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The Best Episodes of Good Eats Season 13

Every episode of Good Eats Season 13 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Good Eats Season 13!

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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 13 Episode 1 - Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish

    S13:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 2 - Tamale Never Dies
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Tamale Never Dies

    S13:E2

    Quite possibly the original convenience food, tamales are ancient and delicious. Join host Alton Brown on an historical and tasty exploration of these tempting treats.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 3 - American Classics IV: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #3 - American Classics IV: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

    S13:E3

    Although usually considered an Italian dish, spaghetti with meat sauce proves to be an American classic as host Alton Brown explores its origins.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 4 - Tender Is the Pork
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Tender Is the Pork

    S13:E4

    Looking for an alternative to chicken? Host Alton Brown turns to the pork tenderloin as a delicious yet low fat substitute for the ubiquitous bird.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 5 - Undercover Veggies I
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #5 - Undercover Veggies I

    S13:E5

    In an effort to tempt his niece into eating her vegetables, host Alton Brown manages to sneak them into several tasty treats.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 6 - Feeling Punchy
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Feeling Punchy

    S13:E6

    Despite its long and noble history, punch rarely receives the respect it deserves so host Alton Brown begins a quest to return the drink to its rightful culinary position.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 7 - Another Man Food Show: Breakfast
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #7 - Another Man Food Show: Breakfast

    S13:E7

    Host Alton Brown helps an average Joe overcome his kitchen phobias and whip up the classic breakfast of bacon, eggs and coffee.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 8 - Fermentation Nation
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 9 - American Classics V: A Pound of Cake
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #9 - American Classics V: A Pound of Cake

    S13:E9

    The pound cake may have been born in Britain but host Alton Brown considers it to be an American classic. Join him as he explores the history and preparation of this delicious treat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 10 - The Once and Future Fish
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #10 - The Once and Future Fish

    S13:E10

    Concerned about the impact of over-fishing, host Alton Brown explores tasty and extremely sustainable farm-raised trout.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 11 - Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 12 - The Proof Is in the Pudding
    7.6/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Proof Is in the Pudding

    S13:E12

    Host Alton Brown breaks into the liquor cabinet, not to concoct a drink but to examine the uses of alcohol in food preparation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 13 - Live and Let Diet
    8.3/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Live and Let Diet

    S13:E13

    Alton discusses the eating plan that helped him lose 50 pounds.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 14 - Raising the Bar Again
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #14 - Raising the Bar Again

    S13:E14

    Join Alton Brown as he deconstructs the Margarita and Bloody Mary and reconstructs them with a classic formula Good Eats style.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 15 - The Ballad of Salty and Sweet
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #15 - The Ballad of Salty and Sweet

    S13:E15

    Host Alton Brown examines ways to super-charge desserts with salt. Bacon praline anyone?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 16 - American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of Dumplings
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    #16 - American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of Dumplings

    S13:E16

    Host Alton Brown takes on the classic American soup that divides the country, and his family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 17 - The Curious Case of Curry
    8.5/10(15 votes)

    #17 - The Curious Case of Curry

    S13:E17

    Alton Brown attempts to set the record straight on the English dish that made India famous.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 18 - The Catfish Will Rise Again
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #18 - The Catfish Will Rise Again

    S13:E18

    After confessing a long-lived love for catfish, host Alton Brown sets out to modernize its image.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Good Eats Season 13 Episode 19 - It's a Pan, It's a Dish, It's Paella
    8.7/10(14 votes)

    #19 - It's a Pan, It's a Dish, It's Paella

    S13:E19

    Host Alton Brown demystifies the Spanish pan and the rice dish it's famous for.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 13 Ratings Summary

"Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish" is the best rated episode of "Good Eats" season 13. It scored 8.6/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/27/2009. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Tamale Never Dies".