Good Eats (1999–2021)

1. S01E01Steak Your ClaimJuly 7, 1999—Host Alton Brown journeys from field to market to hardware store in search of the perfect steak and the perfect pan to sear it in . Recipe
2. S01E02This Spud's For YouJuly 14, 1999—Alton Brown ponders the potato and its main ingredient: Starch. Baking, mashing and gratins are re-examined. Recipes: Mashers Potato/Port
3. S01E03The Egg-FilesJuly 21, 1999—Alton Brown cracks the mysterious egg case and pursues a higher understanding of the amazing ovoid's culinary powers. How to land a non-stic
4. S01E04Salad DazeJuly 28, 1999—Exiled to bars, chopped and pre-packaged, drenched in noxious concoctions, the tossed salad deserves better. Alton Brown goes back to salad
5. S01E05A Bird in the PanAugust 4, 1999—Why did the chicken cross the road? Probably to escape Alton Brown, who seems intent on defining the perfect broiled chicken that's out of t
6. S01E06Churn Baby ChurnAugust 11, 1999—You scream, I scream, but Alton Brown would rather make his own ice cream...and sorbet and granita. Secrets the pros don't want you to know
7. S01E07The Dough Also RisesAugust 18, 1999—Searching for the perfect southern-style biscuit, Alton Brown investigates flour and leaveners and turns to his Grandmother for a pointer or
8. S01E08Gravy ConfidentialAugust 25, 1999—Host Alton Brown conquers ""rouxs"" and leads the way to lump free gravy. Recipes: Gravy from Roast Drippings Sawmill Gravy White Roux
9. S01E09A Bowl of OnionSeptember 1, 1999—Host Alton Brown journeys to the center of the onion. After rediscovering a kitchen classic, and debunking the mythology of tear-free onion
10. S01E10Hook, Line and DinnerSeptember 8, 1999—Alton Brown dives deep into the watery world of fish and finds that with just three cooking methods under your belt, you can cook just about
11. S01E11Pantry Raid I: Use Your NoodleSeptember 15, 1999—Part one of an ongoing series looks at the king of pantry essentials: Dried pasta. Alton Brown explores pasta styles, the best cooking metho
12. S01E12Power to the PilafSeptember 22, 1999—Alton brown heads to LA for a sack of rice, evaluates rice cookers, unlocks saffron and rewrites the rules for the most versatile of all ric
13. S01E13The Art of DarknessSeptember 29, 1999—Alton Brown delves into the dark world of chocolate, picks a pod, roasts some beans, questions mysterious guests, visits his shrink, makes a

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01It's a Wonderful CakeDecember 15, 1999—Alton Brown is out to prove that fruitcake shouldn't be the butt of holiday jokes any longer.
2. S02E02For Whom the Cheese MeltsJanuary 19, 2000—See what fondue has to do with football, make the best grilled cheese sandwich you have ever had and see why cheese is milk's leap to immort
3. S02E03Apple Family ValuesMarch 1, 2000—Watch Alton Brown show you how to shop, store, and prepare some apple classics.
4. S02E04Crustacean NationMarch 8, 2000—Shrimp cocktail is not just for wedding receptions anymore.
5. S02E05The Fungal GourmetMarch 15, 2000—Mushrooms are mysterious no longer, Alton makes them a kitchen staple.
6. S02E06Crust Never SleepsMarch 22, 2000—Watch as Alton Brown creats the pie crust of his dreams.
7. S02E07True BrewApril 12, 2000—Watch as Alton leads us through the history and prep of our favorite bean.
8. S02E08A Grind is a Terrible Thing to WasteApril 26, 2000—Learn to be excited when meat loaf is for dinner...
9. S02E09Fry HardMay 10, 2000—Alton wants to show that proper know-how allows everyone to make healthy, delicious and safe fried foods.
10. S02E10Urban Preservation I: Jam SessionMay 24, 2000—Using good science and easy methods, Alton will show you how to jam.
11. S02E11Pantry Raid II: Seeing RedJune 7, 2000—Need a tomato sauce?
12. S02E12Citizen CaneJune 21, 2000—Desserts don't need to be difficult to create, and Alton is out to prove it.
13. S02E13Pork FictionJuly 5, 2000—Just how difficult is it to create finger-licking ribs?
14. S02E14Ear ApparentJuly 19, 2000—Alton shops, shucks and shares the history and methods of the summer fave: corn.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01American PickleSeptember 20, 2000—There is no good reason that people do not make their own pickles. They are easy and delicious. Let Alton show you simple joys of pickling.
2. S03E02Mussel BoundOctober 11, 2000—Alton explains the simple pleasures of mussels.
3. S03E03The Egg Files II: Man With a FlanOctober 18, 2000—AB, in his second egg show, is out to show eggs don't have to be scrambled or an omlet.
4. S03E04What's Up, Duck?November 1, 2000—Watch as Alton proves to us Americans that Duck can be a regular dish.
5. S03E05Behind the BirdNovember 18, 2000—AB is out to show you can make a great meal with Thanksgiving leftovers.
6. S03E06Three Chips for Sister MarshaDecember 13, 2000—Alton uses time travel to explain the mystery behind cookies with three kinds: the thin, the puffy and the chewy.
7. S03E07Flap Jack Do It AgainDecember 27, 2000—Great pancakes (flapjacks) don't have to come from a box...
8. S03E08The Case for ButterJanuary 3, 2001—AB goes to court to defend butter against its bad wrap.
9. S03E09Flat Is BeautifulJanuary 10, 2001—AB claims we won't be satisfied with pizza until we take matters into our own hands.
