Episodes

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  A Tale of Three Bakers

  Season S.

  4

  Episode Ep.

  408

  Airdate:

  10/7/2023 8:00pm

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  In the season finale, the home bakers take on the most challenging and personal bake of the entire competition – telling their baking story through four delectable dessert chapters. Only one baker will have a storybook ending and walk away with the $50, 000 grand prize and the title of Great Chocolate Showdown Champion (#408).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 10/7/2023.  

  In the season finale, the home bakers take on the most challenging and personal bake of the entire competition – telling their baking story through four delectable dessert chapters. Only one baker will have a storybook ending and walk away with the $50, 000 grand prize and the title of Great Chocolate Showdown Champion (#408).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 10/7/2023.  

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  Sweet Suspensions

  Season S.

  4

  Episode Ep.

  407

  Airdate:

  09/30/2023 8:00pm

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  The final four home grow their chocolate and confectionary skills to create a delectable trifle terrarium. With one Elimination Challenge before the finale, the home bakers’ nerves are hanging by a thread, as they create a 3-tiered suspended cake (#407).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 9/30/2023.  

  The final four home grow their chocolate and confectionary skills to create a delectable trifle terrarium. With one Elimination Challenge before the finale, the home bakers’ nerves are hanging by a thread, as they create a 3-tiered suspended cake (#407).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 9/30/2023.  

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  Lights, Camera, Chocolate!

  Season S.

  4

  Episode Ep.

  406

  Airdate:

  09/16/2023 8:00pm

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  Order up! The remaining five bakers must rise to the occasion as they bake chocolate bread and use it to make a dessert deli sandwich. In the Elimination Challenges, the bakers took to the silver screen to create a red-carpet dessert inspired by an iconic film genre (#406).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 9/16/2023.  

  Order up! The remaining five bakers must rise to the occasion as they bake chocolate bread and use it to make a dessert deli sandwich. In the Elimination Challenges, the bakers took to the silver screen to create a red-carpet dessert inspired by an iconic film genre (#406).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 9/16/2023.  

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  World of Flavour

  Season S.

  4

  Episode Ep.

  405

  Airdate:

  09/2/2023 8:00pm

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  With the immunity off the table, the top six bakers pair up to build a magnificent meringue tower. After receiving a postcard from home, the bakers embark on a sweet journey and deliver a dessert showcasing an international ingredient (#405).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 9/2/2023. 

  With the immunity off the table, the top six bakers pair up to build a magnificent meringue tower. After receiving a postcard from home, the bakers embark on a sweet journey and deliver a dessert showcasing an international ingredient (#405).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 9/2/2023. 

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  Best Fruit Forward

  Season S.

  4

  Episode Ep.

  404

  Airdate:

  08/26/2023 8:00pm

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  The home bakers delve into fruit jellies and bejewel a chocolate sculpture in pate de fruits. The competition gets juicy in the Elimination Challenge, as the bakers create an appealing entremets that replicates a piece of fruit (#404).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 8/26/2023.  

   

  The home bakers delve into fruit jellies and bejewel a chocolate sculpture in pate de fruits. The competition gets juicy in the Elimination Challenge, as the bakers create an appealing entremets that replicates a piece of fruit (#404).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 8/26/2023.  

   

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  Pie Society

  Season S.

  4

  Episode Ep.

  403

  Airdate:

  08/19/2023 8:00pm

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  Eight home bakers must become pastry Picassos as they make pies with a decorative crust. The bakers flex their flavor muscles in the Elimination Challenge by creating a dessert that showcases one of the major taste sensations (#403).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 8/19/2023.  

  Eight home bakers must become pastry Picassos as they make pies with a decorative crust. The bakers flex their flavor muscles in the Elimination Challenge by creating a dessert that showcases one of the major taste sensations (#403).  Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 8/19/2023.  

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  Think Outside The Bar

  Season S.

  4

  Episode Ep.

  402

  Airdate:

  08/12/2023 8:00pm

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  The remaining nine bakers must think beyond the bar as they create a nougat-filled chocolate confection in a surprising shape as they vie for the coveted Golden Whisk. The bakers aim to please in the Elimination Challenge with a dessert that pairs chocolate with cheese (#402). Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 8/12/2023.

