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The Best Episodes of Food Detectives Season 1

Every episode of Food Detectives Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Food Detectives Season 1!

Food Detectives was a food science show hosted by Ted Allen that aired in North America on Food Network. Ted Allen, backed by research conducted by Popular Science magazine, investigates food-related beliefs, such as the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 1 - The 5-Second Rule
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    #1 - The 5-Second Rule

    S1:E1

    Ted Allen presents his entertaining look into well-known culinary conundrums, including an analysis of the famous "5-Second Rule."

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  2. Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 2 - Double Dippers
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    #2 - Double Dippers

    S1:E2

    Ted Allen and his food detectives investigate motion sickness remedies and discover the consequences of double dipping.

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  3. Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 3 - Brain Freeze
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    #3 - Brain Freeze

    S1:E3

    Ted Allen and his Food Techs have a real headache of an experiment on their hands as they investigate how to prevent brain freeze. They also discover why aged beef from your butcher is gourmet and aged beef on your kitchen counter is contaminated, and find out what can be done about unwanted freezer burn.

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  4. Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 4 - Swallowing Gum
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    #4 - Swallowing Gum

    S1:E4

    The food detectives take on another set of food myths. This week they tell the viewers whether it is safe to eat from that bowl of after-dinner mints at their favorite restaurant.

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  5. Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 5 - Sleepy Turkey
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    #5 - Sleepy Turkey

    S1:E5

    The food detective team discovers the truth about turkey making people sleepy, and how to get gum out of hair.

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  6. Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 6 - The Poppy Seed Drug Test
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    #6 - The Poppy Seed Drug Test

    S1:E6

    Ted Allen exposes the truth on poppy seeds and whether a person will test positive for opiates on a drug test after eating a poppy seed bagel. Also, a trip to the pool determines if someone really needs to wait an hour after eating to take a swim. Finally, the Food Techs are put to the test to see if anyone can eat six saltine crackers in one minute.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 7 - Hangover Cures
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    #7 - Hangover Cures

    S1:E7

    Ted and his food techs determine the best way to get over a hangover. Also included: will cola actually dissolve a penny, and are the lemon wedges hanging on your beverage glass safe?

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  8. Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 8 - Dirty Bar Snacks
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    #8 - Dirty Bar Snacks

    S1:E8

    Ted and his food techs investigates if bar snacks are sanitary or not. Also, a look at energy drinks and the human body.

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  9. Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 9 - Heartburn Remedies
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    #9 - Heartburn Remedies

    S1:E9

    Ted Allen is searching the kitchen cabinets for the best home-made heart burn remedies. While the Food Techs are trying to find relief, Ted also takes on some strange cooking techniques: poaching in the dishwasher and frying on a car engine.

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  10. Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 10 - Spicy Foods and Sleepless Nights
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    #10 - Spicy Foods and Sleepless Nights

    S1:E10

    Ted Allen and the Food Techs take on some myths about food and sleep as they determine whether or not spicy foods will keep you up at night. The Food Detectives also take on the questions: does eating garlic make you smell, and just how many glasses of water do you need to drink each day?

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Food Detectives Season 1 Episode 11 - Food Mysteries
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    #11 - Food Mysteries

    S1:E11

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The 5-Second Rule" is the best rated episode of "Food Detectives" season 1. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/27/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Double Dippers".