10. S03E10Pantry Raid III: Cool BeansJanuary 17, 2001—AB takes us through what it takes to turn beans into a great meal.
11. S03E11Mission: PoachableJanuary 31, 2001—Alton must pit his poaching skills against those of the evil ""Frenchman"".
12. S03E12TofuworldFebruary 7, 2001—Alton makes what once seemed foreign into an understandable all American classic.
13. S03E13Head GamesFebruary 21, 2001—Alton Brown gets inside a cabbage's head and comes out with a better understanding of what makes this potentially troublesome vegetable tick
14. S03E14Grill SeekersMarch 7, 2001—Watch as AB shows the grill can be a great tool in making a great meal.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Where There's Smoke, There's FishApril 11, 2001—Get the lowdown on wood chips and creating a simple smoker for fish.
2. S04E02PressureApril 18, 2001—The scientific theory behind capturing meaty goodness in liquid form and why the pressure cooker makes great broth.
3. S04E03Fry Hard II: The ChickenApril 25, 2001—AB pan-fries a chicken, also showing how to butcher it into perfect pieces. Buttermilk bathed, golden brown and deliciousmmm, mmm, fry some
4. S04E04Crustacean Nation II: ClawsMay 16, 2001—Host Alton Brown demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.
5. S04E05Ham I AmMay 30, 2001—Country and city hams: cured, smoked, raw, brined or fresh, get your juices going for some good old American ham.
6. S04E06Let Them Eat FoamJune 13, 2001—Chocolate layer and sheet cakes are more American than apple pie, yet few of us ever bake them anymore. We're going to change all that. Shop
7. S04E07A Chuck for ChuckJune 27, 2001—From ordinary chuck to sublime, melt in your mouth flavor: how to make the perfect pot roast without the pot.
8. S04E08Pantry Raid IV: Comb AloneJuly 11, 2001—The most mentioned food in the Bible; The only food produced for us by animals. It's a sweetener, it's an antiseptic, it's amazing.
9. S04E09The Bulb of the NightJuly 25, 2001—Meet the Count and discover the miraculous properties of Garlic.
10. S04E10Mayo ClinicAugust 8, 2001—Join Alton Brown as he debunks the many mysteries of mayonnaise.
11. S04E11Puff the Magic PastryAugust 22, 2001—Don't be afraid, the store stuff can deliver the puff.
12. S04E12True Brew II: Mr TeaSeptember 5, 2001—Tea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.
13. S04E13Chile's AngelsOctober 3, 2001—Alton investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment: salsa.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Deep Space SlimeOctober 24, 2001—Alton is working as a consultant on a low budget sci-fi movie. His job: make spooky, gooey gelatin molds. Since gelatin is one of the most p
2. S05E02Oat CuisineNovember 7, 2001—Following a heart attack and near death experience, Alton takes Gods advice and gets seriously into oatmeal. Examine crock pots, make honest
3. S05E03Crepe ExpectationsNovember 28, 2001—Crepes are a great wrap with a bad rap. Truth is, crepes are incredibly simple, versatile, and good eats. All you need is science, a good pa
4. S05E04Celebrity RoastDecember 5, 2001—As the holidays approach Alton Brown ponders the perfect roast beast, meets with a butcher, comes to terms with aging, learns about ovens &
5. S05E05Scrap Iron ChefJanuary 9, 2002—Alton Brown finds himself participating in a rather odd TV game show. The arena: a junkyard. The opponent: Chef Midwest. The ingredient: por
6. S05E06Berry From Another PlanetJanuary 16, 2002—The aliens among us are eggplants and they are delicious?really. Learn to shop for and store different varieties of eggplant, evaluate bread
7. S05E07The Trouble with CheesecakeJanuary 23, 2002—Alton helps discover the secrets of cream cheese and its alter-ego marscapone. Conquer crumb crusts, buy into some pans, and produce both sa
8. S05E08Squid Pro QuoJanuary 30, 2002—Alton finds himself catering a tailgate party for a group of folks out to catch a glimpse of a mythical sea monster.To commemorate the event
9. S05E09Art of Darkness II: CocoaFebruary 13, 2002—Alton gets the dirt on Dutch processing and the dead Dutch guy who invented it, choose a few powders then apply them to hot chocolate, brown
10. S05E10Squash CourtMarch 6, 2002—Hard or "winter" squashes confuse and confound for no other reason than there are so darned many of them. Learn how to shop, store, and cook
11. S05E11For Whom the Cheese Melts IIApril 3, 2002—Learn what you can do to return Macaroni & Cheese to a table near you. Evaluate bakeware, noodle noodles, look into evaporated milk and of c
12. S05E12Send in the ClamsApril 10, 2002—No bivalve is more American than the clam nor is any other shell-dweller more versatile in the kitchen. Learn the ins and outs of clam ident
13. S05E13This Spud's for You TooApril 20, 2002—Alton, ever the Spud Stud, cooks up homey Potato Soup, creamy Potato Salad and a spectacular Swiss Rosti. Recipes: Leftover Baked Potato S

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01The Other Red MeatJune 19, 2002—A quick trip to the afterlife convinces host Alton Brown to get serious about eating more tuna. Find out how to grill on a chimney charcoal
2. S06E02Strawberry SkyJuly 3, 2002—Join Host Alton Brown to learn how to make the most of strawberry season. You can macerate them, glaze them, freeze them with dry ice, and e
3. S06E03Artichokes: The Choke is On YouJuly 10, 2002—Host Alton Brown gets to the heart of artichokes. Pick up tips on storing, prepping, cooking and even eating this giant flower bud, as well
4. S06E04Good Milk Gone BadJuly 24, 2002—Yogurt's not just good for you, it's just plain good. Especially when you make your own. Host Alton Brown shows how easy this miraculous fea
5. S06E05Egg Files V: Quantum FoamAugust 7, 2002—The word "souffle" has instilled fear in cooks for ages. Host Alton Brown believes a strong dose of science is all that's needed to get cont
