The Captains' Best BBQ Tricks and Tips

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Season 3, Episode 3

Backyard BBQ

It's time to celebrate where every BBQ master begins: at home on the grill. Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila know that just about everyone gets their start in the backyard, so the competitors showcase their skills in sticky situations that home grillers must master!

Thursday
Apr 20
11am | 10c
Season 3, Episode 4

Throwback BBQ

A true Master of 'Cue must know their BBQ history. The competitors have to dig deep to pass the ultimate old-school BBQ test under the watchful eyes of captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila.

Thursday
Apr 20
12pm | 11c
Season 3, Episode 5

You Gotta Beef With Me?!

A true Master of 'Cue must be able to answer that age-old question, "Where's the beef??" In this all-beef challenge, the teams led by captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila are tasked with making a variety of beef-focused dishes that test their expertise with both small and large cuts.

Thursday
Apr 20
1pm | 12c
Season 3, Episode 6

Not Your Average 'Cue

Hogs, cows and chickens get all the press, but in truth, anything can be smoked or grilled, and different locations can produce some unusual 'cue. The teams led by Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila are challenged to master unconventional BBQ ingredients and show their true potential.

Thursday
Apr 27
11am | 10c
Season 3, Episode 7

Social Media Connection

A true Master of 'Cue knows how to communicate and reach BBQ lovers wherever they are. Social media is one of the best ways for aspiring BBQ cooks to find new recipes and inspiration, so to make it into the finale, the teams led by Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila must prove that they know how to cook -- and connect -- on social.

Thursday
Apr 27
12pm | 11c
Season 3, Episode 8

Impress Us

The three finalists have one more chance to prove themselves worthy of the title of Master of 'Cue. In the last challenge, team captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila watch as the competitors go all out to impress the judges -- and deal with some curve balls along the way. It won't be easy, but the reward is a featured role on Food Network Digital!

Thursday
Apr 27
1pm | 12c
Season 3, Episode 6

Not Your Average 'Cue

Hogs, cows and chickens get all the press, but in truth, anything can be smoked or grilled, and different locations can produce some unusual 'cue. The teams led by Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila are challenged to master unconventional BBQ ingredients and show their true potential.

Sunday
Apr 30
2pm | 1c
Season 3, Episode 7

Social Media Connection

A true Master of 'Cue knows how to communicate and reach BBQ lovers wherever they are. Social media is one of the best ways for aspiring BBQ cooks to find new recipes and inspiration, so to make it into the finale, the teams led by Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila must prove that they know how to cook -- and connect -- on social.

Sunday
Apr 30
3pm | 2c
Season 3, Episode 8

Impress Us

The three finalists have one more chance to prove themselves worthy of the title of Master of 'Cue. In the last challenge, team captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila watch as the competitors go all out to impress the judges -- and deal with some curve balls along the way. It won't be easy, but the reward is a featured role on Food Network Digital!

Sunday
Apr 30
4pm | 3c
Season 3, Episode 2

BBQ Games

After a big team shake-up in the first episode, the pitmasters could use a day of team-building with their new captains. It's all about BBQ games as captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila lead their teams in working together and communicating while racing to the finish line.

Saturday
May 20
2pm | 1c
Season 3, Episode 3

Backyard BBQ

It's time to celebrate where every BBQ master begins: at home on the grill. Captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila know that just about everyone gets their start in the backyard, so the competitors showcase their skills in sticky situations that home grillers must master!

Saturday
May 20
3pm | 2c
Season 3, Episode 4

Throwback BBQ

A true Master of 'Cue must know their BBQ history. The competitors have to dig deep to pass the ultimate old-school BBQ test under the watchful eyes of captains Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila.

Saturday
May 20
4pm | 3c

About the show

Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Jet Tila mentor and coach the country's most-respected barbecue challengers in a fiery competition. The captains face off to passionately mentor, inspire and nurture teams of specialty pitmasters from all over America. At stake is the title of Master of 'Cue and the starring role in a series on Food Network digital.

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