Good Eats is an informational cooking show in which Alton Brown would go into the history and or science of a particular dish or item that was the focal point of each episode. The show started with Food Network, airing 245 episodes of 14 seasons with eight specials and five shorts which aired on the Food Network website. In October 2018, Cooking Channel created a "Reloaded" season with 13 episodes. Season 15, titled Good Eats: The Return, began airing August 25, 2019 on Food Network.
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||
| 1 | 13 | July 7, 1999 | September 29, 1999 | |
| 2 | 14 | December 15, 1999 | July 19, 2000 | |
| 3 | 14 | September 20, 2000 | March 7, 2001 | |
| 4 | 13 | April 11, 2001 | October 3, 2001 | |
| 5 | 13 | October 24, 2001 | April 20, 2002 | |
| 6 | 17 | June 19, 2002 | June 19, 2003 | |
| 7 | 20 | May 25, 2003 | May 3, 2004 | |
| 8 | 22 | June 16, 2004 | May 4, 2005 | |
| 9 | 22 | June 1, 2005 | July 29, 2006 | |
| 10 | 20 | May 3, 2006 | April 18, 2007 | |
| 11 | 20 | June 6, 2007 | May 6, 2008 | |
| 12 | 15 | June 9, 2008 | March 2, 2009 | |
| 13 | 19 | April 27, 2009 | April 29, 2010 | |
| 14 | 22 | May 27, 2010 | April 2, 2011 | |
| 15 | 12 | August 25, 2019 | December 15, 2019 | |
| 16 | 8 | February 18, 2021 | March 25, 2021 | |
| Specials | 8 | November 14, 1999 | November 17, 2019 | |
| Shorts | 5 | April 20, 2002 | 2009 | |
| Reloaded 1 | 13[1] | October 15, 2018 | January 21, 2019 | |
| Reloaded 2 | 13 | April 13, 2020 | July 6, 2020 | |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | "Steak Your Claim" | Steak | Cast iron skillet[4] | July 7, 1999 | EA1A01 |
| 102 | "These Spuds Are Made for Walkin'" "This Spud's for You" | Potatoes | Mandoline | July 14, 1999 | EA1A02 |
| 103 | "The Egg-Files" | Eggs, Lemon curd | [5] | July 21, 1999 | EA1A03 |
| 104 | "Salad Daze" | Salad | Salad spinner[6] | July 28, 1999 | EA1A04 |
| 105 | "A Bird in the Pan" | Roasted chicken | Roasting pan | August 4, 1999 | EA1A05 |
| 106 | "Churn Baby Churn" | Ice cream | Ice cream freezer | August 11, 1999 | EA1A06 |
| 107 | "The Dough Also Rises" | Biscuits | Biscuit pan | August 18, 1999 | EA1A07 |
| 108 | "Gravy Confidential" | Gravy, roux[7] | Pan and whisk for sauce[8] | August 25, 1999 | EA1A08 |
| 109 | "A Bowl of Onion" | French onion soup | Electric skillet | September 1, 1999 | EA1A09 |
| 110 | "Hook, Line, and Dinner" | Fish | — | September 8, 1999 | EA1A10 |
| 111 | "Pantry Raid I: Use Your Noodle" | Pasta | Pot and colander for pasta | September 15, 1999 | EA1A11 |
| 112 | "Power to the Pilaf" | Pilaf (rice) | Rice cooker | September 22, 1999 | EA1A12 |
| 113 | "The Art of Darkness" | Chocolate | — | September 29, 1999 | EA1A13 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | "It's a Wonderful Cake" | Fruitcake | Whole spices | December 15, 1999 | EA1B01 |
| 202 | "For Whom the Cheese Melts" | Fondue, grilled cheese sandwich | Fondue pot, grater, DIY cheese slicer, DIY sandwich press | January 19, 2000 | EA1B02 |
| 203 | "Apple Family Values" | Apples | — | March 1, 2000 | EA1B03 |
| 204 | "Crustacean Nation" | Shrimp | — | March 8, 2000 | EA1B07 |
| 205 | "The Fungal Gourmet" | Mushrooms, clarified butter | — | March 15, 2000 | EA1B13 |
| 206 | "Crust Never Sleeps" | Pie crust | Food processor | March 22, 2000 | EA1B04 |
| 207 | "True Brew" | Coffee | — | April 12, 2000 | EA1B08 |
| 208 | "A Grind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste" "Daily Grind" | Ground beef: hamburger, meatloaf | — | April 26, 2000 | EA1B11 |
| 209 | "Fry Hard" | Fish and chips | Fryer[9] | May 10, 2000 | EA1B10 |
| 210 | "Urban Preservation I: Jam Session" | Canning: jam and jelly | Canning gear | May 24, 2000 | EA1B06 |
| 211 | "Pantry Raid II: Seeing Red" | Tomato sauce, mirepoix | Can opener, knife sharpening, stick blender | June 7, 2000 | EA1B12 |
| 212 | "Citizen Cane" | Sugar, caramel | — | June 21, 2000 | EA1B05 |
| 213 | "Pork Fiction" "A Rib for All Seasons" | Pork ribs | — | July 5, 2000 | EA1B14 |
| 214 | "Ear Apparent" | Corn: creamed corn, cornbread, popcorn | — | July 19, 2000 | EA1B09 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | "American Pickle" | Pickling | — | September 20, 2000 | EA1C07 |
