The BEST episodes of Good Eats season 12

Every episode of Good Eats season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Good Eats season 12!

Pop culture, comedy, and plain good eating: 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.

Last Updated: 11/3/2024Network: Discovery+Status: Ended
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Celeryman
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9.09
80 votes

#1 - Celeryman

Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2008

Celeryman Celery is not just for peanut butter anymore as host Alton Brown explores the only common plant that can be used as a vegetable, a starch, an herb and a spice.

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Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane
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8.90
69 votes

#2 - Pantry Raid X: Dark Side of the Cane

Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/2009

Alton cooks with molasses.

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There Will Be Oil
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8.78
73 votes

#3 - There Will Be Oil

Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2008

Alton puts cooking oils to use in the kitchen as well as the car.

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Frozen Cache
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8.75
71 votes

#4 - Frozen Cache

Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/11/2008

Alton shows how the freezer can be used for proper food preservation.

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Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome
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8.73
74 votes

#5 - Ginger: Rise of the Rhizome

Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/19/2009

Alton explores various sweet uses of the spice, ginger.

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Orange Aid
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8.43
76 votes

#6 - Orange Aid

Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2009

Alton uses oranges to create a classic drink, a topping, and a creamy cold dessert.

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Flat is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers
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8.36
70 votes

#7 - Flat is Beautiful IV: Going Crackers

Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2008

In this fourth Flat is Beautiful episode, Alton shows his audience how to create a variety of crackers at home, including graham crackers.

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Gills Gone Wild
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8.35
71 votes

#8 - Gills Gone Wild

Season 12 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/2/2009

Alton shows how properly and simply prepared wild salmon is worth the extra cost.

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Tuna, Surprise!
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8.35
78 votes

#9 - Tuna, Surprise!

Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/7/2008

An animated icon visits host Alton Brown and challenges him to raise the bar on canned tuna beyond the usual casserole or tuna salad sandwich.

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Switched on Baklava
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8.32
72 votes

#10 - Switched on Baklava

Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/1/2008

Phyllo dough can be finicky but host Alton Brown tames this difficult pastry to create that wonderfully layered dessert known as baklava.

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Oh My, Meat Pie
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8.28
72 votes

#11 - Oh My, Meat Pie

Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2008

Join host Alton Brown as he tells the tale of an ancestor's journey to the New World by way of a curious meat pie shop. He explores the origins and preparation of Shepherd's Pie and Mincemeat Pie.

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American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl
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8.27
104 votes

#12 - American Classics III: Creole in a Bowl

Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2008

Alton explores the cultural and historical influences on the New Orleans classic, beans and rice.

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Popover Sometime
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8.26
85 votes

#13 - Popover Sometime

Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/9/2008

Armed with one simple yet versatile recipe, host Alton Brown creates a variety of dishes from a breakfast treat to that dinner classic, Yorkshire pudding. Recipes: Dutch Baby, Yorkshire Pudding with Roast, Basic Popover

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A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels
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7.61
72 votes

#14 - A Cabbage Sprouts in Brussels

Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/2009

Alton deals with the dreaded Brussells Sprout.

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Et Tu, Mame
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7.54
69 votes

#15 - Et Tu, Mame

Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2008

Alton uses the soy bean in a various recipes.

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