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BBQ Pitmasters
BBQ Pitmasters

BBQ Pitmasters

—Grill masters face off in an ultimate grilling showdown.
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Season 18 of 8 Episodes

  • Teams head to the Nevada desert for the Smokin' in Mesquite BBQ competition with $40,000 in cash and prizes at stake.

  • Lee Ann and Myron face whole-hog competition, while tempers flare between Johnny and one of the local cooks at a cook-off in Murphysboro, Ill.

  • 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 challenges his friends and rivals to an all-ribs showdown in Texas; for the first time ever, the cooks watch the judges' reactions.

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23 episodes will be broadcast over the next two weeks

    Deep in the Heart of BBQ
    Peach State Country Picnic
    Royal Ribs & Burnt Ends
    Carolina's Divine Swine Cook Off
    Bluegrass, Bourbon & BBQ
    Not a Moment To Spare
    Butt Out!
    Fowl Play
    Roasted Development
    When Pigs Fly
  • Deep in the Heart of BBQ

    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 gets heated as the three teams compete for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Texas Champion.
    Upcoming
  • Peach State Country Picnic

    The Peach State is known for having some of the best BBQ in the South. Bear Sloan, Danny Outlaw, and Dion 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.
    Upcoming
  • Royal Ribs & Burnt Ends

    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.
    Upcoming
  • Carolina's Divine Swine Cook Off

    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.
    Upcoming
  • Bluegrass, Bourbon & BBQ

    John Foreman, Roy Henry and Mike Ramage compete for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Kentucky Champion.
    Upcoming
  • Not a Moment To Spare

    BBQ favorite, spare ribs; contestants face a prehistoric challenge.
    Upcoming
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Grill masters face off in an ultimate grilling showdown.

Starring

Myron Mixon, Tuffy Stone, Moe Cason, Aaron Franklin, Kevin Roberts, Art Smith, Warren Sapp

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