| 302 | "Mussel Bound" | Mussels | Pot for reactive foods | October 11, 2000 | EA1C02 |
| 303 | "The Egg Files II: Man with a Flan" | Quiche, custard, flan | Whisk | October 18, 2000 | EA1C03 |
| 304 | "What's Up, Duck?" | Duck | Thawing frozen foods | November 1, 2000 | EA1C04 |
| 305 | "Behind the Bird"[10] "The Remains of the Bird" | Turkey leftovers | Toaster,[11] "W"[12] | November 18, 2000 | EA1C14 |
| 306 | "Three Chips for Sister Marsha" | Chocolate chip cookies | Stand mixer, disher, vanilla extract | December 13, 2000 | EA1C05 |
| 307 | "Flap Jack Do It Again" | Pancakes, maple syrup | Measuring scoops, griddle[13] for pancakes | December 27, 2000 | EA1C09 |
| 308 | "The Case for Butter" | Butter, beurre blanc | — | January 3, 2001 | EA1C08 |
| 309 | "Flat Is Beautiful" | Pizza, esp. dough | Yeast, baking stone, peel | January 10, 2001 | EA1C11 |
| 310 | "Pantry Raid III: Cool Beans" | Beans | — | January 17, 2001 | EA1C12 |
| 311 | "Mission: Poachable" | Poaching, esp. fish | — | January 31, 2001 | EA1C13 |
| 312 | "Tofuworld" | Tofu | Blender | February 7, 2001 | EA1C01 |
| 313 | "Head Games" | Cabbage | Cutting board | February 21, 2001 | EA1C10 |
| 314 | "Grill Seekers" | Grilling, roast lamb | Grill, charcoal, etc. | March 7, 2001 | EA1C06 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | "Where There's Smoke There's Fish" | Smoking, smoked salmon | DIY temporary smoker[14] | April 11, 2001 | EA1D09 |
| 402 | "Pressure" | Pressure cooking, broth | Pressure cooker | April 18, 2001 | EA1D03 |
| 403 | "Fry Hard II: The Chicken" | Fried chicken | Cast iron skillet[15] | April 25, 2001 | EA1D02 |
| 404 | "Crustacean Nation II: Claws" | Lobster | — | May 16, 2001 | EA1D05 |
| 405 | "Ham I Am" | Ham | — | May 30, 2001 | EA1D06 |
| 406 | "The Egg Files III: Let Them Eat Foam" | Angel food cake | Whipping & mixing bowls | June 13, 2001 | EA1D08 |
| 407 | "A Chuck for Chuck" | Pot roast, chuck | Aluminum foil | June 27, 2001 | EA1D12 |
| 408 | "Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone" | Honey | — | July 11, 2001 | EA1D13 |
| 409 | "The Bulb of the Night" | Garlic | Garlic tools | July 25, 2001 | EA1D11 |
| 410 | "The Egg Files IV: Mayo Clinic" | Mayonnaise | — | August 8, 2001 | EA1D10 |
| 411 | "Puff the Magic Pastry" | Puff pastry | — | August 22, 2001 | EA1D07 |
| 412 | "True Brew II: Mr. Tea" | Tea | Tea tools | September 5, 2001 | EA1D04 |
| 413 | "Chile's Angels" | Chili peppers | Scovilles | October 3, 2001 | EA1D01 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 501 | "Deep Space Slime" | Gelatin dessert | Food mold (the tool, not the fungus) | October 24, 2001 | EA1E01 |
| 502 | "Oat Cuisine"[16] | Oats, haggis | Slow cooker | November 7, 2001 | EA1E06 |
| 503 | "Crepe Expectations" | Crêpes | Crêpe pan, Teflon coating | November 28, 2001 | EA1E09 |
| 504 | "Celebrity Roast" "Family Roast" | Standing rib roast, beef aging | DIY roaster, probe thermometer | December 5, 2001 | EA1E02 |
| 505 | "Scrap Iron Chef: Bacon Challenge" | Bacon | — | January 9, 2002 | EA1E12 |
| 506 | "Deep Purple" "Berry from Another Planet" | Eggplant | Peeler | January 16, 2002 | EA1E07 |
| 507 | "The Trouble with Cheesecake" | Cheesecake | Springform pan | January 23, 2002 | EA1E04 |
| 508 | "Squid Pro Quo" | Squid, wok cooking | DIY wok burner | January 30, 2002 | EA1E13 |
| 509 | "Art of Darkness II: Cocoa" | Cocoa powder, brownies, syrup | Sifter, molinillo | February 13, 2002 | EA1E08 |
| 510 | "Squash Court"[17] | Squash | — | March 6, 2002 | EA1E03 |
| 511 | "For Whom the Cheese Melts II" "Use Your Noodle II" | Macaroni and cheese | Casserole dish | April 3, 2002 | EA1E10 |
| 512 | "Shell Game II: Send in the Clams" | Clams, chowder | — | April 10, 2002 | EA1E05 |
| 513 | "This Spud's for You Too" | Potatoes: soup, salad, rösti | — | April 20, 2002 | EA1E11 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | "The Other Red Meat" "Tuna: The Other Red Meat" | Tuna | Soy sauce | June 19, 2002 | EA1F01 |
| 602 | "Strawberry Sky" | Strawberries | Freezing with dry ice | July 3, 2002 | EA1F03 |
| 603 | "The Choke's on You" "Artichokes: The Choke is on You" | Artichokes | — | July 10, 2002 | EA1F02 |
| 604 | "Good Milk Gone Bad" | Yogurt | — | July 24, 2002 | EA1F04 |
