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Good Eats

Name: Good Eats
Genre: Comedy, Documentary
Released: 1999-07-07
Cast: Alton Brown

1999 | 16 seasons | 23 min | Comedy, Documentary

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and the curious.
The mood: Light and funny, eye-opening.
The pace: 16 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 23 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 16 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 52K people sought it out in the past year