Cupcake Wars: Season 8
Season 8 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Cupcake Wars Season 7.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 8 Progress Shield
Weird Al Yankovic
Apr 7, 2013 · 60 min
It's going to get a little weird in the Cupcake Wars kitchen when four competitors try to bake their way to an exclusive book release party for iconic comedian, and guest judge, "W
Fan Favorites
Apr 14, 2013 · 60 min
Four all-star bakers, handpicked by the fans, will compete for the chance to serve their cupcakes at a celebrity packed charity gala hosted by guest judge, 'N Sync's Lance Bass.
People's Choice Awards
Apr 21, 2013 · 60 min
The viewers will be choosing the ingredients for this special episode of Cupcake Wars, where four bakers compete for the opportunity to be front and center at a celebrity packed VI
Tiffani Thiessen's Birthday Bash
Apr 28, 2013 · 60 min
Tiffani Thiessen acts as guest judge when four returning bakers compete to have their cupcakes served at her birthday party.
South Beach Wine and Food Festival
May 5, 2013 · 60 min
Cupcakes for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami are prepared by four returning bakers. Jeff Mauro, host of "Sandwich King," is the guest judge.
Ace of Cupcakes
May 12, 2013 · 60 min
Cupcakes with a poker theme are created for the chance to have them served at a Hollywood party. Mimi Rogers is the guest judge.
Cosmic Cupcakes
May 19, 2013 · 60 min
Four bakers create, out of this world, confections for a black-tie gala to celebrate the space shuttle Endeavour's arrival in Los Angeles.
The Harlem Globetrotters
May 26, 2013 · 60 min
Four bakers bake-off to have their cupcakes served at a Harlem Globetrotters fan event.
Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer
Jun 9, 2013 · 60 min
Vegan bakers battle it out to serve their cupcakes at an event for the charity, "Cancer Schmancer", which was founded by guest judge Fran Drescher.
Cupcakes 'R' Us
Jun 23, 2013 · 60 min
Four bakers free their inner child to serve their cupcakes at a black-tie awards gala held during the "Chicago Toy & Game Fair".
Taylor Dayne's 80s Party
Jun 30, 2013 · 60 min
The bakers battle it out for the chance to serve their cupcakes at a kid's birthday party for 80s pop music icon, and guest judge, Taylor Dayne.
Blue Man Group
Jul 7, 2013 · 60 min
The bakers battle for the chance to have their cupcakes featured at a Las Vegas party for the Blue Man Group. Phil Stanton, creator of the Blue Man Group, serves as the guest judge
Comedy Cupcakes
Dec 7, 2013 · 60 min
The contestants have to bring the funny to compete for a chance to be front and center at a party for Variety magazine's Power of Comedy.