| 605 | "Egg Files V: Quantum Foam" | Soufflé | Soufflé, oven | August 7, 2002 | EA1F05 |
| 606 | "Tomato Envy" | Tomato | Knife for tomato, food mill | October 2, 2002 | EA1F06 |
| 607 | "True Brew III: Amber Waves" | Home brewing (ale) | Beer tools | October 9, 2002 | EA1F10 |
| 608 | "Dip Madness" | Onion and Artichoke Dip and Guacamole | — | October 16, 2002 | EA1F08 |
| 609 | "Chops Ahoy" | Pork chops | Propane grilling | November 6, 2002 | EA1F07 |
| 610 | "Choux Shine" | Choux pastry | Weighing scale | November 13, 2002 | EA1F09 |
| 611 | "Casserole Over" | Casseroles | Casserole dish | January 8, 2003 | EA1F11 |
| 612 | "Use Your Noodle III: Fresh Pasta" | Ravioli, tortellini | Pasta machine | January 15, 2003 | EA1F15 |
| 613 | "Salad Daze II: The Long Arm of the Slaw" | Slaw | Shredders & slicers[18] | January 29, 2003 | EA1F12 |
| 614 | "A Cake on Every Plate" | Yellow cake | Metric measurements | February 5, 2003 | EA1F13 |
| 615 | "The Icing Man Cometh" | Buttercream frosting | Frosting tools | February 19, 2003 | EA1F14 |
| 616 | "Beet It" | Beets | food service gloves | March 5, 2003 | EA1F16 |
| 617 | "Fit to be Tied" | Roulade: beef, seafood | Kitchen shears, Meat mallet | March 19, 2003 | EA1F17 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | "Crustacean Nation III: Feeling Crabby" | Crab: salad, fritters; ghee (clarified butter) | Microwave | May 25, 2003 | EA1G01 |
| 702 | "Q" | BBQ pulled pork[19] | DIY ceramic slow smoker[20] | June 11, 2003 | EA1G04 |
| 703 | "Egg Files VI: French Flop" "Zen and the Art of Omelet Maintenance" | French omelette, frittata | Spatula & pan for omelette | July 9, 2003 | EA1G03 |
| 704 | "The Muffin Method Man" | Muffin, English muffin | — | July 23, 2003 | EA1G06 |
| 705 | "True Brew IV: Take Stock" | Chicken stock | Stockpot | August 6, 2003 | EA1G11 |
| 706 | "Sausage: A Beautiful Grind" | Fresh (uncured) sausage | Use & cleaning of meat grinder | August 20, 2003 | EA1G09 |
| 707 | "Raising the Steaks" | Inexpensive steak: fajita, sirloin | — | September 10, 2003 | EA1G10 |
| 708 | "The Pouch Principle" | Pouch steaming | — | September 13, 2003 | EA1G08 |
| 709 | "Ill Gotten Grains" | Wheat grain: wheatberry tapenade, bulgur, couscous | — | October 8, 2003 | EA1G07 |
| 710 | "The Trick to Treats" "Tricks for Treats" | Candy: brittle, jelly, taffy | Heat diffuser | October 26, 2003 | EA1G13 |
| 711 | "Potato, My Sweet" | Sweet potato | Waffle iron[21] | November 12, 2003 | EA1G02 |
| 712 | "The Cookie Clause" | Sugar cookie | Cookie cutter, food coloring | December 4, 2003 | EA1G12 |
| 713 | "Herbal Preservation" | Herbs | Storing herbs | January 7, 2004 | EA1G19 |
| 714 | "Spice Capades" | Spices, curry, rub | Spice grinder, mortar and pestle | January 14, 2004 | EA1G20 |
| 715 | "The Man Food Show"[22] | Corn dog, mini-burger (slider) | Deep fryer, electric griddle | January 28, 2004 | EA1G16 |
| 716 | "Fudge Factor" | Fudge, microwave "fudge" | Thermometer | February 11, 2004 | EA1G05 |
| 717 | "Sometimes You Feel Like A..." | Nuts, pesto | — | February 25, 2004 | EA1G14 |
| 718 | "I Pie" | Lemon meringue pie, pie crust | Blind baking | March 3, 2004 | EA1G15 |
| 719 | "Toast Modern" | Bread toast, French toast, bruschetta, rarebit | Electric toaster, toaster oven | April 14, 2004 | EA1G17 |
| 720 | "Top Banana" "Going Bananas" | Banana, plantain | — | May 3, 2004 | EA1G18 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | "Hittin' the Sauce" | Sauce, Hollandaise | Thickening agents, Thermos | June 16, 2004 | EA1H01 |
| 802 | "Shell Game III: Oysters" | Oysters, horseradish | Oyster knife, glove | June 23, 2004 | EA1H02 |
| 803 | "Flat Is Beautiful II" | Flattened meat: carpaccio, paillard, cutlet, chicken Kiev | Meat pounding tools | July 7, 2004 | EA1H03 |
| 804 | "Circle of Life" | Doughnuts | Rolling pin | July 21, 2004 | EA1H04 |
| 805 | "Wonton Ways" | Wonton wrapper, potsticker, dim sum | Steamer, incl. DIY | August 4, 2004 | EA1H05 |
| 806 | "The Big Chili" | Chili con carne, chili powder | Pressure cooker | August 18, 2004 | EA1H07 |
| 807 | "Sandwich-craft" | Sandwiches | Sandwich press[23] | October 3, 2004 | EA1H11 |
| 808 | "Soup's On" | Soup, cooking with kids | Soup pot, basic knife skills | October 3, 2004 | EA1H12 |
