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The Best Episodes of Good Eats

Host Alton Brown explores the origins of ingredients, decodes culinary customs and presents food and equipment trends. Punctuated by unusual interludes, simple preparations and unconventional...
  1. Background image for Fry Hard II: The Chicken
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Fry Hard II: The Chicken

    S4:E3

    AB pan-fries a chicken, also showing how to butcher it into perfect pieces. Buttermilk bathed, golden brown and deliciousmmm, mmm, fry some more, 'cause nobody doesn't love fried chicken.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Shell Game IV (Scallops)
    9.0/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Shell Game IV (Scallops)

    S9:E20

    Alton sets his sights on Maine in hopes of finding a monster scallop. Recipes: Seared Scallops Scallops on the Half Shell Scallop Mousse

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for A Bird In The Pie Is Worth Two In The Bush
    9.0/10(11 votes)

    #3 - A Bird In The Pie Is Worth Two In The Bush

    S14:E16

    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 baking for us. Join host Alton Brown as he looks at three different ways to fix this sad state.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone
    8.9/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone

    S4:E8

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Artichokes: The Choke is On You
    8.9/10(19 votes)

    #5 - Artichokes: The Choke is On You

    S6:E3

    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 as how to make your own herb oil to marinate them in. Recipes: Artichoke Pasta Salad Broiled Chokes Herb Oil

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Amber Waves
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Amber Waves

    S6:E7

    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 produce that most American of foods, Beer. Recipes: Good Brew

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for Pop Art
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Pop Art

    S10:E10

    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 Alton's improvised, inexpensive popcorn popper.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Tortillas Again
    8.9/10(18 votes)

    #8 - Tortillas Again

    S10:E14

    Alton is under siege. His kitchen is being picketed by Cooks Against Wasted Left-Overs. Alone and abandoned by his film crew, Alton is visited by the Mother of Culinary Invention, who gives the desperate cook inspiration. Recipes in this episode: - Enchilada Lasagna - Masa Tots - Ultimate Nachos

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Fowl Territory
    8.9/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Fowl Territory

    S10:E16

    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 with the tiny birds, featuring his Four Cs of food safety: Contain, Clean, Cook and Chill.- Recipies - Grilled Curry Cornish Hens - Cornish Game Hen with Bacon and Onions

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Fruit 10 from Outer Space (Pomegranates)
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    #10 - Fruit 10 from Outer Space (Pomegranates)

    S10:E17

    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 know how to get to the capsules of juicy goodness without making a mess. Recipes in this episode: - Pomegranate Syrup or Molasses - Pomegranate Gelatin - Grilled Leg of Lamb with Pomegranate Molasses Glaze - Tequila Sunrise

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Pretzel Logic
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    #11 - Pretzel Logic

    S11:E2

    The pretzel, once a delicious treat, has sadly been twisted into the edible equivalent of cardboard. Alton Brown recreates the traditional soft pretzel in all its crisp, chewy, golden brown glory. Recipes: Homemade Soft Pretzels Homemade Hard Pretzels Best Mustard Ever

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Porterhouse Rules
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Porterhouse Rules

    S14:E1

    Learn everything you need to know about this legendary cut-o-cow to produce steak house standard results for a hundred bucks under steak house prices.

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    Director:Unknown
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  14. Background image for Pantry Raid I: Use Your Noodle
    8.8/10(29 votes)

    #13 - Pantry Raid I: Use Your Noodle

    S1:E11

    Part one of an ongoing series looks at the king of pantry essentials: Dried pasta. Alton Brown explores pasta styles, the best cooking method (water is key), the tools you really need (big), and a different way of saucing. Recipes: Pasta

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    Director:Unknown
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  15. Background image for Crustacean Nation
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Crustacean Nation

    S2:E4

    Shrimp cocktail is not just for wedding receptions anymore.

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    Director:Unknown
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    8.8/10(19 votes)

    #15 - Ham I Am

    S4:E5

    Country and city hams: cured, smoked, raw, brined or fresh, get your juices going for some good old American ham.

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    Director:Unknown
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  17. Background image for True Brew II: Mr Tea
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #16 - True Brew II: Mr Tea

    S4:E12

    Tea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Background image for Chile's Angels
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #17 - Chile's Angels

    S4:E13

    Alton investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment: salsa.

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    Director:Unknown
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  19. Background image for This Spud's for You Too
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    #18 - This Spud's for You Too

    S5:E13

    Alton, ever the Spud Stud, cooks up homey Potato Soup, creamy Potato Salad and a spectacular Swiss Rosti. Recipes: Leftover Baked Potato Soup Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad Potato Roesti

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    Director:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Bowl O' Bayou
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Bowl O' Bayou

    S10:E15

    AB breaks down the whole concept of Gumbo, clarifies the differences between Cajun and Creole and explains the importance of the roux this classic dish. After numerous roux failures AB comes up with a foolproof method for making a brick (dark) roux and the perfect gumbo. Recipes: Shrimp Gumbo

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Peanut Gallery
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    #20 - Peanut Gallery

    S11:E9

    A little ghostly inspiration is all Alton Brown needs to turn a handful of peanuts into some seriously good eats. Recipes: Boiled Peanuts Boiled Peanut Soup Roasted Peanuts Homemade Peanut Butter Peanut Butter Pie

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Fermentation Nation
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    #21 - Fermentation Nation

    S13:E8

    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 several tasty dishes.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  23. Background image for A Grind is a Terrible Thing to Waste
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #22 - A Grind is a Terrible Thing to Waste

    S2:E8

    Learn to be excited when meat loaf is for dinner...

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    Director:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Urban Preservation I: Jam Session
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #23 - Urban Preservation I: Jam Session

    S2:E10

    Using good science and easy methods, Alton will show you how to jam.

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    Director:Unknown
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  25. Background image for Pork Fiction
    8.7/10(23 votes)

    #24 - Pork Fiction

    S2:E13

    Just how difficult is it to create finger-licking ribs?

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    Director:Unknown
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  26. Background image for Flap Jack Do It Again
    8.7/10(25 votes)

    #25 - Flap Jack Do It Again

    S3:E7

    Great pancakes (flapjacks) don't have to come from a box...

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    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Fry Hard II: The Chicken" is the best rated episode of "Good Eats". It scored 9/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/25/2001. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Shell Game IV (Scallops)".