Good Eats (Season 13)

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.

  • Poster for Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish

    Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish (Episode 1)

    Air date: 2009-04-27

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for Tamale Never Dies

    Tamale Never Dies (Episode 2)

    Air date: 2009-05-04

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for American Classics IV: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

    American Classics IV: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce (Episode 3)

    Air date: 2009-05-18

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for Tender Is the Pork

    Tender Is the Pork (Episode 4)

    Air date: 2009-05-26

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Undercover Veggies I

    Undercover Veggies I (Episode 5)

    Air date: 2009-06-08

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for Feeling Punchy

    Feeling Punchy (Episode 6)

    Air date: 2009-06-22

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Another Man Food Show: Breakfast

    Another Man Food Show: Breakfast (Episode 7)

    Air date: 2009-10-12

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for Fermentation Nation

    Fermentation Nation (Episode 8)

    Air date: 2009-10-19

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for American Classics V: A Pound of Cake

    American Classics V: A Pound of Cake (Episode 9)

    Air date: 2009-10-26

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for The Once and Future Fish

    The Once and Future Fish (Episode 10)

    Air date: 2009-11-02

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese

    Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese (Episode 11)

    Air date: 2009-11-09

    Runtime: 21 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for The Proof Is in the Pudding

    The Proof Is in the Pudding (Episode 12)

    Air date: 2009-11-23

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for Live and Let Diet

    Live and Let Diet (Episode 13)

    Air date: 2010-01-04

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for Raising the Bar Again

    Raising the Bar Again (Episode 14)

    Air date: 2010-01-25

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for The Ballad of Salty and Sweet

    The Ballad of Salty and Sweet (Episode 15)

    Air date: 2010-03-08

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of Dumplings

    American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of Dumplings (Episode 16)

    Air date: 2010-03-22

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for The Curious Case of Curry

    The Curious Case of Curry (Episode 17)

    Air date: 2010-03-29

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for The Catfish Will Rise Again

    The Catfish Will Rise Again (Episode 18)

    Air date: 2010-04-08

    Runtime: 21 min

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

  • Poster for It's a Pan, It's a Dish, It's Paella

    It's a Pan, It's a Dish, It's Paella (Episode 19)

    Air date: 2010-04-29

    Runtime: 21 min

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

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