| 809 | "Say Cheese" | Cheese, fromage fort[24] | Cheese tools[25] | October 17, 2004 | EA1H09 |
| 810 | "Art of Darkness III: Ganache" | Chocolate: ganache, truffle, fudgesicle | — | October 27, 2004 | EA1H06 |
| 811 | "True Grits" | Cornmeal: grits vs. polenta | — | November 3, 2004 | EA1H08 |
| 812 | "Stuff It"[26] | Stuffing | — | November 14, 2004 | EA1H14 |
| 813 | "Puddin' Head Blues" | Pudding, tapioca | — | December 1, 2004 | EA1H13 |
| 814 | "Melondrama" | Melon, sorbet | Zester | January 5, 2005 | EA1H10 |
| 815 | "Myth Smashers" | Dispelling culinary myths | Toxic fumes from non-stick pan (fact), mushroom brush (smashed) | January 19, 2005 | EA1H22 |
| 816 | "Cuckoo for Coq Au Vin" | Coq au vin | Wine for cooking | February 2, 2005 | EA1H18 |
| 817 | "Carrots: A Taproot Orange" | Carrot, carrot cake | — | February 16, 2005 | EA1H16 |
| 818 | "Sprung a Leek" | Leek, vichyssoise | Immersion blender[27] | March 2, 2005 | EA1H21 |
| 819 | "Dr. Strangeloaf"[28] | Baking bread | Bread yeasts, sourdough starter | March 16, 2005 | EA1H15 |
| 820 | "My Big Fat Greek Sandwich" | Gyros, tzatziki (sauce) | Rotisserie | April 6, 2005 | EA1H17 |
| 821 | "Field of Greens" | Greens, gratin | — | April 20, 2005 | EA1H20 |
| 822 | "Do the Rice Thing" | Medium- & short-grain rice: risotto, brown rice | — | May 4, 2005 | EA1H19 |
In season 9, the show began broadcasting in 1080i high-definition in addition to standard-definition.
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 901 | "Give Peas a Chance" | Peas | [29] | June 1, 2005 | EA0902 |
| 902 | "Dis-Kabob-Ulated" | Shish kebab | Skewer | June 15, 2005 | EA0903 |
| 903 | "Urban Preservation II: The Jerky" | Beef jerky | DIY liquid smoke maker, Dehydrators (incl. DIY) | June 29, 2005 | EA0901 |
| 904 | "Churn Baby Churn II" | "Super premium" ice cream | Ice cream scoop | July 13, 2005 | EA0905 |
| 905 | "Power Trip" | Energy bar, protein bar | — | July 27, 2005 | EA0906 |
| 906 | "Wake Up Little Sushi" | Sushi | Sushi toolkit | August 3, 2005 | EA0907 |
| 907 | "Cobbled Together" | Cobbler, grunt, crumble | — | August 24, 2005 | EA0904 |
| 908 | "Pantry Raid V: Good Wine Gone Bad" | Vinegar, sauerbraten | Tongs, Other kitchen uses for vinegar | September 21, 2005 | EA0908 |
| 909 | "The Waffle Truth" "Wondrous Waffles" | Waffles | Waffle irons, cooking spray | October 12, 2005 | EA0909 |
| 910 | "Great Balls O' Meat" | Meatballs | DIY chafing dish | October 19, 2005 | EA0910 |
| 911 | "Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiments" | Avocado: butter, ice cream, frosting | — | November 2, 2005 | EA0912 |
| 912 | "A Pie in Every Pocket" | Pocket pie | — | November 9, 2005 | EA0913 |
| 913 | "School of Hard Nogs" | Eggnog | Bourbon whiskey, nutmeg grater | December 1, 2005 | EA0911 |
| 914 | "My Pod" | Vanilla: fruit salad, crème brûlée, poached pear | Blow torch, Power drill (for coring pears) | January 11, 2006 | EA0914 |
| 915 | "Tender is the Loin I" | Beef tenderloin, steak au poivre | Butchering a whole tenderloin, slicing knife, stainless steel for pans | January 18, 2006 | EA0918 |
| 916 | "Raising the Bar"[30] | Cocktails: martini, daiquiri, mint julep | Cocktail glasses, bar tools | January 25, 2006 | EA0917 |
| 917 | "Tender is the Loin II" | Beef tenderloin roasts, chateaubriand, carpaccio, cheesesteak | Grill pan | February 1, 2006 | EA0919 |
| 918 | "Flat Is Beautiful III: Flounder" | Flounder | Boning knife, poaching in oil (confit) | February 22, 2006 | EA0915 |
| 919 | "Your Pad Thai or Mine" | Pad thai | Wok | March 15, 2006 | EA0920 |
| 920 | "Shell Game IV: Scallops" | Scallops | — | April 5, 2006 | EA0916 |
| 921 | "Olive Me" | Olives, tapenade | Olive pitter | April 15, 2006 | EA0921 |
| 922 | "Behind the Eats" | Behind the scenes at Good Eats | The Good Eats production studio | July 29, 2006 | EA0922 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | "Tort (illa) Reform"[31][32] | Tortillas | Tortilla press | May 3, 2006 | EA1002 |
| 1002 | "Just Barley" | Barley | Home grain mill | May 17, 2006 | EA1001 |
| 1003 | "House of the Rising Bun" | Sweet yeast breads | Cinnamon/cassia | June 7, 2006 | EA1003 |
