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The Best Episodes of BBQ Pitmasters Season 1

Every episode of BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of BBQ Pitmasters Season 1!

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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
    BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 1 - Smokin' in Mesquite
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 3 - Decatur Jaycees Riverfest
    6.4/10(9 votes)

    #3 - Decatur Jaycees Riverfest

    S1:E3

    Barbecue cooking skills, nerves and patience are tested during Alabama's state championship at the Decatur Riverfest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #4 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 6 - Diamond State BBQ
    6.5/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Diamond State BBQ

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #7 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Smokin' in Mesquite" is the best rated episode of "BBQ Pitmasters" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/3/2009. This episode is rated 0.8 points higher than the second-best, "Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off".