The American Baking Competition - Season 1

Season 1
Episodes

Pies and Tarts
In the series premiere, a baking firefighter battles his own fire in the kitchen and a Southern baker introduces judge Paul Hollywood to chocolate bacon.

Cookies
Tensions rise as one baker gets burned for deceiving the judges, one whips up a batch of treats so good they deem them "slap yo mama" cookies, and someone crumbles under the pressure.

Cakes
Creative juices begin to flow as the bakers face a "Surprise-Inside" cake challenge, and one baker may be overconfident when they mix soda pop and cake batter.

Breads
Bakers begin to sweat when they need to present their breads to one of the world's premiere bread bakers, Judge Paul Hollywood, and one baker hopes her red-hot candies will fire up the judges.

Desserts
Brian and Francine go to war over their shared refrigerator, and the bakers must stagger their start and end times during their technical challenge to produce the perfect dessert.

Patisserie
The contestants face a double elimination in a semi-final showdown, and Brian puts aside his competitive nature to help a fellow baker.

Finale
As the final three bakers compete in a winner-take-all battle for $250,000 and a cookbook contract, the pressure reaches an all-time high, leading one of them to break down. Also, the contestants also face their toughest challenges yet when they need to use peanuts in their Signature Bakes, as well as make 72 American flag-inspired miniature desserts for their Showstoppers.
Recently Updated Shows

Brilliant Minds
Inspired by the extraordinary life and work of world-famous author and physician Oliver Sacks, Brilliant Minds follows a revolutionary, larger-than-life neurologist and his team of interns as they explore the last great frontier - the human mind - while grappling with their own relationships and mental health.

The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show is daytime's newest destination for humor, heart, and connection, featuring three-time Grammy® Award winning singer/songwriter, mother and America's original idol, Kelly Clarkson. The Kelly Clarkson Show will present the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and people who are beacons of hope in their communities. Kelly will also connect with everyday people and everyday relatable issues. Her "weekday hang" will also include live performances, games and Kelly's unfiltered perspective on life, family, kids, relationships, marriage and the things that inspire her...

For All Mankind
Imagine a world where the global space race never ended. This thrilling "what if" take on history from Ronald D. Moore (Outlander, Battlestar Galactica) spotlights the high-stakes lives of NASA astronauts and their families.

