A new crop of barbecue pitmasters step onto the scene and introduce themselves through their food. Captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson choose their teams and get ready for their first no-limits team battle.

Captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson get to know their teams better through nostalgic challenges that inspire them to dig deep into their BBQ memory banks and challenge their ability to work together.

A true Master of 'Cue must have the ability to handle any challenge or cooking condition, so the competitors have to prove their ability to pivot! Team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson keep an eye on who can adapt and overcome as the pitmasters try to avoid going home.

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.

BBQ's explosion in popularity is partly thanks to massive BBQ competitions across America. Inspired by the competition circuit, it's all about low and slow as captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson see how well their contenders handle the classic BBQ cuts that have turned weekend warriors into household names.

The teams go fishing in an attempt to prove that they can handle seafood just as well as meat.

The remaining competitors put their spin on an international BBQ style, and the challenge pushes some contenders out of their comfort zones.

The competitors are challenged to stretch their imaginations and make the BBQ of the future. They explore the possibilities under the watchful eyes of team captains Bobby Flay, Michael Symon and Eddie Jackson.

The judges lay down the ultimate BBQ gauntlet: a super-sized, all-day competition filled with high stakes and surprises.