BBQ USA

2 seasons available

Michael Symon travels to BBQ competitions across the country to showcase elite competitors and BBQ talent as they battle for barbecue bragging rights and prizes.
The Royal Rumble of BBQ
S2 E1

Michael Symon is back and heading to the largest barbecue competition on Earth -- the American Royal World Series of Barbecue; over 500 BBQ pitmaster teams battle it out in two days for glory, bragging rights and a share of $85,000 in prize money.

A BBQ Slam Dunk
S2 E2

It's a fiery clash of flavors as Michael Symon heads to Elkton, Fla., for the seventh annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam; over 60 top pitmasters battle it out in six categories, including chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, but this time there's a twist.

Smokin' at the Crossroads
S2 E3

Michael Symon heads to Uvalde, Texas, for the 15th annual Briscoe Ranch BBQ Cook-off at the Crossroads, where top pitmasters from Texas and beyond vie for a tasty prize of $10,000.

Smokin' in the Sunshine State
S2 E4

Michael Symon dives into the BBQ extravaganza at the 12th annual Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay in Apalachicola, Fla.; nearly 50 teams from the Southeast vie for the ultimate BBQ glory; the Mystery Box throws a tasty challenge at the pitmasters.

Battle on the Bayou
S2 E5

Michael Symon heads to Breaux Bridge, La., for the Operation Smoke Sheaux, where over 60 teams compete for a share of the $10,000 payout; it's a battle featuring chicken, spare ribs and brisket, along with a gumbo cook-off.

Legends in Queens
S2 E6

Michael Symon meets the who's-who list of BBQ legends in the heart of Queens, New York, at the Pig Beach BBQ Benefit; thirty renowned pitmasters gather to compete, and Michael learns all their inspiring stories, techniques and signature creations.

A Salmon Showdown
S2 E7

The Pacific Northwest heats up as Michael Symon arrives at Washington's Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs, where over 30 pitmaster teams compete for a share of the $25,000 prize; teams compete to serve up the best ribs, chicken, brisket, pork and salmon.

Memphis Mayhem
S2 E8

Michael Symon assembles his dream team to take on over 150 teams at the most prestigious barbecue cook off: the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

Stick to Your Ribs
S1 E1

Michael Symon gets a taste of Kansas City-style barbecue at the Olathe BBQ Competition in Olathe, Kan., where 70 teams battle the elements and tough competition for the $10,000 prize.

Shake Your Money Muscle
S1 E2

Michael Symon heads to Georgia for the Rhythm and Ribs Festival, where over 60 teams are competing to find out whose BBQ is best and win over $5,000 in prizes; friends and rivals Rescue Smokers and Off The Chain BBQ are competing for awards.

Risk It for the Brisket
S1 E3

Michael Symon heads to the Lone Star State to see teams put their barbecue to the test at Cedar Fest, in which the teams compete in ribs, chicken, pork and the star of the show, brisket.

Who You Calling Chicken?
S1 E4

Michael Symon ventures south to the Smoke on the Falls competition in Gadsden, Ala.

Double Trouble
S1 E5

Michael Symon makes his way to the Garden State to see more than 40 teams compete over two days at the New Jersey Knoq-Out in Blairstown; a rookie competes against her mentors, and the teams find out if double the days leads to double the trophies.

Going Whole Hog
S1 E6

Michael Symon visits the Memphis in May festival to see some of the biggest names in BBQ; Myron Mixon, Melissa Cookston and Erica Blaire Roby, go head-to-head in the whole hog category at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.