The BEST episodes of Barbecue Showdown season 2

Every episode of Barbecue Showdown season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Barbecue Showdown season 2!

Follow the country’s best backyard smokers and competitive barbecuers as they compete for the title of "The 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.

Last Updated: 5/12/2024Network: NetflixStatus: Continuing
Share:
star
7.44
16 votes

#1 - The Piggy Bank

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/26/2023

The last two pitmasters standing go whole hog in this fiery finale, serving snout-to-tail spreads to determine who will go home a barbecue champion.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
7.40
20 votes

#2 - Land, Sea & Fire

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/26/2023

The pitmasters dig deep in the Trench to make a mouthwatering surf and turf menu, cooking their proteins both above and below ground.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
7.37
19 votes

#3 - BBQ Trash or Treasure?

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/26/2023

The four fire tamers still in the game get creative to cook perfectly pulled meat and sides using an array of rickety, makeshift smoker rigs.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
7.31
16 votes

#4 - A Festive Feast

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/26/2023

The competition gets personal as the barbecuers race to make family-style holiday feasts inspired by their own most delicious traditions.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
7.31
16 votes

#5 - Don't Bring a Skewer to a Swordfight

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/26/2023

Semifinalists tackle a new test in close quarters, sharing one dome to suspend their dishes over open fire as they attempt Brazilian-style churrasco.

star
7.29
21 votes

#6 - Saucy and Spicy

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/26/2023

Things get spicy when the judges ask the cooks to take their pick from a pantry packed with peppers that range from friendly to face-melting.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
7.21
19 votes

#7 - Breakfast Showdown

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/26/2023

After a dramatic campfire breakfast cook-off, the competitors roll through a new challenge: barbecuing a stuffed roast with a delicious surprise inside.

Watch Now:Amazon
star
7.17
24 votes

#8 - The Fire Within

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2023

The contestants craft signature barbecue plates to show what they can make over an open flame, including one dish cooked al fresco in the all-new Trench.

Watch Now:Amazon