6. S06E06Tomato EnvyOctober 2, 2002—Learn everything you need to know about making the best use of the biggest berry to ever be called a vegetable. Take a serious look at serra
7. S06E07Amber WavesOctober 9, 2002—Join Host Alton Brown and learn everything you need to know about yeast, barley, hops and the hardware you need to bring them together to pr
8. S06E08Dip MadnessOctober 16, 2002—Dips may have driven Alton Brown a little bonkers but that won't keep him from delivering the goods on guacamole, California dip and the unj
9. S06E09Chops AhoyNovember 6, 2002—Host Alton Brown yearns for the juicy chop of yesterdayand he intends to get it. Visit the neighborhood butcher, pick up stuffing tips (no,
10. S06E10Choux ShineNovember 13, 2002—The easiest pastry dough to make also happens to be the most versatile and delicious. Trouble is, Americans won's make it because it's got a
11. S06E11Casserole OverJanuary 8, 2003—When a Sunday drive goes bad, host Alton Brown finds himself pushing the limits of his casserole knowledge to free his dog from angry church
12. S06E12Use Your Noodle IIJanuary 15, 2003—Stuffed pastas like Ravioli are much loved but seldom made. Host Alton Brown intends to put that to an end by demystifying noodle and fillin
13. S06E13Salad Daze II: The Long Arm of the SlawJanuary 29, 2003—Alton Brown's slaw-centric guest slot on a popular morning talk show turns into a strange and wonderful half hour of good eats. Recipes: M
14. S06E14A Cake on Every PlateFebruary 5, 2003—Host Alton Brown finds a challenge in his mail box: decipher a deceased family baker's famous yellow cake. Recipes: Cocoa Whipped Cream G
15. S06E15The Icing Man ComethFebruary 19, 2003—Cake is dandy but let's face it, without frosting it's just sweet bread (not sweetbreads). Host Alton Brown builds a better butter cream the
16. S06E16Beet ItMarch 5, 2003—Long feared by baby boomers accustomed to being accosted by noxious red wedges, beets are good eats, or so says host Alton Brown who suggest
17. S06E17Fit to Be TiedMarch 19, 2003—Since childhood, host Alton Brown's had a soft spot in his appetite for roulades, savory rolls of meaty goodness that look hard... but aren'

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Crustacean Nation III: Feeling CrabbyMay 25, 2003—What do you do when your live crab runs away from home? If you're Alton Brown you turn to frozen legs and other packaged products. A cop out
2. S07E02QJune 11, 2003—Host Alton Brown thinks he's cracked the code to true 'cue: brined pork, a flower pot, a trashcan, hardwood smoke and a lot of patience. Re
3. S07E03The Egg Files VI: French FlopJuly 9, 2003—Alternative name: Zen and the Art of Omelet Maintenance Host Alton Brown gets Zen with the simply delicious yet simply misunderstood king o
4. S07E04The Muffin ManJuly 23, 2003—America's favorite breakfast bread moved out of the home kitchen long ago. With the help of some sound science and an incarcerated brother,
5. S07E05True Brew IV: Take StockAugust 6, 2003—Some folks may think of home made stocks as culinary anachronisms, but host Alton Brown thinks they're the best edible investment in town. F
6. S07E06Sausage: A Beautiful GrindAugust 20, 2003—Host Alton Brown thinks that sausage should be our national dish. Never made your own? Once you know how easy it is, you will. Take a look a
7. S07E07Raising the SteaksSeptember 10, 2003—Host Alton Brown returns to the scene of episode #1 to re-think the great American steak. Recipes : Sirloin Steak Skirt Steak
8. S07E08The Pouch PrincipleSeptember 13, 2003—Living fast often means getting your food from a bag. Host Alton Brown doesn't see anything wrong with that as long as the bag comes out of
9. S07E09Ill Gotten GrainsOctober 8, 2003—Wheat berries, bulgur, and couscous aren't your usual wheaty fare but then you don't see a lot of food shows featuring amnesia or kidnapping
10. S07E10Tricks for TreatsOctober 26, 2003—Despite the fact that Americans spend billions a year on manufactured treats, truth is, great candy starts in the home. Join host Alton Brow
11. S07E11Potato, My SweetNovember 12, 2003—Long typecast as a character actor on the culinary stage, this longsuffering root is finally ready for a star role, and it's not in Silence
12. S07E12The Cookie ClauseDecember 4, 2003—Santa Claus is coming to town, and unless Alton Brown can bake up the perfect holiday cookie he's going to find himself on the wrong end of
13. S07E13Herbal PreservationJanuary 7, 2004—Where ""Spice Trade"" took on the seeds, bark, berries and fruits we grind onto our foods, this show focuses on the wide range of greenery t
14. S07E14Spice CapadesJanuary 14, 2004—A primer for buying, storing, mixing and matching, cooking and eating spices. Find the best tools for grinding them, learn what they are, wh
15. S07E15The Man Food ShowJanuary 28, 2004—Just in time for the big game, a show all about food best consumed in a lazy-boy: real, honest to goodness corn dogs and basket burgers (tho
16. S07E16Fudge FactorFebruary 11, 2004—It turns out the secret to producing the archetypal American candy doesn't lie in the power of chocolate but in the power of crystals. Host
17. S07E17Sometimes You Feel Like A NutFebruary 25, 2004—Whether they're the main ingredient or a supporting player, nuts have needs?special needs if we're going to get the most out of them. Learn
18. S07E18I PieMarch 3, 2004—Alton Brown goes undercover for an in depth look at lemon meringue pie. Recipes: Lemon Meringue Pie Pie Crust
19. S07E19Toast ModernApril 14, 2004—Some of the world's greatest dishes...Bruschetta, French Toast, Welsh Rabbit to better croutons to your basic breakfast shingle, toast is an
20. S07E20Top BananaMay 3, 2004—There's a lot more under that peel than most folks think. Learn more about the many varieties available in the US and how they like to be

