The American Barbecue Showdown
(2020)Streaming Episode Guide
Season 3
The Final Stand
Episode 8 - 7-04-2024
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.
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Go Pig or Go Home
Episode 7 - 7-04-2024
Chef and acclaimed author Kwame Onwuachi joins the judges for a Sunday supper that showcases each pitmaster's family traditions.
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Brisket Battle
Episode 6 - 7-04-2024
In their toughest challenge to date, the final four attempt to out-smoke their fellow competitors in an epic beef brisket showdown.
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Slow Fast Food
Episode 5 - 7-04-2024
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.
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Friday Night Bites
Episode 4 - 7-04-2024
Facing elimination, two pitmasters duel it out in a fiery fish cook-off. Afterward, the remaining contestants gear up to satisfy hungry tailgaters.
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The Trench Is Back
Episode 3 - 7-04-2024
The competition heats up as the Trench returns for a twist-filled challenge celebrating flavors from around the world.
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Brew and ‘Cue
Episode 2 - 7-04-2024
Legendary pitmaster Tuffy Stone joins the judging panel as the cooks prepare beer-infused dishes that hop with flavor.
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Bad to the Bone
Episode 1 - 7-04-2024
The contestants kick off the competition by cooking a bone-in protein and two side dishes that reflect their unique styles and personal stories.
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Season 2
New host Michelle Buteau ("The Circle") joins the judges for a fresh round of heated competition between eight of the best barbecuers in the country.The Piggy Bank
Episode 8 - 5-26-2023
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.
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Don't Bring a Skewer, To A Swordfight
Episode 7 - 5-26-2023
Semifinalists tackle a new test in close quarters, sharing one dome to suspend their dishes over open fire as they attempt Brazilian-style churrasco.
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A Festive Feast
Episode 6 - 5-26-2023
The competition gets personal as the barbecuers race to make family-style holiday feasts inspired by their own most delicious traditions.
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BBQ Trash or Treasure?
Episode 5 - 5-26-2023
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.
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Breakfast Showdown
Episode 4 - 5-26-2023
After 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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Land, Sea & Fire
Episode 3 - 5-26-2023
The 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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Saucy and Spicy
Episode 2 - 5-26-2023
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.
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The Fire Within
Episode 1 - 5-26-2023
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.
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Season 1
Eight of the country's best backyard smokers and pitmasters vie for the title of American Barbecue Champion in a fierce but friendly faceoff.The. Whole. Hog.
Episode 8 - 9-18-2020
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!
7.1/10Where to watch
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Barbecue Around the World
Episode 7 - 9-18-2020
Ingredients and equipment from Morocco, Argentina and Japan spice things up and force the contestants to cook outside their comfort zones.
7/10Where to watch
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Cooking It Old School
Episode 6 - 9-18-2020
Working in pairs, the barbecuers prepare popular proteins from the past, cooking mutton, goat and whole salmon on wooden platforms and over open pits.
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Raccoon, Iguana and Hare — Oh My!
Episode 5 - 9-18-2020
The pitmasters sink their teeth into some wild meats, delivering dishes like lizard stew, beaver tail crackling and pulled alligator.
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Tournament of Sandwiches
Episode 4 - 9-18-2020
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.
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Don’t Need Teeth to Eat This Beef
Episode 3 - 9-18-2020
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.
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Red, White and Barbecue
Episode 2 - 9-18-2020
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.
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Barbecue in the Blood
Episode 1 - 9-18-2020
The competition kicks off with a smokin' staple: the barbecue combo plate. That's two mouthwatering meats and two succulent sides.
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Don’t Need Teeth to Eat This Beef
Episode 3 - 9-18-2020
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.
7.2/10Where to watch
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Tournament of Sandwiches
Episode 4 - 9-18-2020
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.
7.1/10Where to watch
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The. Whole. Hog.
Episode 8 - 9-18-2020
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!
7.1/10Where to watch
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Raccoon, Iguana and Hare — Oh My!
Episode 5 - 9-18-2020
The pitmasters sink their teeth into some wild meats, delivering dishes like lizard stew, beaver tail crackling and pulled alligator.
7/10Where to watch
Haven't Seen
Barbecue Around the World
Episode 7 - 9-18-2020
Ingredients and equipment from Morocco, Argentina and Japan spice things up and force the contestants to cook outside their comfort zones.
7/10Where to watch
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