| 1004 | "Cubing a Round" | Cube steak: country-style, Swiss, chicken fried | Meat cubers, needler, smoked paprika | June 21, 2006 | EA1004 |
| 1005 | "Water Works I" | Water | Water treatment plant, bottled water | July 12, 2006 | EA1005 |
| 1006 | "Water Works II" | More water | Water filters | July 19, 2006 | EA1006 |
| 1007 | "Peachy Keen" | Peaches | — | September 20, 2006 | EA1007 |
| 1008 | "Okraphobia" | Okra: pickled, fried, stewed | Grains of Paradise[33] | September 27, 2006 | EA1008 |
| 1009 | "Squid Pro Quo II"[34] | Squid, calamari | — | October 4, 2006 | EA1009 |
| 1010 | "Pop Art" "Pop Culture" | Popcorn | DIY popcorn popper | October 11, 2006 | EA1010 |
| 1011 | "Major Pepper" | Peppercorns | Pepper mill | November 8, 2006 | EA1012 |
| 1012 | "Fry, Turkey, Fry!" | Deep fried turkey, brining | Turkey derrick, fryer | November 12, 2006 | EA1013 |
| 1013 | "Pantry Raid VI: Lentils" | Lentils | Grains of Paradise[35] | January 17, 2007 | EA1015 |
| 1014 | "Tortillas Again"[36] | Tortillas | — | January 31, 2007 | EA1011 |
| 1015 | "Bowl O' Bayou" | Gumbo and roux | — | February 14, 2007 | EA1016 |
| 1016 | "Fowl Territory" | Cornish game hen, food safety | Probe thermometer | February 21, 2007 | EA1017 |
| 1017 | "Fruit Ten from Outer Space" | Pomegranate | — | March 7, 2007 | EA1014 |
| 1018 | "Pickled Pink" "Corn the Beef" | Corned beef | — | March 14, 2007 | EA1020 |
| 1019 | "Espress Yourself" | Espresso | Espresso machine French press | April 4, 2007 | EA1018 |
| 1020 | "American Classics I: Spinach Salad" | Spinach salad | Salad spinner | April 18, 2007 | EA1019 |
During season 11, Food Network tried to synchronize episodes with seasonal celebrations, changing the airdates of some episodes.
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 | "Milk Made" | Milk | Milk pasteurization and homogenization | June 6, 2007 | EA1101 |
| 1102 | "Pretzel Logic" | Pretzels, Mustard | — | June 20, 2007 | EA1102 |
| 1103 | "Coconut Cake Revival" | Coconut cake | — | July 9, 2007 | EA1104 |
| 1104 | "Sub Standards" | Substitutions | — | July 16, 2007 | EA1105 |
| 1105 | "Fishin' Whole" | Whole fish | DIY fish scaling box, Grilling planks | July 23, 2007 | EA1106 |
| 1106 | "Whithering Bites" | Dried fruit | Dehydrator (incl. DIY) | August 6, 2007 | EA1107 |
| 1107 | "Stew Romance" | Beef stew | — | August 13, 2007 | EA1103 |
| 1108 | "Dill-icious" | Dill pickles / Cucumber | Pickle crock | October 8, 2007 | EA1110 |
| 1109 | "Peanut Gallery" | Peanuts | — | October 15, 2007 | EA1112 |
| 1110 | "Bean Stalker" | Green bean casserole | Mandoline | November 7, 2007 | EA1109 |
| 1111 | "Kinda Blue" | Blueberries | — | November 14, 2007 | EA1108 |
| 1112 | "Puff the Magic Mallow" | Homemade marshmallow | Candy molds | December 3, 2007 | EA1113 |
| 1113 | "American Slicer" | Knife skills | Different types of steel, cutting board, knife storage | January 7, 2008 | EA1111 |
| 1114 | "The Wing and I" | Buffalo wings | DIY chicken wing steamer | January 30, 2008 | EA1119 |
| 1115 | "American Classics II: Apple of My Pie" | Apple pie | Apple corer, Pie bird | February 4, 2008 | EA1115 |
| 1116 | "If It Ain't Broccoli Don't Fix It" | Broccoli | — | February 18, 2008 | EA1116 |
| 1117 | "The Alton Crown Affair" | Crown of lamb | Butcher's twine | March 17, 2008 | EA1118 |
| 1118 | "Cran Opening" | Cranberry | — | March 31, 2008 | EA1114 |
| 1119 | "Honey I Shrunk the Cake" | Cupcakes | Cupcake pans and liners | April 14, 2008 | EA1117 |
| 1120 | "Going Dutch" | Cooking with Dutch ovens | Dutch oven | May 26, 2008 | EA1120 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 | "Popover Sometime" | Popovers (also Yorkshire pudding, Dutch Baby (German pancake)) | Popover pan | June 9, 2008 | EA1202 |
| 1202 | "Celeryman" | Celery and celeriac | Immersion blender[37] | June 23, 2008 | EA1203 |
| 1203 | "Tuna, Surprise!" | Canned and pouched tuna | — | July 7, 2008 | EA1204 |
| 1204 | "There Will Be Oil" | Edible oils | — | July 29, 2008 | EA1205 |
| 1205 | "Frozen Cache" | Food preservation | Freezer | August 11, 2008 | EA1201 |
| 1206 | "Oh My, Meat Pie" | Mincemeat and shepherd's pie | — | October 27, 2008 | EA1206 |
| 1207 | "Et Tu Mame" | Edamame | Microwave oven | November 4, 2008 | EA1207 |
