Season 1 of Barbecue Showdown premiered on September 18, 2020.

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

Season 2 of Barbecue Showdown premiered on May 26, 2023.

New host Michelle Buteau ("The Circle") joins the judges for a fresh round of heated competition between eight of the best barbecuers in the country.