Destination America HD

Tom and Dana live just outside Atlanta and have three kids, but a very hectic home life has them looking for a place to get away to and relax.

Dean, Maura and their two daughters love living in the small town of Moses Lake, Wash., with its abundance of outdoor activities, and after five years of living a short drive from the shore, the family wants to make the move to the waterfront.

Mike and Renae enjoy vacationing along the picturesque shores of the Brainerd Lakes region in central Minnesota and decide to purchase their own home in the area to help ensure their quality time with the kids will continue.

Jordan and Nick are getting married soon and are on the hunt for their first home around the lakes of the central Minnesota.

Rick has regularly visited the Irish Hills region of Michigan since he was 10, bringing his wife, Laurie, along since they started dating, so they wish to continue their family's legacy on the lake.

Meghan and Jeremy lead a busy life with their triplets in Ashburn, Va., and they would like to find a lakefront vacation home where they can make the most of their time together.

Chris and Jim from Palos Heights, Ill. both grew up spending time on the water, and are hoping to provide their daughters with the same kinds of memories they had as kids.

Dana and Tyler are from the suburbs of Chicago and love getting out on the water, but their busy schedules make it hard to find time to just be a family.

Aman and Kevin are native Rhode Islanders living in Narragansett; they are tired of renting and want to move more centrally within the Ocean State to access their family, work and their favorite activities.

A couple wants to find their dream home on the water near Topsail Island, N.C., where they have been renting for years.

A family wants to find a vacation house in Jaco, Costa Rica, that is in the perfect central location.

A couple and their two daughters want to relocate to Panama City Beach, Fla.; they have a modest budget to work with.

After spending their summer vacations researching places to move, Kentucky teachers Kevin and Amanda want to move to Marco Island, Fla.

A couple want to move from New England to Marco Island, Fla., before their daughter starts school, but they must first sell their home.

Crispy fare including deep-fried pickles, turkeys and Twinkies.

Celebrating Americans' love of deep-fried food.

Bottomless bowls of soup, Vegas buffets, and six-pound hamburgers feed patrons with unending appetites.

From seriously seismic shakes in Hawaii to super-size sundaes in New Orleans, Food Paradise gets a taste of the sweet life with some of the coolest frozen treats around.

The lowdown on the best local grub, from a hidden pizza haven in San Diego to a Jewish deli in Miami.

A Texas couple that's always searching for their next home look for something with history in San Antonio; he's willing to take on a fixer-upper, but she doesn't share his desire after their first renovation experience.

Engaged college professors search for a home together in the Washington, D.C., area; she wants a spacious, single-family home in the suburbs, but he prefers a condo with little maintenance that's close to downtown.

After 10 years of moving from country to country for work, a couple are ready to put down roots in the States; one prefers a relaxing New York suburban retreat, but the other wants to be in the heart of the action in Manhattan.

A young, single entrepreneur wants to buy an older bungalow near downtown Greenville, S.C., to be close to her clients; however, her mother thinks she should buy a new, contemporary home with enough space for a future family.

A husband and wife in Chicago have big differences in their dreams for a home; unwilling to compromise or move out of his comfort zone, he hires his old college buddy to be their real estate agent, hoping it will give him an edge.

A couple love the city of Flint, Mich., and are eager to find a new home there; he wants an older, historic home downtown, while she prefers a ranch-style house and doesn't mind spending more money to get what she wants.

A young couple has outgrown their small rental and they're looking for a home where they can continue their business and family, but discovering a place that has Portland's quirky charm will be difficult.

A newlywed couple move to Ohio for a job opportunity, and they only have one weekend to find a house; he prefers a farmhouse with plenty of land, but she wants a home in a neighborhood, with all the bedrooms upstairs.

A couple wants to find a more coastal location in New London County, Conn., after living in Groton, Conn., for seven years.

After getting engaged and having their honeymoon in Mexico, Chris and Lisa are hooked on the idea of searching for the perfect family vacation home in the vibrant beach town of Sayulita to escape the harsh Minnesota winters.

A family from Utah searches for a vacation home among the pine trees and rocky cliffs of Lincoln City, Ore.

An engaged couple wants to find a home away from the noise and crowds of Boston and searches for a place with a vacation feel in Winthrop, Mass.

With a new job offer, a couple wishes to move from Atlanta to Panama City; they seek a home along the gulf.

High school sweethearts Alex and Chris are in love with the atmosphere of Long Beach Island, New Jersey and are ready to embrace the beachfront lifestyle and purchase their first home.

Teams head to the Nevada desert for the Smokin' in Mesquite BBQ competition with $40,000 in cash and prizes at stake.

Barbecue cooking skills, nerves and patience are tested during Alabama's state championship at the Decatur Riverfest.

Lee Ann and Myron face whole-hog competition, while tempers flare between Johnny and one of the local cooks at a cook-off in Murphysboro, Ill.

Top teams compete in the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City, Mo.; Myron faces his rival on the circuit; rookie Paul begs for help from a pro.

Nearly 500 professional and amateur barbecue teams compete for more than $40,000 in prizes at the American Royal Open in Kansas City, Mo.

Barbecue cooking skills, nerves and patience are tested during Alabama's state championship at the Decatur Riverfest.