Food Network October 2026: SWEET DECEIT Premiere, Halloween Finales

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HALLOWEEN WARS and HALLOWEEN BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP conclude with $30,000 and $25,000 prizes respectively.

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Food Network's October 2026 schedule includes a new baking game show, the season finales of two Halloween competition series, and a new season of a talk-and-cook series with Ina Garten . Highlights include the premiere of SWEET DECEIT hosted by Josh Peck , plus the championship rounds of HALLOWEEN WARS and HALLOWEEN BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP.

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On Saturday, October 3rd at 12pm, Be My Guest with Ina Garten returns with all new episodes and guests joining Ina Garten at the barn starting with award-winning pastry chef and founder of Milk Bar, Christina Tosi. Then, the premiere of all-new baking game show Sweet Deceit airs Monday, October 5th at 10pm, where host Josh Peck challenges teams of three to find hyperrealistic sweets created by world class cake artists hidden in plain sight among everyday objects. Escalating in difficulty round by round, the teams work together to determine what is cake and prove it with their teeth by biting into their best guess.

On Sunday, October 25th at 9pm, the season finale of Halloween Wars airs, where host Jonathan Bennett challenges the teams to create carnival showpieces, interactive games, and elevated treats that bring a nightmare carnival to life. With everything on the line, the artists deliver their most ambitious work of the season for judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller in a battle for the championship and the grand prize of $30,000.

Next, in the season finale of Halloween Baking Championship on Monday, October 26th at 9pm, host John Henson leads the bakers into the dark night of the finale, where they are challenged to create scary sarcophagus desserts and ossuary cakes for judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young who will select the winner of $25,000 and the coveted title of Halloween Baking Champion. Also premiering in October are new episodes of Bobby Flay 's The Line, Bobby's Triple Threat and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Premiering Saturday, October 3rd at 12pm – SEASON PREMIERE – 'Christina Tosi': Christina Tosi, the incredibly creative, award-winning pastry chef and founder of the fabulous Milk Bar dessert empire, is joining Ina Garten for a perfect day of cooking and conversation at the barn. Christina loves to snack, so Ina is making her Smoked Salmon Tartines with Gravlax Sauce to eat while they share incredible stories, from life changing career decisions, rising up through the pastry chef ranks to dessert revelations. Then it's a Tosi kitchen takeover when she shares the secrets to assembling Milk Bar's legendary Birthday Cake.

Premiering Saturday, October 10th at 12pm – 'Jeffrey Garten': Ina Garten is keeping things close to home because Jeffrey Garten is her special guest. Jeffrey loves everything Ina makes especially her Easy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, so it will be the perfect lunch to fortify Jeffrey before he is in the interview hot seat when they share headlines and highlights from 6 decades together. Nothing is off limits, from love at first sight chance encounters, remembering their long-distance relationship challenges and there's even a Spy career exposé! Then Ina transforms Jeffrey, a true kitchen novice into a short order chef extraordinaire teaching him how to make a Challah French Toast with Seriously Crispy Bacon, a diner classic with the volume turned up.

Premiering Saturday, October 17th at 12pm – 'Yotam Ottolenghi': World famous chef, cookbook writer and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi is joining Ina Garten for a fun filled day at the barn. Ina is welcoming him with classic Barefoot Coconut Cupcakes before sitting down for a memorable conversation. He's sharing stories from his stellar career, digging deep into his deli success and revealing the secrets to his revolutionary and groundbreaking recipes. Then it's a cooking lesson for Ina when Yotam takes over in the kitchen showing her how to make Traybake Chicken with Caesar Salad, in a unique Ottolenghi take on the classic recipe.

Premiering Saturday, October 24th at 12pm – 'Dan Barber': Dan Barber, the incredible farm to table trailblazer and award-winning chef of two Michelin star restaurant Blue Hill at Stone Barns and one Michelin star Family Meal at Blue Hill in NYC is joining Ina Garten for a day of cooking and conversation at the barn. They are talking career catering coincidences, high pressure hospitality and redefining restaurant reviews. Then Blue Hill at Stone Barns is coming to Ina's barn when Dan shares his delicious recipe Miso Crusted Squash.

Viewers can stay updated on Be My Guest by visiting FoodNetwork.com to go behind the scenes with Ina, check out her fan-favorite recipes, get her best entertaining tips and more. Fans can also follow #BeMyGuest for highlights and recipes from the show.

Premiering Tuesday, October 6th at 9pm – 'Spike Mendelsohn: Good Stuff Eatery': Chef Spike Mendelsohn brings a secret weapon with him to help school Bobby Flay 's home team chefs Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins , and Claudette Zepeda in a burger bash.

Premiering Tuesday, October 13th at 9pm – 'Leia Gaccione: The Saint Clair': Bobby Flay 's protege Leia Gaccione surprises her former boss and his home team chefs Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins , and Claudette Zepeda in an epic brunch battle.

Premiering Tuesday, October 20th at 9pm – 'Byron Gomez: Bruto': Bobby Flay 's home team chefs Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins , and Claudette Zepeda are feeling out of their element when they're challenged by Byron Gomez to an unfamiliar cuisine: Costa Rican!

Premiering Tuesday, October 27th at 9pm – 'Jonathon Sawyer: Kindling': A familiar face is coming for Bobby Flay and his home team chefs Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins , and Claudette Zepeda! Jonathon Sawyer is back with a vengeance in a steakhouse showdown.

Viewers can go behind the scenes of The Line with Bobby's home team, learn what restaurant slang really means, and tour the kitchen with Antonia. Fans can follow all the action on social using #TheLine.

