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The Best Episodes of BBQ Brawl

Every episode of BBQ Brawl ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of BBQ Brawl!

Bobby Flay and his chef friends mentor the country's most-respected barbecue pitmasters in an intense competition. At stake is the title of Master of 'Cue...
Genre:Reality
Network:Food Network
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Best Episodes Summary

"Future 'cue" is the best rated episode of "BBQ Brawl". It scored 8.5/10 based on 8 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 8/9/2021. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Master Of 'cue".

  • Future 'cue
    8.5/10(8)
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    #1 - Future 'cue

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 8/9/2021

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Master Of 'cue
    8.2/10(6)
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    #2 - Master Of 'cue

    Season 2 Episode 10

    Aired 8/16/2021

    The judges lay down the ultimate BBQ gauntlet: a super-sized, all-day competition filled with high stakes and surprises.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Competition 'Cue
    8.1/10(9)
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    #3 - Competition 'Cue

    Season 2 Episode 5

    Aired 7/12/2021

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Bbq Around The World
    8.1/10(8)
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    #4 - Bbq Around The World

    Season 2 Episode 8

    Aired 8/2/2021

    The remaining competitors put their spin on an international BBQ style, and the challenge pushes some contenders out of their comfort zones.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hurts So Good
    8.1/10(7)
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    #5 - Hurts So Good

    Season 4 Episode 4

    Aired 7/31/2023

    The contenders are serving up BBQ treats that bring the heat! Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson put potent chile peppers center stage, but only one team will get the Scoville scale advantage. They'll have to balance their heat to tantalize the judges' taste buds and not blow out their palettes.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Impress Us
    8.0/10(7)
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    #6 - Impress Us

    Season 3 Episode 8

    Aired 6/27/2022

    The three finalists have one more chance to prove themselves worthy of the title of Master of 'Cue. In the last challenge, team captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila watch as the competitors go all out to impress the judges -- and deal with some curve balls along the way. It won't be easy, but the reward is a featured role on Food Network Digital!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • A Trip Down Memory Lane
    8.0/10(5)
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    #7 - A Trip Down Memory Lane

    Season 4 Episode 9

    Aired 9/4/2023

    After getting some unexpected love from their friends and family back home, the contenders pour their hearts into some seriously nostalgic 'cue. Little do they know that Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson have a big surprise.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Impress Us
    8.0/10(5)
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    #8 - Impress Us

    Season 4 Episode 10

    Aired 9/4/2023

    The final contenders battle it out in a quest to take home the title "Best in Cue." The guardrails are off as they cook up their ultimate BBQ feasts in a last ditch effort to impress the judges.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Hometown Favorites
    7.9/10(10)
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    #9 - Hometown Favorites

    Season 2 Episode 2

    Aired 6/21/2021

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • BBQ Hacks
    7.9/10(10)
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    #10 - BBQ Hacks

    Season 2 Episode 3

    Aired 6/28/2021

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Game Day BBQ
    7.9/10(10)
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    #11 - Game Day BBQ

    Season 2 Episode 4

    Aired 7/5/2021

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Seafood Showdown
    7.9/10(7)
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    #12 - Seafood Showdown

    Season 2 Episode 7

    Aired 7/26/2021

    The teams go fishing in an attempt to prove that they can handle seafood just as well as meat.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Social Media Connection
    7.9/10(9)
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    #13 - Social Media Connection

    Season 3 Episode 7

    Aired 6/20/2022

    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 cooks to find new recipes and inspiration, so to make it into the finale, the teams led by Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila must prove that they know how to cook -- and connect -- on social.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • BBQ Games
    7.8/10(10)
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    #14 - BBQ Games

    Season 3 Episode 2

    Aired 5/16/2022

    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 games as captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila lead their teams in working together and communicating while racing to the finish line

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Throwback BBQ
    7.8/10(10)
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    #15 - Throwback BBQ

    Season 3 Episode 4

    Aired 5/30/2022

    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 watchful eyes of captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Triple Rib Showdown
    7.8/10(5)
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    #16 - Triple Rib Showdown

    Season 4 Episode 8

    Aired 8/28/2023

    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! The guests get to vote, so the contenders better impress the public if they wanna stay in the game!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Red, White and 'Cue
    7.8/10(6)
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    #17 - Red, White and 'Cue

    Season 5 Episode 6

    Aired 8/12/2024

    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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • State Fair Fare
    7.8/10(6)
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    #18 - State Fair Fare

    Season 5 Episode 7

    Aired 8/19/2024

    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!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Backyard BBQ
    7.7/10(10)
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    #19 - Backyard BBQ

    Season 3 Episode 3

    Aired 5/23/2022

    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 about everyone gets their start in the backyard, so the competitors showcase their skills in sticky situations that home grillers must master!

    Director: N/A

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  • Takin' It to the Next Level
    7.7/10(6)
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    #20 - Takin' It to the Next Level

    Season 4 Episode 5

    Aired 8/7/2023

    Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson challenge each other to create some next-level tailgate 'cue. Then, the contenders grill up some mind-bending BBQ mashups.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Howdy Again, Texas!
    7.7/10(7)
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    #21 - Howdy Again, Texas!

    Season 5 Episode 1

    Aired 7/8/2024

    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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • On the Road Again
    7.7/10(7)
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    #22 - On the Road Again

    Season 5 Episode 3

    Aired 7/22/2024

    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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Winging It
    7.6/10(8)
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    #23 - Winging It

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 8/15/2019

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • BBQ Brunch Battle
    7.6/10(8)
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    #24 - BBQ Brunch Battle

    Season 2 Episode 6

    Aired 7/19/2021

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You Gotta Beef With Me?!
    7.6/10(10)
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    #25 - You Gotta Beef With Me?!

    Season 3 Episode 5

    Aired 6/6/2022

    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 captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila are tasked with making a variety of beef-focused dishes that test their expertise with both small and large cuts.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A