BBQ Brawl - Season 5

BBQ Brawl is back in the Lonestar State, and 12 new contenders are ready to show off their 'cue to returning captains Bobby Flay and Sunny Anderson, as well as newcomer Michael Voltaggio. They serve up sliders packed with their signature flavors in hopes of catching the captains' attention during the team pick and cook up surf and turf to impress judges Carson Kressley, Brooke Williamson and Rodney Scott.

Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio introduce the contenders to the fastest and wildest BBQ games! The coveted "PIG-asus" trophy is up for grabs in a Texas-sized relay race, and the judges have cooked up some fun and games in the team brawl to earn advantages.

It's team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio's turn to cook in an advantage challenge designed to keep the judges fueled "on-the-go" as they pull up for some roadside BBQ. Then, the Brawlers cook up feasts inspired by the many great regions of American 'cue.

A shocking ingredient in the advantage challenge requires team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio to step up their game. In the team brawl, the grills and smokers are taken away, and the Brawlers must share a single piece of equipment to cook up a nose-to-tail feast.

Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio challenge the Brawlers to dig into their BBQ bag of tricks and create smoky feasts without wood or charcoal. If that's not enough, they're hit with a shake-up when the bottom Brawler from each team must cook for their lives in an elimination challenge.

Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio dig into all-American BBQ with an advantage challenge featuring sports fan favorites. Then, the competitors face a team brawl that celebrates their collective American BBQ experience.

Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio task the Brawlers with showcasing their ability to win over a crowd with decadent, over-the-top BBQ creations, and one team attempts to gain a big advantage by taking down judge Carson Kressley in the dunk tank!

Proud Texan and Triple Threat Titan Tiffany Derry joins Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and fellow Titan Michael Voltaggio to challenge the remaining Brawlers to two Triple Threat-inspired tasks, where they'll see if the contenders really have what it takes to go all the way.

Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio bring in a soon-to-be bride and groom to serve as clients for the semi-finalists. If the Brawlers manage to impress them with a cocktail hour appetizer and reception dinner, they'll earn a ticket to the finale.

Team captains Bobby Flay, Sunny Anderson and Michael Voltaggio prepare for the showdown of the season, and the Brawlers are on a mission to showcase their best flavors as well as their range. As if that's not enough pressure, precious time is on the line in the advantage challenge.