About this season
Follows the operations of Carlo's Bakery, a family-owned business in Hoboken, New Jersey owned and operated by siblings Buddy Valastro, Lisa Valastro, Maddalena Castano, Grace Faugno and Mary Sciarrone. The show focuses on how they make their cakes, and the interpersonal relationships among the various family members and other employees who work at the shop.
Episodes (24)
1. Momma's Day and More
Aired 1 August 2017 • 22 min
The bakery runs out of a key ingredient on a busy Mother's Day.
2. Farewell to Momma Mary
Aired 8 August 2017 • 22 min
The Valastro Family reflects on the life of Momma Mary and her legacy.
3. Buddha, Brandenburg, Big Air
Aired 15 August 2017 • 23 min
Mauro bakes a replica Brandenburg Gate cake for the German Embassy's party.
4. Steins, Stethoscopes and Studs
Aired 22 August 2017 • 22 min
The team makes a beer cake for a local Oktoberfest celebration.
5. Helicopters and Hypnosis
Aired 29 August 2017 • 23 min
The team creates a helicopter cake complete with spinning rotors.
6. Red, White and Chew
Aired 5 September 2017 • 22 min
Buddy makes a giant hot dog cake for the famous hot dog eating contest.
7. Snowman, Mentor and Model Mary
Aired 12 September 2017 • 22 min
Buddy works to make a life-size snowman cake for a group of pre-schoolers.
8. Hay Bales and a Health Scare
Aired 19 September 2017 • 23 min
A long-time customer wants a harvest-themed cake to kick off the fall.
9. High Kicks and Hockey Sticks
Aired 26 September 2017 • 23 min
Buddy tries his hand at a cake representing a Brazilian martial art.
10. Tall Orders and a Tight Fit
Aired 3 October 2017 • 23 min
It's a dumpling feast as Buddy makes a cake for a food tour company.
11. Taj Mahal and Prom Proposal
Aired 10 October 2017 • 22 min
An Indian couple wants a replica of the Taj Mahal for their wedding cake.
12. Gems, Geodes, Cake Boss Junior
Aired 17 October 2017 • 23 min
Buddy and the team rock a crystal cake for a gemstone gallery's party.
13. Creeps, Carvings and Coffins
Aired 24 October 2017 • 23 min
Buddy and the crew brave a haunted house for a consultation.
14. Classic Cars, Grace's Surprise
Aired 31 October 2017 • 23 min
Joe wants to surprise Grace for her birthday, but his gift could melt.
15. Lumberjacks and Giving Back
Aired 7 November 2017 • 23 min
Buddy builds a tree-inspired wedding cake for two lumberjacks.
16. Monkey Business
Aired 14 November 2017 • 23 min
Mary goes bananas with a special cake for the zoo.
17. Home Runs and Rabbit Holes
Aired 21 November 2017 • 22 min
Buddy includes every aspect of the book into an Alice in Wonderland cake.
18. Quinceaneras and Quarterbacks
Aired 28 November 2017 • 23 min
A mom and daughter want a traditional, yet modern, cake for a quinceanera.
19. Camels and Ostriches
Aired 5 December 2017 • 23 min
Buddy makes a cake for the Meadowlands Racetrack's camel and ostrich races.
20. Mummy Mia!
Aired 12 December 2017 • 23 min
Buddy and the crew create a cake resembling a mummy sarcophagus.
21. Soccer and Mary's Big Break
Aired 19 December 2017 • 22 min
Buddy and the crew make a cake for pro soccer team F.C. Internazionale.
22. Leather, Lace, Princess Cake
Aired 26 December 2017 • 22 min
Buddy makes a cake for an all-female motorcycle club.
23. Wintry Wonderland Wedding
Aired 2 January 2018 • 23 min
A winter wonderland wedding inspires Buddy to leave his comfort zone.
24. Seasons Greetings, Surprises
Aired 9 January 2018 • 23 min
The Valastros throw their annual party to give back to their community.