| 1208 | "Flat Is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers" | Graham crackers and crisps | Pasta roller, Accordion cutter | November 10, 2008 | EA1208 |
| 1209 | "American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl" | Creole-style beans and rice | — | November 17, 2008 | EA1209 |
| 1210 | "Switched on Baklava" | Baklava, handling phyllo dough | Basting brush, DIY rose water | December 1, 2008 | EA1210 |
| 1211 | "Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome" | Ginger | — | January 19, 2009 | EA1212 |
| 1212 | "A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels" | Brussels sprouts | — | January 26, 2009 | EA1211 |
| 1213 | "Orange Aid" | Oranges | Juicer | February 2, 2009 | EA1213 |
| 1214 | "Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane" | Molasses | — | February 16, 2009 | EA1214 |
| 1215 | "Gills Gone Wild" | Wild salmon | Oven thermometers | March 2, 2009 | EA1215 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1301 | "Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish" | Crawfish | Pot basket | April 27, 2009 | EA1302 |
| 1302 | "Tamale Never Dies" | Tamales | — | May 4, 2009 | EA1303 |
| 1303 | "American Classics IV: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce" | Spaghetti and meat sauce | — | May 18, 2009 | EA1304 |
| 1304 | "Tender Is the Pork" | Pork tenderloin | — | May 25, 2009 | EA1301 |
| 1305 | "Undercover Veggies" | Parsnips | — | June 8, 2009 | EA1305 |
| 1306 | "Feeling Punchy" | Punch | Punch bowl | June 22, 2009 | EA1306 |
| 1307 | "Another Man Food Show: Breakfast"[38] | Breakfast | French press,[39] Coffee grinder, Grater, Cast-iron skillet, Non-stick pan | October 12, 2009 | EA1311 |
| 1308 | "Fermentation Nation" "Food Under the Influence" | Cooking with beer and wine | Corkscrew | October 19, 2009 | EA1310 |
| 1309 | "American Classics V: A Pound of Cake" | Pound cake | — | October 26, 2009 | EA1309 |
| 1310 | "The Once & Future Fish" | Farm-raised trout, sustainability | DIY smoker[14] | November 2, 2009 | EA1308 |
| 1311 | "Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese" | Japanese ingredients, miso soup | Bonito shaver (Katsuobushi kezuriki) | November 9, 2009 | EA1307 |
| 1312 | "The Proof Is in the Pudding" | Cooking with spirits | — | November 23, 2009 | EA1312 |
| 1313 | "Live and Let Diet" | Tips for weight loss, smoothie, brisling, almond | Blender | January 4, 2010 | EA1313 |
| 1314 | "American Classics VI: Raising the Bar Again"[40] | Cocktails: margarita, bloody mary | Glassware for cocktails | January 25, 2010 | EA1314 |
| 1315 | "The Ballad of Salty and Sweet" | Supercharging desserts with salt | — | March 8, 2010 | EA1317 |
| 1316 | "American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of Dumplings" | Chicken and dumplings | Pressure Cooker | March 22, 2010 | EA1318 |
| 1317 | "The Curious Case of Curry" | History of curry | DIY tandoor | March 29, 2010 | EA1316 |
| 1318 | "The Catfish Will Rise Again" | Catfish | — | April 16, 2010 | EA1319 |
| 1319 | "It's a Pan, It's a Dish, It's Paella" | Paella | Paella pan | April 29, 2010 | EA1315 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1401 | "Porterhouse Rules" | Porterhouse steak | Chimney starter | May 27, 2010 | EA1401 |
| 1402 | "Grillus Domesticus" | Grilled chicken | — | June 3, 2010 | EA1402 |
| 1403 | "Age of Asparagus"[41] "Spear of Influence" | Asparagus | — | June 10, 2010 | EA1405 |
| 1404 | "Little Big Lunch: Eggs Benedict" | Eggs Benedict | English muffin ring | June 17, 2010 | EA1403 |
| 1405 | "Flat Is Beautiful V" | Thin crust pizza | Peel | June 24, 2010 | EA1404 |
| 1406 | "Yes We Have No Banana Pudding" | Banana pudding | — | July 1, 2010 | EA1406 |
| 1407 | "American Classics VIII: Tacos" | Tacos | DIY fried taco shell mold | July 8, 2010 | EA1407 |
| 1408 | "Fry Hard III: Fry, Tempura, Fry!"[42] | Tempura | Deep fryer | October 7, 2010 | EA1408 |
| 1409 | "Oat Cuisine II"[43] | Oats | — | October 14, 2010 | EA1409 |
| 1410 | "All Hallows Eats" | Homemade candy | Food coloring | October 28, 2010 | EA1410 |
| 1411 | "Squash Court II"[44] | Summer squash | Mandoline, Cut-resistant gloves (Kevlar) | November 4, 2010 | EA1411 |
| 1412 | "American Classics IX: Pumpkin Pie" | Pumpkin pie | Cleaver | November 18, 2010 | EA1412 |
