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Celebrate Good Times, C'mon!

Episode number: 1

Overview: Ten pastry chefs begin vying for a chance to work alongside Buddy Valastro at his famous Hoboken, N.J., bakery in the series premiere. Their first task is to create elaborate celebration cakes that showcase their baking and decorating skills.

Do Not Pass ``Go''!

Episode number: 2

Overview: Things get heated in the kitchen when the hopefuls work in teams, creating Monopoly-theme cakes to mark the 75th anniversary of the board game.

T'is the Season to Be Jolly!

Episode number: 3

Overview: The gals battle the guys in a Christmas-theme bake-off for the American Cancer Society.

It's Dyn-o-mite!

Episode number: 4

Overview: A special-effects company needs an extreme cake to mark its 20th anniversary, so the hopefuls must incorporate special effects and pyrotechnics in their confections.

3-2-1 Blast Off!

Episode number: 5

Overview: The hopefuls are tasked with creating space-theme cakes for Buddy Jr.'s birthday party.

Here Comes the Bride!

Episode number: 6

Overview: The remaining hopefuls must create a dream wedding cake for a couple who are about to walk down the aisle.

Pedal to the Metal

Episode number: 7

Overview: Cakes inspired by cars are created after the hopefuls are taken for a test drive in a new vehicle.

The Big Finale!

Episode number: 8

Overview: The winner is crowned in the Season 1 finale. At stake is $50,000 and a job at Carlo's Bakery.