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Hittin' the SauceJune 16, 2004—With a few simple tools and some basic chemistry, host Alton Brown simplifies the most common sauce quandaries. Throw away your boxed prepar
2. S08E02Shell GamesJune 23, 2004—Oysters are a mystery to many and downright spooky to some. Join host Alton Brown as he unravels the secrets of this bivalve, cracks a safe
3. S08E03Flat is Beautiful IIJuly 7, 2004—These days we're all looking for ways to make more out of less. Alton Brown's favorite strategy: flatten meats wafer thin and cover them wit
4. S08E04Circle of LifeJuly 21, 2004—Everybody loves donuts but nobody seems to make their own...until now. Join host Alton Brown as he delves into this country's favorite pastr
5. S08E05Wonton WaysAugust 4, 2004—The humble wonton skin may look exotic but it's also the most versatile pasta you can invite into your kitchen. Join Alton Brown as he stuff
6. S08E06The Big ChiliAugust 18, 2004—Join Host and cowpoke Gerald P Hobbs (Alton Brown) and his sidekick Rusty as they rustle up a good, honest bowl of red. Along the way, they'
7. S08E07Sandwich-craftOctober 3, 2004—To some it's a couple of pieces of bread with something shoved between. To others, a sandwich is a sublime balance of flavor and texture bor
8. S08E08Soups OnOctober 3, 2004—A good soup is like a cooking school in a bowl and class is in session for host Alton Brown's nephew Elton. Join the two as they work togeth
9. S08E09Say CheeseOctober 17, 2004—Join host Alton Brown for a collection of short films about his favorite food: cheese. Learn about everything from pasteurization to pairing
10. S08E10Art of Darkness IIIOctober 27, 2004—What could possibly be more chocolaty than chocolate? Join host Alton Brown as for his third journey into the world of chocolate. Recipes:
11. S08E11True GritsNovember 3, 2004—Whether you're cooking up a mess of grits or a pot of polenta cornmeal may just be the most powerful player in the pantry. Join host Alton B
12. S08E12Stuff ItNovember 14, 2004—AB's gone on record as saying the stuff is evil and yet, hundreds of protest letters have him rethinking his position. Can a stuffing be des
13. S08E13Puddin' Head BluesDecember 1, 2004—In an effort to pay off the IRS, host Alton Brown decides to enter a pudding recipe contest being held by the TV pudding queen: Auntie Puddi
14. S08E14MelondramaJanuary 5, 2005—Join host Alton Brown as he attempts to demystify one of the most complex and promising fruits around. Recipes : Hot Melon Salad Melon So
15. S08E15Myth SmashersJanuary 19, 2005—Join host Alton Brown as he sears meat, washes mushrooms, oils the pasta water and tries to blow-up water.
16. S08E16Cuckoo for Coq Au VinFebruary 2, 2005—Can a fussy French fricassee fit a modern American lifestyle? Sure. All it takes is a chicken, a couple bottles of wine and a little know-ho
17. S08E17Carrots: A Taproot OrangeFebruary 16, 2005—They’re long, they’re orange and they’re everywhere, but do we ever really think about carrots? Host Alton Brown does?a lot. Join him as he
18. S08E18Sprung a LeekMarch 2, 2005—Host Alton Brown ponders the leek, the lesser-known member of the Allium family which it turns, can do anything its siblings can do, only be
19. S08E19Dr. StrangeloafMarch 16, 2005—Tune in as Alton shows us how to create a great loaf of bread. Recipes: Very Basic Bread
20. S08E20My Big Fat Greek SandwichApril 6, 2005—The gyro may just be the perfect sandwich. Too bad you can't make one at home.or can you? Join host Alton Brown as he tackles rotisseries, t
21. S08E21Field of GreensApril 20, 2005—Was your childhood eating plagued with plate-loads of slimy, foul-smelling leaves? Host Alton Brown shows how to turn fiend to friend when h
22. S08E22Do The Rice ThingMay 4, 2005—To most Americans rice means long grain, white grains. But we're missing out on the marvels of short, medium and brown grains. Join host Alt

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01Give Peas a ChanceJune 1, 2005—AB is called to a normal, suburban house one night to ""treat"" a boy who, having been told that he can't leave the table until he eats his
2. S09E02Dis-Kabob-UlatedJune 15, 2005—Does the kabob still have a roll to play in the modern culinary carnival? Sure it does. You just need the right ingredients, the right skewe
3. S09E03Urban Preservation II: The JerkyJune 29, 2005—Alton Brown takes us on a tour of beef jerky from its ancient beginnings to shopping for it, making it, and cooking with it. Recipes featur
4. S09E04Churn Baby Churn, 2July 13, 2005—AB sets out to figure out how to make ice cream himself. After a visit from some federal ice cream agents and a little investigation of ingr
5. S09E05Power TripJuly 27, 2005—AB looks at the nutritional challenges then concocts a protein bar, an ""energy"" bar, and a very healthy puffed rice treat that is also ""c
6. S09E06Wake Up Little SushiAugust 3, 2005—AB investigates the ins and outs of ordering, eating, shopping for and even making basic sushi. Plenty of history thrown in for good measure
7. S09E07Cobbled TogetherAugust 24, 2005—After years of applying, AB is finally getting a shot to join the prestigious Institute for the Preservation of Culinary Heritage and Authen
8. S09E08Good Wine Gone BadSeptember 21, 2005—Join host Alton Brown as he dives deep into the pantry to investigate the many facets of vinegar. Recipes: Grilled Romaine Sauerbraten
9. S09E09The Waffle TruthOctober 12, 2005—Alton Brown dresses up as the ""Waffler"" and rids the neighborhood of pathetic commercial frozen waffles, and then shows how to make your v
10. S09E10Great Balls of MeatOctober 19, 2005—Alton explains how to make meatballs, with two examples: baked meatballs, and Swedish meatballs. Recipes Baked Meatballs Swedish Meatball
11. S09E11Curious Yet Tasty Avocado ExperimentNovember 2, 2005—Alton studies the avocado and discovers some surprising avocado treats. Recipes featured: Avocado Compound Butter, Avocado Ice Cream, Avoca
