Name: Barbecue Showdown
Genre: Reality
Cast: Kevin Bludso, Melissa Cookston, Lyric Lewis, Rutledge Wood, Michelle Buteau

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3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S3E5 "Slow Fast Food" 7.4

Story

Eight of the country's best backyard smokers and pitmasters vie for the title of American Barbecue Champion in a fierce but friendly faceoff.

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BBQ Competition
Culinary Skills
American Cuisine
Backyard Cooking
Foodie Culture
Contestants
Pitmasters
Grilling
Friendly Rivalry

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Facts

September 18, 2020 · July 4, 2024 · Still running

First aired: September 18, 2020
Latest episode: July 4, 2024
Status: Still running
Length: 3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Genres: Reality
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Available in: 131 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbecue Showdown?"

Questions about Barbecue Showdown

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Where can I stream Barbecue Showdown?

Netflix

In the United States, Barbecue Showdown streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Barbecue Showdown worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 7.1).

Which season of Barbecue Showdown is best?

7.0S16.5S26.0S3

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.0. Season 3 is the weakest at 6.0. The highest-rated episode is Slow Fast Food (season 3, episode 5) at 7.4, and the lowest is The Final Stand (season 3, episode 8) at 4.2.

Is Barbecue Showdown okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Barbecue Showdown?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Barbecue Showdown?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.