The WORST episodes of Zumbo's Just Desserts

Every episode of Zumbo's Just Desserts ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Zumbo's Just Desserts!

Australia’s very own Willy Wonka Adriano Zumbo and acclaimed British chef Rachel Khoo go in search of Australia’s sweetest home cooks. Amateur dessert makers from around the country will put their sweet baking skills to the test until the ultimate dessert king or queen is crowned.

Last Updated: 12/3/2024Network: SevenStatus: Ended

7.20

41 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/22/2016

Australia's most celebrated patissier Adriano Zumbo will put twelve of the country's most passionate dessert makers to the test on Zumbo's Just Desserts. They will be joined by Rachel Khoo.

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7.25

20 votes

#2 - Suspended in Time

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/25/2019

How does a dessert maker suspend time? Our contestants find creative solutions, from freezing one moment, to capturing a significant memory, and all in edible form.

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7.33

21 votes

#3 - Bring on the Bling

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2019

This is it! Our two finalists fight it out for the title and $100,000. Tasked with creating a show-stopping dessert, which oozes luxury and bling, everything is on the line.

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7.47

17 votes

#4 - An Enchanted Party

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/24/2019

Zumbo's invited guest judges, the 'Zumbinos', put our contestants through the ringer. Will their enchanted kids' party cakes, with hidden elements and whimsical flavours, impress?

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7.52

27 votes

#5 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/6/2016

For this Sweet Sensations task, they have to demonstrate their burning passion by creating a dessert inspired by fire. Who will capture the drama of fire and set the judges' worlds alight?

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7.65

31 votes

#6 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/23/2016

The Sweet Sensations task is all about 'Franken desserts', where contestants must take existing desserts and fuse them together to create a brand new creation.

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7.68

31 votes

#7 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/29/2016

The contestants must create the ultimate kids party cake. Adriano Zumbo and Rachel Khoo won't be the only judges; they've called in some tough critics - kids!

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7.68

19 votes

#8 - Sundae Dream

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/19/2019

The contestants must whip up the ultimate sundae dream. Could the youngest competitor watch her dessert dreams melt away?

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7.69

26 votes

#9 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/12/2016

Traditional Aussie treats get a modern makeover before a beach-inspired Zumbo Test that puts a fresh twist on the frozen Frosty Fruit.

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7.70

27 votes

#10 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/24/2016

Using chocolate, the remaining dessert makers must produce their most swoon-worthy creation. The two weakest will head straight to the Zumbo Test, where a truly monumental challenge awaits them.

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7.74

19 votes

#11 - Secret Garden

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2019

This is the last chance to win a place in the grand final. Our two remaining contestants must create a dessert reflective of a fresh, beautiful, dewy garden.

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7.80

15 votes

#12 - The Terrifying Tower

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/18/2019

In the next challenge, dessert makers must reach new heights with daring desserts.

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7.81

16 votes

#13 - Smoke and Mirrors

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2019

It’s a fight to the finish -- with smoke and mirrors -- as three hungry dessert makers compete for a golden ticket to the finals.

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7.83

23 votes

#14 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/5/2016

The remaining dessert makers must take their favourite Arnott's biscuit and turn it into an amazing new dessert. One dessert maker suffers an epic meltdown as the heat rises in the kitchen.

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7.86

21 votes

#15 - Make Some Magic!

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/17/2019

Inside the dessert factory is the man who can make magic happen, Adriano Zumbo. Ten new passionate dessert makers compete in spellbinding tasks to become the ultimate Zumbo champion.

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7.88

17 votes

#16 - Out of This World

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/20/2019

The competition blasts off with a challenge that requires the dessert makers to create an out of this world dessert.

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8.05

21 votes

#17 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/19/2016

A golden surprise is in store for the remaining contestants.

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8.06

18 votes

#18 - Fright Night

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2019

It's fright night! Our contestants must create terrifying yet tasty desserts. From edible skulls to bleeding apples, the creations will send chills up your spine.

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8.08

25 votes

#19 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/2016

The remaining dessert makers must tap into their natural talent. To make it to the end, they'll not only need to draw on everything they've learned but also trust their natural instincts.

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8.15

26 votes

#20 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/30/2016

The dessert makers must conjure up a creation that defies gravity in their toughest challenge yet. Who will pull off the impossible, and who will come crashing back down to earth?

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8.28

25 votes

#21 - Episode 11

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/20/2016

This episodes sweet sensations task has been seriously up-sized. They'll have to go big or go home.

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8.88

25 votes

#22 - Episode 12

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/27/2016

Who will be crowned the winner in the Grand Final tonight? The top two will need to call on every skill they've mastered in the competition, every lesson learnt to survive the Ultimate Zumbo Test.

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