12. S09E12A Pie in Every PocketNovember 9, 2005—Join host Alton Brown as he looks into the past, future and present of the very handy ""pocket"" pie. Recipes featured in this episode: Poc
13. S09E13School of Hard NogsDecember 1, 2005—Alton Brown reviews the history of egg nog, and comes up with several variations on the theme. He also investigates how bourbon is made. Re
14. S09E14My PodJanuary 11, 2006—Alton takes a look at the vanilla bean/pod. Recipes : Creme Brulee Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing Vanilla Poached Pears
15. S09E15Tender is the Loin 1January 18, 2006—Alton looks at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featured in this episode: Steak au Poi
16. S09E16Raising The BarJanuary 25, 2006—Alton looks at the basics of what makes up a bar and prepares a few drinks. Recipes featured in this episode: Daiquiri, AB's Martini, and M
17. S09E17Tender Is the Loin 2February 1, 2006—Alton takes another look at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featured in this episode:
18. S09E18Flat is Beautiful III - FlounderFebruary 22, 2006—Join Alton as he creates dishes suited specifically for the flounder Recipes featured in this episode: Baked Stuffed Flounder, Oil Poache
19. S09E19Your Pad or Mine (Thai)March 15, 2006—AB sets out to try to make some great Thai stir fry with common ingredients. Recipes featured in this episode: Pad Thai
20. S09E20Shell Game IV (Scallops)April 5, 2006—Alton sets his sights on Maine in hopes of finding a monster scallop. Recipes: Seared Scallops Scallops on the Half Shell Scallop Mousse
21. S09E21Olive MeApril 19, 2006—Although small, olives pack a whallop in the taste department. Alton tries to prove martinis aren't the place olives can be used. Recipes:
22. S09E22Behind The EatsJuly 29, 2006—If you're a Good Eats fan, you've seen Alton do it all. Although hard to believe, he does have some help when it comes to creating each epis

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Tort(illa) ReformMay 3, 2006—With so few Americans making their own tortillas, AB hopes to provide some simple tips and recipes to make a great tortilla, replacing the m
2. S10E02Just BarleyMay 17, 2006—AB takes the handful of simple grains of barley and tries to turn them into a meal we could all love. Recipes featured in this episode: Bak
3. S10E03House of the Rising BunJune 7, 2006—Alton's trying to sell a house, but the realtor insists the delectable smell of baked goods can help make the sale, so it's off to the oven
4. S10E04Cubing a RoundJune 21, 2006—Alton examines the history of the cube steak and tries to bring country cooking home again. Recipes featured in this episode: Country Style
5. S10E05Water Works IJuly 12, 2006—Alton explains the sources of drinking water, its properties and dangers, and the popularity of bottled water.
6. S10E06Water Works IIJuly 19, 2006—Alton continues his exploration of water, explaining how home water filters remove contaminants, how water softeners work, and describes the
7. S10E07Peachy KeenSeptember 20, 2006—Good Southern boy Alton takes on the South's favorite fruit, featuring its history, varieties and how to preserve the famously perishable fl
8. S10E08OkraphobiaSeptember 27, 2006—Sid the Edibles Agent returns, asking Alton to help redeem his latest problem client, the infamously slimy seedpod known as okra. Recipes f
9. S10E09Squid Pro Quo IIOctober 4, 2006—Alton takes to the sea on a research ship to learn more about squid and demonstrate recipes for squid appetizers. Recipes in this episode:
10. S10E10Pop ArtOctober 11, 2006—A trip to a local cinema reminds Alton that popcorn was once light, fluffy and flavorful. Learn the how and why of exploding kernels and see
11. S10E11Major PepperNovember 8, 2006—Alton turns the spotlight on the king of spices, pepper, which has seen its once lofty stature reduced to being a companion for table salt.
12. S10E12Fry Turkey FryNovember 12, 2006—Deep-frying a turkey is a cooking method growing in popularity by leaps and bounds. But it can also be one of the most dangerous, with poten
13. S10E13Pantry Raid VI: LentilsJanuary 17, 2007—Alton considers the lentil, a delicious source of protein, fiber and minerals that works in soups, in salads, and even in baked goods like c
14. S10E14Tortillas AgainFebruary 2, 2007—Alton is under siege. His kitchen is being picketed by Cooks Against Wasted Left-Overs. Alone and abandoned by his film crew, Alton is visit
15. S10E15Bowl O' BayouFebruary 14, 2007—AB breaks down the whole concept of Gumbo, clarifies the differences between Cajun and Creole and explains the importance of the roux this c
16. S10E16Fowl TerritoryFebruary 21, 2007—Cornish hens are small and delicious, but have the same dangers of their larger brethren. Alton gives a crash course on how to avoid illness
17. S10E17Fruit 10 from Outer Space (Pomegranates)March 7, 2007—The pomegranate looks like something from outer space, but Alton tells us that it's one of the healthiest fruits available. But only if you
18. S10E18Pickled Pink/Corn the BeefMarch 14, 2007—Inspired by a trip to New York City, the capital of corned beef, Alton decides to make his own, since good corned beef is hard to find outsi
19. S10E19Espress YourselfApril 4, 2007—Put down the Venti mocha soy latte and step away from the Starbucks slowly. Alton gets back to basics with the tiny cup of brew that started
20. S10E20American Classics I: Spinach SaladApril 18, 2007—Alton begins a new series focusing on the basic but often neglected simple fare of America. First up is the spinach salad. Popeye's favorite

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Milk MadeJune 6, 2007—Only one naturally occurring edible substance exists only as food – milk. Even honey, technically a manufactured product, does not qualify.
