Burgers, Brew & 'Que

Michael Symon takes a road trip to taste the best of the American classics: burgers and barbecue.

Bacon Knows Best

S6 E1

Michael Symon tackles a towering fortress of ribs and a meaty trifecta sandwich of juicy brisket, pork and sausage; local pork belly is cured and slow braised in house-brewed beer; a burger features bacon, pork belly and prosciutto.

Scary Good Smoked Meat

S6 E2

Michael Symon munches on fish tacos with house-made blue corn tortillas and a meaty Mexican pizza; a Colorado lamb patty is a remake of a traditional Hawaiian hangover cure; pulled pork and brisket sandwich; barbecue rib-meat chimichanga.

Barbecue Boss of All Sandwiches

S6 E3

Michael Symon devours a meaty stacked sandwich and a beefy ballpark dog; a gas station-turned-burger joint serves a fried apple and brie cheeseburger; homemade deep-fried sausage and Cajun crawfish enchiladas.

Smoked, Stuffed and Smothered

S6 E4

Michael Symon takes on a dumpling-inspired pork and shrimp burger; a wood-fired pizza topped with spicy roast chicken and sweet corn; pulled pork on a cornbread waffle and smoked meatballs with a cheesy surprise inside.

Bayou Barbecue and Saucy Skillets

S6 E5

Michael Symon starts in Las Vegas with a skillet full of pork belly chili and a mega-pancake; mac and cheese studded with crawfish, alligator andouille sausage and shrimp; an umami burger built for every craving.

Far East Meats Wild West

S6 E7

Michael Symon devours towering burgers piled with spicy Korean pork bulgogi and juicy pork belly pastrami; a modern-day sloppy joe is loaded with burnt brisket ends; lamb-chili tacos and cheesy shawarma nachos.

Meatloaded Makeovers

S6 E8

Michael Symon starts with Vietnamese fusion dishes; an Asian-inspired duck burger gets a wonton topper; a meaty take on a classic PB and J; pastrami sandwiches.

Build Your Own Burger

S5 E2

Michael Symon chooses from over 400,000 topping combinations to create his own meaty masterpiece; pork buns in Columbus, Ohio; a roasted onion stuffed with smoked pork and brisket.

Burnt Ends for Breakfast

S5 E7

A chocolate bacon burger is loaded from top to bottom; a soy-marinated pineapple hanger steak draped over spicy kimchi fried rice; fried potato cakes loaded with brisket burnt ends, mustard hollandaise sauce and a perfectly runny egg.

Stuffed, Spicy, and Cheesy

S4 E1

Michael Symon gets in touch with his Greek heritage with a classic lamb and feta cheeseburger; an Italian-style burger stuffed with smoky mozzarella and prosciutto; a rabbit-meat hot dog with chili pepper toppings so spicy there's a release waiver.

Sweet Treats and Savory Meats

S4 E8

Michael Symon starts in Boston with triple-processed pork belly that's cured, brined and smoked; tender braised lamb shoulder amps up a traditional breakfast hash; fresh, local cinnamon rolls as buns for an insanely sweet and savory burger.

Extra Meat Please

S4 E9

A burger loaded to the max with beef, ham, bacon and sausage; Korean-style smoked pork sandwich with miso-barbecue sauce makes Atlanta the frontier of barbecue fusion; a spicy, fried Cornish hen in Houston.

Barbecue in the Big Apple

S3 E1

Michael Symon is joined by Michael Strahan at their favorite New York City burger spot; they dine on meatball sliders, succulent St. Louis style ribs, pastrami-topped pizza and authentic barbecue; Michael gets a Two-Step lesson.

Phenomenal Philly Food Feast

S3 E2

Nick Lachey hooks up with Michael Symon in Philadelphia; from Chef Jose Garces' bourbon burger, to German smoked sausages, to authentic Italian pizza, everything they sample pairs perfectly with Philly's endless array of local and European brews.

Salty and Smoky in the Windy City

S3 E3

Michael hooks up with Anthony Anderson in Chicago to explore some of the city's legendary food institutions; smoked sausages and indulgent burgers; Michael engages in a sumo-style wrestling match with a local chef.

Motor City's Mouthwatering Meats

S3 E5

Michael takes reality television star Kendra Wilkinson on a whirlwind food and beer tour of Detroit to introduce her to one of the country's most resurgent cities; enjoys microbrews, Coney Island dogs, spicy Korean sliders and pulled pork enchiladas.

