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

The challenge is to prepare country-style ribs and a pork picnic when the competition arrives in Georgia.

Challengers take on Memphis-style barbecue.

The competition goes to the World Series of Barbecue in Kansas City, Mo., where three teams battle to become champion.

North Carolina has one of the oldest BBQ traditions in the country. Zach Goodyear of Sauceman's BBQ, Debbie Holt of Clyde Cooper's Barbecue, and Sam Jones of Skylight Inn BBQ Restaurant compete to see who is BBQ Pitmasters North Carolina Champion.

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.

BBQ PITMASTERS judge, Myron Mixon and his son, Michael, are traveling America's barbecue circuit together, checking out the country's most revered BBQ joints, and most importantly, going head-to-head in a father/son cooking rivalry that will rock the roots of BBQ nation...or at least the Mixon family tree.

Texas pitmasters JD Davidsmeyer, Matt Pittman, and Junior Urias battle it out for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Texas Champion and a chance to compete for the $50,000 grand prize.

The Georgia, Texas, and Wild Card Champions compete to go to the next round.

Semi Final Champions Robby Royal of Rescue Smokers and Joe Pearce of Squeal Like A Pig BBQ go head to head in the Finale to decide once and for all who is the Kingsford BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion and winner of the $50,000 grand prize.

Pitmasters make fresh ham and cowboy steak for the all star champion title

All-stars try to impress the judges with their prime rib and whole chicken.

Three all-star pitmasters tackle brisket and venison tenderloin.

Pitmasters make a grab for the title with baby back ribs and beef shoulders.

Three pitmasters face off over beef brisket and rack of lamb.

Pork belly and beef ribs are on the menu as three all-stars compete.

In this semifinal round, whole turkey and buffalo brisket are on the menu.

Pitmasters grab for a spot in the finale with pork shoulder and whole duck.

The judges roll out whole hogs and other surprises to test the finalists.

One Pitmaster is headed into an ambulance; the rest compete to be invited into the finale.

Four pitmasters go head to head to prove their pork butt is the best.

Returning champions David Bouska, Michael Character, and Mark “Pig Daddy” Little kick off the BBQ Pitmasters semi-finals in Fredericksburg, VA.

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

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.

The challenge, brisket; tempers flare while the pits are low and slow.