2. S11E02Pretzel LogicJune 20, 2007—The pretzel, once a delicious treat, has sadly been twisted into the edible equivalent of cardboard. Alton Brown recreates the traditional s
3. S11E03Coconut Cake RevivalJuly 9, 2007—Is it possible to make great cake with coconut from a can? Should you even try? Host Alton Brown wants to know and he's willing to crack ope
4. S11E04Sub StandardsJuly 16, 2007—Whether filling in for your French teacher or your favorite spice, substitutes can be every bit as successful as the original. Join host Alt
5. S11E05Fishing WholeJuly 23, 2007—Scales, tails and eyes oh my! Who's afraid of whole fish? Not Alton Brown. Confront your fishy phobias head on with the fearless host as he
6. S11E06Whithering BitesAugust 8, 2007—Dried fruit may not be glamorous, but what it lacks in fashion it more than makes up for in flavor and versatility. Recipes: Dried Fruit
7. S11E07Stew RomanceAugust 13, 2007—If great stew, like great music, is a commingling of ingredients to create culinary harmony, why do so many stews taste less like beautiful
8. S11E08Dill-iciousOctober 8, 2007—Join host Alton Brown as he helps a humble cucumber fulfill its culinary destiny of becoming a pickle. Recipes: Deep-Fried Pickles Dill P
9. S11E09Peanut GalleryOctober 15, 2007—A little ghostly inspiration is all Alton Brown needs to turn a handful of peanuts into some seriously good eats. Recipes: Boiled Peanuts
10. S11E10Bean StalkerNovember 7, 2007—Join Food Network's intrepid host, Alton Brown, as he reinvents the classic green bean casserole just in time to save the holidays. Recipes
11. S11E11Kinda Blue (Blueberry)November 14, 2007—Join host Alton Brown as he reveals the secret to turning this summer's superstar, the blueberry, into a year-round treat. Recipes Blueber
12. S11E12Puff the Magic MallowDecember 3, 2007—From their swampy origins to modern machine molds, host Alton Brown shares the sweet, sticky science behind homemade marshmallow. Recipes in
13. S11E13American SlicerJanuary 7, 2008—Alton dedicates a show to the tools of the trade, cutlery. In it he discusses the three types of cutting techniques and the blade that best
14. S11E14The Wing and IJanuary 30, 2008—The Wing's the thing as Alton Brown prepares America's most ubiquitous of bar foods: Buffalo chicken wings. Recipes: Orange Glazed Chicken
15. S11E15Apple of My PieFebruary 4, 2008—An American classic is revisited when host Alton Brown makes everybody's favorite, apple pie. Recipes: Super Apple Pie
16. S11E16If It Ain't Broccoli, Don't Fix ItFebruary 18, 2008—It may be the bane of children and presidents but broccoli is a nutritional superfood. Join host Alton Brown as he transforms broccoli from
17. S11E17The Alton Crown AffairMarch 17, 2008—Host Alton Brown proves that Crown Roast of Lamb can be a dish to shock and awe without needlessly intimidating any cook who attempts to pre
18. S11E18Cran OpeningMarch 31, 2008—Host Alton Brown takes us from the bog to the bar as he explores the many uses of that all-American super fruit, the cranberry. Note: The
19. S11E19Honey, I Shrunk the CakeApril 14, 2008—Join host Alton Brown as he breaks the trend toward an overly sweet and fussy pastry and gets us back to the original chiffon cupcake that w
20. S11E20Going DutchMay 5, 2008—The power might be out but that doesn't stop host Alton Brown from breaking out the cast iron and using his hearth and his grill to whip up

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Popover SometimeJune 9, 2008—Armed with one simple yet versatile recipe, host Alton Brown creates a variety of dishes from a breakfast treat to that dinner classic, York
2. S12E02CelerymanJune 23, 2008—Celeryman Celery is not just for peanut butter anymore as host Alton Brown explores the only common plant that can be used as a vegetable,
3. S12E03Tuna, Surprise!July 7, 2008—An animated icon visits host Alton Brown and challenges him to raise the bar on canned tuna beyond the usual casserole or tuna salad sandwic
4. S12E04There Will Be OilJuly 29, 2008—Alton puts cooking oils to use in the kitchen as well as the car.
5. S12E05Frozen CacheAugust 11, 2008—Alton shows how the freezer can be used for proper food preservation.
6. S12E06Oh My, Meat PieOctober 27, 2008—Join host Alton Brown as he tells the tale of an ancestor's journey to the New World by way of a curious meat pie shop. He explores the orig
7. S12E07Et Tu, MameNovember 3, 2008—Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.
8. S12E08Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going CrackersNovember 10, 2008—In this fourth Flat is Beautiful episode, Alton shows his audience how to create a variety of crackers at home, including graham crackers.
