Throughout history, the skilled craft of the butcher has been essential to human survival. In early civilizations when foodborne diseases were claiming lives, it was the butcher with their precise tools and keen skills who warded off death. This vital craftsman became a fixture in every town across America. Today, there are thousands of people who continue this noble tradition but only a select few with the right expertise can be considered a “Master Butcher.” Now, for the first time comes an extreme, high-stakes competition where best-in-class butchers battle in a showdown designed to put their knowledge, strategy and technique to the ultimate test. With their sharp knives and even sharper skills, these butchers carve their way through painstaking challenges, use their expert talent to adapt to historical twists, and reveal the fascinating secrets of the butcher’s world.
TV series
The Butcher
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
- 1S1 E1
Meat the Monster
May 22, 201945 min
Four butchers must break down a pig using an old-school hog splitter; the remaining three are tasked with cutting steaks and eyeballing to weight without a scale; the final two advance to the final round where a mystery beast is revealed.
- 2S1 E2
The Invaders
May 29, 201945 min
Four expert butchers must break down an entire side of beef without the use of power saws; the remaining three must cut three pounds of bacon by eyeballing the weight without a scale; only two butchers advance to the final round.
- 3S1 E3
A Poultry Sum
Jun 5, 201945 min
Four skilled butchers battle to showcase their sharp knives and keen talent in this first-of-its-kind, high-stakes meat competition. First, the butchers must break down a massive side of bison using only a traditional Native American weapon
- 4S1 E4
Opah
Jun 12, 201945 min
Four Butchers stuff their way through the first round of competition where they must fill the inside of a turkey with several layers of other smaller birds. They race each other to break down and grind beef to make burgers of various weight
- 5S1 E5
Raising the Steaks
Jun 19, 201945 min
Four expert butchers bring the sharpest blades to slice through this demanding, first-of-its-kind test of skill. First, the butchers must break down an entire deer using only a traditional flint knife. With the clock ticking, the competitor
- 6S1 E6
The Beast
Jun 26, 201945 min
Starring
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Butcher?
- The Butcher is streaming on MyOutdoor TV Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Butcher are there?
- The Butcher has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Butcher?
- The Butcher has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 26, 2019.
- Who stars in The Butcher?
- The Butcher stars Roxanne Spruance, David Budworth, Michael Sullivan, Colby Donaldson.
