The BEST episodes of Good Eats season 4

Every episode of Good Eats season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Good Eats season 4!

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

9.23

111 votes

#1 - Crustacean Nation II: Claws

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/16/2001

Host Alton Brown demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.

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8.67

83 votes

#2 - Let Them Eat Foam

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/13/2001

Chocolate layer and sheet cakes are more American than apple pie, yet few of us ever bake them anymore. We're going to change all that. Shop for cake pans, learn everything you need to know to keep your foam from flopping and produce a heavenly cake.

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8.63

83 votes

#3 - Pressure

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/18/2001

The scientific theory behind capturing meaty goodness in liquid form and why the pressure cooker makes great broth.

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8.51

89 votes

#4 - The Bulb of the Night

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/25/2001

Meet the Count and discover the miraculous properties of Garlic.

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8.46

89 votes

#5 - Chile's Angels

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/3/2001

Alton investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment: salsa.

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8.46

81 votes

#6 - Ham I Am

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/30/2001

Country and city hams: cured, smoked, raw, brined or fresh, get your juices going for some good old American ham.

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8.43

82 votes

#7 - A Chuck for Chuck

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/27/2001

From ordinary chuck to sublime, melt in your mouth flavor: how to make the perfect pot roast without the pot.

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8.29

82 votes

#8 - Where There's Smoke, There's Fish

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/11/2001

Get the lowdown on wood chips and creating a simple smoker for fish.

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8.16

88 votes

#9 - Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/11/2001

The most mentioned food in the Bible; The only food produced for us by animals. It's a sweetener, it's an antiseptic, it's amazing.

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7.82

112 votes

#10 - Fry Hard II: The Chicken

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/25/2001

AB pan-fries a chicken, also showing how to butcher it into perfect pieces. Buttermilk bathed, golden brown and deliciousmmm, mmm, fry some more, 'cause nobody doesn't love fried chicken.

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7.78

115 votes

#11 - Mayo Clinic

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/8/2001

Join Alton Brown as he debunks the many mysteries of mayonnaise.

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7.09

67 votes

#12 - True Brew II: Mr Tea

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/5/2001

Tea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.

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7.05

62 votes

#13 - Puff the Magic Pastry

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/22/2001

Don't be afraid, the store stuff can deliver the puff.

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