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.
Season 5, Episode 13

Squid Pro Quo

Alton Brown finds himself catering a tailgate party for a group of folks out to catch a glimpse of a mythical sea monster. To commemorate the event, Alton prepares his favorite tailgate-able sea monster, the squid, in his Squid Vicious recipe.

Monday
Sep 9
6:30pm | 5:30c
Season 11, Episode 10

Dill-icious

Join host Alton Brown as he helps a humble cucumber fulfill its culinary destiny of becoming a pickle, making Dill Pickles and Deep-Fried Pickles.

Tuesday
Sep 10
10am | 9c
Season 11, Episode 15

Apple of My Pie

An American classic is revisited when host Alton Brown makes everybody's favorite, Super Apple Pie.

Tuesday
Sep 10
10:30am | 9:30c
Season 11, Episode 20

Going Dutch

The power might be out but that doesn't stop host Alton Brown from breaking out the cast iron and using his hearth and his grill to whip up some very good eats: Dutch Oven Hoecakes, Knead Not Sourdough and Dutch Oven Cherry Clafouti.

Tuesday
Sep 10
11am | 10c
Season 12, Episode 5

There Will be Oil

Edible oils offer a wide range of flavors and qualities to confound any cook, so host Alton Brown untangles these potent hydrocarbons and puts them to good use in kitchen and car, making Vegetable Saute, Potato Chips and Fruity Oil Ice Cream in the process.

Tuesday
Sep 10
11:30am | 10:30c
Season 14, Episode 11

Squash Court II

Host Alton Brown deals deliciously with a surprising glut of summer squash.

Monday
Sep 16
5pm | 4c
Season 14, Episode 17

Use Your Noodle Iv: Lasagna

If lasagna (the noodle) is the most comforting ingredient of all time, then lasagna (the casserole) must be the most comforting dish of all time. Problem is, most American lasagnas deliver more consternation than comfort. Join host Alton Brown as he puts lasagna back in its place with Slow Cooker Lasagna and Lasagna Noodle Kugel.

Monday
Sep 16
5:30pm | 4:30c
Season 15, Episode 4

Rich Little Poor Boy

One of America's most storied sandwiches gets a historic rethink and a technical do-over, from the oysters to the bread and everything in between. Alton Brown also makes an argument for shucking.

Monday
Sep 16
6pm | 5c
Season 1, Episode 1

Tuna: The Other Red Meat

A quick trip to the afterlife convinces host Alton Brown to get serious about eating more tuna. Find out how to grill on a chimney, use charcoal starter, avoid fake soy sauce and learn why you can see a rainbow on tuna steaks. With Alton's recipe for Chimney Tuna Loin.

Monday
Sep 16
6:30pm | 5:30c
Season 11, Episode 11

American Slicer

Join host Alton Brown as he explores what it takes to stay sharp in the kitchen and demystifies the relationship between the cook and his cutlery. With a recipe for Gazpacho.

Tuesday
Sep 17
10am | 9c
Season 11, Episode 16

If It Ain't Broccoli Don't Fix It

It may be the bane of children and presidents but broccoli is a nutritional superfood. Alton Brown transforms broccoli from limp and bitter to crisp and delicious as he makes Fresh Broccoli Salad, Pan Steamed Broccoli and Oven Roasted Broccoli.

Tuesday
Sep 17
10:30am | 9:30c
Season 12, Episode 1

Frozen Cache

Join host Alton Brown as he elevates the humble home freezer from its usual role as a dumping ground for leftovers and surplus into a powerhouse for proper food preservation. Includes recipes for Frozen Green Peas and Frozen Peaches.

Tuesday
Sep 17
11am | 10c
Season 12, Episode 6

Oh My, Meat Pie

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.

Tuesday
Sep 17
11:30am | 10:30c
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Monday
Sep 23
5pm | 4c
Season 14, Episode 18

Waiter There's A Fish In My Soup

Bouillabaisse may be a scary name, but the soup it represents doesn't have to be. In fact, if you're willing to buy some decent fish and master a few basics, it can most definitely qualify as good eats.

Monday
Sep 23
5:30pm | 4:30c
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Monday
Sep 23
6pm | 5c
Season 1, Episode 2

Artichokes: The Choke Is On You

Alton Brown's getting down to the heart of artichokes. Pick up tips on storing, prepping, cooking and eating this giant flower bud, as well as how to make your own Herb Oil to marinate them in. Plus recipes for Broiled Chokes and Artichoke Pasta Salad.