Premiering Tuesday, October 6th at 8pm – 'Titans vs Yia Vang': Hmong American chef Yia Vang brings his unique flavors and Minnesota ingredients to defeat Bobby Flay 's Titans. Global restaurateur Michael Mina determines the winner.

Premiering Tuesday, October 13th at 8pm – 'Titans vs Angelo Sosa': A virtuoso of eclectic global flavors, Chef Angelo Sosa, is bringing his worldly knowledge to take on Bobby Flay 's Titans in the Triple Threat kitchen. Michelin-star chef Michael White judges.

Premiering Tuesday, October 20th at 8pm – 'Titans vs Sara Bradley': Chopped grand champion Chef Sara Bradley is ready to bring her Jewish, Southern, and Appalachian flavors to defeat Bobby Flay 's Titans. New York Times food columnist Melissa Clark doles out the critiques.

Premiering Tuesday, October 27th at 8pm – 'Titans vs Emme Ribeiro Collins': The Titans face off against rising star Chef Emme Ribeiro Collins, whose Afro-Brazilian cuisine took down Bobby Flay himself -- but can it conquer his Titans? Culinary pioneer Chef Susan Feniger judges.

Viewers can follow along using #BobbysTripleThreat and catch the Titans, Ayesha Nurdjaja, Brooke Williamson and Michael Voltaggio sharing their kitchen expertise alongside key tips and recipes.

Premiering Friday, October 2nd at 9pm – 'Triple D Nation: Burgers, Breakfast and Barbecue': This trip, Guy Fieri 's checkin' in with the-bomb breakfast, BBQ, and burger joints! In Austin, Texas, the barbecue is still bangin' at this hip-hop sandwich shop, slingin' their spin on banh mi and a chicken-brisket mashup. Then, a family-run Triple-D OG north of Chicago shows no signs of slowing down, stackin' a serious smash burger and outrageous ice cream pie. Plus, a New Orleans neighborhood staple is keepin' the first meal of the day delicious, plating out-of-bounds bananas foster French toast and a craveable crab omelet.

Premiering Friday, October 9th at 9pm – 'Triple D Nation: Chippin', Dippin' and Smokin'': This trip, Guy Fieri 's checkin' in with some favorites firin' up fresh takes! An Austin, Texas, café is busier than ever, plating a prime-time pork chop and finger-lickin' fish and chips. Then, a deli outside Reno, Nev., is still slingin' their signature sammies, like an outrageous oven-roasted tri-tip dip and top-notch tempura chicken. Plus, a barbecue joint in New Orleans is puttin' out even more mouthwatering munchies, pairing the-bomb brisket and burnt ends with a peanut butter sweet treat!

Premiering Friday, October 16th at 9pm – 'Triple D Nation: Beef It Up': This trip, Guy Fieri 's headed back to some top spots for more outrageous eats! First up, an Austin, Texas, institution is as popular as ever, scratch-making hearty garden enchiladas and the-bomb beef queso. In Reno, Nev., a family-run BBQ joint is still smokin', puttin' out mouthwatering meatloaf and prime-time pork sparerib sandwiches. Plus, a New Orleans landmark has expanded, plating out-of-bounds eggplant stacked with seafood and killer catfish with crawfish mac!

Premiering Friday, October 30th at 9pm – 'Triple D Nation: Fried, Spiced, and Iced': This trip, Guy Fieri 's checking back with some of the hottest and coolest in Flavortown! A rockin' Reno, Nev., pizzeria is firing up even more faves, like next-level polenta and meatballs and the-bomb BLT. Then, a Cleveland two-for-one spot is going strong, puttin' their spin on Spam musubi and craveable cornbread-and-honey ice cream. Plus, lights-out Latin in Colorado Springs has upgraded from the truck to a brick-and-mortar, cookin' killer kimchi quesadillas and funkalicious chimi shrimp tacos.

Online, viewers can go behind-the-scenes with Guy, check out full recipes and scan the best diners, drive-ins and dives across the country using #DDD.

Premiering Monday, October 5th at 9pm – 'Who's Ruining Your Ruin?': Every baker's life is on the line today in a single challenge. Host John Henson asks the bakers to create a dessert that resembles an assigned classic ruin and represents the monster who haunts it, such as crumbling castle and vampire, old amphitheater and zombie actor, or Stonehenge and demon druids. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young pick the winner to receive $1,000, and one baker goes home.

Premiering Monday, October 12th at 9pm – 'Doll Trouble': No one is safe! Host John Henson challenges the remaining six bakers to face off in head-to-head matchups to create demon doll desserts, either Paris-Brest, baked cheesecake, or Swiss roll. Bakers with the same type of dessert face off, and the winner of each matchup is safe. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young pick the overall challenge winner to receive $1,000, and the least successful baker is eliminated.

Premiering Monday, October 19th at 9pm – 'Masters of the Macabre': In the semifinal haunted heat, host John Henson asks the bakers to create macabre oil painting desserts inspired by creepy masterpieces depicting subjects like drooling hounds of hell, a screaming banshee, and a ghost child. Then, the bottom three bakers take on witchy desserts with edible candles to keep their flame alive in the competition. Judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young send the least successful baker home.

Premiering Monday, October 26th at 9pm – 'Ancient Rites (That Feel So Wrong)' – SEASON FINALE: Host John Henson leads the bakers into the dark night of the finale! First stop at the Museum of Unnatural History is the A

_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Food-Network-October-2026-Highlights-SWEET-DECEIT-HALLOWEEN-WARS-Finales-20260924)._