Good Eats backdrop
Good Eats poster
Comedy
Documentary

The Best Episodes of Good Eats

Every episode of Good Eats ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Good Eats!

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...

Filter By Season16

  1. 9.0/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Fry Hard II: The Chicken

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 9.0/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Tortillas Again

    Loading...
    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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.9/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.9/10(19 votes)

    #4 - Artichokes: The Choke is On You

    Loading...
    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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.9/10(17 votes)

    #5 - Amber Waves

    Loading...
    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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.9/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Pop Art

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Good Eats

    READ
  8. 8.9/10(19 votes)

    #7 - Fowl Territory

    Loading...
    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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.9/10(16 votes)

    #8 - Fruit 10 from Outer Space (Pomegranates)

    Loading...
    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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  10. 8.9/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Pretzel Logic

    Loading...
    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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  11. 8.8/10(19 votes)

    #10 - Ham I Am

    Loading...
    S4:E5

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.8/10(23 votes)

    #11 - True Brew II: Mr Tea

    Loading...
    S4:E12

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  13. 8.8/10(22 votes)

    #12 - Chile's Angels

    Loading...
    S4:E13

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  14. 8.8/10(19 votes)

    #13 - This Spud's for You Too

    Loading...
    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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  15. 8.8/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Bowl O' Bayou

    Loading...
    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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  16. 8.8/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Whithering Bites

    Loading...
    S11:E6

    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 Individual Fruit Compote Pies Sweet Dried Fruit Compote Trail Mix

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  17. 8.8/10(18 votes)

    #16 - Peanut Gallery

    Loading...
    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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  18. 8.8/10(17 votes)

    #17 - Fermentation Nation

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  19. 8.7/10(25 votes)

    #18 - Flap Jack Do It Again

    Loading...
    S3:E7

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

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  20. 8.7/10(22 votes)

    #19 - Grill Seekers

    Loading...
    S3:E14

    Watch as AB shows the grill can be a great tool in making a great meal.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  21. 8.7/10(17 votes)

    #20 - The Other Red Meat

    Loading...
    S6:E1

    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 starter, how to avoid fake soy sauce, and why you can see a rainbow on Tuna Steaks. Recipes: Chimney Tuna Loin

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  22. 8.7/10(27 votes)

    #21 - Peachy Keen

    Loading...
    S10:E7

    Good Southern boy Alton takes on the South's favorite fruit, featuring its history, varieties and how to preserve the famously perishable flesh. Recipes in this episode: - Grilled Peach Melba - Individual Peach Upside-Down Cake

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  23. 8.7/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Fry Turkey Fry

    Loading...
    S10:E12

    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 potential for serious oil burns or even fire. Alton spotlights the essential steps for ultimate safety, including how to select the best frying kit and making the Alton Brown Turkey Derrick®, his recommended way to get the bird in and out of the pot without putting yourself at risk. Featured recipes in this episode:- Deep-fried Turkey

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  24. 8.7/10(13 votes)

    #23 - Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish

    Loading...
    S13:E1

    Host Alton Brown explores a bayou staple, the delicious and sustainable alternative to lobster, the crawfish.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  25. 8.7/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese

    Loading...
    S13:E11

    The ingredients for that beguiling Japanese concoction, miso soup, may seem a bit unusual until host Alton Brown demystifies them and explores the wonders of the Japanese pantry.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  26. 8.6/10(20 votes)

    #25 - Crustacean Nation II: Claws

    Loading...
    S4:E4

    Host Alton Brown demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A

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 N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/25/2001. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Tortillas Again".