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BBQ Brawl: Flay v. Symon

4 episodes Premiered Aug 1, 2019 Updated Oct 7, 2026

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Backyard BBQ

Aug 1, 2019

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 f

S1·E2 Core

High Steaks

Aug 8, 2019

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 si

S1·E3 Core

Winging It

Aug 15, 2019

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

S1·E4 Mytharc

Going Whole Hog

Aug 22, 2019

The competition started with eight of the world's greatest barbecue pitmasters, and it's down to the final two. Bobby Flay and Michael Symon transform from mentors to sous chefs in