Regional Champions Joe Pearce, Ken Wood and Carl Lewis are grilling to stay alive in the BBQ Pitmasters Semi Final round; they all know that only one will survive and have a chance to be crowned Kingsford BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion.
At the "Smokin' in the Square Festival" in Fla., three cooks show off their best spare ribs and pork butt for a chance to win the coveted title of Kingsford BBQ Pitmaster Grand Champion.
Andy King, Jeff Vanderlinde, and Scott Lane travel the nation to show the judges that you don't need to be from the south to know how to BBQ; they are all competing to win money and the title of "Kingsford BBQ Pitmaster Grand Champion."
At the Martinsville Speedway in southern Va., three couples, Rob and Amy Bagby, Jennifer and Tommy Duncan, and Tommy and Lisa Houston work to make the best BBQ and hope to find themselves with Dale Earnhardt Jr. in pit row.
Previous BBQ Pitmasters champions Mark West, Rod Gray and Corey Brinson battle it out in an all-star barbecue showdown at the Barnesville BBQ and Blues Festival.
Pitmasters Robbie Royal, Howie Kleinberg and Jack Waiboer head to the Bixby BBQ and Blues Festival in Okla. for their chance at becoming the BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion.
Three semi-final winners return one last time to battle it out for $50,000, a spot in the Kingsford Invitational, and the ultimate title of Kingsford BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion.
Deep in the heart of Texas, pitmasters Buzzie Hughes, Will Fleischman and Ernest Servantes compete to see who's got the best 'cue in Texas. The competition get heated the three teams compete for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Texas Champion.
The Peach State is known for having some of the best BBQ in the South. Bear Sloan, Danny Outlaw, and Dionn Lanton compete to see who can cook the best country-style ribs and pork picnic. Up for grabs is the title of BBQ Pitmasters Georgia Champion.
Pride is on the line for Rod Gray of Pellet Envy, Tim Grant of TrueBud BBQ and Stretch of Grinders BBQ. All three teams battle for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Kansas City Champion.
Zach Goodyear of Sauceman's BBQ, Debbie Holt of Clyde Cooper's Barbecue and Sam Jones of Skylight Inn BBQ Restaurant compete for BBQ Pitmasters North Carolina Champion.
Three Pitmasters compete at the Don't Be Cruel BBQ in Mississippi to see who has the best beef brisket and tri-tip; the Pitmasters' low-slow cooking skills are tested.
BBQ favorite, spare ribs; contestants face a prehistoric challenge.
Fowl Play
S2 E5
Four of America's top Pitmasters face off against the trifecta of fowl; there's $5000 at stake and an invitation into the finale for the largest prize in BBQ; $100,000 and the Kingsford Cup.
Bring Home the Bacon!
S2 E6
Whole hog on old-fashioned cinder block pits; someone will take home the money and be named BBQ Pitmaster Grand Champion.
Smokin' in Mesquite
S1 E1
Teams head to the Nevada desert for the Smokin' in Mesquite BBQ competition with $40,000 in cash and prizes at stake.
Decatur Jaycees Riverfest
S1 E3
Barbecue cooking skills, nerves and patience are tested during Alabama's state championship at the Decatur Riverfest.
Top teams compete in the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City, Mo.; Myron faces his biggest rival on the circuit; rookie Paul begs for help from a pro.
Nearly 500 professional and amateur barbecue teams compete for more than $40,000 in prizes at the American Royal Open in Kansas City, Mo.
Diamond State BBQ
S1 E6
The competition heats up as the temperature falls during the Diamond State BBQ Championship in Dover, Del.; Harry's former teammate, Gary, competes on his own; Tuffy does Myron a favor that might hurt his own chances.
The Big Pig Jig
S1 E7
Myron is on his home turf as he defends his title at the Big Pig Jig, the oldest barbecue event in Georgia; Tuffy faces a double challenge as he attempts his first whole hog on a new pit.
Johnny Trigg's Shootout
S1 E8
"Godfather of Ribs" Johnny Trigg challenges his closest friends and fiercest rivals to an all-ribs showdown in Texas; for the first time ever, the cooks watch the judges' reactions.