The best episodes of BBQ Brawl
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- 01
Bobby Flay and Michael Symon suss out the talents of eight elite barbecue masters, but before choosing teams, they face off in a backyard barbecue challenge to determine who gets first pick. The eight contenders serve up backyard barbecue dishes to a trio of expert judges, and two contenders are sent home.
- 02
Bobby Flay and Michael Symon battle it out in a tomahawk rib-eye challenge with high "steaks," as the winner gets an advantage that could affect the entire competition. Then the six remaining contenders face off in a Texas beef challenge, and a curve ball sends them running for the border.
- 03
In their biggest competition yet, Bobby Flay and Michael Symon try to best each other in a regional barbecue challenge with a major advantage. The final four pitmasters are tasked with cooking a style of barbecue unique to an area of the country, and a mid-challenge twist has them making big decisions on the fly.
- 04
The competition started with eight of the world's greatest barbecue pitmasters, and it's down to the final two. Bobby Flay and Michael Symon transform from mentors to sous chefs in a barbecue battle for the ages. But when the sun sets on Star Hill Ranch, only one competitor can walk way with their own digital series and lay claim to the title Master of 'Cue.
- 05
The Brawl is back! A new crop of barbecue pitmasters step onto the scene and introduce themselves through their food. Captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson choose their teams and get ready for battle, and nothing is off limits as they face off in their first team brawl in hopes of avoiding elimination.
- 06
Captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson get to know their teams better through nostalgic challenges that inspire them to dig deep into their BBQ memory banks and challenge their ability to work together.
- 07
A true Master of 'Cue must have the ability to handle any challenge or cooking condition, so the competitors have to prove their ability to pivot! Team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson keep an eye on who can adapt and overcome as the pitmasters try to avoid going home.
- 08
The teams celebrate a classic BBQ tradition: tailgating! Team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson mentor their pitmasters as they explore the sporty side of BBQ -- the kind that brings friends and family together around the grill to fire up their team spirit ... and their taste buds.
- 09
BBQ's explosion in popularity is partly thanks to massive BBQ competitions across America. Inspired by the competition circuit, it's all about low and slow as captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson see how well their contenders handle the classic BBQ cuts that have turned weekend warriors into household names.
- 10
Halfway through the competition, the contenders get even more determined to claim the big prize! The teams must prove that BBQ can be eaten anytime -- not just for lunch or dinner. Team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson mentor their pitmasters as they attempt to show the judges just how delicious and versatile BBQ can be.
- 11
The competitors face a challenge full of unexpected twists -- and proteins! The teams go fishing and attempt to prove they can handle delicate seafood just as well as meat. Team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson feel the pressure to perform and mentor their teams to claim the winning spot.
- 12
The boundaries of BBQ are pushed even further -- literally across the ocean -- to explore BBQ traditions around the world! The remaining competitors need to put their own spin on an international BBQ style, and the challenge pushes some contenders far out of their comfort zone as team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson watch on.
- 13
BBQ is a culinary art form built on many years of tradition, but the competitors are challenged to stretch their imaginations and make the BBQ of the future. They explore the possibilities under the watchful eyes of team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson, and everyone tries to impress the judges one last time in order to make it to the finale.
- 14
Hard work has paid off for the final three competitors and their team captains who have reached the finale. To decide who deserves the grand prize and supreme BBQ bragging rights, Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson watch on as the judges lay down the ultimate BBQ gauntlet: a super-sized, all-day competition filled with high stakes and surprises.
- 15
Nine barbecue masters are ready to brawl, and their first challenge is to introduce themselves and their BBQ in hopes of being picked by their favorite team captain. Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila make their selections, and the competitors face off in the first team brawl with high stakes ... and a major twist!
- 16
In a BBQ Brawl first, team captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson host an unforgettable festival for the locals with a trio of ribs, sides and a whole lotta competition on the menu! The guests get to vote, so the contenders better impress the public if they wanna stay in the game!
- 17
The contenders get some unexpected love from their friends and family back home, and they pour their hearts into some seriously nostalgic 'cue in an attempt to make it to the finale. Little do they know that Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson have a big surprise waiting for them at the end of the day!
- 18
The final contenders battle it out in a quest to take home the Master of 'Cue title. Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson take the guardrails off as the pitmasters cook up their ultimate BBQ feasts in a last-ditch effort to impress the judges.
- 19
BBQ 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 Anderson, as well as newcomer Michael Voltaggio. They serve up sliders packed with their signature flavors in hopes of catching the captains' attention during the team pick and cook up surf and turf to impress judges Carson Kressley, Brooke Williamson and Rodney Scott.
- 20
Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio introduce the contenders to the fastest and wildest BBQ games! The coveted "PIG-asus" trophy is up for grabs in a Texas-sized relay race, and the judges have cooked up some fun and games in the team brawl to earn advantages.
- 21
It's team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio's turn to cook in an advantage challenge designed to keep the judges fueled "on-the-go" as they pull up for some roadside BBQ. Then, the Brawlers cook up feasts inspired by the many great regions of American 'cue.
- 22
A shocking ingredient in the advantage challenge requires team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio to step up their game. In the team brawl, the grills and smokers are taken away, and the Brawlers must share a single piece of equipment to cook up a nose-to-tail feast.
- 23
Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio challenge the Brawlers to dig into their BBQ bag of tricks and create smoky feasts without wood or charcoal. If that's not enough, they're hit with a shake-up when the bottom Brawler from each team must cook for their lives in an elimination challenge.
- 24
Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio dig into all-American BBQ with an advantage challenge featuring sports fan favorites. Then, the competitors face a team brawl that celebrates their collective American BBQ experience.
- 25
Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio task the Brawlers with showcasing their ability to win over a crowd with decadent, over-the-top BBQ creations, and one team attempts to gain a big advantage by taking down judge Carson Kressley in the dunk tank!
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