GCBS Episodes

Season 1, Episode 1: Cake Week

WED NOV 1 — The Great Canadian Baking Show welcomes 10 of the country’s most passionate bakers to the iconic white baking tent.

WED NOV 1 — The Great Canadian Baking Show welcomes 10 of the country’s most passionate bakers to the tent

Sneak Peek: Kicking off the Great Canadian Baking Show

7 years ago
Duration 1:44
The bakers have made it to the tent and they're ready to get right to it.

In the premiere episode, hosts Daniel Levy and Julia Chan welcome ten of the country's most passionate bakers to the first of many challenges in the iconic white baking tent. 

After sampling and deliberating, judges Rochelle Adonis and Bruno Feldeisen declare the Star Baker, and ask the first baker to leave the tent.

Airing Wednesday, November 1 at 8 p.m. on CBC TV and cbc.ca/watch.

SPOILERS BELOW! Scroll down to find out about who won this week's Star Baker and who went home.

Our first week's Star Baker displayed amazing technical prowess and creativity! Watch the video below to revisit this baker's successes.

Episode 1 Star Baker: Cake Week

7 years ago
Duration 1:36
Find out who's been awarded the title of Star Baker for Cake Week!

And we were sad to say goodbye to a baker whose enthusiasm and warmth will be missed!

Episode 1 Long Goodbye: Cake Week

7 years ago
Duration 1:17
This week we're sad to say goodbye to our first baker.