Competition 'Cue

A new crop of barbecue pitmasters steps up, showcasing their skills through food.

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.

True Masters of 'Cue must handle any challenge, so competitors must prove their ability to adapt.

The teams embrace a classic BBQ tradition: tailgating. Captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, and Eddie Jackson guide their pitmasters as they fire up grills, team spirit, and taste buds.

BBQ's rise in popularity is fueled by massive competitions. Inspired by this, captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, and Eddie Jackson see how their contenders handle classic BBQ cuts.

At the halfway point, teams become even more determined to win. They must prove BBQ works for any meal. Captains guide their pitmasters to impress the judges.

Competitors face unexpected twists as they fish and tackle seafood instead of meat. Captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, and Eddie Jackson guide their teams under pressure to win.

BBQ goes global as the competitors explore international BBQ traditions. They must add their own twist to a foreign style, pushing some far outside their comfort zones.

BBQ is rooted in tradition, but competitors are pushed to create the BBQ of the future.

As Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, and Eddie Jackson watch, the judges present the ultimate BBQ challenge: an all-day, high-stakes competition packed with surprises.