The BEST episodes of Buddy vs. Duff season 1

Every episode of Buddy vs. Duff season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Buddy vs. Duff season 1!

Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman compete in a series of bake-offs that test their dessert skills. The judges will crown one winner, putting an end to the greatest feud in baking history.

Last Updated: 5/9/2024Network: Food NetworkStatus: Continuing
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8.18
39 votes

#1 - Donuts and Magic

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/7/2019

Kicking things off in the bake-off challenge, pastry chefs Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman have to handle the morning rush at Los Angeles' iconic Randy's Donuts drive-thru. They prepare dozens of deep-fried delights that will satisfy not only Randy's discerning customers but also the expert judges. Then there's magic in the air for the cake-off challenge as Buddy and Duff create cakes for the legendary duo Penn and Teller. Baking, showmanship and dazzling illusions combine as they present their cakes on stage at the world's most famous magic club, The Magic Castle.

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7.95
41 votes

#2 - It's a Dog's Life

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/24/2019

Pastry chefs Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman put their skills to the test making pies that are delicious and beautiful enough to wow the judges. Buddy pays homage to his Old-World roots, while Duff follows his unique artistic impulses. For the cake-off, they're challenged to provide dog-themed cakes for Flip or Flop host Christina Anstead's dog-pampering party. Dogs, cakes and egos compete for center stage as Buddy and Duff struggle to outdo themselves and each other.

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7.86
64 votes

#3 - The Battle Begins

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/10/2019

Master pastry chefs Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman go head-to-head for the first time ever in a competition to determine the world's best baker. In the first of six bake-off challenges, Buddy and Duff must make their most beloved family recipes. In the cake-off, the chefs create car-inspired birthday cakes for celebrity gearhead Richard Rawlings. Things heat up quickly as this friendly competition becomes a serious battle of creativity, skill and reputation.

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7.84
38 votes

#4 - The Grand Finale

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/14/2019

For the finale, pastry chefs Buddy Valastro and Duff Goldman head to the Food Network Kitchen to create their most heartfelt and monumental creations yet -- chocolate desserts to conceal engagement rings for two surprise proposals. For the final cake-off, Buddy and Duff create jaw-dropping science- and space-themed cakes for Philadelphia's prestigious Franklin Institute. Street Science host Kevin Delaney presides over the wild festivities as Buddy and Duff lay it all on the line with their showstopping masterpieces.

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7.82
45 votes

#5 - Carnival and Bollywood

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/17/2019

After the first round the two bakers are exactly even. With tensions running high, they set out to make carnival treats before a Bollywood-themed cake off.

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7.71
38 votes

#6 - Wedding Wars

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/31/2019

The competition grows even more intense as Duff Goldman brings Buddy Valastro into his world of fine dining with a challenge to create elegant plated desserts. Tensions are high as the chefs face unforeseen technical difficulties and the ticking clock. In the cake-off, Buddy, the king of wedding cakes, challenges Duff to create a cake for celebrity event planner Slomique Hawrylo's bridal fitting event. As the chefs balance pleasing their customers and creating inspired works of art, they do whatever it takes to come out on top.

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