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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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    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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    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
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  3. Good Eats Season 11 Episode 20 - Going Dutch
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    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
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  4. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 1 - American Classics X: Chicken Parm
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    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
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  5. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 2 - Every Grain Old Is New Again
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    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
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  6. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 3 - Hittin' the Sauce II
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    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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    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
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  8. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 5 - My Shakshuka
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    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
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  9. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 6 - Let Them Eat Icebox Cake
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    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
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  10. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 7 - Rich Little Poor Boy
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    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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    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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    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.

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  13. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 10 - Wild Yeast Risin'
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    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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    S15:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Good Eats Season 15 Episode 12 - Holiday Spirits
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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
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  20. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 4 - Immersion: Gone Fishing
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    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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    S16:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 6 - Deep Sea Green
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    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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    S16:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Good Eats Season 16 Episode 8 - Fermentation Man
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    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
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    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".