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Entertainment Now | July 8 - 14, 2023 20 | By Caroline Collacutt TV Media T his summer is set to be big for barbecue lovers, as new seasons of both "BBQ Brawl" and "BBQ USA" premiere, airing back-to-back Monday, July 10, on Food Net- work. With 10 new episodes, "BBQ Brawl" welcomes Sunny Ander- son ("The Kitchen") to the stage, joining Bobby Flay ("Beat Bobby Flay") and Anne Burrell ("Worst Cooks in America") as this sea- son's team captains, who will coach 12 of the country's best pit- masters in high-stakes challeng- es, in the end determining who really is the "Master of 'Cue." This time, the competition takes place in California, with Warner Bros. Entertainment dub- bing the area "The home of Santa Maria-style barbecue and bounti- ful fresh ingredients." There, the pitmasters put their skills to the test, along with their ability to work in teams as they are divided into groups of four, helmed by their given chef-slash-mentor. The Warner Bros. release went on to promise an exciting first ep- isode: "In an ode to the Golden State, they are serving up tacos in hopes of impressing the captains before they select their teams. Then they must impress with Cali- fornia-inspired smoky feasts," presenting completed dishes to this season's judges: Carson Kressley ("RuPaul's Drag Race"), Brooke Williamson ("Top Chef") and James Beard Award-winning chef and pitmaster, Rodney Scott. "From epic live fire cooking and rib fests to whole suckling pigs, the competition is more cutthroat than ever this season – and the smack talking hits new heights," promises Warner Bros. The cookout doesn't stop there. Season 2 of the cooking docuseries "BBQ USA" airs di- rectly after, following host Mi- chael Symon as he takes a bite out of American barbecue cul- ture, celebrating unique flavors and traditions from across the country and shining the spot- light on the talented cooks who have accomplished such meat mastery. Along the way, Symon pits pitmasters against each other, letting them compete for cash prizes and recognition for their craft. "My love for barbecue is no secret, and I'm also no stranger to cooking competitions, which is why I'm thrilled to be back on the road visiting the premier barbecue competitions across the country," Symon told War- ner Bros. "I love meeting the passionate pit and grill masters and connecting with them over their life's passion for 'cue and learning their tips and tricks to share with audiences." Both Symon and Flay will be able to do just that, with the premieres of "BBQ Brawl" and "BBQ USA," Monday, July 10, on Food Network. 'BBQ Brawl' and 'BBQ USA' return with new summer seasons Michael Symon from "BBQ USA" Saturday 5:00 p.m. (WTTW) New Scandinavian Cooking (FOOD) Guy: Hawaiian Style 5:30 p.m. (WTTW) Check, Please! 6:00 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 7:00 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 8:00 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Sunday 5:00 p.m. (FOOD) Guy's Grocery Games (HIST) The Food That Built America 6:00 p.m. (FOOD) Guy's Grocery Games (HIST) The Food That Built America 7:00 p.m. (WTTW) The Great American Recipe (WFFT) (WXIN) Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars (FOOD) Guy's Grocery Games (HIST) The Food That Built America 8:00 p.m. (FOOD) The Great Food Truck Race (HIST) The Food That Built America Monday 5:00 p.m. (WIPB) The Great American Recipe (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 5:30 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 6:00 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 6:30 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 7:00 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 7:30 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 8:00 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay Tuesday 4:00 p.m. (WTTW) Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television (WFYI) America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated (FOOD) Chopped 4:30 p.m. (WTTW) America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated (WFYI) Field Trip With Curtis Stone 5:00 p.m. (WFYI) Pati's Mexican Table (FOOD) Chopped 6:00 p.m. (FOOD) Chopped 7:00 p.m. (FOOD) Chopped 8:00 p.m. (FOOD) Chopped Wednesday 4:00 p.m. (WTTW) Christopher Kimball's Milk Street Television (FOOD) Guy's Grocery Games 4:30 p.m. (WTTW) America's Test Kitchen From Cook's Illustrated 5:00 p.m. (FOOD) Guy's Grocery Games 6:00 p.m. (FOOD) Guy's Grocery Games 7:00 p.m. (FOOD) Guy's Grocery Games 8:00 p.m. (WFFT) (WXIN) MasterChef (FOOD) Guy's Grocery Games Thursday 5:00 p.m. (WFYI) Joanne Weir's Plates and Places (WIPB) Food -- Delicious Science 5:30 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 6:00 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 6:30 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 7:00 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 7:30 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay 8:00 p.m. (FOOD) Beat Bobby Flay Friday 5:00 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 5:30 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 6:00 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 6:30 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 7:00 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 7:30 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 8:00 p.m. (FOOD) Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Cooking this Week

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