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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 discussions, he'll bring you food in its finest and funniest

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    Good Eats Season 14 Episode 16 - A Bird In The Pie Is Worth Two In The Bush
    9.2/10(11 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 3 - Fry Hard II: The Chicken
    9.0/10(22 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Good Eats Season 9 Episode 20 - Shell Game IV (Scallops)
    9.0/10(15 votes)

    #3 - 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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Good Eats Season 8 Episode 20 - My Big Fat Greek Sandwich
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #5 - My Big Fat Greek Sandwich

    S8:E20

    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, tzatziki sauce and a pile of broken plates. Recipes : Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Good Eats Season 8 Episode 22 - Do The Rice Thing
    8.9/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Do The Rice Thing

    S8:E22

    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 Alton Brown as he stirs up a risotto, makes a rice salad and delves deep into a mixed bag of starch. Recipes: Baked Brown Rice Brown Rice Salad Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Good Eats Season 10 Episode 10 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Good Eats Season 10 Episode 14 - 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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Good Eats Season 10 Episode 16 - 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

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Good Eats Season 10 Episode 17 - 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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Good Eats Season 11 Episode 2 - 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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Good Eats Season 14 Episode 1 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Good Eats Season 1 Episode 11 - 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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Good Eats Season 2 Episode 8 - A Grind is a Terrible Thing to Waste
    8.8/10(24 votes)

    #14 - A Grind is a Terrible Thing to Waste

    S2:E8

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 5 - Ham I Am
    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 12 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 13 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Good Eats Season 6 Episode 7 - Amber Waves
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #18 - 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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Good Eats Season 8 Episode 14 - Melondrama
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Melondrama

    S8:E14

    Join host Alton Brown as he attempts to demystify one of the most complex and promising fruits around. Recipes : Hot Melon Salad Melon Sorbet

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Good Eats Season 8 Episode 18 - Sprung a Leek
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #20 - Sprung a Leek

    S8:E18

    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 better. Don't believe it? Try these onion rings. Recipes: Grilled Braised Leeks Leek Rings Leek Potato Soup

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Good Eats Season 9 Episode 15 - Tender is the Loin 1
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    #21 - Tender is the Loin 1

    S9:E15

    Alton looks at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featured in this episode: Steak au Poivre

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Good Eats Season 10 Episode 15 - Bowl O' Bayou
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #22 - 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

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 11 - Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome
    8.8/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome

    S12:E11

    Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Good Eats Season 2 Episode 4 - Crustacean Nation
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #24 - Crustacean Nation

    S2:E4

    Shrimp cocktail is not just for wedding receptions anymore.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Good Eats Season 2 Episode 10 - Urban Preservation I: Jam Session
    8.7/10(22 votes)

    #25 - Urban Preservation I: Jam Session

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"A Bird In The Pie Is Worth Two In The Bush" is the best rated episode of "Good Eats". It scored 9.2/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/21/2011. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Fry Hard II: The Chicken".