Pitmasters
2026 · 1 Season · 8 Episodes ·
Teams of elite pitmasters compete in a non-stop, week-long endurance battle over live fire to win their share of over $50,000. Hosts and judges Andrew Zimmern, Jess Pryles, Moe Cason, and Ernest Servantes crown one team the Pitmasters Champion.
Episodes
6. Backyard BBQWith four teams left in the competition, judges Andrew Zimmern, Ernest Servantes, Jess Pryles, and Moe Cason are looking for a classic backyard barbecue potluck with a live-fire main course and two sides that don't disappoint. But the catch is that the pitmasters only have three hours to pull it off! The teams are fighting for a spot in the semifinals, and for the first time the Big Burn comes with a $5,000 prize.
7. The Whole HogThe three remaining teams transform a whole hog into a cohesive, competition-worthy meal to earn $8,000 and a spot in the finale. Plus, the judges want a different meal for lunch, and they're willing to pay for it with another $4,000 up for grabs.E88. The Final BurnThe final two teams compete head-to-head preparing a five-course barbecue tasting menu. Judges Andrew Zimmern, Ernest Servantes, Jess Pryles and Moe Cason decide who will walk away with $30,000 and the title of Pitmasters Champion.