Monday
Sep 23
6:30pm | 5:30c
Season 11, Episode 12

Peanut Gallery

A little ghostly inspiration is all Alton Brown needs to turn a handful of peanuts into some seriously good eats. He makes Boiled Peanuts, Roasted Peanuts, Peanut Butter Pie, Boiled Peanut Soup and Homemade Peanut Butter.

Tuesday
Sep 24
10am | 9c
Season 11, Episode 17

Honey I Shrunk the Cake

Join host Alton Brown as he breaks the trend toward an overly sweet and fussy pastry and gets us back to the original chiffon cupcake that will make you feel like a kid again. Alton makes Chocolate Chiffon Cupcake, Chiffon Cupcakes and Simple Vanilla Buttercream Frosting.

Tuesday
Sep 24
10:30am | 9:30c
Season 12, Episode 2

Popover Sometime

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

Tuesday
Sep 24
11am | 10c
Season 12, Episode 7

Et Tu Mame

That culinary chameleon the soy bean turns up as edamame when host Alton Brown takes it from the sushi bar and into the kitchen. Recipes include: Basic Edamame, Edamame Dip, Roasted Edamame Salad and Dry Roasted Edamame Brittle.

Tuesday
Sep 24
11:30am | 10:30c
Season 10, Episode 1

Just Barley

Take away all of the culinary creations of the past 10,000 years and what are you left with? Barley. But ancient though it may be, barley is no dino-seed when is comes to versatility in the modern kitchen. Alton Brown shows us how to grind our own grains and makes Barley Bread, Barley and Lamb Stew, Baked Barley, Barley Salad and Barley Water.

Monday
Sep 30
5pm | 4c
Season 10, Episode 2

TORT(illa) Reform

The world may not be flat, but thanks to the tortilla we can enjoy almost anything edible with a quick fold, flip, or wrap. Why is it then that so few cooks make their own tortillas at home? Alton Brown hopes to reverse the trend by introducing the world to the virtues of Lime Tortilla Chips and Corn Tortillas.

Monday
Sep 30
5:30pm | 4:30c
Season 10, Episode 3

House of the Rising Bun

Aroma can do a lot, but can it help sell a house? Alton Brown hopes to find out as he whips up several tasty breakfast breads in search of the secret scent of real estate success, making Overnight Cinnamon Rolls, Overnight Citrus Ginger Ring and Overnight Monkey Bread.

Monday
Sep 30
6pm | 5c
Season 10, Episode 4

Cubing A Round

Cube steak: mysterious meat stuff or misunderstood marvel? Alton Brown makes good use of the only meat capable of being "knitted" together in an attempt to bring country cooking home again. The menu features Country Style Steak, Chicken Fried Steak and Swiss Steak.

Monday
Sep 30
6:30pm | 5:30c
Season 10, Episode 5

Water Works I

Join Alton Brown as he heads upstream in search of the world's most important ingredient: water. Where does it come from, how is it made safe to drink, and what does it take to get from the source to our kitchen sinks? Alton answers all, including what it means to be labeled "spring," "mineral," or "drinking" water.

Tuesday
Oct 1
10am | 9c

Most Popular Recipes

All Good Eats Recipes

Rhubarb Peach Cobbler

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Orange Sherbet

Ramen Shrimp Pouch

Vanilla Wafers

Shrimp Gumbo

Kimchi

Cheese Grits

Avocado Buttercream Frosting

Blueberry Buckle

Homemade Marshmallows

Stone Fruit Pouches

Granola Bars

Deep-Fried Turkey

Onion Dip from Scratch

Boiled Peanut Soup

Chimney Tuna Loin

Chicken Fried Steak

Cocoa Nib Frappe

Leek Potato Soup

Veni Vedi Vinaigrette

Tart Cranberry Dipping Sauce

Fruit Tart

I.C. Salmon with Dill-Yogurt Sauce

Potato Latkes

Vanilla Sugar

Dried Fruit

About the Host

Alton Brown

Alton Brown's flair in the kitchen developed early with guidance from his mother and grandmother, a budding culinary talent he skillfully used later "as a way to get dates" in college.