Season 13

1. Crustacean Nation IV: Crawfish

April 27, 2009 · 21m

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

2. Tamale Never Dies

May 4, 2009 · 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.

3. American Classics IV: Spaghetti With Meat Sauce

May 18, 2009 · 21m

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

4. Tender Is the Pork

May 26, 2009 · 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.

5. Undercover Veggies I

June 8, 2009 · 21m

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

6. Feeling Punchy

June 22, 2009 · 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.

7. Another Man Food Show: Breakfast

October 12, 2009 · 21m

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

8. Fermentation Nation

October 19, 2009 · 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.

9. American Classics V: A Pound of Cake

October 26, 2009 · 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.

10. The Once and Future Fish

November 2, 2009 · 21m

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

11. Pantry Raid XII: Turning Japanese

November 9, 2009 · 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.

12. The Proof Is in the Pudding

November 23, 2009 · 21m

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

13. Live and Let Diet

January 4, 2010 · 21m

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

14. Raising the Bar Again

January 25, 2010 · 21m

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

15. The Ballad of Salty and Sweet

March 8, 2010 · 21m

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

16. American Classics VII: Don't Be Chicken of Dumplings

March 22, 2010 · 21m

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

17. The Curious Case of Curry

March 29, 2010 · 21m

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

18. The Catfish Will Rise Again

April 8, 2010 · 21m

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

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

April 29, 2010 · 21m

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