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The Best Episodes of The Great British Bake Off Season 8

Every episode of The Great British Bake Off Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Great British Bake Off Season 8!

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Britain's best amateur bakers compete in the iconic white tent - all united in their aim to prove their baking skills and impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Great British Bake Off Season 8 Episode 1 - Cake Week
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Cake Week

    S8:E1

    The new batch of bakers elevate a loaf cake, tackle a Technical with a twist and make bamboozling illusion cakes. Whose cake fakery will earn them the first Star Baker award?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Great British Bake Off Season 8 Episode 2 - Biscuit Week
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Biscuit Week

    S8:E2

    In biscuit week, the signature challenge sees the bakers making Viennese sandwich biscuits, before taking a nostalgic turn in the technical, as they recreate a retro minty family favourite. Finally, the bakers take on a dramatic showstopper blending comedy and tragedy, as they craft their own biscuit puppet theatres.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Great British Bake Off Season 8 Episode 3 - Bread Week
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Bread Week

    S8:E3

    In Bread Week, the bakers are challenged to make savoury buns and bread horns filled with delectable delights. In the Technical challenge, the bakers must follow along as Paul Hollywood demonstrates a recipe before them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Great British Bake Off Season 8 Episode 4 - Caramel Week
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Caramel Week

    S8:E4

    It's Caramel Week and the bakers make caramel biscuits and turn up the heat with showstopping mousse cakes. Who gets a taste of sweet success, and whose mousse cuts them loose?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Great British Bake Off Season 8 Episode 5 - Pastry Week
    6.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Pastry Week

    S8:E5

    It's Pastry Week and the bakers tackle a frangipane tart and Paris-Brest, complete with a freestanding podium. Who'll be put on a pedestal, and whose dreams will flake away?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Great British Bake Off Season 8 Episode 6 - Autumn Week
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #6 - Autumn Week

    S8:E6

    It's Autumn Week and the bakers make sweet autumn-inspired pies and transform veg into showstopping cakes. Who's got their eyes on the pies, and who'll be leaf-ing the tent?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Great British Bake Off Season 8 Episode 7 - Dessert Week
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Dessert Week

    S8:E7

    In Dessert Week, the bakers meringue-making skills are put to the test before they make their own attempts at Prue's twist on the classic British steamed suet pudding. The Showstopper Challenge sees the contestants putting their own mark on the beloved tiramisu.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Great British Bake Off Season 8 Episode 8 - 1970s Week
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - 1970s Week

    S8:E8

    It's a Bake Off first as the bakers get groovy for 1970s Week with towering profiteroles and a retro favourite. Whose gateau will steal the show and who'll make the semi-final?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Great British Bake Off Season 8 Episode 9 - Patisserie Week
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Patisserie Week

    S8:E9

    It's the semi-final and the bakers show off their patisserie prowess with breakfast pastries and a classic-but-theatrical Technical. Who'll make final-worthy fruit entremets?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Great British Bake Off Season 8 Episode 10 - The Final
    5.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Final

    S8:E10

    The finalists go all out with Signature scones, afternoon tea and tiered celebration cakes. Whose chance of winning has come and scone? And who'll be shedding tiers of joy?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Cake Week" is the best rated episode of "The Great British Bake Off" season 8. It scored 7/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/24/2024. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Biscuit Week".