Plot Synopsis

BBQ BRAWL: FLAY V. SYMON is a four-episode series that features Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon competing against each other, as they mentor eight of the country's most respected BBQ challengers at the famed Star Hill Ranch in Austin, Texas, with barbecue battles to determine which challenger reigns supreme. While Michael and Bobby compete to inspire and coach their teams, a panel of judges, consisting of grilling experts Moe Cason, Chris Lilly and Amy Mills, decide which chefs flame out. In the end, one competitor earns the title of "Master of Cue" and stars in their own digital series on FoodNetwork.com. Challenges during the season include a regional BBQ challenge, testing the pitmasters' ability to cook any style; and Bobby and Michael battling in a high "steaks" challenge utilizing Tomahawk Ribeye. The final two pitmasters meet in a BBQ battle for the ages, but when the sun sets, only one competitor walks away with claim to the title and their own digital series.
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On Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 9pm ET/PT, Food Network premiered "Going Whole Hog," the season finale of BBQ BRAWL: FLAY V. SYMON. The competition started with eight of the world's greatest barbecue pitmasters, and it's down to the final two: Lee Ann Whippen and Susie Bulloch. Bobby Flay and Michael Symon transform from mentors to sous chefs in a barbecue battle for the ages. But when the sun sets on Star Hill Ranch, only one competitor can walk way with their own digital series and lay claim to the title Master of 'Cue.