9. S12E09American Classics III: Creole in a BowlNovember 17, 2008—Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice.
10. S12E10Switched on BaklavaDecember 1, 2008—Phyllo dough can be finicky but host Alton Brown tames this difficult pastry to create that wonderfully layered dessert known as baklava.
11. S12E11Ginger: Rise of the RhizomeDecember 8, 2008—Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.
12. S12E12A Cabbage Sprouts in BrusselsJanuary 19, 2009—Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.
13. S12E13Orange AidJanuary 26, 2009—Alton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert.
14. S12E14Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the CaneFebruary 2, 2009—Alton cooks with molasses.
15. S12E15Gills Gone WildFebruary 16, 2009—Alton shows how properly and simply prepared wild salmon is worth the extra cost.

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Crustacean Nation IV: CrawfishApril 27, 2009—Host Alton Brown explores a bayou staple, the delicious and sustainable alternative to lobster, the crawfish.
2. S13E02Tamale Never DiesMay 4, 2009—Quite possibly the original convenience food, tamales are ancient and delicious. Join host Alton Brown on an historical and tasty exploratio
3. S13E03American Classics IV: Spaghetti With Meat SauceMay 18, 2009—Although usually considered an Italian dish, spaghetti with meat sauce proves to be an American classic as host Alton Brown explores its ori
4. S13E04Tender Is the PorkMay 26, 2009—Looking for an alternative to chicken? Host Alton Brown turns to the pork tenderloin as a delicious yet low fat substitute for the ubiquitou
5. S13E05Undercover Veggies IJune 8, 2009—In an effort to tempt his niece into eating her vegetables, host Alton Brown manages to sneak them into several tasty treats.
6. S13E06Feeling PunchyJune 22, 2009—Despite its long and noble history, punch rarely receives the respect it deserves so host Alton Brown begins a quest to return the drink to
7. S13E07Another Man Food Show: BreakfastOctober 12, 2009—Host Alton Brown helps an average Joe overcome his kitchen phobias and whip up the classic breakfast of bacon, eggs and coffee.
8. S13E08Fermentation NationOctober 19, 2009—Most people think of beer and wine only as drinks, but host Alton Brown thinks outside the bottle as he uses them as key ingredients in seve
9. S13E09American Classics V: A Pound of CakeOctober 26, 2009—The pound cake may have been born in Britain but host Alton Brown considers it to be an American classic. Join him as he explores the histor
10. S13E10The Once and Future FishNovember 2, 2009—Concerned about the impact of over-fishing, host Alton Brown explores tasty and extremely sustainable farm-raised trout.
11. S13E11Pantry Raid XII: Turning JapaneseNovember 9, 2009—The ingredients for that beguiling Japanese concoction, miso soup, may seem a bit unusual until host Alton Brown demystifies them and explor
12. S13E12The Proof Is in the PuddingNovember 23, 2009—Host Alton Brown breaks into the liquor cabinet, not to concoct a drink but to examine the uses of alcohol in food preparation.
13. S13E13Live and Let DietJanuary 4, 2010—Alton discusses the eating plan that helped him lose 50 pounds.
14. S13E14Raising the Bar AgainJanuary 25, 2010—Join Alton Brown as he deconstructs the Margarita and Bloody Mary and reconstructs them with a classic formula Good Eats style.
15. S13E15The Ballad of Salty and SweetMarch 8, 2010—Host Alton Brown examines ways to super-charge desserts with salt. Bacon praline anyone?
16. S13E16American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of DumplingsMarch 22, 2010—Host Alton Brown takes on the classic American soup that divides the country, and his family.
17. S13E17The Curious Case of CurryMarch 29, 2010—Alton Brown attempts to set the record straight on the English dish that made India famous.
18. S13E18The Catfish Will Rise AgainApril 8, 2010—After confessing a long-lived love for catfish, host Alton Brown sets out to modernize its image.
19. S13E19It's a Pan, It's a Dish, It's PaellaApril 29, 2010—Host Alton Brown demystifies the Spanish pan and the rice dish it's famous for.

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Porterhouse RulesMay 27, 2010—Learn everything you need to know about this legendary cut-o-cow to produce steak house standard results for a hundred bucks under steak hou
2. S14E02Grillus DomesticusJune 3, 2010—If you own a grill, sooner or later you're going to put some chicken on it...it's inevitable. And odds are good you won't be happy with the
3. S14E03Age of AsparagusJune 10, 2010—Everything you never knew you wanted to know about procuring, preserving, and presenting the first vegetable of the season: asparagus. Buyin
4. S14E04Little Big Lunch: Eggs BenedictJune 17, 2010—When it comes to brunch, Eggs Benedict is king. Problem is, it usually isn't good eats. Host Alton Brown tears down the dish and rebuilds fr
5. S14E05Flat is Beautiful VJune 24, 2010—Thin and crispy artisanal wood fired pizzas are nearly impossible to manage at home but with some sound science and a good grill, you can co
6. S14E06Yes We Have No Banana PuddingJuly 1, 2010—Whether you like them cool and cream topped or warm with a crown of meringue, odds are if you're a banana pudding fan it's been a long time
7. S14E07American Classics VIII: TacosJuly 8, 2010—They may have been born in Mexico but today the taco is a concept as "American" as apple pie. Host Alton Brown seeks to refurbish 2 particul
8. S14E08Fry Hard III: Fry, Tempura, Fry!October 7, 2010—Host Alton Brown takes on the most mythic, magical, but often times monstrous form of frying known to modern man.
9. S14E09Oat Cuisine IIOctober 14, 2010—Host Alton Brown helps you get more oats in your diet with some very surprising culinary incarnations.