   

  The remaining nine bakers must think beyond the bar as they create a nougat-filled chocolate confection in a surprising shape as they vie for the coveted Golden Whisk. The bakers aim to please in the Elimination Challenge with a dessert that pairs chocolate with cheese (#402). Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 8/12/2023.

   

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  Let the Games Begin

  Season S.

  4

  Episode Ep.

  401

  Airdate:

  08/5/2023 8:00pm

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  SEASON PREMIERE - Ten home bakers enter the kitchen and strive to up their dessert game as they create a chocolate Tic Tac Toe board. In the Elimination Challenge, the bakers set a scrumptious scene by delivering a cake diorama (#4001). Original airdate 8/5/2023.

  Contact: Cyndee Ellefson, (818) 977-2566 / [email protected]

   

   

  SEASON PREMIERE - Ten home bakers enter the kitchen and strive to up their dessert game as they create a chocolate Tic Tac Toe board. In the Elimination Challenge, the bakers set a scrumptious scene by delivering a cake diorama (#4001). Original airdate 8/5/2023.

  Contact: Cyndee Ellefson, (818) 977-2566 / [email protected]

   

   

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  The Finale: Once Upon a Baker…

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  308

  Airdate:

  10/1/2022 8:00pm

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  WE HAVE A WINNER!!! - In this epic season finale, the home bakers take on the most demanding bake of the entire competition – telling their baking story through four delectable dessert chapters. Only one baker will have the happy ending of walking away with the $50,000 grand prize and the title of Great Chocolate Showdown Champion (#308). Original airdate 9/29/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or

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  WE HAVE A WINNER!!! - In this epic season finale, the home bakers take on the most demanding bake of the entire competition – telling their baking story through four delectable dessert chapters. Only one baker will have the happy ending of walking away with the $50,000 grand prize and the title of Great Chocolate Showdown Champion (#308). Original airdate 9/29/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  Haute Chocolate

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  307

  Airdate:

  09/24/2022 8:00pm

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  DESIGNER DESSERTS- The final four bakers are in for a big (and small!) surprise as they must master the daunting macaron and its larger cousin the macaronade! With the finale one challenge away, fashion becomes their passion as the bakers look to the runway for their dessert inspiration (307). Original Airdate 9/22/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

  DESIGNER DESSERTS- The final four bakers are in for a big (and small!) surprise as they must master the daunting macaron and its larger cousin the macaronade! With the finale one challenge away, fashion becomes their passion as the bakers look to the runway for their dessert inspiration (307). Original Airdate 9/22/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  Bakes in Full Bloom

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  306

  Airdate:

  09/17/2022 8:00pm

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  A DELICIOUS BOUQUET — In the Technique Test, the five remaining home bakers do the chocolate truffle shuffle and create a picture-perfect display made entirely out of chocolate. In the Elimination Challenge, the bakers get botanical and must present a dessert bursting with floral flavor (#306). Original airdate 9/15/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication...

  A DELICIOUS BOUQUET — In the Technique Test, the five remaining home bakers do the chocolate truffle shuffle and create a picture-perfect display made entirely out of chocolate. In the Elimination Challenge, the bakers get botanical and must present a dessert bursting with floral flavor (#306). Original airdate 9/15/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  Let's Par-tea!

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  305

  Airdate:

  09/10/2022 8:00pm

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  TEA TIME - With sweet safety off the table, the top six bakers must create a scrumptious illusion by mastering a gravity-defying cake. In the Elimination Challenge, the home bakers create desserts using a flavor of tea (#305). Original Airdate 9/8/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

  TEA TIME - With sweet safety off the table, the top six bakers must create a scrumptious illusion by mastering a gravity-defying cake. In the Elimination Challenge, the home bakers create desserts using a flavor of tea (#305). Original Airdate 9/8/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  A History in the Baking

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  304

  Airdate:

  09/3/2022 8:00pm

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  MANGIARE - Sweet safety is on the line for the seven remaining home bakers. Things get saucy in the Technique Test, as the bakers use their noodles to create a delicious, chocolate pasta. In the Elimination Challenge, the bakers take a sweet trip down memory lane and reimagine a dessert from their childhood (#304). Original airdate 9/1/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication...

