S1 E1 • 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.

Première diffusion : 3 décembre 2009

S1 E2 • 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.

Première diffusion : 10 décembre 2009

S1 E3 • Decatur Jaycees Riverfest

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

Première diffusion : 17 décembre 2009

S1 E4 • 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.

Première diffusion : 7 janvier 2010

S1 E5 • 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.

Première diffusion : 14 janvier 2010

S1 E6 • 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.

Première diffusion : 21 janvier 2010

S1 E7 • 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.

Première diffusion : 28 janvier 2010

S1 E8 • 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.

Première diffusion : 4 février 2010