The WORST seasons of The Great American Baking Show

Every season of The Great American Baking Show ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst seasons of The Great American Baking Show!

Based on the hit UK series, “The Great British Bake Off,” the American version is hosted by Nia Vardalos & husband Ian Gomez, and is judged by Mary Berry & Johnny Iuzzini. The show premiered as “The Great Holiday Baking Show” but changed the name for its second season. It stars some of the nation’s best amateur bakers as they compete in a series of themed challenges and eliminations, all hoping to be crowned Baking Champion.

Last Updated: 10/31/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
Season 4
star
6.50
2 votes

#1 - Season 4

First Aired 12/7/2018

Joining as host this season, Spice Girl and television personality Emma Bunton, alongside returning host Anthony 'Spice' Adams, will present bakers with weekly challenges. Each week, James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Sherry Yard and baker and best-selling cookbook author Paul Hollywood will taste and judge decadent and delicious treats while sharing advice and commentary.

Season 1
star
6.75
4 votes

#2 - Season 1

First Aired 12/1/2015

Season 5
star
7.00
2 votes

#3 - Season 5

First Aired 12/13/2019

Anthony 'Spice' Adams and Emma Bunton (the Spice Girls' 'Baby Spice') return as co-hosts, and Paul Hollywood and Sherry Yard return as judges.

Season 3
star
7.00
1 votes

#4 - Season 3

First Aired 12/8/2017

Only the Season 3 Premiere episode aired. On 13 December 2017, ABC canceled the remainder of the season following a scandal (not relating to the show itself or to the season) breaking involving judge Johnny Iuzzini.

Season 2
star
8.75
4 votes

#5 - Season 2

First Aired 12/2/2016