10. S14E10All Hallows EatsOctober 28, 2010—Host Alton Brown decides to put the "trick" into his treats with three sinister twists on classic Halloween candies.
11. S14E11Squash Court IINovember 4, 2010—Host Alton Brown deals deliciously with a surprising glut of summer squash.
12. S14E12American Classic IX: Pumpkin PieNovember 18, 2010—Host Alton Brown delves into the Fall Classic taking it back to Plymouth and forward to the future.
13. S14E13Egg Files VII: MeringueDecember 30, 2010—Alton takes an in-depth look at three classic meringue-based desserts, including Baked Alaska, a time-honored favorite in households across
14. S14E14Pantry Raid XIII: Destination ChickpeaMarch 7, 2011—International travel is a risky, uncomfortable, and expensive business these days but if you have dry chickpeas in your pantry, exotic desti
15. S14E15Devil Of A CakeMarch 14, 2011—Do you have to tangle with dark forces in order to create a quality Devil's Food Cake or its crimson kin, Red Velvet? Yes you do. And it's c
16. S14E16A Bird In The Pie Is Worth Two In The BushMarch 21, 2011—Chicken Pot Pie is a medieval classic that's fallen into disrepair recently, due in large part to our willingness to let factories do the ba
17. S14E17Use Your Noodle IV: LasagnaMarch 28, 2011—If lasagna (the noodle) is the most comforting ingredient of all time (and it is) then lasagna (the casserole) must be the most comforting d
18. S14E18Waiter There's A Fish In My SoupApril 4, 2011—Bouillabaisse may be a scary name, but the soup it represents doesn't have to be. In fact, if you're willing to buy some decent fish and mas
19. S14E19The Proof is in the Bread PuddingApril 11, 2011—Host Alton Brown uses a scientific secret formula in an attempt to devise the definitive bread pudding.
20. S14E20Roll CallApril 18, 2011—Host Alton Brown harnesses the power of yeast to put classic rolls back onto the American dinner table.
21. S14E21The Caul of the FlowerApril 25, 2011—Host Alton Brown makes amends for having insulted the odd ball of the cabbage family: cauliflower.
22. S14E22Use Your Noodle 5May 2, 2011—Host Alton Brown investigates the culinary possibilities of Asian Noodles. Dishes include "ants climbing trees".

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01American Classics X: Chicken ParmAugust 25, 2019—Alton Brown makes the argument that Italian food was actually invented in America, and that Chicken Parmesan is the dish where it all began.
2. S15E02Every Grain Old Is New AgainAugust 25, 2019—Ancient American grains like amaranth, chia and quinoa are making a comeback due to their versatility and nutritional content. Alton Brown s
3. S15E03Hittin' the Sauce IISeptember 1, 2019—No matter how good of a cook you are, sooner or later your seafood is going to let you down. Alton Brown has the sauces that will save your
4. S15E04Immersion TherapySeptember 1, 2019—The last decade has seen a lot of change in the food world, but no device has made more of a difference than the immersion circulator. Alton
5. S15E05My ShakshukaSeptember 8, 2019—Alton Brown takes a deep dive on one of the most internet-famous dishes of the decade by way of a famous film from the 1940s. Along the way,
6. S15E06Let Them Eat Icebox CakeSeptember 8, 2019—Alton Brown resuscitates the languishing tradition of the "icebox" or "refrigerator" cake. These no-bake cakes were all the rage in the 1950
7. S15E07Rich Little Poor BoySeptember 15, 2019—One of America's most storied sandwiches gets a historic rethink and a technical do-over, from the oysters to the bread and everything in be
8. S15E08Raw AmbitionSeptember 15, 2019—Alton Brown journeys through the history and science of the greatest of all raw meat dishes: steak tartare. But first, you have to promise t
9. S15E09Date TripperSeptember 22, 2019—Alton Brown tells everything you need to know to get dates into your culinary life, including three recipes for the 1960s classic “Devils on
10. S15E10Wild Yeast Risin'September 22, 2019—First the pandemic, then the zombies, then the nukes and now: desolation and a giant dinosaur-thing. Luckily there are still plenty of yeast
11. S15E11The Turkey Strikes BackNovember 17, 2019—Alton Brown shares three turkey recipes to make year-round.
12. S15E12Holiday SpiritsDecember 15, 2019—Alton shares the low-alcohol, flavorful secret to handling the holidays
13. S15E13Whole Latke LoveDecember 15, 2019—Alton Brown delves into the history and techniques of making latkes.

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01Marrow MindedFebruary 18, 2021—Alton tackles bone marrow and delivers everything you need to know to enjoy “God’s butter” at home.
2. S16E02In Cold BrewFebruary 18, 2021—Alton opens all-new dimensions of coffee enjoyment with an exploration of cold brew – and no, iced coffee isn’t the same thing
3. S16E03Fry Bread, FryFebruary 18, 2021—Not all great breads come from the oven. Host Alton Brown takes on two very different fried breads, each with a twist.
4. S16E04Immersion: Gone FishingFebruary 25, 2021—The best way to cook fish: Put it back in the water ... in a bag!
5. S16E05Bibimbap 'Till Ya DropMarch 4, 2021—Alton takes on bibimbap, the famed "mixed rice" dish of Korea.
6. S16E06Deep Sea GreenMarch 11, 2021—Alton delves into dried seaweeds and why they should be in your pantry.
7. S16E07Bagel AttractionMarch 18, 2021—Host Alton Brown dives into the history, science and technique of making "real" bagels at home.
8. S16E08Fermentation ManMarch 25, 2021—When civilization crumbles, who ya gonna call to help get good eats on the table? Lactic acid bacteria, of course.

Season 16 ranked & reviewed