| 1413 | "Egg Files VII: Meringue" | Meringue | — | December 30, 2010 | EA1413 |
| 1414 | "Pantry Raid XIII: Destination Chickpea" | Hummus, falafel, leblebi | Food processor, meat grinder, pressure cooker, slow cooker | March 7, 2011 | EA1414 |
| 1415 | "Devil Of A Cake" | Cake: devil's food, red velvet | — | March 14, 2011 | EA1415 |
| 1416 | "A Bird in the Pie Is Worth Two in the Bush" | Chicken pot pie | — | March 21, 2011 | EA1416 |
| 1417 | "Use Your Noodle IV: Lasagna" | Lasagna | Slow Cooker | March 28, 2011 | EA1417 |
| 1418 | "Waiter, There's a Fish in My Soup" | Bouillabaisse | — | April 4, 2011 | EA1418 |
| 1419 | "The Proof Is in the Bread Pudding"[45] | Bread pudding | — | April 11, 2011 | EA1419 |
| 1420 | "Roll Call" | Yeast rolls | — | April 18, 2011 | EA1420 |
| 1421 | "Caul of the Flower" | Cauliflower | — | April 25, 2011 | EA1421 |
| 1422 | "Use Your Noodle V: Asian Noodles" | Asian noodles | — | May 2, 2011 | EA1422 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | "Steak Your Claim: The Reload" | Steak | Cast iron skillet,[4] Meat thermometer | October 15, 2018 | TBA |
| 02 | "Use Your Noodle: The Reload" | Noodles | Pot and colander for pasta | October 22, 2018 | TBA |
| 03 | "Fry Hard I: The Reload" | Fish and chips | Dutch oven, paper towels | October 29, 2018 | TBA |
| 04 | "The Dough Also Rises: The Reload" | Biscuits, Lard, Buttermilk | Biscuit pan | November 5, 2018 | TBA |
| 05 | "For Whom the Cheese Melts: The Reload" | Fondue, grilled cheese sandwich | Dutch oven, DIY sandwich press | November 12, 2018 | TBA |
| 06 | "True Grits: The Reload" | Cornmeal: grits vs. polenta | - | November 19, 2018 | TBA |
| 07 | "The Cookie Clause: The Reload" | Sugar cookie | Cookie cutter, food coloring | November 26, 2018 | TBA |
| 08 | "A Grind is a Terrible Thing to Waste: The Reload" | Ground beef: hamburger, meatloaf | - | December 3, 2018 | TBA |
| 09 | "Fry Hard II: The Reload" | Fried chicken | Cast iron skillet, Boning knife | December 10, 2018 | TBA |
| 10 | "Art of Darkness II: The Reload" | Cocoa powder, brownies, syrup | Sifter, squeeze bottles | December 17, 2018 | TBA |
| 11 | "I Pie: The Reload" | Pie | Blind baking | January 7, 2019 | TBA |
| 12 | "A Bird in the Pan: The Reload" | Roast chicken, Brining, Zaatar, Aleppo pepper | Sheet pan | January 14, 2019 | TBA |
| 13 | "Pressure: The Reload" | Pressure cooking, Pho | Pressure Cooker | January 21, 2019 | TBA |
The sequence, air date, and episode numbers for season 15 (named onscreen as Good Eats: The Return) are unclear. Available sources including Food Network's Episode listings[46] and streaming service[47] disagree. The table below uses information from Food Network's streaming service.[47]
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1501 | "American Classics X: Chicken Parm" | Chicken parmesan | Mortar and pestle, meat tenderizer | August 25, 2019 | 1502 |
| 1502 | "Every Grain Old is New Again" | Chia and quinoa | Blender | August 25, 2019 | 1507 |
| 1503 | "Hittin' the Sauce II" | Seafood sauces | — | September 1, 2019 | 1508 |
| 1504 | "Immersion Therapy" | Sous-vide cooking | Immersion circulator | September 1, 2019 | 1503 |
| 1505 | "My Shakshuka" | Shakshuka | Mandolin slicer, cast iron skillet, induction burner | September 8, 2019 | 1505 |
| 1506 | "Let Them Eat (Icebox) Cake" | Refrigerator cake | Stand mixer | September 8, 2019 | 1511 |
| 1507 | "Rich Little Poor Boy" | Oyster po’ boy | Oyster knife, chain mail glove, bánh mi bread, fry thermometer, spider strainer | September 15, 2019 | 1504 |
| 1508 | "Raw Ambition" | Steak tartare and poke | — | September 15, 2019 | 1506 |
| 1509 | "Date Tripper" | Dates | — | September 22, 2019 | 1510 |
| 1510 | "Wild Yeast Risin'" | Sourdough | Waffle iron | September 22, 2019 | 1512 |
| 1511 | "Holiday Spirit(S)" | Low-alcohol holiday beverages | TBA | December 15, 2019 | 1509 |
| 1512 | "Whole Latke Love" | Latkes | TBA | December 15, 2019 | 1501 |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | "The Egg Files: The Reload" | Eggs (Fried, Scrambled, Boiled) | Frying Pans | April 13, 2020 | TBA |
| 15 | "True Brew: The Reload" | Coffee | Burr Coffee Grinders & Single-Cup Brewers | April 20, 2020 | TBA |
