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Good Eats: Season 9

22 episodes Premiered Jun 1, 2005 Updated Sep 28, 2026
Previously on Good Eats

Season 9 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Good Eats Season 8.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season 9 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 9: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (19): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S9·E1 Mytharc

Give Peas a Chance

Jun 1, 2005 · 21 min

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 l

S9·E2 Core

Dis-Kabob-Ulated

Jun 15, 2005 · 21 min

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

S9·E3 Core

Urban Preservation II: The Jerky

Jun 29, 2005 · 21 min

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

S9·E4 Core

Churn Baby Churn, 2

Jul 13, 2005 · 21 min

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 inc

S9·E5 Core

Power Trip

Jul 27, 2005 · 21 min

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

S9·E6 Core

Wake Up Little Sushi

Aug 3, 2005 · 21 min

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

S9·E7 Core

Cobbled Together

Aug 24, 2005 · 21 min

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 pr

S9·E8 Core

Good Wine Gone Bad

Sep 21, 2005 · 21 min

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

S9·E9 Core

The Waffle Truth

Oct 12, 2005 · 21 min

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 Chocola

S9·E10 Core

Great Balls of Meat

Oct 19, 2005 · 21 min

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

S9·E11 Core

Curious Yet Tasty Avocado Experiment

Nov 2, 2005 · 21 min

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

S9·E12 Core

A Pie in Every Pocket

Nov 9, 2005 · 21 min

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

S9·E13 Core

School of Hard Nogs

Dec 1, 2005 · 21 min

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

S9·E14 Core

My Pod

Jan 11, 2006 · 21 min

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

S9·E15 Core

Tender is the Loin 1

Jan 18, 2006 · 21 min

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

S9·E16 Core

Raising The Bar

Jan 25, 2006 · 21 min

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.

S9·E17 Core

Tender Is the Loin 2

Feb 1, 2006 · 21 min

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 B

S9·E18 Core

Flat is Beautiful III - Flounder

Feb 22, 2006 · 21 min

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.

S9·E19 Core

Your Pad or Mine (Thai)

Mar 15, 2006 · 21 min

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

S9·E20 Core

Shell Game IV (Scallops)

Apr 5, 2006 · 21 min

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

S9·E21 Mytharc

Olive Me

Apr 19, 2006 · 21 min

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 Oliv

S9·E22 Mytharc

Behind The Eats

Jul 29, 2006 · 42 min

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 Go

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