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The Best Episodes of BBQ Pitmasters

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BBQ Pitmasters is an American reality television series which follows barbecue cooks as they compete for cash and prizes in barbecue cooking competitions.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 5 - Race to the Finish
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    #1 - Race to the Finish

    S5:E5

    At the Martinsville Speedway in southern Virginia, three couples, Rob and Amy Bagby, Jennifer and Tommy Duncan, and Tommy and Lisa Houston race their way to barbeque supremacy. The winner joins special guest Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in pit row.

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  2. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 1 - When Pigs Fly
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    #2 - When Pigs Fly

    S5:E1

    At the "Smokin’ in the Square Festival" in Pensacola, Fl, David Bouska, Eric Thomas, and "Big Jim" Modesitt show off their best spare ribs and pork butt for a chance to win the coveted title of Kingsford BBQ Pitmaster Grand Champion.

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  3. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 6 - The Grand Porkin' Finale
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #3 - The Grand Porkin' Finale

    S3:E6

    Five teams compete for the prize and title in the Season 3 finale.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 1 - Smokin' in Mesquite
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Smokin' in Mesquite

    S1:E1

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

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  5. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 2 - Baby Light My Fire
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Baby Light My Fire

    S3:E2

    Three competitors face off at the annual Pigs in Flight BBQ Competition in Memphis.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 5 - Doctors, Divas and 2 Worthless Nuts
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Doctors, Divas and 2 Worthless Nuts

    S3:E5

    Three contestants grill chicken and pork in Salisbury, Md.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 2 - Por-ken For Dinner
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #7 - Por-ken For Dinner

    S5:E2

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    Director:Unknown
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  8. BBQ Pitmasters Season 6 Episode 8 - Best In Beef
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Best In Beef

    S6:E8

    Among Georgia Champion Robby Royal of Rescue Smokers, Texas Champion Junior Urias of Up in Smoke and Wild Card Champion John Coon of House of Q, who will emerge victorious to continue on to win the title of BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion?

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  9. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 1 - Try, Try, Tri-Tip Again
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #9 - Try, Try, Tri-Tip Again

    S3:E1

    Three competitors face off at the Don't Be Cruel BBQ Duel in Mississippi in the Season 3 premiere

    Director:Unknown
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  10. BBQ Pitmasters Season 4 Episode 6 - Bluegrass, Bourbon & BBQ
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #10 - Bluegrass, Bourbon & BBQ

    S4:E6

    Kentucky has one of the most delicious BBQ traditions in the South. John Foreman of Old Hickory Bar-B-Que Restaurant, Roy Henry of Henry's Boogalou BBQ, and Mike Ramage of Still Smokin' BBQ compete for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Kentucky Champion.

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  11. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 13 - BBQ Dreams Come True
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #11 - BBQ Dreams Come True

    S5:E13

    Returning winners David Bouska, Rod Gray, and Lynnae Oxley face off in the BBQ Pitmasters Grand Championship.

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  12. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 5 - American Royal Open Barbecue
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #12 - American Royal Open Barbecue

    S1:E5

    Nearly 500 professional and amateur barbecue teams compete for more than $40,000 in prizes at the American Royal Open in Kansas City, Mo.

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  13. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 8 - Johnny Trigg's Shootout
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #13 - Johnny Trigg's Shootout

    S1:E8

    "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.

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  14. BBQ Pitmasters Season 2 Episode 6 - Bring Home the Bacon
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Bring Home the Bacon

    S2:E6

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  15. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 11 - My Kind of Q!
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    #15 - My Kind of Q!

    S5:E11

    Returning champions Lynnae Oxley, Jeff Vanderlinde, and Rob ‘Rub’ Bagby face off for the second BBQ Pitmasters semi-final round in Westmont, IL.

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  16. BBQ Pitmasters Season 2 Episode 4 - Not a Moment To Spare
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Not a Moment To Spare

    S2:E4

    BBQ favorite, spare ribs; contestants face a prehistoric challenge.

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  17. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 3 - Trimming the Fat
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    #17 - Trimming the Fat

    S3:E3

    Pork belly and turkey are barbecued as Johnny Trigg takes on younger competitors.

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  18. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 4 - American Royal Invitational Barbecue
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #18 - American Royal Invitational Barbecue

    S1:E4

    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.

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  19. BBQ Pitmasters Season 2 Episode 5 - Fowl Play
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #19 - Fowl Play

    S2:E5

    Four contestants face off against a Turducken.

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  20. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 4 - All Hammed Up!
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #20 - All Hammed Up!

    S3:E4

    Beef ribs and ham challenge contestants in Dothan, Ala.

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  21. BBQ Pitmasters Season 4 Episode 1 - Deep in the Heart of BBQ
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Deep in the Heart of BBQ

    S4:E1

    Chefs Buzzie Hughes, Will Fleischman and Ernest Servantes set out to prove who makes the best barbecue in Texas.

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  22. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 9 - O-Cue-Homa
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #22 - O-Cue-Homa

    S5:E9

    Pitmasters Robbie Royal, Howie Kleinberg, and Jack Waiboer head to the Bixby BBQ and Blues Festival in Bixby, OK for their chance at becoming the BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion and winning $50,000.

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  23. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 7 - The Big Pig Jig
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    #23 - The Big Pig Jig

    S1:E7

    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.

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  24. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 2 - Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off

    S1:E2

    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.

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  25. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 12 - Show Me the Q
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    #25 - Show Me the Q

    S5:E12

    "Stumpv" McDowell, Robby Royal, and Rod Gray return for the last of BBQ Pitmasters semi-final rounds before the Kingsford BBQ Pitmasters Grand Championship.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Race to the Finish" is the best rated episode of "BBQ Pitmasters". It scored 8.5/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/30/2013. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "When Pigs Fly".