Decadent D.C. Dining

S3 E7

Michael Symon and the winner of "Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition," Jenni "JWoww" Farley, team up to tackle classic barbecue, fresh farmhouse burgers and microbrews; one of the area's best-known chefs gives his take on the local cuisine.

Beers, Burgers and Bocce in Baltimore

S3 E8

Josh Charles meets up with Michael at his favorite place for crab cakes in town; after a round of bocce ball, Michael introduces Josh to some of Baltimore's best new spots for juicy, inventive burgers and craft brews.

Smoked and Stacked

S2 E1

Duff Goldman visits a Baton Rouge, La. smokehouse that boasts an outrageous pork belly hoagie; in St. Louis, a big fat Greek burger; in Austin, Texas, pit-roasted meats and spicy salsa atop tortillas.

Sweet and Savory

S2 E2

Scott Conant shows Michael Symon his favorite burger and brew bar in New Orleans; in Kansas City, Kan.,award-winning smoked meat techniques; in Austin, Texas, artisanal sausages with brew-infused cocktails.

Spiced, Salty and Succulent

S2 E4

Eddie Jackson introduces a barbecue sandwich in Austin, Texas that has the entire town lined up; a sweet and spicy burger creation in Jersey City, N. J.; in Louisville, Ky., a pastrami spiced sandwich and dessert with a refreshing local brew.

Tastes of the Tropics

S2 E5

In Baton Rouge, La., pastry chef, Ron Ben-Israel, feasts on a mile-high key lime pie and a Caribbean-inspired brisket melt; in Louisville, Ky., a burger topped with chorizo and the bacon cinna-bomb; in Lexington, Ky., a spicy fried chicken sandwich.

Decadent Regional Dishes

S2 E6

In Baton Rouge, La., chef Jay Ducote, introduces a French and Cajun-inspired burger; in St. Louis, toasted ravioli stuffed with burnt ends; in Austin, Texas, a gigantic peach-glazed pork chop and peanut butter mousse pie.

Super Chefs' Favorite Foods

S2 E8

Football legend, Earl Campbell, digs into brisket and peach cobbler at one of Texas' most famous barbecue restaurants; in Cincinnati, a bacon and blue cheese burger; in Kansas City, Mo., inside-out shepherd's pie and beer-infused doughnuts.

Ooey, Gooey and Cheesy

S2 E9

In New Orleans, a bacon-onion jam, brie and brioche brunch burger alongside creamy crabmeat mac and cheese; a massive meatloaf sandwich in San Antonio; in Brooklyn, a smoked lamb belly sandwich and Chinese-style sticky ribs.

Deep-Fried Comfort Creations

S2 E10

In Brooklyn, a deep-fried burger; in New Orleans, crawfish and grits and jambalaya, washed down with an adult sundae steeped in local stout beer; in Lexington, Ky., a smoked and savory fried steak bacon biscuit.

Brisket for Breakfast

S2 E12

A bacon and blue cheese burger in San Antonio; a spicy Cincinnati sausage; in Austin, Texas, a meaty eggs Benedict.

Meat Fix Four Ways

S2 E13

In Lockhart, Texas, one family remains at the forefront of America's greatest barbecue after four generations; in Brooklyn, N.Y., a lobster meat and pork belly BLT; in Louisville, Ky., a juicy venison burger ignited by unique sauces and seasonings.

Whole Hog Heaven

S1 E2

In Nashville, Tenn., a burger joint that encourages custom creations; in Cleveland, a newcomer serving up pub food and house-made brews; in Brooklyn, N.Y., Carolina-style whole hog barbecue.

Finger-Licking Good

S1 E3

A Manhattan spot that combines a bottomless beer selection with high-octane hot dogs; in Ohio, a smoked meatloaf containing chorizo; burgers in Nashville.

Sweet and Smokey

S1 E5

In Cleveland, classic sweets are combined to make a dessert burger; in Brooklyn, an old school Jewish deli blended with traditional Canadian-style dirty fries; in Nashville, creamy mac and cheese and pulled pork.

Hot and Spicy

S1 E6

In Hell's Kitchen, New York City, a spicy burger that uses four different types of peppers; in Nashville, chicken fried steaks and beer belly tacos; in Ohio, the secret to non-messy ribs.