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The Best Episodes of Good Eats Season 12

Every episode of Good Eats Season 12 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Good Eats Season 12!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Good Eats Season 12 Episode 1 - Popover Sometime
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Popover Sometime

    S12:E1

    Armed with one simple yet versatile recipe, host Alton Brown creates a variety of dishes from a breakfast treat to that dinner classic, Yorkshire pudding. Recipes: Dutch Baby, Yorkshire Pudding with Roast, Basic Popover

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 2 - Celeryman
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Celeryman

    S12:E2

    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, a starch, an herb and a spice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 3 - Tuna, Surprise!
    8.5/10(18 votes)

    #3 - Tuna, Surprise!

    S12:E3

    An animated icon visits host Alton Brown and challenges him to raise the bar on canned tuna beyond the usual casserole or tuna salad sandwich.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 4 - There Will Be Oil
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #4 - There Will Be Oil

    S12:E4

    Alton puts cooking oils to use in the kitchen as well as the car.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 5 - Frozen Cache
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Frozen Cache

    S12:E5

    Alton shows how the freezer can be used for proper food preservation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 6 - Oh My, Meat Pie
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #6 - Oh My, Meat Pie

    S12:E6

    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 origins and preparation of Shepherd's Pie and Mincemeat Pie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 7 - Et Tu, Mame
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #7 - Et Tu, Mame

    S12:E7

    Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 8 - Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers

    S12:E8

    In this fourth Flat is Beautiful episode, Alton shows his audience how to create a variety of crackers at home, including graham crackers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 9 - American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #9 - American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl

    S12:E9

    Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 10 - Switched on Baklava
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #10 - Switched on Baklava

    S12:E10

    Phyllo dough can be finicky but host Alton Brown tames this difficult pastry to create that wonderfully layered dessert known as baklava.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #11 - Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome

    S12:E11

    Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 12 - A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #12 - A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels

    S12:E12

    Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 13 - Orange Aid
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Orange Aid

    S12:E13

    Alton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 14 - Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane

    S12:E14

    Alton cooks with molasses.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Good Eats Season 12 Episode 15 - Gills Gone Wild
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Gills Gone Wild

    S12:E15

    Alton shows how properly and simply prepared wild salmon is worth the extra cost.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 12 Ratings Summary

"Popover Sometime" is the best rated episode of "Good Eats" season 12. It scored 8.1/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/9/2008. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Celeryman".