9.1/1020 votesLoading...#1 - Fry Hard II: The Chicken
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 4/25/2001
AB pan-fries a chicken, also showing how to butcher it into perfect pieces. Buttermilk bathed, golden brown and deliciousmmm, mmm, fry some more, 'cause nobody doesn't love fried chicken.
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9.1/1016 votesLoading...#2 - Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 7/11/2001
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.
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9.1/1016 votesLoading...#3 - Tortillas Again
Season 10 Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2007
Alton is under siege. His kitchen is being picketed by Cooks Against Wasted Left-Overs. Alone and abandoned by his film crew, Alton is 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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9.1/1015 votesLoading...#4 - Fruit 10 from Outer Space (Pomegranates)
Season 10 Episode 17 - Aired 3/7/2007
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 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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9.0/1015 votesLoading...#5 - Shell Game IV (Scallops)
Season 9 Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2006
Alton sets his sights on Maine in hopes of finding a monster scallop. Recipes: Seared Scallops Scallops on the Half Shell Scallop Mousse
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9.0/1013 votesLoading...#6 - Pop Art
Season 10 Episode 10 - Aired 10/11/2006
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 Alton's improvised, inexpensive popcorn popper.
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9.0/1011 votesLoading...#7 - A Bird In The Pie Is Worth Two In The Bush
Season 14 Episode 16 - Aired 3/21/2011
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 baking for us. Join host Alton Brown as he looks at three different ways to fix this sad state.
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8.9/1021 votesLoading...#8 - True Brew II: Mr Tea
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 9/5/2001
Tea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.
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8.9/1019 votesLoading...#9 - Artichokes: The Choke is On You
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 7/10/2002
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 as how to make your own herb oil to marinate them in. Recipes: Artichoke Pasta Salad Broiled Chokes Herb Oil
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8.9/1017 votesLoading...#10 - Amber Waves
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 10/9/2002
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 produce that most American of foods, Beer. Recipes: Good Brew
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8.9/1016 votesLoading...#11 - Melondrama
Season 8 Episode 14 - Aired 1/5/2005
Join host Alton Brown as he attempts to demystify one of the most complex and promising fruits around. Recipes : Hot Melon Salad Melon Sorbet
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8.9/1017 votesLoading...#12 - My Big Fat Greek Sandwich
Season 8 Episode 20 - Aired 4/6/2005
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, tzatziki sauce and a pile of broken plates. Recipes : Gyro Meat with Tzatziki Sauce
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8.9/1017 votesLoading...#13 - Do The Rice Thing
Season 8 Episode 22 - Aired 5/4/2005
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 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
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8.9/1018 votesLoading...#14 - School of Hard Nogs
Season 9 Episode 13 - Aired 12/1/2005
Alton Brown reviews the history of egg nog, and comes up with several variations on the theme. He also investigates how bourbon is made. Recipes: Eggnog Eggnog Ice Cream
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8.9/1018 votesLoading...#15 - Fowl Territory
Season 10 Episode 16 - Aired 2/21/2007
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 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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8.9/1015 votesLoading...#16 - Pretzel Logic
Season 11 Episode 2 - Aired 6/20/2007
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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#17 - Porterhouse Rules
Season 14 Episode 1 - Aired 5/27/2010
Learn everything you need to know about this legendary cut-o-cow to produce steak house standard results for a hundred bucks under steak house prices.
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8.8/1027 votesLoading...#18 - Pantry Raid I: Use Your Noodle
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/15/1999
Part one of an ongoing series looks at the king of pantry essentials: Dried pasta. Alton Brown explores pasta styles, the best cooking method (water is key), the tools you really need (big), and a different way of saucing. Recipes: Pasta
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8.8/1021 votesLoading...#19 - Grill Seekers
Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 3/7/2001
Watch as AB shows the grill can be a great tool in making a great meal.
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8.8/1020 votesLoading...#20 - Chile's Angels
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 10/3/2001
Alton investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment: salsa.
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8.8/1020 votesLoading...#21 - The Trouble with Cheesecake
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 1/23/2002
Alton helps discover the secrets of cream cheese and its alter-ego marscapone. Conquer crumb crusts, buy into some pans, and produce both savory and sweet cheesecakes without a crack in site. Recipes: Savory Cheesecake Sour Cream Cheesecake
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8.8/1015 votesLoading...#22 - Squid Pro Quo
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 1/30/2002
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, Alton prepares a menu featuring his favorite tailgateable sea monster: squid. Recipes: Squid Vicious
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8.8/1019 votesLoading...#23 - This Spud's for You Too
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 4/20/2002
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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8.8/1019 votesLoading...#24 - True Brew IV: Take Stock
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 8/6/2003
Some folks may think of home made stocks as culinary anachronisms, but host Alton Brown thinks they're the best edible investment in town. Follow him as he buys the perfect stock pot and brews up some chickeney goodness spiced up with a tasty jolt of science and major dose of practical advice. Recipes: Chicken Stock Chicken Noodle Soup
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8.8/1018 votesLoading...#25 - Sprung a Leek
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 3/2/2005
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 better. Don't believe it? Try these onion rings. Recipes: Grilled Braised Leeks Leek Rings Leek Potato Soup
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The Best Episodes of Good Eats
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Top Episode Ratings Summary
"Fry Hard II: The Chicken" is the best rated episode of "Good Eats". It scored 9.1/10 based on 20 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, "Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone".