BBQ Brawl (2019–present)

1. S01E01Season's bestBackyard BBQAugust 1, 2019 8.5Bobby Flay and Michael Symon suss out the talents of eight elite barbecue masters, but before choosing teams, they face off in a backyard ba
2. S01E02High SteaksAugust 8, 2019 8.5Bobby Flay and Michael Symon battle it out in a tomahawk rib-eye challenge with high "steaks," as the winner gets an advantage that could af
3. S01E03Winging ItAugust 15, 2019 8.5In their biggest competition yet, Bobby Flay and Michael Symon try to best each other in a regional barbecue challenge with a major advantag
4. S01E04Going Whole HogAugust 22, 2019 8.5The competition started with eight of the world's greatest barbecue pitmasters, and it's down to the final two. Bobby Flay and Michael Symon

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Season's bestIntroduce Your 'CueJune 14, 2021 8.5The Brawl is back! A new crop of barbecue pitmasters step onto the scene and introduce themselves through their food. Captains Bobby Flay, M
2. S02E02Hometown FavoritesJune 21, 2021 8.5Captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson get to know their teams better through nostalgic challenges that inspire them to dig de
3. S02E03BBQ HacksJune 28, 2021 8.5A true Master of 'Cue must have the ability to handle any challenge or cooking condition, so the competitors have to prove their ability to
4. S02E04Game Day BBQJuly 5, 2021 8.5The teams celebrate a classic BBQ tradition: tailgating! Team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson mentor their pitmasters a
5. S02E05Competition 'CueJuly 12, 2021 8.5BBQ's explosion in popularity is partly thanks to massive BBQ competitions across America. Inspired by the competition circuit, it's all abo
6. S02E06BBQ Brunch BattleJuly 19, 2021 8.5Halfway through the competition, the contenders get even more determined to claim the big prize! The teams must prove that BBQ can be eaten
7. S02E07Seafood ShowdownJuly 26, 2021 8.5The competitors face a challenge full of unexpected twists -- and proteins! The teams go fishing and attempt to prove they can handle delica
8. S02E08BBQ Around the WorldAugust 2, 2021 8.5The boundaries of BBQ are pushed even further -- literally across the ocean -- to explore BBQ traditions around the world! The remaining com
9. S02E09Future 'CueAugust 9, 2021 8.5BBQ is a culinary art form built on many years of tradition, but the competitors are challenged to stretch their imaginations and make the B
10. S02E10Master of 'CueAugust 9, 2021 8.5Hard work has paid off for the final three competitors and their team captains who have reached the finale. To decide who deserves the grand

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01'Cue the IntroductionsMay 9, 2022 8.5Nine barbecue masters are ready to brawl, and their first challenge is to introduce themselves and their BBQ in hopes of being picked by the
2. S03E02BBQ GamesMay 16, 2022—After a big team shake-up in the first episode, the pitmasters could use a day of team-building with their new captains. It's all about BBQ
3. S03E03Backyard BBQMay 23, 2022—It's time to celebrate where every BBQ master begins: at home on the grill. Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila know that just ab
4. S03E04Throwback BBQMay 30, 2022—A true Master of 'Cue must know their BBQ history. The competitors have to dig deep to pass the ultimate old-school BBQ test under the watch
5. S03E05You Gotta Beef With Me?!June 6, 2022—A true Master of 'Cue must be able to answer that age-old question, "Where's the beef??" In this all-beef challenge, the teams led by captai
6. S03E06Not Your Average 'CueJune 13, 2022—Hogs, cows and chickens get all the press, but in truth, anything can be smoked or grilled, and different locations can produce some unusual
7. S03E07Social Media ConnectionJune 20, 2022—A true Master of 'Cue knows how to communicate and reach BBQ lovers wherever they are. Social media is one of the best ways for aspiring BBQ
8. S03E08Impress UsJune 27, 2022—The three finalists have one more chance to prove themselves worthy of the title of Master of 'Cue. In the last challenge, team captains Bob

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Welcome to California!July 10, 2023—BBQ Brawl is shaking things up and setting up camp in California! Twelve new contenders are ready to show off their 'cue to returning captai
2. S04E022nd Annual BBQ GamesJuly 17, 2023—The beloved BBQ games are back and better than ever! This year, captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burell and Sunny Anderson lead their teams in a cl
3. S04E03Fisherman's Wharf WarJuly 24, 2023—It's captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson's turn to cook, and they deliver dishes that are well known to their new hometown
4. S04E04Hurts So GoodJuly 31, 2023—The contenders are serving up BBQ treats that bring the heat! Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson put potent chile peppers
5. S04E05Takin' It to the Next LevelAugust 7, 2023—Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson challenge each other to create some next-level tailgate 'cue. Then, the contenders gril
6. S04E06Live Fire, Live WireAugust 14, 2023—In BBQ Brawl's most primitive challenge yet, captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson challenge the contenders to serve suckling
7. S04E07Fancy SchmancyAugust 21, 2023—Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson get saucy servin' up some wine-infused 'cue. In the team brawl, the contenders are give
8. S04E08Season's bestTriple Rib ShowdownAugust 28, 2023 8.5In a BBQ Brawl first, team captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson host an unforgettable festival for the locals with a trio of
9. S04E09A Trip Down Memory LaneSeptember 4, 2023 8.5The contenders get some unexpected love from their friends and family back home, and they pour their hearts into some seriously nostalgic 'c
10. S04E10Impress UsSeptember 4, 2023 8.5The final contenders battle it out in a quest to take home the Master of 'Cue title. Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson ta

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Season's bestHowdy Again, Texas!July 8, 2024 8.5BBQ Brawl is back in the Lonestar State, and 12 new contenders are ready to show off their 'cue to returning captains Bobby Flay and Sunny A
2. S05E023rd Annual BBQ GamesJuly 15, 2024 8.5Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio introduce the contenders to the fastest and wildest BBQ games! The coveted "PIG-asus" troph
3. S05E03On the Road AgainJuly 22, 2024 8.5It's team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio's turn to cook in an advantage challenge designed to keep the judges fue
4. S05E04Nose to TailJuly 29, 2024 8.5A shocking ingredient in the advantage challenge requires team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio to step up their ga
5. S05E05BBQ HacksAugust 5, 2024 8.5Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio challenge the Brawlers to dig into their BBQ bag of tricks and create smoky feasts without
6. S05E06Red, White and 'CueAugust 12, 2024 8.5Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio dig into all-American BBQ with an advantage challenge featuring sports fan fa
7. S05E07State Fair FareAugust 19, 2024 8.5Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio task the Brawlers with showcasing their ability to win over a crowd with deca
8. S05E08BBQ Triple ThreatAugust 26, 2024 8.5Proud Texan and Triple Threat Titan Tiffany Derry joins Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and fellow Titan Michael Voltaggio to challenge the remai
9. S05E09I Do 'CueSeptember 2, 2024 8.5Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio bring in a soon-to-be bride and groom to serve as clients for the semi-finali
10. S05E10Mission 'CueSeptember 2, 2024—Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio prepare for the showdown of the season, and the Brawlers are on a mission to

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Cookin' Up Something NewJune 1, 2025—The Brawl is back with new captains Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso here to steal Bobby Flay's crown. Twelve new Brawlers serve up their s
2. S06E024th Annual BBQ GamesJune 8, 2025—It's all fun and games -- until someone gets eliminated! Captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso lead the way in the fourth a
3. S06E03Season's bestGlobal Live-Fire FeastJune 8, 2025 8.5BBQ Brawl is going global, and the grills and smokers have been replaced with live-fire cooking apparatus from around the world. First, team
4. S06E04Judges' Day OffJune 15, 2025 8.5The judges have the day off while team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso rate a blind taste test in the advantage chall
5. S06E05$10,000 ShowdownJune 22, 2025 8.5A sizzling, sausage-filled advantage challenge determines which two teams continue to the showdown! For the first time ever, the Brawlers ba
6. S06E06Chuck Wagon WarsJune 29, 2025 8.5The modern grills and smokers have been replaced with Old West, bare-bones live-fire gear. Using nothing but fire and grit, team captains Bo
7. S06E07To Meat ... or Not to MeatJuly 6, 2025 8.5The Brawlers step out of their comfort zones in an advantage challenge where they have to "Bake It Till They Make It." Then, captains Bobby
8. S06E08Into the Fire!July 13, 2025 8.5It's time for another live-fire showdown and one of the toughest, smokiest and hottest challenges yet! In the advantage challenge, team capt
9. S06E09BBQ DuelsJuly 20, 2025 8.5Captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso cheer on their teams, but it's every Brawler for themselves as they compete head-to-h
10. S06E10Feast All NightJuly 27, 2025—In the final showdown, team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso give the top three Brawlers no time to rest before they m

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Season's bestThe BBQ RemixMay 11, 2026 8.5In the supersized season premiere, Bobby Flay and last season's winning coach Maneet Chauhan return to Star Hill Ranch in Austin, Texas and
2. S07E02BBQ Food HallMay 18, 2026 8.5The teams create their own food halls, celebrating their unique cultural influences and their BBQ point of view, led by captains Bobby Flay,
3. S07E035th Annual BBQ GamesMay 25, 2026 8.5The BBQ games are back, and the competition gets hot before the grills are lit. Judge Carson Kressley takes a turn as game show host, and te
4. S07E04Halftime Shake-UpJune 1, 2026 8.5Halftime eats need to be snackable, shareable, and unstoppable. The Brawlers craft the ultimate BBQ spread, but the game isn't over. After t
5. S07E05Vertical 'CueJune 8, 2026 8.5Captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson lead their teams as they build a multi‑component BBQ feast using only vertical fi
6. S07E06Capital City 'CueJune 15, 2026 8.5Inspired by the live music scene in Austin, TX, and led by team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson, the Brawlers mus
7. S07E07Primal BBQJune 22, 2026 8.5The grills and smokers are gone, and the Brawlers must go back to basics with raw wood, stone, and salt blocks. In a primal fight for surviv
8. S07E08Stars, Strips, and SmokeJune 29, 2026—It's America's 250th birthday and, for the first time, the Brawlers compete as individuals to win over a hungry crowd.
9. S07E09The Great BBQ GauntletJuly 6, 2026—Team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson lead the final three Brawlers through an epic gauntlet of unknown ingredient

Season 7 ranked & reviewed