BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Symon Season 7 Episode 1 - The BBQ Remix

Airdate: 2026-May-11

Episode summary:

In the supersized season premiere, Bobby Flay and last season's winning coach Maneet Chauhan return to Star Hill Ranch in Austin, Texas and for the first time, Brooke Williamson rounds out the trio of captains. The three culinary masters welcome twelve new Brawlers who jump into the action immediately with a challenge to serve up their signature BBQ flavors in a bowl. At stake is a huge advantage: the winning competitor can choose their team captain. The heat is on as Bobby, Maneet and Brooke pick their teams and judges Adrienne Cheatham, Rashad Jones and Carson Kressley send one pitmaster home. From grills and smokers to vertical fire and raw wood, these pitmasters are challenged each week to work with different fire elements and unexpected ingredients.

About BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Symon series:

Master of meat Michael Symon and his grill master pal, Bobby Flay, are set to face off in the ultimate heated barbecue competition deep in the hear...Show more >