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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 Worst Episode
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    Good Eats Season 9 Episode 22 - Behind The Eats
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    #1 - Behind The Eats

    S9:E22

    If you're a Good Eats fan, you've seen Alton do it all. Although hard to believe, he does have some help when it comes to creating each episode. Join us "Behind the Eats" as the Good Eats crew reveal their thrilling, compelling and sometimes hard to believe behind the scenes secrets.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Good Eats Season 10 Episode 20 - American Classics I: Spinach Salad
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    #2 - American Classics I: Spinach Salad

    S10:E20

    Alton begins a new series focusing on the basic but often neglected simple fare of America. First up is the spinach salad. Popeye's favorite vegetable needs only a few additions to become a top-notch salad. Also, salad spinners to make your head spin. Recipes in this episode: - Wilted spinach salad with bacon dressing - Cold spinach salad with bacon and egg dressing

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Good Eats Season 11 Episode 20 - Going Dutch
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    #3 - Going Dutch

    S11:E20

    The power might be out but that doesn't stop host Alton Brown from breaking out the cast iron and using his hearth and his grill to whip up some very good eats. Recipes : Knead Not Sourdough Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti Dutch Oven Hoecakes

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 1 - American Classics X: Chicken Parm
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    #4 - American Classics X: Chicken Parm

    S15:E1

    Alton Brown makes the argument that Italian food was actually invented in America, and that Chicken Parmesan is the dish where it all began. Yet, an Italian canned tomato makes it all possible.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 2 - Every Grain Old Is New Again
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    #5 - Every Grain Old Is New Again

    S15:E2

    Ancient American grains like amaranth, chia and quinoa are making a comeback due to their versatility and nutritional content. Alton Brown shows how to make the most of these very old kitchen newcomers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 3 - Hittin' the Sauce II
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    #6 - Hittin' the Sauce II

    S15:E3

    No matter how good of a cook you are, sooner or later your seafood is going to let you down. Alton Brown has the sauces that will save your dinner every time.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 4 - Immersion Therapy
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    #7 - Immersion Therapy

    S15:E4

    The last decade has seen a lot of change in the food world, but no device has made more of a difference than the immersion circulator. Alton Brown makes an argument for having one in every kitchen by featuring dishes such as perfect rump roast, cheesecake and a killer liqueur.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 5 - My Shakshuka
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    #8 - My Shakshuka

    S15:E5

    Alton Brown takes a deep dive on one of the most internet-famous dishes of the decade by way of a famous film from the 1940s. Along the way, Alton talks through preserved lemons and homemade harissa.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 6 - Let Them Eat Icebox Cake
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    #9 - Let Them Eat Icebox Cake

    S15:E6

    Alton Brown resuscitates the languishing tradition of the "icebox" or "refrigerator" cake. These no-bake cakes were all the rage in the 1950s, but they’re ready for a pastry redux.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 7 - Rich Little Poor Boy
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    #10 - Rich Little Poor Boy

    S15:E7

    One of America's most storied sandwiches gets a historic rethink and a technical do-over, from the oysters to the bread and everything in between. Alton Brown also makes an argument for shucking.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 8 - Raw Ambition
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    #11 - Raw Ambition

    S15:E8

    Alton Brown journeys through the history and science of the greatest of all raw meat dishes: steak tartare. But first, you have to promise to never make it. Right? Right. Oh, and there's poke too!

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 9 - Date Tripper
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    #12 - Date Tripper

    S15:E9

    Alton Brown tells everything you need to know to get dates into your culinary life, including three recipes for the 1960s classic “Devils on Horseback” and a very “scrummy” Sticky Toffee Pudding.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 10 - Wild Yeast Risin'
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    #13 - Wild Yeast Risin'

    S15:E10

    First the pandemic, then the zombies, then the nukes and now: desolation and a giant dinosaur-thing. Luckily there are still plenty of yeast in the air, and Alton Brown proves that with a wild sourdough in the kitchen, the post-apocalyptic world can still taste good -- and he makes cheese crackers and waffles to prove it.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 11 - The Turkey Strikes Back
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    #14 - The Turkey Strikes Back

    S15:E11

    Alton Brown shares three turkey recipes to make year-round.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 12 - Holiday Spirits
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    #15 - Holiday Spirits

    S15:E12

    Alton shares the low-alcohol, flavorful secret to handling the holidays

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 13 - Whole Latke Love
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    #16 - Whole Latke Love

    S15:E13

    Alton Brown delves into the history and techniques of making latkes.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 1 - Marrow Minded
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    #17 - Marrow Minded

    S16:E1

    Alton tackles bone marrow and delivers everything you need to know to enjoy “God’s butter” at home.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 2 - In Cold Brew
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    #18 - In Cold Brew

    S16:E2

    Alton opens all-new dimensions of coffee enjoyment with an exploration of cold brew – and no, iced coffee isn’t the same thing

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 3 - Fry Bread, Fry
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    #19 - Fry Bread, Fry

    S16:E3

    Not all great breads come from the oven. Host Alton Brown takes on two very different fried breads, each with a twist.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 4 - Immersion: Gone Fishing
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    #20 - Immersion: Gone Fishing

    S16:E4

    The best way to cook fish: Put it back in the water ... in a bag!

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 5 - Bibimbap 'Till Ya Drop
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    #21 - Bibimbap 'Till Ya Drop

    S16:E5

    Alton takes on bibimbap, the famed "mixed rice" dish of Korea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 6 - Deep Sea Green
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    #22 - Deep Sea Green

    S16:E6

    Alton delves into dried seaweeds and why they should be in your pantry.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 7 - Bagel Attraction
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    #23 - Bagel Attraction

    S16:E7

    Host Alton Brown dives into the history, science and technique of making "real" bagels at home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 8 - Fermentation Man
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    #24 - Fermentation Man

    S16:E8

    When civilization crumbles, who ya gonna call to help get good eats on the table? Lactic acid bacteria, of course.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Good Eats Season 3 Episode 5 - Behind the Bird
    7.1/10(25 votes)

    #25 - Behind the Bird

    S3:E5

    AB is out to show you can make a great meal with Thanksgiving leftovers.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"Behind The Eats" is the worst rated episode of "Good Eats". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/29/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "American Classics I: Spinach Salad".