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Best Episodes of Barbecue Showdown
Go Pig or Go Home
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.
Slow Fast Food
S3 Ep5
7.8
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.
Don't Bring a Skewer, To A Swordfight
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.
The Piggy Bank
S2 Ep8
7.6
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.
The Trench Is Back
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.
Don’t Need Teeth to Eat This Beef
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.
Brew and ‘Cue
S3 Ep2
7.5
4th Jul 2024
Legendary pitmaster Tuffy Stone joins the judging panel as the cooks prepare beer-infused dishes that hop with flavor.
Worst Episodes of Barbecue Showdown
Brisket Battle
S3 Ep6
7.1
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.
The Final Stand
S3 Ep8
7.2
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.
The Fire Within
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.
Cooking It Old School
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.
BBQ Trash or Treasure?
S2 Ep5
7.3
26th May 2023
The four fire tamers still in the game get creative to cook perfectly pulled meat and sides using an array of rickety, makeshift smoker rigs.
A Festive Feast
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.
The. Whole. Hog.
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!
Barbecue Showdown Episode Guide
Barbecue in the Blood
S1 Ep1
7.3
18th Sep 2020
The competition kicks off with a smokin' staple: the barbecue combo plate. That's two mouthwatering meats and two succulent sides.
Red, White and Barbecue
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.
Don’t Need Teeth to Eat This Beef
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.
Tournament of Sandwiches
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.
Raccoon, Iguana and Hare — Oh My!
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.
Cooking It Old School
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.
Barbecue Around the World
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.
The. Whole. Hog.
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!
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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The best rated episodes of Barbecue Showdown are:
Go Pig or Go Home S3E7 rated 7.9
Slow Fast Food S3E5 rated 7.8
Don't Bring a Skewer, To A Swordfight S2E7 rated 7.6
The Piggy Bank S2E8 rated 7.5
The Trench Is Back S3E3 rated 7.5
Don’t Need Teeth to Eat This Beef S1E3 rated 7.5
Brew and ‘Cue S3E2 rated 7.5
The lowest rated episodes of Barbecue Showdown are:
Brisket Battle S3E6 rated 7.1
The Final Stand S3E8 rated 7.2
The Fire Within S2E1 rated 7.2
Cooking It Old School S1E6 rated 7.3
BBQ Trash or Treasure? S2E5 rated 7.3
A Festive Feast S2E6 rated 7.3
The. Whole. Hog. S1E8 rated 7.3
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.
