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Good Eats

1999TV-G16 seasons8.7 / 10

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 form.

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Checked Sep 3, 2026

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Synopsis

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 form.

Season 13 episodes

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Episode 1

Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish

21m

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

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Episode 2

Tamale Never Dies

21m

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.

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Episode 3

American Classics IV: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

21m

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

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Episode 4

Tender Is the Pork

21m

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.

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Episode 5

Undercover Veggies I

21m

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

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Episode 6

Feeling Punchy

21m

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.

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Episode 7

Another Man Food Show: Breakfast

21m

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

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Episode 8

Fermentation Nation

21m

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.

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Episode 9

American Classics V: A Pound of Cake

21m

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.

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Episode 10

The Once and Future Fish

21m

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

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Episode 11

Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese

21m

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.

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Episode 12

The Proof Is in the Pudding

21m

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

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Episode 13

Live and Let Diet

21m

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

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Episode 14

Raising the Bar Again

21m

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

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Episode 15

The Ballad of Salty and Sweet

21m

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

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Episode 16

American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of Dumplings

21m

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

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Episode 17

The Curious Case of Curry

21m

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

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Episode 18

The Catfish Will Rise Again

21m

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

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Episode 19

It's a Pan, It's a Dish, It's Paella

21mfinale

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

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Episode information updated Sep 12, 2026

More about Good Eats

Cast

Alton BrownSelf - Host
Shirley Corriher
Caroline ConnellSelf - Dietician
Bob MembersSelf
Mel ColemanSelf
Sally BernhardtSelf - Cooking Technician
Joe IllescasSelf - Butcher
Marshall MillardUSDA Agent

Credits

Created by
Alton Brown

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
265
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Food NetworkUnited States
  • discovery+United States
  • Be Square Productions
  • Mean Street ProductionsFrance
  • Brain Food Productions

Themes

cookingculinary arts