh brings her love of coffee and tea to the competition with oversized stuffed coffee cookies in the preheat! Then, it's tea for two as the bakers must team up and work together to win over judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman with a delicious dessert platter.

#5 - Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/4/2022

Spring is the perfect time to get outside, and whether it's a baseball game or a potluck picnic, delicious food is never far away! Host Molly Yeh asks the bakers to make desserts that evoke outdoor spring traditions, and judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman decide which bakers have what it takes to knock the challenge out of the park.

#6 - Spring Bunnies and Chickens, Oh My!

Season 7 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/8/2021

Spring is the season of bunnies and chicks! Host Ali Khan challenges the bakers to contemplate the question of which came first, the chicken or the egg, as they create beautiful edible eggs with a surprise flavor and decorative spring chick. Then the bakers face Spring Baking Championship's first ever bread challenge as they try to impress judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman with their spectacular hot cross bunnies -- giant bread bunnies inspired by the traditional hot cross bun.

#7 - Spring Flower Fiesta

Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2021

Spring bursts into bloom as host Ali Khan challenges the bakers to use pressed and dried flowers in their party desserts. Then they get to pull out all the spring stops in a flower fantasy cake that features a flower flavor such as hibiscus, rose, jasmine and elderflower. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman choose the winner.

#8 - Spring Celebrations

Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/1/2021

The bakers celebrate the vibrant colors of spring as host Ali Khan challenges them to make colorful and spicy sweets for Holi, an ancient Hindu festival known as "the festival of spring." Then the competitors hope to impress judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman and have some fun with cheeky leprechauns as they use a spring green ingredient to create a leaping leprechaun dessert for St. Patrick's Day.

#9 - Cherry Blossom Bake-Off

Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/28/2022

Cherry blossom festivals are an iconic celebration of spring, so host Molly Yeh asks the bakers to take the beauty of the blooms and turn them into inspired cherry blossom desserts. Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman marvel at the beauty of the season and the beauty of the bakers' creations.

#10 - Birthday Blast

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/17/2015

#11 - Sweets and Second Chances

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/18/2022

Judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman surprise the competitors by giving an eliminated baker a sweet second chance. Host Molly Yeh challenges the bakers to make desserts that feature candy, and then it's back to the barn with cute baby farm animals.

#12 - Pretty as a Picture

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/11/2022

Host Molly Yeh tasks the remaining bakers with using a few of her farm favorites to make delightful breakfast treats that wake up the palates of judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman. Then, the bakers must make a cake that looks like a painting as they continue their journey to $25,000.

#13 - Earth Day: Inspired by Bugs!

Season 10 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/18/2024

Host Jesse Palmer wants to pay homage to planet Earth and all of its creatures, so he asks the bakers to create an elevated plated dessert inspired by an insect. Then, the bakers celebrate Earth Day with judges Duff Goldman, Kardea Brown and Nancy Fuller by making a baked Alaska that resembles different geographical locations and is filled with a globally inspired ice cream.

#14 - Moms Love Chocolate

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2016

This one's for you, mom! In the pre-heat, the four remaining bakers take inspiration from typical Mother's Day gifts for their stunning desserts. Then, in the main heat, the bakers take on the most classic Mother's Day gift of all -- chocolates.

#15 - Berry Naked

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/10/2016

Spring means it's time to get fruity, so for the pre-heat challenge, eight of America's best bakers undertake a shortcake makeover using any fruit but berries. Then, the main heat is berry, berry challenging as the bakers create berry naked cakes to stay in the competition.

#16 - Memorial Day Madness

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/24/2015

#17 - Bake the Rainbow

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2016

Spring showers bring May flowers ... and rainbows! In the pre-heat, the six remaining bakers must make yummy dippers and create a sweet fondue to fill the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Then, for the main heat, bakers must produce glorious rainbow desserts to stay in the game.

#18 - The Spring Cookie Classic

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/5/2021

Inspired by the famous Georgia Peach Ice Cream Sandwich, host Ali Khan challenges the bakers to invent their own spring delight featuring cookies, ice cream and fruit. Then they're assigned classic and beloved cookies to turn into a fabulous and tasty spring dessert for judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman.

#19 - Sweet and Tart

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/3/2015

Seven bakers remain to compete in back-to-back challenges that take sweet and tart to a whole new territory as they vie to make the best honey dessert, plus they have to create citrus treats using lemons and limes.

#20 - Spring Bounty

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/26/2015

The series begins with back-to-back challenges: flower-inspired cupcakes and upside-down cakes using fresh fruit.

#21 - Spring on the Farm

Season 7 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/22/2021

Eleven bakers begin the competition by making farm stand breakfast treats, and then they try to impress the judges with a cake and dessert tribute to happy, dancing cows; a look back at seasons past and sneak peeks of spring bakes to come.

#22 - Sweet-Toothed Farmer

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2016

Spring is high season down on the farm, so for the pre-heat, the five remaining bakers turn farm-fresh vegetables into delicious veggie desserts. In the main heat, the bakers pay homage to a traditional farmhouse breakfast with bacon and egg desserts.

#23 - Rainy Day Sweets

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/9/2017

#24 - Springtime Remodeling

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/26/2017

#25 - Great Outdoors

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/17/2016

The seven remaining bakers take on outdoor activities with a pre-heat ballpark snack dessert made from classic ballpark treats like popcorn and soft pretzels. For the main heat, it's time for grilling as the bakers attempt to create barbecue imposter desserts. Baby back rib brownies, anyone?