The teams celebrate a classic BBQ tradition: tailgating! Team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson mentor their pitmasters as they explore the sporty side of BBQ -- the kind that brings friends and family together around the grill to fire up their team spirit ... and their taste buds.
Get ready for a wild ride with The All American Cowgirl Chicks – the All-women trick riding team that grills and thrills. Plus a BBQ sauce spa treatment that has one woman covered in sauce. How BBQ changed Dallas, the TV show, and a totally Texas red, white, and blue BBQ. BBQ gadget: collapsible grilling tools.
Halfway through the competition, the contenders get even more determined to claim the big prize! The teams must prove that BBQ can be eaten anytime -- not just for lunch or dinner. Team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson mentor their pitmasters as they attempt to show the judges just how delicious and versatile BBQ can be.