Good Eats

10 Worst Episodes of Good Eats

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

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Good Eats - S15E11

#10 - The Turkey Strikes Back (Season 15 - Episode 11)

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

The episode was rated 7.58 from 26 votes.

Good Eats - S16E6

#9 - Deep Sea Green (Season 16 - Episode 6)

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

The episode was rated 7.56 from 25 votes.

Good Eats - S15E12

#8 - Holiday Spirits (Season 15 - Episode 12)

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

The episode was rated 7.56 from 25 votes.

Good Eats - S9E13

#7 - School of Hard Nogs (Season 9 - Episode 13)

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Alton Brown reviews the history of egg nog, and comes up with several variations on the theme. He also investigates how bourbon is made. Recipes: Eggnog Eggnog Ice Cream

The episode was rated 7.55 from 20 votes.

Good Eats - S10E14

#6 - Tortillas Again (Season 10 - Episode 14)

Alton is under siege. His kitchen is being picketed by Cooks Against Wasted Left-Overs. Alone and abandoned by his film crew, Alton is visited by the Mother of Culinary Invention, who gives the desperate cook inspiration. Recipes in this episode: - Enchilada Lasagna - Masa Tots - Ultimate Nachos

The episode was rated 7.53 from 15 votes.

Good Eats - S3E5

#5 - Behind the Bird (Season 3 - Episode 5)

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

The episode was rated 7.50 from 24 votes.

Good Eats - S16E1

#4 - Marrow Minded (Season 16 - Episode 1)

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

The episode was rated 7.48 from 25 votes.

Good Eats - S7E11

#3 - Potato, My Sweet (Season 7 - Episode 11)

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Long typecast as a character actor on the culinary stage, this longsuffering root is finally ready for a star role, and it's not in Silence of the Yams. Recipes : Sweet Potato Waffles Sweet Potato Pie Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes

The episode was rated 7.44 from 18 votes.

Good Eats - S7E1

#2 - Crustacean Nation III: Feeling Crabby (Season 7 - Episode 1)

What do you do when your live crab runs away from home? If you're Alton Brown you turn to frozen legs and other packaged products. A cop out? Nope, good eats. Recipes: Steamed Alaskan King Crab Claws Ghee Crab Cakes or Fritters Marinated Crab Salad

The episode was rated 7.43 from 23 votes.

Good Eats - S15E9

#1 - Date Tripper (Season 15 - Episode 9)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.24 from 34 votes.

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