The American Barbecue Showdown

 is an American competition reality TV series hosted by Rutledge Wood and Lyric Lewis. It will be released on Netflix on September 18, 2020. The eight-part food competition series follows the country’s best backyard smokers and competitive barbecuers as they compete for the title of American Barbecue Champion.

On August 9, 2021, it was announced that Netflix picked up the series for a second season.

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

- Netflix Synopsis

Cast

 * Lyric Lewis
 * Rutledge Wood
 * Kevin Bludso
 * Melissa Cookston

Episodes

 * Season One


 * Barbecue in the Blood
 * Red, White and Barbecue
 * Don’t Need Teeth to Eat This Beef
 * Tournament of Sandwiches
 * Raccoon, Iguana and Hare — Oh My!
 * Cooking It Old School
 * Barbecue Around the World
 * The. Whole. Hog.