Season 8

01 Weird Al Yankovic Episode 17th April 2013 It's going to get a little weird in the Cupcake Wars kitchen when four competitors try to bake their way to an exclusive book release party for iconic comedian, and guest judge, "Weird Al" Yankovic. 02 Fan Favorites Episode 214th April 2013 Four all-star bakers, handpicked by the fans, will compete for the chance to serve their cupcakes at a celebrity packed charity gala hosted by guest judge, 'N Sync's Lance Bass. 03 People's Choice Awards Episode 321st April 2013 The viewers will be choosing the ingredients for this special episode of Cupcake Wars, where four bakers compete for the opportunity to be front and center at a celebrity packed VIP party for The People's Choice Awards. The People's Choice Awards president, Fred Nelson, serves as guest judge. 04 Tiffani Thiessen's Birthday Bash Episode 428th April 2013 Tiffani Thiessen acts as guest judge when four returning bakers compete to have their cupcakes served at her birthday party. 05 South Beach Wine and Food Festival Episode 55th May 2013 Cupcakes for the South Beach Wine and Food Festival in Miami are prepared by four returning bakers. Jeff Mauro, host of "Sandwich King," is the guest judge. 06 Ace of Cupcakes Episode 612th May 2013 Cupcakes with a poker theme are created for the chance to have them served at a Hollywood party. Mimi Rogers is the guest judge. 07 Cosmic Cupcakes Episode 719th May 2013 Four bakers create, out of this world, confections for a black-tie gala to celebrate the space shuttle Endeavour's arrival in Los Angeles. 08 The Harlem Globetrotters Episode 826th May 2013 Four bakers bake-off to have their cupcakes served at a Harlem Globetrotters fan event. 09 Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer Episode 109th June 2013 Vegan bakers battle it out to serve their cupcakes at an event for the charity, "Cancer Schmancer", which was founded by guest judge Fran Drescher. 10 Comedy Cupcakes Episode 1116th June 2013 The contestants have to bring the funny to compete for a chance to be front and center at a party for Variety magazine's Power of Comedy. 11 Cupcakes 'R' Us Episode 1223rd June 2013 Four bakers free their inner child to serve their cupcakes at a black-tie awards gala held during the "Chicago Toy & Game Fair". 12 Taylor Dayne's 80s Party Episode 1330th June 2013 The bakers battle it out for the chance to serve their cupcakes at a kid's birthday party for 80s pop music icon, and guest judge, Taylor Dayne. 13 Blue Man Group Episode 147th July 2013 The bakers battle for the chance to have their cupcakes featured at a Las Vegas party for the Blue Man Group. Phil Stanton, creator of the Blue Man Group, serves as the guest judge.