Barbecue Showdown Episode Rating Graph
Sep 2020 - present
Sep 2020 - present
7.3
Browse episode ratings trends for Barbecue Showdown. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Barbecue Showdown's 24 episodes.
S3 Ep7
7.9
4th Jul 2024
Chef and acclaimed author Kwame Onwuachi joins the judges for a Sunday supper that showcases each pitmaster's family traditions.
S3 Ep5
7.7
4th Jul 2024
Chef Matty Matheson ("The Bear") encourages the pitmasters to turn down the heat and whip up an original fast-food recipe using slow-cooking techniques.
S2 Ep7
7.6
26th May 2023
Semifinalists tackle a new test in close quarters, sharing one dome to suspend their dishes over open fire as they attempt Brazilian-style churrasco.
S3 Ep3
7.5
4th Jul 2024
The competition heats up as the Trench returns for a twist-filled challenge celebrating flavors from around the world.
S2 Ep8
7.5
26th May 2023
The 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.
S3 Ep4
7.5
4th Jul 2024
Facing elimination, two pitmasters duel it out in a fiery fish cook-off. Afterward, the remaining contestants gear up to satisfy hungry tailgaters.
S1 Ep3
7.5
18th Sep 2020
Time to celebrate the greatest invention in the history of food: ribs! The cooks tackle pork and beef ribs — one with a dry rub, one with a wet sauce.
S3 Ep8
7.1
4th Jul 2024
The finalists craft dream menus for their very own barbecue joints in a head-to-head battle to claim the coveted grand prize and title.
S3 Ep6
7.2
4th Jul 2024
In their toughest challenge to date, the final four attempt to out-smoke their fellow competitors in an epic beef brisket showdown.
S2 Ep1
7.2
26th May 2023
The 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.
S2 Ep4
7.2
26th May 2023
After a dramatic campfire breakfast cook-off, the competitors roll through a new challenge: barbecuing a stuffed roast with a delicious surprise inside.
S2 Ep2
7.2
26th May 2023
Things 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.
S1 Ep6
7.3
18th Sep 2020
Working in pairs, the barbecuers prepare popular proteins from the past, cooking mutton, goat and whole salmon on wooden platforms and over open pits.
S2 Ep6
7.3
26th May 2023
The competition gets personal as the barbecuers race to make family-style holiday feasts inspired by their own most delicious traditions.
S1 Ep1
7.4
18th Sep 2020
The competition kicks off with a smokin' staple: the barbecue combo plate. That's two mouthwatering meats and two succulent sides.
S1 Ep2
7.4
18th Sep 2020
The competitors make a feast for 50 first responders in a Fourth of July throwdown. Tri-tip, pork chops, cheeseburgers and more are on the menu.
S1 Ep3
7.5
18th Sep 2020
Time to celebrate the greatest invention in the history of food: ribs! The cooks tackle pork and beef ribs — one with a dry rub, one with a wet sauce.
S1 Ep4
7.4
18th Sep 2020
The smokers serve up a trio of sandwiches: savory chicken with crunchy slaw, tender and tangy pork, and five-layer stacks of beef and sausage.
S1 Ep5
7.4
18th Sep 2020
The pitmasters sink their teeth into some wild meats, delivering dishes like lizard stew, beaver tail crackling and pulled alligator.
S1 Ep6
7.3
18th Sep 2020
Working in pairs, the barbecuers prepare popular proteins from the past, cooking mutton, goat and whole salmon on wooden platforms and over open pits.
S1 Ep7
7.4
18th Sep 2020
Ingredients and equipment from Morocco, Argentina and Japan spice things up and force the contestants to cook outside their comfort zones.
S1 Ep8
7.3
18th Sep 2020
The final two tackle their biggest challenge yet: building their own pits and cooking a whole hog and brisket. It's gonna be a long night!
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The first episode of Barbecue Showdown aired on September 18, 2020.
The last episode of Barbecue Showdown aired on July 04, 2024.
There are 24 episodes of Barbecue Showdown.
There are 3 seasons of Barbecue Showdown.
Yes.
Barbecue Showdown is set to return for future episodes.