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The Best Episodes of BBQ Pitmasters

Every episode of BBQ Pitmasters ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of BBQ Pitmasters!

Best episode
S5E5 Race to the Finish
8.57 votes
Worst episode
S2E2 Roasted Development
5.68 votes
Top season
Season 6
7.8avg
Binge time
2d 1h
58 episodes
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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 5 - Race to the Finish
    8.5/10(7 votes)

    S5:E5

    At the Martinsville Speedway in southern Virginia, three couples, Rob and Amy Bagby, Jennifer and Tommy Duncan, and Tommy and Lisa Houston race their way to barbeque supremacy. The winner joins special guest Dale Earnhardt, Jr. in pit row.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 1 - When Pigs Fly
    8.2/10(7 votes)

    S5:E1

    At the "Smokin’ in the Square Festival" in Pensacola, Fl, David Bouska, Eric Thomas, and "Big Jim" Modesitt show off their best spare ribs and pork butt for a chance to win the coveted title of Kingsford BBQ Pitmaster Grand Champion.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 1 - Smokin' in Mesquite
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    S1:E1

    Teams head to the Nevada desert for the Smokin' in Mesquite BBQ competition with $40,000 in cash and prizes at stake.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 6 - The Grand Porkin' Finale
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    S3:E6

    Five teams compete for the prize and title in the Season 3 finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 5 - Doctors, Divas and 2 Worthless Nuts
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    S3:E5

    Three contestants grill chicken and pork in Salisbury, Md.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 2 - Baby Light My Fire
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E2

    Three competitors face off at the annual Pigs in Flight BBQ Competition in Memphis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 2 - Por-ken For Dinner
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S5:E2

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. BBQ Pitmasters Season 6 Episode 8 - Best In Beef
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S6:E8

    Among Georgia Champion Robby Royal of Rescue Smokers, Texas Champion Junior Urias of Up in Smoke and Wild Card Champion John Coon of House of Q, who will emerge victorious to continue on to win the title of BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion?

    Director:Unknown
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  9. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 13 - BBQ Dreams Come True
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S5:E13

    Returning winners David Bouska, Rod Gray, and Lynnae Oxley face off in the BBQ Pitmasters Grand Championship.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 1 - Try, Try, Tri-Tip Again
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    S3:E1

    Three competitors face off at the Don't Be Cruel BBQ Duel in Mississippi in the Season 3 premiere

    Director:Unknown
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  11. BBQ Pitmasters Season 4 Episode 6 - Bluegrass, Bourbon & BBQ
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    S4:E6

    Kentucky has one of the most delicious BBQ traditions in the South. John Foreman of Old Hickory Bar-B-Que Restaurant, Roy Henry of Henry's Boogalou BBQ, and Mike Ramage of Still Smokin' BBQ compete for the title of BBQ Pitmasters Kentucky Champion.

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  12. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 5 - American Royal Open Barbecue
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    S1:E5

    Nearly 500 professional and amateur barbecue teams compete for more than $40,000 in prizes at the American Royal Open in Kansas City, Mo.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 8 - Johnny Trigg's Shootout
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E8

    "Godfather of Ribs"' Johnny Trigg challenges his closest friends and fiercest rivals to an all-ribs showdown in Texas; for the first time ever, the cooks watch the judges' reactions.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. BBQ Pitmasters Season 2 Episode 6 - Bring Home the Bacon
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    S2:E6

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 11 - My Kind of Q!
    7.4/10(6 votes)

    S5:E11

    Returning champions Lynnae Oxley, Jeff Vanderlinde, and Rob ‘Rub’ Bagby face off for the second BBQ Pitmasters semi-final round in Westmont, IL.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. BBQ Pitmasters Season 2 Episode 4 - Not a Moment To Spare
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    S2:E4

    BBQ favorite, spare ribs; contestants face a prehistoric challenge.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 3 - Trimming the Fat
    7.3/10(7 votes)

    S3:E3

    Pork belly and turkey are barbecued as Johnny Trigg takes on younger competitors.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. BBQ Pitmasters Season 3 Episode 4 - All Hammed Up!
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S3:E4

    Beef ribs and ham challenge contestants in Dothan, Ala.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. BBQ Pitmasters Season 4 Episode 1 - Deep in the Heart of BBQ
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S4:E1

    Chefs Buzzie Hughes, Will Fleischman and Ernest Servantes set out to prove who makes the best barbecue in Texas.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 9 - O-Cue-Homa
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    S5:E9

    Pitmasters Robbie Royal, Howie Kleinberg, and Jack Waiboer head to the Bixby BBQ and Blues Festival in Bixby, OK for their chance at becoming the BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion and winning $50,000.

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  21. BBQ Pitmasters Season 2 Episode 5 - Fowl Play
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    S2:E5

    Four contestants face off against a Turducken.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 4 - American Royal Invitational Barbecue
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S1:E4

    Top teams compete in the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City, Mo.; Myron faces his biggest rival on the circuit; rookie Paul begs for help from a pro.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 7 - The Big Pig Jig
    7.1/10(9 votes)

    S1:E7

    Myron is on his home turf as he defends his title at the Big Pig Jig, the oldest barbecue event in Georgia; Tuffy faces a double challenge as he attempts his first whole hog on a new pit.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. BBQ Pitmasters Season 1 Episode 2 - Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-off
    7.0/10(12 votes)

    S1:E2

    Lee Ann and Myron face off in whole hog competition while tempers flare between Johnny and one of the local cooks at a barbecue cook-off in Murphysboro, Ill.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. BBQ Pitmasters Season 5 Episode 12 - Show Me the Q
    6.7/10(7 votes)

    S5:E12

    "Stumpv" McDowell, Robby Royal, and Rod Gray return for the last of BBQ Pitmasters semi-final rounds before the Kingsford BBQ Pitmasters Grand Championship.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Race to the Finish" is the best rated episode of BBQ Pitmasters. It scored 8.5/10 from 7 votes. Written and directed by Unknown, it aired on June 30, 2013. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "When Pigs Fly".

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