Series synopsis
American BBQ Showdown is an American reality television series that premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2020. It stars Kevin Bludso.
Follow the country’s best backyard smokers and competitive barbecuers as they compete for the title of "American Barbecue Champion." Each episode sees the judges task the cookers with a challenge that will test their barbecue skills in ways they couldn’t possibly imagine. From unique meats to old school techniques, they will have to prove they have the skills to smoke another day.
Premise
Follow the country’s best backyard smokers and competitive barbecuers as they compete for the title of "American Barbecue Champion." Each episode sees the judges task the cookers with a challenge that will test their barbecue skills in ways they couldn’t possibly imagine. From unique meats to old school techniques, they will have to prove they have the skills to smoke another day.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kevin Bludso as Self — Judge
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 18, 2020 | September 18, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 8 | May 26, 2023 | May 26, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 8 | July 4, 2024 | July 4, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barbecue in the Blood The competition kicks off with a smokin' staple: the barbecue combo plate. That's two mouthwatering meats and two succulent sides. |
September 18, 2020 |
| 2 | Red, White and Barbeque | September 18, 2020 |
| 3 | Don't Need Teeth to Eat this Beef | September 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fire Within | May 26, 2023 |
| 2 | Saucy and Spicy | May 26, 2023 |
| 3 | Land, Sea & Fire | May 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bad to the Bone | July 4, 2024 |
| 2 | Brew and Cue | July 4, 2024 |
| 3 | The Trench Is Back | July 4, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 18, 2020 |
| Last aired | July 4, 2024 |
| Status | continue |