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About The American Barbecue Showdown
The American Barbecue Showdown ended on July 4, 2024. The series concluded after its third season, which aired in 2024. There are no upcoming episodes scheduled, and the show is no longer in production.
The show was a competition series that aired on Netflix, where eight of the country's best backyard smokers and pitmasters competed for the title of American Barbecue Champion. The series showcased their skills in a friendly but fierce faceoff, emphasizing the art of barbecue cooking. It premiered in September 2020 and was part of the Food and Travel genres.
The cast included judges Kevin Bludso and Melissa Cookston, along with hosts Michelle Buteau, Lyric Lewis, and Rutledge Wood. The episodes had a runtime of approximately 43 minutes each.
The American Barbecue Showdown episode schedule
24 aired
Aired · 24
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2024 | S3·E8 | The Final Stand |
| July 4, 2024 | S3·E7 | Go Pig or Go Home |
| July 4, 2024 | S3·E6 | Brisket Battle |
| July 4, 2024 | S3·E5 | Slow Fast Food |
| July 4, 2024 | S3·E4 | Friday Night Bites |
| July 4, 2024 | S3·E3 | The Trench Is Back |
| July 4, 2024 | S3·E2 | Brew and ‘Cue |
| July 4, 2024 | S3·E1 | Bad to the Bone |
| May 26, 2023 | S2·E8 | The Piggy Bank |
| May 26, 2023 | S2·E7 | Don't Bring a Skewer, To A Swordfight |
| May 26, 2023 | S2·E6 | A Festive Feast |
| May 26, 2023 | S2·E5 | BBQ Trash or Treasure? |
| May 26, 2023 | S2·E4 | Breakfast Showdown |
| May 26, 2023 | S2·E3 | Land, Sea & Fire |
| May 26, 2023 | S2·E2 | Saucy and Spicy |
| May 26, 2023 | S2·E1 | The Fire Within |
| September 18, 2020 | S1·E8 | The. Whole. Hog. |
| September 18, 2020 | S1·E7 | Barbecue Around the World |
| September 18, 2020 | S1·E6 | Cooking It Old School |
| September 18, 2020 | S1·E5 | Raccoon, Iguana and Hare — Oh My! |
| September 18, 2020 | S1·E4 | Tournament of Sandwiches |
| September 18, 2020 | S1·E3 | Don't Need Teeth to Eat This Beef |
| September 18, 2020 | S1·E2 | Red, White and Barbecue |
| September 18, 2020 | S1·E1 | Barbecue in the Blood |
