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The Best Episodes of Good Eats Season 4

Every episode of Good Eats Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Good Eats Season 4!

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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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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Good Eats Season 4 Episode 1 - Where There's Smoke, There's Fish
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    #1 - Where There's Smoke, There's Fish

    S4:E1

    Get the lowdown on wood chips and creating a simple smoker for fish.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 2 - Pressure
    8.4/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Pressure

    S4:E2

    The scientific theory behind capturing meaty goodness in liquid form and why the pressure cooker makes great broth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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

    #3 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 4 - Crustacean Nation II: Claws
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Crustacean Nation II: Claws

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 5 - Ham I Am
    8.8/10(19 votes)

    #5 - 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 6 - Let Them Eat Foam
    8.2/10(17 votes)

    #6 - Let Them Eat Foam

    S4:E6

    Chocolate layer and sheet cakes are more American than apple pie, yet few of us ever bake them anymore. We're going to change all that. Shop for cake pans, learn everything you need to know to keep your foam from flopping and produce a heavenly cake.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 7 - A Chuck for Chuck
    8.4/10(20 votes)

    #7 - A Chuck for Chuck

    S4:E7

    From ordinary chuck to sublime, melt in your mouth flavor: how to make the perfect pot roast without the pot.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 8 - Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone
    8.9/10(18 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 9 - The Bulb of the Night
    8.1/10(21 votes)

    #9 - The Bulb of the Night

    S4:E9

    Meet the Count and discover the miraculous properties of Garlic.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 10 - Mayo Clinic
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #10 - Mayo Clinic

    S4:E10

    Join Alton Brown as he debunks the many mysteries of mayonnaise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 11 - Puff the Magic Pastry
    8.3/10(21 votes)

    #11 - Puff the Magic Pastry

    S4:E11

    Don't be afraid, the store stuff can deliver the puff.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 12 - True Brew II: Mr Tea
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #12 - True Brew II: Mr Tea

    S4:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Good Eats Season 4 Episode 13 - Chile's Angels
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #13 - 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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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Where There's Smoke, There's Fish" is the best rated episode of "Good Eats" season 4. It scored 8.5/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/11/2001. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Pressure".