The BEST episodes of Good Eats season 9

Every episode of Good Eats season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Good Eats season 9!

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
Tender is the Loin 1
star
9.39
106 votes

#1 - Tender is the Loin 1

Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/18/2006

Alton looks at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featured in this episode: Steak au Poivre

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Tender Is the Loin 2
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9.19
101 votes

#2 - Tender Is the Loin 2

Season 9 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/1/2006

Alton takes another look at the one of the single best (and most expensive) cuts of meat, the tenderloin. Recipes featured in this episode: Center Cut Tenderloin Roast, Chain of Bull Cheese Steaks. Beef Carpaccio, and Stuffed Tenderloin.

Writer: Alton Brown
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Raising The Bar
star
9.09
97 votes

#3 - Raising The Bar

Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/25/2006

Alton looks at the basics of what makes up a bar and prepares a few drinks. Recipes featured in this episode: Daiquiri, AB's Martini, and Mint Julep.

Writer: Alton Brown
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Urban Preservation II: The Jerky
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8.85
112 votes

#4 - Urban Preservation II: The Jerky

Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/29/2005

Alton Brown takes us on a tour of beef jerky from its ancient beginnings to shopping for it, making it, and cooking with it. Recipes featured in this episode: Beef Jerky. Jerky Tomato Sauce

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Churn Baby Churn 2
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8.84
110 votes

#5 - Churn Baby Churn 2

Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/13/2005

AB sets out to figure out how to make ice cream himself. After a visit from some federal ice cream agents and a little investigation of ingredients, AB cracks the code. Recipes Chocolate Ice Cream Vanilla Ice Cream Mint Chip Ice Cream

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My Pod
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8.82
98 votes

#6 - My Pod

Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/11/2006

Alton takes a look at the vanilla bean/pod. Recipes : Creme Brulee Fruit Salad with Vanilla Dressing Vanilla Poached Pears

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Dis-Kabob-Ulated
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8.77
111 votes

#7 - Dis-Kabob-Ulated

Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/15/2005

Does the kabob still have a roll to play in the modern culinary carnival? Sure it does. You just need the right ingredients, the right skewers, the right heat and the right mindset. Recipes featured on this episode: Spicy Beef Kebabs and Vanilla Lime Pineapple Skewers.

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Cobbled Together
star
8.75
106 votes

#8 - Cobbled Together

Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/24/2005

After years of applying, AB is finally getting a shot to join the prestigious Institute for the Preservation of Culinary Heritage and Authenticity. All he has to do to get in is prepare a dessert for a special dinner. Recipes Rhubarb Peach Cobbler Blackberry Grunt Individual Berry Crisps

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A Pie in Every Pocket
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8.71
112 votes

#9 - A Pie in Every Pocket

Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/9/2005

Join host Alton Brown as he looks into the past, future and present of the very handy ""pocket"" pie. Recipes featured in this episode: Pocket Pie

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Behind The Eats
star
8.49
59 votes

#10 - Behind The Eats

Season 9 - Episode 22 - Aired 7/29/2006

If you're a Good Eats fan, you've seen Alton do it all. Although hard to believe, he does have some help when it comes to creating each episode. Join us "Behind the Eats" as the Good Eats crew reveal their thrilling, compelling and sometimes hard to believe behind the scenes secrets.

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The Waffle Truth
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8.48
114 votes

#11 - The Waffle Truth

Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/12/2005

Alton Brown dresses up as the ""Waffler"" and rids the neighborhood of pathetic commercial frozen waffles, and then shows how to make your very own. Recipes Basic Waffle Chocolate Waffle

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School of Hard Nogs
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8.47
101 votes

#12 - School of Hard Nogs

Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/1/2005

Alton Brown reviews the history of egg nog, and comes up with several variations on the theme. He also investigates how bourbon is made. Recipes: Eggnog Eggnog Ice Cream

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Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiment
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8.45
75 votes

#13 - Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiment

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/2/2005

Alton studies the avocado and discovers some surprising avocado treats. Recipes featured: Avocado Compound Butter, Avocado Ice Cream, Avocado Buttercream Frosting

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Give Peas a Chance
star
8.39
80 votes

#14 - Give Peas a Chance

Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2005

AB is called to a normal, suburban house one night to ""treat"" a boy who, having been told that he can't leave the table until he eats his peas, hasn't left the table for a very long time. Recipes featured in the episode: Green Peas with Cheese and Herbs, Split Pea Burgers, and Curried Split Pea Soup. This episode was the first of the season and ushered in a new set of cameras. Alton and the crew played with the camera with one episode last season, and we got to see the different cameras from shot to shot. It now looks as though they're only going to be using the new cameras, which result in a different picture.

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Shell Game IV: Scallops
star
8.38
76 votes

#15 - Shell Game IV: Scallops

Season 9 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/5/2006

Alton sets his sights on Maine in hopes of finding a monster scallop. Recipes: Seared Scallops Scallops on the Half Shell Scallop Mousse

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Great Balls of Meat
star
8.36
83 votes

#16 - Great Balls of Meat

Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/19/2005

Alton explains how to make meatballs, with two examples: baked meatballs, and Swedish meatballs. Recipes Baked Meatballs Swedish Meatballs

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Good Wine Gone Bad
star
8.34
79 votes

#17 - Good Wine Gone Bad

Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/21/2005

Join host Alton Brown as he dives deep into the pantry to investigate the many facets of vinegar. Recipes: Grilled Romaine Sauerbraten

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Wake Up Little Sushi
star
8.14
117 votes

#18 - Wake Up Little Sushi

Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/3/2005

AB investigates the ins and outs of ordering, eating, shopping for and even making basic sushi. Plenty of history thrown in for good measure. Remember, in Sushiworld nothing can go wrong! Recipes Sushi Rice California Roll

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Power Trip
star
8.02
51 votes

#19 - Power Trip

Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2005

AB looks at the nutritional challenges then concocts a protein bar, an ""energy"" bar, and a very healthy puffed rice treat that is also ""crispy"". Recipes Brown Rice Crispy Bar Granola Bars Protein Bars

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Olive Me
star
7.97
75 votes

#20 - Olive Me

Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/19/2006

Although small, olives pack a whallop in the taste department. Alton tries to prove martinis aren't the place olives can be used. Recipes: Citrus Marinated Olives Tapenade Olive Loaf

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Flat is Beautiful III: Flounder
star
7.96
73 votes

#21 - Flat is Beautiful III: Flounder

Season 9 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/22/2006

Join Alton as he creates dishes suited specifically for the flounder Recipes featured in this episode: Baked Stuffed Flounder, Oil Poached Flounder Flounder Fish Salad.

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Your Pad or Mine (Thai)
star
7.95
81 votes

#22 - Your Pad or Mine (Thai)

Season 9 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/15/2006

AB sets out to try to make some great Thai stir fry with common ingredients. Recipes featured in this episode: Pad Thai

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