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Michael Symon assembles his dream team to take on over 150 teams at the most prestigious barbecue cook off: the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.

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Memphis Mayhem

The Pacific Northwest heats up as Michael Symon arrives at Washington's Spring Fair BBQ Playoffs, where over 30 pitmaster teams compete for a share of the $25,000 prize; teams compete to serve up the best ribs, chicken, brisket, pork and salmon.

A Salmon Showdown

Michael Symon meets the who's-who list of BBQ legends in the heart of Queens, New York, at the Pig Beach BBQ Benefit; thirty renowned pitmasters gather to compete, and Michael learns all their inspiring stories, techniques and signature creations.

Legends in Queens

Michael Symon heads to Breaux Bridge, La., for the Operation Smoke Sheaux, where over 60 teams compete for a share of the $10,000 payout; it's a battle featuring chicken, spare ribs and brisket, along with a gumbo cook off.

Battle on the Bayou

Michael Symon dives into the BBQ extravaganza at the 12th annual Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay in Apalachicola, Fla.; nearly 50 teams from the Southeast vie for the ultimate BBQ glory; the Mystery Box throws a tasty challenge at the pitmasters.

Smokin' in the Sunshine State

Michael Symon heads to Uvalde, Texas, for the 15th annual Briscoe Ranch BBQ Cook-off at the Crossroads, where top pitmasters from Texas and beyond vie for a tasty prize of $10,000.

Smokin' at the Crossroads

It's a fiery clash of flavors as Michael Symon heads to Elkton, Fla., for the seventh annual Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam; over 60 top pitmasters battle it out in six categories, including chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket, but this time there's a twist.

A BBQ Slam Dunk

Michael Symon is back and heading to the largest barbecue competition on Earth -- the American Royal World Series of Barbecue; over 500 BBQ pitmaster teams battle it out in two days for glory, bragging rights and a share of $85,000 in prize money.

The Royal Rumble of BBQ

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Michael Symon travels to BBQ competitions across the country to showcase elite competitors and BBQ talent as they battle for barbecue bragging rights and prizes.

S2 E7 | A Salmon Showdown