Ep 1. Backyard BBQ

In the first episode of BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Symon, titled "Backyard BBQ," eight talented and competitive pitmasters from across the country enter the competition ready to show off their skills in the art of barbecue cooking.

Before the competition begins, hosts and judges Bobby Flay and Michael Symon introduce themselves and give the contestants a brief rundown of how the competition will work. The pitmasters are then split into two teams, with Flay and Symon acting as team captains.

The first challenge is a classic backyard BBQ cook-off, with each team responsible for creating three classic BBQ dishes: chicken, ribs, and brisket. The teams have access to the same ingredients and cooking equipment, and must work together to divide tasks and come up with a winning strategy.

As the teams get to work, tensions rise and personalities clash. Some pitmasters prefer to work alone and struggle to compromise with their teammates, while others struggle with time management and executing their dishes to perfection. Both teams face setbacks and challenges, but ultimately present their dishes to the judges for tasting.

The judges, including Flay, Symon, and special guest judge Moe Cason, taste and evaluate each dish based on taste, texture, and appearance. They provide constructive feedback and criticism to the teams before announcing the winning team and the losing team, who will face off in a high-stakes elimination challenge.

The losing team must now compete in an individual challenge, where each pitmaster must prepare a signature dish using the same secret ingredient. The stakes are high, as the pitmaster with the weakest dish will be sent home.

The pitmasters get to work, with some taking risks and experimenting with unique flavor combinations while others stick to more traditional recipes. As the clock ticks down, the judges prepare to taste each dish before making their final decision.

In the end, one pitmaster is eliminated while the rest move on to the next challenge. BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Symon season 1 episode 1 "Backyard BBQ" sets the stage for an intense and high-stakes competition, showcasing the skill and culinary prowess of some of the best pitmasters in the country.