| 16 | "Raising the Steaks: The Reload" | Top Sirloin steak | Broiler | April 27, 2020 | TBA |
| 17 | "A Cake on Every Plate: The Reload" | Yellow cake | - | May 4, 2020 | TBA |
| 18 | "The Icing Man Cometh: The Reload" | Standard & American Buttercream frostings | Buttermilk | May 11, 2020 | TBA |
| 19 | "A Chuck for Chuck: The Reload" | Pot roast, chuck | - | May 18, 2020 | TBA |
| 20 | "Oat Cuisine: The Reload" | Oats | TBA | May 25, 2020 | TBA |
| 21 | "Flat is Beautiful II: The Reload" | Flattened meats | TBA | June 1, 2020 | TBA |
| 22 | "The Fungal Gourmet: The Reload" | Mushrooms, Ghee | TBA | June 8, 2020 | TBA |
| 23 | "Choux Shine: The Reload" | Choux pastry | TBA | June 15, 2020 | TBA |
| 24 | "True Brew IV: Take Stock: The Reload" | Chicken stock | TBA | June 22, 2020 | TBA |
| 25 | "The Art of Darkness: The Reload" | Chocolate | TBA | June 29, 2020 | TBA |
| 26 | "Raising the Bar: The Reload" | Cocktails and clear ice cubes | TBA | July 6, 2020 | TBA |
Season 16 of Good Eats premiered first on the Discovery+ streaming service. The table below uses information from Discovery+[48] for the streaming air dates. The episodes later aired on television on the Food Network.
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1601 | "Marrow Minded" | Bone Marrow | February 18, 2021 (Streaming) June 22, 2021 (TV) |
| 1602 | "In Cold Brew" | Cold brew coffee | February 18, 2021 (Streaming) June 22, 2021 (TV) |
| 1603 | "Flat is Beautiful VI: Fry Bread, Fry" | Lángos and Cong you bing | February 18, 2021 (Streaming) June 29, 2021 (TV) |
| 1604 | "Immersion: Gone Fishing" | Sous-vide cooking, Halibut, and Salmon | February 25, 2021 (Streaming) June 29, 2021 (TV) |
| 1605 | "Bibimbap 'Til Ya Drop" | Bibimbap | March 4, 2021 (Streaming) July 6, 2021 (TV) |
| 1606 | "Pantry Raid XIV: Deep Sea Green" | Edible seaweed | March 11, 2021 (Streaming) July 6, 2021 (TV) |
| 1607 | "Bagel Attraction" | Bagels | March 18, 2021 (Streaming) July 13, 2021 (TV) |
| 1608 | "Fermentation Man" | Kimchi and Kombucha | March 25, 2021 (Streaming) July 13, 2021 (TV) |
| No. | Title [2] | Featured food/topic | Equipment | Original air date | Prod. code [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S01 | "Romancing the Bird"[49] | Thanksgiving: Roasted turkey, cornbread dressing, cranberry sauce | Electric knife/Electric Thermometer | November 14, 1999 | EASP01 |
| S02 | "Down and Out in Paradise" | Tropical recipes | — | July 21, 2002 | EASP02 |
| S03 | "Eat This Rock!" | Salt | — | May 2, 2004 | EASP03 |
| S04 | "Good Eats 10th Anniversary" | Variety show | — | October 10, 2009 | EASP04 |
| S05 | "'Twas the Night Before Good Eats" | Christmas: Wassail, roast duck, oyster dressing, sugar plums | — | November 30, 2009 | EASP05 |
| S06 | "Right On Q" | Barbecue | DIY smoker[14] | August 6, 2011 | EASP06 |
| S07 | "Alton's Countdown to T-Day (Re-Romancing the Bird)" | Thanksgiving 2.0 | — | November 20, 2011 | EASP07 |
| S08 | "Turn On the Dark" | Dark chocolate | Cream Whipper (Cream Foamer) | February 10, 2012 | EASP08 |
| S09 | "The Turkey Strikes Back ... Again" | Turkey Tikka Masala, Smoked Turkey Leg, Turchetta | TBA | November 17, 2019 | EASP09 |
| S10 | "The House That Dripped Chocolate" | Pistachio butterfingers and peppermint patties | TBA | October 8, 2020 | EASP10 |
| No. | Title [2] | Description | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Potato Interstitials" | Brown and his company produced 10 short clips (called "Interstitial") about potatoes that were aired between shows as part of Food Network's Couch Potato weekend. | April 20–21, 2002 |
| 2 | "10 Culinary Lessons from Alton Brown" | Ten 30-second "lessons about food and food history" were released on the Food Network website. | 2006 |
| 3 | "Good Eats Moments" | Another set of short culinary spots were produced for the Food Network website. | 2007 |
| 4 | "13 Thanksgiving Webisodes with Alton Brown" | Holiday themed lessons about different turkey-day dishes were released on the Food Network website. | 2009 [50] |
| 5 | "13 Interstitials with Alton Brown" | Thirteen additional 2 to 3-minute "lessons about food and food history" were released on the Food Network website. | 2009 [50] |