  MANGIARE - Sweet safety is on the line for the seven remaining home bakers. Things get saucy in the Technique Test, as the bakers use their noodles to create a delicious, chocolate pasta. In the Elimination Challenge, the bakers take a sweet trip down memory lane and reimagine a dessert from their childhood (#304). Original airdate 9/1/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  Veggies for Dessert?

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  303

  Airdate:

  08/27/2022 8:00pm

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  VEGGIE DELIGHTS - Eight bakers vie for Golden Whisk immunity and seek to make the judges’ sweet dreams come true as they delve into the delightful world of candy. In the Elimination Challenge, the home bakers must prove that chocolate and vegetables can go together like two peas in a pod (#303). Original airdate 8/25/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication...

  VEGGIE DELIGHTS - Eight bakers vie for Golden Whisk immunity and seek to make the judges’ sweet dreams come true as they delve into the delightful world of candy. In the Elimination Challenge, the home bakers must prove that chocolate and vegetables can go together like two peas in a pod (#303). Original airdate 8/25/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  Mad About Choux

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  302

  Airdate:

  08/20/2022 8:00pm

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  CHOUX ON THIS – The remaining nine home bakers will play with pastry, as they master the art of choux. In the Elimination Challenge, the bakers must keep their cool and serve an epic ice cream sandwich (302). Original airdate 8/18/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

  CHOUX ON THIS – The remaining nine home bakers will play with pastry, as they master the art of choux. In the Elimination Challenge, the bakers must keep their cool and serve an epic ice cream sandwich (302). Original airdate 8/18/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  A Sweet Meet and Greet

  Season S.

  3

  Episode Ep.

  301

  Airdate:

  08/13/2022 8:00pm

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  SEASON PREMIERE – Ten home bakers enter the kitchen and put their spin on a chocolate carousel filled with decadent mini desserts. In the Elimination Challenge, the bakers give a sweet introduction to who they are with a dessert inspired by an item from the Cabinet of Curiosities (#301). Original airdate 8/11/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication...

  SEASON PREMIERE – Ten home bakers enter the kitchen and put their spin on a chocolate carousel filled with decadent mini desserts. In the Elimination Challenge, the bakers give a sweet introduction to who they are with a dessert inspired by an item from the Cabinet of Curiosities (#301). Original airdate 8/11/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required. 

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  The Finale: Good Things Come To Those Who Bake

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  108

  Airdate:

  03/19/2022 8:00pm

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  ONE WILL BE TOP BAKER – In this delightfully sweet ending to the series, the top three home bakers take on their toughest challenge yet - by creating an epic assortment of show-stopping confections to fill their dream Bake Shop window. One home baker will walk away with the grand prize of $50,000 (#108). Original airdate 3/19/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

  ONE WILL BE TOP BAKER – In this delightfully sweet ending to the series, the top three home bakers take on their toughest challenge yet - by creating an epic assortment of show-stopping confections to fill their dream Bake Shop window. One home baker will walk away with the grand prize of $50,000 (#108). Original airdate 3/19/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  Don't Be Afraid to Take Whisks

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  107

  Airdate:

  03/12/2022 8:00pm

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  STIR IT UP – As the finale approaches only four remain and a 3D chocolate molding Technique Test gives the bakers one last chance to impress the judges and secure their spot in the final 3. One baker is given the opportunity of a lifetime after they boldly re-imagine a chocolate bar (#107). Original airdate 3/12/2022.

  STIR IT UP – As the finale approaches only four remain and a 3D chocolate molding Technique Test gives the bakers one last chance to impress the judges and secure their spot in the final 3. One baker is given the opportunity of a lifetime after they boldly re-imagine a chocolate bar (#107). Original airdate 3/12/2022.

