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Anthony and Cedric dive head-first into the tedious (yet delicious) task of menu planning--calling on friends, mentors, and award winning pitmasters Rasheed Phillips and Kevin Bludso to guide the way.

Kings of BBQ

Cheers To You, Fam!

Anthony and Cedric's efforts have paid off; ultimate restaurateur Mr. Robert Earl comes calling to propose a new restaurant venture with AC Barbeque.

An Earl Courts The Kings

Friend and mentor Daymond John pays a visit to the guys to talk shop and share his expertise; Anthony and Cedric collaborate with a celebrated pitmaster at Smorgasburg, a local food fair, and chat with barbeque icon Rasheed Phillips.

Setting Up Shop

Now that AC Barbeque is Walmart official, it's time to get the word out; following the advice of Mike Meldman, the guys set off to introduce the brand at Anthony's annual charity golf tournament and, later, pay a visit to their beloved LA Rams.

It's Feedin Time

The day has finally arrived... AC Barbecue is in Walmart stores! To celebrate, Anthony and Cedric head out to Walmart's headquarters in Northwest Arkansas to launch their new brand in front of 5,000 associates. This episode chronicles their cross-country journey--including Diego's first private plane, the guys' big stage announcement, and, of course, a decked-out AC Barbeque food truck so they can win over customers one BBQ taco at a time. To wrap up their launch week, the guys finally head.

Are You Not Entertained?

AC Barbeque is hittin' the streets as Cedric and Anthony unveil their rubs at Memphis in May, a world-class barbecue competition and festival.

Wipe That Flavor Off Your Face!

Ced receives the fantastic news that Walmart has committed to selling AC BBQ rubs and visits Walmart to learn about retail strategies and sidekicks; Mr. Bar-BQ arrives with new prototypes of their ideas, and the guys are pleased with the results.

A Retailer Come Calling

The guys visit Cedric's hometown of St. Louis and some of Cedric's old stomping grounds, then the famous Kenrick's Butchers, where they learn all about St. Louis signature-style pork steak and tips.

Meet Me in St. Louis

Cedric and Anthony hone in on their signature tastes with the Pilot R&D team; a visit with the marketing team and Mike Meldman helps the guys dive further into the purpose of launching the brand and being authentic to their roots.

Making the Rubs, Selling the Dream

Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson launch AC Barbeque to bring back the feeling of friendship and community to everyone's backyard, and seek expert advice from legendary pit master Kevin Bludso.

AC Barbeque Is a Launch!

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Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer head out on a culinary adventure across America to discover the best techniques, flavors and traditions as they work together to start their own barbecue empire.

S1 E1 | AC Barbeque Is a Launch!

E10 | Cheers To You, Fam!

E9 | An Earl Courts The Kings

E8 | Setting Up Shop

E7 | It's Feedin Time

E6 | Are You Not Entertained?

E5 | Wipe That Flavor Off Your Face!

E4 | A Retailer Come Calling

E3 | Meet Me in St. Louis

E2 | Making the Rubs, Selling the Dream

E1 | AC Barbeque Is a Launch!