S4E1 - Where There's Smoke, There's Fish
Get the lowdown on wood chips and creating a simple smoker for fish.
April 11, 2001, midnight
S4E2 - Pressure
The scientific theory behind capturing meaty goodness in liquid form and why the pressure cooker makes great broth.
April 18, 2001, midnight
S4E3 - Fry Hard II: The Chicken
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.
April 25, 2001, midnight
S4E4 - Crustacean Nation II: Claws
Host Alton Brown demystifies the buying, handling and cooking of the briny bug that put the surf into the surf-n-turf.
May 16, 2001, midnight
S4E5 - Ham I Am
Country and city hams: cured, smoked, raw, brined or fresh, get your juices going for some good old American ham.
May 30, 2001, midnight
S4E6 - Let Them Eat Foam
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.
June 13, 2001, midnight
S4E7 - A Chuck for Chuck
From ordinary chuck to sublime, melt in your mouth flavor: how to make the perfect pot roast without the pot.
June 27, 2001, midnight
S4E8 - Pantry Raid IV: Comb Alone
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.
July 11, 2001, midnight
S4E9 - The Bulb of the Night
Meet the Count and discover the miraculous properties of Garlic.
July 25, 2001, midnight
S4E10 - Mayo Clinic
Join Alton Brown as he debunks the many mysteries of mayonnaise.
Aug. 8, 2001, midnight
S4E11 - Puff the Magic Pastry
Don't be afraid, the store stuff can deliver the puff.
Aug. 22, 2001, midnight
S4E12 - True Brew II: Mr Tea
Tea is the second most popular beverage, so let's brew some.
Sept. 5, 2001, midnight
S4E13 - Chile's Angels
Alton investigates the fruity heat of chilies and that ubiquitous condiment: salsa.
Oct. 3, 2001, midnight