S01 Episode 1
Smokin' in Mesquite
Teams head to the Nevada desert for the Smokin' in Mesquite BBQ competition with $40,000 in cash and prizes at stake.
Thu, 3 Dec 2009
S01 Episode 2
Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off
Lee Ann and Myron face off in whole hog competition while tempers flare between Johnny and one of the local cooks at a barbecue cook-off in Murphysboro, Ill.
Thu, 10 Dec 2009
S01 Episode 3
Decatur Jaycees Riverfest
Barbecue cooking skills, nerves and patience are tested during Alabama's state championship at the Decatur Riverfest.
Thu, 17 Dec 2009
S01 Episode 4
American Royal Invitational Barbecue
Top teams compete in the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City, Mo.; Myron faces his biggest rival on the circuit; rookie Paul begs for help from a pro.
Thu, 7 Jan 2010
S01 Episode 5
American Royal Open Barbecue
Nearly 500 professional and amateur barbecue teams compete for more than $40,000 in prizes at the American Royal Open in Kansas City, Mo.
Thu, 14 Jan 2010
S01 Episode 6
Diamond State BBQ
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.
Thu, 21 Jan 2010
S01 Episode 7
The Big Pig Jig
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.
Thu, 28 Jan 2010
S01 Episode 8
Johnny Trigg's Shootout
"Godfather of Ribs"' Johnny Trigg challenges his closest friends and fiercest rivals to an all-ribs showdown in Texas; for the first time ever, the cooks watch the judges' reactions.
Thu, 4 Feb 2010
