Series synopsis
BBQ Brawl is an American reality television series that premiered on Food Network on August 1, 2019. It stars Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, Jet Tila and Anne Burrell.
Bobby Flay and his chef friends mentor the country's most-respected barbecue pitmasters in an intense competition. At stake is the title of Master of 'Cue and the opportunity to be featured in a new series on Food Network digital.
Premise
Bobby Flay and his chef friends mentor the country's most-respected barbecue pitmasters in an intense competition. At stake is the title of Master of 'Cue and the opportunity to be featured in a new series on Food Network digital.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bobby Flay as Self - Host
- Michael Symon as Self
- Jet Tila as Self
- Anne Burrell as Self
- Carson Kressley as Self - Judge
- Maneet Chauhan as Self
- Brooke Williamson as Self
- Antonia Lofaso as Self
Supporting cast
- Sunny Anderson as Self
- Michael Voltaggio as Self
- Eddie Jackson as Self
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 61 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | August 1, 2019 | August 22, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | June 13, 2021 | August 16, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 8 | May 9, 2022 | June 27, 2022 |
| Season 4 | 10 | July 10, 2023 | September 4, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 10 | July 8, 2024 | September 2, 2024 |
| Season 6 | 10 | June 1, 2025 | July 27, 2025 |
| Season 7 | 9 | May 11, 2026 | July 6, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Backyard BBQ Bobby Flay and Michael Symon suss out the talents of eight elite barbecue masters, but before choosing teams, they face off in a backyard barbecue challenge to determine who gets first pick. The eight contenders serve up backyard barbecue dishes to a trio of expert judges, and two contenders are sent home. |
August 1, 2019 |
| 2 |
High Steaks Bobby Flay and Michael Symon battle it out in a tomahawk rib-eye challenge with high "steaks," as the winner gets an advantage that could affect the entire competition. Then the six remaining contenders face off in a Texas beef challenge, and a curve ball sends them running for the border. |
August 8, 2019 |
| 3 |
Winging It In their biggest competition yet, Bobby Flay and Michael Symon try to best each other in a regional barbecue challenge with a major advantage. The final four pitmasters are tasked with cooking a style of barbecue unique to an area of the country, and a mid-challenge twist has them making big decisions on the fly. |
August 15, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Introduce Your 'Cue A new crop of barbecue pitmasters step onto the scene and introduce themselves through their food. Captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson choose their teams and get ready for their first no-limits team battle. |
June 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Hometown Favorites Captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson get to know their teams better through nostalgic challenges that inspire them to dig deep into their BBQ memory banks and challenge their ability to work together. |
June 21, 2021 |
| 3 |
BBQ Hacks A true Master of 'Cue must have the ability to handle any challenge or cooking condition, so the competitors have to prove their ability to pivot! Team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson keep an eye on who can adapt and overcome as the pitmasters try to avoid going home. |
June 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
'Cue the Introductions Nine barbecue masters are ready to brawl, and their first challenge is to introduce themselves and their BBQ in hopes of being picked by their favorite team captain. Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila make their selections, and the competitors face off in the first team brawl with high stakes ... and a major twist! |
May 9, 2022 |
| 2 |
BBQ Games After a big team shake-up in the first episode, the pitmasters could use a day of team-building with their new captains. It's all about BBQ games as captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila lead their teams in working together and communicating while racing to the finish line |
May 16, 2022 |
| 3 |
Backyard BBQ It's time to celebrate where every BBQ master begins: at home on the grill. Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila know that just about everyone gets their start in the backyard, so the competitors showcase their skills in sticky situations that home grillers must master! |
May 23, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Flay V. Anderson V. Burrell Twelve new contenders are ready to show off their 'cue to captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson; in an ode to the Golden State, they serve up tacos in hopes of impressing the captains and California-inspired smoky feasts. |
July 10, 2023 |
| 2 |
2nd Annual BBQ Games The beloved BBQ games are back and better than ever; this year, captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burell and Sunny Anderson lead their teams in a classic relay for the coveted PIG-asus trophy before a "Gold Rush"-inspired treasure hunt. |
July 17, 2023 |
| 3 |
Fisherman's Wharf War Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson deliver dishes that are well known to San Francisco. |
July 24, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Howdy Again, Texas! BBQ Brawl is back in the Lonestar State, and 12 new contenders are ready to show off their 'cue to returning captains Bobby Flay and Sunny Anderson, as well as newcomer Michael Voltaggio. They serve up sliders packed with their signature flavors in hopes of catching the captains' attention during the team pick and cook up surf and turf to impress judges Carson Kressley, Brooke Williamson and Rodney Scott |
July 8, 2024 |
| 2 |
3rd Annual BBQ Games Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio introduce the contenders to the fastest and wildest BBQ games! The coveted "PIG-asus" trophy is up for grabs in a Texas-sized relay race, and the judges have cooked up some fun and games in the team brawl to earn advantages |
July 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
On the Road Again It's team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio's turn to cook in an advantage challenge designed to keep the judges fueled "on-the-go" as they pull up for some roadside BBQ. Then, the Brawlers cook up feasts inspired by the many great regions of American 'cue |
July 22, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cookin' Up Something New The Brawl is back with new captains Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso here to steal Bobby Flay's crown. Twelve new Brawlers serve up their signature flavors on Texas toast, hoping to earn a huge advantage of getting to choose their team captain. Then, the captains take charge as the teams attempt to work together for the first time, and judges Carson Kressley, Brooke Williamson and Rodney Scott decide who lands on top |
June 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
4th Annual BBQ Games It's all fun and games -- until someone gets eliminated! Captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso lead the way in the fourth annual BBQ games, as the teams must work together in a build-a-better-burger relay race. Up for grabs is time that the Brawlers can choose to bet in a highly competitive BBQ auction |
June 8, 2025 |
| 3 |
Global Live-Fire Feast BBQ Brawl is going global, and the grills and smokers have been replaced with live-fire cooking apparatus from around the world. First, team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Antonia Lofaso go head-to-head in a spicy advantage challenge. Then, the Brawlers cook dishes over smoldering live fire |
June 8, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The BBQ Remix Twelve Brawlers serve up their signature flavors in a BBQ bowl as they compete to impress judges Carson Kressley, Adrienne Cheatham, and Rashad Jones to win a huge advantage -- choosing their team captain, Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, or Brooke Williamson |
May 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
BBQ Food Hall The teams create their own food halls, led by captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson. The Brawlers must bring the heat and their heritage to the table to impress the judges |
May 18, 2026 |
| 3 |
5th Annual BBQ Games The BBQ games are back! Judge Carson Kressley takes a turn as game show host, and team captains Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan, and Brooke Williamson face off for a shot at premium ingredients for the brawl |
May 25, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Food Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 1, 2019 |
| Last aired | May 18, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |