Eight of the country's best backyard smokers and pitmasters vie for the title of American Barbecue Champion in a fierce but friendly faceoff.
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Kevin Bludso
Self - Judge
Melissa Cookston
Self - Judge
Michelle Buteau
Self — Host
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8 episodes • 2020Avg: 6.5
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbecue in the Blood | Sep 18, 2020 | 7.5 |
| 2 | Red, White and Barbecue | Sep 18, 2020 | 6.0 |
| 3 | Don’t Need Teeth to Eat This Beef | Sep 18, 2020 | 6.0 |
| 4 | Tournament of Sandwiches | Sep 18, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Raccoon, Iguana and Hare — Oh My! | Sep 18, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Cooking It Old School | Sep 18, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Barbecue Around the World | Sep 18, 2020 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The. Whole. Hog. | Sep 18, 2020 | 0.0 |
8 episodes • 2023Avg: 6.9Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fire Within | May 26, 2023 | 7.0 |
| 2 | Saucy and Spicy | May 26, 2023 | 6.0 |
| 3 | Land, Sea & Fire | May 26, 2023 | 7.0 |
| 4 | Breakfast Showdown | May 26, 2023 | 7.0 |
| 5 | BBQ Trash or Treasure? | May 26, 2023 | 7.0 |
| 6 | A Festive Feast | May 26, 2023 | 7.0 |
| 7 | Don't Bring a Skewer, To A Swordfight | May 26, 2023 | 7.0 |
| 8 | The Piggy Bank | May 26, 2023 | 7.0 |
8 episodes • 2024
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bad to the Bone | Jul 4, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Brew and ‘Cue | Jul 4, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Trench Is Back | Jul 4, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Friday Night Bites | Jul 4, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Slow Fast Food | Jul 4, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Brisket Battle | Jul 4, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Go Pig or Go Home | Jul 4, 2024 | 0.0 |
| 8 | The Final Stand | Jul 4, 2024 | 0.0 |
