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Barbecue Showdown
Eight of the country's best backyard smokers and pitmasters vie for the title of American Barbecue Champion in a fierce but friendly faceoff.
- Created by:
- Daniel Calin
- Cast:
- Kevin Bludso, Melissa Cookston, Michelle Buteau
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Network:
- Netflix
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 2
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 7.0The Fire Within
2023-05-26 · 45mThe contestants craft signature barbecue plates to show what they can make over an open flame, including one dish cooked al fresco in the all-new Trench.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 6.0Saucy and Spicy
2023-05-26 · 43mThings get spicy when the judges ask the cooks to take their pick from a pantry packed with peppers that range from friendly to face-melting.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.0Land, Sea & Fire
2023-05-26 · 43mThe pitmasters dig deep in the Trench to make a mouthwatering surf and turf menu, cooking their proteins both above and below ground.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.0Breakfast Showdown
2023-05-26 · 43mAfter a dramatic campfire breakfast cook-off, the competitors roll through a new challenge: barbecuing a stuffed roast with a delicious surprise inside.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.0BBQ Trash or Treasure?
2023-05-26 · 43mThe four fire tamers still in the game get creative to cook perfectly pulled meat and sides using an array of rickety, makeshift smoker rigs.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 7.0A Festive Feast
2023-05-26 · 42mThe competition gets personal as the barbecuers race to make family-style holiday feasts inspired by their own most delicious traditions.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.0Don't Bring a Skewer, To A Swordfight
2023-05-26 · 41mSemifinalists tackle a new test in close quarters, sharing one dome to suspend their dishes over open fire as they attempt Brazilian-style churrasco.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 7.0The Piggy Bank
2023-05-26 · 42mThe last two pitmasters standing go whole hog in this fiery finale, serving snout-to-tail spreads to determine who will go home a barbecue champion.
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Kevin Bludso
Self - Judge
Melissa Cookston
Self - Judge
Michelle Buteau
Self — Host