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Sugar Showdown - Episode Guide

Season 1

Alien Cupcakes

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2015

Alien Cupcakes

The bakers first compete in a speedy elimination round with mayonnaise as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in an alien-themed cupcake showdown.

Baseball Donuts

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2015

Baseball Donuts

Three donut makers have to successfully incorporate mint in their elimination round dishes, in order to make it to the baseball-themed donut showdown.

Fall Fair Pies

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2015

Fall Fair Pies

In the elimination round, the bakers compete against time while using thyme. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a fall fair-themed pie showdown.

Beach Party Cakes

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2015

Beach Party Cakes

The baker who walks away with today's $10,000 prize will first have to conquer sour cherries in the elimination round and the beach party-themed cake showdown.

Cocktail Party Cupcakes

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2015

Cocktail Party Cupcakes

The two bakers who compete for $10,000 in a cocktail-party themed cupcake showdown must first take on balsamic vinegar in the elimination round.

St. Patrick's Day Donuts

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2015

St. Patrick's Day Donuts

Donut makers take on pineapple in their speedy elimination round before competing for the $10,000 prize in a St. Patrick's Day-themed donut showdown.

Garden Pies

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2015

Garden Pies

The bakers face nutmeg in the elimination round before taking on the garden-themed pie showdown.

Wedding Cakes

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Nov 19, 2015

Wedding Cakes

In order to go home with the $10,000 prize, the bakers must take on cheese curds in the elimination round and a wedding theme in the cake showdown.

Princess Cupcakes

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2015

Princess Cupcakes

Bakers take on figs in the elimination round and a princess theme in the $10,000 cupcake showdown.

Winter Wonderland Cakes

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Dec 10, 2015

Winter Wonderland Cakes

Bakers compete in a speedy elimination round with saffron as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a winter wonderland-themed cake showdown.

Barnyard Donuts

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2015

Barnyard Donuts

Before making it to the barnyard-themed donut showdown, three bakers first compete in the speedy elimination round with zucchini as their mystery ingredient.

Amusement Park Pies

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Dec 24, 2015

Amusement Park Pies

Bakers take on lavender in the elimination round, and an amusement park theme in the pie showdown.

Rock and Roll Cupcakes

Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Dec 31, 2015

Rock and Roll Cupcakes

Bakers tackle grapefruit in the elimination round before competing for the $10,000 prize in a rock and roll-themed cupcake showdown.

Spring Cakes

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2016

Spring Cakes

Three bakers compete in an elimination round using beets, two make it to the spring-themed cake showdown, and one will walk away $10,000 richer.

Season 2

Viva Italia Donuts

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Sep 14, 2016

Viva Italia Donuts

Bakers compete in a speedy elimination round using basil as their mystery ingredient; remaining two compete for $10,000 in a Viva Italia-themed donut showdown.

Breakfast in Bed Cakes

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Sep 21, 2016

Breakfast in Bed Cakes

Couples compete in a speedy elimination round using grapefruit as the mystery ingredient; the remaining two teams compete for $10,000 in a breakfast in bed-themed cake showdown.

Chinese New Year Pies

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2016

Chinese New Year Pies

Three bakers compete in a speedy elimination round with Chinese five spice as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a Chinese New Year-themed pie showdown.

Kids Hide-and-Seek Cupcakes

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2016

Kids Hide-and-Seek Cupcakes

Talented kid bakers compete in a speedy elimination round with pink peppercorns as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a special hide-and-seek-themed kids cupcake showdown.

Harvest Donuts

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2016

Harvest Donuts

Three bakers compete in a speedy elimination round using cranberries. Then, the two finalists compete for $10,000 in a harvest-themed donut showdown.

Into the Woods Cakes

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2016

Into the Woods Cakes

Three bakers compete in a speedy elimination round using maple syrup as their mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in an into the woods-themed cake showdown.

It's a Small World Pies

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2016

It's a Small World Pies

Bakers compete in a speedy elimination round with mini marshmallows as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a pie showdown themed around "It's a Small World."

Picnic Cupcakes

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2016

Picnic Cupcakes

Following an elimination round with lemonade as the mystery ingredient, the two finalists compete for $10,000 in a picnic-themed cupcake showdown.

Backyard Barbecue Donuts

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2016

Backyard Barbecue Donuts

Bakers from Maui, Hawaii, Athens, Georgia and Omaha, Nebraska compete in a speedy elimination round with Beer as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a Back Yard BBQ-themed donut Showdown. With judges Jamika Pessoa, Zane Caplansky and Elizabeth Faulkner.

Tropical Island Cakes

Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2016

Tropical Island Cakes

Three bakers battle in a speedy elimination round using coconut rum as their mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a tropical island-themed cake showdown.

Tailgate Pies

Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2016

Tailgate Pies

Three bakers must use peanuts in the elimination round in order to make it to the $10,000 tailgate-themed pie showdown.

Holiday Stocking Stuffer Donuts

Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2016

Holiday Stocking Stuffer Donuts

Holiday bakers compete in an elimination round where they must incorporate a gingerbread house into their donuts. The two most successful donutmakers will compete in a stocking stuffers-themed showdown. The winner takes home $10,000 and advances to the Holiday Championship Finale.

Holiday Winter Wonderland Pies

Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2016

Holiday Winter Wonderland Pies

Holiday bakers compete in a speedy elimination round with hot chocolate as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 and a spot in the Holiday Championship Finale, in a winter wonderland-themed pie showdown.

Holiday Toyshop Cupcakes

Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2016

Holiday Toyshop Cupcakes

There's one more spot in the Holiday Championship Finale, and in order to get there, bakers first must get through the elimination round using candy canes in their cupcakes. The final two compete in a toy shop-themed cupcake showdown for $10,000.

Holiday Finale: Night Before Christmas Cakes

Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2016

Holiday Finale: Night Before Christmas Cakes

The best holiday bakers of donuts, pies and cupcakes compete in the Holiday Championship Finale, first using eggnog in the elimination round. The last two standing compete for a total of $20,000 and the title of Holiday Champion in a night before Christmas-themed cake showdown.

Pet Shop Cupcakes

Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Dec 27, 2016

Pet Shop Cupcakes

 Bakers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Atlanta, Georgia and Buffalo, New York     compete in a speedy elimination round with Sesame Seeds as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a Pet Shop-themed cupcake Showdown.

Wake Up Call Donuts

Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2017

Wake Up Call Donuts

Bakers from Maui, Hawaii, Athens, Georgia and Omaha, Nebraska compete in a speedy elimination round with Beer as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a Back Yard BBQ-themed donut Showdown. With judges Jamika Pessoa, Zane Caplansky and Elizabeth Faulkner.

Kids Chocolate Factory Cakes

Episode: 2x18 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2017

Kids Chocolate Factory Cakes

Three kid bakers compete in a speedy elimination round using fudge as the mystery ingredient. Then, the last two standing compete for $10,000 in a chocolate factory-theme cake showdown.

Playground Pies

Episode: 2x19 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2017

Playground Pies

 Bakers from Heber City, Utah, Oakville, Connecticut and Brooklyn, New York compete in a speedy elimination round with Ants-on-a-Log as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a Playground-themed pie Showdown.

Love Cupcakes

Episode: 2x20 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2017

Love Cupcakes

Bakers from Fort Worth, Texas, Miami, Florida and Chicago, Illinois compete in a speedy elimination round with Cinnamon Hearts as the mystery ingredient. The last two standing compete for $10,000 in a Love-themed cupcake Showdown. With judges Maggie McKeown, Eddie Jackson, Laura Vitale.

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