The Fire WithinThe 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.
Saucy and Spicy
E2
Saucy and SpicyThings 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.
Land, Sea & Fire
E3
Land, Sea & FireThe pitmasters dig deep in the Trench to make a mouthwatering surf and turf menu, cooking their proteins both above and below ground.
Breakfast Showdown
E4
Breakfast ShowdownAfter a dramatic campfire breakfast cook-off, the competitors roll through a new challenge: barbecuing a stuffed roast with a delicious surprise inside.
BBQ Trash or Treasure?
E5
BBQ Trash or Treasure?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.
A Festive Feast
E6
A Festive FeastThe competition gets personal as the barbecuers race to make family-style holiday feasts inspired by their own most delicious traditions.
Don't Bring a Skewer, To A Swordfight
E7
Don't Bring a Skewer, To A SwordfightSemifinalists tackle a new test in close quarters, sharing one dome to suspend their dishes over open fire as they attempt Brazilian-style churrasco.
The Piggy Bank
E8
The Piggy BankThe 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.
Cast of Season 2
Kevin BludsoSelf - Judge
Melissa CookstonSelf - Judge
Michelle ButeauSelf - Host
Daniel CalinProducer
Erin FlinnProducer
Tara SienerProducer
Simon KnightProducer
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