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  Life is What You Bake It

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  106

  Airdate:

  03/5/2022 8:00pm

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  BAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT – The stakes are higher than ever with only five bakers remaining and immunity is off the table for the rest of the competition (#106). Original airdate 3/5/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

  BAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT – The stakes are higher than ever with only five bakers remaining and immunity is off the table for the rest of the competition (#106). Original airdate 3/5/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  I Have A Confection to Make

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  105

  Airdate:

  02/26/2022 8:00pm

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  SHAKE YOUR BON BON – Six bakers try their hand at chocolate bon bon’s and attempt to stave off elimination with their best Spectacle cake (#105). Original airdate 2/26/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

  SHAKE YOUR BON BON – Six bakers try their hand at chocolate bon bon’s and attempt to stave off elimination with their best Spectacle cake (#105). Original airdate 2/26/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  Mirror, Mirror, on the Glaze

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  104

  Airdate:

  02/19/2022 8:00pm

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  TIME TO SHINE – The seven remaining contestants will learn to make a mirror glaze, for the elimination challenge has the bakers combining elements of sweet Georgia Browns with cheesecake, two will vie for immunity and one will be eliminated (#104). Original airdate 2/19/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

  TIME TO SHINE – The seven remaining contestants will learn to make a mirror glaze, for the elimination challenge has the bakers combining elements of sweet Georgia Browns with cheesecake, two will vie for immunity and one will be eliminated (#104). Original airdate 2/19/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  Chocolate Panning, Spice and Everything Nice

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  103

  Airdate:

  02/12/2022 8:00pm

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  PANNING FOR IMMUNITY – The eight home bakers get moving and shaking as they take on the ancient chocolate making technique of panning. The Chocolate Elimination Challenge gets a little spicy when the bakers are asked to infuse some fun flavors into their confections in order to stay in the Chocolate Showdown Kitchen (#103). Original airdate 2/12/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or...

  PANNING FOR IMMUNITY – The eight home bakers get moving and shaking as they take on the ancient chocolate making technique of panning. The Chocolate Elimination Challenge gets a little spicy when the bakers are asked to infuse some fun flavors into their confections in order to stay in the Chocolate Showdown Kitchen (#103). Original airdate 2/12/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  Choc Full of Impressions

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  102

  Airdate:

  02/5/2022 8:00pm

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  IMPRESS ME – Nine remaining home bakers use everyday items to make lasting chocolate impressions on the judges. Immunity is on the line for the bakers who are hoping for a fruitful outcome in the Chocolate Elimination Challenge. Original airdate 2/5/2022 (#102). Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

  IMPRESS ME – Nine remaining home bakers use everyday items to make lasting chocolate impressions on the judges. Immunity is on the line for the bakers who are hoping for a fruitful outcome in the Chocolate Elimination Challenge. Original airdate 2/5/2022 (#102). Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.

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  The World Needs S'More People Like You

  Season S.

  1

  Episode Ep.

  101

  Airdate:

  02/4/2022 9:00pm

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  SERIES PREMIERE – Ten home bakers embark on their first decadent chocolate Technique Test as they take on the art of tempering and create a dessert that represents their personality. In the Chocolate Elimination Challenge, they deliver s'more creativity when they reimagine a campfire classic for our panel of esteemed judges that includes renowned pastry chef and best-selling author, Anna Olson, award-winning cake designer, Cynthia Stroud and master chocolatier and pastry chef, Steven Hodge. Three contestants will be granted...

  SERIES PREMIERE – Ten home bakers embark on their first decadent chocolate Technique Test as they take on the art of tempering and create a dessert that represents their personality. In the Chocolate Elimination Challenge, they deliver s'more creativity when they reimagine a campfire classic for our panel of esteemed judges that includes renowned pastry chef and best-selling author, Anna Olson, award-winning cake designer, Cynthia Stroud and master chocolatier and pastry chef, Steven Hodge. Three contestants will be granted immunity while one baker will be sent home. (#101). Original airdate 1/29/2022. Every episode of GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN will be available to stream on The CW App and CWTV.com the day after broadcast for free and without a subscription, log-in or authentication required.