La saison 5 de Good Eats a été diffusée sur Discovery+ du mercredi 24 octobre 2001 au samedi 20 avril 2002. Elle comporte 13 épisodes, le premier s'intitule "Deep Space Slime" et le dernier "This Spud's for You Too".
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.